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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 Dragons and Tails

Sorry, but I felt it was better to merge the two ongoing threads about this topic. Otherwise there would be TWO threads that people would feel the need to reply to if there are further developments.
 
WebSlave said:
Sorry, but I felt it was better to merge the two ongoing threads about this topic. Otherwise there would be TWO threads that people would feel the need to reply to if there are further developments.
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Thanks Rich! :thumbsup:
 
HecticLifeReptiles said:
No I do not condone breeding of dragons without knowing bloodlines!!! And I will not, I will sell dragons whos bloodlines i do not Know before I breed them. However, a friend of mine managed to get the exact bloodlines of the three Brenda sent me, so they are no longer at a disadvantage, plus I also carry some Euro stock dragons who are unrelated to US bloodlines. Mikey and Skitz are my two that are from A1 dragons and they are unrelated US Stock. However, these babies will be far to young to breed in the upcoming year. But i do have their bloodlines as of this morning. Thank you Cheryl ^_^
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Wasn't implying you do/did, just wondering why you didn't ask till afterwards :D
 
Because I still love reptiles, I am selling EVERY SINGLE bearded dragon I have, I dont think its so wrong for me to care for a snake or another single reptile. You guys shouldnt be on my back like I shouldn't buy another pet. One animal to take care of is a whole lot different then taking care of an entire collection of dragons and babys. Agree?
 
dragonsandtails said:
Because I still love reptiles, I am selling EVERY SINGLE bearded dragon I have, I dont think its so wrong for me to care for a snake or another single reptile. You guys shouldnt be on my back like I shouldn't buy another pet. One animal to take care of is a whole lot different then taking care of an entire collection of dragons and babys. Agree?
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Ummm... You were looking for several different reptiles. And frilled dragons can be difficult to take care of.
 
If any of you saw I said does anyone have any ball python morph under $100! Woww. i am still allowed to have pets, thankyou very much. And no Jess you didnt know the breeds of the dragons which is rediculous. And to craig, I did say I was going to refund her, who ever said I wasnt is bs.
 
dragonsandtails said:
If any of you saw I said does anyone have any ball python morph under $100! Woww. i am still allowed to have pets, thankyou very much. And no Jess you didnt know the breeds of the dragons which is rediculous. And to craig, I did say I was going to refund her, who ever said I wasnt is bs.
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You also were inquirying about the pied garter.... you think that snake is worth less then $100? Might wanna tack on another 0 at the end of that :rolleyes:
 
You guys need to get off my back over A PET THAT I WANT FOR MYSELF! Am i breeding it? NOO! Can I afford to take care of one animal and give it all the time in the world, YES! Im giving her a refund, so whats the problem now? You guys just like involving yourself in every cranny of every problem? This is really frustrating.
 
dragonsandtails said:
If any of you saw I said does anyone have any ball python morph under $100! Woww. i am still allowed to have pets, thankyou very much. And no Jess you didnt know the breeds of the dragons which is rediculous. And to craig, I did say I was going to refund her, who ever said I wasnt is bs.
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Good luck trying to get a ball morph under $100... Go to Petco, they're on sale for $49.99 :thumbsup:
 
This is what someone said to me,

Hi Brenda, it sounds good that admitted some mistakes, and that will go far. I don't think you are a bad guy, we all make some wrong choices, and making it right is a good thing. A greedy scammer wouldn't do this.
I hope the best for you and your family, and hope you get everything in order that you stay in the hobby, and build a wonderful collection!
 
dragonsandtails said:
This is what someone said to me,

Hi Brenda, it sounds good that admitted some mistakes, and that will go far. I don't think you are a bad guy, we all make some wrong choices, and making it right is a good thing. A greedy scammer wouldn't do this.
I hope the best for you and your family, and hope you get everything in order that you stay in the hobby, and build a wonderful collection!
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Did you have to pay for that PR?
 
deborahbroadus said:
Refund her money and get it over with. How long is she supposed to wait while you shop?:shrug01:
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dragonsandtails said:
and making it right is a good thing. A greedy scammer wouldn't do this.
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Last I heard you haven't completed a refund, so you haven't made it right.
What were those words out of your own mouth? "Greedy Scammer" ???

Poor little baby lizards........
 
No I have not recieved a refund yet or any information. Thank you for Asking Dennis. I will be sure to let everyone know when I do though. Also, I'd like to point out, If you were having such a hard time feeding these beardies, how do you expect to feed a tegu? They eat more than 7 beardies put together... As for the baby "fire Tigers" they are as follows and I will be updating my website: Tangerine Citrus Tiger x Cawley Red Orange. Thank you Cheryl.
 
