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Posted 12/19/2024.
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I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?
So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.
But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.
Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.
I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.
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Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.
And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
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In short, DON'T! Email notices are to ONLY alert you of a reply to your private message or your ad on this site. Replying to the email just wastes your time as it goes NOWHERE, and probably pisses off the person you thought you replied to when they think you just ignored them. So instead of complaining to me about your messages not being replied to from this site via email, please READ that email notice that plainly states what you need to do in order to reply to who you are trying to converse with.
"Diluting" BOI threads?
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It appears that you have COMPLETELY missed their point.
That would be because he is 16 and thinks he knows it all. Eventually he will be like the rest of us old farts and realize that at 16 we really didn't know it all.
yea, im 18, and definately know that I DO NOT know it all lol
I don't think it's fair to make it about age. He's not tipin lyk hez ritin a txt 2 his gf, he just has an opinion that is not terrifically well thought-out.
I love the people that "butt in." They are the ones that reveal hidden details or over looked facts. They bring different approaches and different views on topics. They help me see things from anothers point of view and I LOVE IT when they catch someone in a fib. God I love that part.
It appears that you have COMPLETELY missed their point.
I don't think he gets it Rich.
Come to think of it, I don't think he will get it. 
Considering the other BS he has spewed and lied about his age here.... I think its a fair conclusion.
It appears that you have COMPLETELY missed their point.
Nah... I get it, I gave you all your credit.
Me said:
TBH
Not going to get into that on this thread but that's debatable and neither here nor there.
TBH
Not going to get into that on this thread but that's debatable and neither here nor there.
TBH
Nope... it goes to show your character.... or maybe a little lack of. You lied because you thought it would get you what you wanted. What makes this thread any different?
Its already been proven that your banned from the site that you think is better than this one.
In a ten minute conversation, 60% of people lie at least once. I'd be willing to bet hard cash you're not any different. So what? I didn't put my actual age up, but my age wasn't even public anyway. So I put incorrect info into a database? Who cares? Don't act like you've got a chip on your shoulder from it because unless you're one of the elite .5% of the population or just don't talk period, chances are you've already lied today. I honestly don't even know why I took the time to explain this to you, don't air dirty laundry on threads it's completely irrelevant to, kay? I asked a question, I accepted my answers after explaining my views and asking follow up questions, how did that shine negatively upon my character?
A. That's irrelevant to my opinion. B. Seriously, either start reading what I actually say or work on your reading comprehension.
Myself- said:
@Rich - What I'm trying to say basically is that I understand the explanations given to me, thanks to Rich and Dennis for their posts, point taken.
Thread die now?
TBH
Lets see... Me and Dand had about a 30 min convo today... and I dont think I lied not one time. See the key is ... I actually care about my reputation, morals and ethics.
Its nice to see your happy being less than honest. I hold myself to a higher standard.
I'd say its completely relevant. You wanted to talk about how Rich was running this site and said another site was better run (in reguards to the BOI type area)... but then a moderator dug up the fact that not only have you been banned here but over on the better site as well.
So as has been pointed out... one has to wonder what your motives are.
Okay, and what about every other conversation you've had today?
So you NEVER lie, decieve or neglect to tell people possibly helpful information? Okay...
Oh dear lord! How many times do I have to tell you I never said anything about that site being "better?" This thread isn't about questioning my character, I asked a valid question, I was answered... Viola! If you all focused on the question at hand instead of suspecting an "interior motive" to entirely discredit it, this thread wouldn't be past two pages and would have sunken to the bottom.
Asking a question and expecting a response?
TBH
Okay, since you seem to enjoy bringing up the fact that I didn't feel the need to put my actual DOB on my profile and like to question my character. I'm going to pull a B- card on the banner in your signature. You use terms like "We" when descibing your business yet there is absolutely no evidence of you working with anyone. You claim that "a friend occassionally helps you out." Even if that's true, how does that constitute the term "we?" Likely using that term to sound like a more legitimate biz.
I have a friend who helps me out every now and again with my cages, even got me a carpet python one time but they're not "our" snakes, nor would it be if I were to sell a couple clutches/snakes I lost interest in and call it a business.
Does your "friend" claim your business on his taxes? Does he help decide which morphs you breed to one another? Does he help sell them? Pack them? Has he ever had a prescense on any reptile related site? Etc... If the answer is "no" to a number of those questions... Guess what? You actually lied to people!
It's only fair that I can ask this since you question my character with questionable-at-best warrant that I get a shot at yours too.
TBH
I have a friend who helps me out every now and again with my cages, even got me a carpet python one time but they're not "our" snakes, nor would it be if I were to sell a couple clutches/snakes I lost interest in and call it a business.
Does your "friend" claim your business on his taxes? Does he help decide which morphs you breed to one another? Does he help sell them? Pack them? Has he ever had a prescense on any reptile related site? Etc... If the answer is "no" to a number of those questions... Guess what? You actually lied to people!
It's only fair that I can ask this since you question my character with questionable-at-best warrant that I get a shot at yours too.
TBH
Same thing as the convo with Dand
Catherine... did I or did I not show you photos of my cresties accurately and in the process loose the sale. Thomas... you keep digging the hole and Im gonna fill it in on you.
I'm not talking specifically about this community, I'm talking about every conversation you have, anywhere. I find it highly doubtful that you don't ever lie. Even "justified" lies are still lies.
TBH
When you grow up you will realize that a friend can not claim someone elses business on thier taxes. Only the registered business owner can do that.
I have several folks that are support in my business... they do what needs to be done when I ask. They help build this business to what it is and what it will be. Therefore the WE because my friend has a standing inventation to become partner anytime he wants it. He has a key to my house and my reptile room (two seperate locks). He helps clean, he helps feed, he does anything I need done with the business when I cant.
I would have thought you learned your lesson the last time you tried to come after me... I guess not.
Now lets get this thread back on topic.
No, but they must claim any business profits.
So does that cover them taking credit for breeding, "paying greater attention to details" and selecting quality animals as well, as your site claims? Do they also offer "customer service and a database of information?" I could go on all day with your "we" claims...
ridgetopreptiles.com/RTR said:
A. "I didn't come after you," I commented on the sensibility of your actions and the thread. B. What lesson was to be learned that I didn't already know?
You made this peeing contest about character.
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I have to chime in here since I was brought up in the subject matter... The BOI is one of the most useful tools for this industry and the responses from unrelated parties can trigger one or the other of the parties to "Change My Mind" on a future purchase. Also.. those unrelated parties that are posting most of the time will reveal their true personalities and the way a lot of them "Butt into the conversation" will determine my and I'm sure other's future dealings with them!
Kevin and I were working out a deal for a few of his animals and he took pictures which showed animals in their true form and was completely honest about them and Yes.. it may have lost him a sale at the time but if I ever see anything of Kevin's that I truly wanted and couldn't resist I would buy from him in an instant because he was completely up front with me!
Kevin and I were working out a deal for a few of his animals and he took pictures which showed animals in their true form and was completely honest about them and Yes.. it may have lost him a sale at the time but if I ever see anything of Kevin's that I truly wanted and couldn't resist I would buy from him in an instant because he was completely up front with me!