HUMBLED!

[vermonster13]

Maybe not for you Rob, but the site slowed down considerably for me after the rating system started.

[dragon rider]

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
 

Originally posted by adirondack46r:
Did the rating system disappear???

gone like a buck what caught yer scent ... [/b]

Rob,

Thank you.  I respect your goals for the site and appreciate the work you and your fellow admins do to make this a great site.  I remain firmly persuaded that an anonymous rating system that allows the suggestion that people have made less than honorable deals without giving those people any way to respond cannot satisfy the standard of fundamental fairness.

Again, thank you.

[Squint]

Rob
  Thank you,for doing what you do.
                     John

[adirondack46r]

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
 

Originally posted by adirondack46r:
Did the rating system disappear???

gone like a buck what caught yer scent ... [/b]

Dang, I already had 2 five star ratings. I was ready to call my mother and tell her the good news. She would have been so proud.    

[lpcjon2]

I have to say that I did not make this post so that the rating system would be removed I simply wanted to apologize for any mixed messages that may have offended anyone. I know who I am and what I stand for and it's no different than any of you guys.All I wanted was to let whoever it may have been that I am sorry and that I also have to take a look at myself and my own views before I through them out.I guess this means once again the wife is right.I hate when she's right.So mods if you would be so kind as to close this so we all may move on it would be much appreciated.And thank you guys for the support.          

[2treks]

I think the site runs faster for me now also.
 I think it was neat to read this post and how a simple rating system can be viewed by the different folks of tradgang. I think that the admin/techie dudes have a tuff job quelling all the fires and wipeing our noses for us. Lets help em out and just BE THE GOOD FOLKS WE ARE. If a bad apple comes along then, well, call it to the attention of a mod and hang on for a minute. I watched The Boss roll hard a month or so back on a con. It'll wash itself out.
Merry Christmas.

[Rob DiStefano]

quote:Originally posted by lpcjon2:
I have to say that I did not make this post so that the rating system would be removed I simply wanted to apologize for any mixed messages that may have offended anyone. I know who I am and what I stand for and it's no different than any of you guys.All I wanted was to let whoever it may have been that I am sorry and that I also have to take a look at myself and my own views before I through them out.I guess this means once again the wife is right.I hate when she's right.So mods if you would be so kind as to close this so we all may move on it would be much appreciated.And thank you guys for the support.          

[Blackhawk]

That's a good call Rob.  Rating systems like this become hardly more than a popularity contest as friends vote for friends, etc.

For those have been here for a while, they know what the site is about and the decorum that is expected of them.

[JoeM]

Rob,
This is something you are probably already aware of but just an idea I thought I would mention.
What they have set up on archerytalk (hope its OK to mention other site, I'm not sure) is a feed back strictly for the classifieds.  Once a transaction is completed you are able to leave feedback that is viewable by all.  You have to attatch the thread to your feed back to legitimize it and to let everyone see who is leaving the feed back.  It works both ways were guys can leave feed back for buyers and sellers.  EX: quick payer, smooth transaction, fast shipper etc. etc. It lets you build up a history almost like a small scale credit rating for others to view.  Just an idea to throw out there.  Joe

[JoeM]

Also great job on the idea of having to get permission to post in the classifieds.  Its
 a great way to deter scammers and protect the rest of the Gang.       Joe