• 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.
  • Responding to email notices you receive.
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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.

Bad Guy The Serpentarium- Lodi, Ca

Skiploder said:
Well, you got the story straight from Bill himself. As you have seen from the responses from many people, including the owner of THIS site, Mr. Gillingham's excellent reputation and credibility proceed him.
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WebSlave said:
Where did you come up with THAT idea? Sorry, but that is nothing that I am aware of. So please stop shooting from the hip before you draw your gun out of your holster.... :shootfoot
You are welcome..... :IThankYou
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I apologize I misinterpreted I thought Skiploder had been stating that you where also of the mind that Mr. Coral was a poor business man. When in actuality he was stating that you where merely supportive of Mr. Gillinham's character and business practices.

Oh again thank I was being sincere I truly appreciate the site. It's also nice to know you play such an active role in it. It's quite reassuring as a member in my opinion.


WebSlave said:
Fair question. But how do we know that YOU are really YOU? Or anyone taking part in this thread, for that matter? If we feel we need proof positive of the identity of ANYONE, then why not EVERYONE? When you follow that thought to it's logical conclusion, tell me what you come up with. And just for the record, been there, and done that already. Didn't even get a T-shirt.
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Lol! True enough Perhaps I was over stepping my bounds. Just thought it might appear convenient to others and though some proof would further support his claims. You are quite right it is a little ridiculous to expect everyone to prove beyond all shadow of a doubt who they are. As that would only be fair my statement was foolish, I apologize. I'm also very sorry you didn't even get a T-Shirt for your efforts. Lol!
 
The changing hands of the Seprentarium between owners is an unfortunate one, but surely cant be the sole focus of this thread.
Nonetheless, if the Serpentarium is operating in the Green, then Robert should be paying the man.
 
WebSlave said:
Fair question. But how do we know that YOU are really YOU? Or anyone taking part in this thread, for that matter? If we feel we need proof positive of the identity of ANYONE, then why not EVERYONE? When you follow that thought to it's logical conclusion, tell me what you come up with. And just for the record, been there, and done that already. Didn't even get a T-shirt.
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Atta boy! I like this...
 
Tom Pecanic said:
Atta boy! I like this...
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I am gonna try and not be high maintenance from now on. I guess common decency is something out of the ordinary these days.

Everyone on this thread called me liar from minute one like they knew Robert and was sticking up for him.

Picking apart words I used to make me seem like a liar.

Now we all know what kind of person Robert is, but still choose to accept it after three reputable individuals have stepped in to clarify. If he won't pay his own mother back money he owes her, you think he would practice dishonesty towards a new customer?

I think yes, but just my opinion.
 
Maybe you exxagerate things to yourself, in your own mind then. Perhaps thats how you led yorself to believe that RObert was ordering you a captive bred specimen of an animal that he claims he didnt know has ever been captive bred?
 
ronritzer said:
Maybe you exxagerate things to yourself, in your own mind then. Perhaps thats how you led yorself to believe that RObert was ordering you a captive bred specimen of an animal that he claims he didnt know has ever been captive bred?
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Lol, too funny Yes Ron you are right and I am wrong just ignore me
 
Ill ask Robert again, lets see what he comes up with.

Robert, remember telling me that you could get a wild caught for cheap, but they are prone to more problems? I bet you never said this too me either, and I made it up in a craze because I imagine things.
 
Brandonadam209 said:
Just how it felt to me I guess....I must be wrong again
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There are a few of us in this thread who did not call you a liar. If you have overlooked us, then that might be a bit insulting, and it goes back to the problem that some people here had with you embellishing the truth about the sores on the snake.

I hope the snake does well for you. You did a good thing by rescue buying it and giving it a chance, IMO, but your attitude still needs work.

Good luck. :rolleyes:
 
I am gonna try and not be high maintenance from now on. I guess common decency is something out of the ordinary these days.
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AAARRRRGGGGHHHH! Why are you so passive-aggressive? You've made several statements that are directed to appease the lions, then you immediately insult them.
 
laterob said:
AAARRRRGGGGHHHH! Why are you so passive-aggressive? You've made several statements that are directed to appease the lions, then you immediately insult them.
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Passive, probably not. I usually speak my mind. I think it doesn't come off good in writing where Tone of voice is not present. How did I insult anyone? right now? I was called high maintenance. I am sarcastic though, that is for sure. I will tame it down as far as that goes.
 
rosebud945 said:
There are a few of us in this thread who did not call you a liar. If you have overlooked us, then that might be a bit insulting, and it goes back to the problem that some people here had with you embellishing the truth about the sores on the snake.

I hope the snake does well for you. You did a good thing by rescue buying it and giving it a chance, IMO, but your attitude still needs work.

Good luck. :rolleyes:
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Let's not forget he asked for a refund for vet bills that don't exist.

@everyone else

I seriously can't believe we are going throw Robert under the bus because of a bankruptcy. Just wow.
 
KORBIN5895 said:
Let's not forget he asked for a refund for vet bills that don't exist.

@everyone else

I seriously can't believe we are going throw Robert under the bus because of a bankruptcy. Just wow.
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Korbin, I have stated many times that I asked for a refund prior to seeking medical attention for the snake. Thinking I was going to visit the Vet which would mean Vet Bills..... This has to be the 5th time I have said this very thing.

I DID NOT ask for money after taking the snake in for attention.

Is this part clear?

As for the Bankruptcy, he filed for bankruptcy after making a deal with Bill to buy the business. The Business was signed over to Robert, however the payment was not made because Bill trusted Robert would pay him. So, with the business in Roberts name, and Robert now filing bankruptcy, the business went up for sale. Roberts mom purchased the business for less than half of the original selling price, and gave the business to Robert, for an agreed payment plan to be made to his mom.
 
Korbin5895
So you truly think that deliberately declaring bankruptcy so you can essentially steal a business and then pay pennies on the dollar for that business by having your mother buy it back from the government is the acts of an honest and truthful person?
 
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