Please change min number of posts for newbies

[RMcRee]

It now takes 30 posts for newbies to have the right to post in the classifieds.

Please change that to 40.

It was 20 (I swear) when I first signed on and now, 2 months or so later, just as I was about to be able to post, it went to 30.

What a relief. All of those material items that I want but don't need again out of reach.

Now, here we are again. I'm at 22 (uh 23 posts) and feeling the urge to post in the classifieds. I need a new carbon frame since the careless driver smashed my last one.

So up it to 40.

Thanks,
Randy

[Keith A]

After a lengthy discussion on the forum back in June, we decided to increase the post count required for the classifieds from 20 to 30.

But I'll set the minimum for your account to 40 :rolleyes:

[MattTuck]

Randy,

Is it really that much of a burden to be a part of a few discussions in the general section?

In the meantime, there's always eBay, competitive cyclist, craigslist, your LBS, a local builder, etc. to help with your frame acquisition needs.

[firerescuefin]

"I'm a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars, and if I miss a star then I grab a handful of clouds." - Mike Tyson

Words to live by Randy ;)

[christian]

For Randy, specifically, can we just up it to 100. I want more of his insight here in general discussion. He seems like a sharp chap!

[Dead Man]

Sounds like the policy is working, to me. You seem to be exactly the type staff is trying to screen out: people who want to exploit the community for personal gain without any contribution to said community.

Repent!

[firerescuefin]

Sounds like the policy is working, to me. You seem to be exactly the type staff is trying to screen out: people who want to exploit the community for personal gain without any contribution to said community.

Repent!

In defense of Randy, sounds like he wants to post a WTB....That said, PM'ing folks that are selling stuff is still allowed.

Randy, my post was intended as good natured. I was brought here by the classifieds, but stayed here for the "other". :)

[RMcRee]

Ok, dreamers, moderators and the I-know-what-is-best-for-you-ians:

Here's the thing. I read a *lot* in this forum. How come you don't take that in to account? Huh! Glare! Yeah, you.

Why don't I post more? Because there are better mechanics who have posted on those mechanical questions, and better fit folks posting on those fit questions and besides IF YOU ONLY BOTHERED TO SEARCH you would have found a better answer than what you were about to post anyway. Not in this forum? It's on google, silly.

Sorry, no, the whole 20/30 and now 40 post thing is silly.

How about this? Go to 10, or 1 and see what happens. What will break?

OK, deep breath. I think I know what would happen. Spam. It would be ugly, wouldn't it? God, I hate spammers even more than moderators and those who know what is best for me.

Thanks for letting me vent,
Randy

[Keith A]

BTW, I didn't really change your account to 40...I hope you noticed the :rolleyes:

[Joachim]

And.... He just posted a wtb in this thread. BAM!

[FlashUNC]

Methinks some folks missed the sarcasm and silliness.

[Dead Man]

Ok, dreamers, moderators and the I-know-what-is-best-for-you-ians:

Here's the thing. I read a *lot* in this forum. How come you don't take that in to account? Huh! Glare! Yeah, you.

Why don't I post more? Because there are better mechanics who have posted on those mechanical questions, and better fit folks posting on those fit questions and besides IF YOU ONLY BOTHERED TO SEARCH you would have found a better answer than what you were about to post anyway. Not in this forum? It's on google, silly.

Sorry, no, the whole 20/30 and now 40 post thing is silly.

How about this? Go to 10, or 1 and see what happens. What will break?

OK, deep breath. I think I know what would happen. Spam. It would be ugly, wouldn't it? God, I hate spammers even more than moderators and those who know what is best for me.

Thanks for letting me vent,
Randy

You're still missing the point...

Don't come up in here wanting to benefit from a community you're not willing to contribute to. This isn't craigslist.

[vqdriver]

meh.

just participate more the discussions. it goes by faster than you realize.
and you'll like us more





probably......


:eek:

[Steve in SLO]

Just start a thread on why you love (hate):
Rapha
Gravel bikes
Any US rider associated with US Postal
UCI
Campagnolo
SRAM
Shimano
Tubulars
Minimum number of posts
Paceline
Velocipede Salon
3 foot rule
Specialized

and BOOM! done.

[rugbysecondrow]

No harm no foul. Lots of folks came for the classifieds, but stayed for the political conversations (jokes).

In all seriousness, you are just a few more replies away from being able to post about the bike of your dreams. I do understand about reading and lurking, although I am not very good at it myself.

