Soarer Central: Archive through December 11, 2006

Soarer Central Off-Topic Experiences Archive through December 11, 2006

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Mike Bradberry
TryHard
Queensland
V8 Limited

Posts: 398
Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 08:04 am, by: Mike Bradberry (Halflife)

I'd like to see a thread on here that mentions experiences people have had with others on this site insofar as their dealings with them. Sort of like the one created for the motor mechanics.
It might make some people more accountable.

Adam Lonergan
TryHard
Victoria
UZZ32

Posts: 402
Reg: 08-2005

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 09:38 am, by: Adam Lonergan (Alchemistal)

I've thought about this also and I'm not sure it's such a good idea. I think you will end up causing more problems than you prevent as this will tend to start lots of flaming and detract from the benefits of 'warning' people about bad trades. I've only ever had one hiccup on here (took over a month to solve, which was the real problem) and 10+ excellent trades which have certainly saved me +$1000 so far this year. If you get to know any of the mods personally or have had dealings with them in the past a quite email to them probably wouldn't hurt if you tink someone is going the wrong thing, but I wouldn't expect them to do that much as it really isn't their job/role. You have to remember also that due to the size of the community and peoples love of their car(s) many people on here are friends in the real world also.

A centralised praise/shame post for bad traders and/or products (especially on eBay) could possibly be useful but this is currently covered informally in numerous threads and all you have to do is search. There certainly is a number of comments about panel and paint shops in Melbourne also.

Tim Appleton
TryHard
QLD
UZZ31

Posts: 425
Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 10:34 am, by: Tim Appleton (Timbo)

I think the eBay name and shame sounds like a good idea, but a members gripes section sounds like you're opening a can of worms.

There is an option to vote for a post, so maybe you can do that in the For Sale section to show your approval of a deal that's gone through smoothly.

Aaron Klaver
Trader
Victoria
TT and T

Posts: 1032
Reg: 08-2005

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 10:37 am, by: Aaron Klaver (Nakedterror)

Been running one on supraforums.com.au since the day I started the site - with clearly defined rules regarding what one can and can not say, it is a very useful tool.

I do think some limitation on who is able to post is a good idea. Preventing people with under 100 posts to their name would be a good idea, as is having a queue for mods to authorise posts in there before they appear.

Mike Bradberry
TryHard
Queensland
V8 Limited

Posts: 400
Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 05:21 pm, by: Mike Bradberry (Halflife)

It was never my intention to deride or 'flame' or whatever, but simply to state whether you felt you got a good deal, in good time and hassle free. No need to bag anyone, just state the data without adding emotive issues.
Also, I think it's important to say when you have had really good dealings with someone. It simply gives the next person confidence.

Alan Chow
Tinkerer
Vic
GTT-L

Posts: 28
Reg: 12-2006

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 05:52 pm, by: Alan Chow (Alanchow)

how about we post up all the good deals and the ones with the most will be the best. System ain't foolproof but at least it doesn't 'flaming' others

Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

Posts: 6561
Reg: 11-2004

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 06:04 pm, by: Peter Nitschke (Pen)

Not going to happen, too many opportunities for things to go wrong as well as for unwarranted promotion.

Maurice Diggler
DieHard
Victoria
Twin Turbo

Posts: 626
Reg: 06-2006

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 09:53 pm, by: Maurice Diggler (Mau_rice)

Peter, 'unwarranted promotion' if you were referring to specific members promoting others or themselves, what Aaron said about it being limited to members with over a few hundred posts, that way someone wont just create a dummy account to give themselves a good rep and end up ripping people off.

Ben Lipman
TryHard
NSW
Soarer TT

Posts: 248
Reg: 04-2006

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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 07:23 am, by: Ben Lipman (Ben12a)

Seriously this measuring people by the number of posts is flawed.

If I posted a "welcome" to every new member and a follow up post or two, and then a lot of "wot he said" or similar, and then "nice price" or "good buy" for all the posts in the for sale section I'd be a 'guru' three times over. I am no better informed than I currently am now, but I am somehow more worthy to judge some ones credibility?

Hayden Miller
TryHard
QLD
Soarer TT

Posts: 146
Reg: 02-2006

Rating: N/A
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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 09:56 am, by: Hayden Miller (Zero)

Ben Lipman wrote on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 07:23 am:
If I posted a "welcome" to every new member and a follow up post or two, and then a lot of "wot he said" or similar, and then "nice price" or "good buy" for all the posts in the for sale section I'd be a 'guru' three times over. I am no better informed than I currently am now, but I am somehow more worthy to judge some ones credibility?

Couldn't agree more, another forum i participate in infact removed the post count due to this very problem. Sure there are some guys with massive posts and in reality the majority of them are what makes this forum work. But i try not to post crap, and if its not nececcery i wont say it. yet i still come on here 3 or 4 times a day and read through all the new posts.

