Added rules and more

[JMSCARD]

I agree. Just the facts. Inquiring into the item being sold and only pertinent information. Makes it easier for a potential buyer to evaluate the item and make a informed decision. I missed too many good deals because of the excessive babble in the thread.

OK.... dont take this the wrong way but if thats the way you like to buy stuff just read the OP and decide if you want it.... others can babble? I guess I just totally am missing what the big deal is here.... I mean isn't that what a Forum is?

[RIPFENCE]

i agree with jason..when the forum is no longer fun i will attempt to have fun on one of the other ose knockoffs,clones,copies, etc...i feel a little responsable for the rule change because i do enjoy deal making and commenting now and again on the sale threads especially with the friends i have made here..this is what makes it the best forum out there though..

[m4a1usr]

I guess I just totally am missing what the big deal is here.... I mean isn't that what a Forum is?

You are missing something obviously. The for sale forum is for items to be sold in the OP comments and pictures. Not a series of additional comments on page 2 about why this could work in some other application when the OP has already stated the item is no longer for sale because its been sold. Thats the point. Just like on Rumrunner, the post should be void of additional comments (no benefit to the OP right?) and the thread closed/ locked. Making comments only keeps the post active (while there is nothing for sale!) and if someone wants to know if the same setup will work START A NEW THREAD IN THE GENERAL TOPICS FORUM. Its not a difficult concept to grasp. I can see why Steve is frustrated. Some for sale ads have 3 or 4 pages of addditional commentaries, beyond the OP having already sold the item. Its ludicrous.

I'm not using you as an example Jason. So dont take this the wrong way but this does need to get fixed. I can put an ad up and if I dont monitor it daily and bump it daily, in one measly week its 3 pages back due to chatter. Not volume of sales. Just simple gabbing. My 2 cents.

John

[JMSCARD]

John I am pretty sure the thread that provoked this was my 1520 motor thread from last night that steve jumped in on (just long time members having fun)... and its NOT SOLD yet... I know what you are saying... just drastic measures to take all at once... is what it is though... we can like it or lump it.... but some of the deleted by moderators post were good info pertaining to the sale... not all but some... '

Also John what about what the new member stated a few posts ago about the additional comments helping him determine what the item could be used for and in, and wether or not the seller was reputable? Obviously you know a 10xl motor isn't gonna work for a 40" mono but does everyone? isn't it helpful to new members for a fellow member to jump in and say "to all looking at this thread this is a great motor for the Titan 29's and MM's who are looking for a great sport motor?" you know remarks like these help some say "hey I could use that".... we need to think "outside our little box" and remember what is a PIA to us long term members may be very helpful to others...

no biggie though john, I always respect and enjoy your posts.. its good to get all ponts of view...... just wanted to point out mine:) I will stop now though before I get in trouble... :)

You are missing something obviously. The for sale forum is for items to be sold in the OP comments and pictures. Not a series of additional comments on page 2 about why this could work in some other application when the OP has already stated the item is no longer for sale because its been sold. Thats the point. Just like on Rumrunner, the post should be void of additional comments (no benefit to the OP right?) and the thread closed/ locked. Making comments only keeps the post active (while there is nothing for sale!) and if someone wants to know if the same setup will work START A NEW THREAD IN THE GENERAL TOPICS FORUM. Its not a difficult concept to grasp. I can see why Steve is frustrated. Some for sale ads have 3 or 4 pages of addditional commentaries, beyond the OP having already sold the item. Its ludicrous.

I'm not using you as an example Jason. So dont take this the wrong way but this does need to get fixed. I can put an ad up and if I dont monitor it daily and bump it daily, in one measly week its 3 pages back due to chatter. Not volume of sales. Just simple gabbing. My 2 cents.

John

[Diegoboy]

There are plenty of boards offered here on OSE for open discussion, but the general rule is to keep it "on topic"
The swap shop is NO exceptoin. The topic is (an Item for sale), not how your other boats run, or what you had for dinner last night.

How my other boats ran = THIS board

What I ate for dinner last night = THIS board

See, there's a place for everything.

[Boatman]

No one has mentioned the for sale ads that state NO PM"S. Well I feel PM's are just fine. If you cant check time stamps then there is something wrong. On the buyers end well it is like fishing. You catch some you lose some. If a price can be negotiated through PM then it keeps the board clear.

[m4a1usr]

John I am pretty sure the thread that provoked this was my 1520 motor thread from last night that steve jumped in

That very well could be. I was not even aware. I saw your ad but didnt click on it. Sounds like there was something that maybe provoked this. That should be the focus or concentration of effort if you suspect participation. I'm happy with what ever rules Steve and the Moderators put in place. If I get banned or warned its because I violated some rule they put in place. I deserve it. And will live with it.

John

[igottalongone]

bump

[old guy]

There are plenty of boards offered here on OSE for open discussion, but the general rule is to keep it "on topic"
The swap shop is NO exceptoin. The topic is (an Item for sale), not how your other boats run, or what you had for dinner last night.

How my other boats ran = THIS board

What I ate for dinner last night = THIS board

See, there's a place for everything.

[RIPFENCE]

if we are talking only one bump a week what happens if other people ask multiple questions about the item that everyone should know? then the thread is going to keep getting bumped..but it still on topic so we will be breaking the rules...what about listing who has priority on "dibbs" you are breaking the rules...its already happening if you are paying attention..i spend hours upon hours and spend significant money on ose because i love rc boating and its fun to connect with fellow boaters..it is an rc forum and maybe things are getting a little too nitpicky/serious for my taste and that is fine...i just hope its still a good place to be a part of as more and more rules come into play...and yes i was a part on jasons thread where we were goofing on several fronts amongst friends...50 plus posts later we got into trouble..yes the thread was clogged and all that jazz but if we are worried about "bandwidth" then why are we taking on new members? i do not know just my opinion..for the most part i follow the rules and try to be a good little rc boat forum boy!!! lol but please keep the fun around here

[Diegoboy]

Discussion about the possible item purchase is acceptable because buyers will clearly have questions. Off topic discussions and posts like:

Nice boat man!
or
Good luck with the sale
or
I wish I had the funds

Those are not acceptable and those types of posts will be deleted.

[RIPFENCE]

so were are actually talking the real "bump" and not other possibilities of the the thread getting bumped because of "on topic" questions...i read stevens post wrong "or anything else that bumps the thread to the top"

[egneg]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ight=nice+boat

[Diegoboy]

The rule took effect 3-4-11, any prior occurrences were not breaking any rules.

[RIPFENCE]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ight=nice+boat

lol chuck you are still a good bloke though wait i have to remain on topic here