Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Forum News and Suggestions => Forum Announcements => Topic started by: Howzat on May 15, 2008, 07:56:04 PM
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Welcome to CustomBATS.co.uk...
History
Our two founding admins Leo and Danny used to post on a popular cricket forum until it became rife with arguments so they decided to form their very own forum. This forum was facricket (www.facricket.co.nr) Facricket really took off and became rather popular so we hired another mod, Tom. Tom gave us the domain www.facricket.co.uk. Facricket continued to grow until we reached 9000 odd posts and over 180 members!
We realised if we wanted to make it big and rival larger forums we had to move to a more customisable forum with more features!
Unfortunatly due to the lack of our old forums features we cannot transfer any posts at all! :'(
New Features
So now we find ourselves here at Custombats! There are several new features on this forum including the introduction of "CREDITS" :
Credits are given each time you post and each time you make a topic these can be used to buy novelty items in the SHOP. You can own Don Bradmans Bat or you can steal more credits off your fellow members, or you can even just hoard lots of top quality kit! (Incase you didnt realise the shop and credits are purely virtual! :P)
An Arcade has also been introduced! This allows our members to play fun games while on the forum nd save their high scores to compete against others! Please be aware that you need to post at least two posts a day to be granted access to the arcade!
BUYING AND SELLING - We have decided to allow buying and selling on the forum and have introduced a 'trader' system. The trader system is basically where you can give positive/neutral/negative feedback about the buyer/seller for the whole forum to see! You do this by clicking their profile and entering details of the deal (Please note only feedback that contains a link to the topic where the deal was done will be valid!)
We have also introduced a spell checker onto the posting box (especially for you bellie) so now theres no excuse for anyone spelling words wrong! Simply click spell check and it will be checked!
What Next!?
We want as many of you posting on our forum and hope to one day be the biggest cricket forum on the web!
Well thats all for now folks! Enjoy the forum!
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Has the trader system disappeared with the revamp of the forum?
Will it becoming back? If so do we keep our feedback from before the forum changed?
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Has the trader system disappeared with the revamp of the forum?
Will it becoming back? If so do we keep our feedback from before the forum changed?
Leo said that was something that was lost when the forum changed so i doubt it will come back.
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Yeah its not really needed, there wasnt many issues on Fa without it
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Anyone know what's with the girl in the top left corner of the forum?
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You what? What kind of girl... Doesnt look like porn does it?
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I cant see any girl, Tommy are you on a different site that is illegal to under 18's?
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Here's http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3471/forumprintscreen.png (http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3471/forumprintscreen.png) the link to a printscreen of it.
So can noone else see this? Maybe I need to scan for viruses again - I did yesterday and it's only appeared since.
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Here's [url]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3471/forumprintscreen.png[/url] ([url]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3471/forumprintscreen.png[/url]) the link to a printscreen of it.
So can noone else see this? Maybe I need to scan for viruses again - I did yesterday and it's only appeared since.
I cant see that mate, You might want to check your virus protector, On the top left i see the Custom Bats logo
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Will do. It's weird cause it's only on this site.
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Have you tried a hard refresh of the site tommy?
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I'm a bit disappointed it looks more appealing then the CustomBats logo
<clears throat and coughs> maybe a mix up with a cached pic on the local system that is somehow yet obscurely the same name as the custombats gif
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Also are smileys working or is it just on my PC?
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Smileys aren't working for me either Norb.
I've rid myself of the girl using CCleaner to delete cookies etc. I kind of miss her now though : D
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Fix the smilies please! :/
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I have had a few PM's about this so I thought it would be better to make a more general comment.
The Admin team (i.e. everyone else but me ;) ) are in the process of making changes to the for sale section of the forum. At the moment, due to one of the fixes in place, members with less than 50 posts cannot see the for sale boards. This will change, shortly, to members with less than 50 being able to see, but not post.
We have also hidden the for sale section from the general public so people come on here for the terrible high quality chat and news about cricket equipment, not as an alternative to ebay.
This has gone along with most members having an increase in the size of the PM inbox.
There may be a few more things changing soon too.
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Hi Buzz, would it be possible to have it so that members with less than 50 posts can reply, but not start threads in the 'for sale' section? I'm more of a 'lurker' than a 'poster' but still get a fair amount of value out of other people unwanted kit.
