Time to evaluate the issue of replies in the classified ad sections.

it a shame replies cant be done with out the bumping the ad up I seen some nice snakes on there when I am drooling lol. but I know the replies were taken off cause people had to act like little kids with the name calling.

Originally Posted by the miser

Maybe there is a way to reply without bumping?

There is...but it isn't that simple.
To begin with, that is a global setting - it can't be set like that just for the classifieds, it would be the entire site. While I like BOI/discussion threads being brought up with new posts, I could get over that change...but then everybody would have an outrageously long list of subscribed threads (and I think I remember reading that that can slow down the site). Further, the bumping option for paid members requires the current format (new posts bring threads to the top of the section) - changing that take away that benefit.

If it could help Rich with new traffic why not try opening it up again.

I say block all. Distracting. People post, email or call for info and you see, still for sale?

I haven't voted yet because I'm solidly on the fence between option 1 and 2. I like it well enough the way it is, did slightly miss being able to reply to ads when I wasn't a paid member, yet haven't used that ability since I became one. I don't think not being able to reply has kept me from conducting any buying I was going to do anyway but it's kind of hard to tell if that's hurt my own selling on this site.

So I would be fine if it stayed the way it is but wouldn't mind either if it was opened back up to everyone and see if that improves the possible issues Rich has noticed in the stats. I liked the suggestion to open it up on a trial basis though ...

This I think speaks volumes in and of itself. Your paid membership has voiced their opinions

Actually selection #3 would need to be added to selection #2, as it should be obvious that those people would likely have voted for #2 had #3 not been offered. It is highly unlikely that they would have voted for #1.

Please bear in mind that in order for me to consider a change, I would have to see a CLEAR majority voting for the change. Or in this case, a change BACK.

I post ads here, and when I do,
I make a link to the ad here,
and paste it in the numerous social media classifieds herp groups
to hopefully drive traffic back here.
It appears to me that perhaps many young herp lovers are not aware of this site.
Scrolling through the ads on this site is considerably easier than trying to keep up with 200 groups+1800 personal business pages on the social media sites.
Never-mind all of the knock-off/imitations of the BOI on social media sites.
Thanks for sharing.
dp

I have cut back using this sight by a whole lot since that took place. really hindered the way I did business.Less interaction and constantly have to copy and re post was a hassle and Im sure I lost business because of it.I would like to see it back to the way it was.

Originally Posted by creative g

I have cut back using this sight by a whole lot since that took place. really hindered the way I did business.Less interaction and constantly have to copy and re post was a hassle and Im sure I lost business because of it.I would like to see it back to the way it was.

Then why did you not pay the small amount to be a contributor? It allows you to bump and highlight your ads. If you lost business and found the reposting process to be a hassle, then not having to repost for a very small amount of money seems like a logical choice.