Domain Names Wanted

[DNNinja]

I've been noticing in the months pass that lots of new members with 1-5 posts posting in the Domain Names Wanted section wanting to buy domain names, but never buys anything even after a month or so.

So I would suggest a certain number of posts, maybe 20 or 30 posts before posting in the Domain Names Wanted section.

 

[Jeff]

I've been noticing in the months pass that lots of new members with 1-5 posts posting in the Domain Names Wanted section wanting to buy domain names, but never buys anything even after a month or so.

So I would suggest a certain number of posts, maybe 20 or 30 posts before posting in the Domain Names Wanted section.

Good suggestion ... another requirement might be having a certain number of NP$'s in one's account balance in order to begin a Domains Wanted™ thread request; this combination (minimum posts and NP$ quantity) could better ensure that those posting in that area are a little more "established" and, thus, serious with their offers to purchase - rather than just looking around for domain "suggestions" and randomly checking things out in the Marketplace© etc. :gl: :imho:

Kind regards,
Jeff

 

[Source]

I disagree with the NP$ suggestion, as I've been a member for 7 years and have several thousand posts, yet my NP$ balance is 3.60. Perhaps a combination of posts and tenure would be more appropriate.

 

[Michelle]

I have to agree with source here about the nps..

Can see the sense in new members having to have maybe some posts behind their belt before being able to request names.. Would be very interested to see what others members think..

Once extra thing I would like to throw out there is do we really need the *pm sent* posts ?

 

[biggie]

I disagree with the NP$ suggestion, as I've been a member for 7 years and have several thousand posts, yet my NP$ balance is 3.60. Perhaps a combination of posts and tenure would be more appropriate.

:talk:

i agree



what you should weed out is posts like:


buying LLL.org budget $30


these are waste of space posts as no one is selling in that range.

 

[Jeff]

I disagree with the NP$ suggestion, as I've been a member for 7 years and have several thousand posts, yet my NP$ balance is 3.60. Perhaps a combination of posts and tenure would be more appropriate.

I, too, have few NP$'s (I really need to stock up over the Holidays) ... perhaps a minimum NP$'s requirement (500 - 1,000 NP$'s+) for those wishing to post Domains Wanted™ threads if one has been a member here for less than 6 months - 1 year (regardless of number of posts)? :blink:

Once extra thing I would like to throw out there is do we really need the *pm sent* posts ?

what you should weed out is posts like:

buying LLL.org budget $30

these are waste of space posts as no one is selling in that range.

^ Good points! :yell:

Jeff

 

[nicedomains]

I like the idea of making it a requirement to have a few posts under your belt to be able to open any type of sales threads, or participate in bidding in the auction section.

 

[RJ]

I can see the logic behind preventing new users from starting a new thread in Domain Names Wanted. In that section, followup is generally appreciated from the thread starter.

In the past we have avoided post count requirements simply because it may generate quicky spammy posts as the user builds towards the post count. A time limit for being a member such as 3 or 5 days may help.

Either way, I'm willing to give it a try. Cast your vote in the poll above that I'm adding to this thread.

 

[DNNinja]

I can see the logic behind preventing new users from starting a new thread in Domain Names Wanted. In that section, followup is generally appreciated from the thread starter.

In the past we have avoided post count requirements simply because it may generate quicky spammy posts as the user builds towards the post count. A time limit for being a member such as 3 or 5 days may help.

Either way, I'm willing to give it a try. Cast your vote in the poll above that I'm adding to this thread.

Thanks RJ.

 

[Jeff]

Voted ( ... with the min. NP$'s requirement for those members < 6 months old)! :gl: :imho:

Good thread,
Jeff

 

[nicedomains]

I can see the logic behind preventing new users from starting a new thread in Domain Names Wanted. In that section, followup is generally appreciated from the thread starter.

In the past we have avoided post count requirements simply because it may generate quicky spammy posts as the user builds towards the post count. A time limit for being a member such as 3 or 5 days may help.

Either way, I'm willing to give it a try. Cast your vote in the poll above that I'm adding to this thread.