Cheers

[bcroslin]

Ok, dreamers, moderators and the I-know-what-is-best-for-you-ians:

Here's the thing. I read a *lot* in this forum. How come you don't take that in to account? Huh! Glare! Yeah, you.

Why don't I post more? Because there are better mechanics who have posted on those mechanical questions, and better fit folks posting on those fit questions and besides IF YOU ONLY BOTHERED TO SEARCH you would have found a better answer than what you were about to post anyway. Not in this forum? It's on google, silly.

Sorry, no, the whole 20/30 and now 40 post thing is silly.

How about this? Go to 10, or 1 and see what happens. What will break?

OK, deep breath. I think I know what would happen. Spam. It would be ugly, wouldn't it? God, I hate spammers even more than moderators and those who know what is best for me.

Thanks for letting me vent,
Randy

Just post a few anti-cycling threads that bring out the self-loathing cyclists among us and you'll hit 30+ before you know it.

[alexstar]

I think we need a new threshold: New members must post a minimum of 50 dancing bananas before they can post in the classifieds :banana:

[CaliFly]

I think we need a new threshold: New members must post a minimum of 50 dancing bananas before they can post in the classifieds :banana:

Even better? A countdown GIF with each successive post below the threshold.

I love Rapha. Why do you hate it?
...29 more posts to go

I'm 6'-2" with arms like tyrannosaurus rex. Will a 52cm bike fit me?
...28 more posts to go

Obama just saluted with a latte. Discuss.
...27 more posts to go

LOL. :banana:
...26 more posts to go

Geez, that's a beauty. Wish is was my size.
...40 more posts to go

[Louis]

What about the strength of the US dollar vs the Euro?

Even better? A countdown GIF with each successive post below the threshold.

I love Rapha. Why do you hate it?
...29 more posts to go

I'm 6'-2" with arms like tyrannosaurus rex. Will a 52cm bike fit me?
...28 more posts to go

Obama just saluted with a latte. Discuss.
...27 more posts to go

LOL. :banana:
...26 more posts to go

Geez, that's a beauty. Wish is was my size.
...40 more posts to go

[TMB]

I think a whole lot of you need to re-read the OP. Carefully.

[tumbler]

I was in your shoes a short time ago. I had some items to post and some items to buy. At first I thought, "30 posts... what's the point of that?". As I hung around, I realized that this is a pretty nice community of bike-obsessed dudes and dudettes who enjoy talking, sharing, and helping each other out... while doing a fair amount of buying/selling/trading along the way.

As for the classifieds, I like that they are dominated by people with a history and reputation here. I feel more comfortable sending money to strangers when I know that several others have dealt with them successfully. I think something would be lost if this became more of a Craigslist with ads filled by single-digit posters. Just my thoughts... but you'll be at 30 before you know it :)

[Gsinill]

Just start a thread on why you love (hate):
Rapha
Gravel bikes
Any US rider associated with US Postal
UCI
Campagnolo
SRAM
Shimano
Tubulars
Minimum number of posts
Paceline
Velocipede Salon
3 foot rule
Specialized

and BOOM! done.

You forgot "flipping"

[p nut]

Ok, dreamers, moderators and the I-know-what-is-best-for-you-ians:

Here's the thing. I read a *lot* in this forum. How come you don't take that in to account? Huh! Glare! Yeah, you.

Why don't I post more? Because there are better mechanics who have posted on those mechanical questions, and better fit folks posting on those fit questions and besides IF YOU ONLY BOTHERED TO SEARCH you would have found a better answer than what you were about to post anyway. Not in this forum? It's on google, silly.

Sorry, no, the whole 20/30 and now 40 post thing is silly.

How about this? Go to 10, or 1 and see what happens. What will break?

OK, deep breath. I think I know what would happen. Spam. It would be ugly, wouldn't it? God, I hate spammers even more than moderators and those who know what is best for me.

Thanks for letting me vent,
Randy

With all that reading, you must now have a wealth of knowledge to share. :hello:

By the way, I think the mods here do a spectacular job. Although the maturity level of most of the people here help them look that much better.

[jmoore]

This thread is exhausting.


I agree with TMB

[TBDSeattle]

You forgot "flipping"

+ jens voigt
+ headtube length
+ sloping or level top tube
+ "fleabay"

Whew...

[Dead Man]

+ jens voigt
+ headtube length
+ sloping or level top tube
+ "fleabay"

Whew...

