How many posts are required in order to post in the classifieds?

[slaga]

I had trouble finding the moderators for the classifieds and I did not see a generic "questions about the message board" so excuse me if this is not posted in the correct place but...

I was at FFCars for 8 years and I am building a Roadster right now so how many posts do you have to have in order post in the classifieds?

I do find it kind of ironic that in the classifieds section that I am not allowed to post a new thread or reply to a thread but I am allowed to edit my posts???

[mrmustang]

I had trouble finding the moderators for the classifieds and I did not see a generic "questions about the message board" so excuse me if this is not posted in the correct place but...

I was at FFCars for 8 years and I am building a Roadster right now so many posts do you have to have in order post in the classifieds?

There was talk about a 25 post minimum in order to post anything in the classified section. However, to the best of my knowledge, the classified section is still not open even with that minimum. The moderators are still working on the classified section and I am sure it will be open within the next few days.


Bill S.

[Jeff Collins]

We are working to get the classifieds up and running. There will be a minimum number of post before you can sale here, to cut down down on spammers. The number is being discussed now. in the other thread numbers from 25-100 were being discussed.
It will be up as soon as possible.

[luvaz]

Thanks for the heads-up. Here's to running up the post count!

Thanks,
Will

[F5RSN8K]

I better get posting. I've been cleaning the garage and its time to get rid of some items I been holding on to for way to long.

[Lex]

Minium posts is a good idea. Good way to kill the spam.

[Kelownacobra]

I better get posting. I've been cleaning the garage and its time to get rid of some items I been holding on to for way to long.

You're almost there, oh and I'm one post closer too.

Jim.

[03SC]

Guess I need to get the post count up here. Have a few parts I've been holding onto. Will need to sell eventually.

[letsgosteelers]

Any way to credit FFCars members so that we don't have to post misc posts just to run up post counts. If we have to do it, so will spammers so what's the point? Make it a high count and cross-reference the history from FFcars if need be.

[slaga]

Any way to credit FFCars members so that we don't have to post misc posts just to run up post counts. If we have to do it, so will spammers so what's the point? Make it a high count and cross-reference the history from FFcars if need be.

I hope so, but I can see how that would be difficult to verify unless a mod on both boards PMs you at the other site to verify. Anyone could register a name that was quite prolific at the other site before the real person registers here. I averaged less than a post every other day for 7 1/2 years over at the other site and to my knowledge never received an infraction. Hopefully they can do something for those of us that do not pad their post count, not that there is anything wrong with that.

[dallas_]

Hopefully they can do something for those of us that do not pad their post count, not that there is anything wrong with that.

Pad the post count? Who would do such a thing?? :)

[HolmanBoys]

Pad the post count? Who would do such a thing??

Ooops, I think I just did.

[luvaz]

I did it earlier, too.

[slaga]

Like I said, there is nothing wrong with padding your post count. :cool:

Edit below:

Thanks Bill / Jeff for the update.

[davidct]

Pad the post count?

[rich grsc]

25 posts wouldnt be too bad but 100 seems a bit much. If so then I would be doing the same, pad pad pad. :)

[peffem]

One more for me. It will take some time for me to get to 25.

[cChrisM]

Not to get off topic but it seems like the goal here is to get post count up. I guess I will start responding to posts in order to do the same.

Personally I don't think this is the spirit of this place.

[Brian Apple]

Im padding, I never posted alot on the other forum either, and Ive been there for years.

[Mustang Man]

The R/C forum I am on requires 100 posts before you can sell anything, but you can buy anything right off the bat.

I know this is the "new" forum, but there's still a lot of people at FFcars, you could sell this stuff over there and not worry about your post count here and/or pad your count. Just be active and supportive member and the posts will come, and best of all, they'll mean something...

Mark

[Xybram]

I wonder if requests could be made to the mods to exempt the post requirement perhaps based on post count on that other forum.

Just a thought. Now what would be really cool is if our post counts from that other forum could be brought over here!

