BST gripe

[Jim VB]

We had a thread about BST etiquette about a month ago. Some people took offense. (Go figure, right?)

You are 100% correct. I suspect that most offenders do not understand the difference between an edit and a new post in the thread. They don't realize the subtle difference that results in a bump.

My pet peeve is the SmokeyBurgess type, who constantly list things and then deletes them leaving lots of blank messages. But that's just me.


Edited to show the thread: http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=121294

[Robextend]

Agree 100% Jim. It is common courtesy, and I wish everyone kept others in mind before they improperly bump.

[Leon]

I have asked that folks not completely delete their posts. If anyone is continuing to do that please PM me. They can either get with the program or BST somewhere else. There aren't any steadfast rules over there but some regular courtesies are expected. Bumping "sold" item threads is really a no-no also. There is no reason to do it when you can just edit your post with the "SOLD" sign. I am giving some thought to having some guidelines for that area. That might help the situation. Caveat emptor as always.

One last thing. If you say you will take something and then leave and don't email or respond back for a whole day, into the next, don't always expect that item to still be sold to you. When you make a committment you need to follow up with the seller to get the transaction done in a timely manner. And yes, I understand folks have lives too but when you make a deal, get it done. thanks

[Sterling Sports Auctions]

I fully agree it, it makes no sense to announce that a card has sold, even announcing a card is being shipped or thank you and there is no longer any active BSTs. This stuff can all be handled through PM or emails. With so many BSTs active it is nice to keep non actives on the where they are.

The best way to handle the sold cards is to edit your title to SOLD and then it does not get bumped to the top and everyone is aware that your BST is no longer active.

The BST is a great place and common courtesy I think is all people are looking for.

Lee

[GoldenAge50s]

I think in most cases folks are just not sure what to do---Just a couple of basic guidelines in that area would probably be in order.

[GrayGhost]

That doesn't seem to be a big deal to me. Ive been guilty of it at times , and will from now on consistently use the edit function only. I love rules to keep the ship sailing smoothly, but sometimes overreacting occurs. Just thoughts.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

We had a thread about BST etiquette about a month ago. Some people took offense. (Go figure, right?)

lol