Chris, I feel your pain. I check this thread here and there just to see where the debate is going. In the past couple days you posted twice that post count isn't the arbiter of classifieds access. Yet people still persist in saying they need to boost post count!

COME ON PEOPLE! It's not post count. In fact, Chris has virtually stated what the criteria is - so much so that whatever scammer deterrent effect is probably nullified. Sorry for the rant but it's frustrating when people don't read.

Stick around for a couple of months and you can. Consider it part of the reward for hanging out here regularly!

Just want to say "THANK YOU" to Chris and all of the moderators for trying to keep all of US safe from scammers.

For those who are complaining that you have so many posts and have been a member for awhile.....my advise is to make sure you sign in. I was also a liitle worried because I could not see the classifieds...until I signed in....Duh!! :-)

Again...thansk all!!

$0.02
 

Well, as much as I love reading around on this place, I've got to say that this whole hullabaloo borders on the inane.

When I joined up here, it was for one purpose: to gain information leading to the purchase of used equipment. I did that, read around, read reviews, complaints, then found somone selling a used GL-2 in the forums. I used escrow for the transaction, and it went by beyond smoothly. I payed a few extra $ to make sure I didn't get burned, and in turn I didn't.

The internet is a jungle. Part of being a smart buyer is learning to protect yourself and your money in that jungle. Alienating fresh fry is, in my mind, not the answer. I wish there was some way we could track and disembowl scammers, but we can't, so we have to hope that theres some intelligent being up there who reserves a special place in hell for them, complete with torture instruments from the middle ages of earth and large speakers playing britney on a loop. Until then, the best policy is caution, defensiveness and research.

I love this board, and love the people on here, but I don't need you to protect me. If I get burned, I learn my lessons and move on. Thats the way life should be.

My $0.02.

Yay. One more post. Maybe I'll be able to look at the classifieds now.

-raza

I agree with you all the way -- you don't need me to protect you. Unfortunately though, not everybody feels that way and we live in a litigious society. A scammer puts me at risk to a certain degree of liability. I don't want to find out what that's like. But in the long run, it really isn't about scammers; it's about earning a privilege.

I don't understand what you mean by that. You've been a member since 2004. Of course you can look at the classifieds (I checked your account and yes you have access). You've always been able to. I don't know how many times I have to say this -- your post count doesn't matter. Being a member for more than a couple of months, is all that matters. And you are that.

its how the incredibles got burned
 

Ah litigation.

Now that you bring that up I see your point of view much more clearly.

And I am indeed able to view the classified... didn't see them but then realized its because I don't log in until after I make a post...

Sorry bout that.

Raza

I have viewed this thread with some interest, and reckoned that the stance taken by the moderaors was entirely justified.

Until today I had never used Classified, but have always been able to view it. today I have tried three times to place a post in Classified, but my post has not appeared.

I have been a member for two or three years, made over 100 posts, and alwyas log in when I visit. So I am left wondering just what are the criteria for qualifiaction to use the Classified section of the board. Could it be because I am not based in the USA and therefore have little chance of selling?

The root
 

I think part of whats causing all all the mixups and thus Chris' frustration is a lack of information. I stumbled upon this thread but had been wondering for a few days now what had been going on with regards to the classified forum...

Couldnt there somehow be a method to make a clear announcement with information regarding this change, for example: A forum called "Private Classifieds" that everyone can view, with a single sticky post announcement, and then the real thing, hidden away somewhere for the priveliged....

Anyway... just a thought...

Raza

That's a forum software glitch. See the mention at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=62324 -- I'm trying to get it fixed. Your post is there now. Sorry about that,

And just when I was beginning to question what "a couple months" meant, BANG!, I can now see the classifieds. Thanks, Chris!!

Classifieds
 

I had access to the classifieds, but not any longer. Have I been excluded?

Bill

Hi Bill, I show you as having access. Try logging out and back in again.

Where are the classifies
 

I've been a member here for a couple of years, but not many posts. I located the classifieds one time a couple of months ago, but cannot find it again. What is the link?

Mike the link is http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=16 and you should be able to see it.

Old/New Member Thoughts.
 

I joined the DVInfo forum back in 2003 but only posted one question then about the "new" DVX100 but I read TONS of excellent information about the camera and how to use it. I can honestly say that I am a DVX expert thanks to this board. Time flies when your having fun/working and I'm back now in 2007 and I have upgraded from the DVX to an A1. From reading this and other threads it seems that I don’t have the privilege to contact other DVinfo members who may be interested in my used DVX. I think it is sad that I can't interface with people who I know would be interested in a mint condition piece of gear at a fair price. Instead, I'm forced to use either B&H or fleabay to sell my baby:( B&H said they'd give me a fair price for it but I'd rather it go to a good home with someone from this group who loves this stuff as much as I do. It’s personal thing I guess.

Very sad...

Unfortunately the system shows your membership date as this month (Feb 2007) so you must have re-registered? If you hang around a little longer you should have access to the classifieds soon.

Don't re-register with a new name and that won't happen.

I've merged your new account with your old one, so you should have Classifieds access now.

Hi Chris,

I seem to have the same problem since I changed my e-mail. I changed my company name to reflect my video work. Is it possible to link my accounts?

Thanks