100 posts needed to create threads
We finally did it, we really did it, and we didn't even damage the statue.
Members cannot create threads in Marketplace (and therefore sell things) until they have at least 100 posts, and have been registered at least 30 days. Lower thresholds apply for longer-term members. Who can do what?
How is the limit handled?
Will this stop the scammers? Doubtful. But at least there will be a post history to research before buying from a seller. And much of the incentive for a quick scam will be gone - they'll have to invest a lot of time & effort before selling you the imitation H&K 20mm Neighborhood Dominator. Edited Sept 19, 2008 to add 100-75-50-25 variation for long-term members. |
How long does it take for the average person to get to 100 posts?
This also makes a mockery of quality not quantity in regards to posting.... |
I think it's a great idea. It will probably prevent a lot of people from scamming many members of this forum. I don't think it will get rid of scammers 100%, but it's still worth the effort to put this into effect.
Good going, reader50! |
So how do we go about finding our post counts? I've been a member for a while, but never really posted since I've always been able to find my answers through searching.
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So, I'm more of a forum reader (read it almost daily) but don't post much because there are many more smarter people than I to answer questions. I have my website with phone number linked in my profile and have been a member since I don't know when. I have to go around and either ask a lot of questions which answers could be found via a search or something like "thanks for this post/thread - it's helped me a lot" to get my post count up so i can offer a good deal to members before going to ebay.
Admins/mods please don't take this as disrespect. I respect the fact that you're taking steps to help the members. I only want to help by raising questions. Maybe member longevity could play a role as well as information provided in our profiles? Again, just questions that may or may not be practical or feasible.
Edit: I see our question was answered. The only way I could find my public profile was clicking on my name next to a post. |
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This would have saved me last month
thanks for creating this it will make me feel a little safer next time |
I continue to be amazed at the lack of recommendations for a rating system like Heatware or Beerology. Post counts and the amount of time registered are worthless indicators of a person's honesty. The same over at MR, which has gutted their marketplace forum.
In dealing with people for "references" they cite past threads with people that are impossible to get in touch with and require a fair amount of research to verify. With Heatware, it's all there, on the same page. This "change" is pointless and does nothing but reduce the total availability of items on this site. |
Actually, if you read the forum rules, Heatware is recommended. Thanks reader50 for doing this. It was a long time coming, but hopefully it will keep the Marketplace a little safer.
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I like it.
It may not be everything but it sure is something. What possible harm can come from promoting more activity here? If someone just posts to be counted I suspect that will be quickly spotted by those looking at them to deal with. I know I research anyone I do not know before sending money and often before even responding to any message. Thanks Ed |
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I think this is a great idea. Now, if people can moderate threads at 10k posts ...
Also, will new posters get a notice of this? |
this should help.
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good idea. i don't post much but looked at my profile and see i have 216 posts, so the 100 limit seems reasonable.
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I would suggest one change to this: either grandfather in members that registered before today, or make the rule something like 100 posts and registered for 30 days OR registered for 2 years + 25 posts. This would make it easier for older "lurking" members to participate. -t |
It is technically possible to have multiple paths to thread creation privs. We set it at 100 because that's what has usually been requested in the past.
100 posts is two pages of search results - that's a good number to get a feel for someone's personality. When we recently added new Moderators, that was one of the things I checked on every candidate. This is a Marketplace rule, so the details are up to your friendly local moderators. If consensus develops for alternate paths to the privilege, they can ask and I'll set it up. Or you could try offering them obscene quantities of money. |
-t |
Yeah, I don't think I'm there yet, but it's a good rule regardless.
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Join Date: Sep 22, 2000
Total Posts: 36 (0.01 posts per day) I guess I should start posting more huh?? LOL :cool: |
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lol. trying to qualify by posting in the marketplace seems a bit counter intuitive, but heck, whatever works :)
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Thanks for the update and implementing the minimum post count. Everyone agrees it isn't perfect, but it will make a difference and no solution will be perfect.
Now it is time to go shopping in the new and improved marketplace. |
-t |
Do you set yourself a budget, like no more than 4 posts per year ? ;) Do you splurge with an extra post in leap years ? -t |
I can beat September by a few months:
Join Date: May 31, 2000 Total Posts: 88 (0.03 posts per day) But I guess I have posted a bit more rapidly! |
Be like turtle. Post on any subject.
And sign your posts just in case people can''t see the left-hand side of the screen. - R |
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Awe man, I'm on the good seller list too, but just shy of 100. Guess I better start joining in discussions more!
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Hi Mods,
I have more than 100 post count and have been a member here for years. How come I do not have access to post in the marketplace? Thanks, Paul |
You have that priv when I checked just now. Note the details in the first post.
You probably hadn't logged into the forums since it was set up. Once you do, the board awards the privilege within 60 minutes. |
I've been a member here since 2003, and only 47 posts (this is 48?) I've also done a few good trades through this marketplace (one over $2,000 worth) all successful and with no problems. I don't chat up the forums a lot, but I like the community and generally trust people here.
I wanted to post a WTB in the Market Place but now I can't... do I really have to just spam random posts for a few weeks before I can make a posting? Thanks. |
This is why I think the rule is flawed. Why punish long term members who don't post often? Incorporate a time rule as well as the scammer is not likely to wait 6 months to put their evil plan into effect.
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10 posts off for every year of membership?
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A stepped version I think would be ideal.
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I would LOVE to see an amended rule to grandfather in those of us who have been long-time lurkers. :) -T.J. |
Still, for the users that don't post frequently, but have been here a while... I dunno. |
...and to think that for all these years I thought I was being a responsible member by keeping my post count down.
Here come my 10 stoopid questions ;-) |
Congrats on the +1!
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I, like many others, have been here for a while, but generally use the search feature to find answers to questions. But I'm going to complain even more because I did something stupid. Namely, I didn't write down the password for my old MacNN account (marcuscorder) that I started in 2005-ish. I'm pretty sure I had a decent number of posts with that account before I changed addresses and didn't use it for a couple of months because of all the mayhem. I tried all of the various passwords I thought it could be, but still nothing. E-mails to administrators received no responses. So, I had to start a new account (acorder). And I don't have near enough posts yet. Not that I use the marketplace a lot, mind you, but it's come in handy three or four times in the past.
Cheers. |
I have been online since the mid-80's and learned to be -very- careful about my posting: not 'wasting bandwidth' in forums. So I made my point: my good citizenship cost me posting rights. Apologies to all. Not like I had anything to sell anyhow ;). |
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This thread could turn out to be a nice little "earner" for you! :D |
Gushing praise for the MacNN folks, especially reader50. Problems arising from my own stupidity are being fixed by someone else, and I greatly appreciate it. Here's to the people pushing buttons and flipping switches behind the scenes (and to higher post counts for all)!
Cheers! |
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