Classifieds discussion - what do you think? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Fishoholic · 04-07-2011, 03:21 PM

define "contribute" .... I mean I post.. but I'm not sure exactly what I contribute

PaulS · 04-07-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishoholic

define "contribute" .... I mean I post.. but I'm not sure exactly what I contribute

Maybe these 2 posts can count for 1/4 post.

fid · 04-07-2011, 03:29 PM

I only have a few posts but I know I've contributed something - even if it's only some bytes in the DB.

Other forums I've visited have a "reputation" counter based on users interacting with each other - separate from posts. Wonder if there's a similar plug-in for this system.

nightfighter · 04-07-2011, 04:17 PM

One of the qualities of this site is that there is no need for a tyrant, err I mean a lead executioner. The members have always for the most part been able to self police the site, for the sake of the site. Not to knock Tim, because his is a good site for striper fishermen, but it's just different here. And that's why I check in here first, every day. A PM to every registered member should cover the bases of what is expected, what is not. And a message upon signing up stating the same should work going forward. It could be from the members in good standing, unless John wants a new title....

Mike P · 04-07-2011, 04:20 PM

Divide a member's total number of posts outside of the Classifieds by 30. The result is the number of items he or she is allowed to sell per month. Fractions don't count. If it comes out to 1.785, it's still the "1" that applies.

Appoint a dedicated Classifieds moderator to monitor it. Someone who has the time to do it.

Don't include nonsensical "throw-away" posts, like the one word reply such as "nice!!!!" or "sweet!!!".

JohnR · 04-07-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishoholic

define "contribute" .... I mean I post.. but I'm not sure exactly what I contribute

Anyone with that Avatar would be perfectly fine

Fishoholic · 04-07-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

Anyone with that Avatar would be perfectly fine

Thanks John! No one wants my junk anyhow

Saltheart · 04-07-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishoholic

define "contribute" .... I mean I post.. but I'm not sure exactly what I contribute

Some contribute by serving as bad examples.

Tough call. Like to see regulars get bargains. Hate to see unknowns profit from the site.

Could do something like a minimum number (significant number of real posts , like 50 ) to sell in the classified forum or they can buy in before that minimum number for X number of dolllars to Site.

I don't know , its a complicated issue.

tattoobob · 04-07-2011, 07:42 PM

Charge everyone 2% of the total sale, and put it towards the upkeep of the site

Finaddict · 04-07-2011, 09:08 PM

While I have responded to requests for items to buy ... I have not been able to sell anything on site ... I guess my stuff hasn't been so popular ...

... requiring a certain number of posts is not such a big problem, or overbearing ... I also agree a percentage of each sale is not unreasonable to request for the site.

But ... be cautious about implementing rules that are too strict ... life always has a way of catching up to us at times unexpectedly so that we may not be able to be active on the site as much as we'd like ... and for that, we get penalized? Just something to consider.

That's my three cents ...