Do you want to end comments in the classifieds?

[JWC]

Now, I like the double secret society part.

 

[Bypass]

Well we could always contract some members to form a secret society then we could use our fringe benefits as supporters to inrease our votes amongst the society.....sounds like a perfect plan.

Now, I like the double secret society part.

What makes you think there isn't already one.

 

[JWC]

What makes you think there isn't already one.

I don't know about it, so I guess that is what makes it a double secret society! lol

 

[Bypass]

I don't know about it, so I guess that is what makes it a double secret society! lol

Ha ha.

 

[ArmedinAtlanta]

I think that providing the poster with the option to lock comments out of the classified thread will more or less solve this problem (which doesn't strike me as a really dire problem, but I'm not a mod and don't have to deal with it). That way, when someone wants to post a $1500 DPMS or $740 Glock, they can lock out the comments and spare themselves from receiving negative comments, but they will likely fall out of "What's New" fairly quickly. For posts that keep the thread open to comments, there should be no restriction on the comments-- this way, all the folks who post an item at a reasonable, defensible price get the benefit of free bumps, secure in the knowledge that, even if they get a negative comment on their price, they have a justification ready.

 

[Jester7]

I think that providing the poster with the option to lock comments out of the classified thread will more or less solve this problem (which doesn't strike me as a really dire problem, but I'm not a mod and don't have to deal with it). That way, when someone wants to post a $1500 DPMS or $740 Glock, they can lock out the comments and spare themselves from receiving negative comments, but they will likely fall out of "What's New" fairly quickly. For posts that keep the thread open to comments, there should be no restriction on the comments-- this way, all the folks who post an item at a reasonable, defensible price get the benefit of free bumps, secure in the knowledge that, even if they get a negative comment on their price, they have a justification ready.

Maybe threads that are rated 1 star by X number of people should leave the "what's new" even sooner and forever?

 

[wozbean]

If I recall correctly this is what led to the downfall of the GON classifieds. Comments got blocked, then they started charging.

 

[Jester7]

If I recall correctly this is what led to the downfall of the GON classifieds. Comments got blocked, then they started charging.

That post will cost you a nickel sir...

 

[Retread]

I like the idea of no comments. PM to correspond or question. Close when sold.

 

[2007]

YES!..........STOP THE MADNESS NOW! PLEASE NO MORE--NICE--WISH I WAS CLOSER--bla bla bla.
All comments and offers should be done by pm anyway. Think of the space it would save! jmo