• 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.

Inquiry John Perkins AKA geckoman2 (inquiry)

Riyo said:
Dean, that is surreal. You have been nothing but pleasant to him! :shrug01: This guy is a class act... I don't feel that any of us were bashing him. Perhaps we didn't coddle him enough but I don't think a grown man requires coddling!

John, you haven't helped yourself in any of these threads. Please try to take some of our advice and maybe learn a little customer service. It will get you a very long way.
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I dont get mad easily in forums as I like to keep my cool. I havent responded to the emails, like I would anyhow. As for wanting to help the guy, the only thing I can actually see helping him, and for those that know me, would be for him to utilize Craigslist as his method of buying and/or sell animals. There is no way anyone would deal with a guy on this level, in person or otherwise.


chamgirl99471 said:
Dean... If he's talking to you like that through Fauna... that would definately be grounds for a banning... He obviously hasn't read the rules of Fauna... All this for just trying to help him realize the error of his ways.... He just needs to go hide somewhere right now... calm down... punch a couple pillows... count to ten.... go to a psychiatrist and learn to control his anger in a more civil way then to come on a public forum... berate someone for not calling on a phone.. then to send e-mails to those trying to help him out!!

Wow... this guy is definately a piece of work!!!
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I know its against the rules of Fauna, as well does he now;) I am sure he wont reply anymore to this thread because well, what can he say. Like I stated before Geckoman, take the warning as me being serious. I dont want to have to respond the way that I do. I dont get mad or make threats, I just make phone calls to the right people.

as I have stated before, I wont respond to your emails or your tantrums. I have enough spoiled children to deal with.
 
I wont respond to your emails or your tantrums. I have enough spoiled children to deal with.

HEHE sorry but I liked that haha..

So he is sending you bad emails? That's crazy, he has not said a word to me or sent me anything at all since before he made that post on me!

He is gone, it says banned under his name. Never seen that before.

Amanda
 
joseydiann said:
I wont respond to your emails or your tantrums. I have enough spoiled children to deal with.

HEHE sorry but I liked that haha..

So he is sending you bad emails? That's crazy, he has not said a word to me or sent me anything at all since before he made that post on me!

He is gone, it says banned under his name. Never seen that before.

Amanda
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It happens. As for the emails, I dont mind it really. Gives me something to laugh at. I would rather have him email me then someone who could be more sensitive to his approach.
 
The ban is temporary...but, if he chooses to continue abusing the benefits of this site, the message will be stronger next time.
 
WOW! This guys some piece of work.
I'll treat everyone else nasty because of the mistakes I'VE MADE IN MY OWN LIFE? Is that really the excuse he's trying to give or being so rude?Guess they didn't teach anything (G.E.D.) in the facility you were just in for 3 years.
And why be offended by an inquiry about you?How else is someone supposed to find out about you?Should we fly a kite?
A little politeness goes a loooooong way my friend.If you would have just been nicer this wouldn't have snowballed into what it has become.Not everyone or everything is against you. You just have to be willing to accept some criticism or suggestions without over reacting.
 
LOL. This guy reminds me of a skidmark in some bums underwear.

Yeah, I too got a nasty gram from him. I share a part of my past that only my closest friends and family know about in an effort to offer "proof" that even the worst of us can change if we just put forth the effort.
Well, he did admit that he ain't the smartest. Guess I should have taken that as my clue.

So long tough guy. Maybe we'll meet some day and you'll get your chance to see just what a bitch I really am. :yesnod: Until then, you just ain't worth the effort to try and help you out.

C ya later skidmark.
 
crotalusadamanteus said:
LOL. This guy reminds me of a skidmark in some bums underwear.

Yeah, I too got a nasty gram from him. I share a part of my past that only my closest friends and family know about in an effort to offer "proof" that even the worst of us can change if we just put forth the effort.
Well, he did admit that he ain't the smartest. Guess I should have taken that as my clue.

So long tough guy. Maybe we'll meet some day and you'll get your chance to see just what a bitch I really am. :yesnod: Until then, you just ain't worth the effort to try and help you out.

C ya later skidmark.
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Richard, now I fully accept how he could possibly think that I was bashing him, but not you. The whole time, did he not see that you kept giving him outs, even when you posted your history, which I thought was very honorable from you by the way.

This guy must think the whole world is out to get him. He even attacks the ONE person who see's beyond the trivial things, unlike me. We TRIED to help you and this is how you treat help? No wonder you thought Amanda was trying to skammer you.
 
I'm not saying that I don't buy his story that he went to prison, blah blah blah. But using IM /text speak is the most unprofessional - impersonal form of speaking I've ever heard. A three year old seems to have a better ability to speak then this man.
I'm 85% certain he did not grow up being taught that way. I'm more then hopeful that if he is truly married his wife isn't even remotely as bad. Heaven for bid his 3 kids are growing up this way.
I also know in most prisons, for most inmates a general education is required prior to being released. Part of the prisoner reform programs that EVERY US prison has.

My personal opinion is that he simply has an attitude problem and is to lazy to speak like an adult. Sad issue is, putting aside his flame mails he sent, this has put him on my "Do Not Buy From" list simply because of his decision to use IM /text speak. Huge 'no-no'.

