*** CLASSIFIED FORUM RULES - Read before posting ***

[hondata03]

i dont know how to shrink

[ericrwalker]

What the hell does this have to do with "Posting rules for classifieds"?

[stiller fan]

i was thinking the same thing before i posted my msg above.....

[ericrwalker]

Just wanted to make sure I was reading the title right....Glad I am not alone.

[hondata03]

I's it cool if I post motor for sale in classifieds

[award78]

Originally Posted by Wardsweb

You must have at least 10 post outside the classifieds section before posting in the classfieds section. If you do not, your post will be deleted.

I regret to have to impose such a rule, but this section is not for people who only post to sell and do not participate in the forum.


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This rule is being reviewed!!!!!!!

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Please PM a mod if you are new and want to post an ad without it being removed 3/10/2006 !!!!!!

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This rule is ***! A lot of people are missing out on parts because noobs cant post classifieds. I sold my accord, so what am I going to post about here. I'm just gonna get bashed for buying a nissan.

Oh well, I have a lot of parts so I'll try to post anyway. Hopefully you wont delete it.

BTW. The reason I didn't post in any forums when I had an accord is because of flamers.---- "SEARCH, SEARCH, SEARCH.....GOOGLE"

Thanks
Aaron

[andysinnh]

Originally Posted by award78

This rule is ***! A lot of people are missing out on parts because noobs cant post classifieds. I sold my accord, so what am I going to post about here. I'm just gonna get bashed for buying a nissan.

Oh well, I have a lot of parts so I'll try to post anyway. Hopefully you wont delete it.

BTW. The reason I didn't post in any forums when I had an accord is because of flamers.---- "SEARCH, SEARCH, SEARCH.....GOOGLE"

Thanks
Aaron

Aaron - this rule is here for a specific reason - to prevent the forum from turning into another Craigslist, including classifieds for thigns other than Accord/Honda items. This forum is an attempt at being a Honda community where folks share their views, experiences, questions, answers, etc. The 10-post rule for classifieds is the method chosen to insure that folks do more than a dump-and-run for classifieds, espeically since it'll be hard to sell a part over the internet if the buyer doesn't know if you're for real or not - and the 10 posts is one method to at least see if the person is serious enough to perhaps trust (sort of like the eBay feedback system).

What troubles me is that you state you don't post in forums because of flamers. As moderators, our goal at driveaccord is to prevent that flaming and make this a friendly place to be. And perhaps that's the most important underlying reason for the classified rule. If you want to put your classifieds here on DA, you're more than welcome, but spend some time sharing your experiences here for a while and then feel free to post your classifieds!

andy

[BenjiBoy650]

Originally Posted by award78

This rule is ***! A lot of people are missing out on parts because noobs cant post classifieds. I sold my accord, so what am I going to post about here. I'm just gonna get bashed for buying a nissan.

Oh well, I have a lot of parts so I'll try to post anyway. Hopefully you wont delete it.

BTW. The reason I didn't post in any forums when I had an accord is because of flamers.---- "SEARCH, SEARCH, SEARCH.....GOOGLE"

Thanks
Aaron

Sorry the rule isn't for new members to debate.. If the majority of the regulars wanted to change this rule, we would listen to them. But for someone who has no idea what this forum has gone through, and then for them to tell the mods who have been on this forum for many years what they need to do? Next time, just ask nicely. It's infinitely more likely for us to let you post if you just said "I sold my Accord, can I post some parts for sale?" Instead, the first line I read is "This rule is ***!" Wow, great first impression!

You sold your Accord, not your brain! You still have knowledge of an Accord, you still know how to give advice, you still remember what kind of problems you had with it. I sold my Accord too, I still contributed for a while. Hey, I wrote the FAQ for a car I've never owned in my life. Same goes for stevencrosbie. So you can still post if you'd like, but it seems like you don't want to.

So you don't post on forums because of flamers...suddenly when there's cash on the line for you, it's definitely okay to post, worth the risks of getting flamed, not to mention breaking forum rules at the same time. When it's time to contribute or help others with their problems, it's not worth it. Did I read that correctly?

[MotorCity Honda]

Originally Posted by BenjiBoy650

Sorry the rule isn't for new members to debate.. If the majority of the regulars wanted to change this rule, we would listen to them.

Every playground has it's rules.. this is one of ours..

I for one like the rule and think the risk (spammers and scammers) FAR outweighs the reward (missing out on a supposed good deal).

