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mntl
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I agree, but it was not closed for being a group-buy, group buys go through all the time on RC. It was closed because of blatent advertising for a company that is not a sponsor on this board, whether the person knew it or not, this is what it was. I am on a ton of boards for my few hobbies (addictions? 
) and any-one of them would have done the same. If we kept the buy organized, brief and within the club/non-profit, this would not have happened, it only takes one post from one person "telling us where to go if this falls through", to ruin the whole thing.
) and any-one of them would have done the same. If we kept the buy organized, brief and within the club/non-profit, this would not have happened, it only takes one post from one person "telling us where to go if this falls through", to ruin the whole thing.
johndawg
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cdaw,
Not your fault...it's not like you started the thread. Unfortunately, when it looked like the group buy was falling apart, you did what any of us would have done, protect your assets (as in the items you had purchased for the order, not the other ones). I look forward to the June meeting so we can get this finalized.
John
Not your fault...it's not like you started the thread. Unfortunately, when it looked like the group buy was falling apart, you did what any of us would have done, protect your assets (as in the items you had purchased for the order, not the other ones). I look forward to the June meeting so we can get this finalized.
John
Rhodophyta
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Greater Akron Aquarium Society has a new message board to replace their old one which was at http://www.thepetsforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=134 They are not using the old one any more but it still works.
Just to be clear, Reef Central is not looking to chase you, or any other club away from their forum here. We do have rules, and we expect that in return for a free forum, you will abide by them.
Some of this is actually my fault. I had been watching this thread silently, in hopes that it wouldn't go off the deep end. I really try not to pound people in the local club forums. I can see now that a gentler warning earlier in the thread could have avoided a member getting warned, and a thread being closed.
From what I see here, cdaw now understands RC commercial posting rules a lot better, and I'm not expecting recurring problems.
A bulletin board where you can say the things you can't say here is a good idea. My local club LIRA has a site with a private BB attached. It doesn't see much action, but it's there for discussing things like this, and other delicate things that the club doesn't want plastered on a board with over 100K members.
Some of this is actually my fault. I had been watching this thread silently, in hopes that it wouldn't go off the deep end. I really try not to pound people in the local club forums. I can see now that a gentler warning earlier in the thread could have avoided a member getting warned, and a thread being closed.
From what I see here, cdaw now understands RC commercial posting rules a lot better, and I'm not expecting recurring problems.
A bulletin board where you can say the things you can't say here is a good idea. My local club LIRA has a site with a private BB attached. It doesn't see much action, but it's there for discussing things like this, and other delicate things that the club doesn't want plastered on a board with over 100K members.
Rhodophyta
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I agree with the point that a group buy is not something you want to get 100,000 people from all over the globe involved in. I'm not big on group buys. They sometimes devolve a group into something with no time for other activities. I am sure the RC definition of business does not mean that literally but I wonder if you searched for the business touted in the email address? It merchandises used work clothing and small items like candles and lighters, nothing aquatic.
RCs definition of commercial really leaves no wiggle room. If you post here in a manner that appears to be seeking commerce for any business, it's a commercial post. Many people will claim that their business doesn't make money. That doesn't mean it's not commercial, it only means the operator is lousey at running it.
Rhodophyta
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I understand the way the definition works and I said I agree; it fits because of the wording. I am not objecting to the decision, just I had a great laugh when I found the website to his business suggested by his email address. I didn't know what I would find. It can't be as funny when you know what's coming, but it should still be a chuckle.
The rule here is for a reason, just as you can't shout "Fire!" in a crowded theater. Even if you see your friend John Fyre, and shout out his name you are still in trouble. Just as that shout might cause a panic, you might get users leaving in panic at at the sight of a hobbyist they mistakenly think is a pet shop and so delete RC from their favorite list and bookmark list. I'm not arguing with the logic, just appreciating the humor in it.
itZme
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If you posted about your newest and greatest reef tank lighing that created no heat and put out more light than MH bulbs while only using 1 watt of energy and you were selling them on your wife's website using the email Rhodophyta@iLOVEtoUSEmakeup.com that doesn't excuse the fact that you are soliciting sales for a reef-related item on a site that doesn't allow it.
If you followed the links in the original thread you would have seen this on the top of the page "TOPDOSE.NET (a division of Engle's Discount)" which does change the humorous part a little doesn't it?
I have said from the begining that I would only link to the site for members to get information to decide if they are in or not and feel that for the manufacturer to comment in the thread is pushing the limits.
-- Kevin
Rhodophyta
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Why would I want to change the humorous part? That makes no sense. The humor is what I pointed out. I am not arguing with anyone, or telling anyone what they should do or how they should do it. If someone wants to argue with me or tell me what to think, that's going to be very one sided. I think RC's policy makes perfect sense, because it has been so sucessful. It is part of the formula that keeps people coming back here and participating. If it's changed, that might change, so why chance it? P.S. The ilovemakeup place is real. I have no idea who it belongs to, but I can assure you he or she is not my wife. http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/ilovemakeup/ I'm glad you can do humor. I was worried. Put me down for two lights, and two more if they have Holland tank spectrums too.
CaveManNOhio
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I just made my final payment to itZme for the up-grade version. Will any body be coming to the CORA Auction, and if so do you think you could bring it with you.
I'm hoping so. I've had two bad luck things happen, I broke my last end mill and the Y axis of my cnc machine today. I ordered a replacment coupling for my cnc machine from mcmaster.com so it should be here tomorrow. I've got an alternate cut out bit (for milling the end panels) just got to tweak the code (from .0313 to .0500) New bits will be here on thursday. ALl the S Pluses are going to be ready for sure, I think I have 25 of them . The 4 DDs are waitning to be milled (circuit boards are done)
CaveManNOhio
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cdaw, sorry to hear about the bad run of luck. I'm sure you are doing every thing you can to get this GB completed.
A question I have for you would be if they are not ready by the C-Sea Meeting, or if there isn't any one coming to the CORA Auction could I send you a Pay Pal for shipping here to Columbus?
A question I have for you would be if they are not ready by the C-Sea Meeting, or if there isn't any one coming to the CORA Auction could I send you a Pay Pal for shipping here to Columbus?
Rhodophyta
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I'm going to the Perry auction instead of the CORA auction (same day, same time) but this Sunday I will be driving through Columbus on I 71.
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