Does anyone even make a level top tube any more?

[Louis]

Does anyone even make a level top tube any more?

What's this "top tube" thing to which you refer?

http://www.cyclorama.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/africa_bike_upgrades-001-1024x667.jpg

[RMcRee]

Seriously, what is the difference between 20 posts and 30??

Can someone summarize the rationale?

(Believe me, I am also hoping that I am a productive forum member but is that line drawn at 30 posts..why??)

[malcolm]

Seriously, what is the difference between 20 posts and 30??

Can someone summarize the rationale?

(Believe me, I am also hoping that I am a productive forum member but is that line drawn at 30 posts..why??)

10, sorry couldn't resist

[Louis]

Seriously, what is the difference between 20 posts and 30??

Can someone summarize the rationale?

Especially since there are so many posts out there in the world - what's a few more here or there?

http://danielruf.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f144c348834017eeb440ef9970d-500wi

[regularguy412]

I see this thread is deteriorating rapidly. But it's still good!

Mike in AR:beer:

[Dead Man]

What's this "top tube" thing to which you refer?

http://www.cyclorama.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/africa_bike_upgrades-001-1024x667.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e22/PrimitiveScrewhead1973/Beavis_and_Butthead_horror.png

[roydyates]

Ok, dreamers, moderators and the I-know-what-is-best-for-you-ians:

Here's the thing. I read a *lot* in this forum. How come you don't take that in to account? Huh! Glare! Yeah, you.

Why don't I post more? Because there are better mechanics who have posted on those mechanical questions, and better fit folks posting on those fit questions and besides IF YOU ONLY BOTHERED TO SEARCH you would have found a better answer than what you were about to post anyway. Not in this forum? It's on google, silly.

Sorry, no, the whole 20/30 and now 40 post thing is silly.

How about this? Go to 10, or 1 and see what happens. What will break?

OK, deep breath. I think I know what would happen. Spam. It would be ugly, wouldn't it? God, I hate spammers even more than moderators and those who know what is best for me.

Thanks for letting me vent,
Randy
I agree with Randy. With the expertise among the fast-responding forumites, it's rare to find a thread where I can contribute. In particular, if I am looking for an answer to a question, almost everything has been answered in the past!

If I could go back and check, I think I would find that I was a daily reader of the forum for a year before I reached 30 posts.

[roydyates]

I think we need a new threshold: New members must post a minimum of 50 dancing bananas before they can post in the classifieds :banana:
Maybe 50 dancing bananas should be the threshold for forum exile? :banana: (My first I believe.)

[christian]

I agree with Randy. With the expertise among the fast-responding forumites, it's rare to find a thread where I can contribute. In particular, if I am looking for an answer to a question, almost everything has been answered in the past! Have you found that this is an impediment to most forumites? Most people just post any old nonsense anyway. Approximately 1/3 of my posts are just badgering Happycampyer to sell me one of his bikes.

[jtakeda]

^ gotta agree with above.

I might not know enough to give expert advice all the time, but it's pretty easy to chime in on threads like the infamous campy pencil thread from a few years back.


For those who missed it

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=121253&highlight=Campy+pencils

[Louis]

Most people just post any old nonsense anyway.

No way! All my stuff is brand new, freshly minted nonsense.

[CaliFly]

What about the strength of the US dollar vs the Euro?


You meant FRNs, right?

To answer the OPs last question: I'm certain this number is determined mostly through observation by the mods. Quality of posts, genuine participation, community building...it's not hard to view the posts of any user.

20 posts in a 36-hour period consisting of no more than 10 words each? Easy peasy. 30 posts? That's just tiring. It's all in an effort to protect the integrity of the board. Some will agree on the policies while others bitch and moan. Of the latter, some will actually stay...because in the end, it's a family that just likes to talk about bikes (and other stuff).

Cheers.

[T.J.]

Especially since there are so many posts out there in the world - what's a few more here or there?

http://danielruf.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f144c348834017eeb440ef9970d-500wi

......

[thegunner]

I think a whole lot of you need to re-read the OP. Carefully.

+1 it's weird how much people are criticizing lack of participation when they're not even reading the OP lol

[jimoots]

If you can't find a thread or two to weigh your opinion onto, you're really not trying hard enough.

