New Cop in town not doing this site any justice

[toolmanmike]

No one has ever deleted a post on a question about a part being sold. What year, is that a crack, I dont think thats correct, I believe for a 71 car. And so on. Now you’re deleting stuff that other people on this site can use and learn if it’s correct or what’s wrong with the part, now they might buy something not really thinking of that question to ask.

It is a slippery slope and it's damn tough to know what to do as far as what posts and what information should be left and what should be deleted. Half the time, it turns into a pissing match about who's information is correct. That is what the rules are trying to prevent. Joey doesn't want sale threads plugged up with members posting anything but legitimate questions and answers from the seller. My idea of what is legitimate and what another mod's allow may be different yet we are all trying to follow the same rules.
I myself, give Parts Wanted threads a little more latitude, So many times, the OP doesn't know what he needs and a little discussion can guide him in the right direction.

 

[RAT ROD AL]

What if my shoes and purse match my car?
To far?

A couple years ago a guy stopped by the house to buy some car parts , Got to looking for his wallet or something, I don't remember.
But I said maybe it's in your purse, as he had a shoulder bag on. He got PISSED and straighten me out that it was his MAN BAG!!!

 

[rbkt65]

Before this is over, I think. Joey will have to get involved and either delete rule number 2 that was circled, expand on the meaning or explain to/rein in/demote the new guy.

 

[crackedback]

I forgot about that one lol! Thanks Rob!

FABO hall of fame here...

 

[One Bullet Barney]

If mods edit/delete something, they should put their name to it.
As I said before in another post, I know of 3 GOOD mods that quit due to hypocrisy and another mod.

Agree. Before I delated any posts. I would ask posters to go to private message..so my namee is on it. A few members posted they don't know how. I posted info in the thread how to post a private message.

 

[crackedback]

Someone posted a K frame for sale and it was listed as the wrong year(s). Reply was posted that it was this year range K frame. If that isn't allowed, or worse, being deleted something is really wrong.

Banter and nonsense about asking price in For Sale ads is out of bounds though. JMO

 

[4spdragtop]

Any time I've gotten a scolding from a mod in pm, it says "moderator" with a "?" for a name.
The goal posts constantly move, and not by us peasants...

Agree. Before I delated any posts. I would ask posters to go to private message..so my namee is on it. A few members posted they don't know how. I posted info in the thread how to post a private message.

 

[4spdragtop]

Hall of Fame=Hall of shame??

FABO hall of fame here...

 

[A56]

Any time I've gotten a scolding from a mod in pm, it says "moderator" with a "?" for a name.
The goal posts constantly move, and not by us peasants...

lol, I've had a few of the ? Why they can't identify themselves is silly.

 

[davescuda]

It is a slippery slope and it's damn tough to know what to do as far as what posts and what information should be left and what should be deleted. Half the time, it turns into a pissing match about who's information is correct. That is what the rules are trying to prevent. @Joeychgo doesn't want sale threads plugged up with members posting anything but legitimate questions and answers from the seller. My idea of what is legitimate and what another mod's allow may be different yet we are all trying to follow the same rules.
I myself, give Parts Wanted threads a little more latitude, So many times, the OP doesn't know what he needs and a little discussion can guide him in the right direction.

Mike always the best. You do it right along with others. I know there’s rules. But who follows the rules in life. Lol

 

[toolmanmike]

Someone posted a K frame for sale and it was listed as the wrong year(s). Reply was posted that it was this year range K frame. If that isn't allowed, or worse, being deleted something is really wrong.

Banter and nonsense about asking price in For Sale ads is out of bounds though. JMO

Let's talk about this subject. Member X posts that the crossmember in the ad is for a 68 and newer and not an early A. Who has time to fact check that Member X is correct. He may not have a clue! Do we have to take a vote or do we need to have a master parts seller fact check all the sale threads for correct application? Although most of us want to help, it's not our job to make corrections on ads. Send the information to the seller in a PM and he can do his homework and edit the ad to correct it.

 

[One Bullet Barney]

Any time I've gotten a scolding from a mod in pm, it says "moderator" with a "?" for a name.
The goal posts constantly move, and not by us peasants...

If I send you one my names on it.
I know it shows as I am a recent member, bottom line is I've been here from I believe 2012.
I've had a lot of good conversations with a lot of you even bought parts from the O P.
Not that an explanation is need , but I closed my old account and started a new one to go with my current car.

