Classifieds section can ONLY be posted in by paid members as of 03/06/07

Yeah, I know, I'm an ogre. But this has been suggested to me many times when I was trying to figure out ways to generate revenue here. Several people were pretty adamant about this being the correct method to do so, claiming it is only fair that I charge those people trying to make money off of this site. And yes, I resisted that suggestion. Up till now.

I was reading through some threads there, and things just seem kind of messy for people trying to sell their animals and merchandise. Maybe this will help. Maybe not.

Personally, I think that by far the main (and in many cases ONLY draw) of this site is the BOI to people. So perhaps my feelings that requiring paid memberships to post classified ads here would be a detriment to the site is off base. Heck, I've been wrong before... So I'm willing to give it a shot.

An announcement has been posted in RED LETTERS at the top of the classifieds sections. Any emails or PMs from members asking me why they can no longer post in the classifieds area will be ignored.

Yeah, I'm sure some will complain about this decision as well. Knock yourselves out, if you want to. Honestly, I wouldn't know how to act if that didn't happen around here......

Actually I think that is a good thing bro. As it is people selling on your site and it is only fair that you also get paid for "hosting" or say paying for the space for the ad.

I look at this as a good step.

Aww poo ruin my fun... Oh well i won't complain

I think limiting the posting of ads to paid members will weed out a lot of the scammers and such, I like it.

Originally Posted by Cat_72

I think limiting the posting of ads to paid members will weed out a lot of the scammers and such, I like it.

I agree but at the same time it will also weed out alot of people who are not major breeders but just hobbiest. Anyways, what does a paid membership cost?

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...criptions.php? Go take a gander....it shouldn't hurt your wallet!

Minimum paid membership level for the classifieds section will be the Contributor level at $25 per year.

The Participant level that was discontinued a while back will be grandfathered in.

Originally Posted by Cat_72

I think limiting the posting of ads to paid members will weed out a lot of the scammers and such, I like it.

Yes pay a hundred dollars you get a pea shooter and a deputy badge.. yeah i know im going... of to the corner again..

I don't think the Font size is large enough yet. Still gonna get those emails...lol