Appreciation Thread... Too Vague

trebleshot · 05-04-2012, 08:28 AM

Whether people like the BST offers or not, it is off-topic for that thread and should not be posted there.

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I don't mind people posting about stuff they just found and are offering to others for good deals because otherwise I, and many others, would miss it. Don't have time to click on 50 BST threads just in case someone is offering something I want at a good price.

Use the search function in that forum, rather than going into each thread.

hrothgars · 05-04-2012, 08:40 AM

The B/S/T stuff does get out of hand on occasion. It is one thing to post an offer to pick-up a coveted or unique item for another Arker, but if everyone peppered the thread with B/S/T posts the way some users abuse this, it wouldn't be a very enjoyable read for anyone. It only gets worse when responses to B/S/T get posted to the forum rather than handled with PMs. I would expect everyone can do a little better at this. Perhaps keep your B/S/T in your sig and note in the 3.75 or 6.00 appreciation threads that you posted some new specific items.

Right now, both threads can read like a series of commercials sometimes, and if everyone posted their wares in this way, the whole thread would be a lot less enjoyable.

It's not hard to search B/S/T if somebody is really looking for something.

Exodus · 05-04-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hrothgars

The B/S/T stuff does get out of hand on occasion. It is one thing to post an offer to pick-up a coveted or unique item for another Arker, but if everyone peppered the thread with B/S/T posts the way some users abuse this, it wouldn't be a very enjoyable read for anyone. It only gets worse when responses to B/S/T get posted to the forum rather than handled with PMs. I would expect everyone can do a little better at this. Perhaps keep your B/S/T in your sig and note in the 3.75 or 6.00 appreciation threads that you posted some new specific items.

Right now, both threads can read like a series of commercials sometimes, and if everyone posted their wares in this way, the whole thread would be a lot less enjoyable.

It's not hard to search B/S/T if somebody is really looking for something.

Totally agree with you there.

FrankCastle · 05-04-2012, 09:18 AM

Well in my case, for example, I collect 6 inch figs. And my B/S/T reflects that. So people who would check my BST are typically gonna be looking for 6" figs. Well recently I found 4 maskless captain americas 3.75". I dropped one line in the 3.75 thread just to give everyone a heads up. Lo and behold those figs moved in less than 4 hours. mind you they had been in my BST all day prior to that. I didn't scalp the figs. I sold them at retail plus shipping. TO HELP OUT THE FRICKING COMMUNITY!!! Not to hear side ways complaints and crying threads. It doesn't hurt to drop a one liner. Of course after that everything was handled in PM. That's how it should be. I just h ope this thread dies quickly because it's threads like this that turn people off of a site. Not one that everyone frequents on a daily basis.

SH0CKWAVE · 05-04-2012, 09:57 AM

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proteus · 05-04-2012, 02:02 PM

Yep you guys helping out those of us who cant find/get figures totally knock it off you jerks,what the HELL where you thinking being community minded anyway??? I bite my thumb at your act of selfnessness....

Can someone explain what makes an item coveted or unique?? In the UK we have almost no MU availability,and what do do have is usually way overpriced,therefore you could say virtually ANYTHING MU is unique to us,and that is why the 4 for $20 should be allowed to slide,its hurting NO-ONE and benefitting MANY!! Try thinking bigger picture,and try thinking community......

(And yes i am being somewhat of a smartarse because i cant believe how pedantic people will be to try to prove a point.)

hrothgars · 05-04-2012, 02:27 PM

I don't think what I am recommending and what F.C. is recommending are different in the slightest.

Post "hey, I just picked up xyz figures (relevant to that thread) for a good deal if anyone needs them and added them to my B/S/T," then after that everybody handle it with PMs.

Or if you see someone posting about needing a version of an older fig for their collection and you have it for sale or know how to pick one up, PM them.

500+ unique daily visitors (99% of whom may already own or will never want a figure) don't need to read a thread of posts about a sale between 2-3 users. Keep it to PMs. This should be obvious across all the boards, but it doesn't seem to sink in for a lot of folks.

That is the full extent of my personal b*tch fest about the appreciation threads: "If it's between you and them, PM."

proteus · 05-04-2012, 03:22 PM

That i CAN agree with............

uberlad · 05-04-2012, 04:53 PM

I'm against junior deputy modding in any form. The mods do a good job keeping this place on track. It's only natural from time to time for conversations to veer. As for the bst things, I think those are designed to help people appreciate the line.

Iceman · 05-04-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Whether people like the BST offers or not, it is off-topic for that thread and should not be posted there.

Use the search function in that forum, rather than going into each thread.

