It's part of the deal when someone posts on a Forum for free. Nobody forces the seller to sell here. There are plenty places where he/she/ze can sell without the fear of commenting.
An Update
We talked about altering the site rules and for now, we're not going to change anything.
Sellers: you can expect comments on your posts.
Any discussion happening on a B/S/T post has to follow the rules of the site. You don't get a pass to be rude just because it's a For Sale post.
As always, ask yourself: what I want said to me if roles were reversed? Would I want what I'm currently typing delivered to me this way? It's a solid way to check your tone and intent before you hit that "Post Repy" button.
Perhaps just let Buy and Sell be original post only. Anything else would be private message.
I totally get the OP.
If you look at an ad and think the seller is pricing the item to high, move along. No need to shit all over the ad just to make yourself feel better. Listen if it is a bogus item, or a seller who has a history of screwing people over, that is one thing. But shitting on someones ad just because you are unhappy about the price they have something listed at is a dick move. What one considers too expensive, another might have no issue with. and If the seller is selling for a ridiculous price, then believe me the market will let them know by the ad sitting forever without selling.
Additionally, it seems most buyer wants to constantly come in and low ball sellers. So I think most sellers start high knowing that.
The most annoying thing Is when I list something for what I know is a killer deal, and some jerk off comes along and completely low balls me like I am a fool and just looking to give gear away.
Don't think we need anymore rules in place, people just need to use common sense, and think about what it would be like if they had something listed and someone came in and shit all over it.
People are good about flagging and we moderate. The system works!Personally this thread is unwarranted here. I have never seen a thread where someone was overly rude to a seller and I usually check the for sale stuff often. There was a time when thoughts about closing the for sale forum was talked about. Is that what some of you folks want? I don't. I believe the for sale forum is great for us.
Give it a rest! Sad, imho.
Yes I know that Ian and that is my point. The system works and is fine.People are good about flagging and we moderate. The system works!