The other issue is, at times, with some people a person's own outlook and the way they treat others usually gives a good indication on how they treat and care for their animals. If he's willing to talk to a perfect stranger that way, who was being nice, imagine the possibility of how he may be treating his reptiles. It's not beyond the scope. Another reason why I wouldn't purchase even if he came back spelling correctly, using proper grammar and being extremely polite.
 
im really hoping harald can change this to a bad guy thread because i just recieved this email from him.. it was entitled "punk" (bad news already) the email read "go stand in aww at ur shitty ass pythons u fuckn pussy get a life faggot" i believe that is stepping WAY over the line.
 
TailsWithScales said:
I'm not saying that I don't buy his story that he went to prison, blah blah blah. But using IM /text speak is the most unprofessional - impersonal form of speaking I've ever heard. A three year old seems to have a better ability to speak then this man.
I'm 85% certain he did not grow up being taught that way. I'm more then hopeful that if he is truly married his wife isn't even remotely as bad. Heaven for bid his 3 kids are growing up this way.
I also know in most prisons, for most inmates a general education is required prior to being released. Part of the prisoner reform programs that EVERY US prison has.

My personal opinion is that he simply has an attitude problem and is to lazy to speak like an adult. Sad issue is, putting aside his flame mails he sent, this has put him on my "Do Not Buy From" list simply because of his decision to use IM /text speak. Huge 'no-no'.

The other issue is, at times, with some people a person's own outlook and the way they treat others usually gives a good indication on how they treat and care for their animals. If he's willing to talk to a perfect stranger that way, who was being nice, imagine the possibility of how he may be treating his reptiles. It's not beyond the scope. Another reason why I wouldn't purchase even if he came back spelling correctly, using proper grammar and being extremely polite.
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OH MY GOD HOW MUCH FOR THE PET DRAGON. I want one so bad lol.
 
So just to point it out. I am sorry you all got all of the bad emails. I backed this guy up and he went there. Kinda ruins my rep that he went there. I do feel for you for sure cause it was uncalled for. But maybe you all should just stop this thread. Its done and over with.

Plus I know you were quoting him but even so you guys are cursing on the form in my eyes. I cant have my email up here cause of that so why can you get away with it. Even if it is quoting.
 
Reptileman81 said:
So just to point it out. I am sorry you all got all of the bad emails. I backed this guy up and he went there. Kinda ruins my rep that he went there. I do feel for you for sure cause it was uncalled for. But maybe you all should just stop this thread. Its done and over with.

Plus I know you were quoting him but even so you guys are cursing on the form in my eyes. I cant have my email up here cause of that so why can you get away with it. Even if it is quoting.
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Whos "cursing"? One person, not "guys", posted his email. I refrained from posting the TWO emails I received from him, simply because out of the sentences, you could not get enough words to understand what he is saying. If you want this to drop so bad, why do YOU keep posting to bring it back up to the top?
 
geckoman2 said:
wow like i said petty i do have many dark secreats but none that have to do with reptiles.here u want to hear a secret i just came home from PRISON after a 3 yr term so maybe thats y i am so hostile and thats y i cant spell i decided i always liked reptiles since i was a litte kid so i would get into it as a hobby to stay outa trouble bad idea i would have never signed up 2 fauna if i new their was all this bs and i will just keep all my reptiles the are pets anyway so theres a dark secret for all u SORRY im not as good as all of you and that i dont have the luxary of just sitting on my a** all day and typing im totally done on here this is my last post all my adds have been deleted and like i said b4 if any of u have a problem with me call me on my cell 609-602-0120 y hide behind a computer if im such a bad guy confront me like a man
with that said good day
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You can try to use your incarceration as a crutch if you want to but it wont fly with me. It all stems from if YOU want to change.

crotalusadamanteus said:
Here's an idea hombre, try NOT having a bad attitude, and people will view you differently. Representation is what it's all about. Even if your spelling does make peoples heads hurt, with a better attitude, it would likely be overlooked. Or at least, less would be said about it.

Trying to use things as excuses (prison) won't get you anywhere. I've been strung out on Meth, gone to jail countless times, (fortunately not for some of my worse events in life) I've lived on the street, under bridges, stole from my own damn family to support my bad habits.

The difference is, one day I realized, wasn't anybody bringing any of this stuff on me but myself, and NOBODY is going to make a change FOR ME. So I did it myself.

But you go ahead and hold onto that victim mentality and we'll see how far in life you get. Or you can wake up, and maybe things could be better for you.
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I have purchased from Richard twice in the past and wouldnt hesitate to send him my money if he had what I was after.... so dont think that just because you were in prison it has any bering on your ablility to sell animals. It is your attitude that either makes or breaks you in this business.

And sorry to say... but with yours... you will probably wind up back inside. I see it almost on a daily basis. And dont think for one second I am talking out my :censored: cause I do know of what I speak of. Until my small biz takes off I pay the bills as a Correctional Officer.

I hope when you get back from your vacation here that you will think about things that have been said and maybe make a go of your reptiles endevors.
 
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