[award78]

Originally Posted by andysinnh

Aaron - this rule is here for a specific reason - to prevent the forum from turning into another Craigslist, including classifieds for thigns other than Accord/Honda items. This forum is an attempt at being a Honda community where folks share their views, experiences, questions, answers, etc. The 10-post rule for classifieds is the method chosen to insure that folks do more than a dump-and-run for classifieds, espeically since it'll be hard to sell a part over the internet if the buyer doesn't know if you're for real or not - and the 10 posts is one method to at least see if the person is serious enough to perhaps trust (sort of like the eBay feedback system).

What troubles me is that you state you don't post in forums because of flamers. As moderators, our goal at driveaccord is to prevent that flaming and make this a friendly place to be. And perhaps that's the most important underlying reason for the classified rule. If you want to put your classifieds here on DA, you're more than welcome, but spend some time sharing your experiences here for a while and then feel free to post your classifieds!

andy

I guess I understand your concerns. I've never actually been on this forum before and my "flamer" comment was based on previous experience with other forums, so I appologize for the prejudgment. As for the "real or not " issue, I have pics of almost everything I'm selling. But regardless, I'll respect your rule, it shouldn't be hard to get 10 posts.

[award78]

Originally Posted by BenjiBoy650

Sorry the rule isn't for new members to debate.. If the majority of the regulars wanted to change this rule, we would listen to them. But for someone who has no idea what this forum has gone through, and then for them to tell the mods who have been on this forum for many years what they need to do? Next time, just ask nicely. It's infinitely more likely for us to let you post if you just said "I sold my Accord, can I post some parts for sale?" Instead, the first line I read is "This rule is ***!" Wow, great first impression!

You sold your Accord, not your brain! You still have knowledge of an Accord, you still know how to give advice, you still remember what kind of problems you had with it. I sold my Accord too, I still contributed for a while. Hey, I wrote the FAQ for a car I've never owned in my life. Same goes for stevencrosbie. So you can still post if you'd like, but it seems like you don't want to.

Ok. I guess I have a strange sence of humor or way of talking. I didn't think anyone would take that much offence when I said "This rule is ***". But I appologize, I had just tried to post on accordinglydone who required 30 posts before the classifieds could even be seen, so I was anoyed.

I really don't think I have that much good advice to give. I sold my car mainly because of the problems I couldn't figure out, so I'm not the best mechanic but I try. Hell, everything I learned is from searching forums so why beat a dead horse.

Originally Posted by BenjiBoy650

So you don't post on forums because of flamers...suddenly when there's cash on the line for you, it's definitely okay to post, worth the risks of getting flamed, not to mention breaking forum rules at the same time. When it's time to contribute or help others with their problems, it's not worth it. Did I read that correctly?

If so you have a strange way of reading. Don't put words in my mouth. I remember needing cheaper used parts when I had an accord and still do with my present vehicle. I have a bunch of stuff that I need to get rid of and I figured someone else might need it. I don't think I'll get rich off of selling this stuff, I even considered throwing it out. So I guess I'm willing to take the small risk of getting flamed by posting a bunch of parts that may be useful to someone. Plus I guess I've gotten braver, not as much as a B***H anymore. Who cares, Flame on.

But your right, I don't want "This rule is ***" to be my first and last impression. So I will try to find time to obide by your rules and get 10 posts, I'm already 7 posts away.

[Michael_Mansion]

this is a really stupid rule. I come to these forums for knowledge and to offer up parts to sell to other fellow Honda enthusiasts, and you people just try to increase the post count by making me post random stuff in order to increase my post count? MOst other forums don't make such stupid rules.

What's the deal here???

[stevencrosbie]

We do this so some of us can get a gauge on who a member is before we enter agreements to purchase products.

As well, if you are a real enthusiast, you will find the time to make a few posts as I'm sure you have a wealth of knowledge to help other new members. We have lots of new people everyday who could use the help.

I realize you don't agree with the rule, but it is one that we as a forum use to help this place be closer to family versus the other forums we see online.

[brickman]

Yea..that's it...it's just to increase the post count.

[BenjiBoy650]

Originally Posted by Michael_Mansion

MOst other forums don't make such stupid rules.

Then please go sell your wares on other stupid forums, because this rule is not as uncommon as you say.

http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showforum=29
http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showth...&threadid=5300
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361656
http://board.accordtuner.com/showthread.php?t=25400

I'd like to propose that we up the requirements to 50 posts (as is the case with Mazda6Club) or 6 months (as in the case with OdyClub). Or we can make it 15 ACCEPTABLE posts and 30 days, as AcuraZine