Why can't I post a "For Sale" Thread?

J_Bahhtu · October 27th, 2011, 09:35 AM

I have something I wanna sell to the fellow Ninjette owners here, but for some reason I'm not allowed to do so. Is this because I need a certain amount of posts before posting a for sale thread?

dubojr1 · October 27th, 2011, 10:39 AM

Need 50 or more posts 1st. Sorry... forum rules.

J_Bahhtu · October 27th, 2011, 11:09 AM

Understandable. Wanted to sell to the members on here first before I sold it somewhere else. Cool thanks!

Alex · October 27th, 2011, 01:33 PM

Yep, Jason nailed it. Our marketplace rules are in an announcement at the top of those forums:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/announcement.php?f=16

Key excerpt:

Quote:

We encourage the use of the marketplace by active contributing members. (Which is why there now is a 50-post + 30-day minimum for members to create new threads in the marketplace for sale forums)

I wish none of these what seem to be arbitrary restrictions would be necessary, but unfortunately they have proven to be quite helpful over time here.

J_Bahhtu · October 27th, 2011, 02:43 PM

looks like I'll be going to the new member forums and greeting everyone to get to 50 posts

dubojr1 · October 27th, 2011, 03:22 PM

Ummm... That's probably not a good idea either. You still won't qualify till Nov. 9th so why not make some productive post or find some polls to comment on until the 9th. Alex may frown on intentional new member posts now that it is clear on the intent.

J_Bahhtu · October 28th, 2011, 01:09 AM

Only joking... if I greet someone it's not for the post count. Being greeted somewhere new is always welcoming. I very much appreciated the warm welcome here when I first joined

Alex · October 28th, 2011, 07:57 AM

Lil_Green_Demon · October 28th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Curious about what you're selling. Care to share?

CynicalC · October 28th, 2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Yep, Jason nailed it. Our marketplace rules are in an announcement at the top of those forums:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/announcement.php?f=16

Key excerpt:

I wish none of these what seem to be arbitrary restrictions would be necessary, but unfortunately they have proven to be quite helpful over time here.

Do you think that minimum could be reduced to 20 or 25 maybe? I think that's still high enough to prove that someone isn't just a spammer but low enough that people who tend to "lurk" more aren't penalized.

Alex · October 28th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Do you think that minimum could be reduced to 20 or 25 maybe? I think that's still high enough to prove that someone isn't just a spammer but low enough that people who tend to "lurk" more aren't penalized.

I think I'm OK with that. I had it at 50 when I didn't see an easy path to require being here 30 days as well. Now that there is both the time & post requirement, 25 posts + 1 month would likely be enough to deter most spammers. I'll give it a shot.

/thread moved to Forum Info

Alex · October 28th, 2011, 06:33 PM

The change has been made. ~ 1200 members can post new threads there now, up from ~ 800 prior. Justin - I moved your item into the marketplace.

CynicalC · October 28th, 2011, 06:37 PM

J_Bahhtu · October 29th, 2011, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The change has been made. ~ 1200 members can post new threads there now, up from ~ 800 prior. Justin - I moved your item into the marketplace.

Good looking out Alex thank you

pop0tart · November 10th, 2011, 07:59 PM

Thanks a lot. My past 20 or so posts have been a bit arbitrary/non contributive because of that 50 post rule. Now, back to my lurking...

Alex · November 10th, 2011, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pop0tart

My past 20 or so posts have been a bit arbitrary/non contributive

Why should your posts be any different than any of the rest of ours?

October 27th, 2011, 09:35 AM	#1
J_Bahhtu ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Los Alamitos Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Why can't I post a "For Sale" Thread? I have something I wanna sell to the fellow Ninjette owners here, but for some reason I'm not allowed to do so. Is this because I need a certain amount of posts before posting a for sale thread?

October 27th, 2011, 10:39 AM	#2
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Need 50 or more posts 1st. Sorry... forum rules. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

October 27th, 2011, 03:22 PM	#6
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Ummm... That's probably not a good idea either. You still won't qualify till Nov. 9th so why not make some productive post or find some polls to comment on until the 9th. Alex may frown on intentional new member posts now that it is clear on the intent. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

October 28th, 2011, 07:57 AM	#8
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 28th, 2011, 05:03 PM	#9
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Curious about what you're selling. Care to share? __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 27th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#3
J_Bahhtu ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Los Alamitos Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Understandable. Wanted to sell to the members on here first before I sold it somewhere else. Cool thanks!

October 27th, 2011, 02:43 PM	#5
J_Bahhtu ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Los Alamitos Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	looks like I'll be going to the new member forums and greeting everyone to get to 50 posts

October 28th, 2011, 01:09 AM	#7
J_Bahhtu ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Los Alamitos Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Only joking... if I greet someone it's not for the post count. Being greeted somewhere new is always welcoming. I very much appreciated the warm welcome here when I first joined

October 28th, 2011, 06:33 PM	#12
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	The change has been made. ~ 1200 members can post new threads there now, up from ~ 800 prior. Justin - I moved your item into the marketplace. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 28th, 2011, 06:37 PM	#13
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

November 10th, 2011, 07:59 PM	#15
pop0tart ninjette.org member Name: Dash Location: PA Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): stolen :( Posts: 158	Thanks a lot. My past 20 or so posts have been a bit arbitrary/non contributive because of that 50 post rule. Now, back to my lurking...

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