tom1946 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 It seems to me that there is a resurgence of sellers putting 'SOLD' at the end of the thread rather than in the title where it can be easily seen. This means that when reading a thread all the way through only to find the item has been sold!! Very frustrating. I've had a few of those recently and it's irritating. Can this be pinned? Or even altered to look like the 'items wanted' headers? Tom. (and breathe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) Good afternoon, Tom... We (the Mods...) are on the case, and have been chasing this up for quite some time. There are really two issues here: firstly, as you point out, those who post 'Sold' in their topic, but don't add 'Sold' (or 'Withdrawn', or 'Traded'; those are the only three permitted 'code' words' admitted...) to the title; worse still, for us, are those that remove the title completely, instead of simply ADDING the 'code' word to their title. Sold, OK, but what was it..? Whenever we come across these anomalies we take it up with the OP, to remind them of the Marketplace rules and etiquette. Most folks understand and comply; there are always those few recalcitrant ones that recidivate; we have stronger methods available to us that we're loth to use, but sometimes needs must. For my part, I systematically go through all the 'Open' ads, looking for ads that have got 'Sold' in the topic, but not in the title. Believe me when I say it's a thankless, lacklustre task which takes up quite considerable time, but always throws up older ads that have sold since my last trawl. So much the better for the Seller, but ADDING 'Sold' to the title makes life so much better for all. After all, it's in the interests of every Seller to have up-to-date, pertinent information in the Marketplace, inciting Buyers to browse through and find bargains, isn't it..? I really don't see what more could be done, within the techniques available to us, and without becoming overbearing (we don't want to become too much like the BC Police, despite what some may think..!). Thanks for posting; hope this helps future successful Sellers to understand and comply, for the good of all; meanwhile... Have a nice day Douglas Just for the record, your 'rant' post is, itself, in breach of the Marketplace rules, and as such, will now be moved to a more suitable section... Edited September 26, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1506425550' post='3378591'] Wise words Douglas, but if the Mods can't get it right, what hope for the rest of us?... [/quote] None whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Thank you Douglas, I'm sorry I breached regulations, 'cough' I for one appreciate all of your efforts. Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Why don't you flag the posts that bother you? A problem shared... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 ... is a problem doubled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1506429542' post='3378652'] Thank you Douglas, I'm sorry I breached regulations, 'cough' I for one appreciate all of your efforts. Tom. [/quote] No need for gushing thanks (although appreciated, all the same...) a simple (large...) cheque in the post does wonders for our morale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1506432797' post='3378678'] Why don't you flag the posts that bother you? A problem shared... [/quote] Although the Reporting of offensive or out of order posts is encouraged, in this instance it would serve only to increase the number of Reports for little effect, as we (the Mods...) already see, and deal with, posts of the nature complained about here. It's not very visible, I'll grant, but the Reports are no [i]more [/i]visible, so... A nice thought, and if it made any tangible difference would be welcomed, but I doubt its effect on the perpetrators of these heinous deeds. Reporting is, though, by far the best way of bringing stuff to the attention of the Mods and Admins; all Reports are quickly seen and treated diligently. Edited September 26, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1506432797' post='3378678'] Why don't you flag the posts that bother you? A problem shared... [/quote] Good idea, how do I do that? [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1506443452' post='3378797'] Although the Reporting of offensive or out of order posts is encouraged, in this instance it would serve only to increase the number of Reports for little effect, as we (the Mods...) already see, and deal with, posts of the nature complained about here. It's not very visible, I'll grant, but the Reports are no [i]more [/i]visible, so... A nice thought, and if it made any tangible difference would be welcomed, but I doubt its effect on the perpetrators of these heinous deeds. Reporting is, though, by far the best way of bringing stuff to the attention of the Mods and Admins; all Reports are quickly seen and treated diligently. Will do in future, (cheque's in the post) No, I'm lying [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1506502807' post='3379135'] Good idea, how do I do that? [/quote] Click on the "Report" link at the bottom of the post in question. IME problem posts unless they are in a popular thread require a report in order for Moderator action to be taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 It IS bloody annoying. How long does it take to type 'SOLD'? I file this miserable behaviour along with those who can't be bothered to leave feedback (even though YOU left feedback for THEM) and those who profess an interest in an item one has up for sale, then offers no further communication - thus sending your item to Limbo for NO GOOD REASON. GAHHH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Skipped your meds again, Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1506507011' post='3379177'] Skipped your meds again, Mark? [/quote] No, what makes you say that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Whilst we're on the subject, am I allowed a small (well, medium, really...) rant..? Please..? Not too long, I promise, although... Oh, thank you; here I go, then... There are a number of ads for multiple items (which is fine...), where the title contains the word 'Sold' referring to only one or two of the items, not the whole lot..! Result: I'm searching through for 'key' words, and these ads trip every time, but are not really candidates for closure. Could I respectfully suggest that this practice cease immediately..? If the ad is to be kept, how about substituting 'Gone', or 'Bought'; anything except 'Sold'..? Reserve that for signalling the final closure of the whole topic, that it be closed completely. If anyone recognises this in their own ads, I'd be grateful if they could pop along to their ad and amend the title in this way. My 'housekeeping' would be that much simplified (it's already quite an arduous task...). Thanks in advance for bearing this in mind for future posts, and be doubly thanked for going back and 'correcting' any open Sales ads of the sort. Rant over; stand down, men, and carry on. Edited September 27, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 thank you mods see? it's NOT a thankless task Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Johnny Wishbone Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Ummmm, I've just sold an item but can't see how/where you edit the thread title. Am I being rather silly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 [quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1507027735' post='3382785'] Ummmm, I've just sold an item but can't see how/where you edit the thread title. Am I being rather silly? [/quote] Click on 'Edit' in your ad, then 'Use Full Editor'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1507027820' post='3382787'] Click on 'Edit' in your ad, then 'Use Full Editor'. [/quote] Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1507027820' post='3382787'] Click on 'Edit' in your ad, then 'Use Full Editor'. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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