BST consolidation issues, question?

[Leon]

Guys, ya'll should know how I feel about change on the board. I don't really like it unless it's an overwhelming situation. I already said I am neutral on this. I did vote and voted no, because that is how I generally feel about change. I think consistency is good. So far, I don't think there will be a change for a 60/40 split. If the percentage gets more skewed I am still open and still open anyway. That being said maybe this thread helped folks understand to consolidate when possible. Even if there is no change, if someone goes crazy and posts 10 in a row, as posted above, I assure everyone a simple PM to me will get those types of threads consolidated in about 2 minutes or less. That being said things can change. The individual T206 BST forum was a change that was well received by almost everyone and continues to flourish.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Leon,

I respect your opinion, but the topic of this discussion is the very reason that we limited the Live Auction section of the B/S/T to no more than 2-3 open posts at a time...and that's worked great IMO. So, why should other sections of the B/S/T be any different?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Leon,

I respect your opinion, but the topic of this discussion is the very reason that we limited the Live Auction section of the B/S/T to no more than 2-3 open posts at a time...and that's worked great IMO. So, why should other sections of the B/S/T be any different?

Auctions are more time sensitive than the other sections. Therefore it's even more important in that section, imo, than the others. Let's see how this shakes out.....

[shammus]

Its not really about the physical act of scrolling to the bottom of the page or clicking to go to page two. I think that everyone deserves a chance to have their thread be "above the fold" on the first page so that their posts are easily seen upon page load.

I voted "yes" so that i can have some degree of control over the situation. Really, Id be mostly wanting to prevent something a little more unusual, like what David showed us, from happening. So if someone posts 8 in a row or whatever, I can consolidate them. I don't know if we really need a formal rule, but I'd say anything over say, three or four posts at a time is getting kind of lofty.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by shammus

I voted "yes" so that i can have some degree of control over the situation. So if someone posts 8 in a row or whatever, I can consolidate them. I don't know if we really need a formal rule, but I'd say anything over say, three or four posts at a time is getting kind of lofty.

Its not really about the physical act of scrolling to the bottom of the page or clicking to go to page two. I think that everyone deserves a chance to have their thread be "above the fold" on the first page so that their auctions are easily seen upon page load.

If we see someone doing 5-10 in a row like that, I think we consolidate them first then let the offender know to be careful in the future. I am leaning towards it not being a rule either....If there is a rule about it I can see a lot more oversight being needed, which I am not in favor of at all.

[Seiklis]

I've been thinking this for awhile but we really need a new want list thread as it would reduce quite a bit of the clutter. Not sure if it would work best as just a big post as we normally do it or an updated first post as new needs are found.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Good idea, Jack.

[jhs5120]

The BST here is definitely too congested.

[AndyG09]

A bit off topic in regards to the number of threads, but sellers bumping their threads just to announce their item has sold is senseless. The edit feature is really helpful!


Best,

Andy

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by AndyG09

A bit off topic in regards to the number of threads, but sellers bumping their threads just to announce their item has sold is senseless.

I have only been a buyer on the BST so far. When receiving the card I purchased, I typically leave a post in the BST thread to let everyone know that the transaction went well.

Have I inadvertently been breaching etiquette by doing this?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Eric72

I have only been a buyer on the BST so far. When receiving the card I purchased, I typically leave a post in the BST thread to let everyone know that the transaction went well.

Have I inadvertently been breaching etiquette by doing this?

No, I think confirming a good transaction is fine. It is mainly the selling of multiple similar items, in different threads, that is an issue.

[pawpawdiv9]

I concur with this guy ^^^^


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John F. Kennedy

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jhs5120

The BST here is definitely too congested.

Only 2 of 11 sections currently have less than a week of threads on the first page. I don't feel that is too congested. Some members will disagree.