Guidelines For Rennlist Posts - Page 2

Riad · 12-21-2008, 04:37 PM

Except for ehall, he's a complete tool.

ehall · 12-21-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Riad

Except for ehall, he's a complete tool.

just for that dingleberry, I'm joining the Make fun of riad via avatar club!

MGW-Fla · 12-22-2008, 11:09 AM

I agree that rules & guidelines are a necessity. To understand completely, we are never allowed to post information about a car for sale that is not ours, as said, "for a friend"? If so, I will abide of course. But that seems to take away one of the valuable resources that RL has afforded to its members and users. I agree that the fee for membership is the cheapest advertising out there. Does that also include not being able to post about a car seen for sale on ebay, where you just saw the car & have no idea who the owner is? I've never done that I don't think, but its a regular happening in the 928 forum & seems to be simply RL'ers letting other RL'ers know of a car they came across.

To me, one of the great connections within the 928 forum is the flow of communication when forum members or users post info on a 928 for sale that they came across. I do understand the need to limit those that might use RL as a used car selling site. But in the years I've been here, there have been hundreds of good leads provided to other 928 owners of a car for sale where the poster had nothing to gain other than spreading the word to alert others on RL who might not otherwise even know about it. Especially when a 928 is listed in Craigslist in California, yet a RL'er in Virginia might be searching for a similar 928, but would otherwise never see it. It was only because a RL member out in Cally, saw it & posted the lead here that the RL'er in VA knew about it.

Is there any way to somehow allow for this to continue? Perhaps a limit per member? By disallowing any posting of any car other than our own, it greatly limits one of the valuable services that RL has provided to its members. I've posted a handful of times of 928s that I knew of for sale where the owner would never post on a forum & since they were selling their 928, saw no reason to go & join just to sell a car. Yet, to me, the value of posting of it for sale was NOT for the seller's benefit, but for my fellow RL 928ers, who might be able to get a good car and/or good deal.

One example was a few years ago when a salesman I know at Brumos Porsche was selling his '83 928. He sent out an email to his email list about it being for sale. I asked him if he wanted me to post it on RL since it reached a vast # of 928 enthusiasts. He was appreciative & so after asking Randy V if it was ok, I did. A fellow 928er on RL, down state, bought his car within 48 hours of it being posted. Now I agree that would have been cost effective advertising for the seller to pay for a year's membership. He sells Porsches for a living at a very well known dealership, I'm sure he would have no problems getting it sold. That, along with the fact that he was getting out of 928 ownership, its doubtful I could have convinced him to pay up for a membership. However, a RL member benefited by finding out about a great car at a good price. So RL provided a conduit to help a member.

About a year later, the salesman told me about a 928 he became aware of that was for sale locally by an individual. I wasn't in the market, I only went to look at it cause I'd not seen another 928 locally in a year & so I could tell others here on RL about it. Again after getting the ok from Randy V, I posted a thread about the car so others here on RL would be aware of it. Although I didn't know I was in the market, after a week or so, my wife & daughter convinced me to buy it & sell the one I owned at the time cause they liked the colors better & it had lower mileage. I still own the '85 928 that he made me aware of in repayment for my kindness in helping get the word out about his car when he was selling it.

Ok, thanks for listening, I'll shut up now! And to be safe, I'll go change out the avitar pic of the Hooters gals posing with our 928s, with something more G rated.

Probably a good thing my wife chose a more subdued photo for her Rennwish calendar pose!

Riad · 12-22-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehall

just for that dingleberry, I'm joining the Make fun of riad via avatar club!

PTurbo965 · 12-22-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy V

I could give you one so you can see what they look like.

Bonster · 12-22-2008, 01:27 PM

***"I am the great Cornholio!" Love that skit. My favorite is when he raided his friend's cupboards and ate a bunch of candy bars before attending some poetry reading. Then he drank coffee to make things worse. I swear, he looked like a volcano about to erupt. I have some old B & B shows on DVD. I watch them when I'm home sick. It's about the only thing that can make me laugh when I feel crappy.

rixter · 12-23-2008, 11:39 AM

who moderates the moderators?

Bonster · 12-23-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rixter

who moderates the moderators?

***The admins and site owners. I am pretty sure that's the correct answer. Where's my prize?

rixter · 12-23-2008, 06:21 PM

thanks Bonni, have a great holiday
I will contact an admin with my issue

Bob Rouleau · 12-23-2008, 06:28 PM

[quote=MGW-Fla;6112747]I agree that rules & guidelines are a necessity. To understand completely, we are never allowed to post information about a car for sale that is not ours, as said, "for a friend"? If so, I will abide of course. But that seems to take away one of the valuable resources that RL has afforded to its members and users. I agree that the fee for membership is the cheapest advertising out there. Does that also include not being able to post about a car seen for sale on ebay, where you just saw the car & have no idea who the owner is? I've never done that I don't think, but its a regular happening in the 928 forum & seems to be simply RL'ers letting other RL'ers know of a car they came across.