FWIW up it to 500 posts, I don't want to spend any more money for a few months either :cool:

:banana:

[roydyates]

Have you found that this is an impediment to most forumites? Most people just post any old nonsense anyway. Approximately 1/3 of my posts are just badgering Happycampyer to sell me one of his bikes.
It's not an impediment to me. In fact, it's a feature not a bug. I guess I like hearing the old nonsense.

[numbskull]

I'm in. That's 21 :rollem:

[ceolwulf]

I have no idea what's going on here, but do carry on, it's quite entertaining :banana:

[Frankwurst]

Beings how I believe in helping my fellow man reach goals that might seem hard to reach, I'm going to help the OP out here. :beer:

Do You wear a helmet?

[christian]

Randy, what size are you? Bike, I mean.

[Louis]

Beings how I believe in helping my fellow man reach goals that might seem hard to reach, I'm going to help the OP out here. :beer:

Do You wear a helmet?

Yeah dude, and that mirror has to go. (Unless you feel you can justify it.)

BTW, your stem's too short.

[eddief]

is the only way to go.

[Bradford]

Most of us have 30 posts about squirrels alone.

[Louis]

Most of us have 30 posts about squirrels alone.

Heck, even The Squirrel has more than 30 posts, and you know how hard it is for him to type, with all that to-ing and fro-ing on the keyboard.

[christian]

Suggest we set the minimum to 16,000 for posting about Italian cars.

[Louis]

Suggest we set the minimum to 16,000 for posting about Italian cars.

Speaking of which, did you see this? NYT stuff on the 4C (http://nyti.ms/1suORbE)

Would be a nice complement to the GTV...

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/09/27/automobiles/27DRIVEN-image/27DRIVEN-image-mediumThreeByTwo210-v2.jpg

[rilz]

Hey I'm a new member and I am glad there is the 30 post minimum. I wouldn't want to buy something from someone who has no interaction with the forum. I think the 30 post minimum even encourages new members to participate more than they might because of the intimidation of talking to someone with 16,000 posts or something.

[Louis]

I think the 30 post minimum even encourages new members to participate more than they might because of the intimidation of talking to someone with 16,000 posts or something.

You're durn right about that. Those guys are just brilliant (and super-fast on the bike). Or something like that. But maybe they should be riding instead of posting...

[dpk501]

Randy, what size are you? Bike, I mean.

GLAD YOU ADDED THAT CAVEAT!!!!

If you follow up with shoe size....

[dpk501]

OP:

30 posts are not tough...

30, let alone one KOM on strava is...

I offer zero good information here but this forum rocks.
Post away and good luck!

[alessandro]

Speaking of which, did you see this? NYT stuff on the 4C (http://nyti.ms/1suORbE)

Would be a nice complement to the GTV...

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/09/27/automobiles/27DRIVEN-image/27DRIVEN-image-mediumThreeByTwo210-v2.jpg

Yeah, what's up with that?

From the article:
"...midengine design, carbon-fiber tub construction, lightweight composite skin and relative bargain price."
Are they referring to:
-a new e-bike coming soon to a MUT near you?
-the latest Jacuzzi technology?
-a car.

[Louis]

Automotive Philistine. You've obviously never driven an Alfa.

May the ghost of Juan Manuel Fangio haunt your nights and may you be doomed to use SRAM components for the rest of your cycling days.

Yeah, what's up with that?

From the article:
"...midengine design, carbon-fiber tub construction, lightweight composite skin and relative bargain price."
Are they referring to:
-a new e-bike coming soon to a MUT near you?
-the latest Jacuzzi technology?
-a car.

[dpk501]

I can't wait for the 4c! That will replace bike collecting and will be worth it.

Automotive Philistine. You've obviously never driven an Alfa.

May the ghost of Juan Manuel Fangio haunt your nights and may you be doomed to use SRAM components for the rest of your cycling days.

[Louis]

Dealer locations:

https://mapsengine.google.com/map/viewer?mid=zV0Ik2HA0pcY.kGvDS7x1aeyY

There will be one across the river from St Louis in IL. Once that Fiat dealership gets them in and hullabaloo dies down I'll have to swing by to check them out. (I assume they'll be available for test drives...)

[alessandro]

Automotive Philistine. You've obviously never driven an Alfa.

May the ghost of Juan Manuel Fangio haunt your nights and may you be doomed to use SRAM components for the rest of your cycling days.

Harsh, my late-night friend, but only partly true. I do ride SRAM, with no ghost shifts. But I have driven an Alfa: In college, a friend had a GTV6. It wasn't a classic from the 50s or 60s, but it moved nicely. The cop who stopped me for speeding in Selinsgrove, Pa., wrote Alpha Romero on the ticket.

