Thinking of bumping minimum post count.

[blacklabel]

+1.

Just to make sure it doesn't get deleted...

[Marlin]

Just to make sure it doesn't get deleted...

Too late..

[opie011]

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

[mevshooter]

I honestly started selling and buying first and THEN began posting on the site after a couple of months... so I'm a bit of a hypocrite for voting for the 100 now that I'm here, but I agree that the influx of crappy ads and people just flat out not following the rules can be quite annoying.

[Marlin]

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.

I wouldn't mind this one, IF, it worked in practice.

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

Thank you..

I honestly started selling and buying first and THEN began posting on the site after a couple of months... so I'm a bit of a hypocrite for voting for the 100 now that I'm here, but I agree that the influx of crappy ads and people just flat out not following the rules can be quite annoying.

Glad you found it entertaining enough to start posting more. Naw, I don't think you're a hypocrite.

[ray1970]

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.

[ray1970]

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.

[Robby30-06]

Voted 100. When i first arrived here i think i would have been against a minimum post count. After hanging around a while i can understand why some may be in favor. This is a whole lot more than a gun classifieds, it is an entire community of people seeking ideas and advice and sharing the same.

I also have noticed there are usually as many guests viewing any given thread as there are members (kinda like we are in a room doing our thing with one way mirrors all over the place). Kinda creepy to think one of them could jump in and right away and be on the same level as everyone else.

As for the long timers with small counts, i would be in favor of some Grandfather clause.

Oh yeah and i don't want any newbies sniping me on any more gun deals.

[SideShow Bob]

Yep,
50 sounds good or 1 year as a member. Voted.

[BigBear]

My thoughts: just make sure the selling guidelines/rules are a sticky (as they are), then just erase first posts that do not meet requirements with a PM explaining. After that, ban em. It's your website, simply don't put up with it. Shouldn't need a specific post count. After a few bans and some public comments, people should get the drift.