QUOTE]
Note some text deleted for brevity;

Mel to answer your question, mentioning a deal or interesting car for sale you have come across in one way or the other is perfectly legit as long as you are not involved on behalf of a non-member. It is as you say, a service to the community.

The old "posted for a friend" thing has been a non-no here forever. Perhaps not enforced as well as it should have been. If someone can offer a 996TT for sale (as an example), let him/her shell out a whole 17.95 and post it directly.

Best,

Bob Rouleau · 12-23-2008, 06:29 PM

Bonni wins the prize. PM me with the problem, Rixter and I'll see what I can do.

Best,

Bonster · 12-23-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau

Bonni wins the prize.

***Oh goody! What did I win? A swift kick in the rear? Lol. Seriously, I hope everything works out for you, rixter. Happy holidays right back at ya, too.

Bob Rouleau · 12-23-2008, 10:25 PM

Bonni your salary is doubled as of Jan 4th!

SundayDriver · 12-23-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau

Bonni your salary is doubled as of Jan 4th!

Don't sell out so cheap. He offered to add 6 zeros to my salary. I am going to use the raise to buy financial and auto stocks.

Bob Rouleau · 12-23-2008, 10:44 PM

Mark - be accurate please. You are obliged to use the money to bail out Chrysler. I am taking care of Porsche myself heh heh.

12-21-2008, 04:37 PM	#16
Riad Take My Avatar, Please Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 25,861	Except for ehall, he's a complete tool. __________________ 2004 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Seal Grey/Black 2001 Carrera 4 Black/Graphite Grey - Gone but not forgotten 2004 Lexus Rolling Sponge Wifemobile/Deer Slayer

12-22-2008, 11:09 AM	#18
MGW-Fla Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Fla. Posts: 2,568	I agree that rules & guidelines are a necessity. To understand completely, we are never allowed to post information about a car for sale that is not ours, as said, "for a friend"? If so, I will abide of course. But that seems to take away one of the valuable resources that RL has afforded to its members and users. I agree that the fee for membership is the cheapest advertising out there. Does that also include not being able to post about a car seen for sale on ebay, where you just saw the car & have no idea who the owner is? I've never done that I don't think, but its a regular happening in the 928 forum & seems to be simply RL'ers letting other RL'ers know of a car they came across. To me, one of the great connections within the 928 forum is the flow of communication when forum members or users post info on a 928 for sale that they came across. I do understand the need to limit those that might use RL as a used car selling site. But in the years I've been here, there have been hundreds of good leads provided to other 928 owners of a car for sale where the poster had nothing to gain other than spreading the word to alert others on RL who might not otherwise even know about it. Especially when a 928 is listed in Craigslist in California, yet a RL'er in Virginia might be searching for a similar 928, but would otherwise never see it. It was only because a RL member out in Cally, saw it & posted the lead here that the RL'er in VA knew about it. Is there any way to somehow allow for this to continue? Perhaps a limit per member? By disallowing any posting of any car other than our own, it greatly limits one of the valuable services that RL has provided to its members. I've posted a handful of times of 928s that I knew of for sale where the owner would never post on a forum & since they were selling their 928, saw no reason to go & join just to sell a car. Yet, to me, the value of posting of it for sale was NOT for the seller's benefit, but for my fellow RL 928ers, who might be able to get a good car and/or good deal. One example was a few years ago when a salesman I know at Brumos Porsche was selling his '83 928. He sent out an email to his email list about it being for sale. I asked him if he wanted me to post it on RL since it reached a vast # of 928 enthusiasts. He was appreciative & so after asking Randy V if it was ok, I did. A fellow 928er on RL, down state, bought his car within 48 hours of it being posted. Now I agree that would have been cost effective advertising for the seller to pay for a year's membership. He sells Porsches for a living at a very well known dealership, I'm sure he would have no problems getting it sold. That, along with the fact that he was getting out of 928 ownership, its doubtful I could have convinced him to pay up for a membership. However, a RL member benefited by finding out about a great car at a good price. So RL provided a conduit to help a member. About a year later, the salesman told me about a 928 he became aware of that was for sale locally by an individual. I wasn't in the market, I only went to look at it cause I'd not seen another 928 locally in a year & so I could tell others here on RL about it. Again after getting the ok from Randy V, I posted a thread about the car so others here on RL would be aware of it. Although I didn't know I was in the market, after a week or so, my wife & daughter convinced me to buy it & sell the one I owned at the time cause they liked the colors better & it had lower mileage. I still own the '85 928 that he made me aware of in repayment for my kindness in helping get the word out about his car when he was selling it. Ok, thanks for listening, I'll shut up now! And to be safe, I'll go change out the avitar pic of the Hooters gals posing with our 928s, with something more G rated. Probably a good thing my wife chose a more subdued photo for her Rennwish calendar pose! __________________ Mel '85 928S; #333; 32V; AT; DunkelBlau/Champagne; Xpipe; AA chipped; Jager mods; Kinesis K28R wheels. '91 928S4; #364; AT; Grand Prix white/dark blue; wife's. '03 Roush Stage II Ford Mustang GT; silver/black; son's. '99 VW Jetta VR6; gold/tan; daughter's. '85 928S; #1076; 32V; AT; gold/brown;(Adopted Out). '90 911/964; Cab.; Linen/Linen;(911 Heaven). '04 BMW Z4 Roadster; 3.0; silver/black; (sold). 928 Owners Club - Fla Rep

