New Classifieds

  • walleyehunter
    Melrose, WI
    Posts: 265
    #1254154

    I just wanted to say great job on the new classified section. It looks really sharp. It appears that you can only send a message to the user now instead of adding an additional post. I liked the ability to add a post because a lot of sportmsmen have the same question and it can get answered once by a user adding an additional post. I guess the seller can always add the question and answer himself. Plus, how are we suppose to keep the breast pump thread going Again, great job on continually making the site better.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #554314

    To some degree it was nice to be able to communicate through the replies… when everyone was behaving themselves. Unfortunately what happened far too often was a classified ad was hijacked and the replies muddied up the content or someone posted some negative remarks about the item being sold… that it was overpriced, poor quality or that they themselves had one for sale at a lower price.

    I’m sure you can see where that was an issue with those placing the ads.

    So… onwards and upwards. The new photo loading system has a work-around for oversized pics so the 100,000 byte limit is no longer an issue. Plus you can add more than one photo per post (4 total).

    Over the next week more features will begin to come online.

    walleyehunter
    Melrose, WI
    Posts: 265
    #554318

    I understand that and agree with the thoughts. The new photo system is amazing. You should add that functionality to all posts, that will save many users alot of hassle. I didn’t run a test on the classifieds, but I imagine it forces you to put in a price before you can post it, which is another great added feature.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #554320

    Quote:


    You should add that functionality to all posts, that will save many users alot of hassle.


    Coming VERY soon.

    Users will be able to upload just about any photo on their hard drive and our servers will do the sizing / adjusting.

    superdave
    NE IA
    Posts: 804
    #554324

    Nice job James! Now quit being a nerd and go fishing! jk

    russjudy
    Minnesota
    Posts: 785
    #554326

    I thought I was in a different site for awhile or needed to log in-after a couple more cups of coffee I kind of figured it out that things changed- I deffintely see your view point- its a real bummer when someone shoots you down or posts there item under yours at a lower price-

    russjudy
    Minnesota
    Posts: 785
    #554335

    I would like to see something about posting pixs that makes it so simple that a “Caveman could do it” like e-mail someone with pixs, tell them where you want it posted and its done- we gave up on the browse stuff, you would sure get more pixs that is needed for posts- we would like to post pixs of 07 fishing and pixs under our classified ads-but just gave up and left our e-mail address- thats the caveman way

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #554337

    Quote:


    like e-mail someone with pixs, tell them where you want it posted and its done- we gave up on the browse stuff,


    I’m not one to do anything manually when we can build automated systems to do the work. The new photo system is designed with the caveman / fishing crowd in mind. If you can find the pic on your hard drive you’ll be able to make it work.

    When it comes online on the rest of the site you can kick the tires and let us know how it goes for you.

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
    Posts: 1840
    #554376

    Now we see what James really thinks of us

    Quote:


    The new photo system is designed with the caveman / fishing crowd in mind


    grunt, grunt

    Jeremiah Shaver
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 4941
    #554379

    HUH?

    Quote:


    The new photo system is designed with the caveman / fishing crowd in mind


    ozzyky
    On water
    Posts: 817
    #554395

    Personally I liked the old way better, (seeing others replies, questions ect.) but I can see James point about the adds getting hyjacked and negative comments.

    Jeremiah Shaver
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 4941
    #554406

    so how much is it going to cost to post an ad in the future?

    Dave Lozier
    Amherst, WI
    Posts: 957
    #554410

    The price will vary depending on the type of ad and such extras as syndication. By syndication I mean being displayed on the home page, along search results or similar items and other premium locations.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18719
    #554413

    I’ll miss the replys because so much detailed information was rooted out that way and you could see if there were serious buyers present.

    Dave Lozier
    Amherst, WI
    Posts: 957
    #554417

    There is no time limit on editing the ads now so if questions come up that you didn’t think to answer you can edit your ad and answer them as they come in.

    The wide open system was more headache than it was worth. (that being free) lol

    I don’t know if James mentioned this publicly but this system is being built so that active members who post in the forums (not in the classifieds) are rewarded free classified ads. Some people only come here to post classifieds. The logistics of it are not final yet but it’s coming.

    broncosguy
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 2106
    #554451

    So with all those fabulous posts BrianK does, will he be able to let us borrow some. as I am guessing he will have more then a few extra ads avaialble for sale.

    Broncs

    chomps
    Sioux City IA
    Posts: 3974
    #554471

    yeah! kind of like the carbon offset credits Gore claims to purchase! I’ll sell my classified credits for $200 a pop.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18719
    #554481

    Dave, your avatar is somewhat disturbing….

    Dave Lozier
    Amherst, WI
    Posts: 957
    #554483

    Thanks! The dark ominous look helps keep the support questions down. LOL

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    #545094

    I’m having problems trying to send a message about a item I’m interested in.

    Thanks Pier.

    Dave Lozier
    Amherst, WI
    Posts: 957
    #554581

    Just a note –

    There are two new personal info fields in which you can add contact information such as an email address and phone number. This information will be displayed to those who send you a message from your classified ad. (viewable to visitors too)

    The link to send the private message has been changed to require javascript enabled. Most (if not all) spam bots run without javascript enabled so the chances of them following the link are very low.

    I see many people placing their personal info in the ad which does leave them open to spam. This will help cut down on it some.

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    #554595

    Quote:


    I’m having problems trying to send a message about a item I’m interested in.

    Thanks Pier.


    Is anyone else having problems trying to send a message regarding an item they are interested in.
    I’m not getting any responce when hitting the send message button.

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    #554602

    Can we have the ability back to edit our own post however long later too? Such a PITA to drop prices under the old system I assume nothing changed?

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #554605

    Quote:


    Quote:


    I’m having problems trying to send a message about a item I’m interested in.

    Thanks Pier.


    Is anyone else having problems trying to send a message regarding an item they are interested in.

    I’m not getting any responce when hitting the send message button.


    We’re a work in progress.

    Here’s a work-around. Instead of clicking the “send message” tab, click the posters name, located on the left side and shoot that person a PM. Works for me.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #554607

    Quote:


    Can we have the ability back to edit our own post however long later too? Such a PITA to drop prices under the old system I assume nothing changed?


    You will be able to edit posts (there will be no time limit) and the new system will record all changes to the ad and display those changes so people can’t pull a switch-a-roo.

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    #554609

    Perfect Thanks

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    #554610

    Quote:


    Perfect Thanks


    Thanks James….

    Dave Lozier
    Amherst, WI
    Posts: 957
    #554611

    Is it working now? I was testing from another browser and forgot about the page being cached for visitors. Needless to say I went in circles for a bit until I realized why the page wasn’t changing. LoL

    Are you using a Mac? I don’t have one so I can’t test safari. Firefox seemed to work fine as well as did Konqueror. I hadn’t tried Opera but I will after this.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    #554613

    And we thank you guys for being patient with us as the new system is integrated.

    Any other questions… just holla.

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    #554618

    Windows….Not working with IE or Avant brower’s.

    When I hold the cursor over the send message button I get a Javascript:void()……….

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