tex1230 Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Just to make all of the whining stop, I thought I would listen to the majority. If you vote against my opinion, I will never complain again on this subject. I only hope some others will do the same. I believe that it is ok to post your own ebay auctions, and it is ok to post buy it now items that aren't yours, and it is especially good to post 20 year old beat to hell sticks with a $500 starting price... I just don't think it is a good idea to post something like this: It's not my board & I have nothing to do with it... but I saw this awesome carving board on Ebay. Last bid was $25 with one day to go & no reserve. (insert link to auction here) SO I ask the question: Is it Ok to post ebay auctions that aren't yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 oh, its in a grey area. if its obvious ploy (advertising), no it isn't ok. if its actually geninue reference for a person to go to ebay to check out a board, allright, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 You realize ,tex ,that we do it just to watch you wind up right:eplus2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 my opinion is perfectly clear, but if the mods said don't do it, I'd respect their wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I wasn't addressing new gear, as it is banned...but thanks, Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I wasn't addressing new gear, as it is banned...but thanks, Jack Yeah, I think the rules cover this pretty well, although not explicitly. If it's an ebay auction for used gear, then all's well, imo. However if a link is posted that goes to an ebay *search*, like for a particular seller or whatever, and the search results include new gear, the link will be pulled unless the poster gets permission from Fin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I think people are missing Tex's point - he's not worried about violating the rules of this board with respect to spam or new equipment sales, he's concerned about drawing attention to an auction that he might have a chance of winning cheaply. It's fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Why hasn't a moderator moved this thread to 'off-topic'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 my point is that we all know how ebay works. if you see a good deal, I guarantee at least 10 other people here have seen it as well. if you post an auction that is not yours and you have no interest in, all you are doing is screwing the guys who were watching it and hoping to keep it quiet. you think you are helping? look at the "users online" at the bottom of the welcome screen...there are always more lurkers than members looking, so you are more than likely pointing out something to someone that has never contributed a damn thing to this community. You see a deal? great - PM your buddies who need boards...don't post it up to the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Why hasn't a moderator moved this thread to 'off-topic'? because it isnt off topic. the links that get posted are almost always snowboard gear. dammit...I see tex's point...still just dont think its that big a deal (I, by the way, don't post links to stuff anymore) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 The new avatar rules!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 ok so tex, while your point is valid (sorta) you stated that you would accept the majority opinion which is overhwhelmingly against you. unless Fin says then you will stick to your promise of not complaining about it, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 my lips are sealed...I'll just sit in the corner and mumble to myself. just like this guy: http://www.tourettesguy.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 :lol::lol::lol: I can send you some xanax, too, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKBoarder Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 my lips are sealed...I'll just sit in the corner and mumble to myself. just like this guy: http://www.tourettesguy.com/ That site is Awesome.......and its aweful at the same time. People making fun of a condition like that. But it is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 :lol::lol::lol:I can send you some xanax, too, man. Hang on to that Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Hang on to that Dave. there you go taking the high road again, huh? forgot why I took you off ignore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 FYI Gang. Ebay launched a cool new offering of sorts today. Its called eBay To Go Just go to that site, enter the auction number you want, and a live link gets embedded in the thread. Now if Bomber just figures out how to make that a link that drives a referral fee, maybe they'll have a new revenue stream. Here's an example to a current auction. In a week, this should turn into some sort of link to a search for vintage snurfers on ebay (that's the option I chose). In the meantime, the default link that came up on eBay seems to work just fine. <object width="355" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/togo.swf" /><param name="flashvars" value="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/〈=en&mode=normal&itemid=230123934497&query=vintage%20brunswick%20snurfer" /><embed src="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/togo.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="355" height="300" flashvars="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/〈=en&mode=normal&itemid=230123934497&query=vintage%20brunswick%20snurfer"></embed></object> Cool, eh? Oh, and I think its fine to link to auctions that aren't yours. Perhaps better than pimping your own. It does bum me out when someone links to something I plan to snipe, but so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I don't go to Ebay Often, but when I do it is because of a link posted here. Still, not fair to the guys who do the research and put in the time to find a bargain, only to find someone else here posting for the lazy to come along and snipe. Maybe we should start a new room in the classified section for ebay auctions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 lordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 my lips are sealed...I'll just sit in the corner and mumble to myself. just like this guy: http://www.tourettesguy.com/ Some neat and nasty T-shirts linked from the above www.phatrags.com Oh my!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Say and write whatever you want, unhindered. That's how it should be. Keep it civil and abstain from the ole personal attack. Not that that should be a rule - just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 ole personal attack. is that like...attacking someone then yelling OLE! because you really nailed them? ;) (funny...those that espouse the "be nice" thing sometimes seem quite incapable.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 say that if you're gonna preach, you best practice it don't stir the pile unless you want to get a whiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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