Vince
New member
well i guess we just have to agree to disagree, i personaly make it a point to know how much money i have. but others are more care free when it comes to book keeping.
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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.
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Possible bad Guy Alex L. Smith?
- Thread starter herpetological
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KNOBTAIL
LORD OF THE FLIES
VINCE, I dont understand what
Sasheena is talking about when she mentions "self righteousness", you are correct in your statement. We live in a world of 10 second communications. Go online, you can see your account and everything else including your lifes history. Make a call and the information is automated with immediate information, even an ATM can provide information from anywhere in the country, so why cant this person know if he has enough money in his account
Sasheena, its one thing to make a mistake, even with bounced checks. I myself was in a similar situation that involved over $ 40,000 worth of bounced checks. I accidently went to a closing and used the checks from a wrong account without even realizing it until I received my first phone call. But I called the other 12 people once I realized the error.............Here you have a situation where at this point in time, the person involved certainly must be aware of this thread..................where is he! or is he taking the same position as he has done for the entire month Robert has attempted to contact him. Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy is a ostrich
Sasheena is talking about when she mentions "self righteousness", you are correct in your statement. We live in a world of 10 second communications. Go online, you can see your account and everything else including your lifes history. Make a call and the information is automated with immediate information, even an ATM can provide information from anywhere in the country, so why cant this person know if he has enough money in his account
Sasheena, its one thing to make a mistake, even with bounced checks. I myself was in a similar situation that involved over $ 40,000 worth of bounced checks. I accidently went to a closing and used the checks from a wrong account without even realizing it until I received my first phone call. But I called the other 12 people once I realized the error.............Here you have a situation where at this point in time, the person involved certainly must be aware of this thread..................where is he! or is he taking the same position as he has done for the entire month Robert has attempted to contact him. Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy is a ostrich
Re: QUALITY
No, I definitely wasn't questioning Ray's quality....that was a general statement. If someone can combine both of the aspects thats great! More power to them.
sputnik said:
No, I definitely wasn't questioning Ray's quality....that was a general statement. If someone can combine both of the aspects thats great! More power to them.
Sasheena
Imperfect
Jerry, Vince, kudos to both of you for being so good with your money. I'm just thankful I have no control over my money now, so now I have no problems.
Some people aren't good with money. I'm one of them. I once had a job as a college student, after working about eight weeks they called me in to the office and asked me if I was EVER going to pick up my paychecks. I'm so bad with money that I've been known to not turn in a timecard (back when I had time cards) just because it was a pain in the butt to turn it. So what that I lost the money I'd earned.
And no, I'm not rich. Just not good with money.
And for the last blessed time, I'm NOT defending Alex. Dunno him. the only connections I have to him is that (I think?) he's from california, where I grew up, and he's into herps, like I am too. Other than that no connection whatsoever.
Some people aren't good with money. I'm one of them. I once had a job as a college student, after working about eight weeks they called me in to the office and asked me if I was EVER going to pick up my paychecks. I'm so bad with money that I've been known to not turn in a timecard (back when I had time cards) just because it was a pain in the butt to turn it. So what that I lost the money I'd earned.
And no, I'm not rich. Just not good with money.
And for the last blessed time, I'm NOT defending Alex. Dunno him. the only connections I have to him is that (I think?) he's from california, where I grew up, and he's into herps, like I am too. Other than that no connection whatsoever.
Ken Harbart
New member
Re: Hello
Goodbye.JazzyJeff said:
Vince
New member
what was that about?
Ken Harbart
New member
JazzyJeff's real name is not Jeff Doyle, and he's from nowhere near Arizona.Vince said:
It's a new account created by a recently suspended person(s) in Miami, FL.
HerpVenue
New member
Jorge and abi got together and had a son named jazzy jeff.
thanks for being here Ken.
I was so tempted to ban them myself and close the thread.
But I do not really wish to do such things unless of an emergency.
I only wanted my "powers" so i can check IP addresses
thanks for being here Ken.
I was so tempted to ban them myself and close the thread.
But I do not really wish to do such things unless of an emergency.
I only wanted my "powers" so i can check IP addresses
ONLINE
Sorry Jerry, but that is not true... not all banks have online banking for you to go online.
I agree with Vince you should know what's in your account, but that's not always as easy as it sounds. I am changing banks because of too many screw ups on their part.. bouncing checks and then appologizing for THEIR error is not good enough for me.
My bank does not have online banking which makes them a dinosaur in this world of competative banking... just like the dinosaurs, they will become extint, with the lure of online banking!