But Maurice is right, we cant have people making dummy accounts, so maybe 50 posts and been regesterd for 2 months is a fair criteria for an "established member"

Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

Posts: 6570
Reg: 11-2004

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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 01:48 pm, by: Peter Nitschke (Pen)

So, as I said, it isn't going to happen.

If a private sale goes well - as it should, then all is good.

If a private sale goes bad, then first recourse should be to handle the issue privately, but be objective and not emotional.

If that fails, then sure, mention it on the forum, but again, be objective and not emotional.

Be prepared however for the other party to also post their version of events, which may or not be what you want to see.

There is no way that I can be a judge of any deals done because of contact from using SC.

However publication of bad deals may help the problem buyer/seller to see the light, and warn others of needing caution when dealing with that person.

Be very aware though, that anything that could be considered as anything other than the simple facts, could see your posts deleted and in extreme cases, your account suspended.

Another reason that there is no need for a "good" register, is that if people are selling enough stuff to warrant a listing, they should be a recognised trader on the forum, or they are a backyard trader.

The official Traders on the forum have established track records for trying to do the right thing.

David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
V8 Ltd manual

Posts: 2734
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 02:59 pm, by: David Vaughan (Davidv)

quote:
But Maurice is right, we cant have people making dummy accounts

Justin Hughes
Goo Roo
VIC
TT

Posts: 1068
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 03:39 pm, by: Justin Hughes (Juzza)

Hahahahaaaaaaaaaa

Hayden Miller
TryHard
QLD
Soarer TT

Posts: 147
Reg: 02-2006

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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 04:09 pm, by: Hayden Miller (Zero)

Whats funny about that?

Shane McInnes
DieHard
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual

Posts: 742
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 04:46 pm, by: Shane McInnes (Soarin_tt)

If you know Maurice. You will understand Hayden.

Its nothing about you mate.

Vinh Bui
Goo Roo
NSW
94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT)

Posts: 1397
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 08:10 pm, by: Vinh Bui (Hyudsjk)

Hahahahahaha

Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

Posts: 1777
Reg: 10-2005

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 08:06 am, by: Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt)

Ben Lipman wrote on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 07:23 am:
Seriously this measuring people by the number of posts is flawed.

I don't think you are meant to take it seriously. At most you can use it to determine how long someone has been around for. Generally someone who has been contributing for a year or two and has a high post count will have read quite a bit of posts, not made a fool of themselves too often, and probably be a reliable source of information, or at least know who to ask.

Then of course, there is me who just keeps coming back anyway

Hayden Miller
TryHard
QLD
Soarer TT

Posts: 149
Reg: 02-2006

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 08:26 am, by: Hayden Miller (Zero)

Shane McInnes wrote on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 04:46 pm:
If you know Maurice. You will understand Hayden.

Hahaha i just did some research and i see exactly what you mean, i had no idea.

Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
UZZ31 V8 Soarer , JZZ30 TT Soarer , UZZ32 Soarer

Posts: 3331
Reg: 07-2005

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 03:06 pm, by: Mark Paddick (Sparks)

All I can say is DON'T ••••••• START me up!

You WILL regret it.

Forget this report back •••• it won't work.

Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
UZZ31 V8 Soarer, green one, JZZ30 TT Soarer, UZZ32 Soarer, UZZ32 Soarer, UZZ31 Soarer, UZZ31 Soarer next, White one.

Posts: 3333
Reg: 07-2005

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 03:16 pm, by: Mark Paddick (Sparks)

And don't argue. I got tooooo much ammo.

It could be aimed at you!

Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

Posts: 6579
Reg: 11-2004

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Monday, December 11, 2006 - 03:31 pm, by: Peter Nitschke (Pen)

Aaron Klaver
Trader
Victoria
TT and T

Posts: 1042
Reg: 08-2005

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 03:36 pm, by: Aaron Klaver (Nakedterror)

Mark Paddick wrote on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 03:06 pm:
All I can say is DON'T ••••••• START me up!

You WILL regret it.

Forget this report back •••• it won't work.

who are you talking to mate?

Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
UZZ31 V8 Soarer, green one, JZZ30 TT Soarer, UZZ32 Soarer, UZZ32 Soarer, UZZ31 Soarer, UZZ31 Soarer next, White one.

Posts: 3337
Reg: 07-2005

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 04:14 pm, by: Mark Paddick (Sparks)

If it were anyone here THEY would know and they do.
Naming names is not the go and that's the point.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about take no notice at all. It won't affect you. EDIT: but it will anyway, sorry.

It certainly ain't you Aaron, that I will say

Hayden Miller
TryHard
QLD
Soarer TT

Posts: 152
Reg: 02-2006

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 04:18 pm, by: Hayden Miller (Zero)

Mark i think you need a holiday, every post i have seen from you in the last few days is full of red dots and capital letters. Its serioulsy killing the vibe around here. Take one of your soarers for a road trip and chhiiillll!!!

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