I'm opposed to the idea about allowing replies to the classified ads.
Not being able to reply has probably saved many of the members from banishment, and encouraged some of the new ones to stick around.
As a solution or simple compromise, how about sub dividing the classifieds?
1. WTS. pics, price, location & contact info beyond PM's (phone or email). No replies allowed
2. WTT. Pics, value, location, & contact info. Replies allowed.
3. WTB. Pics, price willing to pay, contact info. Replies allowed.
4. Bearpit. Anything that doesn't follow the posting rules, or any make an offer type sale. Replies allowed.
Basically like it is now, but just a tad bit more organized and allowing for posting on the type threads that would actually benefit from replies
Not being able to reply has probably saved many of the members from banishment, and encouraged some of the new ones to stick around.
As a solution or simple compromise, how about sub dividing the classifieds?
1. WTS. pics, price, location & contact info beyond PM's (phone or email). No replies allowed
2. WTT. Pics, value, location, & contact info. Replies allowed.
3. WTB. Pics, price willing to pay, contact info. Replies allowed.
4. Bearpit. Anything that doesn't follow the posting rules, or any make an offer type sale. Replies allowed.
Basically like it is now, but just a tad bit more organized and allowing for posting on the type threads that would actually benefit from replies