Changes to Classifieds Forum-please read!

[adamhanlon 0]

Dear Wetpixel community,

I am trying out a new policy for posts in the Classifieds forum.

It now requires a minimum of three posts (in any of the other forums) before members can post for sale ads or respond to posts in the forum.

There are two reasons for this:

1. Wetpixel is a vibrant community of individuals that willing and selflessly share their experiences and knowledge. The Classifieds section is there for members of our community to recycle their used gear.

We welcome new members to our community but we do not want to become simply a cheap way for people to sell used gear.

2. Practically, Wetpixel is a very safe way to buy and sell, with thousands of mutually beneficial transactions. However, like all online communities, there are those that seek to defraud people via fraudulent transactions.

Hopefully, requiring a number of posts prior to allowing interactions on the Classifieds forum will increase the security of transactions, and allow buyers/sellers to formulate better opinions about their prospective buyers/sellers.

I am relatively open minded about this new policy and will assess it and revise as appropriate. Please feel free to add any opinions to this thread too.

Adam

[SwiftFF5 134]

I like this policy, thanks. I am a member of another forum that requires 25 posts before gaining the ability to post classifieds ads, so this is still only mildly burdensome and should not pose any serious inconvenience to "real" members of Wetpixel.

[okuma 64]

Three is too low; suggest at least ten valid and cogent postings!

[bubffm 178]

Three is too low; suggest at least ten valid and cogent postings!

 

I agree. Three posts is a bit if a joke. I believe you are heading in the right direction but would think that at least 10 or maybe even 20 posts should be the minimum.

Edited April 5, 2018 by bubffm

[sunnyboy010101 12]

I too agree with 10 maybe 20 as a better minimum. It would also be nice if they had to have say 10 posts before they could PM to buy gear or post "Will you sell me" replies.

[K9Shadow 8]

And this post makes an even 20 for me lol. Kidding aside I like the idea of a minimum post count but I am not sure what a good number would be. I have been a member here since 2007 and only have 20 posts. I am usually a pretty quiet guy in all areas of my life so I tend to not post much. Lately I may average 5 or 10 posts a year on my own Facebook page. I'm not sure I agree with a minimum post count to respond to an ad. I believe there is at least a small number of people who come here to get started and one of the first things they may do after reading all about which system is right for them (cough, cough Canon dslr cough) they would likely try to purchase something. I also think the purchaser assumes more risk than the seller since they will likely send payment and wait for delivery. Just my quick thoughts fwiw.

[SwiftFF5 134]

And this post makes an even 20 for me lol. Kidding aside I like the idea of a minimum post count but I am not sure what a good number would be. I have been a member here since 2007 and only have 20 posts. I am usually a pretty quiet guy in all areas of my life so I tend to not post much. Lately I may average 5 or 10 posts a year on my own Facebook page. I'm not sure I agree with a minimum post count to respond to an ad. I believe there is at least a small number of people who come here to get started and one of the first things they may do after reading all about which system is right for them (cough, cough Canon dslr cough) they would likely try to purchase something. I also think the purchaser assumes more risk than the seller since they will likely send payment and wait for delivery. Just my quick thoughts fwiw.

 

 

Except that this policy would not affect purchasers (unless they are trying to post a "WTB" ad), but rather the sellers - and is designed specifically in attempt to offer at least a little protection for the purchaser, since they are the ones sending money just as you say.

 

 

 

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[K9Shadow 8]

Except that this policy would not affect purchasers (unless they are trying to post a "WTB" ad), but rather the sellers - and is designed specifically in attempt to offer at least a little protection for the purchaser, since they are the ones sending money just as you say.

 

 

 

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I was responding to the above post about needing a certain number of posts before you could message someone to buy an item.

[decostanza 2]

I like the idea...helps validate the person is legit...

[kat86 0]

I too like the idea however.... can it be displayed in such a way that newbies understand the "post x-times" before you can respond to Classifieds? I have too have lurked these pages for a number of years, before joining - and even that was a hurdle!- and only came across this post by accident today when I was browsing.... I had been wondering why I could not respond to posts in the classified section!

All's good

Why did my post, above, get put in as a guest post???


My wetpixel ID is Kat86

Edited June 4, 2018 by kat86

[TimG 62]

Hey Kat86

 

There’s a slightly weird quirk on the system that posts often appear initially as coming from a guest. But this changes quickly to the proper poster’s user name as, hopefully, you experienced.

 

Your point on making sure newcomers understand the rules on Classified advert posting is a good one. Over to the WP Administrator, Adam, to chew that one over.....

[Jcookomdem1 0]

Thank you new member here, from south Florida. Thanks

[jacontente 0]

My posts are still being made as guest , what i need to change? , as above was said , im following the forum for 1 year now i ve learned a lot with it but now that i want to sell some gear i am not being able to do it

[SwiftFF5 134]

@jacontente - if you just hit the "refresh" button, as @TimG mentions above, you will see that your posts in the classifieds section are appearing under your name.

[TimG 62]

@jacontente - if you just hit the "refresh" button, as @TimG mentions above, you will see that your posts in the classifieds section are appearing under your name.

 

Thanks SwiftFF5, you saved me a post... No! Wait!!!

[polonetsivan 0]

thanks for the warning

[dive diva 0]

What do you mean by post? Selling something 3 times? comment 3 times? I am not sure how to do this. I have been a member for 8 years and have never posted anything and now want to sell my gear. Why can I not list on the classifieds?

[TimG 62]

What do you mean by post? Selling something 3 times? comment 3 times? I am not sure how to do this. I have been a member for 8 years and have never posted anything and now want to sell my gear. Why can I not list on the classifieds?

 

 

Yep, you need to comment on something someone has written or write something yourself 3 times. You can then list items on the Classifieds. So comment 3 times will do it.

 

Hope that helps. If not, drop me a PM and I'll explain in more detail.

 

Tim

[smithjmail 1]

Although I have have not posted much, I did post a classified.

My experience would have been much better and more community friendly had I been more familiar with the wet pixel community and how the website functioned. I agree with the new policy.

[TimG 62]

Although I have have not posted much, I did post a classified.

My experience would have been much better and more community friendly had I been more familiar with the wet pixel community and how the website functioned. I agree with the new policy.

 

Thanks James

 

Finding your way around the WP website and using all the Forum's features does take a bit of practice! Some of it is a bit confusing sometimes - but, hey, the advice and the willingness of people to chip-in and offer some fascinating insights make it one of the best forums I have used. And, best of all I reckon, no-one slags anyone off!

[Catlic 0]

I confess that I started following the forum because I was interested in the classified section. Now that I'm interested in an article I couldn't respond to the announcement, and I discovered the reason. However, I find this policy correct. Thank you

I confess that I started following the forum because I was interested in the classified section. Now that I'm interested in an article I couldn't respond to the announcement, and I discovered the reason. However, I find this policy correct. Thank you

[adewater 0]

Thanks for the information Adam, great idea.

[desertvisitor 1]

I understand the policy and have seen it on other forums as well.  I believe it is a good idea.  I will endeavor to do my part by finding a thread or two I can add value too (my video skills are definitely only recreational).  However, I'd like to buy from a member here if someone has the discontinued lens I'm looking for laying on a shelf.  Hopefully, I'm not abusing the policy by getting in my 3 posts so I can ask.  

[Mags 4]

Sounds like a very good idea. The underwater photography world is quite a niche group and this seems very sensible.

[TimG 62]

57 minutes ago, Mags said:

Sounds like a very good idea. The underwater photography world is quite a niche group and this seems very sensible.

We try, Mags. God knows, we try........