• 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.

Bad Guy Ryan Trude

You can't question the health or appearance of my animals, cause that's something that has never and WILL NEVER be an issue. They speak for themselves. I've been involved in reptiles my entire life. I'm not getting into this idiocy with you people again. Piss off. I do not care if you like it or not.
 
This only up again because of some new whiner jumping on the last one's useless posts. Get over it and go do something else.
 
I never questioned the health or appearance of your animals. I only stated that the potential is there that someone might. Someone could even be wrong in questioning it, but that doesnt give you the right to berate them. I will never ever know how awesome your animals are, because after this I will never deal with you. There are many wonderful breeders in the states that treat others in a polite and respecful manner, and they will get my business. Best wishes to you, Ryan on continued success.

Bill Stewart
 
I am clearly not the one whining, and I am not the one needing to grow up. The evidence is clear to anyone who reads this thread.

Bill Stewart
 
Billy1138 said:
I never questioned the health or appearance of your animals. I only stated that the potential is there that someone might. Someone could even be wrong in questioning it, but that doesnt give you the right to berate them. I will never ever know how awesome your animals are, because after this I will never deal with you. There are many wonderful breeders in the states that treat others in a polite and respecful manner, and they will get my business. Best wishes to you, Ryan on continued success.

Bill Stewart
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GOOD. :)
Saves me the irritation of having to deal with you...whoever you are. You're a dime a dozen. Bye. :wavey:
 
Out of 11 posts you have, 10 are on here. You people don't even actually buy animals, you just come here to feel important for 5 minutes. Bother someone else, I promise I will not miss your ineptitude.
 
You don't know me Ryan. You dont know where, or with who I buy my animals. Here I find myself again feeding into your negativity. I do NOT buy animals online at this point. I prefer to actually see an animal before I purchase. I joined this site because I was interested in beginning to explore online purchasing as an option, in order to obtain species that are not CB in my area. I read the BOI to research who I should do business with, and who I should be wary of, based on other's experiences. That is how educated people should govern themselves when spending their money. Whether it be snakes, a car, refrigerator, etc. Research what you are buying and where you are buying it from. I am a potential customer. I apologize for ruffling your feathers, but I chimed in on this BOI based on how you obviously treat people, and stated you are not someone I would do business with. You continue to insult me and berate me, which only reinforces my exact point. When the time comes for me to purchase an animal online, I will be prepared and comfortable that the transaction will be positive and appropriate, and the customer service I will receive will be great. Thanks Ryan
 
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