Clogging for sale threads?

[ASSEMbler]

I have noticed that a lot of people are looking at for sale threads and turning them into running discussions. This in effect hurts the sale as the possible buyer has to sort through pages of banter and sometimes sale derailing, or at worst, hijacking.

So we have a vote:

Is conversation not related to the item's direct sale wanted in marketplace?

[graciano1337]

All people need to do is send a PM or post that a PM was sent (I usually subscribe to my FS threads). Even legitimate questions can be answered via PM.

[limey]

All people need to do is send a PM or post that a PM was sent (I usually subscribe to my FS threads). Even legitimate questions can be answered via PM.Whilst I'd agree that some of the 'chat' goes OT & is unneccesary, I think there is still a place for some conversation in a FS thread, if it adds additional pertinent information, or is a request for info that might also be useful to other readers of the thread.

[PhreQuencYViii]

I think if it's too frequent it might get annoying, but aren't bumps welcome?

[ASSEMbler]

only by the seller

[madhatter256]

Sure, let FS threads just drop out of the page...

[madhatter256]

If the buyer was smart enough, they'd PM the seller.

[ASSEMbler]

We're talking about banter not relating to the sale.

[hl718]

As long as it is somewhat realated to the sale (a question on the product or additional information) I say let it live.

As both a seller and a buyer I will not complain about a free bump on a marketplace thread. :)

-hl718

[samael64]

I say that the occaiosional comment is just fine, when it is three pages of unrelated comments and only a couple of posts pertaining to the original post is when it becomes a problem and I think moderators should step in.

[Jamtex]

I think the For Free thread should only have things that are for free and people should PM the person and only questions about the item should be allowed, everything else should be culled to keep that thread managable.

As for bumps, if the seller is reducing the price of an item after a few bumps then bump away, if the seller is just bumping for the sake of bumping then they should be struck down with the plague for being greedy sods. :)

[Funk Buddy]

If it's not related to the sale, it should not be in the thread.

[3do]

Comments in for sale threads should relate to the item(s) for sale like shipping item condition what item capable of or what not.

I also think general posts which may be to correct something a seller has put which might be wrong or inaccurate or simmilar is ok if it helps the seller and any pottential buyer.

[Parris]

Guilty as charged! However, the discussion relates to the item. A lot of us do it though and if it pisses off the seller than I think we should stop, however on the other hand sometimes the discussions are benefitial in more than one way to the seller. First of all further information comes to light and second of all it keeps threads near the top.

I can see the down side of it though!

[s1xty]

I don't mind chit chat at all, in some rare occasions it goes too far though. But this can happen in any topic, no matter if in the market place or not. My vote went to yes.

[jdc98]

Yeah I'd tend to agree with the comments made above, whereby if the posts are adding value to the original thread, let them be. On the flip side, posts such as "yeah I want one too" or "damn that's a great price but I'm skint right now" are pointless imho.

If a thread naturally dries up, I think bumps should be allowed but limited. Some appear to have a "bump-a-week" thing going on, which is just a pain in the ass and achieves very little. Perhaps a "3 bumps and your out" type scenario could be introduced, any more = thread deleted.

[Parris]

Yeah the 3 bumps and out policy seems like a good idea, however who keeps track? :drool:

[jdc98]

Yeah the 3 bumps and out policy seems like a good idea, however who keeps track? :drool:
Anyone and everyone can keep track - they'll be visible to all right? Granted a Mod will need to intervene to remove any offending thread, but once people start getting used to the idea, it shouldn't happen too often. Perhaps Bumps should be numbered, ie "Bump 1", "Bump 2".....?

[Parris]

;-) Et voila as simple as that I guess ;-)

[madhatter256]

As long as it is somewhat realated to the sale (a question on the product or additional information) I say let it live.

As both a seller and a buyer I will not complain about a free bump on a marketplace thread. :)

-hl718


Ditto.

[ASSEMbler]

We'll discuss the three seller bumps and out at a future date.

[madhatter256]

We're talking about banter not relating to the sale.


I'm sure at one point I've seen mods simply delete posts in FS threads that are clearly offtopic from the sale.

I know we had the rule where you can't post things like "price is too high", "I can get it cheaper on ebay", or simply talk about the same item you are going to sell in another person's sale thread.

[madhatter256]

Yeah the 3 bumps and out policy seems like a good idea, however who keeps track? :drool:


That is a stupid idea. Some sellers periodically post new items every once in a while in the same thread, many times it's more than 3, and that in turns bumps it back to the top.

Only close/delete when the seller says so and if they say the item was put up on ebay.

[jdc98]

My suggestion was only aimed at those threads which have been left stagnate over time, yet still get bumped by the owner. Alas as ASSEMbler says this can be discussed another time if required, at which point I can elaborate a little more.

No idea is a stupid idea in my opinion though.

[wheelaa]

Chit chat..so so about it tbh. At times it can be (very) helpful to people who aren't sure exactly what something is, both buyers and sellers!

Bumps get on my wick though. (and imo should only be allowed when there is a genuine change to the thread, ie adding new items, or lowering prices, but NOT because you tidied up the first post, or because its tuesday morning and you feel like it)

[madhatter256]

I may have came out as a little bit harsh there. What my point is that idea doesn't seem like it will work. although I see your point on old threads.

[Juste]

I think if posts are unrelated or not helpful at all I'd say no.

[la-li-lu-le-lo]

It depends. If you're asking whether or not nonrelated or semirelated discussion in sales threads should be altogether, prohibited, I'd say no. Instead I'd say it should be kept to a minimum and maybe prohibited in really extreme cases.

[logistikz]

Mayby the person who starts the thread could ask to have no spam in there
i know im personally responsible for some of the spam posts and i am sorry for it

[Yakumo]

As long as it is somewhat realated to the sale (a question on the product or additional information) I say let it live.

As both a seller and a buyer I will not complain about a free bump on a marketplace thread. :)

-hl718I fully agree with what hl718 is saying :nod: As long as it's still on topic then all is fine.

Yakumo

[oldengineer]

I fully agree with what hl718 is saying :nod: As long as it's still on topic then all is fine.

Yakumo

Seems simple and obvious.

[Blur2040]

Call me crazy, but the chit chat about the item in the marketplace has always been one of my favorite parts about the site.

All it tends to do is bring out all relevant information about the items and their vaules...which is a good thing.

My only complaint would be about the "PM Sent" posts. Those are the biggest +1 pieces of BS on the planet. Call me crazy, but I think that it's blatantly obvious when I have a message.