12-22-2008, 01:27 PM	#21
Bonster Moderator Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Navarre, Fl Posts: 8,740	***"I am the great Cornholio!" Love that skit. My favorite is when he raided his friend's cupboards and ate a bunch of candy bars before attending some poetry reading. Then he drank coffee to make things worse. I swear, he looked like a volcano about to erupt. I have some old B & B shows on DVD. I watch them when I'm home sick. It's about the only thing that can make me laugh when I feel crappy. __________________ Bonni Parker ~ http://www.team-racing.org 1995 Iris Blue Metallic Carrera Coupe 993 ~ "Blupurr"

12-23-2008, 11:39 AM	#22
rixter 928 OB-Wan Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 4,615	who moderates the moderators? __________________ 78 928 Euro 5 spd Production #34 the Queen 87 928 S4 GrandPrixWhite/MarineBlue 88 928 S4 NachtGrun/GrauGrun 95 968 GrandPrixWhite/ChestnutBrown 96 BMW Z3 BostonGreen/Tan

12-23-2008, 06:21 PM	#24
rixter 928 OB-Wan Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 4,615	thanks Bonni, have a great holiday I will contact an admin with my issue __________________ 78 928 Euro 5 spd Production #34 the Queen 87 928 S4 GrandPrixWhite/MarineBlue 88 928 S4 NachtGrun/GrauGrun 95 968 GrandPrixWhite/ChestnutBrown 96 BMW Z3 BostonGreen/Tan

12-23-2008, 06:28 PM	#25
Bob Rouleau Administrator Still plays with cars. Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,817	[quote=MGW-Fla;6112747]I agree that rules & guidelines are a necessity. To understand completely, we are never allowed to post information about a car for sale that is not ours, as said, "for a friend"? If so, I will abide of course. But that seems to take away one of the valuable resources that RL has afforded to its members and users. I agree that the fee for membership is the cheapest advertising out there. Does that also include not being able to post about a car seen for sale on ebay, where you just saw the car & have no idea who the owner is? I've never done that I don't think, but its a regular happening in the 928 forum & seems to be simply RL'ers letting other RL'ers know of a car they came across. QUOTE] Note some text deleted for brevity; Mel to answer your question, mentioning a deal or interesting car for sale you have come across in one way or the other is perfectly legit as long as you are not involved on behalf of a non-member. It is as you say, a service to the community. The old "posted for a friend" thing has been a non-no here forever. Perhaps not enforced as well as it should have been. If someone can offer a 996TT for sale (as an example), let him/her shell out a whole 17.95 and post it directly. Best, __________________ ..Bob Frozen North Rep & ceramic rotor roaster Hey, wait for me! racing.

12-23-2008, 06:29 PM	#26
Bob Rouleau Administrator Still plays with cars. Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,817	Bonni wins the prize. PM me with the problem, Rixter and I'll see what I can do. Best, __________________ ..Bob Frozen North Rep & ceramic rotor roaster Hey, wait for me! racing.

12-23-2008, 10:25 PM	#28
Bob Rouleau Administrator Still plays with cars. Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,817	Bonni your salary is doubled as of Jan 4th! __________________ ..Bob Frozen North Rep & ceramic rotor roaster Hey, wait for me! racing.

12-23-2008, 10:44 PM	#30
Bob Rouleau Administrator Still plays with cars. Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,817	Mark - be accurate please. You are obliged to use the money to bail out Chrysler. I am taking care of Porsche myself heh heh. __________________ ..Bob Frozen North Rep & ceramic rotor roaster Hey, wait for me! racing.