Minimum posts for Buy/Sell/Trade Forum?

djpharoah · 05-24-2007, 07:08 PM

Hi Chris,

Just wanted to know why you haven't setup a minimum post count for anyone to post in the BST forum? I mean its pretty common to get people in there wanting to sell a 7 when its like their 3rd of 4th post. Now most might be legit and will continue to post up on the forums - however how many actually come back once they sell their guitar?? It would also make potential customers/buyers feel more comfortable knowing that the seller has stuck around for a while and thus might stick around after the deal goes through.

Mesh

zimbloth · 05-24-2007, 07:09 PM

I'll let him answer, but I'd guess it's because policies like that just encourage people to post jibberish to get their post count up, which is even worse IMO.

Chris · 05-24-2007, 07:10 PM

Yep.

We have rules in the FS forums that people are to post references, or by and large their posts get closed. I have no problem with people only posting here to sell their sevens, it's up to you guys to make the call as to whether or not the person has proven that they are "safe" to do business with.

If you see a suspicious post, by all means use the report post button and let us know.

05-24-2007, 07:08 PM	#1
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,973 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 197	Minimum posts for Buy/Sell/Trade Forum? Hi Chris, Just wanted to know why you haven't setup a minimum post count for anyone to post in the BST forum? I mean its pretty common to get people in there wanting to sell a 7 when its like their 3rd of 4th post. Now most might be legit and will continue to post up on the forums - however how many actually come back once they sell their guitar?? It would also make potential customers/buyers feel more comfortable knowing that the seller has stuck around for a while and thus might stick around after the deal goes through. Mesh

05-24-2007, 07:10 PM	#3
Chris metalguitarist.org Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 538	Yep. We have rules in the FS forums that people are to post references, or by and large their posts get closed. I have no problem with people only posting here to sell their sevens, it's up to you guys to make the call as to whether or not the person has proven that they are "safe" to do business with. If you see a suspicious post, by all means use the report post button and let us know. Metalguitarist.org

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05-24-2007, 07:09 PM	#2
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,527 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 72	I'll let him answer, but I'd guess it's because policies like that just encourage people to post jibberish to get their post count up, which is even worse IMO.


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