OK, so it appears that this is the appropriate place to discuss general things so here goes.
Im a big fan of CS and have learned heaps, bought heaps and meet some really cool people.
But my recent experiences have been less than fun with what i would consider some over zealous moderating in the For Sale forum.
Now I understand the rules (especially now they have been updated and clarified) and I DO respect them and I DO realise its good to stay on topic but JEEEEEEEEZ! ...a bit of friendly banter in a thread and a friendly reminder from a moderator appears to cut it out.
Yes... if a thread is getting too off topic and a bit outa hand then sure, bring it back but to be told off after one post!!!
In MY opinion, as a big fan of CS (and someone that would love to keep visiting)... it would be worth lightning up a bit and letting there be some fun had (even if it is a little off topic from time to time)
The example i give is this:
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Seller: Im not too crazy about selling this equipment hence the higher price.
Me: did the wife find out you bought it mate?
Seller:More like my momma!
She found my toys under my bed!
now back to topic....
Mod:A request to all that for sales posts be kept on topic. If you are not interested in purchasing the item, you can discuss similar equipment within other threads.
PM the seller if youre interested in a purchase...
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Id love to keep frequenting this forum (more than once a day at the moment...) but if this is the way its going to be then
id be sad
I would have thought that a bit of banter keeps the topics alive...
What are other peoples thoughts on this?
Im not pretending that this site is a democracy (Andy is the democracy!) but I thought it would be good to have this discussion.
Im a big fan of CS and have learned heaps, bought heaps and meet some really cool people.
But my recent experiences have been less than fun with what i would consider some over zealous moderating in the For Sale forum.
Now I understand the rules (especially now they have been updated and clarified) and I DO respect them and I DO realise its good to stay on topic but JEEEEEEEEZ! ...a bit of friendly banter in a thread and a friendly reminder from a moderator appears to cut it out.
Yes... if a thread is getting too off topic and a bit outa hand then sure, bring it back but to be told off after one post!!!
In MY opinion, as a big fan of CS (and someone that would love to keep visiting)... it would be worth lightning up a bit and letting there be some fun had (even if it is a little off topic from time to time)
The example i give is this:
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Seller: Im not too crazy about selling this equipment hence the higher price.
Me: did the wife find out you bought it mate?

Seller:More like my momma!
She found my toys under my bed!

now back to topic....
Mod:A request to all that for sales posts be kept on topic. If you are not interested in purchasing the item, you can discuss similar equipment within other threads.
PM the seller if youre interested in a purchase...
***
Id love to keep frequenting this forum (more than once a day at the moment...) but if this is the way its going to be then
id be sadI would have thought that a bit of banter keeps the topics alive...
What are other peoples thoughts on this?
Im not pretending that this site is a democracy (Andy is the democracy!) but I thought it would be good to have this discussion.

;D
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