Can't Access Sale or Trade Forum

[Toddrtrex]

Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

Todd is always right!!
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But, don't forget the 2nd part of my sig -- about it being all my fault.

[bennkrys01]

Originally Posted by NanoreefChris

this is the most retarded rule ive ever seen in a forum. over 50 posts? Really? It would be nice if we could receive a private message with this announcement instead of the sale threads simply not existing for you anymore.

Reefcentral staff: Your rule is stupid

After watching this develop today I'll say there are great points made on both sides of the issue... Making comments like the one above will get us no where and has no value added to the discussion.

[Michael]

you need to remove the red house bit of your sig todd

[kluivertfan2]

Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

Todd is always right!! He's RC's equivalent to Chuck Norris
So answering questions isn't your cup of tea, but you can engage in conversation over in the reef discussion forum.



You all realize that you’re proving the point to why this was put into place. Judging by the response of everyone it’s clear to see how many were in violation of the user agreement (which hasn’t changed). So either you didn’t read the user agreement or you chose to ignore it. It’s just RC way of tightening up the reigns and not having to hover around the buy/sell forums in search for violators. Now it frees up their time to hunt down post padders.

While I agree that that forum is the most likely for me to be able to add to my post count, the majority of threads involve questions, and for those that don't my participation would be limited to comments such as "nice frag". Nothing that adds any substance to the discussion.
Also I looked in the User Agreement found here and didn't see anything about post counts. Additional info may be posted in the selling and trading forum, but I'm unable to check that.http://http://www.reefcentral.com/in...user-agreement

[1904]

why the change/

[Sisterlimonpot]

Originally Posted by kluivertfan2

Also I looked in the User Agreement found here and didn't see anything about post counts. Additional info may be posted in the selling and trading forum, but I'm unable to check that.http://http://www.reefcentral.com/in...user-agreement

My fault, it is a sticky in the buy/sell/trade forums.

"You must have 50 posts in "real" forums (ie, not the Lounge, or the Selling and Trading forums) and have been registered for 90 days before you can participate in the selling or trading areas. Our mission at Reef Central is the exchange of hobby information, not commerce, and the selling and trading forums are a perk for those members who support RC's mission. Additionally, requiring a minimum number of posts reduces the number of quick-sale scam artists and repeat, commercial-only entities who are only interested in making a quick buck."

[kluivertfan2]

Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

My fault, it is a sticky in the buy/sell/trade forums.

"You must have 50 posts in "real" forums (ie, not the Lounge, or the Selling and Trading forums) and have been registered for 90 days before you can participate in the selling or trading areas. Our mission at Reef Central is the exchange of hobby information, not commerce, and the selling and trading forums are a perk for those members who support RC's mission. Additionally, requiring a minimum number of posts reduces the number of quick-sale scam artists and repeat, commercial-only entities who are only interested in making a quick buck."

Cool, thanks. I'm glad I've never participated in them, only browsed looking for a deal that I couldn't refuse.

[dots]

Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

My fault, it is a sticky in the buy/sell/trade forums.

Newbie...........


http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum....php?t=1105720

[thanhjenn]

well said. just be patient guys. Just think it could be a lot worse 100 post and 180 days.

Originally Posted by lordofthereef

My view (since this seems to be what this thread is about) is that it is annoying, but it is also very easy to get 50 posts up. You may look info up. That is awesome. Post anyway, even if to say thanks for some info. Do I feel it should be that way? Not really, but really is it worth crying about? IMO not. Why you must be a member for 3 months before posting is also a mystery to me, especially if there is a minimum post count, but again, it is a simple waiting game that really isn't unbearable. At the end of the day I view it as being better than nothing. The alternative could be not having this awesome community to even have a chance to buy and trade with. Whether I agree with those that run this site really is irrelevant, as I don't pay the bills.

[thanhjenn]

Originally Posted by bennkrys01

After watching this develop today I'll say there are great points made on both sides of the issue... Making comments like the one above will get us no where and has no value added to the discussion.

+1 need to be constructive guys. this thread was not intend to be a complaint area. was just for info to why i couldn't access.

[returnofsid]

Originally Posted by thanhjenn

+1 need to be constructive guys. this thread was not intend to be a complaint area. was just for info to why i couldn't access.

I don't think anyone's blaming you. I understand the original question....lol. BUT look what you've started!!! J/K

[thanhjenn]

Originally Posted by NanoreefChris

this is the most retarded rule ive ever seen in a forum. over 50 posts? Really? It would be nice if we could receive a private message with this announcement instead of the sale threads simply not existing for you anymore.

Reefcentral staff: Your rule is stupid

there is no need for this kind of comment. This is a service provided free of charge.

[Sisterlimonpot]

Originally Posted by dots

Newbie...........

more than you know!!!

[DgenR8]

It's really a shame that this is currently one of the hottest threads on the site.

Originally Posted by NanoreefChris

this is the most retarded rule ive ever seen in a forum. over 50 posts? Really? It would be nice if we could receive a private message with this announcement instead of the sale threads simply not existing for you anymore.

Reefcentral staff: Your rule is stupid

Originally Posted by NanoreefChris

furthermore, all this is going to do is cause more watered down random posting so that people can get their post counts up. Good job RC, you really thought this through.

Cool, another post! Tomorrow ill reach 50 no problem, just wait and see!

As for you, we don't need you here, have a nice day, someplace else.

[graveyardworm]

6552 posts here, and never once tried/needed to sell anything through f/s forums, but I have made a few purchases. I'm here for the knowledge, and to help when I can. The f/s forums while being a great benefit to being part of the community are also the most time consuming to police. I'm sure discussions have taken place over ditching them altogether, but RC does recognize their usefulness to the members. IMO you should need to be a paid member of RC to use them on top of the minimum post counts.

Is it really that hard to contribute a few posts to the community. I can see from the redundant newbie posting here that this has become a discussion to pad posts. Instead of arguing about it why not venture into the other forums and provide some assistance.

[spleify]

I havn't read all the posts here, but I suppose there is no real need to as they are most likely all the same.

First and foremost, Reef Central is an online community where quality information about the marine and reef aquarium hobby can be exchanged among all levels of hobbyist from beginner to advanced. Our goal is to help educate people about the saltwater aquarium hobby and enhance awareness of the fragility of coral reefs around the world. We hope you will join us and that you find this site useful.

The buying and selling forums are an added benefit that can be used by the contributing members of this forum. Its not intended for folks to come on "pad" there posts so that they can sell, then not be around or contribute, until the next time they want to sell, thats not what we are about, nor is it what we are here for. There are a number of sites that are dedicated to selling, if that is all you are interested in doing I suggest you visit one of those sites. If you are a contributing member and have something that you think could benefit someone else, please feel free to post it up for sale, but this is not a for sale forum board, rather an information forum board in which hobbiest share there experiences and knowledge.