I voted for the post count requirement instead of the time requirement and I think it should be on the heavy side. I totally understand your logic about the quick spammy posts but I think a good solution is:

1. Only members with 50 or more posts can start a sales thread, domain wanted thread, auction, etc..
2. Members with 25 or more posts are allowed to participate in sales/wanted threads (just not start one).
3. Members with less than 25 posts should have no signature rights (this will also cut down on spammers looking just to make one or a few strategic posts here with links in their sig... making mods jobs easier too)
4. Posts in the break room, anywhere on the forum should count

This is very similar to another forums newb guidelines and it seems like it works well. Just throwing it out there!

 

[Blake]

I voted to limit them until a certain amount of days has passed etc. I truly believe this requirement should be placed in a few forums. For example the appraisal section would be one that sticks out as a prime area...many just come and post there name and never return.

I would suggest a stiff time limit of 30 days and active member to post domain names wanted area. In 30 days one should be able to do at least 10 posts that are of use and on par with the conversation at hand. So that would be my suggestion quite honestly.

The sale sections now I can see that needing possibly 5 days restriction because that will separate the members from fly by night types. I guess this may be seen by some as harsh suggestions but I feel this community needs contributing folks and active folks

Cheers

Blake A. Worthington

 

[the_poet]

A minimum number of posts can lead to spamming posts and a minimum number of days after the registration doesn't necessarily imply the user is going to open a thread with reasonable requests.

Why not setting a minimum number of rep points (for newbies not wanting to spend money on NP$) or a minimum amount of NP$ (for new members who have the urgency to open a thread and can't wait for others to give him rep points)? When someone opens a new thread, will be presented with both options to choose from.

PS: I mistakenly voted for the posts in the poll. Could you please correct it to the third option?

 

[Jeff]

A minimum number of posts can lead to spamming posts and a minimum number of days after the registration doesn't necessarily imply the user is going to open a thread with reasonable requests.

Why not setting a minimum number of rep points (for newbies not wanting to spend money on NP$) or a minimum amount of NP$ (for new members who have the urgency to open a thread and can't wait for others to give him rep points)? When someone opens a new thread, will be presented with both options to choose from.

PS: I mistakenly voted for the posts in the poll. Could you please correct it to the third option?

Rep. points is interesting ... good suggestion. I still think a min. NP$'s requirement for those members < 6 months old is the way to go, IMHO; as they'll first be legitimately transacting with Paypal to acquire necessary NP$'s ... and then, which should help facilitate from previously transacting, transacting again with Paypal for desired Domain Names Wanted™ :gl: :talk:

Just my two sense,
Jeff

 

[DNNinja]

I notice poll is closed so will it be in effect before the year is over?. Thanks.

 

[promo]

I would like to contribute to this discussion..

I think that many good points are made in this thread. The one requirement I would put in is that the posting account should have a certain age before being allowed to post in certain areas (amongst those domain names wanted).

I do not think NP$ should have anything to do with posting privileges. This forum does not have a history of paying for forum services and I do not think that it is appropriate. Especially when the payment should be to other members (as the NP$ system works now).

Secondly as others have correctly pointed out. Post count requirements just leads to spam. Also why should long time lurkers not have the right to do business when they feel like it. You could be a great trader here with only a few posts, I know examples of that. Not everyone uses the forum format to chat.

 

[Kate]

IMO there are two major problems with this section:

1. Requests are too vague: it would really help if buyers would provide examples of domains they like. Perhaps a post template to be followed would make requests more detailed/specific.
2. Budgets are not realistic: you won't get great aged domains with keywords for $30.

Last but not least, I think some people have no intention of buying and are just fishing for ideas.

 

[promo]

IMO there are two major problems with this section:

1. Requests are too vague: it would really help if buyers would provide examples of domains they like. Perhaps a post template to be followed would make requests more detailed/specific.
2. Budgets are not realistic: you won't get great aged domains with keywords for $30.

Last but not least, I think some people have no intention of buying and are just fishing for ideas.

The post template idea is something many of us think is a good idea. Not just for domain names wanted, but also other sections such as auctions. Unfortunately nobody has been able to find a suitable free Vbulletin plugin that allows this. The ones that have been identified have been proprietary.

In regards to budgets. I do not think it is a good idea to set any rules in regards to budget. First of, people have been know to make steals this way. Sometimes people are willing to sell at a significantly lower price than the "minimum" reseller value. Secondly threads with too outrageous a budget will be silenced to death, IE not receive the endless stream of "pm sent" posts and hence fall down the post hierarchy fairly quickly.