I like the idea of leaving the b/s/t open to anyone who wants to use it.

There have only been a few times that i have seen any member, new or otherwise, try and flog something that was considerably less desirable than what the description was. the pictures made the condition obvious, and a few senior members called them on it and the item was withdrawn, or the listing was corrected.

putting prior restraints on members once started will soon lead to more and more restictions... first the b/st forum requires 10 posts to sell an item, then maybe the off topic where you will need a hundred posts to be able to enter the forum... maybe we could simply just limit the membership to just people who are named Dave... where do you want to stop?

i'm for people being able to express themselves and sell and trade but if they are unreasonable then they can be individually addressed, no need to limit people beforehand.

i prefer to first believe that people are honest and trustworthy, until they show themselves otherwise.

just my groats worth for the morning.