• 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.

Hilary for Prez

Not in a million years. That credit is due to my hard work and effort. I am so tired of people passing off their financial situations on the government. If you want a better life for yourself then go out and make it. Go back to school. Take some online classes. Spend your free time with your nose in the books. I am in my 30's and I still average 1 book (and no, not your Harlequin one's) per week. That's right, per week. I have 3 children at home with one more due any week now. I run a very successful business with multiple locations, I am the President of the Chamber of Commerce, I exercise weekly, I am active in both the Share programs and our church, and most importantly, I am the husband to a wife that I don't deserve. If I can find time to continually make my life better than any one can.
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Amen, Griz! Most excellent post my friend! :iagree:
 
Why is it that I ALWAYS use up my Karma for the day before I read a post like yours, Bob?

The thought was there, anyway. Excellent post.
 
Oh don't worry about me. Busch, well...the Economy right now does not make the availability of jobs great right now, but I have a PLAN. My Finances have to do with the stupid loop hole I found myself in when my car died. It is all my fault for not knowing a Mechanic and not knowing how to buy a good car because I am young and have no help. Trust me though guys. 21 or not I am on line Researching ALL the time. I can only do what I can do. I have a plan!

I still like Clinton better though, still hate Busch, and as a registered voter will still vote for Hilary. She is freaking awesome. I'd love to finally see a Woman in office. Busch is a puppet though. I mean have you seen him talk? Total stupid puppet that sounds like he doesn't even have any College credits. Nothing but Vacationing for the most part when he first came into office. His Ranch. I thought it was Busch shooting people at first not Chaney! lol I LOVE Micheal Moore and watch ALL his stuff. I do read on line but not books, unless there Stephen King or somebody like that. I also HATE church, YUCK! I may believe in God but like it says in the Bible, most of the people going to Hell are from the Church. I just don't like it. Like donating. We used to when I was a kid and then my church took that money and used it for a bigger way nicer church. Hhhmmmmm. It was already nice. An every time at least I talk to a church person I've got Satan in my house! lol (Lickity and Jake) You can't call yourself a Christian and then kick the Cat hard in its ribs. I've seen that to. I also hate the Holier then thou art attitude. An the your an Atheist so your going to Hell. My Aunt told me I was going to Hell for having my ears pierced. Them people are WEIRD! I don't read the newspaper either because all they ever talk about is the BAD news. I have no time for negativity. I mean like everybody's getting shot, its the same headlines over and over. Blah!
 
Leighanne said:
Oh don't worry about me. Busch, well...the Economy right now does not make the availability of jobs great right now, but I have a PLAN. My Finances have to do with the stupid loop hole I found myself in when my car died. It is all my fault for not knowing a Mechanic and not knowing how to buy a good car because I am young and have no help. Trust me though guys. 21 or not I am on line Researching ALL the time. I can only do what I can do. I have a plan!

I still like Clinton better though, still hate Busch, and as a registered voter will still vote for Hilary. She is freaking awesome. I'd love to finally see a Woman in office. Busch is a puppet though. I mean have you seen him talk? Total stupid puppet that sounds like he doesn't even have any College credits. Nothing but Vacationing for the most part when he first came into office. His Ranch. I thought it was Busch shooting people at first not Chaney! lol I LOVE Micheal Moore and watch ALL his stuff. I do read on line but not books, unless there Stephen King or somebody like that. I also HATE church, YUCK! I may believe in God but like it says in the Bible, most of the people going to Hell are from the Church. I just don't like it. Like donating. We used to when I was a kid and then my church took that money and used it for a bigger way nicer church. Hhhmmmmm. It was already nice. An every time at least I talk to a church person I've got Satan in my house! lol (Lickity and Jake) You can't call yourself a Christian and then kick the Cat hard in its ribs. I've seen that to. I also hate the Holier then thou art attitude. An the your an Atheist so your going to Hell. My Aunt told me I was going to Hell for having my ears pierced. Them people are WEIRD! I don't read the newspaper either because all they ever talk about is the BAD news. I have no time for negativity. I mean like everybody's getting shot, its the same headlines over and over. Blah!
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Until you understand the limitations of your own intellect you will never accomplish your goals.
 
