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12-03-2012, 03:57 PM
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OK, this AV '57 RI in Dakota Red is THE one...pretty sure..I think..
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12-03-2012, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tjh
... or, how about instead of griping about the little idiosyncracies that tend to ruffle our feathers a bit, we realize the opportunity provided to us by having the TB classifieds and be grateful for a place that lets us post our no longer needed items to a relatively educated target specific crowd ..
JMHO, but a constructive criticism that would help to improve a service provided, would be one thing ... but to critique people using the service within the rules and guidlines set forth just because they dont meet our expecations or 'bother' us ... ??
.. I have no idea WHY someone is posting what they have for sale or WTB ... but, I dont see it hurting anyone if they are within the rules... if somebody posts a WTB ad that looks unrealistic to me in their expectations, and if I think I can help, I may drop them a PM and offer to keep my eyes open locally for the item, but in the process ask if they understand what the market is for that item ... generally, they simply are not aware, and appreciate the assistance ... I have made some very good acquaintances on here by 'conversing' constructively with people ...
..and I for one am pretty thankful that we have this alternative to Ebay and Craigslist for posting gear ... I see things I dont like everyday, wherever I go ... but I am also willing to bet that more often than not, people see me do things they dont like as well ... and those are the things I need to worry about and work on ... I am willing to bet that there will be more than a few that dont like this post ... hopefully I did it in a constructive manner, that can be recognized as it was intended ... an opinion rather than judgemental or insulting ... JMHO | You guys with your cups half full really need tof start finding some things to complain about. It's sickening. | 
12-04-2012, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tjh
... or, how about instead of griping about the little idiosyncracies that tend to ruffle our feathers a bit, we realize the opportunity provided to us by having the TB classifieds and be grateful for a place that lets us post our no longer needed items to a relatively educated target specific crowd ..
JMHO, but a constructive criticism that would help to improve a service provided, would be one thing ... but to critique people using the service within the rules and guidlines set forth just because they dont meet our expecations or 'bother' us ... ??
.. I have no idea WHY someone is posting what they have for sale or WTB ... but, I dont see it hurting anyone if they are within the rules... if somebody posts a WTB ad that looks unrealistic to me in their expectations, and if I think I can help, I may drop them a PM and offer to keep my eyes open locally for the item, but in the process ask if they understand what the market is for that item ... generally, they simply are not aware, and appreciate the assistance ... I have made some very good acquaintances on here by 'conversing' constructively with people ...
..and I for one am pretty thankful that we have this alternative to Ebay and Craigslist for posting gear ... I see things I dont like everyday, wherever I go ... but I am also willing to bet that more often than not, people see me do things they dont like as well ... and those are the things I need to worry about and work on ... I am willing to bet that there will be more than a few that dont like this post ... hopefully I did it in a constructive manner, that can be recognized as it was intended ... an opinion rather than judgemental or insulting ... JMHO | Are there any cliff notes? | 
12-04-2012, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by frootbooty
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