Chris

[LARRYVEGAS]

Padding,also

[slaga]

The R/C forum I am on requires 100 posts before you can sell anything, but you can buy anything right off the bat.

I know this is the "new" forum, but there's still a lot of people at FFcars, you could sell this stuff over there and not worry about your post count here and/or pad your count. Just be active and supportive member and the posts will come, and best of all, they'll mean something...

Mark

I was wanting to post a "want to buy thread" to kind of kick that part of the forum off. Origionally, that was going to be my very 1st post here.

[mrmustang]

I was wanting to post a "want to buy thread" to kind kick that part of the forum off.

I posted a donor for you this afternoon :D .......


Bill S.

[Blackfish]

I'm not padding also. :rolleyes:

[Big-Foot]

Looks like Bill hit the magic number - 50....

Of course he's much much older than that.... :p

:)

[mrmustang]

Looks like Bill hit the magic number - 50....

Of course he's much much older than that.... :p

:)

Actually less than that, but today I do feel much older than that....

Bill S.

[Big-Foot]

Actually less than that, but today I do feel much older than that....

Bill S.

Tell me about it (feeling older)...
Over the last 24 hours (outside of work) I've shoveled all the snow away from my house at least 10' back and it was 5' deep right next to the house...
I will NOT have a wet basement this spring!!!

Of course I may be in traction but what the heck right?

[geoffav]

I like the iTrader count. It takes awhile but means more to me than posts.

I don't have anything to sell so I will resist the temptation for padding the post counter.

[Forbye4]

Just waiting to see what there is to buy :D

[slaga]

Is there a minimum number of posts in order to purchase / respond to an item for sale?

[slaga]

Is there a minimum number of posts in order to purchase / respond to an item for sale?
I just looked and answered my own question here. (padding my posts :rolleyes: )

[Carography]

I wonder if F5R will restrict ads for uncompleted kits. For every uncompleted kit sold through classifieds, thats one less out of Wereham, MA.
Just curious...

[mrmustang]

I wonder if F5R will restrict ads for uncompleted kits. For every uncompleted kit sold through classifieds, thats one less out of Wereham, MA.
Just curious...

Doubtful that they would worry about something as trivial, if anything, it has been my experience that the folks at FFR hate to hear of kits unfinished, so a resale of an unfinished kit to a new builder is exactly what they want. Otherwise how does an unfinished car help them sell more? Answer, it doesn't. While a finished car and it's enthusiastic owner are more likely to sell kits for them.

Bill S.

[Kevin Davis]

I think corral.net is 25. There is a TON of new spam on the ffcars forum since the new owners took over, not sure why, but I'm all for the minimum post count. It not only keeps spam away, but I'm less likely to buy parts from someone who really isn't contributing much to the community, i'd rather just do ebay in that case.

[Big-Foot]

Is there a minimum number of posts in order to purchase / respond to an item for sale?

You can't respond either (in the forum that is)... You can, however, send a PM to the seller..

[DougR]

Padding,also

Larry, why are you padding?

[mrmustang]

You can't respond either (in the forum that is)... You can, however, send a PM to the seller..

With only 13 views on here compared to 60 on ffc I believe the new classifieds have yet to attract much of anyone just yet.


Bill S.

[Boba]

don't mind me, just padding

[KGS365]

padding?...really

[Todd Baumann]

Well with this being new over here and having to hit so many posts, only Bill S. or EFN will be able to sell something for the next week:p

[Steve Gogo]

Padding...

[Bob Russel]

Jumping on the band wagon...

[JGPierce]

Pad or not to pad?

[HIPO289]

With 100 min I may reach that by 2015

[Hulk]

I've been a loyal FFR builder/owner since about 2000. I have FFR 1920. I posted some technical items during the build of my Mark2. Some postings were viewed as useful. Now I doubt the current relevance of my build details in view of the evolution of the FFR to Mark 4 levels so my post count is, and will be, low. I'm finding that I have a few (salable) items that are no longer needed and value "classifieds' as a resource to me (and a potential bargain to current builders). So..... given that I will not pad my postings with drivel, is there a way to resolve this apparent conflict?

