Lets make a WTS/WTT template

[mutt]

I could get rid of the TP and see if it returns to those much simpler days.

It would be sad if it came to that. I think the TP ads a nice dimension to the site. I just think this desire to over-police it is starting to get out of hand. You cannot make an idiot proof system so don't try. My attitude is everyone has to read the rules before posting so the rules should be no surprise. If an ad doesn't meet the rules, just delete it. Those who make an honest mistake will figure it out and correct things. All the rest will eventually fade away and go back to craiglist or armslist. Easier for the mods and easier for the users.

A sticky thread that says 'If your ad keeps disappearing it's because you didn't follow the rules. Re-read the rules and try again.' will help with the 'Where did my post go?'

[sroz]

This isn't directed at you sniper7 so don't take it as such. Do we really need to get our panties is such a bunch over the for sale section? I've noticed the trend on this site where everyone seems to be getting anal retentive over the FS section. Minimum post count requirements, constant bitching about what is or isn't in the ads, now a template? I feel like this is becoming the EE at arfcom.

I got a simple idea - if an ad doesn't have the required info, just ignore it. No one said you had to deal with someone who can't follow the simple rules. Just ignore the ad and move on. If the ad violation(s) are bad enough, the mods can just whack it. No explanations, no pms, no babysitting. Those that make an honest mistake will figure it out and correct things. Those that are clueless will go away when no one deals with them and/or their ads keep disappearing.

When I found this place it was a really friendly and laid back little corner of the web. It would be nice if stayed that way. I'd hate to see this place become arfcom or worse m4carbine. My 2 cents.

Agree with Mutt on this one.

[mutt]

If the mods just up and delete the ad, most people will find themselves to the GD section where they will post and ask what happen. Most people are not going to be nice because it will be a daily occurrence. This will lead to unhappy new members who bail the site or get a foul taste and are bitter about it.

Problem is the minimum post requirement has already relegated newbies to second class status until they reach some magic number. I've also noticed a trend of newbie dislike in some of the threads. We're already starting to cultivate an unfriendly environment.

As for people who would pitch a fit over their unfit ad getting whacked, that's what the ban hammer is for. We don't have to deal with the immature. The rules are posted so follow them. Stickies can be made to warn of disappearing ads so everyone understands.

[DD977GM2]

I support the idea of a template.

[brokenscout]

I could get rid of the TP and see if it returns to those much simpler days.

The mods should close it whenever they get tired of babysitting. Or theres to much bitching. Would weed people out real quick.But hopefully not for to long

[brokenscout]

Problem is the minimum post requirement has already relegated newbies to second class status until they reach some magic number. I've also noticed a trend of newbie dislike in some of the threads. We're already starting to cultivate an unfriendly environment.

As for people who would pitch a fit over their unfit ad getting whacked, that's what the ban hammer is for. We don't have to deal with the immature. The rules are posted so follow them. Stickies can be made to warn of disappearing ads so everyone understands.

Everyone here was new once,(except maybe Thomas,just kidding alot of newbies are cool,some are not,the same could be said for members with higher post counts.I think the template idea sounds good,but will not make a diff

[mpatch]

FTF only? Will you ship? Do you or are you willing to travel? I have missed more than one item I wanted because of the distance involved only to find out after the item has been spoken for the the seller travels to X at least once a week or something similar had it been stated in the OP would have been nice.

ETA: this whole newbie shit is stupid, glad they didn't up the post count required to use the TP. I have been a member of many other forums for years yet my post count is super low on all of them. The reason I joined this one was because I moved to CO. Hell it took me 5 years to hit 100 posts on AR15.com. Most of us are adults, let us use our own judgement on who we want to deal with. The "rules" on some of these forums are just getting out of hand, and for some reason it seems to be the gun boards that are the worst, too many thin skinned tough guys I guess.

[Irving]

Where was the support for a template when I suggested one?

[mevshooter]

Where was the support for a template when I suggested one?

You just got fed up faster than some of us. Now that we are at that same point, there is a little more support for a template.

[Elhuero]

Where was the support for a template when I suggested one?

a visionary, ahead of his time