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Newbie Area => Test Zone => Topic started by: TheBoy on 07 September 2015, 18:07:54

Title: Selling cars with low postcounts
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2015, 18:07:54
Ain't allowed. Nobody is exempt. It will get deleted without explanation, along with all the related moan and gripe threads that usually get posted afterwards.

The Admin Team lack the time to explain personally each time, its already clearly in the rules, so no explanation is needed.


Anyone who strongly disagrees is welcome to press the "Delete Account" button under their profile.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Glassback on 07 September 2015, 18:17:10
Certainly agree with the low post count bit, I just dont think 128 is low, I think 250 is too high. New members have to spend most of there waking hours in front of a lump of glass and plastic in order to get anywhere, I have been on here 5 yrs. I think there should be a qualifying time as well as a post count, but thats just my opinion....
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2015, 18:35:28
Certainly agree with the low post count bit, I just dont think 128 is low, I think 250 is too high. New members have to spend most of there waking hours in front of a lump of glass and plastic in order to get anywhere, I have been on here 5 yrs. I think there should be a qualifying time as well as a post count, but thats just my opinion....
We have to work within the realms of what the software allows, and from the experiences of previous hassles over the past 9yrs.

That's why the conditions are set where they are.  Because it works reasonably well, it hasn't been refined further for a few years.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 07 September 2015, 18:48:57
250 does seem quite high
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: RobG on 07 September 2015, 18:55:55
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250 is too high.
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I have been on here 5 yrs.

250 is easily achievable in that length of time

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New members have to spend most of there waking hours in front of a lump of glass and plastic in order to get anywhere,
Unlikely
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Jimbob on 07 September 2015, 19:00:55
Dross removed, not that posts in here count towards your count anyway.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 07 September 2015, 19:10:12
sending pointless welcomes on the newbie welcome areas seems to be the way to do it.  just tried to get to 250 that way (having had my 2 dross posts here removed) but i find unfortunately they seem to be locked after a few days. 
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Jimbob on 07 September 2015, 19:17:09
sending pointless welcomes on the newbie welcome areas seems to be the way to do it.  just tried to get to 250 that way (having had my 2 dross posts here removed) but i find unfortunately they seem to be locked after a few days. 

guess why...you're not the first
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 07 September 2015, 20:16:45
nor the last while the policy continues i am sure
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: steve6367 on 07 September 2015, 20:29:21
I thought 250 seemed a tall order when I joined, but it was easy really. Just need to get involved in the chat  :y
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 September 2015, 22:02:15
250 one word posts was enough for Phil L to list his estate, not that anyone would pay that much for a 2.6 ::)

Of course, if people actually bothered to read the rules when they signed up then they probably wouldn't feel so hard done by :-X
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: deviator on 07 September 2015, 22:09:29
I understand that some people prefer not to say too much and prefer to read, hence they may have a low post count. However, rules are rules and it's easy to get to 250 just by sharing some of your experiences, photo's and more importantly, helping others.

You need to consider, selling things on here is a free service to those who follow the rules and maybe a group of people who already own Omega's is probably not the audience you actually want.

There are many selling sites which will allow you to advertise your car without a post count, you just need a little cash or use a free service like Gumtree. If the car is anything special or cheap, someone will probably link to here anyway.

EDIT
Just noticed the title. Maybe you should step away from the computer and smoke a funny cig or two, that'll raise your pot count  ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: flyer 0712 on 07 September 2015, 22:28:33
quote//////smoke a funny ciggy   :y...definately and then see double you would only need 125....lol.....seriously..as already said 250 post just isnt a lot if you get involved........5,years on this forum crikey that would only require 1 post a week,how hard could that be..  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 08 September 2015, 00:46:55
 ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 08 September 2015, 06:14:25
Thought the title was referring to selling inferior 2.0 and 2.2s... ;)

			
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: mka306 on 08 September 2015, 07:52:47
To be fare I managed to reach 250 without any issue and I joined middle of this year, as said it's just a case of getting involved.

Personally I think your better of selling your motor on eBay, the interest I got from this forum was minimal and then those that had any interest didn't bother responding to pm's ect. I sold my 3.2 to an eBay buyer and I was only knocked down by £40.

