how can i post in the buy and sell forum???

[EmilyB]

Ah, I guess I can see that. However I just bought a bunch of things from a very nice gal who was referred here by the CAS. I guess I like to think there are more good people out there then bad.

[G1GY]

I think the 50 post before being able to post in the buy/sell idea is a good thing.

[Doug]

Hi Deb,
I dont really disagree with you on that. Its one thing we considered, is that some do join here on a mention from someone else. And hopefully stay on the board as contributing members

but, that seems to rarely be the case. They do come here, sell their wares and are gone. When we checked stats, it was a large percentage of posts with very few posts, only in the buy/sell. I think it was something like only 50% of total members, had over 50 posts. . Many new posts lately, are someone just here to flog whatever they have for sale.

Now I agree, thats not all bad, as we can always use bargins.

We just decided it was time to draw the line somewhere. Seems like many of the other boards have adopted a similar policy and for the same reasons.

I,m glad to see many members post their support. If it does not seem to be in the best interests of the board, and its members to have a small post limit for the buy/sell, we can always change it again.

Thanks

[muck]

Originally Posted by Doug

I think it was something like only 50% of total members, had over 50 posts. .

Actually it was 18% Doug..

[Beermaster]

But still with 18%, thats still quite a bit of members, This is something i for once agree with on canreef, there is nothing wrong with trying to get people to join in the ongoing chats and discussions on here, with out just useing it to buy/sell

This board has alot of great information, and is why i personally keep comming here, and its fun to see the differences of opinions as well


and before Bob can correct me, yea my spelling sucks lol

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I think he means only 18% of members have over 50 posts, not less than.

I love a good deal (ask anyone) but I think this policy will be a good thing for the site.

[restless]

what if some says I will vouch for the seller .

[Beverly]

Gads! I've got over 3,000 posts I guess that means I can sell EVERYTHING now Not that I want to, though

My comments are in no way knocking the decision of the Mods. Good call on this issue, especially when people show up only to sell stuff and refuse to list their locations. Makes me wonder if they're scam artists or what.

[Quagmire]

Originally Posted by restless

what if some says I will vouch for the seller .

I would think if a person knows you well enough to vouch for you,maybe you could have them buy/sell for you untill your post count is high enough.

[Doug]

Participation on the board, will get an aquarist to 50 posts in no time.