I'm guessing that this "special need" is probably less import to the big picture than the need to counter potential spammers, but I am good customer and I am tempted to build an additional;
33 or,
a GTM or,
a WRX adapted super fly weight.

So moderators, please balance the objectives and keep, guys like me in your mind as you determine policy.

I'm not saying that the resolution of this "posting in classified" will influence my future purchase decisions, but I'm in sales and marketing myself and view alienation of my prospective customers as contrary to the general mission.

Best of luck with the new forum!

[slaga]

Was the question ever answered as to how many posts are required to post in the classified section?

[JimmyZ]

Was the question ever answered as to how many posts are required to post in the classified section?

According to the "announcement" thread in the classified section you need 25 posts. Well I got 1.
Jim

[Blackfish]

Pad or not to pad?

That is the question:

[slaga]

According to the "announcement" thread in the classified section you need 25 posts. Well I got 1.
Jim

Thank you. I did not see it when I went there this morning. 5 more to go.

[Mustang Man]

Like Bill said, there's still a ton of activity on the FFcars forum classifieds. I have an engine package I think I'm going to sell (project fell through) and even though I'm certain to have the required number of posts here in a couple of days, I'll put it in the classifieds at the other forum due to the higher (for now) traffic there. Better chance of selling it and I could use the cash right now!

Mark

[Dajomaco]

Good to know...Thx Darc

[cChrisM]

Mark and Bill are correct. There is a ton more still on the other site and I think that will be the main area for the near future. This will take time just like anything new. Glad to see the tick is only 25 though.

[mrmustang]

Keep in mind not all of the classified sections are open yet, so far I only have posting permissions in the donor for sale section.


Bill S.

[slaga]

There is a reason I wanted to post it here and it has nothing to do with the number of viewers, but rather a specific viewer.

[Boba]

padding?...really

Need explanation? :)

[Boba]

I will

[Boba]

explain

[Boba]

slowly

[DougR]

Bob, Me thinks that thou art padding.

[Boba]

Nooooo, not me.

[luvaz]

Looks like 25 is the magic number if you haven't heard!

Thanks,
Will

[letsgosteelers]

so what about the itrader question???

[letsgosteelers]

will there be some system to report on buyers and sellers?

[letsgosteelers]

well i definitely like not having to wait between posts.... :D

oops nevermind just got hit with it

[letsgosteelers]

damn...

oh yeah, happy wednesday everyone

[LuisL]

Here is my second post. I have lots more in the other forum and a very high feedback too.

thanks

LuisL

[LuisL]

so what about the itrader question???

I like this question....

[slaga]

Well it looks like I might be able to post in the classifieds now. We shall see.

[LARRYVEGAS]

Doug,Title of thread says it all.

[DougR]

Larry, looks like you need a little more padding.

[AJ Roadster NJ]

Geez you guys, padding your posts...have you no shame?!?! OOPS, I seem to resemble that remark... :^)

[slaga]

Just so you all know, padding is not necessary as the classifieds are not open yet.:)

[mrmustang]

Just so you all know, padding is not necessary as the classifieds are not open yet.:)

Correct, only the "other car for sale" section is open.

Bill S.

[Big-Foot]

Geez you guys, padding your posts...have you no shame?!?! OOPS, I seem to resemble that remark... :^)

I don't know anyone that would do something like that... Umm... Well...
I USED to not know anyone that would do something like that...... :o

[Joe]

Getting close to 25!

Edit! Correction, I'm at 25!

[Joe]

And 32 people already have more posts than I...

[David Hodgkins]

I have opened all of the classified sections.

If you are a "known" personality to the mods you MAY get away with creating a thread before you get to 25 posts. The mods have been instructed to delete threads of those who do not have 25 posts, and who are unknown to us.