This forum isn't really a place for selling it's more for the wealth of info and general chit chat, but hey it's each to there own.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Glassback on 08 September 2015, 23:36:16
quote//////smoke a funny ciggy   :y...definately and then see double you would only need 125....lol.....seriously..as already said 250 post just isnt a lot if you get involved........5,years on this forum crikey that would only require 1 post a week,how hard could that be..  ;D ;D ;D

It's not about how hard it is to reach 250 posts, some people go all out to reach such a number in a short time in order just to sell stuff. I just like to get on with my life and just have a steady carry on, and visit the forum when I need to. and not come on just to increase my post count...
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: deviator on 08 September 2015, 23:47:38
quote//////smoke a funny ciggy   :y...definately and then see double you would only need 125....lol.....seriously..as already said 250 post just isnt a lot if you get involved........5,years on this forum crikey that would only require 1 post a week,how hard could that be..  ;D ;D ;D

It's not about how hard it is to reach 250 posts, some people go all out to reach such a number in a short time in order just to sell stuff. I just like to get on with my life and just have a steady carry on, and visit the forum when I need to. and not come on just to increase my post count...

I fully understand and I believe I covered this in my previous post....
Quote from: Deviator
There are many selling sites which will allow you to advertise your car without a post count, you just need a little cash or use a free service like Gumtree. If the car is anything special or cheap, someone will probably link to here anyway.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 08 September 2015, 23:58:35
It's not about how hard it is to reach 250 posts, some people go all out to reach such a number in a short time in order just to sell stuff. I just like to get on with my life and just have a steady carry on, and visit the forum when I need to. and not come on just to increase my post count...

i agree.  annoying that these posts dont count. 

Quote from: Deviator
I fully understand and I believe I covered this in my previous post....
Quote from: Deviator
There are many selling sites which will allow you to advertise your car without a post count, you just need a little cash or use a free service like Gumtree. If the car is anything special or cheap, someone will probably link to here anyway.

why bother having a for sale section here then..
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 September 2015, 07:38:34
It's not about how hard it is to reach 250 posts, some people go all out to reach such a number in a short time in order just to sell stuff. I just like to get on with my life and just have a steady carry on, and visit the forum when I need to. and not come on just to increase my post count...

i agree.  annoying that these posts dont count. 

Quote from: Deviator
I fully understand and I believe I covered this in my previous post....
Quote from: Deviator
There are many selling sites which will allow you to advertise your car without a post count, you just need a little cash or use a free service like Gumtree. If the car is anything special or cheap, someone will probably link to here anyway.

why bother having a for sale section here then..
This isn't the For Sale Section... It's the Test Zone and quite clearly says so... Equally it also says quite plainly that posts here don't count ::)

Of course, if anyone ACTUALLY bothered to read the rules, terms and conditions when they signed up, this would never be a problem... ::)
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: tunnie on 09 September 2015, 16:43:09
It's not about how hard it is to reach 250 posts, some people go all out to reach such a number in a short time in order just to sell stuff. I just like to get on with my life and just have a steady carry on, and visit the forum when I need to. and not come on just to increase my post count...

i agree.  annoying that these posts dont count. 

Quote from: Deviator
I fully understand and I believe I covered this in my previous post....
Quote from: Deviator
There are many selling sites which will allow you to advertise your car without a post count, you just need a little cash or use a free service like Gumtree. If the car is anything special or cheap, someone will probably link to here anyway.

why bother having a for sale section here then..

Gumtree have adverts and probably loads of staff to look after it.

OOF is run by people giving up their spare time, which is wasted when having to deal with people who don't bother to read the rules.

The ironic thing is, this is the worst place to sell one. Everyone has one, anyone after one will want it super cheap as they know exactly what needs to be done to make it worth anything.

If you don't like the rules, then delete your account.  :y
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 10 September 2015, 01:18:41
It's not about how hard it is to reach 250 posts, some people go all out to reach such a number in a short time in order just to sell stuff. I just like to get on with my life and just have a steady carry on, and visit the forum when I need to. and not come on just to increase my post count...

i agree.  annoying that these posts dont count. 