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Hi Buzz, would it be possible to have it so that members with less than 50 posts can reply, but not start threads in the 'for sale' section? I'm more of a 'lurker' than a 'poster' but still get a fair amount of value out of other people unwanted kit.
Actually it has been mostly the "lurkers" who have been pm'ing me, I am reliably informed that the team are working on it. That is one of the desired outcomes.
We do recognise peoples needs to grab a bargain ;)
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To all the "lurkers", this is proving more problematic than we had hoped, so you may have to wait a bit...
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Hi Buzz, would it be possible to have it so that members with less than 50 posts can reply, but not start threads in the 'for sale' section? I'm more of a 'lurker' than a 'poster' but still get a fair amount of value out of other people unwanted kit.
Surely you just PM the person selling?
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Id actually say no if I was an admin.
The people who post regularly keep this forum together. Why should a person who just views this forum be entitled to the same bargains as we are? The sale area is about people in the community selling and buying within each other - why should someone who hasnt contributed by a minimum post amount get the same chances?
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we have fewer issues with people buying kit than selling kit, which are massively reduced further when you use the appropriate feature in paypal for buying and item - (Mr Harris excepted)
Surely you just PM the person selling?
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I have had a few PM's about this so I thought it would be better to make a more general comment.
The Admin team (i.e. everyone else but me ;) ) are in the process of making changes to the for sale section of the forum. At the moment, due to one of the fixes in place, members with less than 50 posts cannot see the for sale boards. This will change, shortly, to members with less than 50 being able to see, but not post.
We have also hidden the for sale section from the general public so people come on here for the terrible high quality chat and news about cricket equipment, not as an alternative to ebay.
This has gone along with most members having an increase in the size of the PM inbox.
There may be a few more things changing soon too.
Lucky I noticed this post, I was just about to PM you.
I had no idea what was going on, I thought I had my access reduced for some reason!! Not that I use the sale section often, but I still like to see what is being posted in there.
Anyways, thanks for letting us know what is going on, much appreciated.
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Id actually say no if I was an admin.
The people who post regularly keep this forum together. Why should a person who just views this forum be entitled to the same bargains as we are? The sale area is about people in the community selling and buying within each other - why should someone who hasnt contributed by a minimum post amount get the same chances?
I agree with the sentiment but what if you are the seller and none of the contributors like what you are selling? I understand its not ebay but just stating that there is a place for "lurkers" as well...
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I agree with the sentiment but what if you are the seller and none of the contributors like what you are selling? I understand its not ebay but just stating that there is a place for "lurkers" as well...
You answered it yourself in my opinion. Ebay, Craigslist, Gumtree. This isnt a salesroom its a community of cricket lovers!
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You answered it yourself in my opinion. Ebay, Craigslist, Gumtree. This isnt a salesroom its a community of cricket lovers!
That's a fair comment. :)
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You answered it yourself in my opinion. Ebay, Craigslist, Gumtree. This isnt a salesroom its a community of cricket lovers!
Again as I mentioned i undestand that this is not a sales site but more and more people seem hell bent on alienating others lately here..some people don't come here to buy but also don't post much, where as others buy constantly and won't shutup (like me) but that does not give me the right to say that my way is the correct way and others is not...
again its just my opinion and noone else has to agree with it.
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Again as I mentioned i undestand that this is not a sales site but more and more people seem hell bent on alienating others lately here..some people don't come here to buy but also don't post much, where as others buy constantly and won't shutup (like me) but that does not give me the right to say that my way is the correct way and others is not...
again its just my opinion and noone else has to agree with it.
Ill tell you what gives you the right, the fact your an active poster. The Sales thread is a perk of being an active poster on this forum, and is not there for escaping ebay fees. If you dont contribute you dont buy it should be as simple as that. Nothing is worse as a regular than to miss out on something to someone who only uses this place as an ebay alternative!
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Ill tell you what gives you the right, the fact your an active poster. The Sales thread is a perk of being an active poster on this forum, and is not there for escaping ebay fees. If you dont contribute you dont buy it should be as simple as that. Nothing is worse as a regular than to miss out on something to someone who only uses this place as an ebay alternative!
I guess we agree to disagree on this :)
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Ill tell you what gives you the right, the fact your an active poster. The Sales thread is a perk of being an active poster on this forum, and is not there for escaping ebay fees. If you dont contribute you dont buy it should be as simple as that. Nothing is worse as a regular than to miss out on something to someone who only uses this place as an ebay alternative!
