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Neil 25-10-2007 21:28
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Many forums I go on require users to either donate to the forum or have a highish post count. After all if you want to make money out of the forum surely you should be prepared to make a donation. What do you all think?

flashy 25-10-2007 21:29
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i agree, but dare i say i agree? will i be shouted down again? there is a rule on this in the rules to this site, and rightly so too

Neil 25-10-2007 21:32
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I use a car forum and you have to be a gold member to post for sale ads, its a way of getting people to donate.

I have noticed a couple of first time poster with adverts recently.

flashy 25-10-2007 21:35
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and that was my point exactly Neil, thats why i opened my mouth

flashy 25-10-2007 21:40
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16: Animals must NOT be sold on this site until the Admin has been notifyed and has approved the sale or one of the super moderators in the event Admin can not be contacted.


and before anyone says anything i had NOTHING to do with broadhurst being told to remove his post, i have no problems with him, i only said what i said in another thread because the person selling the pups hadnt even introduced himself and was obviously only posting because he was selling the pups.

Neil 25-10-2007 21:45
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I wonder why we have the animal rule. I just went and read the rules again in case we had any new ones.

Forum Rules

BERNADETTE 25-10-2007 21:50
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Surely it is the decision of the site owner whether sellers should donate to the site.

Neil 25-10-2007 21:58
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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE (Post 484973)
Surely it is the decision of the site owner whether sellers should donate to the site.
Of course it is, I was just asking what people thought thats all. Like I said I use many forums and some don't allow you to post for sale until you have donated and some do let you.

I am only trying to start a debate.

WillowTheWhisp 25-10-2007 22:03
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It's an interesting point, but last time I tried to donate to AccyWeb it wouldn't let me. :(

BERNADETTE 25-10-2007 22:06
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Was just making a point and have to say if it were the case I would have no problem with making a donation. What we have to remember is that there will be people who are members of the site who for one reason or another can't afford to donate. As for selling I have never put anything on for sale though I did offer a computer trolley free. For my trouble I got people who were not even interested making silly comments. It does get to you when something like that happens, if your not interested why comment?

WillowTheWhisp 25-10-2007 22:10
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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE (Post 484985)
if your not interested why comment?
Good question, but looking on the positive side it does keep the thread bumped and showing as a new post so could attract more people who might want to buy.

Neil 25-10-2007 22:11
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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE (Post 484985)
What we have to remember is that there will be people who are members of the site who for one reason or another can't afford to donate.
But why should you make money from the site if your not prepared to give a bit back.

BERNADETTE 25-10-2007 22:13
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 484992)
But why should you make money from the site if your not prepared to give a bit back.
Neil if you read all my post I said I wouldn't have a problem!!

Neil 25-10-2007 22:14
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I know you said that.

Would you prefer me to debate the other side instead? I can usually debate an issue from both sides of the fence

BERNADETTE 25-10-2007 22:23
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 484994)
I know you said that.

Would you prefer me to debate the other side instead? I can usually debate an issue from both sides of the fence
Go on then lets have both sides to the debate:p

Neil 25-10-2007 22:29
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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE (Post 485001)
Go on then lets have both sides to the debate:p
OK then.

The sellers are actually providing a service to the other forum members. I have bought several item from the buy/sell forum myself. By forcing people to donate we could end up losing members to other local forums.


Like I said Bernadette I was just interested in others peoples thoughts on the subject, I know what I think.

BERNADETTE 25-10-2007 22:31
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What sort of money are we talking? I would say 10% was reasonable.

Neil 25-10-2007 22:36
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I was just referring to any donation so could be a fiver. This is not fleebay you know :D

BERNADETTE 25-10-2007 22:39
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 485009)
I was just referring to any donation so could be a fiver. This is not fleebay you know :D
I know was just thinking if you sold something for a tenner a quid sounds about right. Suppose you would have to think on higher amounts 10% might seem steep:p

garinda 25-10-2007 22:42
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What about prossies?

After all the Lancashire Evening Telegraph is full of adverts offering their services.

garinda 25-10-2007 22:50
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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 485013)
What about prossies?

After all the Lancashire Evening Telegraph is full of adverts offering their services.


By the way, that was a serious question.

The LET is a family newspaper, there is no age restriction on buying it. It isn't illegal to offer 'escort' services, so what would happen if someone did it on here?

