Makers flood posting... bomb posting.. spam?

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Hi people. I just decided to voice my opinion on a matter I'm noticing in the makers fixed blade for sale forum. The maker ___ and the maker ____ ______ both tend to drop 4-6 posts in the for sale forum in one day moving other makers off front page to page 2. I feel (I'm not sure of for sale posting limits... so maybe it's already there...) that there should be a limit that is enforced to ensure makers have their post shown on page one for more than a day or 2 once someone drops 6 post in an hour... I feel this is a fail to the other makers (obviously) and to us collectors/buyers that keep this forum throbbing with cash flow :) PEACE MOFOS! :D ----- and yes I have a right to rant here! thanks all!


EDIT: removed names per the makers request. I posted this with 2 names, one was accurate, one not as much, and I failed to list one that definitely drops multiple posts. BUT I guess names don't matter, the idea is what matters and apparently that isn't of much an issue with most. SO that is why I editted this initial POST.

ALSO this isn't to bash any maker, only to discuss and make a comment on the idea of post bombing and how it effects (or doesn't effect) the for sale forum.
 
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Some people want rules for everything. I suppose it is too inconvenient for you to go to page 2 in case you missed something?
 
I have read the rules concerning sales on this forum and I couldn't find any limits on posts. What I did find was and I quote "You are encouraged to post your offerings for sale, and create as many threads as you have individual sets of knives". I believe this is what I am doing. If I am breaking a rule that I have overlooked I am sorry and would like a mod to explain it to me as I tend to play by the rules and do not intend to offend anyone. Regards,


Darrin
 
I do believe that back when posting to a thread "bumped it back to the top" that there was a limit of 2 threads per person on the first page. Once the format changed so that threads stayed in the order they were posted (even if they were replied to), the 2 threads on the first page rule was dropped.

Personaly I like the new format where the threads don't get BBT'd:thumbup:, but the no limit on 1st page threads sometimes does get overwhelming.....

Bruce
 
Gatogordo- No, I don't want rules for everything.. I feel this forum has perhaps too many rules.. however it's lasted a long time and seems to be successful. So maybe EXTRA rules on the internet (where we aren't face to face as much and REAL) are good.

darrin sanders- I feel as though I owe you an apology. If the rules are as stated then post away. I just wanted to bring this up as I feel it is a sensitive issue with some... again, sorry.
 
Seems a bit of contradictory information here - As well as the info posted by Darrin above, in the 'Rules for the Exchange forums - Updated 5/23/2011', Section 3 rules for sellers point 15, it says 'Consolidate your sales listings. Do not list single items in separate threads.'
 
Ausie, thanks for the post. and Oneill, your knives are amazing.. and I feel it to IS a matter of consideration, hence why I started this post. That and over reading a few comments from other makers.

POINT IS, be kind, like I stated in first post, consolidate posts... don't drop 6 in one hour pushing others out.. Personal websites should be where you really showcase ALL your knives..

I knew this was a sensitive topic and would have both sides represented. Healthy discussion requires a bit of tension once in a while :)

TO ALL MAKERS - thanks for keeping up the great work and offering amazing knives.. You make em, we buy, and everyone is mostly happy :) cheers!
 
I agree that this is an issue, particularly for other makers who try to be considerate to others by consolidating their listings. And as a buyer, I certainly consider it a turnoff/nuisance when I go to the Fixed Blade and Folder subforums and see that a maker has carpet bombed the first page with threads. Most makers, as well as nearly every paying member who posts in the "For Sale by Individual" subforums, seem to have no trouble abiding by the "consolidate your listings" guideline, so I don't see why a few individuals should persist in flouting it.
 
I think it gets real freakin' confusing sometimes to have multiple knives listed in one thread.I'd much prefer the multiple threads of single knives. I will shop many pages back,on the exchange forums.Most here know how to navigate the BF's site
-Vince
 
It's a tough road to hoe. Where's the middle ground?
 
Who needs a middle ground? What's wrong with consolidating posts in the makers' forums same as all the other forums in the Exchange have been doing for years?
 
VCM3, you post knives for sale often, and usually it is a post with 2 or more knives O_O but you say you prefer to look up knives for sale that are a single post per knife O_O

I guess for me, a paying gold member, yes I want my for sale posts to remain on page 1 as long as possible, but its no biggie.. But IMO for the makers, whom pay more to sell their goods, should have emore front page time, and this means other makers should try to consolidate posts... It's not hard.. and if a maker is spitting out 10 knives every couple days.. GET A WEB SITE... no? yes?

I like cougar's idea, moderate this shiz. I wish more makers would step up and voice their opinion-- though I see another post recently some did.. So does the problem go away or do we just deal with it again, for real? I would hate to see a group of makers practicing bombing posts to push others off the front page and see it progress to makers leaving the site due to lameness.. I don't see it happening here, but people are people and ... well you know :E
 
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Multiple threads for single knives are better, no matter how many are posted on the first page. I may scroll through the sales forum and see a maker's name with "Knives for Sale" as his subject. Unless I really like the maker, I may not glance at it. But if I scroll through the thread and see a certain type of knife listed in the subject line that I am interested in, I will probably look at it.

I look at the sales forum once a day. I don't care if one maker posts a bunch of knives consecutively in different threads because I make a habit to skim all of the knife threads posted that day (which is easy to do by simply looking at the date of the post). What's the difference between one maker with multiple threads v. 10 makes with one thread. Eventually they are all going to get bumped off the first page...
 
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