• 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.
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  • zooman
    Nivea97-
    My buyer checked that out for Gootys and they were unavailable. They bought mine as they were much bigger than I think you thought. See BOI. They loved them!
    Steve
    zooman
    Jacob, aka cornuta....
    You are always a funny man! Good to here from ya!
    Enjoyed chatting last nite-
    Save the name games for PM, as someone might misinterpret.
    Steve
    Nivea987
    You can buy adult female gooties on the boards for $300 right now and sexed slings for $75. Just saying.
    zooman
    Yes! Whats your number again? Its been awhile. Tied up for about 1 hour, but then Im free and Ill call :)
    D
    Hi I just saw the monitor you have for sale and I was wondering what you wanted for him. I sent you an email but you might get this before the email. I am a teacher and was looking for a class pet for the room and though this would be a great match.
    kytuan
    good seller and respond to the order that come with full refund , rate AAAAAA++++++++++, nice to working on sell and trade with you.
    zooman
    Contact me on:
    [email protected]
    I seem to be missing your requests.
    I do have the 2-headed turtle and other mutants available.
    What is your phone number and I will call you....
    Steve
    A
    Hey, thanks!
    I've emailed you about some of the odd turtles you've had. I'm guessing they are already sold however. The first email was about some of the "mutant" RES and the second email was about the two headed RES.
    If any are still available let me know, however I bet they are gone.
    So is this the best way to contact you? If not, what's up with your email? lol
    Thanks again.
    A
    Hello, Why do you ask people to email you about an animal when you never respond back to them? I've written you 2ce about turtles and you never reply. At least you can tell me the offer wasn't good enough or you could make me a counter offer.
    Anyway, I hope you will write back in the future.
    zooman
    No, less common than that. This sweet Snow Ball is a Joliff Axanthic bloodline - send email for pics as they were not uploading well today.
    zooman
    Thanks for the feedback - if you can do that to my rating, I promise I will never place a giant goliath bird eating... Just teasing! Im glad you like your satisfied with your purchased animals. There is one in particular, that I "wish" I kept, but I'm not having a cow over it! Be proud of that Gila---- It is a one of a kind CALL ME - I have some unadvertised specials....
    S
    Sorry for not getting back to you I have been really busy. I purchased a green tree python off here back in March and got home from vacation Sunday and he was breathing through mouth and was gurgling. Took him to the vet and was 150 to get everything examined and turns out the previous owner didnt take too good care of him. He had a respiratory infection, had hookworms, and other kind of worms, and alot more. To get him healthy would cost 812 dollars and couldnt see paying that since I only paid 300. I ended up turning him over to there non profit so he could get proper care.

    I had female in there with him until i get get other cage so I hope she doesnt get anything. She isnt showing any signs and is eating like a champ.
    zooman
    You are more than welcome! You are a "great" buyer too with your communication and payment promptness. I don't know if they are sexed as a pair, but they certainly are good gilas. Did you want to get the other one(s) we discussed? Call me...I may try calling you too. My email again is [email protected] for paypal and easier communication.
    Steve
    Steve
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