Some people here are very special...

[jacal1]

I think that every NP member should help any other NP member be sucessful, from newbies, to middle of the roaders (like me), to the real vets like Spade, Vurg, Reece, etc. I hope everyone here becomes sucessful!

Please help me get inside their heads! What would prompt someone to say, "Oh, he wants to sell that name but I don't like it so I'll post something negative and hurt his chances." Do they have similar names? Do they think there will only be a certain number of sales that day?

For the record, by the way, its happened to me twice - and the first time I was selling a name for around $60 (didn't sell), that I later sent to Sedo auction and got 3 bids and sold for $500.

 

[godolphin]

Report such comments to respective section Mods they will take care of it.
BTW, good to know the result of your domain at Sedo.

Why they do it, IMHO:
1. They are not aware of rules.
2. They forget the rules.
3. They think the domain is not that valuable as you mention.
or other reasons...

 

[Jake]

I notice the same thing.

It seems like alot of the senior members think they are above the rules.

Well, let me re-phrase that.

Most senior members respect the rules.
But the majority of the rude posts that I see are from brand new members, or 2 year + vets here...

 

[irishmat]

maybe they are pointing out things that the seller has stated that are wrong and you are taking it as negative comments when it isnt

 

[jacal1]

maybe they are pointing out things that the seller has stated that are wrong and you are taking it as negative comments when it isnt

That I wouldn't mind and would deserve it in that case...but for example, "that domain is too long", or "I'm not a big fan of .org" is what I'm talking about.

As I think about it, I belive that some newer members may not realize that these threads are indexed and could hurt the chances of a sale now and in the future. Truly I think if people thought about it, they wouldn't do it.

 

[irishmat]

That I wouldn't mind and would deserve it in that case...but for example, "that domain is too long", or "I'm not a big fan of .org" is what I'm talking about.

oh ok sorry, yeah no place for those type comments in sales thread

the mods are good at getting rid of them tho

 

[Red Rock]

I agree with you about the GREAT members you mentioned!
And a ton of others, who weren't mentioned!
Without the good helpful people, it would br dog eat dog!
And I do agree, that in a sales thread...
NO ONE should bash or make any neg. comments at all!
But in the appraisal threads,
I enjoy the honesty of the member's!
That's what this place is all about!
If it were always shiny happy people,
it would get annoying!
some truth has to be told.
I have learned about my mistakes or great ideas from EVERYone here.
And this forum is so full of such a diverse group,
that maybe the .mobi guy really didnt see that .asia making any real $$$.
Or the .tv gguy doesn't believe in LLLL's.
Maybe they actually believe what they write.
But in no way is there room for others to BASH anyone,
because they dont believe in their domains.
I hope for the success of every individual here!
We need to stick together, and promote EVERY niche!
Interesting post!

and Jacal Congrats on your Sedo sales!
I love hearing good stories like that!

Take care,
Red Rock!

 

[Len]

"One man's trash is another man's treasure". This is so true!! I bet there are dozens of us here who have seen a high amount of $$$'s paid for a domain that we have said to ourselves, WTF???
Although we may not have seen any value in it someone did! IMO Negative comments in sales threads should be kept to yourself as it could come back to bite you in the @$$.

 

[Jeff]

... But in the appraisal threads,
I enjoy the honesty of the member's!
That's what this place is all about!
If it were always shiny happy people,
it would get annoying!
some truth has to be told.
I have learned about my mistakes or great ideas from EVERYone here.
And this forum is so full of such a diverse group,
that maybe the .mobi guy really didnt see that .asia making any real $$$.
Or the .tv gguy doesn't believe in LLLL's.
Maybe they actually believe what they write.
...

^ Nicely said, RR ... and to include the general Domain Discussions Forum, as well! :talk:
There is an ENORMOUS amount to discuss and learn about domain names and other related aspects here on our #1 Namepros™, IMHO. It's in the discussion of alternate and/or opposing views and opinions that much important information can be shared and potential pitfalls can be avoided - coming from others' experience - as well. :gl:

This unique openness and diversity is one of the greatest benefits of the very active, professional Namepros Community©, in my view. :music:

Of course, outright bashing in Sales threads ... and blatant name calling, swearing, threats, etc. and other wayward, unprofessional bahavior is, of course, not acceptable! :tri:
Just my two sense.
-Jeff

PS. Appraisals in the Appraisals Forum™ are, by default, at the Wholesale "Quick Sale" range ... potential sales to other domainers! :blink: :imho:

 

[Spade]

I think that every NP member should help any other NP member be sucessful, from newbies, to middle of the roaders (like me), to the real vets like Spade, Vurg, Reece, etc. I hope everyone here becomes sucessful!
.

Ahhhhh - im a middle of the roader too. Someday I'll stop playing in the minors and start playing in the majors.

