• 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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    Hello Dennis:
    How can I report fraud and bring the awareness to all the sellers on this forum that even I clear stated that I only accept PayPal only, but some very "Newly registered user" ask if they can pay by "Certified check".

    I been dealing with one of the "buyer" send me a post dated "Certified Check" and #2575 over the amount of the selling price, and want me to "refund" the overpay, and I know this is fraud and I returned the check. And I got a second one today want to pay with certified check even I clearly stated PayPal only.

    I just hope no one will be scam out of a torts and money.

    Best Regards.

    Steven
    Bill Lamoro
    Dennis, I am moving from Denver to Cheyenne Wyoming. How do I change my city. It will not let me change it.
    J
    Hi Dennis,

    Hope that you are well. Can you tell me how to change the prefix of one of adds from, "FOR SALE," to, "SOLD?" Thank you, Jason
    R
    Hi Dennis, Jay Russo here, please take a look at the most recent ad by Jason Chang (Radstar). He has posted pics of a male Planicuda (Flat tailed tortoise) for sale but describes it as a female. I kept a group of planicuda for decades and i am certain the tortoise he is selling is a male. It is this kind of practice that hurts this site.
    Thanks Jay Russo.
    M
    Dennis, i forget my password. I've been logged in for a while and got a new phone. I downloaded Fauna to the phone, but can't log in. How do I reset or retrieve my password? Thank you.
    B&B Geckos
    Hi Dennis, I know I've seen a reptile adoption thread (leopard gecko), but can't seem to find it. Would you have a link. Thank you, Rudy
    J
    Hey Dennis, Just thought you might want to check out this thread on the boa classifieds. California Redtails is running a drawing for some boas. Both California State law and federal law prohibit drawings, lotteries and raffles unless they are for non profit orgs. and meet some rather strict rules. I'm sure you want to keep both Faunaclassifieds and your members out of hot water and I'm pretty sure this "drawing" is illegal. http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647482
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    Greetings, I'm writing with a slight concern about a recent purchase here on the arboreal boas/pythons page, a yellow amazon tree boa female that I paid for last week and am expecting delivery tomorrow, however I notice the seller has reposted the snake for sale and deleted my comments about having paid for the snake already and there is another person trying to buy the same snake, I've contacted the seller to no avail and I'm not sure how to proceed with this... any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
    Jon
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    Hello, I'm still awaiting activation for my account after about a month. Would like to lost positive feedback for a seller.

    Thanks, Michael
    Rainbow Bearded Dragons
    Hi,

    Someone on Fauna Bearded Dragons section, is saying this ad is a scam. I haven't seem anyone from fauna to confirm this yet, is it??? Thanks, Tamara

    White leather back beadies for sale. $150
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    Dennis, my name is Frank Dombrowski. I am trying to contact Thomas Zahn. I bought some cheryheads from him over a year ago. That was just before he moved from N.J. I have since lost his phone #. Where is appropriate to post if anyone knows how to contact him? Thanks 540 522 7419 or [email protected]
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