This is an effort to be as flexible as we can while the site is still "spinning up". Please bear with us, and don't get too upset if you post your 1st here is a post to the classifieds and it goes away.

:)

[luvaz]

Dave, Thanks for the update. On another note, please keep us updated as things materialize on the HB cruise!

Thanks,
Will

[NicksPapaw]

I am impressed with the way they are ramping up the site. Take your time and do it right!

[slaga]

I have opened all of the classified sections.

If you are a "known" personality to the mods you MAY get away with creating a thread before you get to 25 posts. The mods have been instructed to delete threads of those who do not have 25 posts, and who are unknown to us.

This is an effort to be as flexible as we can while the site is still "spinning up". Please bear with us, and don't get too upset if you post your 1st here is a post to the classifieds and it goes away.

:)I posted. Thanks!

[rich grsc]

I have opened all of the classified sections.

If you are a "known" personality to the mods you MAY get away with creating a thread before you get to 25 posts. The mods have been instructed to delete threads of those who do not have 25 posts, and who are unknown to us.

This is an effort to be as flexible as we can while the site is still "spinning up". Please bear with us, and don't get too upset if you post your 1st here is a post to the classifieds and it goes away.

:)
Am I a "known" person? :)

[CobraSnake7]

Hi Jim: How is your car running? Have you made any changes to it yet? I added a bumper set to mine about two months ago, and a really good looking shifter handle, billit, and ball. I am about ready to take my dash out to make some changes as well. Post a few pic's if you can so we down here can see what your ride looks like. Here are some pic's from my other toys. Larry

[DougR]

I have opened all of the classified sections.

If you are a "known" personality to the mods you MAY get away with creating a thread before you get to 25 posts. The mods have been instructed to delete threads of those who do not have 25 posts, and who are unknown to us.

This is an effort to be as flexible as we can while the site is still "spinning up". Please bear with us, and don't get too upset if you post your 1st here is a post to the classifieds and it goes away.

:)

That sounds like a good compromise. That may also stop the "padding". Thanks for your contributions to this site (and the other).

[David Hodgkins]

Am I a "known" person? :)

Uh.... maybe. Depends on the juresdiction....

:D

PS thanks Doug, I'm trying...

[seagull81]

I wish we could transfer our post count from FFCars.

[Tomh440]

Can we post if we have an FFR number? Heck, I only had about 700 posts on the old forum over 5-6 years. Guess If I have something to sell i'll just post it 24 more times. :-)
Tom
FFR 5402

[seagull81]

Tom,
What are you selling? Maybe I can use it. Heck, I have most of what you didn't want last year.

[FRANKRAT]

I have been doing spring cleaning and wanted to post in the classified, but seem like a long time to wait for posting, can not people be put on a trial basis?

[Tomh440]

Steve, come on over and look around!

I just feel that if you indeed have an FFR you should be able to post. Most of the people that post and have 1 or very few post don't even have an FFR. They are just using the 'other' forum since they know they have a great group to sell to. People that want Ford motor parts or wheels and they have money.

Tom

[BigLeo69]

Pad the post count?

hey Dave, hows the build going, your ole F5R pal

Leo

[BigLeo69]

Am I a "known" person? :)

never heard of ya :), but i do want to know the significance of you avitar, thats the mascot of my old high school

[Anthony S]

Why is building a FF5 car not enough to be able to use the classified section?

Anthony

[Kevin Davis]

Why is building a FF5 car not enough to be able to use the classified section?

Anthony

Anthony, I think, based on my experience, that this isn't the issue. It's really trying to ward off the huge pain in moderating the classifieds section without some sort of "barrier of entry." I've seen it on other forums, and it really makes the section unusable. Plus, there's a community aspect to the whole thing. I want to be able to trust to whom I'm selling and from whom I'm buying. I've sent out parts before payment is seen if I can trust the person on the other side, but someone that had 2-3 posts (no offense personally to your current 3), my trust level is lower.