Spot on Ciaran!
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Ditto.
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I think people are missing my point so my last post on this...Just because you post a lot does not make your way the right way and someone who posts occassionally wrong...nothing to do with selling or buying...anyways I am out..
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I agree with Ciaran on this. Nothing against those lurkers but there should be perks for those contributing to the forum. Not saying Tush is wrong because quality of posts are as important as the volume. However, by not having the sale board live to sub 50 posters, the lurkers (sorry for the tag) have actually posted. Kind of proves a point doesn't it.
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I'd have thought it was simply a case of common sense. Contribute to the forum and get the full benefits of it!
I agree with Ciaran on this. Nothing against those lurkers but there should be perks for those contributing to the forum. Not saying Tush is wrong because quality of posts are as important as the volume. However, by not having the sale board live to sub 50 posters, the lurkers (sorry for the tag) have actually posted. Kind of proves a point doesn't it.
Very good point!
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Quick question. Will members (once they reach the 50 Post mark) get a message (probably automated) to tell them about the sales threads now being open to them?
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I love that now, FINALLY, the true motivation for stricter buying and selling regulations has started to appear from the shadows...
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As an idea and if it is viable and wanted, I am sure this will probably be a lot of work for the admin team.
You could have a tick box for these posts to show to all or +50 or something. Therefore those who wish to sell just to the regulars can select one option and those happy to sell to lurkers as well another.
That way you can have the best of both worlds.
I apologise for this idea, as I am sure it might create the admin team a lot of work, but I thought I'd put it out there to see if there is an option for this.
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I love that now, FINALLY, the true motivation for stricter buying and selling regulations has started to appear from the shadows...
The true motivation has to be:
Give advantages to forum members who post regularly as they keep the forum going
Encourage those who only view to post so they not only add to community but can buy
Prevent people using this as an ebay alternative
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It's quite funny to think of the new guys reading all about this untapped exclusive secret bounty of cheap, amazing second hand willow, seemingly at giveaway prices, counting each post as one more step towards this nirvana only talked about in hushed tones...
...Only to find a load of MSR's that people got for free, 3lb monsters that pick up like 3lb4, a GN Legend on it's 15th appearance in the FS section, and Nathrobbo's BAS at a £10 discount from the RRP (which I will promise to buy if it's not sold by next xmas :) )
(That said, I do think it's a great move - and will make the FS section work better as the buyers will be more edumacated when they come to purchase etc)
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crossing threads here but I'd set 50 as the viewing benchmark for buying and 200 (500 my preference) as the selling benchmark. Makes racing to 50 posts less useful but you are rewarded with viewing/buying from it.
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It's quite funny to think of the new guys reading all about this untapped exclusive secret bounty of cheap, amazing second hand willow, seemingly at giveaway prices, counting each post as one more step towards this nirvana only talked about in hushed tones...
...Only to find a load of MSR's that people got for free, 3lb monsters that pick up like 3lb4, a GN Legend on it's 15th appearance in the FS section, and Nathrobbo's BAS at a £10 discount from the RRP (which I will promise to buy if it's not sold by next xmas :) )
(That said, I do think it's a great move - and will make the FS section work better as the buyers will be more edumacated when they come to purchase etc)
So you've the usual range of stuff up for sale then Dan? ;)
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It's quite funny to think of the new guys reading all about this untapped exclusive secret bounty of cheap, amazing second hand willow, seemingly at giveaway prices, counting each post as one more step towards this nirvana only talked about in hushed tones...
...Only to find a load of MSR's that people got for free, 3lb monsters that pick up like 3lb4, a GN Legend on it's 15th appearance in the FS section, and Nathrobbo's BAS at a £10 discount from the RRP (which I will promise to buy if it's not sold by next xmas :) )
(That said, I do think it's a great move - and will make the FS section work better as the buyers will be more edumacated when they come to purchase etc)
Very amusing!!!!
I thought people were worried about poor little Johnny sitting at home, on his bed, in tears having been swindled out of his pocket money by the kashmir mafia?
Mostly what i hear is "ive been here longer so if theres a decent bat for a bargain price in the sale section then it should be mine not yours!!"......
