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  • the larch
    Registered User
    • May 2003
    • 376

    #1

    Why aren't dealers required to have feedback?

    Just a general question. Seems that the regular posters are alot more likely to have a feedback thread than the dealers. I would think that anyone posting in the dealers thread would be required to start a feedback thread.
    It would keep people honest, and allow assets to AO like Tunaman, Nicad and Roguefactor to shine.
    Thoughts?
    "[T]he evidence also strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam could have invented what is claimed."

    -United States District Court judge G.M. King,
    on Smart Parts' patent claim, August 23rd, 2004, page 16.



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  • Magglerock

    #2
    Excellent Question

    Dealers, Smiths, and Annodizers should all have feedback threads.

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    • 1stdeadeye
      Still around????
      • Jun 2002
      • 8501

      #3
      Tuna does have a feedback thread. No one bothers with it anymore since he is so good, it is not needed!

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      • Magglerock

        #4
        Originally posted by 1stdeadeye
        Tuna does have a feedback thread. No one bothers with it anymore since he is so good, it is not needed!

        Yeah, but right now its volintary, not manditory. It should be required if you want to use this board to do business. No one's questioning Tuna.

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        • RoadDawg
          Degeneration X is back
          • May 2001
          • 4023

          #5
          RogueFactor has one with a ton of pages of positive feedback.
          Sorry, I'm old

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          • -=Squid=-

            #6
            A feedback thread should not be mandatory for anyone wanting to do business.

            I didnt keep one until acouple of weeks ago, and I have done TONS of deals on here with no problems... ever.

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            • the larch
              Registered User
              • May 2003
              • 376

              #7
              Hey squid, how about a link to your feedback thread, I just got some of your macro, and it's great. Professional treatment. THanks.

              What I am saying, is that to be distinguished as a "dealer" you should be required to start a signature style feedback thread. I don't think that is unreasonable. Good dealers deserve the credit and it would cut down the chances of a fly-by-night dealer snagging a new members money. While alot of us are older and been around awhile, we should look out for our newer, or younger members.
              Properly moderated, I think it would also cut down on the chances of dealer thread flame wars because a person can post their thoughts, once, in a feedback thread (which is of course moderated)
              It is the foundation of ebay, and works very well.
              "[T]he evidence also strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam could have invented what is claimed."

              -United States District Court judge G.M. King,
              on Smart Parts' patent claim, August 23rd, 2004, page 16.



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              • gtrsi
                Automag?
                • Dec 2001
                • 5786

                #8
                kidding right?

                You imagine what kind of butt whopping would come from AGD if a dealer was pulling the wool over someone on AO?
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                • the larch
                  Registered User
                  • May 2003
                  • 376

                  #9
                  Originally posted by gtrsi
                  kidding right?

                  You imagine what kind of butt whopping would come from AGD if a dealer was pulling the wool over someone on AO?
                  Well, AO would only do something if they knew it was happening. A feedback thread facilitates their ability to see buyers feelings posted in one place. While many people may fear getting gangflamed if they post in a dealers active thread, posting in a moderated feedback thread doesn't hold as much threat.
                  A signature feedback thread also allows potential buyers who are new to AO to have a historical context to look at to discern who is and established reliable dealer.
                  Personally, If I were an dealer, I would jump at this idea to build site credibility.
                  "[T]he evidence also strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam could have invented what is claimed."

                  -United States District Court judge G.M. King,
                  on Smart Parts' patent claim, August 23rd, 2004, page 16.



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                  • FutureMagOwner
                    Registered User
                    • Dec 2001
                    • 3354

                    #10
                    im not sure quite where you are coming from, the one bad established dealer got run outta town and then some if i recall

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                    • Cryer
                      Paintball is over.
                      • Nov 2002
                      • 4105

                      #11
                      Originally posted by FutureMagOwner
                      ...the one bad established dealer got run outta town and then some if i recall
                      whodat?

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                      -We own j00 all.-

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                      • gtrsi
                        Automag?
                        • Dec 2001
                        • 5786

                        #12
                        Originally posted by the larch
                        . While many people may fear getting gangflamed if they post in a dealers active thread, posting in a moderated feedback thread doesn't hold as much threat.
                        .

                        you only get gangflamed if there is untruthful info posted. If there is a legit issue with a dealer feel free to post.
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                        • Kevmaster
                          Owners Group Div: Director
                          • Oct 2001
                          • 5475

                          #13
                          theres no reason to force daelers on AO to have afeedback thread. everything on the net EVERYTHING is buy at your own risk...

                          guys like Tuna and Rouge have no problem selling because everyone knows they're good. AGD takes no responsibility for what people on ao, dealer or otherwise, offer for sale.

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                          • the larch
                            Registered User
                            • May 2003
                            • 376

                            #14
                            Originally posted by gtrsi
                            you only get gangflamed if there is untruthful info posted. If there is a legit issue with a dealer feel free to post.
                            Truth is a hard thing to prove on the internet, as is legitimacy. Weight of numbers, either positive or negative in a feedback thread would speak louder.
                            Many AO'rs feel that it is not proper to post a negative comment in a dealers active thread. It is akin to spray painting a store front. Also, feedback in an active thread clutters up ongoing business. If the dealers were linked to their feedback, a reader would have a much quicker time getting answers to questions and reading the important posts on the product.
                            "[T]he evidence also strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam could have invented what is claimed."

                            -United States District Court judge G.M. King,
                            on Smart Parts' patent claim, August 23rd, 2004, page 16.



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                            • shartley
                              paintball player
                              • Mar 2001
                              • 9169

                              #15
                              Originally posted by the larch
                              Well, AO would only do something if they knew it was happening. A feedback thread facilitates their ability to see buyers feelings posted in one place. While many people may fear getting gangflamed if they post in a dealers active thread, posting in a moderated feedback thread doesn't hold as much threat.
                              A signature feedback thread also allows potential buyers who are new to AO to have a historical context to look at to discern who is and established reliable dealer.
                              Personally, If I were an dealer, I would jump at this idea to build site credibility.
                              Originally posted by FutureMagOwner
                              im not sure quite where you are coming from, the one bad established dealer got run outta town and then some if i recall
                              Last edited by shartley; 07-24-2004, 05:53 AM.

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