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    Default Charging NEW members for classifieds

    Please read the word NEW a few times.. Ok?

    We're thinking about charging members with less then 100 posts a few dollars to post a classified ad.. Everyone else it'll stay the same for, and always free to purchase.

    The reasoning behind this is we don't want someone from ebay coming here and trying to dump a bunch of junk on someone starting out. I don't ever want to see GREAT VINTAGE RAZOR FOR YOUR COLLECTION on something that's half eaten with rust.

    We view this as a way to let everyone participate, but potentially mitigate the trashing of the classifieds. While we don't parse everything that gets posted, we do want to always keep this as a safe haven for those starting out with the fine ritual of straight razor shaving.

    Speaking thereof, I think I hear a jar of Castle Forbes and a Bismarck calling..

    I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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    Who moderates the classifieds ? If something doesn't look "right" that is put up for sale is there a specific individual to be notified ? What I am getting at is that SRP is somewhat self policing. If a 'senior' member sees junk posted for sale he might pull a mods coat and get the item pulled if the mod agrees.
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    Hopefully everyone is better then that ..

    And while that's a concern, I don't think it would be that big of an issue.. And our wonderful team of moderators could fix it very quickly

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    Mods moderate the classifeds too.. If they see something funky, they can pull it.. Right now we ask that a member at least have one post on SRP before posting in the classifieds. But that's kind of a silly ineffectual rule.. We need something better, thus the idea that we're discussing now..

    While I don't think it'll catch 100% of everything. I think it'll help.. And the revenue generated can go to offset server growth and software purchases.. It's gonna be time to upgrade to a full server soon. The damn site just keeps growing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dwessell View Post
    While I don't think it'll catch 100% of everything. I think it'll help.. And the revenue generated can go to offset server growth and software purchases.. It's gonna be time to upgrade to a full server soon. The damn site just keeps growing!
    I don't have an opinion either way on charging for the classifieds based on the number of posts but if SRP needs revenue to support the growth asking members for a voluntary contribution would be just fine IMHO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    I don't have an opinion either way on charging for the classifieds based on the number of posts but if SRP needs revenue to support the growth asking members for a voluntary contribution would be just fine IMHO.

    I agree with Jimmy, if SRP needs funds to upgrade, I'm sure many, including myself, would happily donate a small chunk to keep this place running smooth and keep it going strong!

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    Same here.

    What about a sort of an escrow service for a percentage for new members?

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    the only problem i see is whats the point then of posting on here to sell then? i might as well use ebay...

    thats the mentality some might have.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OutlawSkinnyD View Post
    the only problem i see is whats the point then of posting on here to sell then? i might as well use ebay...

    thats the mentality some might have.
    for those that have that mentality, let them use ebay
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    If we had left the classifieds like it used to be....

    Ok, Ok. I know. I'll shut up now.

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