HecticLifeReptiles said:
No I have not recieved a refund yet or any information. Thank you for Asking Dennis. I will be sure to let everyone know when I do though. Also, I'd like to point out, If you were having such a hard time feeding these beardies, how do you expect to feed a tegu? They eat more than 7 beardies put together... As for the baby "fire Tigers" they are as follows and I will be updating my website: Tangerine Citrus Tiger x Cawley Red Orange. Thank you Cheryl.
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Unfortunately, I didn't think so.
Brenda, I hope that the promise of a refund isn't just a stall tactic. It will help considerably to wrap up most of the discussion here. I would like to give you the benefit-of-the-doubt, but in all honesty your not making it that easy.
If you look at it from the point of view of those just reading you haven't been very consistent on your statements. Don't you agree?

You promise a refund but you haven't sent it. When you come on your looking at multiple ads and making offers on many different species. Heck, last time I noticed you on you were looking at "lot sales" of animals. You could have easily sent a refund and wrapped this up. What are you waiting for?

Come on, be honest. If you read these earlier posts,

dragonsandtails said:
I am actually making the responsible decision, since I have a baby on the way and cant afford the stress and to constantly take care of all of them, I am selling my babys :( And no not babys, but my collection. Im going to miss them but I will not jeoperadize them losing attention and the same treatment Ive given them since day 1.
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dragonsandtails said:
Look I made some irresponsible choices, I havent been breeding for that long. Right now I cant afford to take care of them so Im selling my whole collection so they can get the proper care and attention they deserve. Im not some animal abuser your making me out to be. Im a huge reptile and every single other kind of animal lover.
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dragonsandtails said:
If you guys read the other post I had posted, a pretty decent sized one, i gave her a sincere apology, and once again I am very sorry. Its not just that I cant take care of them, I can afford to feed them but I just dont have time to spend with them anymore like I use to, and its not right. My animals arent just for breeding. I breed dumbo rats as pets too and have to handle them daily so they are sociable, and I cant do both, its very difficult. The dragon was 3 weeks when i shipped and 2 in' snout to vent, I was told by a different breeder I was doing a trade with at a time that this was fine. Things were so crazy because of the runt had a yellow spot, which I have no clue what it is. The baby beardie did not die in a 24 hour time period, and I never agreed to a refund because she never asked BEFORE hand. Thanks all.
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you would find it hard to see any consistency with these later posts.
dragonsandtails said:
Because I still love reptiles, I am selling EVERY SINGLE bearded dragon I have, I dont think its so wrong for me to care for a snake or another single reptile. You guys shouldnt be on my back like I shouldn't buy another pet. One animal to take care of is a whole lot different then taking care of an entire collection of dragons and babys. Agree?
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WebSite
dragonsandtails said:
-We will soon be breeding tegus in a few months time.
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Here on the classifieds
06-07-2010,
dragonsandtails said:
Hello I am interested in purchasing, but it would have to be shipped. Got a big emtpy awesome custom enclosure waiting for "him" I can deal with rowdy animals! Let me know I'd love to buy him. Thankyou!
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One animal to take care of is a whole lot different then taking care of an entire collection of dragons and babys.
Agree?
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One animal? Your inquiring about multiple animals and species to purchase and making offers. Also, you state rowdy animals are OK because
since I have a baby on the way and cant afford the stress and to constantly take care of all of them,
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You ask why talk about all this? You are going to refund the money.
Well, two-part. One you haven't refunded the funds yet and two,
when dealing with people, and particularly when dealing with people online all you have is your name and honesty. That's why people focus on things that just don't sound right. You have only your reputation when dealing with businesses online their honesty is essential. If you are going to be less than forthright about smaller issues the more people want to know and question you. You have to remember thousands of people check this site before they purchase. They need to know if your word is good or not. They will either see a professional who took care of her customer and fixed a very bad transaction or a person that should avoid. It's completely up to you how they look back on this thread.

You already have a few problems that is going to be hard to overcome.

Would it not look to you if you were just reading this that this person was just making things up as they go along? Or at best, kind of a flake. I'm not stating this to be mean or derogatory but can't you see how it comes off?

As you state, This all happened because you are overwhelmed and going to have a baby. Your what two, three months along? You are getting rid of all your dragons. Now your seeking multiple species? Doesn't make much sense or ring honest. Don't you think any reasonable person looking at all the ads you have responded to buy animals would draw that conclusion?

Regardless, I hope your buyer will receive the refund you promised. You can overcome some of the rest just by being honest. I hope it all works out for the best.
 
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