Are we closing the doors???

[ezman604]

Nope...but had to get your attention somehow.
Seems folks don't like to read instructions so I have to give you a few reminders from time to time.

Private messages.....
We have a system in place for these. Please use them. Please clean out your box of old ones that you don't need. Anytime someone sends you a pm (private message) you will receive an email notification.
DO NOT REPLY TO THAT EMAIL NOTICE!!!

That is strictly a notice that you need to come to GTA and look in your inbox for a message. If you reply to that email notice, guess who gets that message? Not the person you intended it for but ME. And you may be talking about me so....
Do not reply to email notifications from GTA. If you do you will get a gently nudge from me.

Classified Ads.....
ALWAYS having issues there because folks click to agree to the TERMS and rules of posting but many apparently do not read the terms before accepting them. I know, I do it all the time myself elsewhere.
You must have been a member of GTA for at least 30 days and have at least a 20 post count to even be able to post an ad.
ALL ADS MUST INCLUDE PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL ITEM(S) FOR SALE!!!
No outside links to pictures, but the actual pictures. If you have issues attaching pictures, there is an excellent post in the Announcement Gate telling you how to post pictures in your threads. Many of the problems are with your pictures exceeding the size limit. There is a free picture resizer in our Library at the top of the page.
If your ads do not meet the requirements, they will be immediately moved to the Archive Gate and you will receive a message from either myself or Norm explaining what needs to be done. If I have the time, I can always help get the pictures posted. But PLEASE try. Read the thread on how to and if you still can't make it work, I'll try to help.
No replies are allowed in classified posts. We had WAY too many issues with chit chat in ads. So any communication between buyer and seller must be done via pm or email. After the item sells, please report your thread and tell us why you are reporting. Like it sold, was traded or you changed your mind. We'll handle editing the title and moving it to the Archive Gate after you mark it sold.

Introductions.....
If you join GTA, before you can view many of the areas, you are asked to make an introduction post. It's really no big deal, we just like to know a LITTLE something about our family members. You can read a lot of GTA without joining. Some areas are locked to members only. Just post a short hello or something about yourself. No real hassle to do so.

Okay, that will do it for this rant. LOL
Thanks for endulging me and reading.

SAFE & Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave
 

[chuckinohio]

  Guilty as charged..................

  I replied to the Email notice of a PM once.

  The 'Gentle Nudge' set me back on course! 

 Thanks for all that you do Dave, and the rest of you forum Mods, Admins, and the like.

[CorvidKiller]

When I read the title I just about died then I started reading what it was all about. Thanks for keeping us all in check and may the GTA forum live forever.

[steveoh]

Now wait just a cotton picking minute. Aren't there rules about posts using inaccurate titles to inflame, irritate, confuse or aggravate folks into reading something they wouldn't normally read?

 



Steveoh

[dk1677]

Very good reminder Dave! and guys try to post in the correct gate

[Sandspike]

Who left the GATE open again

[ezman604]

Now wait just a cotton picking minute. Aren't there rules about posts using inaccurate titles to inflame, irritate, confuse or aggravate folks into reading something they wouldn't normally read?

 



Steveoh

Like the old 2X4 up against MY head? To get my attention?
Hey, gotta do what I gotta do to get folks to read.

[airguner]

I thought I was going to die when I read the subject LOL
thank you dave for doing everything you do for GTA,and keeping us in check
thanks to everyone here at GTA.

[palonej]

Low blow Dave.......but quite effective!!!!
I take no offense whatsoever because I have never done any of the things mentioned........ok maybe once........or 14 times!!!

[bart the fart]

On the classifieds "I agree" field lets change it to say...
"If you don't follow the rules said air rifle will be put up for next months raffle".....
Then send said offender a shipping label and a nice thank you note

[starlingassassin]

HAHAHAHAHA  i am so guilty of replying to the email LOL

[Sfttailrdr46]

  Not nice Dave I almost had a panic attack this place is my safe haven and most of the patients in this asylum are way crazier than I am. I log on 5 or 6 times a day just for the entertainment  . Ok you got me too

[ezman604]

LOL
Even though it's almost a year old, I do appreciate this post coming back to life....from time to time.
Good reminders to all.

[Matt15]

Not nice Dave I almost had a panic attack this place is my safe haven and most of the patients in this asylum are way crazier than I am. I log on 5 or 6 times a day just for the entertainment  . Ok you got me too

LOL!! When I saw the title I swear my heart stopped for a second. Thanks for the great forum Dave. 

[dcorvino]

Thank you Dave for the what in the world is this moment and the reminder as well.
Guilty of some goofs so thank you Dave and all the moderators and administrators for guiding me back in the right direction.

Dave

[jaraxle1zx]

On classified adds I seen something that really worries me, lots of people are asking to be paid with pay pal gift...........people should be made aware that when you gift someone money they don't have to send you anything. Never less fix a faulty gun or product. Pay pal can only protect you if it's used the right way.

Easy fix. Add the extra % that pay pal charges to the total asking price.
But if someone is so greedy that they want to take the buyer's protection away for 3% I think?
I wouldn't buy from them.

[jaraxle1zx]

I know there is a double edge to the pal pay blade and I have been effected by that, I sold an amp once on a car audio forum and when the guy got it he said it was broke. I know the amp worked and he must have hooked it up wrong but still I agreed to make it right and pay over half the money back for him to get the amp repaired.
Other time I sold a amp on my friends eBay account. Guy got amp said it was broke...did PayPal thing got his money back after sending back a empty video game box.instead of a 50 pound 5000 watt sundown amp. So he got a free 500$+ amp.

Kinda best to buy and trade face to face I guess

[ezman604]

VERY rare to have a deal go sideways on GTA Forums. We are a family here.
There can always be exceptions.

[RatRacer]

On classified adds I seen something that really worries me, lots of people are asking to be paid with pay pal gift...........people should be made aware that when you gift someone money they don't have to send you anything. Never less fix a faulty gun or product. Pay pal can only protect you if it's used the right way.

Easy fix. Add the extra % that pay pal charges to the total asking price.
But if someone is so greedy that they want to take the buyer's protection away for 3% I think?
I wouldn't buy from them.

Jason-
I used to have that concern, and had people gift me payments for goods when I specified not to in my ad. I would explain what you describe could occur to educate.
 But, the posting requirements to sell, and the kind of unique nature of our sport, keeps our circles on the small side on who we interact with regularly. If one should pull that kind of scam, their credibility would get X'd rather quickly here, and elsewhere, given the limited size of the online market. The post count requirement to sell is also a character judging tool for the buyer's decision.

[jward681]

Just like everyone else you got me with the title! Couldn't get my browser to open this thread fast enough!!!

Now that the panic attack has ended I can continue to enjoy the great place GTA is!!!

Thanks to all those that make this place home