It won't let me post a bow for sale? Anybody else have this problem?
Just click on the big red banner that says New rules, on the Trad bow forum.
That's strange..
According to the new rules, there's no reason why you shouldn't..
But try and read the updated rules, and if not, write to the admins :)
After all, you've been here 6 years^^
Most likely just an error in new rules update..
John,
I thought if you were a TradBowhunter and had over 100 posts you were o.k but not sure cause the rules are a little different now...Then again you may have to ask the "CHIEF" He maka him sum new rules and He may want 2 talk and smoke the peace pipe and get 2 know U first before U can Tade in Him Camp Herd! :archer:
Now I might have to Smoke Peace Pipe with Him! :scared:
I think it's if you have had 100 posts other than classifieds with in a year?
John,
Since the new rules have come in effect, You have to email the mods for permission to post an ad on the bow classifieds. Once you obtain the go ahead, you won't have to ask again. Just another form of checks and balances. May seem superficial but in the long run it will help protect those using the forum.
yep everyone has to do the permission thing once.
Either that or the bow really doesn't want to leave and is working with your computer too stay.
LOL
Mike
John,
Just shoot Rob an email. As long as you've been around here, it won't be a problem. As has been said, this is a one-time thing. I think it's a good idea. It helps protect all of us from scammers and it's not much of an inconvenience. Rob got back to me pretty quickly, even though I told him I don't plan to sell one right away.
You just can't beat our mods here!
I'll probably never make the cut for using the Classifieds. I've been a member here for a long time. I read the threads but I just don't have that much to say. I'm only posting at this time to rack up another post. :o ) Clint
Clint,
You have twice as many posts as you need already, unless most of them were in the classified section.
30coupe, I thought I had to post 100 times a year. Maybe I'm more talkative than I thought.
I think some of us just hate to type!
I'm not a big talker, but i enjoy the site. Typing's not my bag.
QuoteOriginally posted by Clint B.:
Maybe I'm more talkative than I thought.
:biglaugh:
The mods just want to make sure your purpose here is discussing traditional hunting/archery rather than selling stuff. It's nice to be able to sell and/or trade with guys who are into the sport instead of those who just want to make a quick buck (perhaps unethically or illegally) from those of us who do.
I've kind of lost count of the bows I've bought or traded here, but I haven't managed to make any money yet (my wife would second that statement). I don't care. It's just a way for me to try some really nice bows without the long wait for a custom or the big bucks either.
30coupe, I just figured out what you were referring to. I think my 205 posts is my all-time post total. It's looks like I've only posted 50 or so times during 2009 - mostly on PowWow & very few on the Classifieds. I'll proabably never make 100 posts/year because I divide my computer time between here and that other traditional archery community site that got started before TradGang. Clint aka Uncle Lijiah
Im with you i am on here almost every day. I just don't post a lot no one wants to read my miss spelled posts :readit:
As for the classified thing well if it stops good people from getting jerked around i am for it.
I could be mistaken, but I don't think it says anything about WHERE your posts must be, or how many you do per year, just that you HAVE 100 or more, and then email for permission.
From what I can tell the only exclusion with regards to where or what you post is related to excessive "TTT" or other post simply designed to get that post count over 100.
I'm like a few others, regular visitor but not a regular contributor to the discussion. I have always been of the opinion that on web boards you should only post when you have something relevant and decent to add.
Not that I have a problem with the rules, anything that makes people more confident that they are dealing with somebody genuine is great.
It's cool, in the long run it might be less hassels for everyone.
Merry Chrisrmas
"If the majority of your posts are in the classifieds, or within giveaway topics, you will not be granted trad bow classifieds ad posting permission."
This is posted at the top of Pow Wow.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=081813
There is another one posted at the top of the Bow Classifieds. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask. Although this is a LOT of work for Rob, it is necessary to protect our Tradgang brothers and sisters.
What Bob said, read the rules.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=081813
Looks like the Mods are looking out for us by keeping the unscrupilous at bay. OK, I'm out of big words now. :D
"Those who would trade freedom for security,deserve neither."
Thomas Jefferson
Find the green box at top left of page that says contribute to tradgang and become a contributing member for a small yearly dues fee. That should keep anyone qualified from the way I read the rules.
Bob
Jeremy,
That's a good quote but I'm having trouble seeing how it applies to this situation. Care to elaborate?
Bob
I'm in that not enough posts boat too. I read posts almost every day and have bought a bow or two on this site, but, I don't post unless I have a specific question or something of real value to say that no one else has already said. That doesn't happen too often.
One more vote for reading more than posting.
Personally I think it is a good rule. It helps to keep out the quick hit and run classified scammers.
Gregg,
I know exactly what your saying. I'm on here every day most of the time multiple times a day and may go long stretches in between posting. But like Kat, I thing its a good rule and hope it helps. I really like the classifieds and would like to see them around in the future. dino
That quote is a good one in the context it was meant. It has no correlation to what is being done here.
Here you have lots of freedom, so I would say this; to just listen and not contribute is denying yourself, and us, of what you can give to this forum. Everyone has something to give, and it doesn't take much to get to a hundred posts. Even complaining is posting, and everyone has the ability to do that 8^). Me included.
Frankly, it's good to know the moderators are looking out for the membership. You guys who just buy need protection as well, and you can do that without one hundred posts.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bob Barnes:
"If the majority of your posts are in the classifieds, or within giveaway topics, you will not be granted trad bow classifieds ad posting permission."
Thanks Bob, I stand corrected! ;)
Oh and Dino - Nice quote!
It looks like a good rule, and an excellent way to protect the integrity of the board.
That said, I'm glad I got my trade done before the rule was implemented.
Am I misreading the rules? The way I read it, you can post classifieds when you reach "trad bowhunter" at 100 posts. I don't see a time limit, e.g. 100 posts in a year.
i had the same problem...wouldnt let me open a new topic.emailed rob and he fixed it.