Why the restrictions on classifieds?

[BradV]

So I have been a member here for a while. I am not a very social individual. I read a lot, I ask a few questions, maybe answer a few. I just don't share my opinion very often. In this case I will. I want to use the classifieds. Evidently I am not social or opinionated enough. In my opinion, it doesn't make sense. Just saying.

 

[printcraft]

 

[indyblue]

Well, if you like to read, I suggest you read this thread for some background.

Thread 'PART 2: I'm new an your 50-post rule sucks! Please change it for my convenience.'
https://www.indianagunowners.com/th...s-please-change-it-for-my-convenience.476906/

 

[Rookie]

You've been here 4 years. That's plenty of time to get 50 posts. It's not like this is a new rule that you just discovered...

 

[bobzilla]

You've been here 4 years. That's plenty of time to get 50 posts. It's not like this is a new rule that you just discovered...

This. Or you pony up the site subscriber fee of $20 to help keep the place running and move on with life. I can tell you that this current way you're on isn't the correct one to get into the classies. If in 4 years you haven't figured out this is a community with the perk of a classifieds section for the members than I don't know what to tell you.

 

[Twangbanger]

The forum and owners were tired of "non social" and "auction-averse" deal shoppers getting butt-hurt over deals gone bad - then expecting staff to officiate their complaints for them like it was an auction site...after having paid nothing to be here and not contributing.

This is not a service, and the owners simply chose to drive a distinction on that point.

Nothing personal. There have just been a lot before you.

 

[d.kaufman]

. Or you pony up the site subscriber fee of $20

This right here ^^^^^

It's $20 per year. Way cheaper than Armslist.

You want access but don't wanna contribute, then pay to play

Link below to make it nice and easy for you. Make sure you read the classifieds rules before using them

https://www.indianagunowners.com/account/upgrades

 

[Lpherr]

 

[erasure]

This place is worth twenty bucks, it's entertaining and you can do hate speech like 'I don't think biden is a great president'

 

[Lpherr]

Making enough for everyone...

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[bobzilla]

The forum and owners were tired of "non social" and "auction-averse" deal shoppers getting butt-hurt over deals gone bad - then expecting staff to officiate their complaints for them like it was an auction site...after having paid nothing to be here and not contributing.

This is not a service, and the owners simply chose to drive a distinction on that point.

Nothing personal. There have just been a lot before you.

Good god the amount of them.... Anyone want to take a guess at an approximate number in the 4 years the OP has been here? 100? 200?

 

[marvin02]

If in 4 years you haven't figured out this is a community with the perk of a classifieds section for the members than I don't know what to tell you.

If you write it often enough it may one day come true.

The people in the rockers on the front porch of the country store and those on barstools in a bar think they are a community also.

Someone has to pay to keep the lights on and the site banner still puts the classifieds first.

 

[bobzilla]

If you write it often enough it may one day come true.

The people in the rockers on the front porch of the country store and those on barstools in a bar think they are a community also.

Someone has to pay to keep the lights on and the site banner still puts the classifieds first.

Because it's alphabetical like most lists. When even our mods are saying this is a community with the perk of classies, I tend to listen not just because I agree.

But hey, you wanna be a douche I'm not going to stop you. I'll bring the waste can to help dispose of the mess.

 

[blain]

This. Or you pony up the site subscriber fee of $20 to help keep the place running and move on with life.

With inflation, it should be $25.

 

[Ziggidy]

 

[Ziggidy]

So I have been a member here for a while. I am not a very social individual. I read a lot, I ask a few questions, maybe answer a few. I just don't share my opinion very often. In this case I will. I want to use the classifieds. Evidently I am not social or opinionated enough. In my opinion, it doesn't make sense. Just saying.

This is your 5th post in 4 years?

 

[Cameramonkey]

Why the restriction @BradV ? Allow me to explain.

Understand that INGO is primarily a message board with a classified section as a perk for PARTICIPATING members. This isnt just another Gunbroker, Armslist, etc.

Our goal here is to have a social community of pro 2A members who feel comfortable trading with other members because they have built up an online relationship with others here, and get a feel for who they are buying/selling from.

More details here:

Info for the new guys looking at the ads section...

Please read to the bottom before responding to this post: It seems like lately we have had a influx of new members (and older members that have seldom posted). And with them comes a lot of confusion and a bit of drama. I am going to guess it's because you have lost access to your favorite...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[1nderbeard]

I don't know of any cheap glocks for sale in your area, sorry.

 

[Cameramonkey]

And we have plenty of folks that dont like talking in the classifieds. Thats what the site supporter status is for. Which if you dont like posting, will be necessary for you. Because once you hit 50, you are expected to maintain a higher post count outside the classifieds.

We periodically find somebody that got to 60 or 70 and then stopped and switched exclusively to selling. Those guys are also required to get the site supporter subscription.

And its only $20/year. Chump change. Especially if you are selling. You'll make that back in no time.

 

[Lpherr]

Shouldn't we make an exception for this guy? He's been here for a while, and he only wants to use the classifieds.

I've been looking at a new pair of shoes for a while... they should just let me have them.

Purple/no purple?