Neil 25-10-2007 22:52
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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 485013)
What about prossies?
What about them?
I am working with a bloke who just moved from Denver to Vegas, they are legal in Vegas but somewhat expensive he says.

mez 26-10-2007 07:39
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i don't think that people who only post on here to sell animals should get away with it ..if im interested in buying something its because i know them off their postings on here or have met at meets .....

flashy 26-10-2007 07:41
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Originally Posted by mez (Post 485049)
i don't think that people who only post on here to sell animals should get away with it ..if im interested in buying something its because i know them off their postings on here or have met at meets .....


EXACTLY Mez, that was the point i was TRYING to put across in the puppies thread, but no as usual i get shouted down for it, i'm glad someone else agrees, the guy had 2 posts, it was obvious thats the only reason why he was on here

WillowTheWhisp 26-10-2007 09:34
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I feel that way about people coming round to the house to either bring or collect things after I sold something to somebody on another forum who collected it and then turned very nasty. It really worried me that he knew where I lived and might turn up here when Busman was working.

On the other hand from a forum owner's point of view when I used to run one (now defunct as the reason behind its creation no longer exists) I didn't object to people joining to buy and sell things because that often led to other posts and they became active members. It's really down to how the forum owner feels about those things. I used to have a Melaleuca ad in my signature but I didn't put it there without asking Roy's permission because I felt it was only courteous to do so.

So, I suppose what I'm really saying is that as long as something isn't against the forum rules then it's OK by me.

lancsdave 26-10-2007 10:30
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I asked this question in July and it nearly resulted in a court case :rolleyes:

WillowTheWhisp 26-10-2007 10:33
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ooer, which, what where?

Neil 26-10-2007 10:55
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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 485078)
I asked this question in July and it nearly resulted in a court case :rolleyes:
That's because you have the tact of a bull. Unlike myself, I could work for the UN:D

lancsdave 26-10-2007 10:58
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 485083)
That's because you have the tact of a bull. Unlike myself, I could work for the UN:D

But I don't want to work for Useless Numpties :p

grego 26-10-2007 12:13
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I think it is courtesy to at least be a regular member before trying to sell something, though when newbies spark a debate or get comments from long standing members it will put most people off becoming a regular. Maybe if Roy wanted to stop newbies selling he could put a post count ban a bit like the old arcade. I'm sure Less gave instruction on how you can still donate a little while back so I think its still possible, but can you really force the newbie sellers when a lot of the regulars still haven't donated?

WillowTheWhisp 26-10-2007 16:16
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I think I did the same thing that Less's instruction said but they payment just bounced back with the message that the recipient refused to accept it. :(

Maybe the fact that Roy hasn't put a post count requirement or a donation requirement indicates that he doesn't feel it necessary.

elubird 26-10-2007 16:19
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To all Accyweb and especially the rude few, where have manners gone?. A gentle post about selling would have helped, instead a rude and most likely stupid member of your site, stopped me ever useing it and has made me tell everyone on the 6 othersites i post on what a backward forum site accyweb is. Manners are a sign of intelligence, to say the few let the rest of you down is to say you have not the drive or intelligence to prevent them giving you a bad name. Maybe that is what is wrong with Accrington, who knows, all i know is this, he/she/it who strives to improve and help is a better he/she/it then someone who surfs the forums for arguments. You have let all yourselfs down.

WillowTheWhisp 26-10-2007 16:24
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Originally Posted by elubird (Post 485141)
You have let all yourselfs down.
Hang on a mo. Please don't generalise. I for one haven't let anyone down. I haven't argued with you, been rude to you, or have the foggiest idea what you were selling or what anyone said to you about what you were selling so please don't address all the members as one mass group. I'm as much an individual on here as you are, and so is everyone else. Some of us agree with some others of us on some subjects. Some of us disagree with others of us on other subjects. I can agree with someone one minute and disagree with the same person on a different thread on a different topic.

If you live in Accrington then what ever you perceive to be wrong with the town is just as much down to you as anyone else.

BERNADETTE 26-10-2007 16:32
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If you have/had a problem with something that was said in the post you should have pressed the report button. It is very unfair of you to class all the members in a bad light if you have had a problem with one. As for going onto other sites and complaining about this one that is well out of order IMO. I think you will find that this is the most popular forum of all the local ones.