Quote from: Deviator
I fully understand and I believe I covered this in my previous post....
Quote from: Deviator
There are many selling sites which will allow you to advertise your car without a post count, you just need a little cash or use a free service like Gumtree. If the car is anything special or cheap, someone will probably link to here anyway.

why bother having a for sale section here then..
This isn't the For Sale Section... It's the Test Zone and quite clearly says so... Equally it also says quite plainly that posts here don't count ::)

Of course, if anyone ACTUALLY bothered to read the rules, terms and conditions when they signed up, this would never be a problem... ::)

didn't say it was the for sale section.  didn't say it doesn't say quite plainly that posts here don't count (even though it doesn't) i just said it was annoying.  are you ill?
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Steve B on 10 September 2015, 01:32:07
It's not about how hard it is to reach 250 posts, some people go all out to reach such a number in a short time in order just to sell stuff. I just like to get on with my life and just have a steady carry on, and visit the forum when I need to. and not come on just to increase my post count...

i agree.  annoying that these posts dont count. 

Quote from: Deviator
I fully understand and I believe I covered this in my previous post....
Quote from: Deviator
There are many selling sites which will allow you to advertise your car without a post count, you just need a little cash or use a free service like Gumtree. If the car is anything special or cheap, someone will probably link to here anyway.

why bother having a for sale section here then..
This isn't the For Sale Section... It's the Test Zone and quite clearly says so... Equally it also says quite plainly that posts here don't count ::)

Of course, if anyone ACTUALLY bothered to read the rules, terms and conditions when they signed up, this would never be a problem... ::)

didn't say it was the for sale section.  didn't say it doesn't say quite plainly that posts here don't count (even though it doesn't) i just said it was annoying. are you ill?
Everyone who owns an Omega is  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 September 2015, 06:34:38
Nope, and I can also read...

Quote
   
Test Zone
Any test posts here please.
Posts made in this board will not add to your post count.

Taken from the Test Zone box on the Home page... ::)

BIGtime, you're not wrong ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: zirk on 10 September 2015, 20:12:24
Would appear some people find it so easy to reach a 250 post count that have to delete their account every now and then so they can have the fun and joy of reaching it all over again.  :-X ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 September 2015, 20:52:52
Would appear some people find it so easy to reach a 250 post count that have to delete their account every now and then so they can have the fun and joy of reaching it all over again.  :-X ;D
I have know idea what you mean :D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: T.m.f on 13 September 2015, 12:49:09
When you tick the box to agree to t &c's when you join the forum thats what you agreed to,dont like it dont bloody well join,use a site like ebay,gumtree,and many other other free sites .
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: mka306 on 15 September 2015, 07:47:58
When you tick the box to agree to t &c's when you join the forum thats what you agreed to,dont like it dont bloody well join,use a site like ebay,gumtree,and many other other free sites .

LOL, well said newbie......
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Glassback on 16 September 2015, 23:00:16
When you tick the box to agree to t &c's when you join the forum thats what you agreed to,dont like it dont bloody well join,use a site like ebay,gumtree,and many other other free sites .

Ooo get you miss shitty nickers..trying to impress the big boys..
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: T.m.f on 18 September 2015, 06:40:54
Another newbie who doesnt like facts,oh for your info im not a newbie,as such,been on here for a few years now,and have seen so many new members try to sell cars with not enough posts to sell them,as said you did agree to t & c's when joining the forum so abide by them,if not and you think you are so special that the t & c's should be changed,start your own forum and lets us enjoy this forum without your moaning.
Thankyou


P.s dont let the door slam in your face when you exit
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Glassback on 18 September 2015, 08:31:51
Another newbie who doesnt like facts,oh for your info im not a newbie,as such,been on here for a few years now,and have seen so many new members try to sell cars with not enough posts to sell them,as said you did agree to t & c's when joining the forum so abide by them,if not and you think you are so special that the t & c's should be changed,start your own forum and lets us enjoy this forum without your moaning.
Thankyou


P.s dont let the door slam in your face when you exit

Oooooo that'l impress em,,,good for you..
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2015, 08:38:18
Get a room :-*
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: ted_one on 18 September 2015, 11:15:49
This is the last place I would sell a car of mine on ......not into giving stuff away :)
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: biggriffin on 18 September 2015, 20:15:28
Another newbie who doesnt like facts,oh for your info im not a newbie,as such,been on here for a few years now,and have seen so many new members try to sell cars with not enough posts to sell them,as said you did agree to t & c's when joining the forum so abide by them,if not and you think you are so special that the t & c's should be changed,start your own forum and lets us enjoy this forum without your moaning.
Thankyou


