rallycross Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I had md my 350Z advertised in the for sale section (before I put it on autotrader) and someone has deleted it why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1tse Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 think there are rules i.e. no new member for sale postings or need minimum post count or time etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Forum rules buddy. The admin / mod team are here to protect the members bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycross Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 oops yep just read the rules, need to post more before making any adverts... will be back later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Sorry but we have tightened up the ruling on cars for sale on the forum. 15 posts it is i am afraid. We are finding more and more people are joining the forum only to sell their cars during these difficult times. A small fee as even been discussed as an option for new members if they are selling. After all you are getting free advertisement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 great idea if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 A small fee or 100 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD7 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 A small fee or 100 posts +1 definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Sounds fair. Especailly when they appear to be signing up purely to sell a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am happy to discuss this with all members personally I prefer the idea of charging and then the advert would be marked as non member classified. There is possible a bonus if advertising on here as it deems to show that you would think it's a cherished example and with known history. By just letting the 15 post rule stand, it doesn't really get the advertiser a full forum history and member can get to know them and the car. I agree with sarnie in some way by increasing the post count as a alternative if we choose to keep it free. Spamming won't be permitted though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am happy to discuss this with all members personally I prefer the idea of charging and then the advert would be marked as non member classified. There is possible a bonus if advertising on here as it deems to show that you would think it's a cherished example and with known history. By just letting the 15 post rule stand, it doesn't really get the advertiser a full forum history and member can get to know them and the car. I agree with sarnie in some way by increasing the post count as a alternative if we choose to keep it free. Spamming won't be permitted though. +1 on all points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I personally think that a raise to 100 posts would quickly solve the problem for now, it would be a lot of spamming and make a statement as to why the rule is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am happy to discuss this with all members personally I prefer the idea of charging and then the advert would be marked as non member classified. There is possible a bonus if advertising on here as it deems to show that you would think it's a cherished example and with known history. By just letting the 15 post rule stand, it doesn't really get the advertiser a full forum history and member can get to know them and the car. I agree with sarnie in some way by increasing the post count as a alternative if we choose to keep it free. Spamming won't be permitted though. +1 on all points So that means Sarnie wouldn't be able to sell any car on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am happy to discuss this with all members personally I prefer the idea of charging and then the advert would be marked as non member classified. There is possible a bonus if advertising on here as it deems to show that you would think it's a cherished example and with known history. By just letting the 15 post rule stand, it doesn't really get the advertiser a full forum history and member can get to know them and the car. I agree with sarnie in some way by increasing the post count as a alternative if we choose to keep it free. Spamming won't be permitted though. +1 on all points So that means Sarnie wouldn't be able to sell any car on here? Anyone can post 15 posts in a matter of hours commenting on threads etc. 100 would mean, more than anything, that they have to spend a fair amount of time on the site and can't just come on here and take advantage of the users and resources that people on here have spent a lot of time and effort to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am happy to discuss this with all members personally I prefer the idea of charging and then the advert would be marked as non member classified. There is possible a bonus if advertising on here as it deems to show that you would think it's a cherished example and with known history. By just letting the 15 post rule stand, it doesn't really get the advertiser a full forum history and member can get to know them and the car. I agree with sarnie in some way by increasing the post count as a alternative if we choose to keep it free. Spamming won't be permitted though. +1 on all points So that means Sarnie wouldn't be able to sell any car on here? Anyone can post 15 posts in a matter of hours commenting on threads etc. 100 would mean, more than anything, that they have to spend a fair amount of time on the site and can't just come on here and take advantage of the users and resources that people on here have spent a lot of time and effort to build. So that would only take you 6.09 days at your current spamming rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I think that 100 post is perhaps too hig but something like 75 would be better or maybe 50. Remember spamming woon;t be allowed so to reach a 100 good posts is quite an effort. Something you sarnie would find very difficult but the points you raised are good ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdoch Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 50 sounds pretty good to me... All though a small £5 donation to the site for anyone with less could then be imposed too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I say 350 posts. That way you can only sell the car once the club sticker is on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I say 350 posts. That way you can only sell the car once the club sticker is on it like it! More seriously, 350 sounds good for a 'free' for sale ad - at that figure the owner/car is likely to be pretty well known. Below that figure a small payment to sell a car (and parts?) would not be unreasonable given that membership on here is free. First priority should be those who have contributed to discussions etc rather than opportunists, who I can''t blame given the absence of any 'ruling' on using the site for their purpose. Guess it is a sign of the times that ZED owners have not previously had to worry too much about depreciation in the past and the credit crunch is now forcing sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 50 sounds pretty good to me... All though a small £5 donation to the site for anyone with less could then be imposed too..... I think this figure on the number of posts is probably about right too, as someone like yourself with only 70 ish will know, making 70 posts that are postive contributions is not something that is acheived overnight. It would take some people well over a year at their current posting rates to acheive 100+ posts, although they are valued members of the club, they may not necesarily have the time available to contribute as often. The policy change is to be used to ensure that the people allowed to sell their car for free have at least made some form of positive contribution. There is an ammount of money spent on hosting this site each year, and it would be unfair on those whom have contributed (be that in the form of donations, or positive posting contributions) to allow people whom have not made such contributions to utilise the forum for their own benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypk Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 fair enough rule i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 personally i think around 50 is fair, i havent been on here long enough to post 50 yet, but i only post if i think i have something constructive to say and as such will take me a little while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 p i only post if i think i have something constructive to say and as such will take me a little while! Me too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 p i only post if i think i have something constructive to say and as such will take me a little while! Me too....... Me too....................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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