BERNADETTE 26-10-2007 16:53
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May I just add you will have to look long and hard before you will find another group of people as helpful as the members on here. They will go out of their way to offer any assistance you might need be it emotional or practical.

flashy 26-10-2007 17:32
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willow i think he/she/it whatever elubird is, is referring to me, sticks and stones and all that....Bernie i did just that, i hit the report button and reported myself

BERNADETTE 26-10-2007 17:41
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Originally Posted by flashytart (Post 485159)
willow i think he/she/it whatever elubird is, is referring to me, sticks and stones and all that....Bernie i did just that, i hit the report button and reported myself
It is not right coming on and having a go like that IMHO.

flashy 26-10-2007 17:45
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no it isnt Bernie, but i suppose i did start it so its my own fault

BERNADETTE 26-10-2007 17:53
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Originally Posted by flashytart (Post 485168)
no it isnt Bernie, but i suppose i did start it so its my own fault
Well not to worry

Less 26-10-2007 18:13
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Originally Posted by elubird (Post 485141)
To all Accyweb and especially the rude few, where have manners gone?. A gentle post about selling would have helped, instead a rude and most likely stupid member of your site, stopped me ever useing it and has made me tell everyone on the 6 othersites i post on what a backward forum site accyweb is. Manners are a sign of intelligence, to say the few let the rest of you down is to say you have not the drive or intelligence to prevent them giving you a bad name. Maybe that is what is wrong with Accrington, who knows, all i know is this, he/she/it who strives to improve and help is a better he/she/it then someone who surfs the forums for arguments. You have let all yourselfs down.
Ooooh, look, a post count of three and you are suddenly an expert about accyweb?
A Gentle post, (you say), against something a lot of us have objected to for several years? Get some reality pills!

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instead a rude and most likely stupid member of your site,
Excuse me? isn't that a rude and stupid remark to make? If I had said it, it would perhaps have been because I know who I'm talking about, but you have no right to call someone that regularly posts on accyweb, without first getting to know that they are in fact,

rude and stupid!

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Manners are a sign of intelligence,
So is the English language, which you obviously don't have a reasonable grasp of!

Perhaps before you come on here passing judgement on others, you should take a close look at yourself? Then perhaps YOU can make,

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strives to improve and help
If you wish to join in with us feel free, if however all you want to do is criticise, please, pick up thy bed and walk, You ain't welcome until you practice what you Preach!
;)

garinda 26-10-2007 18:32
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Originally Posted by elubird (Post 485141)
To all Accyweb and especially the rude few, where have manners gone?. A gentle post about selling would have helped, instead a rude and most likely stupid member of your site, stopped me ever useing it and has made me tell everyone on the 6 othersites i post on what a backward forum site accyweb is. Manners are a sign of intelligence, to say the few let the rest of you down is to say you have not the drive or intelligence to prevent them giving you a bad name. Maybe that is what is wrong with Accrington, who knows, all i know is this, he/she/it who strives to improve and help is a better he/she/it then someone who surfs the forums for arguments. You have let all yourselfs down.

Three posts.

First one slaggin' off a local company on here, without a care if what you posted was libelous.

Second post offering puppies for sale, which is apparently against forum rules.

Third post slaggin' off the members of the forum itself.

Great start Cruella.

Tealeaf 26-10-2007 18:38
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For Sale:


1 Puppy Dog

Answers by the name:

"Garinda"

Requires house training.

Sensible offers welcome

Less 26-10-2007 18:41
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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 485191)
For Sale:


1 Puppy Dog

Answers by the name

"Garinda"

Requires basic training.

Sensible offers welcome
What are you doing up so late Tealeaf? :eek:

garinda 26-10-2007 18:41
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A puppy?

How sweet you are to me.

I'd have settled for old bitch, and no reasonable offers refused.;)

mallard 26-10-2007 18:43
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yes its a good thing it would make brass for accyweb

Tealeaf 26-10-2007 18:43
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Originally Posted by Less (Post 485192)
What are you doing up so late Tealeaf? :eek:
Can't find my new jim-jams.

Hope my old ones arrived in Ossy OK.

garinda 26-10-2007 18:43
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Originally Posted by Less (Post 485192)
What are you doing up so late Tealeaf? :eek:
Friday is Matron's bingo night.

He has probably been in the medecine cupboard with the other patients.


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