Has anyone else noticed...

[cook_dw]

Dave, let me see if I can maybe explain why the comments were removed.. First part of the comment was absolutely fine.

I thanked a seller in their ad for having reasonably priced items

This issue is the 2nd half of the comment.

it was too bad that they'll be bought and flipped for four times as much so backyard guys can't afford them

2 people replied to the ad and both paying members that sell on the forum. That comment looks to be directed at one or both of them. If you say you didnt mean it that way I find it hard to believe. Common sense would be to not make comments in the for sale thread section regardless if it is valid or not if you are not interested in buying or selling an item. "Congrats on the sale" or "great price" posts should be acceptable but not adding a jab comment.. People can ask whatever they want for parts but ultimately its the buyers that set the demand and value. Right or wrong thats the way it is. And you could have also sent it privately to the seller and still got the point across. So if you dont like how things work I suggest you take up another hobby. I have learned to live with it. And I am not saying that in a smartass way.. It sucks and I hate its that way but until buyers stop paying high prices it will stay the same and most likely prices will increase.

[HawkX66]

Originally Posted by cook_dw

Dave, let me see if I can maybe explain why the comments were removed.. First part of the comment was absolutely fine.

I thanked a seller in their ad for having reasonably priced items

This issue is the 2nd half of the comment.

it was too bad that they'll be bought and flipped for four times as much so backyard guys can't afford them

2 people replied to the ad and both paying members that sell on the forum. That comment looks to be directed at one or both of them. If you say you didnt mean it that way I find it hard to believe. Common sense would be to not make comments in the for sale thread section regardless if it is valid or not if you are not interested in buying or selling an item. "Congrats on the sale" or "great price" posts should be acceptable but not adding a jab comment.. People can ask whatever they want for parts but ultimately its the buyers that set the demand and value. Right or wrong thats the way it is. So if you dont like how things work I suggest you take up another hobby. I have learned to live with it.

Common sense says you belong in D.C. now Darryl... Apparently you now have censorship duties and the ability to delete. Good for you. I don't need you to tell me what's common sense and I sure don't need your suggestion to take up another hobby. I don't really care what you've learned to live with. I don't like living with censorship and I'll comment on it every time. Just because you assume that I was referring to someone, doesn't mean it's the case. I'm sure you're trying to be a cheerleader for Chuck from looking at who the other two people were in that thread. It was not directed at him. His business is his business. I don't have to like it.

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by HawkX66

Common sense says you belong in D.C. now Darryl... Apparently you now have censorship duties and the ability to delete. Good for you. I don't need you to tell me what's common sense and I sure don't need your suggestion to take up another hobby. I don't really care what you've learned to live with. I don't like living with censorship and I'll comment on it every time. Just because you assume that I was referring to someone, doesn't mean it's the case. I'm sure you're trying to be a cheerleader for Chuck from looking at who the other two people were in that thread. It was not directed at him. His business is his business. I don't have to like it.

Hi Dave,

Your above comments are neither appreciated or appropriate.
The classified section should only include post from the seller and buyer. These guidelines were established years ago, although when the site was upgraded those rules were accidentally removed.

When something is listed for sale everyone has an opportunity to purchase. Regarding the flywheel, another member claimed/purchased the flywheel before you. At that point you have no right to post what you did. The seller and buyer are happy. What the buyer does with it is no concern of yours or anyone elses.

You can call it what you want, however when you or anyone else posts offensive comments they will be subject to either deletion or modification.

Either myself or Charley have the ability to change, delete or modify.

If you continue to insult members you many lose your privilege to post on this site.

[HawkX66]

Originally Posted by Steve Shauger

Hi Dave,

Your above comments are neither appreciated or appropriate.
The classified section should only include post from the seller and buyer. These guidelines were established years ago, although when the site was upgraded those rules were accidentally removed.

When something is listed for sale everyone has an opportunity to purchase. Regarding the flywheel, another member claimed/purchased the flywheel before you. At that point you have no right to post what you did. The seller and buyer are happy. What the buyer does with it is no concern of yours or anyone elses.

You can call it what you want, however when you or anyone else posts offensive comments they will be subject to either deletion or modification.

Either myself or Charley have the ability to change, delete or modify.

If you continue to insult members you many lose your privilege to post on this site.

Once again Steve, you guys are implying that I meant it towards Chuck or the other guy that had posted. It was not meant towards either of them in particular. If they took it as such, there is nothing I can do about other peoples feelings. You can defend them all you want. That's your right obviously. I only went after Darryl as a result of what he posted which apparently was alright with you. Don't worry about my privilege to post. I'll move on.