 

[davescuda]

Let's talk about this subject. Member X posts that the crossmember in the ad is for a 68 and newer and not an early A. Who has time to fact check that Member X is correct. He may not have a clue! Do we have to take a vote or do we need to have a master parts seller fact check all the sale threads for correct application? Although most of us want to help, it's not our job to make corrections on ads. Send the information to the seller in a PM and he can do his homework and edit the ad to correct it.

I disagree a little bit, because when he edits post it doesn’t come back to the top and you don’t get to see the edit or update

 

[davescuda]

An edit does not bring the post back to recent or new post. And you can miss out on the new info.

 

[RustyRatRod]

It's easy to forget that there are over 60K members and only a few mods. Even if only small percentage of members is active, (and that is the case) the moderators are extremely outnumbered. That's a fact that's easily lost track of sometimes, I think. Plus our new moderator IS just gettin his feet wet. Nobody's perfect. I'm sure everything will fall into place and be fine. Give it some time.

 

[4spdragtop]

Well if he "doesn't have a clue" as you put it, why would it be labelled for a 68? You're playing both sides of the fence in that scenario.
ANY clarification for the year/purpose/origin of a part SHOULD be allowed.

Let's talk about this subject. Member X posts that the crossmember in the ad is for a 68 and newer and not an early A. Who has time to fact check that Member X is correct. He may not have a clue! Do we have to take a vote or do we need to have a master parts seller fact check all the sale threads for correct application? Although most of us want to help, it's not our job to make corrections on ads. Send the information to the seller in a PM and he can do his homework and edit the ad to correct it.

 

[mopowers]

I get a kick out of the people who ask questions about a part they have no intentions of buying. I'd like to think they have something better to do, but I guess not.

 

[toolmanmike]

I disagree a little bit, because when he edits post it doesn’t come back to the top and you don’t get to see the edit or update

So, instead we allow a pissin' match about incorrect information? Most often the crap is between members and not the seller. He is just getting a free bump every time someone comments. Oh that's right, bumping sale threads is against the rules. By the seller or another member. What I am trying to say is there is no easy or good way to keep these threads under control unless the rules are in forced. If Joey didn't care about the quality of these sites, there would be no rules and it would turn into a **** show and a free for all and I don't think anyone likes that idea or wants to see the sites go downhill in that direction.

 

[One Bullet Barney]

I disagree a little bit, because when he edits post it doesn’t come back to the top and you don’t get to see the edit or update

I get that, and that's a software issue.
That's why I posted to pm the individual with help, advice , or questions.
That way you know the individual you are trying to help sees it.
If they respond back that's on them. Add what Mike just posted and you get the guy who posted after you. Who put up a few posts showing he had multiple year parts and photos.
Bumping the thread as Mike said and essentially trying to post his on sale thread.

 

[davescuda]

There should be nothing wrong with a little help and basic questions in a for sale ad or even a wanted ad.

 

[toolmanmike]

Well if he "doesn't have a clue" as you put it, why would it be labelled for a 68? You're playing both sides of the fence in that scenario.
ANY clarification for the year/purpose/origin of a part SHOULD be allowed.

I was talking about the Member X that has the need to correct the seller. Who's to say he knows what he is talking about.

 

[RustyRatRod]

An edit does not bring the post back to recent or new post. And you can miss out on the new info.

This is a pretty legitimate point, in my opinion, because an ADDED post with new, correct information bring the thread back to the top, where people can see the new information. But then, there's the rules about bumping adds. Gold members can bump in three days. Non gold members are allowed no bumps at all. A post with added info is a bump, so what's a mod supposed to do there? Maybe change the rules to allow new information in an added post? Then they have to watch for creative bumping like "Oh here's the part in a fresh coat of paint" and so on.

 

[RustyRatRod]

There should be nothing wrong with a little help and basic questions in a for sale ad or even a wanted ad.

I don't disagree, but it's how to figure out how to do it within the posted rules. Maybe some slight changes need to be made? I don't know.

 

[davescuda]

Since were on the k frame. If is for sale and the ad says 68 and up K frame for sale. But it’s actually a 67 and I’m looking for 67 I go right over it and if it gets edited, it doesn’t pop back up to a fresh add and it gets buried when a question it does.

 

[Icetech]

I mean have you seen b body prices. I grew up with a b body shitbox though and plan to keep it trashy

I owna b-body but it's a POS and staying that way.. nice interior/engine bay.. mechanically sound.. but not gonna cry bout scratches