The deteriorating classifieds culture

[Hairy]

Side note, and a bit of a brag.

Went to look what ratings I may or may not have .... seems over 15 years I have a 5 Star Average, well all the reviews are 5 stars

Beat that @babse 🤣

[dave303e]

Lets be real, society in general is deteriorating. Not just in SA.

Common logic, common sense, common courtesy and common respect are getting less and less common. So just deal with it, take it with a pinch of salt and don't ruin your blood pressure.

[mecheng89]

19 hours ago, vanniri said:

Methinks we should allow comments on ads back.

It used to provide me with hours of fun

yes, bring it back! Why was it taken away in the first place?

[Shebeen]

3 hours ago, mecheng89 said:

yes, bring it back! Why was it taken away in the first place?

Because people like you can't read and/or have a very short memory.

[Nick]

4 hours ago, mecheng89 said:

yes, bring it back! Why was it taken away in the first place?

Dibs!

[mecheng89]

38 minutes ago, Nick said:

Dibs!

👍

[OVERDRIVE]

20 hours ago, Matt said:

Unfortunately as far as reviews are concerned a line has to be drawn somewhere. You'll find our policy is similar to many other platforms. As others have noted, if it's left totally open there's far too much room for abuse and subjectivity... and then the whole thing falls apart.

We have considered other means to encourage & highlight positive behaviour. And, would welcome any fresh ideas. For example, those who respond to messages within X number of hours/days get a "Responds quickly" badge.

That doesn't solve for the time wasters, but at least surfaces those who are unlikely to waste time. 

“Daddy Matt” is here to restore order 😁😁😁

[Shebeen]

On 7/8/2024 at 11:05 AM, Dan Dob said:

Having moved to the UK last year (with a huge cycling community), I have really missed Bikehub classifieds and realise I really did not appreciate the huge service BikeHub offer . There is no similar online place here where you can buy 2nd hand from cyclists and so you have to deal with Facebook Marketplace with is generally a vomitfest. So I just want to say well done and thank you to Matt and the team for creating and keeping BikeHub alive!

Close the thread!! People complaining should go play on gumtree or marketplace for a week as detention.

I remember you basically giving stuff away by the time the plane was coming.

[Bub Marley]

While we’re on this topic, what’s the consensus on selling free kit?

 

For example, I’ve seen loads of people advertising their Vitality kit, event kit or accessories that you receive in a race pack as an example. 

 

To me, that seems a bit sneaky. But if it’s fair game then fair enough i suppose. I can’t see why anyone would actually buy a vitality kit or an event kit if you haven’t completed it. But that’s just me.

[BuffsVintageBikes]

IMHO you never know someones financial position or whether the garment is the correct size or not (for them). If it's theirs, they're fully entitled to sell it, whether they got it for free or not. Maybe they're just trying to cover the cost of buying something else in the correct size?
You're not obliged to buy it, just step away.

[Jewbacca]

3 minutes ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

IMHO you never know someones financial position or whether the garment is the correct size or not (for them). If it's theirs, they're fully entitled to sell it, whether they got it for free or not. Maybe they're just trying to cover the cost of buying something else in the correct size?
You're not obliged to buy it, just step away.

This

The world is a much better, easier place if you can convince yourself to be less judgy and mind your own business.

People buy and sell used bibs, shoes, freebies etc and they probably buy and sell it without introducing themselves and use half messages!

Not caring about it is empowering

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

Regarding any transactions it’s willing seller, willing buyer for me. 
 

I won’t chase people who are selling things and don’t reply. 
 

If I want something and someone is selling it and we can easily conclude a transaction, all good. 
 

I do think that if you advertise on the Hub you should be willing to talk via DM, or if the buyer sends you their number to open up a WA conversation using your own initiative. Advertising on the Hub and then saying “WhatsApp only” is a little annoying, because it means that to initiate a conversation I have to save your number first. Probably works for loads of people but I tend to steer away from these types of ads due to the extra PT. 

[Jewbacca]

1 minute ago, RobynE said:

Regarding any transactions it’s willing seller, willing buyer for me. 
 

I won’t chase people who are selling things and don’t reply. 
 

If I want something and someone is selling it and we can easily conclude a transaction, all good. 
 

I do think that if you advertise on the Hub you should be willing to talk via DM, or if the buyer sends you their number to open up a WA conversation using your own initiative. Advertising on the Hub and then saying “WhatsApp only” is a little annoying, because it means that to initiate a conversation I have to save your number first. Probably works for loads of people but I tend to steer away from these types of ads due to the extra PT. 

Download the 'tap to chat' app?

You then type in the number and country prefix and it opens a chat in whattsapp without saving the number?

 

[The Ouzo]

2 minutes ago, RobynE said:

 I have to save your number first. Probably works for loads of people but I tend to steer away from these types of ads due to the extra PT. 

So since I work in an environment where alot of people prefer to chat of WA but, like you, I dont want to save numbers to my phone for no reason, I discovered an app called ClicktoChat. Apparently made by whatsapp. Annoyingly the free version has a brazillion ads, but it allows you to type in a number and initiate a WA conversation without having to save the number in your phone.

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

2 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

Download the 'tap to chat' app?

You then type in the number and country prefix and it opens a chat in whattsapp without saving the number?

 

Thanks Jewbacca, that’s cool for more reasons than buying things on the Hub 😁 Tech-challenged here. 

[The Ouzo]

5 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

Download the 'tap to chat' app?

You then type in the number and country prefix and it opens a chat in whattsapp without saving the number?

 

I'm busy installing this one and will compare with ClicktoChat

 

 

edit.

 

First and foremost, I tried one chat and NO ADVERTS. hallelujah !!!!!

Edited July 10, 2024 by The Ouzo