Originally Posted by AzHousePro

Also interested in other ideas as to how to police this area better. If you have an opinion, this is the place to make it known.

Mike

Mike, you already have done the right thing by programming itrader into this forum. Let the buyer/seller use it at their own discretion. You may be treading on thin ice by trying to pass additional judgment.

[rw843]

I can't find my thread entitled 'Phillippl-Ivory' posted on 3-20-13. Can you help me?
rw843

Originally Posted by rw843

I can't find my thread entitled 'Phillippl-Ivory' posted on 3-20-13. Can you help me?
rw843

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showth...hillippl-Ivory

[Blackcats1983]

FOR SALE.....BRAND NEW Mezz Ace-K pool cue with Alpha hybrid shaft. 19oz. $650 or nearest offer??? Never been used

[liquidsenntial]

Randey Mobley stick for sale. check out e-bay.

[hustler4483]

I second we should only allow the OP to write in any wanted/for sale thread, the amount of "nice cue, great guy, Quick check has a special on sandwiches BS is too much", must cues on here are gorgeous and the owner does not need to be told by ten people are pretty it is, if thats the case then post a pic in the gallery so your cue can be glorified and put on a pedestal. People are getting involved who are not at all part of a transaction and putting their two cents in where it is not requested/warranted. Everybody has a choice who to and who not to deal with on here, some people should reserve their opinions because they can be way off base and create some real life issues. There are a fair share of scumbags, the moderator should be the judge if somebody is misrepresenting merchandise or not being fair about something and kick them off the site, it's pretty much common sense, albeit there will be times where two parties have legit arguments and somebody is not going to be happy at the end of the day, this is life.

[BryanC]

FULLY agree. Tired of (un)intentional bumps by "chit-chat" and crosstalk. I have been guilty a couple of times, but it is getting out of hand on some items.

All communication by PM should be adhered to by force, if necessary!

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[hustler4483]

Items that are sold are being bumped, the commentary is crazy, if somebody is not interested in buying, comments should not be allowed, is anything being done about this? The amount of ill advised comments not pertaining to the sale of an item are crazy!

[BryanC]

Originally Posted by hustler4483

Items that are sold are being bumped, the commentary is crazy, if somebody is not interested in buying, comments should not be allowed, is anything being done about this? The amount of ill advised comments not pertaining to the sale of an item are crazy!

No comments of any kind, should be allowed, except 48 hr bumps by the OP, IMO. All communication should be by PM or another method of the poster's choice (text, phone, an alternate e-mail, etc.).
Just my $0.02

[ridewiththewind]

Originally Posted by hustler4483

I second we should only allow the OP to write in any wanted/for sale thread, the amount of "nice cue, great guy, Quick check has a special on sandwiches BS is too much", must cues on here are gorgeous and the owner does not need to be told by ten people are pretty it is, if thats the case then post a pic in the gallery so your cue can be glorified and put on a pedestal. People are getting involved who are not at all part of a transaction and putting their two cents in where it is not requested/warranted. Everybody has a choice who to and who not to deal with on here, some people should reserve their opinions because they can be way off base and create some real life issues. There are a fair share of scumbags, the moderator should be the judge if somebody is misrepresenting merchandise or not being fair about something and kick them off the site, it's pretty much common sense, albeit there will be times where two parties have legit arguments and somebody is not going to be happy at the end of the day, this is life.

The mods have a life beyond AZB. They cannot catch everything. And if someone is trying to warn you off a seller or cue...there is usually good reason. There have been far too many scammed here. That is one of the few times you're gonna see the mods allow a little latitude.

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[JB Cases]

You can't stop people from commenting. Only the OP can control what he does. I either answer queries in pm or answer them all at once with one bump or a rapid bunch of posts at bump time.

[BryanC]

Originally Posted by ridewiththewind

The mods have a life beyond AZB. They cannot catch everything. And if someone is trying to warn you off a seller or cue...there is usually good reason. There have been far too many scammed here.

Good point about warning people of scammers and people with lots of bad deals.
I guess I'm talking more about the "nice cue." and "Does it have the 3/8x10 or the QR joint?" "Will you ship to Guatemala?" -type posts. There is no reason at all these cannot be done in PM.

Even if 20 people want to know the same answer to a question, it's not fair to the guy selling felt pads 10/$1 that actually follows the 48-hr bump rule.

[Gio Sr.]

Originally Posted by BryanC

No comments of any kind, should be allowed, except 48 hr bumps by the OP, IMO. All communication should be by PM or another method of the poster's choice (text, phone, an alternate e-mail, etc.).
Just my $0.02

This is in another sticky by Mr. Wilson "new rules" I wish it would be enforced.

New rules without enforcement is becoming a problem everywhere not just here. I fish off the beach at a state park that has a bunch of rules that tourists ignore. Traffic laws are ignored in NJ on and on. The reason given is always the same budget cuts, not enough staff.

Back to here. I am actively looking to buy a cue. I get frustrated weeding through all the same threads because the rules are being ignored by these guys bumping the hell out of the buddies threads. Most of these bumps are by guys (buddies) with a lot of sales or high trade numbers, lets keep each others threads on the first page or something.

Same selling for me I do a "legal" bump and I'm on the second or third page in less than an hour.

My $.02 Enforcement please!!!

Lou

[cfrandy]

Originally Posted by Gio Sr.

This is in another sticky by Mr. Wilson "new rules" I wish it would be enforced.

New rules without enforcement is becoming a problem everywhere not just here. I fish off the beach at a state park that has a bunch of rules that tourists ignore. Traffic laws are ignored in NJ on and on. The reason given is always the same budget cuts, not enough staff.

Back to here. I am actively looking to buy a cue. I get frustrated weeding through all the same threads because the rules are being ignored by these guys bumping the hell out of the buddies threads. Most of these bumps are by guys (buddies) with a lot of sales or high trade numbers, lets keep each others threads on the first page or something.

Same selling for me I do a "legal" bump and I'm on the second or third page in less than an hour.

My $.02 Enforcement please!!!

Lou

Good luck with enforcement! I have not renewed my membership and seldom come here anymore because of the abuse in this forum!

[HoldemRw]

I would suggests making all trades and sales gentlemans agreement. If buyer or seller is not satisfied both parties must trade back or seller must refund money once they recieve their item back. Then there are no worries about negative feedback unless somebody gets completely ripped off ( like doesnt recieve a item at all ). This would save a lot of headache and very easy to supervise. That way of one person is happy and the other is not then its just a trade back or refund. I think that will keep people honest of its enforced and if somebody refuses to trade back or refund cash then just boot them off cause obviously they are probably not honest people. Not saying there won't be special cases that would need direct attention from a commish but should solve a lot of problems. Either way u have done a wonderful job with the site and people would be dumb to mess their status up on AZ. Honest people should have no problem with a gentlemans agreement deal