 Should the Classifieds be "Members Only" ??, vote here ... |
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| SirAndy |
  Jul 11 2004, 05:18 PM
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Resident German  Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California  |
ok, the recent threads about classifieds spam got me thinking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
we made the classifieds "open" on purpose so your ads would get more exposure and people wouldn't have to sign up to buy your stuff. how would everybody here feel about a "members only" classifieds section ???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pissoff.gif) ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/givemebeer.gif) ? VOTE NOW |
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| sgomes |
Jul 11 2004, 05:21 PM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
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| Demick |
Jul 11 2004, 07:26 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257  |
At the bottom of each post is a bunch of contact buttons. One of these is e-mail. Is it possible when somebody creates a classified that it gets the same set of buttons at the bottom of the ad? Then they don't have to list their e-mail address in the ad, they just specify to hit the e-mail button to contact them. That way, no more e-mail harvesting.
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| SirAndy |
Jul 11 2004, 07:50 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Demick @ Jul 11 2004, 06:26 PM) Then they don't have to list their e-mail address in the ad, they just specify to hit the e-mail button to contact them. That way, no more e-mail harvesting. you don't have to specify your email in the ad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) if one reads your ad, they can click the "Ask Question" link and get a form to email you. unfortunately, there is a *bug* in the classifieds software that enables scanners and spiders to gather you email addy anyways. it's on the list of things to fix. BUT, that's NOT what this is about. it's not about SPAM people get that is unrealted to the BBS, like viagra or home mortages. this is about spammers contacting people regarding their AD and showing interest and then try to pull a "nigerian scam" on them. those people do go through our ADs by hand and select specific items and sellers. by making the classifieds "members only" we would have control over who can access the ADs and who can't. right now, it's free for all ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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| Rusty |
 Jul 11 2004, 07:56 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Andy, you know how I feel about it. I've never really liked the Classifieds format. I think they're clumsy and too hard to administrate. The picture posting capability isn't what it could be.
I know we're basically using the Classifieds code with our tweaks, but I like the regular forums format better. That would force non-members to sign up, and allow full sized pics, etc. It would also allow us to move mis-posted ads around easily. JMO, Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 11 2004, 08:01 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Lawrence @ Jul 11 2004, 06:56 PM) Andy, you know how I feel about it. I've never really liked the Classifieds format. I think they're clumsy and too hard to administrate. The picture posting capability isn't what it could be. I know we're basically using the Classifieds code with our tweaks, but I like the regular forums format better. That would force non-members to sign up, and allow full sized pics, etc. It would also allow us to move mis-posted ads around easily. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ... i think a BBS style classifieds section would be the way to go, if we decide to go with the lockdown ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
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| scotty |
Jul 11 2004, 08:14 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) , I guess (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
But... QUOTE Wife: I don't like spam! Man: Sshh, dear, don't cause a fuss. I'll have your spam. I love it. I'm having spam spam spam spam spam spam spam beaked beans spam spam spam and spam! Vikings: Spam spam spam spam. Lovely spam! Wonderful spam! Attached image(s) 
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| Rusty |
Jul 11 2004, 08:24 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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I guess I shouldn't have deleted all the prototype classified forums, huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)
What time is it there? It's 6:30am here. |
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| 914momo |
Jul 11 2004, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 15-April 04 From: ORYGUN Member No.: 1,933 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) *****LOCK STOCK AN BARREL********** (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 11 2004, 10:31 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(scotty @ Jul 11 2004, 10:14 PM) Spam spam spam spam. Lovely spam! Wonderful spam! Shut Up!!!! Naughty Vikings!! Baked beans are off! |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 11 2004, 10:38 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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I havent gotten any spam..
"I'll have your spam, I love it!" What would be the reason for not having the Classifieds simmular to a "BBS" forum? Like Pelican parts's.. I like that.. Then a "2 bump, then let be" rule? I always prefered it... But I give the club my "buisness" Andrew |
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| Rusty |
Jul 12 2004, 01:13 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Are you saying you don't like... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/spam.gif) ?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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| anthony |
Jul 12 2004, 01:28 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
I love the current classifieds with email notification.
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 12 2004, 07:32 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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| hargray2 |
Jul 12 2004, 08:30 AM
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fuh-q Group: Members Posts: 302 Joined: 12-December 03 From: hardeeville,sc Member No.: 1,432 |
If someone wants to read the classifieds--let them join.
Maybe they will drop in and add some knowledge. |
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| Rusty |
Jul 12 2004, 08:50 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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I would like to add... changing the format of the classifieds wouldn't preclude anyone from listing an email address for contact the seller/WTB, if browser wasn't a member of the BBS. -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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| MarkG |
Jul 12 2004, 09:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 2,102 |
When I was looking to buy a Porsche, either a 911 or 914, I wanted to look at the cars for sale on the PCA site. It would only allow members to browse their for sale ads, so all the cars for sale @ PCA did NOT get considred by me.
So I bought a '76 Teener off this board!! Its a toss up I guess, but for me I want the maximum exposure when I try to sell, and I want the maximum opportunities when buying. Someone @ PCA might still be sitting on their car that would have been perfect for me if only I could have seen it...... |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Jul 12 2004, 09:18 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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I voted to leave it the way it is. I agree with Andyrew
QUOTE What would be the reason for not having the Classifieds simmular to a "BBS" forum? Like Pelican parts's.. I like that.. Then a "2 bump, then let be" rule? I like that format better. Hey, I just agreed with a 17yr old snot nose kid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I guess I am not as old as I thought I was. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| Rusty |
Jul 12 2004, 09:53 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(MarkG @ Jul 12 2004, 07:17 PM) Its a toss up I guess, but for me I want the maximum exposure when I try to sell, and I want the maximum opportunities when buying. Topic notifications would work in a BBS style format, like any of the other forums. But if you're not interested in notifications for "Race Parts FS/Wanted", then don't subscribe to notifications for that forum. Also, guests would still be able to browse the FS boards in a BBS style format. If you chose to list your email address in the text of your ad for maximum visibility, that would be an individual choice. -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 12 2004, 10:05 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i think i should have explained this a little bit better ...
IF we go to the new format, guest can still browse your ads. only when they try to contact you via email or pm would they be prompted to log-in (and sign up if not already a member). also, there would still be email notifications like in the current classifieds. the only real difference would be that people can't EMAIL you directly unless they become a member of this board (or you list your email addy in your AD for everyone to see). plus, the layout would be MUCH nicer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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