More and more, it seems like folks mistakenly post threads about ongoing auctions in the General Discussion section. As such, I'm wondering if we need a separate section for Auction Item Discussion. Seems like it would be easier to just consolidate the two. Just throwing this out there for discussion and to see what others' thoughts are (it's not my intention to tell Chris/Eric how to run GUF, that is for sure). The main issue I see is that the threads in the Auction Item Discussion section get far less traffic (which I imagine is one of the reasons why some people prefer to post their auction inquiries in the main discussion section). Thoughts?
Is there need for a separate Auction Item Discussion section?
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Is there need for a separate Auction Item Discussion section?
Always looking for top NBA game worn items of superstar and Hall-of-Fame-caliber players (especially Kobe, LeBron, MJ, Curry and Durant). Also looking for game worn items of all players from special events (e.g., All Star Game, NBA Finals, milestone games, etc.). Please contact me at gameusedequip2@hotmail.com. Thank you.Tags: None -
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I had a different thought, perhaps it would be nice to have a different section for all the off topic threads that get started that have nothing to do with game used items. Lakers series, Manny being Manny, Hall of Fame credentials, MLB transactions, game highlights, steroids, vacation photos, Joel Alpert - love him or hate him, ... are all general discussion topics, but not related to game used items in my opinion. All fine to discuss, but maybe in a different section to keep the clutter down.
To the original question, if used correctly I think there is a good reason to have the auction section, just up to people to put only questions related to auction items there. No different than people putting "wanted" items in the classified section.email is matmuell at umich.edu -
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New sections:
Manny being Manny
Why Lou Lampson Sucks
Ok now joking aside maybe add a section for auction/dealer/member/ebay user reviews, opinions and complaints.Comment
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I had a different thought, perhaps it would be nice to have a different section for all the off topic threads that get started that have nothing to do with game used items. Lakers series, Manny being Manny, Hall of Fame credentials, MLB transactions, game highlights, steroids, vacation photos, Joel Alpert - love him or hate him, ... are all general discussion topics, but not related to game used items in my opinion. All fine to discuss, but maybe in a different section to keep the clutter down.
To the original question, if used correctly I think there is a good reason to have the auction section, just up to people to put only questions related to auction items there. No different than people putting "wanted" items in the classified section.
Again, just some thoughts. At the end of the day, I'm happy to have whatever format the GUU Mods see fit.Always looking for top NBA game worn items of superstar and Hall-of-Fame-caliber players (especially Kobe, LeBron, MJ, Curry and Durant). Also looking for game worn items of all players from special events (e.g., All Star Game, NBA Finals, milestone games, etc.). Please contact me at gameusedequip2@hotmail.com. Thank you.Comment
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You are kidding, but the suggestion to have an entire section on Lou Lampson has been raised before (and not as a joke!). There have been times -- typically right after a new auction catalog of items Lampson has authenticated has come out -- when the vast majority of threads are about the Lampman.Always looking for top NBA game worn items of superstar and Hall-of-Fame-caliber players (especially Kobe, LeBron, MJ, Curry and Durant). Also looking for game worn items of all players from special events (e.g., All Star Game, NBA Finals, milestone games, etc.). Please contact me at gameusedequip2@hotmail.com. Thank you.Comment
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I think a lot of threads get lost in the storm. Folks don't search "new posts" but rather search "game used discussion" only. A lot of good threads in the "vintage memorabilia" category are overlooked.
The idea of an off-topic category is a good one. However, it may become the only category that anyone reads. I really wish there were no off topic posts. When I read other's opinions on politics, it makes me dislike half of the membership. I admit, I have indulged in off-topic threads, but I never inhaled.Comment
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Agreed. I think this is part of the reason why folks post threads about ongoing auctions in the Game Used Discussion section. They don't want their threads to be overlooked in the appropriate Auction Item Discussion section. Why some post general topics in the auciton item section, though, is a mystery.Always looking for top NBA game worn items of superstar and Hall-of-Fame-caliber players (especially Kobe, LeBron, MJ, Curry and Durant). Also looking for game worn items of all players from special events (e.g., All Star Game, NBA Finals, milestone games, etc.). Please contact me at gameusedequip2@hotmail.com. Thank you.Comment
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How about some type of place to leave feedback for deals made using the board?
Other boards have this feature and I feel that it would be a nice addition to this siteComment
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Actually, the way this thread is going, it might point to the need for a section on suggestions and ideas for GUU (not exactly what I had in mind when I started the thread, but as long as the thread is useful, so be it).Always looking for top NBA game worn items of superstar and Hall-of-Fame-caliber players (especially Kobe, LeBron, MJ, Curry and Durant). Also looking for game worn items of all players from special events (e.g., All Star Game, NBA Finals, milestone games, etc.). Please contact me at gameusedequip2@hotmail.com. Thank you.Comment
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My suggestion...
"New GUU forum policies:
Stick your thread in the right category. If you fail to do so, the following penalties apply:
a) 50 hour suspension for the first violation
b) 100 hour suspension for the second violation
That ought to clean things up a bit....Comment
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