I think there's plenty of willow for everyone!
And really, would the negligible costs saved by avoiding listing on ebay outweigh the sacrifice in market exposure?
Anyway, you see my post count... This is all very exciting for me!!! I feel like a refugee waiting for a temporary protection visa!!!
:)
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Very amusing!!!!
I thought people were worried about poor little Johnny sitting at home, on his bed, in tears having been swindled out of his pocket money by the kashmir mafia?
Mostly what i hear is "ive been here longer so if theres a decent bat for a bargain price in the sale section then it should be mine not yours!!"......
I think there's plenty of willow for everyone!
And really, would the negligible costs saved by avoiding listing on ebay outweigh the sacrifice in market exposure?
Anyway, you see my post count... This is all very exciting for me!!! I feel like a refugee waiting for a temporary protection visa!!!
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After 50 post count minimum on here for buyers you would hope if little johnny had contributed he would have known what was and wasnt a (No Swearing Please) bit of kashmir ;) or a 200 post count for sellers would let other members judge the seller first.
Its not about us trying to make sure someone gets first exposure, but the actual sales thread is for community members. To be a member of the community you need to post regularly, and if you dont then your not a member of the community and in my opinion should not receive the same benefits that the regulars do!
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Probably a fair chunk of the members who contribute probably joined in the first place to buy something. I'm all for everyone being able to buy and sell, up to individuals to choose who they do and don't do business with.
The more stuff for sale there is the lower the prices are likely to be :D
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8 posts to go Manno unless I reset your post count to zero :D
You aren't missing much, apart from Dan's spare m&h vault, Wilkie's quarterly sale, Simmy's 1 month old bat every month, Fattus doing some kind of great but not so great deal and Redders doing a cheap sale of little things every other week.
The point is from my perspective is to encourage interaction with the forum. The post count could be less or more but people who want to be involved will hit it sooner rather than later.
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8 posts to go Manno unless I reset your post count to zero :D
You aren't missing much, apart from Dan's spare m&h vault, Wilkie's quarterly sale, Simmy's 1 month old bat every month, Fattus doing some kind of great but not so great deal and Redders doing a cheap sale of little things every other week.
The point is from my perspective is to encourage interaction with the forum. The post count could be less or more but people who want to be involved will hit it sooner rather than later.
Ha! You wouldn't! Well you could.....
Anyway i do like the idea of wanting people to contribute, and more and more people being involved. Growing the community.. Blah blah blah... But you don't think theres some that are seeing their once clicky little boys club being diluted with "lurkers" like me?
That could put some noses out of joint.
All i know is that if i were one of the forum dinosaurs, the thing id dread more than anything else would be an influx of "Whats the best bat?" threads! :D
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Ha! You wouldn't! Well you could.....
Anyway i do like the idea of wanting people to contribute, and more and more people being involved. Growing the community.. Blah blah blah... But you don't think theres some that are seeing their once clicky little boys club being diluted with "lurkers" like me?
That could put some noses out of joint.
All i know is that if i were one of the forum dinosaurs, the thing id dread more than anything else would be an influx of "Whats the best bat?" threads! :D
This sort of thing will always happen as a forum grows. It has to be accepted as a product of becoming a more popular place to visit for people. The positives usually outweigh the negatives though, hopefully more knowledgable people will sign up and contribute too.
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we are here to help and offer advice. We love best bat threads! I don't think it's much of a boys club, membership is worldwide and all ages. The things that brings us together is the love of cricket, not sales threads. If you can't find 50 things to post about on this forum you can't like your cricket that much :)
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The thing is, it's genuinely sensible to make people pause a bit before leaping in and snapping up the first bargain bat they see.
Win win all round IMO.
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we are here to help and offer advice. We love best bat threads! I don't think it's much of a boys club, membership is worldwide and all ages. The things that brings us together is the love of cricket, not sales threads. If you can't find 50 things to post about on this forum you can't like your cricket that much :)
Got it in one.
Or iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee as they used to say on Bullseye :)
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If you can't find 50 things to post about on this forum you can't like your cricket that much :)
Now theres a beautiful full stop to put on this thread!
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It's quite funny to think of the new guys reading all about this untapped exclusive secret bounty of cheap, amazing second hand willow, seemingly at giveaway prices, counting each post as one more step towards this nirvana only talked about in hushed tones...
