Whudduyouze guyz think?

[Java Junky]

Izz’itt jus’ me, ‘r’izz anybody else noticin’ that our site’z become like ebay East’r somethin’?
Izz anybody else bothered by folks who only come to the site to hawk their wares?
The Nokia flim-flam men’re quickly booted’z the annoyin’ opportunist’z that they are. Are these other folks any different jus’ because they’re “special’a-the-day” has somethin’da doo with carz?

Thoughtz?

[philiam]

A while back I brought up the topic of people using the site for free advertising. They contribute nothing, but hope to profit from our fascination with cars and all things mechanical.

Most other stewians seemed not to care, so I got off my soap box.

[Java Junky]

It's your soapbox Phil.
As a long contributin' member, your assessment'a the situation'n your use'a your "soapbox" is well-earned.
If you'll pardon my me-tooin' at this late date . . 'care'da skooch over'n lemme join yuh up there?
Thanx Phil.

[D1sclaimer]

It is kinda annoying. As long as no one posts on it and bumps it onto the first page more than a few times, it doesn't really get on my nerve.

They don't really know the demographic either; like posting for sale threads of cars we already own. Or posting for sale threads with uber rare JDM civic parts(not that I don't like them, just a different breed than a stewie) Just doesn't make sense.

All in all, lets just ignore them and let them fall of the front page.

[philiam]

Hop on Java! This soap box is big enough for everyone. I'm sure someone will try to set fire to it before we're done.

[Java Junky]

'Ga'cher back Phil.

[leahysailor]

I'm still a little green arouond the gills on this site, but I've noticed that comnpared to the "other" sites there is very little posted for sale. That is one of the things that drew me to this place. (that and the collection of mo rons and em becils that hang around here.) I agree just ignore them and let fall by the way side.

[DJJSR]

Anybody wanna buy some used Chevy parts?

[jagg]

I'm with DJJSR,

I've got a later Powerglide, and an M22 laying around. Any takers?
Rare ADM parts.......

jagg

[dezignpro04]

I am on the soap box with Phil. Don't need to give my opinion as I think everyone here knows mine already....

[batguano]

I got me some flat out good stuff for sale.

Y'all need some trailer wheels slightly used?

[Java Junky]

Um-m-m-m . . . M-22?????
Pal, ol' buddy . . M-22, eh?
Sa-aaam! I be thinkin' me good ol' frien' Jagg be needin' a fresh one.

[SXY_S2K]

Originally Posted by dezignpro04

SOAP BOX PARTY! I am on the soap box with Phil. Don't need to give my opinion as I think everyone here knows mine already....

+1 Obviously, lol
And I like parties too

[dezignpro04]

Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

+1 Obviously, lol
And I like parties too

I sent a personal invite, you didnt get it?

[SXY_S2K]

lol, I'm laying low for a couple of days, spent almost all of the last weekend with Sam. We founf scorpions in the house, so I needed a little assistance trying to fall asleep...

[Java Junky]

Nothin'z mundane'z findin' spiderz in'a house fer our SXY, oh no.
(She hast'a find'a whole biker gang!)
(Passin' each other in'a front door, SXY headin' outbound):
Hi hon. 'Cold one'z on the table, dinner'z in the microwave, godda new movie in'a machine'n ready'da go, there'z scorpion'z under stuff'n I'll be down't the Cozy Cot if yuh need me.

[dezignpro04]

Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

lol, I'm laying low for a couple of days, spent almost all of the last weekend with Sam. We founf scorpions in the house, so I needed a little assistance trying to fall asleep...

WOW.

(note to self: no more visits to Phoenix) lol

[lonestarbuzz]

i like the idea of not being able to sell anything until you have 100 posts. on other sites (not necessarily s2k) you have to be a member (which costs money). since this wonderful place is free, maybe a post requirement would work?

[gomarlins3]

I have sent a PM to the Admin with a thought or two. I will see what he/she has to say and make a proposal (no Java, not that type of proposal) to the club members.

[Swingle1]

I guess you could say I've come around. There were always a few people abusing the system, but I didn't feel it was too disruptive. But lately, it sure seems like it's gotten out of hand and continues to get worse.

[SXY_S2K]

I'm fine with people selling stuff as long as they are rspectful to the locals, but most of the time they are NOT.

I DEF think a minimum post count should be a requirement!

[dezignpro04]

Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

I'm fine with people selling stuff as long as they are rspectful to the locals, but most of the time they are NOT.

I DEF think a minimum post count should be a requirement!

+1

Me and sxy are together on this one.

[Java Junky]

'Minimum post requirement could work'z long those posts were spent becomin' a member, gettin'a know yer way aroun', meetin' other memberz'n such.
Not jus' comin' on board for the sole'n obvious purpose'a usin' the memberz'z'a source'a income.
Hell! I don't believe that every member has godda got their own Stewie sittin't the ready, but when'a fella'z postz're all about hawkin'warez . . they sure'z hell ain't a member with anythin' in mind but member'n site abuse.
When that becomez obvious that some "member" is considerin' us'n our site'z nothin' more'n'a oud'a-the-way fishin' hole waitin' fer'em to drop fly after fly in . . . . I think that the moderatorz should punch their ticket.
You're obviouosly lost pal. This ain't @*#&in' ebay.

[ppat1989]

Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

I'm fine with people selling stuff as long as they are rspectful to the locals, but most of the time they are NOT.

I DEF think a minimum post count should be a requirement!

im gonna second tis one, and they also need to show some kind of proof of ownership cuz ive seen a couple of posts were there were some possible stolen goods for sale.

