Thinking of bumping minimum post count.

[Marlin]

Strongly concur. Also, lower post count users tend to bring the deals to the board.

I've been pretty happy with the sale board, even before we went high moderation. 100 post minimum will positively gut activity. 50 is even too high, I think. 25 is the highest I'd go, if there has to be one.

While I do agree, You aren't the one that has to put up with the PM's Just sayin'. Yeah, there may be a deal or two that might slip by.

Raise the count, but for members who have been here a while, say 18 months or more, grandfather them.

I will check and see if this can be done.

Here's a thought... how about not being able to post something for sale until you have three positive feedbacks? If someone wants to sign up, buy a few items, and prove they are decent, reliable people then they will be allowed to sell their stuff.

Just an idea.

Not sure as to how to keep track of that though.. I find it interesting.

[sniper7]

I voted for 100. seems like plenty where they have to at least spend some time. if they really want to be here they will post that number and at least get to know the place some.
There will be some loss of new members and I am sure some whining threads, but I don't think you even have to worry about that...most of us here are more than happy to slap them around a little bit and tell them the rules. then they will get to know what is expected and if they stick around long enough we at least know they have some sort of want to be here. Kind of like FIGHT CLUB!
and if they bail, then they can go pay to post on other sites or deal with the morons on others. names withheld.


My other thought, was also maybe a minimum membership time. something like 1 month or 2 months...maybe more...that is another poll I guess. I don't know if that is possible to do a double standard (time length as member or post count), but I know there are so low post count guys who either don't have much to say, like to read a lot, wear more than the average amount of tinfoil, or just have more of a life than some of us

either way, I am ALL FOR a raise in the post count minimum.

[Elhuero]

very timely thread marlin, as right now I am gathering items to sell.

last time I tried I had a low post counter flake out on me.

I voted.

[Byte Stryke]

I am down with the "member since" idea...

since that wasn't a poll option I went for 75

it just makes sense that as soon as we raise the level we will get more crap posts of "I Like it." and the BYPC Thread will go friggin Nuts

[sniper7]

I guess I'm in the minority as I don't see a problem with low post count sellers (or folk who come here just to sell). I figure the more people buying and selling, the more likelihood that I'll find something I want or find a buyer when I need to sell.

If you don't trust low post count folk, don't deal with them.

that is true, I have given a lot of newbies their first +1 in the feedback....some of them have turned out to be a huge part of this site. I started out almost exclusively in the WTS section, buying and selling stuff, then found the boost your post count and then the rest is history. But as of lately it really seems like we get a ton of hit and runs from people, shady characters, people that welch on deals, or IMO some questionable sales.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

This forum is addicting enough so posting isn't hard to do here so I voted 100posts

+1 and then +1 more. Oha Ya!!

I threw in a vote for 100, although part of me agrees with a previous post to just let the buyers/sellers post away as it will increase the chances of me buying something I want or selling something. Of course this is the only internet forum I am currently active on because I feel it is well moderated and, for the most part, is full of good people. I suppose the higher post count will weed out some of the riff-raff and keep this site fun to visit.

I agree, Got some good deals from some newbies. But no respect!! My feed back would be much higher if the new guys would learn a thing or two!! I'm going to start deleating feedback posts if they don't give me some feedback that they said they would. You know who you are!! No names, just by by good coms!!

[Drilldov2.0]

Marlin, I am not certain why post count has anything to do with the ability to follow through with a deal. It could certainly hurt the be detrimental to the forum in that if someone needed to move an item quickly, say to cover their mortgage or whatever else in these uncertain times, a minimum post count would only force them to seek some place else and deprive the people here from the ability to acquire the item.
Is there a moderator who only watches the Trading Post? Perhaps a contract, verified by a moderator and a watch list of pending deals in a sticky would better serve to quell some of the broken deals, etc. a little public accountability does help to ensure a higher standard. I honestly can't see how a certain post count would affect a change.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

This forum is addicting enough so posting isn't hard to do here so I voted 100posts

+1 and then +1 more. Oha Ya!!

I threw in a vote for 100, although part of me agrees with a previous post to just let the buyers/sellers post away as it will increase the chances of me buying something I want or selling something. Of course this is the only internet forum I am currently active on because I feel it is well moderated and, for the most part, is full of good people. I suppose the higher post count will weed out some of the riff-raff and keep this site fun to visit.

I agree, Got some good deals from some newbies. But no respect!! My feed back would be much higher if the new guys would learn a thing or two!! I'm going to start deleating feedback posts if they don't give me some feedback that they said they would. You know who you are!! No names, just by by good coms!!

[Marlin]

Agreed, It seems to me to only serve to reduce the amount of available firearms and accessories for purchase. If you think someones a joker dont deal with them. Much like everything in life more regulations rarely help anything and usually hurt.

I understand that. and I agree with the minimum of rules. Just seem like the few we had, nobody wanted to follow.

Maybe I should start charging for placing ads.

[NitroxBoss]

I voted for 100. seems like plenty where they have to at least spend some time. if they really want to be here they will post that number and at least get to know the place some.
There will be some loss of new members and I am sure some whining threads, but I don't think you even have to worry about that...most of us here are more than happy to slap them around a little bit and tell them the rules. then they will get to know what is expected and if they stick around long enough we at least know they have some sort of want to be here. Kind of like FIGHT CLUB!

I am along this line.

I voted

Oh yea +1