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Member Services => Administration/Moderator Questions => Topic started by: MTech on October 06, 2015, 08:46:35 PM
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I know it would be a lot of extra work dumped on mods/admins, but if at all possible I'd like to see classified adds locked once the items have been sold.
Justification:
1. It would save the masses from opening for sale ads and getting their hopes/dreams shattered.
2. It would prevent dead posts getting replies years later.
~just my $00.02. Respectfully,
Tim
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For the record I never locked a thread was just saying. We can't lock threads because of SEO so editing thread as sold is only option.
Gotcha, thanks for the reply!
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Hopes and dreams shattered lol!
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It's a good idea. But looking at some of the For Sale ads, especially the ones with dozens of items for sale, it would be such a hassle to go through all the threads and see what actually sold. Lots of guys aren't good at keeping their threads up to date. Myself included
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It's a good idea. But looking at some of the For Sale ads, especially the ones with dozens of items for sale, it would be such a hassle to go through all the threads and see what actually sold. Lots of guys aren't good at keeping their threads up to date. Myself included
So shouldn't the OP delete the post when sold????
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So shouldn't the OP delete the post when sold????
I wouldn't want them to personally.
If I have a part and want to judge it's value, i'd go looking in previous for sale threads to see what the others went for
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I wouldn't want them to personally.
If I have a part and want to judge it's value, i'd go looking in previous for sale threads to see what the others went for
Right, good point, so you can go back and see if its what you thought you bought.
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Jon got a good point also. More content, more hits
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For the record I never locked a thread was just saying. We can't lock threads because of SEO so editing thread as sold is only option.
Why can't we close the thread?
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I believe that closing them has an ill effect with search engine
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Yes, thats a good point. But you would think the software could handle it. Its not like this has not been going on for years.
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But that's what Ryan said and I trust him
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Yep, he knows more than we ever would want to know about website STUFF
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Thanks for the feedback [MENTION=1484]MTech[/MENTION]
Spark Notes:
Users should be responsible for updating / editing their thread; not forum management. Locked threads are still viewable and we will not be deleting threads.
Keep reading for details..
I know it would be a lot of extra work dumped on mods/admins, but if at all possible I'd like to see classified adds locked once the items have been sold.
I agree that it would make browsing easier but at the expense of forum management time. And when a non-regular user posts, who is supposed to track them down to confirm if their item is still sold or available? That is a whole other can of worms that I personally am not interested in opening.
Justification:
1. It would save the masses from opening for sale ads and getting their hopes/dreams shattered.
2. It would prevent dead posts getting replies years later.
1. Locking a thread prevents replies, but it is still viewable. Thus, the OP and forum management would likely receive PM's asking why they cannot reply to XYZ Thread. Deleting "sold" threads would negate this, but I'm not about to do that as it provides great content as well as helps people find similar items for price checks, pictures, and other useful things.
2. Sure but a reply that resurrects an old thread isn't a big concern IMO.
I will take a look at adding some additional thread title prefix control (FS, FT, WTB, WTT, SOLD) which would make browsing the Classified Ads easier.
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Thanks for the feedback @MTech (http://trx250r.org/member.php?u=1484)
Spark Notes:
I will take a look at adding some additional thread title prefix control (FS, FT, WTB, WTT, SOLD) which would make browsing the Classified Ads easier.
awesome! Thanks for the reply, hope this input will positively impact the site!
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Couldn't agree more. If an item sells, remove the picture, remove the part. Super frustrating to look at
Xxx-sold
***-sold
I am not sure if the op wants a pat on the back for selling parts, or just tease all the people who didn't get to buy it. Takes just as much time to delete as to type.
My giving my 2 cents, and I am sure I'll get change back.
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^^^ SEE smart guy..... I am going to answer questions like this from now on.....
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I think Jon works enough for us already lol
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Couldn't agree more. If an item sells, remove the picture, remove the part. Super frustrating to look at
Xxx-sold
***-sold
I am not sure if the op wants a pat on the back for selling parts, or just tease all the people who didn't get to buy it. Takes just as much time to delete as to type.
My giving my 2 cents, and I am sure I'll get change back.
You always get change my friend. Always! But I totally agree. It is funny reading about an entire engine package or suspension setup in full detail only to see sold after.
I at least give exact change. :cool:
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Would be nice to delete it if it's sold. Just muddies up the post and makes it harder for potential buyers to figure out what is still there.
Thanks for the change.:o
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Would be nice to delete it if it's sold. Just muddies up the post and makes it harder for potential buyers to figure out what is still there.
Thanks for the change.:o
Marking individual items "Sold" is good. And when all items are sold, marking the thread title with a "Sold" prefix is a great solution. I personally like finding old FS threads to help determine value and such. But to each their own.
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I personally like finding old FS threads to help determine value and such.
My thoughts exactly. I would definitely not be in favor of deleting the entire thread
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Marking individual items "Sold" is good. And when all items are sold, marking the thread title with a "Sold" prefix is a great solution. I personally like finding old FS threads to help determine value and such. But to each their own.
This is what I was after^
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^^^
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Thread prefixes have now been added to the classified sections. Note that they are now REQUIRED.
Allowable entries for For Sale section ads are:
Allow entries for Want to Buy section ads are:
Questions:
- Are the "FS / FT" and "WTB / WTT" redundant (i.e. are they needed)?
- Thoughts on "Found" vs "Fulfilled" vs "Complete" vs ??? for the Want to Buy prefix?
- eBay & Craigslist threads will be omitted from prefix requirement. Anybody have an issue with this?
Feel free to review and give feedback.
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So these prefixes are only available on new threads?
Yes and any existing thread that a user chooses to edit.