WTB [WTB] closed to New Members/Recruits

Crazy_Eddy said:
Try and guess how recruits are misusing the WTB section? :)
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I posted a WTB post after getting disciple and my account is also more than 30days old. Yet my post was deleted and I am "marketplace restricted". Would appreciate if there is some clarity on what I did wrong or what I need to do.
 
@Crazy_Eddy
I don't know if it's the right place to ask.

There are no bump buttons for WTB threads.
Can I bump my thread once in 3-4 days?
 
Is there a wiki or a doc that explains what a new member needs to do before they can even post a reply on a thread?
 
MoviesMusicMayhem said:
Is there a wiki or a doc that explains what a new member needs to do before they can even post a reply on a thread?
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Not looking for new members in Marketplace.

This is what the thread title says.
 
Crazy_Eddy said:
Not looking for new members in Marketplace.

This is what the thread title says.
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Got it. So the marketplace is a closed one for existing members, for both buying and selling. Desperately disappointing for users like me who are just looking to buy some hardware from reputed resellers...

I can see why the mods might have arrived at this decision - still disappointing, regardless!
 
MoviesMusicMayhem said:
Got it. So the marketplace is a closed one for existing members, for both buying and selling. Desperately disappointing for users like me who are just looking to buy some hardware from reputed resellers...
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Take part in the discussions, share ideas, guides, reviews — get to know about other like minded people as yourself.

The marketplace is for offloading, not deal swiping or profiteering. In a way, it has to be earned, and the most honest way to do that is to become part of forum as a valued member.

Everyone has some skill, some knowledge, some experience that can help others and by sharing that here, you become a part of the forum membership. The interests you share in your posts sparks creativity in other members.
 
I’m sorry if this is the wrong thread to ask but I posted a thread for buying firestick but that got deleted and I thought it was some kind of mistake or error but now when I again posted it is locked for further replies. May I know the reason why that happened because I am unable to find out.
 
edit: in your case, it could be because your last transaction in the marketplace did not go smoothly. The following may apply to other members:

I'm not part of the staff here, I just visit often enough to see patterns. This is my observation, not any official announcement:

The requirements to participate in the marketplace have been quietly raised by the admins to discourage opportunistic members.

By opportunistic members, I mean people who are interested in this forum only for deals and not for the sharing of knowledge.

By requirements, I mean the number of messages, number of reactions, and trophy points.
 
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rsaeon said:
Take part in the discussions, share ideas, guides, reviews — get to know about other like minded people as yourself.

The marketplace is for offloading, not deal swiping or profiteering. In a way, it has to be earned, and the most honest way to do that is to become part of forum as a valued member.

Everyone has some skill, some knowledge, some experience that can help others and by sharing that here, you become a part of the forum membership. The interests you share in your posts sparks creativity in other members.
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3+ months, 1 successful marketplace transaction and 40 messages (and I did get a leg up with a 1-month Patron upgrade!) later, I'm a disciple.

Thank you, sensei! Might bug you in the DMs with my homelab queries. Thanks again @rsaeon !