[rant]
Whats with people on this forum not replying back to offers, pm's and e-mails? I've had people say they have some things I need. I've contacted them indicating I'm interested and get NO replies. There was a guy here that posted a thread about how he had a BIG shelf of bitz and even posted pictures of the shelfs and to said to contact them with your bits needs. I e-mailed him with a specific list of items and haven't heard a thing back from him. Other times I've gotten PM's: "Sure, I have a few of those." Me: "Great! I'm interested!" Then nothing . . .
I think its really rude to not follow through. Its not like I'm contacting people on a whim. They contact me or post a message here themselves and then don't reply back. HOW ANNOYING!
This kind of behavior disappoints people and makes them leave BT. I think this forum has powerful potential if people just follow through.
Thanks for letting me get that out.
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Venting a little . . .
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Venting a little . . .
Last edited by rdbruski on Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:11 am, edited 1 time in total.
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MagickalMemories ( 832 )
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rtfgertgr
WOW!
RD got slammed!
Okay, In regards to Blue Table Painting (the guys with the bits). I got a response from them and I only emailed to ask a simple question.
Check your spam folder. They sent out a mass email to everyone who bought, inquired about buying, or just asked a question in a mass email.
They DID send it out, though.
Also... What did you ask for? Some idiots asked for long lists of specific "bits" that, when added together, made COMPLETE MODELS (like, each piece on a Dreadnought sprue, for example)! Yeah, folks. They're gonna have that.
As far as WHY you aren't getting responses... I don't know you, so this MAY NOT pertain to you...
Examine HOW you are responding to people. If they are telling you they have "X" amount and then say for you to make an offer, then you respond with, "Great. I want them. How much?" That is a problem.
I will tell you straight out. I do not always answer PM's & emails. If they fall into the category of what I mentioned above, I just delete them. If I ask for EMAIL ONLY and I get a PM... that person does NOT get a response.
If the person comes across as a juvenile who doesn't take the time to spell full words & use punctuation (errors are okay... intentional omitting is NOT), then I don't trust them do do a good job in the trade.
Just to be safe, re-examine how you respond, etc. There is a possibility that it might be you. I mean, if there is a pattern of people not responding, there may be a reason.
Maybe not, though... no flames!
As far as everyone who is complaining about the rant...
Don't read it!
I agree that this should have been put in the right place to begin with. That is an acceptable point.
However, the frigging post is TITLED that he is venting... yet, you opened it anyway. Maybe you just need to avoid topics that have certain words in them (Like, anything that resembles a rant?). Ever thought about that?
Don't OPEN a topic with "venting" in the title, then come down on the author for venting. Hello? That is what it is all about.
Besides, his post was easily within the BTown rules and expected etiquette (barring the whole "wrong section" thing).
Eric
RD got slammed!
Okay, In regards to Blue Table Painting (the guys with the bits). I got a response from them and I only emailed to ask a simple question.
Check your spam folder. They sent out a mass email to everyone who bought, inquired about buying, or just asked a question in a mass email.
They DID send it out, though.
Also... What did you ask for? Some idiots asked for long lists of specific "bits" that, when added together, made COMPLETE MODELS (like, each piece on a Dreadnought sprue, for example)! Yeah, folks. They're gonna have that.
As far as WHY you aren't getting responses... I don't know you, so this MAY NOT pertain to you...
Examine HOW you are responding to people. If they are telling you they have "X" amount and then say for you to make an offer, then you respond with, "Great. I want them. How much?" That is a problem.
I will tell you straight out. I do not always answer PM's & emails. If they fall into the category of what I mentioned above, I just delete them. If I ask for EMAIL ONLY and I get a PM... that person does NOT get a response.
If the person comes across as a juvenile who doesn't take the time to spell full words & use punctuation (errors are okay... intentional omitting is NOT), then I don't trust them do do a good job in the trade.
Just to be safe, re-examine how you respond, etc. There is a possibility that it might be you. I mean, if there is a pattern of people not responding, there may be a reason.
Maybe not, though... no flames!
As far as everyone who is complaining about the rant...
Don't read it!
I agree that this should have been put in the right place to begin with. That is an acceptable point.
However, the frigging post is TITLED that he is venting... yet, you opened it anyway. Maybe you just need to avoid topics that have certain words in them (Like, anything that resembles a rant?). Ever thought about that?
Don't OPEN a topic with "venting" in the title, then come down on the author for venting. Hello? That is what it is all about.
Besides, his post was easily within the BTown rules and expected etiquette (barring the whole "wrong section" thing).
Eric
Lower rating? You ship first.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
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Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
Unfortunately I HAVE to read it so that I can make sure it doesn't have like porn in it or anything else that might offend someone here lol.
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MagickalMemories ( 832 )
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werwer
Oh, SUUUURE!
Play the "Mod" card!
That is SO cheap!
LOL
Okay. So, I guess you can have a free pass on this one, 'Sid!
Eric
Play the "Mod" card!
That is SO cheap!
LOL
Okay. So, I guess you can have a free pass on this one, 'Sid!
Eric
Lower rating? You ship first.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
Heh, p0rn is a naughty word, too.
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orcdom ( 202 )
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now now, p0rn is not that bad. :shock:
Steve
Steve
Copy the trade, E-mail and put "Bartertown" in subject header.
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When it's in someone's username it is. I know I am being a right stick in the mud about this, but there are some things I find inappropriate for the image we want to convey with Btown.
Hell, that's why we have Adult Swim. So people can go vent some steam and stuff.
While I am thinking about it, does anyone have any ideas for publicizing the Discussion Side more?
Hell, that's why we have Adult Swim. So people can go vent some steam and stuff.
While I am thinking about it, does anyone have any ideas for publicizing the Discussion Side more?
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MagickalMemories ( 832 )
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fthfh
Well, really, I can think of two possible scenarios.
First off... Why even HAVE a discussion "side?"
Why not just add everything onto one "side." A quick check to the discussion side will show that many areas are used very little. A couple MIGHT be able to be removed with a switch over, even.
Another possibility is to remove everything that is NOT directly trade related. Assentially, everything EXCEPT the trade sections and the good/bad trader section. Anything discussion (like this area here) could be moved over. Then, anyone wanting to discuss would go tho the appropriate side.
Also, adding a NON TRADE chat room to that side could possibly work.
I know *I* wouldn't go in it, but I am sure that there are many who would.
Just a couple thoughts.
Eric
I like p0rn.
(Would that count as bad?)
--I agree with you on the trade names, Lin--
First off... Why even HAVE a discussion "side?"
Why not just add everything onto one "side." A quick check to the discussion side will show that many areas are used very little. A couple MIGHT be able to be removed with a switch over, even.
Another possibility is to remove everything that is NOT directly trade related. Assentially, everything EXCEPT the trade sections and the good/bad trader section. Anything discussion (like this area here) could be moved over. Then, anyone wanting to discuss would go tho the appropriate side.
Also, adding a NON TRADE chat room to that side could possibly work.
I know *I* wouldn't go in it, but I am sure that there are many who would.
Just a couple thoughts.
Eric
I like p0rn.
(Would that count as bad?)
--I agree with you on the trade names, Lin--
Lower rating? You ship first.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.