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Methuselah
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Not a Democracy
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January 31, 2025, 07:57:55 PM »
I get it, GTA isn't a democracy. Really I do. Promise. If you don't believe me just ask me.
However, I "vote" (petition, beseech, urge, nudge, suggest) a change in the rules regarding the classifieds.
Said change, make participation requirement a RATIO, instead of a count. No posts like "+1", emoticons, and "snippets" counting in said ratio.
Wanna know why PM me.
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Motorhead
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Re: Not a Democracy
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Reply #1 on:
January 31, 2025, 09:42:08 PM »
Anti Troll, Anti Scam Policy.
If you legitimize ( Sorta ) who you are the less likely said Newby will be a Screwby taking advantage of other established members.
Fully support this policy too !!!
Tho many feel similar or have site gripes in general ... looking at active posters and general activity in recent years ... Nuff said
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Re: Not a Democracy
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Reply #2 on:
January 31, 2025, 10:51:21 PM »
I wish the forum software had a way to sort out these non-post posts. But I don't see any way to. Would be WAY too much to handle manually.
May not be considered a democracy but I have always said the members make this forum. All suggestions welcome and appreciated!!!
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splitbeing
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Re: Not a Democracy
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Reply #3 on:
February 01, 2025, 02:20:14 AM »
If you are looking at a classified ad from a member, you can then click the member name and look at their posts. If you are questioning the members involvement in GTA or credibility, this is a way to do a bit of research in the present system. For instance, someone with not a lot of posts makes an ad, you click their member name and 'show posts', then see that most of their posts have no substance, and finally make a decision regarding the ad.
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Benjamin Fortitude .177, hawke 30mm red dot hex screen, termies 10 fpe 70+ shots 25 es, allen sling, cheek riser, rhinestone bling, 6 lbs.
Beeman P1 .177, 7.25gr terms 5 fpe after warmup shots
Beeman 1357 .177 (duh!), bugbuster sidewheel flip cap sun shade, ftt 4.51 20+ shots 15 fpe, rocker1 & no shroud
My favorite when silence is not a priority;
Diana 48 .177 T06 trigger T01 stock, hawke 2-7x32aoir, 4.50 ftt 16 fpe, allen sling
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Re: Not a Democracy
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Reply #4 on:
February 01, 2025, 08:40:57 AM »
Quote from: splitbeing on February 01, 2025, 02:20:14 AM
you can then click the member name and look at their posts.
Exactly what I was going to say.
Do your research on the seller first and trust your gut from there.
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Methuselah
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Re: Not a Democracy
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February 01, 2025, 10:54:05 AM »
This addresses the mechanism I'd think would be a start of a good algorithm for embedding a working programming snippet to alert a moderator that a post on the classifieds wasn't justified by "the new rules".
The HOW part, not so much the specific "why" which I'm reluctant to post.
Suffice it to say I presume there are those here that are ONLY here to post in our classifieds. I'm relatively certain were that privilege "curtailed" you would stop seeing (their) participation in other area of our forums.
My angst goes beyond the current discussion, as I said, wanna know the "driving force" for my "request" feel free to PM me. One member has, and suggested I reach out for the sake of clarity, however, I (now) believe my "request" is understood and my personal reasonings irrelevant to a request for a "vote".
WHAT is (potentially) subject to change I've presented my case for, how people feel about that is THEIR personal private business and will command my respect.
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Huntsville, Alabama
Hatsan 125 (in pieces since new in 2015)
Daisy 880 - on my 3rd
RWS Diana 34 (still broken since 2016)
Remington Express .22 (bad piston seal)
Daisy 415 (x2) - gave away
Daisy 408 - holds CO2 if bulb tip is teflon wrapped
Crosman 1377 - very accurate
Ruger Air Hawk - jury still out
Beeman 0035 (eBay sellers uck)
XISICO XS60C in .177 - leaks since new (help Mike!)
Crosman 760's X2:
#1 fixed/gifted for 5yo birthday
#2 working on it (probably fixed, will find worthy home)
Crosman 2260
Daisy 777 - new, had to reseal
Daisy 747 - came leaking, fixed
Cr Mark II X2 one new, both resealed piercing cap
397PA
Sheridan E20 Nickel - new, my only "investment"
Cr Medalist II X2 (awaiting arrival)
Too many!
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