Anyhow, your point is completely justified however the issue here is not what you say, but how you say it. Some reasonably experienced people often times will post - reg fee, worthless, $0.... and the problem is, they don't justify it. Even if their right, they don't explain why. Which is crucial for a rookie domainer. They need to understand why the rest of the community thinks poorly of a particular domain.

In the appraisal section, this is welcome because its important in learning and understanding. However, when it comes to for sale threads - even if that person may have a point, its poor form and unnecessary.

I myself have had sales threads ruined because other members either didn't agree, or went off topic and its just plane lousy.

Justin

 

[Krossat]

When it comes to sales threads, i completely agree, uneceesary smartaz comments arent needed.

But when it comes to appraisals, its often to get a rude awakening that your selections arent as good and would hurt your investments in the future when u try and resell; that i believe is good in every way for a new domainer

In any way, i firmly believe comments in sales threads arent justified in any way; and should be immediately reported, however exepreinced the domainer may be!

 

[buckshotdots]

I enjoy this forum as a lot of people here like to help. I have had domains bashed in appraisals and turned around and sold them for XXX-XXXX but appraisals are just that people's opinions and I take them with a grain of salt.

eg- crazylikeafox dot org of all things (I would have appraised it almost reg fee myself and it sold for XXXX lol).

ALso I don't mind if people go against what I have said (thats how we make educated judgments after reading both sides, we decide for ourselves) but I find it funny and a waste of people's time to reply-

ex - "domain".net sucks and not add anything else eg- why they think so etc

This doesn't add anything constructive to a thread but what can you do?

Regardless I learn a lot here at NP's and rarely go anywhere else because of the people.

gary-

 

[Jingles]

Excellent post buckshotdots and I feel the very same way. +Rep given :tu:

 

[HBK216]

I notice these comments a lot & I have reported my share of them. As far as the appraisal section goes, I stay away from that place. All appraisals are just opinion as any name is worth what you could sell it for especially to an end user.

 

[DnEbook]

i worry that even in the appraisals section ... some just be negative for the sake of it , i have seen such comments as 'that's a crap extension" its cool that some dont like a particular extension ..... but as time goes by the options start to run out Some people are happy to get a keyword name in a lesser extension , i think that's ok , i tend not to put a value on the names in the appraisal thread, simply because i dont feel qualified to do this , but others seem to think they are experts .... when they are not, and as to adding comments to sales threads ..... perhaps they should be suspended for a week , to give them time to think about their comments and the damage that can be done

 

[Krossat]

Well firstly let me agree with you a 100% that people who just give appraisals for the sake of criticizing the domain are wrong.

Now come to think of it, appraisals here are free. Amongst the criticisms, you will find some good comments / ideas / estimates too. Why not ignore the criticisms altogether and get whats useful out of the thread? Reprimanding people becoz they gave crap appraisal would bring down a negative effect and even good appraisers (who might sometime criticize a domain) will get apprehensive of giving appraisals which i think i did mention are "free".

This is a business, get whats the best in the appraisals threads and just ignore the rest; if someone gets too abusive, simply report the post; i'm sure they would get warned.

i worry that even in the appraisals section ... some just be negative for the sake of it , i have seen such comments as 'that's a crap extension" its cool that some dont like a particular extension ..... but as time goes by the options start to run out Some people are happy to get a keyword name in a lesser extension , i think that's ok , i tend not to put a value on the names in the appraisal thread, simply because i dont feel qualified to do this , but others seem to think they are experts .... when they are not, and as to adding comments to sales threads ..... perhaps they should be suspended for a week , to give them time to think about their comments and the damage that can be done

 

[DnEbook]

no i wrote that in the sales threads , people that comment should be suspended , and yes there are some good comments to be read in the appraisals

 

[Michael]

You know how when you start a sales thread NP populates the text area with a reminder to put the registrar and expiration date? Maybe when you post a reply to a sales thread NP could populate the text area with "Please do not make comments in sales threads." I see it happening more often lately, and honestly it is just rude.

Perhaps I'm too much of a stickler, but I find it annoying even when people post positive comments. If I'm making an offer on a domain and a dozen people chime in with "Great name, wish I could afford it!" and it drives the price up, I'm going to get irritated.

Bottom line is if you're not making an offer on a domain you shouldn't be posting in the thread.

 

[Red Rock]

Perhaps I'm too much of a stickler, but I find it annoying even when people post positive comments. If I'm making an offer on a domain and a dozen people chime in with "Great name, wish I could afford it!" and it drives the price up, I'm going to get irritated.

Bottom line is if you're not making an offer on a domain you shouldn't be posting in the thread.

That's a Great point!
I never thought of it that way.
Makes alot of sense.

 

[Krossat]

Yup you are right there, sales threads should not be ruined with comments.

no i wrote that in the sales threads , people that comment should be suspended , and yes there are some good comments to be read in the appraisals