Sales threads

[Murray]

This could go on forever

I think "don't comment on sales threads" is a good rule of thumb, but shouldn't be set in stone.

I still think asking 10x's what a domain has ever earned is a joke so I didn't take it too seriously.

But the rule is what it is, I will try and respect it, not my forum.

 

[Sound]

We have all been there and wanted to jump in and let rip but if we do the forum will resemble something from the wild west.

 

[spiderspider]

If it was such a 'set in stone' rule, then a plugin is available to ensure that only the OP can comment in a thread (ex mods admin etc), would have, presumably, been installed.

However, commenting to warn others, or point out great big gaping holes in what the OP is saying is always a good thing. After all, the OP may have left out a crucial piece of info by accident. Whilst this could also be done over PM, having one person ask in thread is better than getting 20 pm's.

 

[retired_member36]

I cant understand why certain people, cant RESPECT a SIMPLE rule on a great forum. If you dont have something good to say or disagree with something in a sales thread, message the OP and discuss it like that.

Those that do it would soon sharp whinge if people did it on their sales threads.

 

[diablo]

If it was such a 'set in stone' rule, then a plugin is available to ensure that only the OP can comment in a thread (ex mods admin etc), would have, presumably, been installed.

Comments need to be enabled - to post SOLD for example.

However, commenting to warn others, or point out great big gaping holes in what the OP is saying is always a good thing.

No it isn't always a good thing. Hence the rule.

 

[diablo]

i cant understand why certain people, cant respect a simple rule on a great forum. If you dont have something good to say or disagree with something in a sales thread, message the op and discuss it like that.

Those that do it would soon sharp whinge if people did it on their sales threads.

+1

 

[retired_member36]

Without comments in sales threads a lot of what makes AD enjoyable for some members could disappear

Can i ask, what is enjoyable about commenting on a sales thread, or any thread for that matter?

o watch others that are less fortunate than themselves attempt to offload "horse manure" in order to make their weekly payment to Bright House

i can think of a lot more ways to get enjoyment in the REAL world than reading these kind of sales threads especially if its just to realise how much better off one is.

 

[Brassneck]

Without comments in sales threads a lot of what makes AD enjoyable for some members could disappear. I suspect some enjoy the comedy elements of the forum, which is like no other domain name forum I am currently aware of. Some may tune in here, in part, to watch others that are less fortunate than themselves attempt to offload "horse manure" in order to make their weekly payment to Bright House.

In my opinion the problem in part is that a traditional forum configuration possibly isn't the ideal method of listing domain names as for sale. It openly encourages comment. A quick and simple solution would be to have a section where members could comment on what is listed for sale, separate from the sales listing.

(from Note 3)

I think you have a weird sense of humour. I personally don't take any pleasure from other people's misfortunes.

 

[Retired_Member42]

I don't see why sales threads should be so heavily biased in the sellers favour. If people have something to say that can help other potential buyers make a decision, it's only a good thing.

Domain sales, sure, the seller can price the domain however they like, if you disagree with the pricing, don't buy. Websites on the other hand should not have the same blanket rule. Price wise, it's not a big issue for me. Sure some people value sites more than others but they're well within their rights to ask what they like. If on the other hand, there is some important information missing or the seller is trying to pull the wool over our eyes then it needs calling out. Lots of people "forget" to divulge important information about their income, their rankings, their website content itself etc - things that could have a negative impact on the buyer if they bought it at face value. I think these sort of things should be questioned in the public domain. Help the buyers get a good, fair deal. Don't give the seller free reign to borderline scam because nobody is allowed to call them on it.

Flippa works well and you get a lot of good info from the public comments outside of the sales pitch.

 

[retired_member36]

I'm not suggesting for a moment that's only what some members are on the forum to do or that's all some members have going on in their lives.

Well it sounded like you were

I suspect some enjoy the comedy elements of the forum, which is like no other domain name forum I am currently aware of. Some may tune in here, in part, to watch others that are less fortunate than themselves

 

[retired_member36]

Of course I don't actually know the reasons behind why those members are attempting to offload their “horse manure"

Maybe because they no longer want them, and so are willing to sell them cheap.

You say you dont know the reasons behind but you made an assumption that it was to pay Bright House or used it as an example.

You do make a lot of valid points and sense but some of your comments are distasteful in my opinion.

 

[websaway]

The reason the forum works so well is because members can't express opinions in a sales thread and if the seller wanted an opinion they would post the domain under appraisals.

It really is as simple as that.

 

[PoshTiger]

Well not surprisingly, opinion is split.

I agree with invincible that acorn can be a fun place and it would be a shame for it to become a purely sales driven borefest, but we're also talking about the livelihood of members here, so we need to show a bit of respect.

Last time I looked, there wasn't a raft of new members with deep pockets looking to pay retail prices for money making sites so any sale would probably be to an existing member that knows what he/she is talking about and wouldn't be swayed by a couple of rogue comments. Still, posting on other members sales threads isn't allowed so please don't do it unless there's a very good reason to (malware on a posted link is a good reason to comment and warm other members IMO).

Maybe if the OP thinks it's OK to post on the thread, they could end it with something like 'comments welcome'.

 

[websaway]

It really isn't as simple as that I'm afraid. The seller might not want an opinion but the member posting an opinion is not asking the seller whether they do or they don't. Sometimes members wish to opine. What do you think about my suggestion for offering a separate place for members to do so?

(from Note 3)

Well if the seller wants an opinion they will ask for it in the appraisals section. On nearly all occasions they won't ask for the opinions of members in a sales thread who have no interest in owning the name, they simply want to attract someone who may want the name.

So in answer to your question, the place to offer opinions on domains is in the appraisal section.

It really is that simple.

 

[Sound]

I think we'll be discussing this again in the not to distant future just as we've discussed it in the past numerous times.

You're comment about it being the livelihood of members beggars the question of what would those members do if they woke up one day and AD was no more?

(from Note 3)

You and Edwin were both moderators on the other uk domain forum and that didn't work why should Alan change this forums rules now or in the future..

 

[Sound]

We weren't.


(from iPhone)

What was you and Edwins involvement in the other forum then? Im sure you both had moderators in your profile when I last looked. Can send me a PM if you wish

 

[Sound]

so you both were moderators as I first suggested and you denied.

 

[Edwin]

I've never been a moderator of any forum other than the one that I have owned and operated since the late 1990s, EmailDiscussions.com (in the sense that everyone understands "moderator" i.e. "somebody who moderates")

I may have been assigned a "moderator" title on the old domain forum (can't remember if I had one or not - it was pretty much the "last days" of the forum in question, and I wasn't actively involved in any of the process at that point since I had a lot of frankly more important things to focus on) but I never made use of it.

Come to think of it, I can't even remember the NAME of the other forum That's how much it's "top of mind"...

 

[Murray]

Well, this all took an interesting turn

 

[Retired_Member39]

I cant understand why certain people, cant RESPECT a SIMPLE rule on a great forum. If you don't have something good to say or disagree with something in a sales thread, message the OP and discuss it like that.

Those that do it would soon sharp whine if people did it on their sales threads.

Certain people?. I guess not wanting to see people ripped off is really disrespectful. Not everything is black and white with rules, example being you would lock those up in prison that occasionally smoke cannabis in there own homes?.