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Some PX Thoughts the direction I am heading
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Hi,
Example of GB and bypassing Commercial Account abuse??
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/members/sand-sock-gear.121535/#recent-content
Clearly this is commercial entity. Even replies to people with name of his company but yet does not have commercial tag.
Sincerely,
Theis
Example of GB and bypassing Commercial Account abuse??
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/members/sand-sock-gear.121535/#recent-content
Clearly this is commercial entity. Even replies to people with name of his company but yet does not have commercial tag.
Sincerely,
Theis
Since Mercenaries have a long, storied and honorable history... Could you use the label "Carpetbagger" or "Salesman" instead?
I mean... some of my best friends are mercenaries!
Cheers,
Sirhr
I mean... some of my best friends are mercenaries!
Cheers,
Sirhr
I was gonna use Hessian but I was not sure people would get the reference
How about PX Mercenary
How about PX Mercenary
Excellent cleanup Frank, thank you. There are many takers in this world. Most of us know who the givers are but we definitely need the changes you are imposing.
Been a reader on here for years, recently joined and began posting, and in the short time I’ve been scrolling the PX I’ve noticed these issues repeatedly. I think the proposed changes are a great idea. Too many people there just wanting to sell.
I liked Hessian Too, maybe we should go with it
I need a new title for Full member,
I don't like it and agree it's silly, but I could not think of anything that fit,
Ideas ?
I don't like it and agree it's silly, but I could not think of anything that fit,
Ideas ?
Barrel Chested Freedom Fighter. I’m only kidding. Good point though. Would need to think on that one.
Boner?
In all seriousness, how about we refer to contributing members as HOGS and the pay to sell people as PIGS
HOGs vs PIGs,
I would that is a good reference but I feel it hits too close to home for me as something used by professionals
I wouldn't mind a similar reference just not a direct reference if that sounds right.
Using Hessian, Maybe we say, Patriot or Something similar like a Revolutionary War reference it would be a good way to do it
I would that is a good reference but I feel it hits too close to home for me as something used by professionals
I wouldn't mind a similar reference just not a direct reference if that sounds right.
Using Hessian, Maybe we say, Patriot or Something similar like a Revolutionary War reference it would be a good way to do it
Yeah I understand that. Wasn’t trying to disrespect the great men who have those titles.
I would use Continental but I have a hard time spelling it
But Continental Army works, Revolutionary, Patriot, SH Militia, all these come to mind
But Continental Army works, Revolutionary, Patriot, SH Militia, all these come to mind
Maybe you should do it by symbols with a caption. Keeping in the flavor of the Hessian reference and have the average Hide member be represented by that iconic Militia statue. Have the For Sale dudes have a Hessian figure next to their name. Give the mods a Continental general on horseback. I think that this would make a cool and unique theme if you found the right images with a little caption under them. I have tons of time free this week so if you want I can dig around for some symbols just to see how it would look.
ETA: great minds...
The symbols make it easier for us grunts.
ETA: great minds...
The symbols make it easier for us grunts.
The system uses badges not images and images don't work for phones, these badges allow for betting loading
I see the term "Belligerents" a lot, also Sons of Liberty, Minuteman, etc
I see the term "Belligerents" a lot, also Sons of Liberty, Minuteman, etc
You can call the pay to sell people Arms Dealer, people who contribute I. The technical forums are patriots, team room guys can be sharlitans.
I kinda like belligerents, the definitions fit and actually go back to the Take No Prisoners way the forum works,
We have attitude, and I like attitude, we clash, conflict and battle it out, calling like it is.
I think it works
We have attitude, and I like attitude, we clash, conflict and battle it out, calling like it is.
I think it works
Do you have a brother named Thesis?
https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a092410.pdf
People will always try to game the system. Just don't make it easy. JMHO
I am sticking with Belligerents right now until something better comes along.
The site has a reputation, which in turn, the members have a reputation for being a bit hard on fools. This fits that narrative well.
We are combative in a lot of ways, and people hate my straight for the throat attitude, which translates to a reputation for the site.
Belligerents fit that model
Veterans, Sniper, Etc are all specific designations vs a group designation, I want something more Broad.
Hessian, in the same manner, speaks to a specific group which those who buy access fall into. So it's back to general and specific titles that fit the groups associated it to.
The site has a reputation, which in turn, the members have a reputation for being a bit hard on fools. This fits that narrative well.