...Only to find a load of MSR's that people got for free, 3lb monsters that pick up like 3lb4, a GN Legend on it's 15th appearance in the FS section, and Nathrobbo's BAS at a £10 discount from the RRP (which I will promise to buy if it's not sold by next xmas :) )
(That said, I do think it's a great move - and will make the FS section work better as the buyers will be more edumacated when they come to purchase etc)
Now where's the like button!!
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It can't be easy running a forum like this, and whilst I have missed seeing the for sale thread, my wallet now has chance to breath!
It isn't the end of the world, I already have an extra pair of pads from the thread and two bats on the way, not to mention the brilliant service from IJC on my aero strippers, .
I joined the forum to learn the bargains have just been an added bonus:)
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I thought the forum was trying to protect it's revenue stream which I'm led to believe is the sponsors? Surely a sponsor wants his goods seen/purchased by the largest amount of people as possible; all members of the community including the "lurkers?" Won't this elitist approach suggested by Ciaran ostracise the lurkers and affect all of the above?
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I thought the forum was trying to protect it's revenue stream which I'm led to believe is the sponsors? Surely a sponsor wants his goods seen/purchased by the largest amount of people as possible; all members of the community including the "lurkers?" Won't this elitist approach suggested by Ciaran ostracise the lurkers and affect all of the above?
Sponsors tend to sell within their own sections...not the for sale thread. If someone is bothered by the inability to buy or sell kit they probably came here to trade goods rather than discuss cricket! I've never bought or sold anything from this forum (I'm always broke :(). I do see your point though, just don't necessarily agree ;)
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Hypothetical situation: I just join the forum and read how Dave thinks his laver is the best bat he's ever used. I then read how Simmy thinks how awfully they are pressed. I'm not prepared to pay full price in case it's rubbish. However, one appears in the for sale section because the handle is too small/too heavy/toe too slippery etc. I purchase it and take it to nets. It goes like a train. Next day my teammates put in an order.
Furthermore, the seller has £X in his pocket which he will inevitably spend on more gear to feed his addiction. All results in happy sponsors.
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I'd like to suggest a feature if I may...
Can we show users' trader feedback rating at all times - ie next to users' avatar? Right now the only way to see this is to go into a user's profile. If I had not read blankbats post in his section asking for people's trader feedback, I wouldn't even know this feature existed. This should be fairly easy to implement as I see this feature on other forums I participate in.
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Hypothetical situation: I just join the forum and read how Dave thinks his laver is the best bat he's ever used. I then read how Simmy thinks how awfully they are pressed. I'm not prepared to pay full price in case it's rubbish. However, one appears in the for sale section because the handle is too small/too heavy/toe too slippery etc. I purchase it and take it to nets. It goes like a train. Next day my teammates put in an order.
Furthermore, the seller has £X in his pocket which he will inevitably spend on more gear to feed his addiction. All results in happy sponsors.
If the sponsors feel it will hurt their revenue they can speak out but till then......Let's alter your hypothetical slightly, your team mates see how well it goes, then decide that they'll join the forum to grab some cheap deals in the for sale section, to finance the new purchase they need to sell their old gear, in order to do that they need to get to 50 posts. These team mates race to 50 posts filling the forum with spam and then when they've got what they want they never post again. All the while money has gone into the pockets of those who sold the lavers (example you used) but none of this money goes to the forum sponsor. If the for sale section is locked to these people if they want a laver they're forced to contact laver direct in order to purchase the bat. Now I could be chatting complete and utter crap in this post, but if the sponsors have a problem with it surely they should speak out?
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However, one appears in the for sale section because the handle is too small/too heavy/toe too slippery etc.
The old slippery toe is becoming a common fault :D
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To elaborate I don't personlly know too many people who would buy a bat because the one their team mate had was a gun. I know far more who won't buy a bat because the one their team mate had was a plank. Of those who bought a bat based on someone else havin good experiences with their bat, most of them sold the bat om because it wasn't as good as the one their friend got. Anyway that's my tuppence worth!
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I'd like to suggest a feature if I may...
Can we show users' trader feedback rating at all times - ie next to users' avatar? Right now the only way to see this is to go into a user's profile. If I had not read blankbats post in his section asking for people's trader feedback, I wouldn't even know this feature existed. This should be fairly easy to implement as I see this feature on other forums I participate in.