[philiam]

I'd like to see a limit on bumps as well. Maybe one per week or so.

[DJJSR]

I have a quadra-jet that I made into a lamp. Does this mean I can't sell it here? I also have a Ford 390 that I made into a boat anchor..........oh, wait........it was already a boat anchor.

[philiam]

Originally Posted by DJJSR

I have a quadra-jet that I made into a lamp. Does this mean I can't sell it here? I also have a Ford 390 that I made into a boat anchor..........oh, wait........it was already a boat anchor.

Gives a whole new meaning to weigh anchor.

[Java Junky]

Far beeitt from Don to miss'n opportunidy'da go Ford bashin'.
I'm guessin' ol' Don wuz put on'a trailer on more'n one occasion by some'a the blue-oval'z power'n it'z jus' made'im into the mean, cantankerous ol' codger whut keepz crackin' us up.
Raised in'a canebrake by'n ol' mamma lion.

[BabyItsaFact]

Heh. Good thing I dont have anything to sell.

[chazdawg35]

Come on Phil give them a break! These EBAY guys selling here will be in for a BIG awaking here. Sell STOLEN or CRAP stuff and be prepared to be met with some $h!t

[Scooter]

A while back after some people wanted to leave us because of the nastiness in some of the For Sale threads I talked about just getting rid of the whole section. The overwealming reply was not to, 'cause some of us do sell stuff.

I think the easiest thing to do is ignore them completely.

Let them bump, if they get no action they'll quit trying. If they get obnoxious they'll get nuked. It seems much simpler to me to just let the marketplace dictate that we are not worth their time - if no buyers here, it's not worth it, they go away, nobody gets upset, birds chirp, butterflys flutter, Sam gets better tips.

[Java Junky]

You said it Scoot: Some of us sell stuff.
If it's us, it'z one thing, if it's the flim-flam man jus' in from the last place he got chased oud'a . . .

[H20]

Originally Posted by Java Junky

You said it Scoot: Some of us sell stuff.
If it's us, it'z one thing, if it's the flim-flam man jus' in from the last place he got chased oud'a . . .

I like lookin at for sale stuff. Particularly that 300.00 exaust I'm currently agonizin over.
I think the flim flam man would have to get up PRETTY early in the morning to put one over in this bunch. That latest BS'er was a hoot with all those cars he's partin out for all those heartbreaking reasons...poor b@stard.. I felt like sendin him a few hundred just because of the string of bad luck!
Comical really and to see Phil debunk his @ss on the spot was something.

[gomarlins3]

Originally Posted by H20

I like lookin at for sale stuff. Particularly that 300.00 exaust I'm currently agonizin over.

**In a whisper** "Buy it.... buy it.... buy it........."

[Java Junky]

So, I guess it'z safe't say that the annoyance'a constant bombardment by "memberz" who only come here'da shake our site like'a money-tree'z not felt across the board?
Point noted. Next item on'a docket.
(Phil, I now return you the full'n unhampered use'a yer soapbox.
Thanx muchly.)

[dezignpro04]

Originally Posted by Java Junky

So, I guess it'z safe't say that the annoyance'a constant bombardment by "memberz" who only come here'da shake our site like'a money-tree'z not felt across the board?
Point noted. Next item on'a docket.
(Phil, I now return you the full'n unhampered use'a yer soapbox.
Thanx muchly.)

You fergot'z bout me'z Java man....

[lonestarbuzz]

Originally Posted by Java Junky

So, I guess it'z safe't say that the annoyance'a constant bombardment by "memberz" who only come here'da shake our site like'a money-tree'z not felt across the board?
Point noted. Next item on'a docket.
(Phil, I now return you the full'n unhampered use'a yer soapbox.
Thanx muchly.)

I don't know java, i think alotta people will agree with your OP.

[Neil]

We do not have another avenue for items for sale so they are a general post. You don't mind the odd part for sale from authentic members ( hopefully) but the in your face seats without a car, or parts where you thing where did the sh%t did they come from become a little suspicious.
The only thing I might have for sale is my first born if he carries on playing up ! ( sorry no warrenty or returns)

Neil

[H20]

Originally Posted by Java Junky

So, I guess it'z safe't say that the annoyance'a constant bombardment by "memberz" who only come here'da shake our site like'a money-tree'z not felt across the board?
Point noted. Next item on'a docket.
(Phil, I now return you the full'n unhampered use'a yer soapbox.
Thanx muchly.)

Well thing is, How do you weed out the considerable percentage of "bad" posts out of the "good" posts. And untill the good posts get debunked into bad posts how do you know it's bad?
We could assign SXY and "For Sale" Minister of Defence and Phil could be her patronly research man and lover of life..and I mean that in a good way..
I dunno...make a proposal JJ....we is all ears..and having met me you know I aint kiddin!

EDIT: I DID get a kick outa that seat kid cropping out the third seat from his BS story..see there is entertainment value to be considered!

And why do I feel a stronger urge to buy Go's exaust?? Wierd...

[Java Junky]

'Jus' whut I been sayin' H2: If you ain't'a member, you got no right comin' on our site pimpin' your warez.
'Somebody'z a member'n mixed it up with us in various threadz'n postz, I got no problem what-so-ever. They're one'uv us.
It's the "memberz" who join'n every post izz'jus'another "daily special"r'a "bump" to keep it on'a front page.
They're here because it's free'n there'z the distinct chance that they might convince somebody'da part with a chunk'a hard-earned.
They're no different'n the Nokia-dronez.