It's a slippery slope, I think, but worthwhile in the grand scheme of things.

[Anthony S]

Anthony, I think, based on my experience, that this isn't the issue. It's really trying to ward off the huge pain in moderating the classifieds section without some sort of "barrier of entry." I've seen it on other forums, and it really makes the section unusable. Plus, there's a community aspect to the whole thing. I want to be able to trust to whom I'm selling and from whom I'm buying. I've sent out parts before payment is seen if I can trust the person on the other side, but someone that had 2-3 posts (no offense personally to your current 3), my trust level is lower.

It's a slippery slope, I think, but worthwhile in the grand scheme of things.

Kevin:I just think spending thousands on a building a FF5 car is more of indicator than a number of posts. FF5 knows who I am this is a FF5 site. Might there be a better way to keep the riffraff out? [no offense but I don't trust anyone]

Anthony

[Kevin Davis]

Kevin:I just think spending thousands on a building a FF5 car is more of indicator than a number of posts. FF5 knows who I am this is a FF5 site. Might there be a better way to keep the riffraff out? [no offense but I don't trust anyone]

Anthony

I hear ya. It's just a moderation issue. There might be a way for the mods to "approve" a member after registration, I'm not sure. Automating it definitely makes it easier for those volunteering to help with the task.

That being said, it won't take very long to get the post counts up for most people contributing to discussions.

[peffem]

One more for me. Just like many others I am from the other side (ffcars.com).

[pfarley11]

Hello,

I'd like to list my MK3 for sale, but from looking at this thread, apparently I haven't posted enough. Here's a post. : )

Thanks

[pfarley11]

Here's another post.

[pfarley11]

One more post.

[pfarley11]

One more post. Hopefully, I'm not annoying anyone with these posts.:confused:

[pfarley11]

Post.

[pfarley11]

and another.

[pfarley11]

one more.

[pfarley11]

I better stop now - in case this is getting annoying to anyone. Sorry, if so.

[UnhipPopano]

I suggest that whatever the number of posts are, someone can always pad the number of posts to be able to list items for sale, but from a buyers perspective it would be nice to be able to report our experience with sellers both good and bad. Those who put in the effort to do a better job and deliver what they promise should be able to bank on that. Those that do not deliver and refuse to make good on a transaction should not be allowed to continue to use the board.

[pfarley11]

Agreed. The fact that I've posted so few times is a testament to how great this community is - I've never really had to ask questions. I've always been able to search through the posts to find the answers that I needed.(my Mk3 was 90% complete when purchased) Also, I don't really have the experience to answer others' questions . . . So, now I guess all I can do is pad my thread count if I want to post a classified. Let me know if anyone else has any suggestions, though.

Thanks!

[edwardb]

Don't pad your post count with meaningless posts. That's a good way to get yourself blocked. The post counts exist for a reason. Send a message to the admin explaining your situation. If he agrees, he'll give you the necessary access. I've seen it done lots of times.

[pfarley11]

Okay. Thanks!

[pfarley11]

Hi,

I wrote the admin about this on Sunday. Haven't heard anything back yet. Hopefully, I'll hear something back soon.

Thanks

[edwardb]

Hi,

I wrote the admin about this on Sunday. Haven't heard anything back yet. Hopefully, I'll hear something back soon.

Thanks

Try sending a private message directly to David Hodgkins.

[David Hodgkins]

Try sending a private message directly to David Hodgkins.

Too late, just saw this and fixed pfarley11's access. He can post to classifieds.

:)

[pfarley11]

Too late, just saw this and fixed pfarley11's access. He can post to classifieds.

:)

Thanks!

[Thumper]

I'm wanting to sell something that ppl would be interested in buying I think.

[David Hodgkins]

Please don't spam the forum with meaningless posts to up your post count. Spamming the forum is grounds for banning.

If you have a need to get into the classifieds but have a low post count, contact me via PM.

Thumper, you have a PM.

:)