I wouldn't mind seeing a woman president just not that woman.
 
Oh don't worry about me. Busch, well...the Economy right now does not make the availability of jobs great right now, but I have a PLAN. My Finances have to do with the stupid loop hole I found myself in when my car died. It is all my fault for not knowing a Mechanic and not knowing how to buy a good car because I am young and have no help. Trust me though guys. 21 or not I am on line Researching ALL the time. I can only do what I can do. I have a plan!

I still like Clinton better though, still hate Busch, and as a registered voter will still vote for Hilary. She is freaking awesome. I'd love to finally see a Woman in office. Busch is a puppet though. I mean have you seen him talk? Total stupid puppet that sounds like he doesn't even have any College credits. Nothing but Vacationing for the most part when he first came into office. His Ranch. I thought it was Busch shooting people at first not Chaney! lol I LOVE Micheal Moore and watch ALL his stuff. I do read on line but not books, unless there Stephen King or somebody like that. I also HATE church, YUCK! I may believe in God but like it says in the Bible, most of the people going to Hell are from the Church. I just don't like it. Like donating. We used to when I was a kid and then my church took that money and used it for a bigger way nicer church. Hhhmmmmm. It was already nice. An every time at least I talk to a church person I've got Satan in my house! lol (Lickity and Jake) You can't call yourself a Christian and then kick the Cat hard in its ribs. I've seen that to. I also hate the Holier then thou art attitude. An the your an Atheist so your going to Hell. My Aunt told me I was going to Hell for having my ears pierced. Them people are WEIRD! I don't read the newspaper either because all they ever talk about is the BAD news. I have no time for negativity. I mean like everybody's getting shot, its the same headlines over and over. Blah!
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Leighanne, Do your thoughts jump around like this in person?? Nice quote from the bible, I'd like to know where that one is. Just a thought though if you have no time for negativity maybe you shouldn't compose such negative posts.
 
kmurphy said:
Leighanne, Do your thoughts jump around like this in person?? Nice quote from the bible, I'd like to know where that one is. Just a thought though if you have no time for negativity maybe you shouldn't compose such negative posts.
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Lithium might help that long term.

Short term I'd say Valium.
 
It wasn't a negative post, it was positive. Its not a quote actaully but the information can be found in Revalations. Lithium and Valium once again nothing but Sedatives.
 
Oh and yes Kevin I jump subjects in person to. Maybe thats half my problem here that I will gladly take responsibility for. I donno though, my Fiancee and friends and family know what I mean when I say it, but I am a bad writer.
 
SoulSmilen said:
If your age is correct on your profile, you were all of 11 or 12 when he came along; I'm not seeing how he could have caused anything by coming along in your adult life (which is where choice and success really kick in). ;)
He was already there!
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Yeah... Generally speaking it takes the current administration about 8 years just to turn the tide from the decisions that the LAST administration implemented..... :rofl:
 
Leighanne said:
It wasn't a negative post, it was positive. Its not a quote actaully but the information can be found in Revalations. Lithium and Valium once again nothing but Sedatives.
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Sorry no.

Lithium is far from a sedative.
 
Kristin, people may take you a bit more seriously if you at least made the effort to spell "Bush" correctly. And perhaps if you DID read the newspapers, you would understand that there is a lot more to what you think you know about politics.
 
Griz said:
Kristin, no offense intended, but you really need to educate yourself before entering the arena of politics. Bush has not done anything to make your life worse. The Clintons did not do anything to make your life worse or better. I make far more money right now then I ever did under the reign of the Clintons. Is that to the credit of the Clintons or Bush?