That only works if I am on a mission. If there is one think I want and then I go hunt it down. There are many figures I need so searching for 30 different things is just the same.

FrankCastle · 05-04-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hrothgars

I don't think what I am recommending and what F.C. is recommending are different in the slightest.

Post "hey, I just picked up xyz figures (relevant to that thread) for a good deal if anyone needs them and added them to my B/S/T," then after that everybody handle it with PMs.

Or if you see someone posting about needing a version of an older fig for their collection and you have it for sale or know how to pick one up, PM them.

500+ unique daily visitors (99% of whom may already own or will never want a figure) don't need to read a thread of posts about a sale between 2-3 users. Keep it to PMs. This should be obvious across all the boards, but it doesn't seem to sink in for a lot of folks.

That is the full extent of my personal b*tch fest about the appreciation threads: "If it's between you and them, PM."

I agree completely bro. Wasn't directing the "bitching" comment to you btw.

DogFashionDisco · 05-04-2012, 08:02 PM

To increase the efficiency of PM use, the PM capacity needs to be increased. Seriously, and I don't want to hear the ol' "This site doesn't get enough traffic to justify bigger in-boxes" excuse. Things became this way for a reason. Oh, and the search function on this site is next to useless.

Iceman · 05-04-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

To increase the efficiency of PM use, the PM capacity needs to be increased. Seriously, and I don't want to hear the ol' "This site doesn't get enough traffic to justify bigger in-boxes" excuse. Things became this way for a reason. Oh, and the search function on this site is next to useless.

My PM box tells me it is 90% full all the time. I keep deleting and delete all sent messages too :?

LORD MARVEL · 05-04-2012, 08:43 PM

this guy here does not appreciate this topic

yourfacehere · 05-04-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LORD MARVEL

this guy here does not appreciate this topic

Is that....Conan O'Brian...in a Captain America suit?

LORD MARVEL · 05-04-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yourfacehere

Is that....Conan O'Brian...in a Captain America suit?

damn bro.. you nailed it!

Jason Abbadon · 05-04-2012, 10:03 PM

I ws thinking ot was Corey Haim with blonde hair- sorta an 80's retro Cap, like when Spidey fought (and got "bad"ly beat by) a Michael Jackson knockoff.

Yes, really. You think I'd make that shit up?

Optimus Vader · 05-07-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hrothgars

I don't think what I am recommending and what F.C. is recommending are different in the slightest.

Post "hey, I just picked up xyz figures (relevant to that thread) for a good deal if anyone needs them and added them to my B/S/T," then after that everybody handle it with PMs.

Or if you see someone posting about needing a version of an older fig for their collection and you have it for sale or know how to pick one up, PM them.

500+ unique daily visitors (99% of whom may already own or will never want a figure) don't need to read a thread of posts about a sale between 2-3 users. Keep it to PMs. This should be obvious across all the boards, but it doesn't seem to sink in for a lot of folks.

That is the full extent of my personal b*tch fest about the appreciation threads: "If it's between you and them, PM."

Well said.

trebleshot · 05-07-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

That only works if I am on a mission. If there is one think I want and then I go hunt it down. There are many figures I need so searching for 30 different things is just the same.

Exactly, it works for anything that someone lists for sale or trade. Whether you want one thing or 30 things, it makes no difference. Unless you're talking about impulse buys, in which case a search engine will only get you so far.

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

To increase the efficiency of PM use, the PM capacity needs to be increased. Seriously, and I don't want to hear the ol' "This site doesn't get enough traffic to justify bigger in-boxes" excuse. Things became this way for a reason.

It is a valid reason, whether you agree with it or not. Members of our sister site, Thundercats.ws enjoy a limit of 50 messages total. Hisstank's limit is 100. TFW's is 200, IIRC (but if you're a TFW supporter it increases to 300). But feel free to post that in the Suggestions thread, if you wish. You may get a more detailed explanation than I can offer you.

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Oh, and the search function on this site is next to useless.

Strange. Works fine for me. I can find threads and other items of interest quite easily using it. I just try to make sure to start in the right forum so I don't get a lot of excess results.

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Originally Posted by Iceman

My PM box tells me it is 90% full all the time. I keep deleting and delete all sent messages too :?

Make sure you clear out both your Inbox and Sent Items folders on a regular basis. If you're in a lengthy conversation with someone, try either using regular email channels or visitor messages.

A good tip would be to clear out any messages that have to do with a sale/trade where obligations on all sides have been fulfilled to everyone's satisfaction.

Fedup23 · 05-07-2012, 03:51 PM

Some transformer love would have been great right in the middle of this thread.

