Classifieds Reminder

[corr]

I think new (legitimately updated) ads should be allowed until the reply feature is fixed. Users could include a link the old ad in the new ad. This would make it easier for the mods to locate it for inspection and deletion.

I placed an ad at the beginning of the month and it quickly got 150 + views. I have been watching it for the last few days... since being on the 4th page, it has seen 14 additonal views, half of which are probably my editing. Btw, editing might be okay if we could edit the title, then we could include words like "EDIT" or "UPDATE".

[damzookeeper]

Originally posted by BoidsUnlimited
How hard is it to simply go to the Classifieds and just search them? If someone is looking to buy something...they arent going to stop at the New Posts.

well said! I think it's fair enough. It's free, no complaints here.

[Matt_K]

Originally posted by corr
Users could include a link the old ad in the new ad. This would make it easier for the mods to locate it for inspection and deletion.

Corr, that is a great idea, the only problem with that.. We already ask that people let us know when the animal that they have for sale has sold so that we can delete their ad and keep the classifieds updated. I'd say MAYBE 2% of the members are doing this..

Btw, editing might be okay if we could edit the title, then we could include words like "EDIT" or "UPDATE".

Again, you're right and I do apologize, as I just realized that you guys can't edit the title that is scene by everyone.. I guess we'll (MODs) have to come to a conclusion on this one and come back and update you guys.. Maybe deleting the old ad's when you guys post an update is the solution.. However, saying that your animal is still available, will not be acceptable.

-Matt

[corr]

Originally posted by Matt_K
We already ask that people let us know when the animal that they have for sale has sold so that we can delete their ad and keep the classifieds updated. I'd say MAYBE 2% of the members are doing this.. [/B]

Understood. I realize this is a problem and one of the reasons that the classified forums are cleared every month. If members do not follow the guidelines set out, delete it, simple as that. Again, we are all thankful that these forums are free.

Cory

[Piers]

I've also noticed that once an add is off the first page it drops from 100-200+ view in a few days to 10-15 views in a week.
People very rarely go to the other pages,We live in a now society and just want whats new and now. I think that the veiw numbers speak for themselve.
I think that erasing the classifieds every two weeks would be better.
Piers

[marisa]

The bottom line is this is a FREE service. There is hardly ANY of the like available in the states, We are very lucky to even get the free advertising we can. VERY lucky.

Matt does a LOT of classifieds mod work. A LOT. And since he is not being paid for him time, but WANTS to help, I think all we can do is be patient, and enjoy the features we are already getting for FREE.

Obviously there are still a few kinks that need to be worked out, but unless someone isn't getting what they paid for, it's already a MUCH better system than most places.

Marisa

[marisa]

I also wanted to add one thing....

I am not sure how the other mods feel but threads like this CAN be very good. You guys all have good suggestions and while I am defending the classifieds, we also listen to all the ideas because I mean it is YOU using them. So any defending mods do is just that we can only go so fast and make so many happy but at the same time I think we can all agree, suggestions are Good!



Marisa

[HeatherRose]

heather for a mod your pretty quick to jump on people and tell them not to use ssnakess. This isnt the first time ive seen you post somthing like that, I think Ken was just trying to give you guys some Ideas because he has experience with other forums. I just think that reply was kind of uncalled for.
*edit* we all know the classifieds are free and we appreciate it, it doesnt need to be rubbed in our faces everytime a discussion starts

I see absolutely no circumstace in my previous post in this thread telling anyone to leave ssnakess.com. I was just pointing out that it's just the way they're ran.(I'm not trying to pick on Ken and I'm sorry if it came off that way, he's a good guy from what I see on the forums...I was just using his opinion as an example for everyone who shares the same opinion as him.)

I DID say:

Then why not just use the TARAS forums if ssnakess isn't up to your standards? This isn't TARAS, it's ssnakess.

THEN I said:

why can't some people just accept that this is the way things are done?

If I told anyone to leave the site it wouldn't be Invictus/Ken

I'm a big fan of keeping things fair, that's all I'm looking for regarding the classifieds.

Thanks

[Matt_K]

Originally posted by concept3
heather for a mod your pretty quick to jump on people and tell them not to use ssnakess. This isnt the first time ive seen you post somthing like that, I think Ken was just trying to give you guys some Ideas because he has experience with other forums. I just think that reply was kind of uncalled for.
*edit* we all know the classifieds are free and we appreciate it, it doesnt need to be rubbed in our faces everytime a discussion starts

Im not sure when becoming a moderator started to mean that you could no longer have an opinion..

It seems like more and more people are comparing ssnakess to other forums.. Saying that another forum is doing something a better way, so why don't we.. It's just frustration on the side of the MODs.. We're doing everything we can to have this site run as smoothly as possible and keep all the memebers happy..

-Matt

[hhw]

Originally posted by Piers
I think that erasing the classifieds every two weeks would be better.

This sounds like the best compromise between fair and feasible to me right now.

One thing I suggested way before though, which I think would be even better, is to just have a script on crontab that periodically checks the posts in the classifieds section and automatically deletes them once they're a certain age (like a week). This way, all posts are left up an equal amount of time and get circulated frequently.

[Invictus]

Having an opinion and expressing it in a patronizing manner are two different things. I understand better than anyone how frustrating it can be, but I was under the impression that mods on this board were selected for their friendly and helpful attitudes, not their sarcastic and patronizing attitudes.

Unfortunately, I've been seeing more sarcasm and harsh words from your new mods than I have from most of the member base as of late. This may be something else you may want to try and curb, after all, you are the hosts of this fine site.

Again, just a suggestion.

[damzookeeper]

I think a big part of the problem why so many people take things the wrong way is because there is no tone of voice when writing on forums and many people take things way out of proportion. They "read between the lines" so to speak and read the posts with attitude and faulse tones where none were actually meant. It's easy to misunderstand what someone is trying to say sometimes because you can't see that persons facial expressions or hear the tone of their voice.

Believe me I know from experience. I'm a very imperturbable person, a bit shy and sometimes too easy going. lol, and I've been thought to have "tone" in my post before where it definately wasn't intended.

And I just want to say "Thanks" to all the mods. You do work hard and should be applauded and appreciated for it. I don't think it gets said enough!

[reptiguy420]

I agree with Ken, just my 2 cents....

[Capital Dragons]

I think a big part of the problem why so many people take things the wrong way is because there is no tone of voice when writing on forums and many people take things way out of proportion. They "read between the lines" so to speak and read the posts with attitude and faulse tones where none were actually meant. It's easy to misunderstand what someone is trying to say sometimes because you can't see that persons facial expressions or hear the tone of their voice.

Very well said Deb!! Sometimes I don't post just because I know somebody will take what I'm trying say the wrong way.

[reptiguy420]

I can agree with that aswell, lol.I know ive taken things "said" over the internet the wrong way more than my fair share of times im sure....it happens.