• 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.

debroahbroadus banned?

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Not to be nosy

(ok maybe a lil)

but how did she get banned?

I figured since shes been here long enough and endowed she'd know the rules. Im not looking to black spot anyone or start a controversy, just wondering what she did so I dont make the same mistake.
 
I won't speak for the other moderators, but I'm not inclined to discuss such things concerning another member, especially in an open forum.
Suffice it to say, the point threshold was reached and she'll be back in a day or two.
 
I understand, I thought she was perma banned. Was gonna miss reading some of her responses to people. lol. Ill lock the thread if it would make u more comfortable
 
I moved this to the Fauna Feedback Forum (from General BS).
My initial thought was to remove it....but I remembered at least one precedent for leaving it, so I dropped Rich a line & he suggested moving it here (the appropriate place for a discussion of this nature). He also made this comment - In the past, when I was asked why someone was banned, I didn't have any concern over explaining my reasons. I felt that if I couldn't justify it publicly, then quite reasonably I shouldn't have done it.
When it's put in that context, I really can't disagree - Deborah and josiediann were both banned for 3 days due to continuing their feud in a recent BOI thread. The points from that action, combined with those from her infractions, bumped her total up & triggered an automatic 1 month ban...which is why josiediann is back, and Deborah isn't. Part of me feels that those posts don't merit a one month, and I've considered lifting the ban before that time; then, of course, I start wondering if I would even think about it if she wasn't a friend of mine, which makes me dig my heels in like the stubborn fool I am.
 
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I'm going to miss her and look forward to her return.
 
Me three Lucille!! Instead of me too.. lol.. Construction terms here in Az.; and yes; we a little off the chain over here... Thanks for clarifying mods, and Robert for posting this thread.. Good to know she's coming back..
 
hhmoore said:
Part of me feels that those posts don't merit a one month, and I've considered lifting the ban before that time; then, of course, I start wondering if I would even think about it if she wasn't a friend of mine, which makes me dig my heels in like the stubborn fool I am.
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Yeah, I'm sure most people think it's really cool to have the power to ban people, but seriously, it is not. And it's why I try very hard to only put in moderators of the caliber that Harald displays who think along these lines.

We are trying very hard to clean up this site and make it a better environment for everyone. We can't do this without your help. So, please, think about whether you are HELPING THINGS, or MAKING THINGS WORSE before you click that "Submit Reply" button......
 
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hhmoore said:
Part of me feels that those posts don't merit a one month, and I've considered lifting the ban before that time; then, of course, I start wondering if I would even think about it if she wasn't a friend of mine, which makes me dig my heels in like the stubborn fool I am.
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Aahhhhh...I'd wondered why she didn't come back after three days. I do miss her! :( But I totally understand, and if she racked up enough infraction points to trigger a one month ban, then that is on her. It would definitely look like favoritism if you let her back early. (As sad as that makes me to say!)
 
Well we all know that Harald pass out the real Hard Candy! (btw I hate jolly ranchers)
Nice to know that I can come on a site and not have a the "old folks," (not old by age but been here a while), team up and push out the noobs. Anyone wanna try to cry about favortism should be directed to this thread.
 
Dang this is a long month :(
 
Contrary to popular opinion I didnt come back because Deborah was banned. Didnt know she was banned until someone actually asked me if thats why "I was back". I hold no ill will towards her and she was not the reason I went into "Fauna hiatus". I was focusing on getting show prepped, opening a retail operation, dealing with an aftermath of that dang tornado (which I am still dealing with), and just not being on the computer as often.

Deborah is an asset to our community whether we agree with what she says or not. Albeit, she is as stubborn as a mule at times and doesnt always listen, she still holds animals as her top priority. I hope she comes back soon and look forward to reading "most" of her posts and nodding my head in agreement with her.
 
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lucille said:
Dang this is a long month :(
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There is an old saying," time flies when we're having fun." It's just the opposite in this case, that is why time is dragging by, there is no fun to be had without Deb. I'm sure she will be back soon.
 
WebSlave said:
Yeah, I'm sure most people think it's really cool to have the power to ban people, but seriously, it is not. And it's why I try very hard to only put in moderators of the caliber that Harald displays who think along these lines.
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For sure!! Our mods are THE BEST!!! Even when they've spanked me!!

We are trying very hard to clean up this site and make it a better environment for everyone. We can't do this without your help. So, please, think about whether you are HELPING THINGS, or MAKING THINGS WORSE before you click that "Submit Reply" button......
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Yes, Grand Pooh-bah!! I hear and obey!!
 
I see Deb is on vacation again. Deb, do I need to come up there and give you a spanken? lol.
 
Her last one was the one month ban so I would guess that this one is for a year too.
 
She got a 2 point infraction for a borderline abusive post in the BOI. I haven't checked to see how long the ban is for. I just levied that appropriate infraction and let the automated system do whatever needed to be done.

As I have mentioned, I am serious about cleaning up the personal spats and attacks on this site. You all can either help me with this or try to hinder me. But the hindrance won't last too long.... :shrug01:
 
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