Sorry Jerry, but that is not true... not all banks have online banking for you to go online.
I agree with Vince you should know what's in your account, but that's not always as easy as it sounds. I am changing banks because of too many screw ups on their part.. bouncing checks and then appologizing for THEIR error is not good enough for me.
My bank does not have online banking which makes them a dinosaur in this world of competative banking... just like the dinosaurs, they will become extint, with the lure of online banking!
GOLDENSERPENT
New member
DINOSAUR BANKS...
Scott,
You are not alone.. We also have a Dinosaur Bank.
One thing though, those small town banks,(as our's is), are very personable.
They really take care of the customers they do have.
Suntrust, Nations Bank, and all the other big names don't do that too often..
Jeff Lewis
Scott,
You are not alone.. We also have a Dinosaur Bank.
One thing though, those small town banks,(as our's is), are very personable.
They really take care of the customers they do have.
Suntrust, Nations Bank, and all the other big names don't do that too often..
Jeff Lewis
KNOBTAIL
LORD OF THE FLIES
SPUTNICK, My statement is quite
accurate, you can go online and see your account, and you can certainly check credit reports and a whole assortment of histories if someone needs a background check.
You are correct about not all banks having the necessary machinary for online banking, and of course you would not have immediate accessibility to your account, but my statement contrary to your post is true. If the bank is online, the information is available. That was my only point.
accurate, you can go online and see your account, and you can certainly check credit reports and a whole assortment of histories if someone needs a background check.
You are correct about not all banks having the necessary machinary for online banking, and of course you would not have immediate accessibility to your account, but my statement contrary to your post is true. If the bank is online, the information is available. That was my only point.
A HUH
Well, mine is online, but none of that info you are talking about is available. Like I said, DINOSAUR!
This doesn't apply to a check going through twice and bouncing both times, but gives you an idea of what small town banks can be like.
Jeff, I wish our small town bank looked after their customers. A lot of people in my area have switched banks because of bad service and totally inadeqate system that is down frequently.
I have gone to my bank on more occassions then I would like to admit and spoken to two different people about my account and gotten two totally different balances within a period of 5 mins. Which made paying a bill impossible that day because I didn't want to risk writing a hot one.
I have stood in line and been the only person there for over ten minutes while tellers chit chatted amongst themselves.
Well, mine is online, but none of that info you are talking about is available. Like I said, DINOSAUR!
This doesn't apply to a check going through twice and bouncing both times, but gives you an idea of what small town banks can be like.
Jeff, I wish our small town bank looked after their customers. A lot of people in my area have switched banks because of bad service and totally inadeqate system that is down frequently.
I have gone to my bank on more occassions then I would like to admit and spoken to two different people about my account and gotten two totally different balances within a period of 5 mins. Which made paying a bill impossible that day because I didn't want to risk writing a hot one.
I have stood in line and been the only person there for over ten minutes while tellers chit chatted amongst themselves.
KNOBTAIL
LORD OF THE FLIES
have you folks ever hear of
switching banks. I am sure their are banks that can provide current and up to date information without the nonesense that your mentioning. In either case your examples are more the exception to the rule then the rule.
All I can tell you is that I would withdraw my entire fortune of $ 59.83 if I could not get an accurate balance.
switching banks. I am sure their are banks that can provide current and up to date information without the nonesense that your mentioning. In either case your examples are more the exception to the rule then the rule.
All I can tell you is that I would withdraw my entire fortune of $ 59.83 if I could not get an accurate balance.
Have shipping records been checked yet? Did the snake actually get shipped? Was it received?
Another question I have......was the buyer notified that the animal was en route? We always send a tracking number immediately so that the customer can track the shipment and know to get in touch if 10:30 a.m. rolls around and there is no animal.
Another question I have......was the buyer notified that the animal was en route? We always send a tracking number immediately so that the customer can track the shipment and know to get in touch if 10:30 a.m. rolls around and there is no animal.
JERRY
Yes, I have already stated I am switching banks. I want good managment, NOT I don't have this info, that's not available... I don't knows, sorry our system is down, come back tomorrow etc that I get with our small town bank!
Get this, one day they closed for the whole day without notifying anyone... people, as I did arrived at their front door to find it locked with NO explanation of why they were closed on a regular business day!
OH YEAH, I am switching!!!!
Yes, I have already stated I am switching banks. I want good managment, NOT I don't have this info, that's not available... I don't knows, sorry our system is down, come back tomorrow etc that I get with our small town bank!
