Thinking of bumping minimum post count.

[CMP_5.56]

I was going to read all 12 pages of this thread, but I think i saw everything I needed to in 6. I don't think post counts mean anything more than someone has time to post more often than others. There are plenty of good guys with low post counts, and some real jerks with high post counts. In the end the feedback is the best way to keep people honest.

As far ad charging to have access to the trading post, I don't agree with that either. That turns away people with good deals, that might not be willing to pay to post. I came to this forum because I saw it mentioned on another one that charges. I liked the forum for more than the trading post section as soon as I checked it out. But honestly, I probably wouldn't post as often if there was a charge to take part in the classified section.

Just my opinion.

[roberth]

I think the membership here can separate the wheat from the chaff.

I don't like minimum posts counts on other boards either.

There will always be good guys and POS people regardless of post count.

[Danimal]

I can see that there are a lot of people that do not follow the rules. One thing that might help is if we had a standardized for sale add layout, eg. Box 1: enter Price, Box 2: Enter item description, Box 3: enter trades etc... If all boxes do not have a valid input then the post just doesn't go through. If there is bullshit like $1 then you can just auto delete it. This would at least make people follow the posting rules a little better.

As far as posting count goes, I think that it would cause a bunch of extra crap to be posted all over that will not benefit anyone. Time on the website will fix most of the other problems. The one stop shoppers and sellers that are not likely to respect the rules of the forum will likely forget about the item in 10 days much less a month. I try to make all of my posts meaningful and it takes me a while to build up a post count. I have however bought multiple things from the trading post that have really helped me out from both noobs and vets of the site and I am still not up to 100 posts. During my day I pick a thread and read it, go to trading post for deals, look at another thread of interest, check the trading post for new deals, look at funny pictures thread, check the trading post... and so on.

This place is an amazing wealth of information, and hopefully with time I can contribute more to help those just starting out, but I think that adding too many regulations to the trading post will greatly reduce volume and eventually reduce interest in the site for a lot of people. I would be bummed if it was the same three guns being sold and traded back and fourth day after day.

[Delfuego]

Why not make it a time table as opposed to a post "count" this would keep people from posting all the +1 or other garbage. Member for 30/60/90 days?

[jonnyd49]

I'm one of those guys who reads a lot on forums, but rarely post. I'd rather "be thought ignorant than open my mouth and prove it." There is one forum that I've been a member of for nearly 8 years that I just reached the 100-post mark. I've also made some purchases from the trading post and feel I've been very fair in my dealings with others. How about a "minimum of 25 posts AND 3 months membership" or something along those lines. Maybe 6 months. Just a thought.

[brokenscout]

I think the Mods do a great job, so whatever they do will most likely be fine. I like RMGO's where people can't bump the add all the time. Or how about if people keep F>>>ing up, close the For Sale Section for acouple days, then the sellers would move on (and my wife would be happy . Good job Mods and to be honest, its cool that a poll was even conducted. Thanks again

[jerrymrc]

I will close this soon as the new rules have been put in place. 15 post/30 days for the new people. Any body that is under 30 days right now will NOT be able to see the TP. If you spend your 30 days being nice and make a few posts then all will be reviled on day 31.

[jscwerve]

I will close this soon as the new rules have been put in place. 15 post/30 days for the new people. Any body that is under 30 days right now will NOT be able to see the TP. If you spend your 30 days being nice and make a few posts then all will be reviled on day 31.

Perfect. That keeps people from joining up just to be able to send a PM to a member for an item. I think this will help out a lot.