We are combative in a lot of ways, and people hate my straight for the throat attitude, which translates to a reputation for the site.
Belligerents fit that model
Veterans, Sniper, Etc are all specific designations vs a group designation, I want something more Broad.
Hessian, in the same manner, speaks to a specific group which those who buy access fall into. So it's back to general and specific titles that fit the groups associated it to.
Fucking ban them from the onset, I get why your fed up with this shit, but dammit lets not the other asshats f this up for the honest folks. I like what parameters you have set. Nothing is going to be fool proof, but making them go pull their scams elsewhere is well underway with your implementations.
Nice, I think the changes are a positive move for the boards. They're not too restrictive, but tighten things up sufficiently. Hopefully the riff-raff thins out some going forward.
I just removed the permission to post with an Online Training Account, you need the full membership.
Prior to today, you could post in the PX with just an Online Training account, that is gone now. Only a Military Account and Full Member Access will let you post in the PX unless you buy.
The Group Buy section is now moderated, I have to manually approve those
Prior to today, you could post in the PX with just an Online Training account, that is gone now. Only a Military Account and Full Member Access will let you post in the PX unless you buy.
The Group Buy section is now moderated, I have to manually approve those
I think that this new system will retain all the freedom of the old hide system while cutting out most of the crap.
LL just needs to have a sticky that says
“Don’t fuck with me.” And close it for replies.
LL just needs to have a sticky that says
“Don’t fuck with me.” And close it for replies.
I like the manually approved group buy idea because it preserves the perks of the group buy idea for Hide Belligerents but cuts away the ability for companies to abuse it.
You guys put enough work into this site that it shouldn’t be a free for all for companies to use and abuse.
You guys put enough work into this site that it shouldn’t be a free for all for companies to use and abuse.
That is next, over the weekend I have to make some permanent announcements on the subject and then sticky them.
Other than the automated fixes I put in place, we'll have to have a grace period for things like bumping a post. I know people are gonna screw that up for the next month. But I don't want to count hours, just saying, you posted on the ad on 2/8, you can then bump it at 2/10, who cares if you bump it at midnight or noon, as long as it is 2 days apart. The bumps are something that drives me crazy.
After this, it's back to business as usual. We will bring on a PX Mod, but otherwise, we want to be hands-free as much as possible.
I have already automated and updated a lot of the permissions.
Other than the automated fixes I put in place, we'll have to have a grace period for things like bumping a post. I know people are gonna screw that up for the next month. But I don't want to count hours, just saying, you posted on the ad on 2/8, you can then bump it at 2/10, who cares if you bump it at midnight or noon, as long as it is 2 days apart. The bumps are something that drives me crazy.
After this, it's back to business as usual. We will bring on a PX Mod, but otherwise, we want to be hands-free as much as possible.
I have already automated and updated a lot of the permissions.
OK, I know I'm totally off topic, but where is info on Manners group buy? I've been impatiently waiting for it...
Back on topic - for those who basically only post in the PX, is there any easy way to ID/tag them publicly? I know it's easy to see those that have like 6 listings all at the same time, but for some dealers who post once a month when they get their new chassis/scope/accessory order and try to flip it, would be nice to have clear information that they are a dealer and not just an individual happening to sell off unneeded items.
Simplest thing is to just click on that person’s title and view their posts. It isn’t difficult, really.
yes, I do that now. Just was asking if it were easy to surface for folks without that extra step. Engineering background makes me look at anything done manually to see if it can be automated and save everyone time.
How about an option to put that to your benefit:
For the online training have an option like now for monthly at $15/month or yearly at $150 to $170 and say if you are a new member and sign up for the yearly billing for the online training then you get PX access included
It's a bit over complicated, your need two options that do the same thing.
What they do, sign up, pay $15 , list their item and then cancel the online training because it's recurring.
Because I changed the upgrades over the last month, I can see trends. When I changed the PX access last week, the training sign ups went up unnaturally. We had near zero PX upgrades and all Training.
If you give them a loophole they immediately exploit it.
What you are saying is no different from upgrading both, versus making a third option. It's redundant.
What they do, sign up, pay $15 , list their item and then cancel the online training because it's recurring.
Because I changed the upgrades over the last month, I can see trends. When I changed the PX access last week, the training sign ups went up unnaturally. We had near zero PX upgrades and all Training.
If you give them a loophole they immediately exploit it.
What you are saying is no different from upgrading both, versus making a third option. It's redundant.