I suspect that they are running a newer release of the software. Due to some of the mods in place, upgrading CBF is not straightforward, so we are unable to implement these features at this time.
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I'd like to suggest a feature if I may...
Can we show users' trader feedback rating at all times - ie next to users' avatar? Right now the only way to see this is to go into a user's profile. If I had not read blankbats post in his section asking for people's trader feedback, I wouldn't even know this feature existed. This should be fairly easy to implement as I see this feature on other forums I participate in.
This x a lot, the feedback system has plenty of room for improvement.
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This x a lot, the feedback system has plenty of room for improvement.
Kulli, those words of wisdom lack a significant factor. We can't read your mind, so if you could provide detail of how it might be improved in your opinion, we'd all be a lot wiser... ???
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I agree with Ciaran on this. Nothing against those lurkers but there should be perks for those contributing to the forum. Not saying Tush is wrong because quality of posts are as important as the volume. However, by not having the sale board live to sub 50 posters, the lurkers (sorry for the tag) have actually posted. Kind of proves a point doesn't it.
True the "Lurkers" have started posting. But is it just to reach 50 posts or to actually and truly contribute to the forum topics?
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Kulli, those words of wisdom lack a significant factor. We can't read your mind, so if you could provide detail of how it might be improved in your opinion, we'd all be a lot wiser... ???
Making it more easily visible(next to post count maybe), finding some sort of incentive for people to fill it in, or at least trying to make it the done thing. I'm pretty sure it's all been discussed before. At the moment it's a nice idea bu nobody uses it at all. Not saying it'd make all transactions perfect, but it'd give a bit more of a heads up on any chancers.
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Making it more easily visible(next to post count maybe), finding some sort of incentive for people to fill it in, or at least trying to make it the done thing. I'm pretty sure it's all been discussed before. At the moment it's a nice idea bu nobody uses it at all. Not saying it'd make all transactions perfect, but it'd give a bit more of a heads up on any chancers.
Do you use it?
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True the "Lurkers" have started posting. But is it just to reach 50 posts or to actually and truly contribute to the forum topics?
well it would be a shame if it was just to reach 50 posts and rather support some of the reasoning for doing it. I would hope in that race to 50 posts they'd discover the joys of interacting with fellow forum members and not just consider it a bargain bin.
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well it would be a shame if it was just to reach 50 posts and rather support some of the reasoning for doing it. I would hope in that race to 50 posts they'd discover the joys of interacting with fellow forum members and not just consider it a bargain bin.
And if it is just to reach 50 posts it invariably becomes obvious so they get their post count reset anyway....
Everyone wants something for nothing these days don't they? >:(
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And if it is just to reach 50 posts it invariably becomes obvious so they get their post count reset anyway....
Everyone wants something for nothing these days don't they? >:(
Exactly... It's a bit suss if someone reaches 50 posts and then instantly just like magic a for sale thread appears.... Doesn't take a rocket scientist to work it out.... Or an engineer ;)
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Exactly... It's a bit suss if someone reaches 50 posts and then instantly just like magic a for sale thread appears.... Doesn't take a rocket scientist to work it out.... Or an engineer ;)
That makes zero sense!
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That makes zero sense!
Someone take 1 post off this clown ;) :D
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I would hope in that race to 50 posts they'd discover the joys of interacting with fellow forum members and not just consider it a bargain bin.
That is true. I stumbled upon this forum while searching for reviews on certain bat. I loved reading through what fellow members have posted and I have learned more about bats from one single source (this forum) than any other sources combined. It took me 10 attempts and 2 moths to become a member. I would not have made so many attempts unless I genuinely enjoyed the forum. Not just posters but readers also contribute. I am sure people post for fellow members to read their opinion. I just feel the idea is a bit discriminatory. I am sure some members who support the idea of 50 posts would have at some point sold to a fellow member with less than 50 posts :)
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Do you use it?
I used it the first few times, but then found it was being used less and less by others as the forum grew.
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I used it the first few times, but then found it was being used less and less by others as the forum grew.
I used it once for and said to the person that I was doing it. I expected him to do the same but did not. I have not used it since as I don't see why I should if others do not.
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I used it once for and said to the person that I was doing it. I expected him to do the same but did not. I have not used it since as I don't see why I should if others do not.
