Why aren't dealers required to have feedback?

[the larch]

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?

[Magglerock]

Excellent Question

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

[1stdeadeye]

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

[Magglerock]

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.

[RoadDawg]

RogueFactor has one with a ton of pages of positive feedback.

[-=Squid=-]

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.

[the larch]

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.

[GT]

kidding right?

You imagine what kind of butt whopping would come from AGD if a dealer was pulling the wool over someone on AO?

[the larch]

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.

[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

[Cryer]

...the one bad established dealer got run outta town and then some if i recall

whodat?

[GT]

. 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.
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you only get gangflamed if there is untruthful info posted. If there is a legit issue with a dealer feel free to post.

[Kevmaster]

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.

[the larch]

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.

[shartley]

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.

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