max power Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Yay! This should keep the ass nuggets from signing up just to sell their crappy bikes. Twats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 was trying, then couldnt peel my eyes off hawkins and his spectacle. but shhh....dont ask dont tell...... don't pursue.... I saw you eyeballing me... from afar... don't lie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 looks good casper to me..but who am i? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 My 2 cents...I understand that you don't want to use the forum for classified ads...and you created this so you can do whatever you want or whatever the consensus wants. However, I don't see a problem with a new guy signing up and wanting to sell his motorcycle first thing. I see this as a motorcycle forum and if it's motorcycle related...I'm all for it. We have a Sound Stage, an area for smack talk about non-riding topics, an off-topic area, etc., on a motorcycle forum. With anything used, you run the risk of getting less than you paid. If a newb wants to post a bike, let the potential buyer decide...that's all. I'd hate to miss out on a potential deal just because a person is new. What does a few post buy us in terms of a seller's reputation...especially when they can post about music, smack-talk, and other miscellaneous items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 My 2 cents...I understand that you don't want to use the forum for classified ads...and you created this so you can do whatever you want or whatever the consensus wants. However, I don't see a problem with a new guy signing up and wanting to sell his motorcycle first thing. I see this as a motorcycle forum and if it's motorcycle related...I'm all for it. We have a Sound Stage, an area for smack talk about non-riding topics, an off-topic area, etc., on a motorcycle forum. With anything used, you run the risk of getting less than you paid. If a newb wants to post a bike, let the potential buyer decide...that's all. I'd hate to miss out on a potential deal just because a person is new. What does a few post buy us in terms of a seller's reputation...especially when they can post about music, smack-talk, and other miscellaneous items?It took me awhile to decide to do this. 600rr.net, zx-10r.net, columbusracing.com, and several other websites do this. I never liked it. So I definitely see your point. However, now I'm beginning to understand why they do it. In the past two weeks we've had over 100 new users sign up. Of those, about 25% signed up only to sell their stuff, most without even posting an introduction. No, 50 posts and being here 30 days definitely doesn't tell us much about the person. However, it is likely scammers won't make the effort in order to post their stuff. The legit people will. This is a trial. We'll see how it goes. So far, your's is the first complaint (not really a complaint, but negative opinion of it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 What if the 50 posts/30 days is cut in half or removed IF they become a SUPPORTER? At least we would be getting something from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 What if the 50 posts/30 days is cut in half or removed IF they become a SUPPORTER? At least we would be getting something from them.It gets removed completely for supporters, sponsors, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 That works. Thanks mang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I cant believe the amount of people doing it in the last month. Glad you finally set something up. 50/30 is great IMO, not as bad as some of the sites too. Zorro, the problem I see is that the person is just posting it for sale to get as much advertisement as possible, then once its sold that person likely disappears from the site which does no good for anyone on here. I also like if ur a supporter the rule disappears completely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrjess0815 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 This was deff a good idea. Every other newb post i read had some shit they wanted to sell.. not like its devastating or anything. but just kinda rude?? I guess thats the word I'm looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Zorro, the problem I see is that the person is just posting it for sale to get as much advertisement as possible, then once its sold that person likely disappears from the site which does no good for anyone on here. Being in the market for a bike, I'd like to see as many listings as possible. I'm not worried about folks coming and going...that's life, right? If I was King for a day, I'd do away with the "educated" area before I'd impose this rule. What's more useful, trash-talking gibberish or an ad for a motorcycle?True, I don't have to (and don't) read these meaningless threads, could the same be applied to newbs advertising their bikes?And as far as other forum's and their rules, there's only one forum for me...and that's ohioriders Plus, don't we want to blaze our own trail? Why be followers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 This was deff a good idea. Every other newb post i read had some shit they wanted to sell.. not like its devastating or anything. but just kinda rude?? I guess thats the word I'm looking forMaybe poor etiquette. However, if a newb was giving away free money...would you care? A newb might have a good deal...and might be in hurry for cash in these poor economic times. I'd like to see a regular member on this forum take advantage of a good deal. I think I'm up to 6 cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 The rule could always be waived by Ben on an individual basis. Especially if it's someone that is well known on other forums, just not here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Maybe poor etiquette. However, if a newb was giving away free money...would you care? A newb might have a good deal...and might be in hurry for cash in these poor economic times. I'd like to see a regular member on this forum take advantage of a good deal. I think I'm up to 6 cents...But, have you seen any noobies posting good deals yet? I havent, then again I'm a cheap ass sometimes. The rule could always be waived by Ben on an individual basis. Especially if it's someone that is well known on other forums, just not here+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 But, have you seen any noobies posting good deals yet? I havent, then again I'm a cheap ass sometimes. +1I haven't seen many good deals...but I like looking at their posts to see what the market is on certain bikes. With that being said, I haven't seen many good deals on bikes from members either. The gsxr 750 for 3500 seems like the best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 i agree with all this wtg casper. i think i was one of the first to show my displeasure with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Take a look at the Bike Shop forum: http://www.ohio-riders.net/forumdisplay.php?f=43Does that header look ok to everyone? Does the wording make it fairly clear?Looks good to me.....and HIGHLY visible!!! I think the time idea Kyle? came up with, in addition to, was a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I haven't seen many good deals...but I like looking at their posts to see what the market is on certain bikes. With that being said, I haven't seen many good deals on bikes from members either. The gsxr 750 for 3500 seems like the best...as far as deals from members go, i know with my bike, i dont want to list it at a ridiculously low price on here. anyone can read the forums and send pms once they sign up, so where i might let my bike go for less to someone i know on here, i dont want everybody and their mother to know what id really let the bike go for. seems to me like nobody wants to haggle anymore. obo means make an offer and well talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyGrl Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Ok so I have been on here since August and can't figure out how to become a supporter? I even had a sticker on my bike Do I need to pay someone? haha Or is there a secret button to push? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Ok so I have been on here since August and can't figure out how to become a supporter? I even had a sticker on my bike Do I need to pay someone? haha Or is there a secret button to push?Hit USER CP. Column on the left at the bottom, click on PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS. Paypal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyGrl Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Ok Paypal done... but newb still there! I am not one that posts a lot.. could that be a reason? I have been a member since August... shouldn't that count too? I don't want to be a newbeeeee anymore hahaha Edited February 24, 2009 by ScrappyGrl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyGrl Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 ok....so does anyone know how to quit being a newb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 ok....so does anyone know how to quit being a newb?You should be able to edit it in your User CP;)Or just start post whoring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyGrl Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Duh! That was easy! HAHA ...I couldn't figure out a title.. That was hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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