Getting slightly annoyed

[Meko]

Originally Posted by SleepyD

what gets me are the sheer amount of threads being bumped repeatedly by the OP's multiple times each day sometimes with only a couple of hours between each bump ........ whatever happened to the 'only bump once a day'

they need to be reported before the mods can do anything about it.

[Renfield]

This Forum site has a great sticky regarding Sales rules etc can't RFUK adopt a similar one

[Meko]

you have to be logged in to view it but there are rules here Reptile Forums UK - Announcements in Forum : Snake Classifieds

[Renfield]

I hope the other site does not mind me posting this, but I think it is a good example


Selling/Buying Rules
Livestock Sales Rules

This forum is provided as a privilege for members to buy, sell or swap surplus livestock.

1. Sellers need to have been a member for 30 days and have contributed to by making 50 posts in reefing forums before they can advertise items for sale.

2. No commercial sellers. At the discretion of the owner or a moderator these will be removed. The owner’s decision is final.

3. All negotiations and questions must be posted on the sales thread and NOT by PM. Communications may only be taken to PM once the sale and price has been agreed upon on the open forum and payment/collection details need to be given. The agreement of the time and date of collection or postage, or confirmation that items have been posted should also be posted in the thread.

4. Sales must include a photograph of the item plus a full tank picture showing the parent colony for inverts or a tank shot of the fish.

5. All livestock sales must complete the sales form at the start of new sales threads. The sales form is automatically generated when you start a new thread in the sales forums. Links to other selling sites is not permitted and will be removed.

6. Refrain from commenting unless you are interested in more details or are interested in buying. If you suspect any foul play, please use the report button and the moderating team will deal with all reports.

7. ‘Gauging interest’ threads will be removed

8. Disputes must be conducted away from the public areas, either by PM or email.

Any threads or posts which do not comply with these rules are likely to be removed.


After sales feedback on transactions is encouraged. Please PM feedback to the forum leader.

We understand that this format requires time to fill out and digital photos. However, we believe that this will help offer more protection to both buyers and sellers, and thus is a benefit to all members.

Tips:

• Use the UR Gallery or UR uploader to upload photos

LIVESTOCK SALES FORM


Liability

UR can not be held responsible for other users' actions or inactions and will not become involved in any disputes between buyers and sellers other than to administer the rules of the forum. UR does not review user's listings and are not party to the actual transactions between buyers and sellers. You will not hold UR responsible for the actions or inactions of buyers or sellers involved in transactions (whether such transactions are carried out on or off UR) or for ensuring that they actually complete transactions.UR has no control over, do not guarantee, and are not responsible for:
· the quality, safety or legality of items advertised;
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By posting on this forum you are deemed to have agreed with and accepted the rules set out above.
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[Danny_mcr]

some very good points on that last thread lets hope people read it

[Tops]

I dont see a problem with people having different threads for different types of item. Why would you put your corn snake and laptop in the same thread?

Whats more annoying is people making multiple thread after thread for the same animal. Then bumping it ever 20 minutes.
If noone wants it, making a new thread isnt going to convince them!?!

The other thing is people misrepresenting animals as something they arent. There are a couple of dodgy royal python threads on at the moment selling snakes that are obviously not what they state however someone who isnt sure may well get taken for a ride. Ah well.

Maybe they could have classifieds moderators who ONLY have moderation rights for classifieds and nothing else? Wouldnt affect much else that way.

[reptile_man_08]

Ah the "more mods" debate.
I agree though, its bloody annoying.
On another note its also annoying when people put "snakes for sale!" and it turns out to be a royal and a cornI really don't know why people don't type two separate words.

[Pincers n Paws]

Guess we all have our pet hates when it comes to classifieds.
I was recently offered 3 snakes, the seller quoted ' money isnt that important, more the fact they go to a good home' i was invited to make a reasonable offer. I did, and was told it wasnt enough, it took numerous offers until the seller actually told me the figure they had in mind!!
Why the hell asjk for offers if you know how much you want? To me its just sellers hoping you will offer more than they wanted, sheer greed and also annoying as hell for buyers!

[Tops]

Originally Posted by reptile_man_08

Ah the "more mods" debate.

No, i dont mean more mods on the forum in general. More like people to police and clean up the classifieds.
To be fair 90% of what gets posted on the forum doesnt go into the classifieds so some 'classified mods' wouldnt really affect most of the place.

[mispentyouth]

people should also include in the title what species they are selling theres loads in the lizard section with gecko for sale.