• 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.
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  • hhmoore
    This is not an extension of the BOI; and, while I'm sure Rob appreciates the support, this is getting out of hand. I have already addressed Mr Dorn's entries with him, so let's move this back to the appropriate forum
    ballpython584
    Hey Rob,

    You don't know me, but I have followed the BOI thread concerning "yellow" and had to comment here. You sir are a credit to this hobby. You have conducted yourself with dignity and professionalism, something that Mr. Dorm is sorely lacking. I wish you all the best with this fiasco and all your future business endevours. I will make sure to keep in eye out on your ads as I would surely buy from you should you have something I am looking for. Keep your chin up my friend.

    From one backyard breeder to another.

    Larry

    P.S. I keep my snakes in the house as well!!
    Lucille
    I admire you Rob, you didn't deserve this (no one deserves what you have been through) but you have handled this affliction with grace and courtesy.
    Focal
    Sorry you have to go through this Rob. Tetrahydrofuran "is a hell of a drug!" -Rick James
    Shadera
    Sorry you're going through this Rob. Just goes to show that some folks don't have the class to be in this hobby, and why we need the BOI.
    A
    Backyard breeder who breeds snakes that have health issues and writes advertisements he does not honor and breaks the law.
    chazzz
    Hey Rob,
    I just wanted to say that I'm truly sorry that you have to deal with such a awful customer, that has been nothing but a migraine to read about! I can't even imagine being involved in such a situation as you're in with Thomas Dorn (aeterrabyte)!
    I wish you the best and hope the end is near with this whole fiasco and you can put it behind you and move on. I also hope that no harm comes to the snake or more harm I should say from Thomas' actions. With the little game he is playing now about shipping regardless if you're there to accept the package, and as he has stated if the snake is DOA it will be your fault in his delusional mind. He has not a care in the world for the health of that snake, which is infuriating! Anyway best of luck to you and "Yellow!"
    Oh yeah one last thing I wanted to commend you on how professional you have been throughout this ordeal it speaks volumes about your character!
    Take care and good luck,
    Charles
    A
    I had a very bad experience with this guy. I contacted him to tell him a snake he sold me was not doing well, and I wished to receive a refund and return the snake. Instead of helping me, and trying to make things right. He opened a thread about me on the BOI against my wishes. He is just very unprofessional when things go wrong. I know people have had positive experiences, but I just happened to get unlucky. I just want to warn the community against this person. If things go wrong. Be prepared.

    He does not honor his agreements, or your wishes for privacy.
    burnmyeyes696
    appreciate purchasing boas from you everything went extremely smooth,the snakes are great.ill definitely purchase from you again!
    K
    I tried rating you but it wouldn't let me. Thank you so much for my ball python. She is beautiful just like the picture, and you were very helpful through the whole transaction. He is an awesome guy! :)
    Siukie
    Great guy to work with. :) Thanks for the boas Rob!

    P.S Couldn't leave an actual rating for some reason.. so I figured I would make sure to post on your profile so people know I was pleased with the transaction and snakes.

    ~Sarah Mis
    ShadowAceD
    Lol I already gave you karma so I can't respond in that manner ... but I'm only stationed here until August. Then I move to AZ. I have met the WORST in people in this industry in FL. It's like a stagnent puddle where insects breed.
    rjarosek
    I havn't done the Sac show but have been thining about it. It's about an 8 hour drive from here
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