Author Topic: Locked Classified Adds (Read 11500 times)

MTech · « **on:** October 06, 2015, 08:46:35 PM »

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

MTech · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:56:30 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;59517

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!

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:02:23 PM »

Hopes and dreams shattered lol!

Tbone07 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:08:07 PM »

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

Pumashine · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:13:24 AM »

Quote from: Tbone07;59522

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?

Tbone07 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:21:07 AM »

Quote from: Pumashine;59547

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

Pumashine · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:46:32 AM »

Quote from: Tbone07;59549

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.

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2015, 11:47:56 AM »

Jon got a good point also. More content, more hits

Pumashine · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:52:43 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;59517

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?

Pumashine · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:58:11 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;59567

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.

Pumashine · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2015, 03:00:14 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;59569

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

havinnoj · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2015, 05:31:11 PM »

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..

Quote from: MTech;59510

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.

Quote from: MTech;59510

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.

MTech · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2015, 09:05:45 PM »

Quote from: havinnoj;59583

Thanks for the feedback @MTech

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!

2ndmoto · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2015, 01:11:18 AM »

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.

Pumashine · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2015, 08:43:43 AM »

Quote from: spiritaces;59588

^^^ SEE smart guy..... I am going to answer questions like this from now on.....

:rofl: