La-de-di Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 There seem to be lot of messages that are solely to sell things .... are the classifieds on this site not the favoured place to sell anymore? If not, maybe there should be a section for sale/wanted items on the forum ... easier just to post and upload pics in a post rather than having to go through the process of placing an ad? It would be easier to find things if the posts weren't intermingled with all others ... or should the classifieds be kept as the place to advertise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 No one says you have to open them. They're easily to identify. Just move on to the next topic. The classifieds don't work. Simple as that and adding another section just makes them invisible. Many people are leaving and others need the advertising for charity sales. Are they really that big a bother to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdrja Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I too have been wondering about the clutter on the web board from people selling things - yes, it is a nuisance. There are free classifieds on this site http://www.e-classifieds.chapala.com/ I have used them and they work. And the topics are not always obvious, so you click in to the post and then find out it's just a list of stuff for sale. There are so many For Sale items now that one must scroll past, to get to any real discussions. Although I have noted over the years, that the quality of discussions on this board seems to to have declined. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Yes but the classified only come out once a month in print. Many people are returning NOB and need to sell their stuff fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Many charities need to advertise their sales, along with regular people moving or leaving. Do you really want to take away that exposure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Actually, I dislike the Classifieds. Finding a new topic on items for sale is much more attention grabbing. I would see great value in creating a forum specifically for selling/buying. I also see excellent worth in a separate PETS forum. Some weeks this forum is bombarded with requests for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I prefer it just the way it is. I got my dog, Winky through an ad here & I never would have looked in a separate forum as I hardly had a need for another pooch. I also like the items in this forum for sale or wanted because the Classified section is not always up-to-date & many don't know about it. If you start splintering into too many forums such as Pets, Classifieds or maybe even Computer stuff you'll dilute what makes this forum work. Geeze, how hard is it to scroll??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Agree and disagree. If we can have a section for Immigration, and a barely-used section for the LCS, and a rarely-used section for Lago de Chapala, it makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solfeggio Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I understand that there are currently a lot of items for sale in the forum, but they are easy to scroll past if not interested. have found that, unlike the classified section; however quick questions & answers about things for sale is way more efficient here in the forum. I always check the classifieds before I come here, but find I get a quicker response to questions (about the items) here in the forum, as well as additional valuable input or feedback from others, etc. Also, I cannot use my regular user name & password for the classifieds. I had registered there years ago but can't remember my password, and cannot seem to get in or have my password sent to me. I'll work with it either way, but will miss the discussion about items for sale here in the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sure, I understand, but I could say the same for the now-missing discussions on Customs and immigration, the kitchen, and so on. One learns pretty quickly, actually, to click VIEW NEW CONTENT when getting into the board. Then it doesn't matter which forum an item is posted in, because you see all the new posts. In particular I like this because I get to see David' latest photos from Tabarka, as I would normally not check into the Lakeside Restaurants forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frijoles Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Well, this has now been pinned to the top of the page: Posted Today, 10:01 AM As of today no more items for sale are permitted to be posted on the board, please use our classified section, it was made specifically for this purpose. Offenders will be banned from using this board. Was this really necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Well, La-de-da will be very happy but this forum hasn't been nearly as busy as it used to be & I guess it will be even less so now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Well La de da came to my house the last time I listed something on here and bought it. Thanks for getting us all shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Well I hope she's happy for hurting a lot of people here who need to sell things so they can go back north, get money for charity, list pets needing homes. What a B**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobita Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sure, I understand, but I could say the same for the now-missing discussions on Customs and immigration, the kitchen, and so on. One learns pretty quickly, actually, to click VIEW NEW CONTENT when getting into the board. Then it doesn't matter which forum an item is posted in, because you see all the new posts. In particular I like this because I get to see David' latest photos from Tabarka, as I would normally not check into the Lakeside Restaurants forum. I'd never noticed that option before, so ... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I agree with many others, this is the only forum that I view and I definitely will miss the items for sale, garage sales and estate sales that are advertised here. I guess it is just another way to run people off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sure, I understand, but I could say the same for the now-missing discussions on Customs and immigration, the kitchen, and so on. One learns pretty quickly, actually, to click VIEW NEW CONTENT when getting into the board. Then it doesn't matter which forum an item is posted in, because you see all the new posts. In particular I like this because I get to see David' latest photos from Tabarka, as I would normally not check into the Lakeside Restaurants forum. Then we should also have a section for computer problems and stop people from posting them here so you can flog your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Ronnfeldt Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Gosh, that was a rather rash move. One of the first things I scan for in this forum is stuff for sale. I've bought some good stuff that way. I wonder, moderator, is there any chance you might reconsider this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Man did everybody get up with the grumpies today??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Yes, PLEASE reconsider!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 So oh great administrator where are the classified ads? If you ban something and tell us to go somewhere it would be nice if you would tell us where the classified ads are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Here they are - sadly the format is not great and I mourn the loss of posts in the general web board: http://www.e-classifieds.chapala.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocinaMod Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 The moderators were not part of this decision. However, we were aware that the owner of this webboard has been concerned about the increased bandwidth being absorbed here. That bandwidth is a large factor in the costs the owner pays to host this site. And how many of you have posted to complain about the slow load times and being unable to get into the webboard? That's what happens when the bandwidth is overloaded. Don't blame the OP of this thread for this decision (and the name calling was TOTALLY unnecessary). Blame those who are selling stuff who continued to bump their posts to get their stuff sold. Blame those who post "what a cute puppy, wish I could adopt him" in an effort to get the original post bumped. Blame those who used this webboard to advertise their commercial, for profit businesses. All of those actions may be an bondafide effort to help animals or our neighbors in a difficult situation; however, when it became pervasive and abusive, the owner of this webboard stepped in to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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