J/K dont ban me please!

I beg!

Exodus · 05-07-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedup23

Some transformer love would have been great right in the middle of this thread.

J/K dont ban me please!

I beg!

That's me showing some TFP love while waiting on the latest MU wave;P

Fedup23 · 05-07-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

That's me showing some TFP love while waiting on the latest MU wave;P

Im on board (even though I dont collect Tranformers) with a laid back board (or even a laid back thread) i think its refreshing to have a message board that isnt full of a bunch of people being total dicks and bitching and arguing about everything under the sun. This board is unique in that way. (in my experience).

Iceman · 05-07-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Make sure you clear out both your Inbox and Sent Items folders on a regular basis. If you're in a lengthy conversation with someone, try either using regular email channels or visitor messages.

A good tip would be to clear out any messages that have to do with a sale/trade where obligations on all sides have been fulfilled to everyone's satisfaction.

I like to keep the latest message from trades I made and stuff so I can have a record, just for a while. Or if someone is asking me to pick up a figure when it goes on sale here I won't remember who wanted what if I don't keep one of the messages.

Maybe they could set up a donation system here so if we donate a few bucks we get a bigger inbox or less ad's.

trebleshot · 05-09-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Maybe they could set up a donation system here so if we donate a few bucks we get a bigger inbox or less ad's.

That might be a good idea. You should post that in the Suggestions thread I mentioned above. I mean, it worked for TFW.

Exodus · 05-09-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

That might be a good idea. You should post that in the Suggestions thread I mentioned above. I mean, it worked for TFW.

Is that how some TFW user's have special insignia's under there CP's? I would be down for that. Could I do that for TFW as well?

05-04-2012, 08:28 AM	#51
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Whether people like the BST offers or not, it is off-topic for that thread and should not be posted there. Quote: Originally Posted by Iceman I don't mind people posting about stuff they just found and are offering to others for good deals because otherwise I, and many others, would miss it. Don't have time to click on 50 BST threads just in case someone is offering something I want at a good price. Use the search function in that forum, rather than going into each thread. __________________

05-04-2012, 08:40 AM	#52
hrothgars Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 842	The B/S/T stuff does get out of hand on occasion. It is one thing to post an offer to pick-up a coveted or unique item for another Arker, but if everyone peppered the thread with B/S/T posts the way some users abuse this, it wouldn't be a very enjoyable read for anyone. It only gets worse when responses to B/S/T get posted to the forum rather than handled with PMs. I would expect everyone can do a little better at this. Perhaps keep your B/S/T in your sig and note in the 3.75 or 6.00 appreciation threads that you posted some new specific items. Right now, both threads can read like a series of commercials sometimes, and if everyone posted their wares in this way, the whole thread would be a lot less enjoyable. It's not hard to search B/S/T if somebody is really looking for something. __________________

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SH0CKWAVE Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,133	... Last edited by SH0CKWAVE; 05-04-2012 at 02:30 PM..

05-04-2012, 02:02 PM	#56
proteus Industrial Toy Meddler Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: abandoned power station, UK Posts: 1,508	Yep you guys helping out those of us who cant find/get figures totally knock it off you jerks,what the HELL where you thinking being community minded anyway??? I bite my thumb at your act of selfnessness.... Can someone explain what makes an item coveted or unique?? In the UK we have almost no MU availability,and what do do have is usually way overpriced,therefore you could say virtually ANYTHING MU is unique to us,and that is why the 4 for $20 should be allowed to slide,its hurting NO-ONE and benefitting MANY!! Try thinking bigger picture,and try thinking community...... (And yes i am being somewhat of a smartarse because i cant believe how pedantic people will be to try to prove a point.) __________________ Feedback:http://www.toyark.com/proteus-54804/ Last edited by proteus; 05-04-2012 at 02:09 PM..

05-04-2012, 02:27 PM	#57
hrothgars Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 842	I don't think what I am recommending and what F.C. is recommending are different in the slightest. Post "hey, I just picked up xyz figures (relevant to that thread) for a good deal if anyone needs them and added them to my B/S/T," then after that everybody handle it with PMs. Or if you see someone posting about needing a version of an older fig for their collection and you have it for sale or know how to pick one up, PM them. 500+ unique daily visitors (99% of whom may already own or will never want a figure) don't need to read a thread of posts about a sale between 2-3 users. Keep it to PMs. This should be obvious across all the boards, but it doesn't seem to sink in for a lot of folks. That is the full extent of my personal btch fest about the appreciation threads: "If it's between you and them, PM."* __________________ Last edited by hrothgars; 05-04-2012 at 02:41 PM..