Not in a million years. That credit is due to my hard work and effort. I am so tired of people passing off their financial situations on the government. If you want a better life for yourself then go out and make it. Go back to school. Take some online classes. Spend your free time with your nose in the books. I am in my 30's and I still average 1 book (and no, not your Harlequin one's) per week. That's right, per week. I have 3 children at home with one more due any week now. I run a very successful business with multiple locations, I am the President of the Chamber of Commerce, I exercise weekly, I am active in both the Share programs and our church, and most importantly, I am the husband to a wife that I don't deserve. If I can find time to continually make my life better than any one can.

If you want to continue to stay where you are financially then continue what you are doing.....blaming others. If you want to reap the benefits of hard work then you must pull yourself up by your boot straps because nobody else is going to do it for you.

Griz
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Could not have said it any better. :iagree:


Kristin, your success or lack there of will be soley dependent on the amount effort you put forth. It will have nothing to do with the National Economy.
 
Cat_72 said:
Kristin, people may take you a bit more seriously if you at least made the effort to spell "Bush" correctly. And perhaps if you DID read the newspapers, you would understand that there is a lot more to what you think you know about politics.
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But Cathy - she get's her "facts" from Michael Moore.

Surely she is better informed than the rest of us. :rofl:
 
Griz said:
Kristin, no offense intended, but you really need to educate yourself before entering the arena of politics. Bush has not done anything to make your life worse. The Clintons did not do anything to make your life worse or better. I make far more money right now then I ever did under the reign of the Clintons. Is that to the credit of the Clintons or Bush?

Not in a million years. That credit is due to my hard work and effort. I am so tired of people passing off their financial situations on the government. If you want a better life for yourself then go out and make it. Go back to school. Take some online classes. Spend your free time with your nose in the books. I am in my 30's and I still average 1 book (and no, not your Harlequin one's) per week. That's right, per week. I have 3 children at home with one more due any week now. I run a very successful business with multiple locations, I am the President of the Chamber of Commerce, I exercise weekly, I am active in both the Share programs and our church, and most importantly, I am the husband to a wife that I don't deserve. If I can find time to continually make my life better than any one can.

If you want to continue to stay where you are financially then continue what you are doing.....blaming others. If you want to reap the benefits of hard work then you must pull yourself up by your boot straps because nobody else is going to do it for you.

Griz
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GRIZ FOR PRESIDENT!!! :thumbsup:
 
Scott Ashton said:
But Cathy - she get's her "facts" from Michael Moore.

Surely she is better informed than the rest of us. :rofl:
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YIKES....I somehow missed that part. :eek:
 
Rich Z said:
Generally speaking it takes the current administration about 8 years just to turn the tide from the decisions that the LAST administration implemented.....
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Does it? I've heard that old saw myself many times (also with 4 years as the time span), and I've always been suspicious of it. Is there some actual, documented 'lag time' that extends into years, or is this just another dodge by the pundits to allow them to dismiss any failings or claim any credit they want? While it does seem likely that there would be some level of 'inertia' in the national and global economy, it seems suspicious it would come in such a convenient number, and that it's only ever claimed for partisan reasons (to claim success after the other party takes control, to blame the last party for the current situation).

I'm not claiming you're doing this, Rich, only that I'm skeptical of the 'lag time' claim in general, regardless of which side is using it.

Has it been determined that hilary is, in fact, female?
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Again, not out to stir up trouble, but these sort of jokes/jabs/claims always bug me. She's a powerful female politician who violates some of the more archaic gender norms about passivity and meekness, so she must really be a guy? It's cheap, below-the-belt mudslinging. And I don't mean this in a partisan sense: I've objected to this same argument when applied to both Hillary and Ann Coulter. If you're going to criticize them, criticize their politics, or at least their personalities. That any powerful forthright woman in our society is inevitably the butt of jokes trivializing or dismissing her femininity shows just how far we, as a culture, have left to go.

Henry
 
Affirmative action is for the birds. There are no problems when powerful, forthright men in our society are inevitably the butt of jokes trivializing or dismissing their masculinity.

No offense here to any one person, but our culture and it's PC ways are making us the most pansy nation in the world.
 
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