Sometimes you call a spade a spade

Don Fernando · 07-30-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

No offense, but if somebody has a problem with another member they should take it up with that member or the mods. I don't think throwing unsubstantiated rumors out there is the way the board wants to operate. I wouldn't like it I'd it were done to me and I was innocent and I'm sure you wouldn't either

just check SPS's profile (trader feedback & visitor messages), like I did before I posted.

markem · 07-30-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

just check SPS's profile (trader feedback & visitor messages), like I did before I posted.

Wow. And because it was already in public on the trader feedback you felt that you just had to drag it into here? This thread has a nasty gang mentality that isn't reflecting well on this board.

Scottw · 07-30-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

Wow. And because it was already in public on the trader feedback you felt that you just had to drag it into here? This thread has a nasty gang mentality that isn't reflecting well on this board.

Maybe that mentality will help prevent this **** from happening again.

markem · 07-30-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Maybe that mentality will help prevent this **** from happening again.

So will closing all trade / maw / pif threads and banning the use of the board for such purposes. I suppose you are in favor of that as well.

Lynch mobs seldom see themselves as unsavory while they are performing the lynching.

Scottw · 07-30-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

So will closing all trade / maw / pif threads and banning the use of the board for such purposes. I suppose you are in favor of that as well.

Lynch mobs seldom seem themselves as unsavory while they are performing the lynching.

Not at all, but if someone is taking people's money, that asshole should be exposed and not dealt with any longer. Perhaps people knowing that there will be penalties will persuade them to keep everything on the up and up. My comment was with respect to the label you gave "gang mentality". It's a shame that this even has to occur here but the fact is it is occurring and there is nothing wrong with the members here saying "hey, this is not permissible and there are penalties should you engage in such behaviors".

rack04 · 07-30-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Maybe that mentality will help prevent this **** from happening again.

Gang mentality can also lead to more problems. A house fire comes to mind. This person prayed on the mentality of lending a helping hand. Very few followed up with the story and several people got taken.

G G · 07-30-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Maybe that mentality will help prevent this **** from happening again.

Sorry if it offends any one but I have to agree. Getting these situations out in the open may keep me or you from getting stuck for some money.

07-30-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Sorry if it offends any one but I have to agree. Getting these situations out in the open may keep me or you from getting stuck for some money.

Sorry but I disagree. Why don't we all just start searching through the trader ratings and start posts and threads about every single person we suspect of being a bad trader, get the rope and string them up? To hell with guilt or innocence, they've been accused that's all we need right?

There's a process for people who feel aggrieved, and don't think it's in the spirit of this board what going on in this thread right now

Scottw · 07-30-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

Sorry but I disagree. Why don't we all just start searching through the trader ratings and start posts and threads about every single person we suspect of being a bad trader, get the rope and string them up? To hell with guilt or innocence, they've been accused that's all we need right?

There's a process for people who feel aggrieved, and don't think it's in the spirit of this board what going on in this thread right now

I am not trying to say that here. I think that would be too aggressive but in the case of Dan let's say. If 3 -4 months goes by and you see that 4-5-6 people are giving negative feedback, maybe put up a bulletin or something so people can see if this is affecting them too. Some people forget what they are involved in. I remembered 3 months later that I had purchased from Dan so I began PM'ing him and finally, I got what I ordered but it was damaged. I dont think we need to expose every negative trader rating but if it is blatantly obvious that something is up, I think we owe it to one another to let each other know. If there is a defense (in this case, the accused is silent), it will hopefully be heard. If I know that you are getting screwed on something and I know this because it once happened to me, what kind of person am I if I don't let you know what is or what maybe is up?

G G · 07-30-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

Sorry but I disagree. Why don't we all just start searching through the trader ratings and start posts and threads about every single person we suspect of being a bad trader, get the rope and string them up? To hell with guilt or innocence, they've been accused that's all we need right?

There's a process for people who feel aggrieved, and don't think it's in the spirit of this board what going on in this thread right now

Then I respectfully agree to disagree with you. I would prefer to know is all I am saying, and not just who I "suspect" If some one has negative feedback and no good reason why, I will steer clear of dealing with that person.

You prolly apply that same level of being careful on ebay or anywhere else you are spending your money.

Buena Fortuna · 07-30-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Maybe that mentality will help prevent this **** from happening again.

I seriously doubt it...it's a flawed world we live in filled with flawed people...including me and everyone here in the CA
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G G · 07-30-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

I seriously doubt it...it's a flawed world we live in filled with flawed people...including me and everyone here in the CA
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Cannot argue with you there.

Don Fernando · 07-30-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

Wow. And because it was already in public on the trader feedback you felt that you just had to drag it into here? This thread has a nasty gang mentality that isn't reflecting well on this board.

Mark, I like to warm my fellow botl's for scammers, that's all.

bobarian · 07-30-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Mark, I like to warm my fellow botl's for scammers, that's all.

Unless you have personally been "scammed" and have discussed the situation with the mods, then such "warning" is unnecessary and beyond the spirit of CA.

icehog3 · 07-30-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Unless you have personally been "scammed" and have discussed the situation with the mods, then such "warning" is unnecessary and beyond the spirit of CA.

Beat me to it, Bob.

bobarian · 07-30-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Beat me to it, Bob.

A first!

icehog3 · 07-30-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Mark, I like to warm my fellow botl's for scammers, that's all.

But what if someone thinks another member is a scammer, but has no real proof, or is prejudiced, or mistaken, but we just let them call the person out on the Forum anyway? There are some ways to handle this to make sure everyone is as protected as possible.