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Elaine Benes
Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 1416
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Link Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: "For Sale" section leechers. |
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Should it be OK for a poster to ONLY come here to sell ?
Wouldn't it benefit the site to require posters have a minimum number of posts NOT in the "For Sale" section before they were allowed to post "For Sale" ads ?
This suggestion was prompted by a peruse of the "For Sale" section where I noticed a poster had ONLY posted "For Sale" articles and NOTHING else. Seemed kind of crass to me...
Doesn't inspire confidence, IMHO, and has the appearance of someone taking advantage of the site to sell to a captive crowd for free. ... could even be interpreted as potentially harmful to the provider of this site ....
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papalek
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 1537 Location: Longs SC
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Link Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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We have a term for that it is "USER".
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outwest
Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 212 Location: Honolulu
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Link Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:05 am Post subject: |
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I understand the sentiments expressed in the previous posts and my first reaction is to agree. On the other hand I can see that someone might have some items for sale and not be interested in nor have the time to "join" the community. I t could be argued that it is a plus to have the items offered here rather than on some other site. If the seller posts and then disappears, is any harm done? Perhaps if the seller makes contact with some of the members here and is treated with courtesy, he or she may come back to enjoy the interaction.
I'll be the first to admit that I do not understand the dynamics nor the economics of running a forum like this, but it would seem that the life blood is traffic. I guess the ultimate consideration is at what point these listings do damage to Curt. He and Kal have put together a terrific gathering place and it is a valuable resource, but it must help and not hinder Curt's bottom line.
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oliverg
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 800 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Link Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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There are quite a few lurkers remember. They might be around reading for years but never post until they have a need.
I was one of those people. Then I left a single message and damn you Curt and Kal, there goes all my spare time!!!
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papalek
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 1537 Location: Longs SC
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Link Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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You do have some valid points.
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Curt Palme CRT Tech
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 24301 Location: Langley, BC
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Link Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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I don't really have an issue with it. heck, who knows, one day a lurker might post something that I need..
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 17860 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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