Why do my for sale threads keep getting deleted?

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i could be wrong but i think its beccause this is only your 4th post.

agreed probablys because recently there has been a nation of people comin on from other sites to shift stuff!!

Not a great way to welcome a new member from the North East! Would have thought it would be better to offer to local people the opportunity, but if the mods dont like i will just advertise on scoobynet instead.

the only thing is this is not auto trader or ebay where people just sell.
dont get me wrong they dont mind people selling stuff but just not the first thing they do

Steve, it will be the fact you joined the forum then put your stuff up for sale, the mods are instructed to remove for sale items from members that look like they have come on the forum just to sell there items.

If you had 10-15 quality posts behind you this wouldn't have been an issue, as you are going to be a active member of the forum I am sure this won't be an issue.

Jonny

Jonny Gav wrote:

Steve, it will be the fact you joined the forum then put your stuff up for sale, the mods are instructed to remove for sale items from members that look like they have come on the forum just to sell there items.

If you had 10-15 quality posts behind you this wouldn't have been an issue, as you are going to be a active member of the forum I am sure this won't be an issue.

Jonny

Fair play, but i would have expected to be at least extended the courtesy of a mod informing me of this instead of just deleting threads with no explanation. I am not a trader, just an enthusaist who has upgraded their car and has some good quality parts lying around. I have been a member of scoobynet since 2005 and have only 200 posts on there, but actively read it everyday.

Fair comment Steve

Maybe a bit of explanation to the newer members when this happens especially if the are still Scooby owners! ?

stevep360 wrote:

Jonny Gav wrote:

Steve, it will be the fact you joined the forum then put your stuff up for sale, the mods are instructed to remove for sale items from members that look like they have come on the forum just to sell there items.

If you had 10-15 quality posts behind you this wouldn't have been an issue, as you are going to be a active member of the forum I am sure this won't be an issue.

Jonny

Fair play, but i would have expected to be at least extended the courtesy of a mod informing me of this instead of just deleting threads with no explanation. I am not a trader, just an enthusaist who has upgraded their car and has some good quality parts lying around. I have been a member of scoobynet since 2005 and have only 200 posts on there, but actively read it everyday.

this has been sorted now.

hope you understand steve ?

just lately we have had a few people joining on here just too sell stuff (normally shite the stuck with), you are obvousily a enthusiast.
so i apologise for your post been deleting.

its just hard too keep on top ov who are good people and who are ex members (conmen) who have been banned and keep trying too get back on under new user names lol

FINN wrote:

stevep360 wrote:

Jonny Gav wrote:

Steve, it will be the fact you joined the forum then put your stuff up for sale, the mods are instructed to remove for sale items from members that look like they have come on the forum just to sell there items.

If you had 10-15 quality posts behind you this wouldn't have been an issue, as you are going to be a active member of the forum I am sure this won't be an issue.

Jonny

Fair play, but i would have expected to be at least extended the courtesy of a mod informing me of this instead of just deleting threads with no explanation. I am not a trader, just an enthusaist who has upgraded their car and has some good quality parts lying around. I have been a member of scoobynet since 2005 and have only 200 posts on there, but actively read it everyday.

this has been sorted now.

hope you understand steve ?

just lately we have had a few people joining on here just too sell stuff (normally shite the stuck with), you are obvousily a enthusiast.
so i apologise for your post been deleting.

its just hard too keep on top ov who are good people and who are ex members (conmen) who have been banned and keep trying too get back on under new user names lol

thanks finn completely understand. I'll let the dust settle a bit before i create a for sale thread again.

I dont understand this either been a ember for a few months now and lurk alot but hey ho.

Unfortunately as is the way of the world nowadays we've had a few less than desirable individuals use the site as a market stall to peddle their wares and add little or nothing to the community whilst enjoying its benefits. In some cases they have contributed, but its been more aggravation as opposed to wit and wisdom.

This forum has worked hard to foster a good image and be inclusive, warm and welcoming - as well as being a great place to hang out and enjoy the banter.

Advertising on here adds a form of validity to the advert itself, and if its for sub standard goods it also has the ability to bring the reputation of the host site into question - this is something we do not wish to see happen.

The site is here for the benefit of all its genuine members and thats the way we'd like to keep it. Ebay & Autotrader are merely platforms to sell vehicles, they have no heart and soul. We are bursting with heart and soul and you can also advertise vehicles for sale - its a subtle difference, but a lovely one.

I fully agree with you, I would like to give members the opportunity to buy first as they are local and in my opinion true enthusiasts so I understand the reasoning behind the rule.