Thinking of bumping minimum post count.

[sniper7]

Nope, I for one share PC's with other users, my wife, brother, co-worker etc. I share work PC, laptop, and phone on occasion. So banning 1 IP could ban multiple legit members.

okay, didn't know that. that wouldn't definitely stink! I'm not a computer guy, so I don't much this stuff!

[jerrymrc]

I don't care if this comes off as brown nosing or ass kissing, but I was taught that when you play in someone else' yard, you follow their rules.

Last time I checked, this was a FREE forum, and the fact that Marlin and the other mods are asking our "opinions" is really a considerable act of kindness. Those in charge are allowed to do as they please, just like private business owners can refuse service to anyone for any reason, or anyone here can decide not to do business with a specific forum member or members.

For as much "crying and whining" as all of us are doing for wanting a higher post requirement, it sure sounds like the other side is doing just as much of this "crying and whining" as the rest of us.


Marlin,

I seriously appreciate what you have here, and I'm truly sorry for whatever bullshit it is that you have to put up with on a day to day, hour by hour basis. I apologize if I have ever caused you a headache or any inconvenience. If I ever do something that consistently bothers you, please send me a PM and let me know so I can correct that behavior. Set the bar where you think it is best, and I, as well as all of the other grateful people on here, will get to that point so we can sell in the Trading Post.

That is why the staff are asking for your input. We are trying to take care of the issues that have come about in the last year as we grow.

The WTS/WTB has become our headache. A few simple rules that worked for years do not seem to apply now. Everybody wants to skirt the rules and turn this place into Craigslist or Erape.

We almost have zero problems in all the sections until we get to three areas. The WTSF, WTSFA, and WTSNF. These three sections cause 90% of the moderating.

Just a thought.

[BPTactical]

I don't care if this comes off as brown nosing or ass kissing, but I was taught that when you play in someone else' yard, you follow their rules.

Last time I checked, this was a FREE forum, and the fact that Marlin and the other mods are asking our "opinions" is really a considerable act of kindness. Those in charge are allowed to do as they please, just like private business owners can refuse service to anyone for any reason, or anyone here can decide not to do business with a specific forum member or members.

For as much "crying and whining" as all of us are doing for wanting a higher post requirement, it sure sounds like the other side is doing just as much of this "crying and whining" as the rest of us.


Marlin,

I seriously appreciate what you have here, and I'm truly sorry for whatever bullshit it is that you have to put up with on a day to day, hour by hour basis. I apologize if I have ever caused you a headache or any inconvenience. If I ever do something that consistently bothers you, please send me a PM and let me know so I can correct that behavior. Set the bar where you think it is best, and I, as well as all of the other grateful people on here, will get to that point so we can sell in the Trading Post.

Well, somebody else gets it.
I for one am truly grateful for this site. I know sometimes I am a PITA and come off as less than proffesional at times (working on it) but agree-their house, their rules.
Thanks Mods for all you do for FREE

[TFOGGER]

Well, somebody else gets it.
I for one am truly grateful for this site. I know sometimes I am a PITA and come off as less than proffesional at times (working on it) but agree-their house, their rules.
Thanks Mods for all you do for FREE

+1

If I ever get to meet the mods, a beverage of their choice is on my dime.

I really DO try not to be an ass....

[sniper7]

Mods, quick question:

I have seen a few of the posts in question that are breaking the rules. With all that is going on lately, what is the best course of action for the members to take?

report?

rip their ass in a post?

PM them?

post a link to the rules...which they should have read already?

combination of the above?

[alxone]

Well, somebody else gets it.
I for one am truly grateful for this site. I know sometimes I am a PITA and come off as less than proffesional at times (working on it) but agree-their house, their rules.
Thanks Mods for all you do for FREE

yep , bp hit it right on the nose

[alan0269]

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 don't really have an issue with low post count sellers either. If you don't want to deal with them, you don't have to. I've been known to hold items for people that I've either a) dealt with personally or b) have plenty of positive feedback from others here, but if someone doesn't fit in those categories, I most likely won't hold something for them more than a day or so.

On the other hand, I'm sure that many of the headaches that the mods have stemming from the want ads sections are from new members that are only here for another place to list their items and don't care to take the time to read, or follow, the rules that have been set up for posting there.

[RYAN50BMG]

I think 50 would be fine. Also, an "under 50$ (or100) " board might be an option. It seems like a lot of low post-count folks are looking to sell low price stuff that may just have lying around, like an extra buttstock or a few boxes of ammo they don't need.

[DD977GM2]

100 and Id say legitimate posts etc.

Im personally am irritated with all the MSRP and Brand fucking new prices for a well used and tons of holster wear and is generally a beat up piece of iron or polymer firearm.

If you have shot 1000 rounds out of your pistol, IT IS NOT LNIB. I dont give a damn how many range trips this took and how many damn times you cleaned it after each range trip. It still has had 1000 rounds through it and all that holster wear and knicks are from extensive use. Also if the night sights are dimming, ITS NOT LNIB.

People need to learn how to price things accordingly to how much the firearm was actually used.

[Drilldov2.0]

wouldn't an entire IP or user ban (not just the members name) solve most of the multi-account offenders?

While I am not certain, I don't think so. Unless someone who is an offender has a static IP and no access to another computer an "entire ip ban" would entail banning every user of an isp wherein you are issued a dynamic ip every time you log in. That would prove detrimental to the trading post. Then there is the question of proxy servers. There is really too much to consider when dealing with online transactions. If we need to lock down the trading post because of abuses, then only a ftf transfer with a 3rd party witness would suffice. Perhaps an FTF day at a Site shoot? I don't know what is the solution right now. Is setting up a group COAR15 Trading post day where transactions can be held and some shooting done be too unreasonable? Once a month for now with other members present? Just spit balling here.