P.s dont let the door slam in your face when you exit

+1.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: dbug on 18 September 2015, 23:30:50
Another newbie who doesnt like facts,oh for your info im not a newbie,as such,been on here for a few years now,and have seen so many new members try to sell cars with not enough posts to sell them,as said you did agree to t & c's when joining the forum so abide by them,if not and you think you are so special that the t & c's should be changed,start your own forum and lets us enjoy this forum without your moaning.
Thankyou


P.s dont let the door slam in your face when you exit

+1.

+2  :)
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Glassback on 19 September 2015, 00:22:25
Another newbie who doesnt like facts,oh for your info im not a newbie,as such,been on here for a few years now,and have seen so many new members try to sell cars with not enough posts to sell them,as said you did agree to t & c's when joining the forum so abide by them,if not and you think you are so special that the t & c's should be changed,start your own forum and lets us enjoy this forum without your moaning.
Thankyou


P.s dont let the door slam in your face when you exit


+3 ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 19 September 2015, 21:56:56
Oooooo that'l impress em,,,good for you..

+1 . well said, this forum is over cliquey and unfriendy to newbies (and to a few oldies, hence many oldies with continually changing names and zeroised postcounts)
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2015, 22:00:15
Oooooo that'l impress em,,,good for you..

+1 . well said, this forum is over cliquey and unfriendy to newbies (and to a few oldies, hence many oldies with continually changing names and zeroised postcounts)
Ooh look a threesome... best get a family room :D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 19 September 2015, 22:04:18
see what i mean? can't count either.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2015, 23:55:50
Three pages of bleating about something that 993 people have had no problem with...

BECAUSE THEY READ THE OPPSING RULES

Get over it and move on.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 September 2015, 00:39:36
Three pages of bleating about something that 993 people have had no problem with...

BECAUSE THEY READ THE OPPSING RULES

Get over it and move on.
.             

Can't believe this is still going on, such a simple rule & made so clear when signing up  !!!
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Glassback on 20 September 2015, 01:21:04
Three pages of bleating about something that 993 people have had no problem with...

BECAUSE THEY READ THE OPPSING RULES

Get over it and move on.
.             

Can't believe this is still going on, such a simple rule & made so clear when signing up  !!!

I have read three pages, and I cant see that any one has a problem with the rules. Its been stated that they may be  a little unhappy with the rules saying things like "A little dissapointed that posts in the test zone dont count " but it's not a complaint, just an observation. but of course the busy bodies jump on this and take it out of context, perhaps they worked as newspaper reporters in a previous life and cant get out of the habit.
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: Glassback on 20 September 2015, 01:27:10
Of course, if people actually bothered to read the rules when they signed up then they probably wouldn't feel so hard done by :-X

This is an example of a busy body, because no one feels hard done by. If they do they have not said so on here..
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2015, 11:31:43
Then why keep banging on about it?
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: biggriffin on 20 September 2015, 11:59:18
Theme is the rules.
 seems that when they stop moaning about them and reach the magic count of 250, there car appear's in the for sale section, they then moan again, because they haven't put a price on there advert, it gets removed, they then flounce off, and advertise it on bumtree ;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2015, 12:06:29
Theme is the rules.
 seems that when they stop moaning about them and reach the magic count of 250, there car appear's in the for sale section, they then moan again, because they haven't put a price on there advert, it gets removed, they then flounce off, and advertise it on bumtree ;D
;D
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: omega2018 on 21 September 2015, 00:53:32
Three pages of bleating about something that 993 people have had no problem with...

BECAUSE THEY READ THE OPPSING RULES

Get over it and move on.

shouting at us now
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 September 2015, 01:38:49
Yup.




If only out of frustration...
Title: Re: Selling cars with low potcounts
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2015, 18:04:29
OK, its run its course.

Nothing in this thread has made me even want to discuss the postcount levels with the other Admins, as there is nothing new from all the previous reasonings I've been presented with over the past several years about the postcount levels.

So locking.