Get this, one day they closed for the whole day without notifying anyone... people, as I did arrived at their front door to find it locked with NO explanation of why they were closed on a regular business day!
OH YEAH, I am switching!!!!
Curious as to the resolution on this.....did the guy get the snake and bounce a check? Did the snake go to someone else? Is it lost?
I thought this thread was about Alex Smith not how you all bank and balance your checkbook. LOL
I purchased a boa from Alex about six months ago. It was advertised as an EBV Red Group. When I asked for pics he responded quickly and let me know that only one parent was from EBV. I thanked him for his honesty and purchased the boa because the parents were amazing.
The day he shipped the boa he emailed me a brief email explaining that the boa had not eaten for a little while and was a little thin. I was concerned because I already paid and it was already shipped. The pic in the ad was of a healthy robust baby boa. When the baby boa arrived it was completely emaciated could barely move and died two days later.
I contacted Alex the day I received the boa and let him know it was in rough shape and that I wasn't happy. He told me that if it died he would refund my money. After it died he requested that I send the carcass back to him at my expense which I did. He gave me my money back right away.
From this experience I have mixed feelings. He was honest, friendly, and refunded my money right away but he sent me a boa that he had to know was sick and then made me ship it back to him? Had he been completely up front I would not have purchased the boa. It was a big waste of time and money.
Thanks,
Jaremy Douglas
I purchased a boa from Alex about six months ago. It was advertised as an EBV Red Group. When I asked for pics he responded quickly and let me know that only one parent was from EBV. I thanked him for his honesty and purchased the boa because the parents were amazing.
The day he shipped the boa he emailed me a brief email explaining that the boa had not eaten for a little while and was a little thin. I was concerned because I already paid and it was already shipped. The pic in the ad was of a healthy robust baby boa. When the baby boa arrived it was completely emaciated could barely move and died two days later.
I contacted Alex the day I received the boa and let him know it was in rough shape and that I wasn't happy. He told me that if it died he would refund my money. After it died he requested that I send the carcass back to him at my expense which I did. He gave me my money back right away.
From this experience I have mixed feelings. He was honest, friendly, and refunded my money right away but he sent me a boa that he had to know was sick and then made me ship it back to him? Had he been completely up front I would not have purchased the boa. It was a big waste of time and money.
Thanks,
Jaremy Douglas
lexxxx300
Member
Bounced Check
Well Ray is right about one thing. I bounced a check. I totally forgot my wife wrote and mailed the check for the snake at my request. (impulse buy that I forgot about, 5ft peaked suriname for $190 shipped)
When I got confirmation that the check bounced I saw Ray post the animal back up for sale as though the buyer backed out.
I figured he was upset and didn't want to do business with me because my check bounced and I can respect that. I left the subject alone.
Next I receive 3 phone calls from fellow herpers stating what Ray had said and frankly got a little pissed.
He did not ship me an animal and I wouldn't screw anyone for a snake. Remember people first snakes second!
Ray and I talked and I would like him to confirm this whole story because no one likes being accused of something they didn't do.
Thanks,
Alex
510-441-7805
PS Joe Rollo thanks for having balls and common sense bro. Not many men do. Most are followers!
Well Ray is right about one thing. I bounced a check. I totally forgot my wife wrote and mailed the check for the snake at my request. (impulse buy that I forgot about, 5ft peaked suriname for $190 shipped)
When I got confirmation that the check bounced I saw Ray post the animal back up for sale as though the buyer backed out.
I figured he was upset and didn't want to do business with me because my check bounced and I can respect that. I left the subject alone.
Next I receive 3 phone calls from fellow herpers stating what Ray had said and frankly got a little pissed.
He did not ship me an animal and I wouldn't screw anyone for a snake. Remember people first snakes second!
Ray and I talked and I would like him to confirm this whole story because no one likes being accused of something they didn't do.
Thanks,
Alex
510-441-7805
PS Joe Rollo thanks for having balls and common sense bro. Not many men do. Most are followers!
odatria
New member
Ahhem......
Alex, now that that is "possibly" cleared up, would you care to elaborate about the post where you sent the guy a dying boa and then made him eat the shipping? Also, how about the ball pythons that were shipped in a box with no bags? I would like to hear your side of the story before I go jumping to conclusions.
lexxxx300 said:
Alex, now that that is "possibly" cleared up, would you care to elaborate about the post where you sent the guy a dying boa and then made him eat the shipping? Also, how about the ball pythons that were shipped in a box with no bags? I would like to hear your side of the story before I go jumping to conclusions.