Like I said, some osrt of incentive to fill it in would be ideal, but I've no ideas right now for that that could be :(
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That is true. I stumbled upon this forum while searching for reviews on certain bat. I loved reading through what fellow members have posted and I have learned more about bats from one single source (this forum) than any other sources combined. It took me 10 attempts and 2 moths to become a member. I would not have made so many attempts unless I genuinely enjoyed the forum. Not just posters but readers also contribute. I am sure people post for fellow members to read their opinion. I just feel the idea is a bit discriminatory. I am sure some members who support the idea of 50 posts would have at some point sold to a fellow member with less than 50 posts :)
Unfortunately your motivation for coming here isn't the same as a great many others who use this place as nothing more than a way to avoid eBay fees. Discriminatory? Of course it is! It's supposed to be.....
So what if I now can't sell to people with less than 50 posts because they can't see the thread? Contrary to what a great many newer members seem to think, buying and selling second hand gear is not the chief reason this forum exists! If making the 'For Sale' thread invisible to new/non members means that people join this forum for the right reasons then I am all for it. And, honestly, if your motivation really is to glean information I cannot understand why you think this is a bad thing at all....unless of course you're not telling the truth? ;)
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I'd suggest that too many people may be getting upset over the 50 post rule imposition. Yes, it is discriminatory, but if you are that desperate to buy used cricket gear, you are probably looking on ebay. Likewise, we aren't able to split viewing and posting with less than 50posts.
That's a forum limitation, so this is the approach we have elected to take. We are flexible in how we deal with things, and do review our decisions, but this one stands and isn't up for debate right now.
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I think it is a very reasonable rule. One thing that I would mention is that several of the best bat buying bargain threads have been provided by forum sponsors (IJC, UZI, Vitas, Lukeys etc. etc.) and have been open to all.
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Unfortunately your motivation for coming here isn't the same as a great many others who use this place as nothing more than a way to avoid eBay fees. Discriminatory? Of course it is! It's supposed to be.....
So what if I now can't sell to people with less than 50 posts because they can't see the thread? Contrary to what a great many newer members seem to think, buying and selling second hand gear is not the chief reason this forum exists! If making the 'For Sale' thread invisible to new/non members means that people join this forum for the right reasons then I am all for it. And, honestly, if your motivation really is to glean information I cannot understand why you think this is a bad thing at all....unless of course you're not telling the truth? ;)
Whether I am telling the truth or not , I'll leave that for the privileged ones to decide. ;) Never said it was a bad thing mate , just putting forward a point of view. Anyways just here to make friends and have a good time . :)
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Just a thought I wonder how many people would be active if you banned unsponsored selling completely?
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I think it is a very reasonable rule. One thing that I would mention is that several of the best bat buying bargain threads have been provided by forum sponsors (IJC, UZI, Vitas, Lukeys etc. etc.) and have been open to all.
agree and it's a safer way to buy than from somebody in the sales thread. I've counted 3 maybe 4 people with less than 50 posts giving opinions so it's hardly uproar. Good question The_Bird, I don't think it would make much difference to the "old hands" on the forum.
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Whether I am telling the truth or not , I'll leave that for the privileged ones to decide. ;) Never said it was a bad thing mate , just putting forward a point of view. Anyways just here to make friends and have a good time . :)
No, you said it was discriminatory and that is exactly what it's supposed to be.... :)
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Someone take 1 post off this clown ;) :D
Fair call :P
But just think about it, before the restrictions, buyers and sellers who's very first post was to buy or sell stuck out like a sore thumb. Fair enough too. But now there's a post limit you can hardly hold it against people for using it...... I mean, seriously, am I going to wait until I've made 5000 posts before I buy or sell just to fool all the engineers and rocket scientists? I may have had something to sell from day dot and have been painfully counting down, or the 50 posts count might purely be incidental. All I'm trying to say is, when does it become a non issue? Say the minimum post count is raised to 500... If my 501st post is a for sale thread am I still fooling anyone?
What about the Wanted section still being able to be viewed? Couldn't lurkers still scan through these and contact people directly?
Anyway.... I promise something special for #50 8)
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What about the Wanted section still being able to be viewed? Couldn't lurkers still scan through these and contact people directly?
yes this is the risk we take, but I am not sure many people would buy something via pm from a user with virtually no posts without protecting themselves somehow.
