It sounds like you are trying to start some form of government. Rules,
quotas, regulations
It's not broke !
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lgriffin@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Joel,
> I agree with you on this. Perhaps some requirement that some number of
> post of a non FS or FA content need to be made in some time period, in order
> to
> post FS or FA. Your suggestion for a particular day might help alleviate the
> distraction they may cause. In addition the subject should be constructed such
> that it is easily filtered. Which then brings up another problem who is going
> to "Police" it. If a change is made I think that rule should be posted on the
> List Home page and referenced at the end of each FS or FA auction post or
> should it be for FA only posts that the rule applies? Even with these
> suggestions there are some that may still be offended. The List of late has
> been rather benign in regards to "Flame Wars", etc. and I hope this doesn't
> start anything. I do think that the seller should have reasonable expectation
> of achieving his price. The seller has invested time and finances in their
> collection or acquisitions as it may be. I also think that the List may
> benefit
> from knowing who the seller is of auctioned item. The buyer wouldn't
> necessarily have to participate in the auction. They could make an off List
> offer.
>
> Regards,
> Larry
>
> Joel Wilcox wrote:
>
> > At 10:58 PM 4/29/2000 +0000, you wrote:
> > >I still think posts referring to Ebay auctions are a bit annoying but a
> > >straight for sale notice with a price would be OK for list contributors.
> > >
> > >How do others feel?
> > >
> > >Giles
> >
> > Please clarify. Are you saying "No eBay notices, but FS to List is OK"?
> > If so, that's the status quo, right? Or am I missing something?
> >
> > I like the status quo, but if I were questing for things on eBay, I would
> > somewhat prefer to support active list members than strangers. But I don't
> > know how to have it both ways.
> >
> > Maybe Sundays (or some other day) could be designated "auction announcement
> > day".
> >
> >
> > Joel Wilcox
> > Iowa City, Iowa USA
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