I posted early here agreeing with the original idea.
Since then it seems to have taken twists and turns.
Now I see this: "Post count from non technical forums will be removed".
I'm a relatively new member (just shy of 3 years) and have very few technical posts, mostly because I feel I don't know enough to chime in on alot of things.
Many times I've seen a guy chime in on a tech post and for whatever reason if someone who knows more reads that guy's post and that guy is somehow wrong, he gets his butt kicked for it.
I like that aspect for it's knowledge based reasons, (I don't need no BS) and yet I come here for not just the information, but many other reasons.
Sometimes it's to see what's for sale, sometimes for I visit to find some lively bench racing, or to read about some cool kills and spills but most importantly, I come here for some sense of community.
I love these little cars!
Most of my posts are mostly an attempt at a light hearted (at least I try for that) comment about one thing or another and they really don't amount to a hill of beans.
I've learned so much here and I really do appreciate that this resource is available to me. Thank you.
I am, and will likely remain a "consumer" and never a "seller", so this post may mean little or nothing to you, but I feel restricting "for sale" posts to folks that only post in the technical arenas seems a bit counter-productive.
It's your board and you can do as you feel fit, however, I was nearly chased away from here by some schmuck that felt it his duty to put a "newbie" in his proper place.
I would think that with the state of this community and it's dwindling members and vehicles you would welcome any new members...perhaps "with limited privileges".
I understand the intent of the original idea here and I totally agree with it, but I remember vividly pre-Haterade, this board being dominated by e bay posts and ad's and the bitching that went with it.. The reasoning for e bay posts was "to be able to keep the board alive".
I'm fairly certain some members bought stuff from those e bay ad's that didn't measure up either.
Your original idea and #1 post here was the best one, you should stick with it.
Quit trying to please everybody, do wha'ts best for the board by sticking with the original plan, and let the chips fall where they may.
Give it 2 months and adjust accordingly, it's not like you haven't done the very same thing with the new format, is it?.
Just my 2 pennies.