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excluding the stickers sticky, it took me 17 unread threads to reach a sales thread today. Happy days :)
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Fair call :P
But just think about it, before the restrictions, buyers and sellers who's very first post was to buy or sell stuck out like a sore thumb. Fair enough too. But now there's a post limit you can hardly hold it against people for using it...... I mean, seriously, am I going to wait until I've made 5000 posts before I buy or sell just to fool all the engineers and rocket scientists? I may have had something to sell from day dot and have been painfully counting down, or the 50 posts count might purely be incidental. All I'm trying to say is, when does it become a non issue? Say the minimum post count is raised to 500... If my 501st post is a for sale thread am I still fooling anyone?
What about the Wanted section still being able to be viewed? Couldn't lurkers still scan through these and contact people directly?
Anyway.... I promise something special for #50 8)
It's a fair point but I would say that if the limit was 500 and you posted a For Sale thread on your 501st then you've probably earned the right to....! Also, people on the forum would have had a chance to know what you're all about and vice versa...Actually! Great idea, let's make it 500! ;) :D
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FYI - All video links should now show up in the post you place them in - as per Paul's recent reviews
Please note that this is for a test period while we determine whether it impacts the load on the forum server. If there are issues, we will have to disable it.
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might get tested in a minute
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Just wondering if there is some sort of an update happening to the forum? I logged in but i dont see my messages, profile tabs on top...all i see is home, help, login & register even though i am logged in and posting!!!
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What is the purpose of a green watched sign in peoples profiles? I noticed one beside simmy and someone else
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Saw that too Johnny Dub, Was gonna ask the same thing
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It might be a new warning system?
As in it shows that he's been warned? I saw a post that has been deleted/I can't find it, so I presume it was a test warning
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Also noticed there is a percentage system for the warning
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Hi - We have introduced a new warning system to discourage bad language (not exclusively simmy, honest), 50 post chasers and other misdemeaners.
in simple terms it is 15% a hit, unless you are really bad. They fall away after a period of time. if you have 70% or more you can no longer post. 100% and you are banned for a period of time.
Not meant to be massively draconian, more meant to give people a nudge and so that members can see someone has had a slapped wrist.
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Congrats for your 6000 post on your birthday Buzz
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cheers - saving up for the big day :D
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******* sake???? Bet it can't dettect that
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******* sake???? Bet it can't dettect that
no but you could have used the spell check button!!
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there is a spell check button?
as if I've only just seen that!!!
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Simmy, you're only letting yourself down mate. Appalling language that shouldn't be allowed in such a place.
Tut tut shame on you
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I think Simmy is waiting for more female posters to join, they all like a bad boy and this "watched" will enhance his image ;)
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Can't we call it 'The Naughty Step'?!
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Can't we call it 'The Naughty Step'?!
Well it is the warning before "time out"!
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It had to be simmy on the list go for it big man
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Simmy, you're only letting yourself down mate. Appalling language that shouldn't be allowed in such a place.
Tut tut shame on you
Women posters? Are there really any?
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I've been rumbled ;)
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Looking like a girl doesn't count will you need the bits
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Nothing wrong with a flowing mane of hair mate...looks terrifying under a helmet. Bit like Dizzy Gillespie ;)
It's all coming off at some point though, can't afford the upkeep
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Times must be hard or hairspray going up
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None of that hairspray nonsense mate, more moroccan oil...
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No wonder its coming off
Moroccan oil indeed dear boy
I thought it looked shiny other year
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Times must be hard or hairspray going up
If hairspray isn't going up collars most definitely will be :D
How you doing buddy you ok been a while. How's your dad all well I hope.
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Hi, sorry for the forum downtime.
We are having server issues which we have resolved for now.
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I know we talk about the forum being a little old hat these days, despite the sterling, committed work of a few excellent admins!
I was just wondering if you had considered moving the forum to Discord? That would be a really great location for a forum like this, especially with media sharing.
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I use Discord every day and I think it could be great, much easier to share content and promote positive conversation. Good for general cricket chat as well with specific channels for conversations.
I would like this option to be explored by the Admins, it could be greatly beneficial to the community here.
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Easier for sharing pics etc, but you do sort of lose that ability to refer back to old threads and topics, or read/drag them up in the same way.
I wish we'd just sort image hosting tbh, is it a cost thing?