krismom
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- Joined
- Mar 12, 2004
Just an idea.... but i know this thread will eventually have to restart and be shut down due to it getting too long...
Once we start, I think the OP should keep track of sent and received between people... so that way new people joining the thread, and those of us who trade frequently will know whether or not the person is good for their word. For instance... it could be formatted like this (and this is my real life scenario right now
where red= that person has received their trade (so each person would just contact the OP saying that two people are trading- no need to tell what they are trading)
Krismom - Maggimus
Maggimus - Fairykin
Maggimus - Nataliebellesmom
Mommytotwo - Maggimus
The people who dont have red haven't received their trade. Or it could be vice versa and the persons name who is colored has had their trade received... so the peoples names who are not highlighted either A. didnt follow through with their end.. or B. its gotten lost somewhere in the postal system.. or c. well- whatever excuse.
That would be like this, red= followed through with trade, and their end was received by recipient
Krismom - Maggimus
Maggimus - Fairykin
Maggimus - Nataliebellesmom
Mommytotwo - Maggimus
Now i know things happen and the USPS isnt the most reliable (as you all can see ive received most all my trades but they are waiting on mine-- and ill admit, im worried)
But it will help those who are wondering whether the person will actually follow through. And those with no history at all, trading with someone who does have a positive history can use that to say " you send me your end of the trade FIRST, and THEN, as you see, my name is good here, and just as always, ill send yours once i get the trade you are sending"... and then that first person will get their name established here-- and wont have to do that again.
Am i rambling?? LOL is this making any since?
I wouldnt mind keeping up with it. Im just trying to think of a justice type system where people can be held accountable for their good trades, along with the bad- without anyone pointing the finger... and so new traders can know who to trust (esp. if they havent been around for a while to know who are regulars)-- etc, etc...
Okay- tell me you hate the idea-
I think it's a great idea Maggie! I especially like the Ebayish feedback type of thing- which gives people a chance to earn credibility.... I , as the OP, nominate you to enact your awesome system!
When should we start the new thread? Should we call it the same thing or change it to draw inmore traders? I'm all ears!