EAST TEXAS HOG DOGGERS FORUM

is there some thing with the dog trade section

Mod's deleted it!!

Read this thread for a better understanding.  If y'all have a good idea of how to run the dog trade, we are all ears.

http://www.easttexashogdoggers.com/forum/index.php?topic=13436.0

Moderators
The dog trade forum should be kept simple. ONLY and ONLY should the poster be able to post or edit his/hers post meaning there will be no replying to a dog trade post. The poster should be required to post thier contact info...email and/or phone number. Therefore if someone has interst in said post then they can contact poster personally. Does this make sense?

I agree with you Mr. Miller!!

Agreed! Another addition if you would like, on another forum i visit they require a 30 post min to be able to post in there.

sounds good

Thats seems pretty " Problem Proof "

I'm with you c.miller, I'm pretty new on here and really enjoy the dog trade. I'm just getting started and yeah, you've got to watch people, it's a buyer beware market, either buy from people you know, or take a chance. Thanks to the admins for sticking to the rules, I'm with ya!!

X2! Well said brother! With this said, the mods will have to keep an eye on the General discussion board in fear that someone will post a negative comment about someone and their dogs on there!

Not sure if you ever will have a ture fix.....  Moderators are not dumb..... Dont bring it back your sight will dwindle.

I would also like to add that as the guys who run these dogs we have a pretty darn good idea of the questions that we're expecting to see answered in a ad which will in turn save you from having 1000 enquiries asking the same 3 questions that were left out of your post. Think about what questions you would wanna know about the dog and include them. I hope we can get something back up!

I don't know a darned thing about how a forum is set up but the suggestion of cmiller and the suggestion of min 30 posts sound like a way to smooth things out and still have a way to sell decent dogs. Sure going to miss it if it's not possible to fix it.    John

i really like reading the dog trade board mainly to here other peoples way of describing a dog , some are just plain funny.

but i bet it is a full time job for the mods, to keep it cleaned up,  the idea of making it a viewing board only is a great idea, members can communicate thru pm's,  it will also keep guys from thowing in there opinion on some one else's dealings..

if there was a form with required info,  phone #, location, age of dog, gender.  this would help the new guys get all the info needed for a good add..

the next problem will be keeping the dog trading from bleeding over into the other forums, but that might be easyier than not having a place at all for the dog trade cause they will start posting in the classifieds if they dont have a place at all to use..

I dont do alot of posting but i do get on here and keep my eyes open for good dogs. Most of these guys that are breaking the rules are newbie's on this site. I dont think that the dog trade should be takin away because of folks that could care less gettin on here and breaking the rules. TAKE THE RULE BREAKERS OUT NOT THE DOG TRADE. Your gonna have folks break the rules sometimes no matter what, just kick them off. I know alot of young folks get on here and look for dogs to start thier own pack and this is just taking away one resource for the youngsters around east texas live on the great sport and tradition of hog hunting. Modify it like miller said and put it back up. Dont let the rule breakers win.

I agree. Kinda like baydog

We've been talking about doing a Baydog type set up for a while, guess it's time to go through with it. I don't think we'll do a post minimum to be allowed to post an ad. Lot's of people get in a bind, for many various reasons, and need to sell their dogs in a hurry... no need to make them wait. I know of many good dogs that have been bought and sold on here... buyers just need to what they're getting before they hand over the money.

i think thats as fair as it can be right there..         

I think you should have to be a member for 30 days and at least 30 posts to be able to VIEW the Dog Trade. That might cut out some of the fly by nighters...

Also like the idea of view only, no replying to thread. Buyer must PM or call/email seller.

Should also have a form to copy and paste..i.e.

AGE:

BREED:

PRICE:

ETC...

This is some stuff I have seen on different forums in the classified sections

 ;D

yes sir i agree some folks might be in dire straits and need to sell out quick but at the same time enacting a minimum post rule would ensure that somone cant join the forum just to sell dogs

How about the thread being deleted without price, location, number?
Might help with some of the BS

I have to agree with Hawkins to some point, the form should be fill-in entirely or can not post. Not sure if I would go so far as to limit individuals from posting.

Contact name and info
breed
age
location
etc...
and everyone wants to see a picture, so make it a requirement to post ( this is a indicator of the dogs care)
one more thing if possible - make manditory to delete post once the dog or dogs have sold or maybe a auto delete within a time frame

Sounds like that should work. Sorry yall had to babysit for so long, maybe this will solve that problem. I don't think a minimum post thing would help cause someone could just get on here and put so many smilie faces as posts and then be able to sell a dog. This is a great forum with great people and the dog trade is a great place for people to sell or buy dogs and gives the youngsters a great chance to get strted. People just need to be aware of what they are buying and if not it is their fault b/c warnings have been given.
Thanks mods,
Toby

I'm not worried about a price, some people like to handle their business in private. But they will need a valid e-mail and/or phone number.

I don't think price should be involved.  I know when I get rid of a dog the price is dependent on who is asking. 

  Its gonna drive a lot of folks crazy not being able to ask questions that are already answered in the post, without calling.  I like it.

i like it  too.    this should work great cause you can still pm the person with the ad , and have dealings in private .


 nice job  ,, Mike 

Then the moderators would have to check every single post to see what needs to be deleted. Which they might anyway, but I think we should somewhat moderate ourselves.

haha you must have read some of the adds I read  8)

Although I really don't use the dog trade, I really enjoy reading the posts.  I personally like the new format and hopefully it will help eliminate all the riff-raff.

If the software will allow, one thing you guys might consider is allowing the person who originally started the thread to be the only one who can post replies.  That way if someone asks a question by PM that the person feels would benefit everyone to know, he can post in public.  Also things such as deciding to lower price, let people know the dog has been sold, etc.  

I know this can be done by the original poster editing his/her original post, but that won't bump the thread up so people who use the "Show unread posts since last visit" tool won't realize the post has been modified.  Just a thought...

Also, something else to consider might be a charge for placing ads.  Perhaps one or two free per month, then $5 or $10 for each ad after that.

 To all Moderators I like the sight the way it was . I really enjoy reading the posts.   Its gonna drive a lot of folks crazy not being able to ask questions. answering all the pms and calls. Bring it back or your sight will dwindle. I don't know a darned thing about how a forum is set up but the suggestion I have is BAN  all the riff-raff.  TAKE THE RULE BREAKERS OUT NOT THE DOG TRADE. Your gonna have folks break the rules sometimes no matter what, just kick them off.       

 ALL WILL BE GOOD

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Ive been reading all these posts on the different threads about the dog trade and ive seen a few people post that line, if you don't restore this your site will dwindle, YES INDEED the people who do nothing but troll the dog trade posting "finished dogs" at a rate of two per week.  Good riddance.  Don't let the door hit you where the good lord split you.

This website wasn't created to revolve around dogs for sale... so if it dwindles a little because of the changes, then so be it. That's just an added bonus for our members to use.

This site was created for hog hunters to have a place to hang out, share stories and information.

I think it will do just fine with or without a dog trade board.

Dangit I'm going to have to order me some Dish Network Now Mike!! The Dog Trade was my intertainmet !! Some peopel go to the coffe shop to hear gossip I go to the dog trade to see what kind of junk is being passed around then go to the coffe shop to tell everyone!! ;D ;D ;D