Still, that NYT review could equally be about a too-stiff bike:

"[Ridden] slowly about town, it lacks some refinement. It behaves better when [ridden] hard.

The occasional art collector will bite, but [_____] is intended for [cycl]ing enthusiasts who want a pure, unfiltered performance dynamic. It’s crazy fun for romps on tight winding roads. It’s also loud, stiffly sprung and intolerant of lazy pilots. With peaky power delivery and steering that demands your full attention, the [_____] is not a comfortable [bike] to [ride] 180 miles from Portland, Ore., to Seattle."

[Louis]

Harsh, my late-night friend, but only partly true.

I'm sorry - I should have put a ;) after that "not driven an Alfa" line - I didn't mean it in a nasty way at all - I should have softened the tone or made it more obvious that I was just teasing. (as hopefully my "curse" also tried to show)

Additional edit: Some might say that not having owned an Alfa is a blessing. :)

Still, that NYT review could equally be about a too-stiff bike:

Is a CAAD 9 a "too stiff bike?"

Although I dislike this line, it is appropriate: "Horses for courses"

You wouldn't go cross country on a crit bike and you wouldn't drive a twisty road fast in a '59 Cadillac Eldorado.

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Cadillac/59-Cadillac_Eldorado_SeVille-KM-08_RH-04.jpg

[Uncle Jam's Army]

Good God, man! Just suck it up, participate in the obligatory banality, and earn your 30 posts like a real virtual citizen.

[Louis]

obligatory banality

Banality? Banality! IMO that deserve a ban. :)

Banter yes, banal? Never!

[alessandro]

I'm sorry - I should have put a ;) after that "not driven an Alfa" line - I didn't mean it in a nasty way at all - I should have softened the tone or made it more obvious that I was just teasing. (as hopefully my "curse" also tried to show)

Eh? I appreciate a good curse. I get it--my father smelt of elderberries, etc.:fight:

... a '59 Cadillac Eldorado.

mm, tail fins.

[Beldar77]

Eh? I appreciate a good curse. I get it--my father smelt of elderberries, etc.:fight:





" Go away or I shall taunt you a second time, you silly English knigget"

[oldpotatoe]

What about the strength of the US dollar vs the Euro?

not allowed to say 'dollar'..silly

[shovelhd]

You forgot "flipping"

Hate flippers. They're so hard to walk in.

[dpk501]

Hate flippers. They're so hard to walk in.

Let alone pedal in...

[RMcRee]

GLAD YOU ADDED THAT CAVEAT!!!!

If you follow up with shoe size.... <--Original, post that this quoted asked: Randy, how big is your bicycle? You need to know that for my response to make sense.

I ride a bigger bicycle than you...big man.

This forum needs better emoticons is all I can say. But thanks for giving me the chance to embarass myself.

I'm past 30 posts now and I'm so over bicycling forums.

Randy (OP)

[RMcRee]

You're still missing the point...

Don't come up in here wanting to benefit from a community you're not willing to contribute to. This isn't craigslist.

Actually I completely agree. Craigslist is either

--) just stole your bicycle and want some money for it, or
++) kid's mountain bike just minor cosmetic damage and two flat tires

Randy

[roguedog]

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[Ken Robb]

Automotive Philistine. You've obviously never driven an Alfa.

May the ghost of Juan Manuel Fangio haunt your nights and may you be doomed to use SRAM components for the rest of your cycling days.

I have a poster from The Monterey Historics when Alfa was the featured marque. I got Fangio and Phil Hill's autograph on it. I was about to ask Jackie Stewart to sign also when some FordMoCo. PR pukes dragged him off to meet someone a lot more important than me.

At the Mercedes Dinner that night I sat next to Briggs Cunningham who asked if I might allow him to sign next to "those fine gentlemen". Yep, it hangs next to my photo of Enzo and Phil Hill in the pits at Monza photographed and signed by Denise McCluggage. Some of my heroes and a heroine from my youth.

[Frankwurst]

.

Yup.

[beeatnik]

......

Hey, T.J!

[11.4]

<--Original, post that this quoted asked: Randy, how big is your bicycle? You need to know that for my response to make sense.

I ride a bigger bicycle than you...big man.

This forum needs better emoticons is all I can say. But thanks for giving me the chance to embarass myself.

I'm past 30 posts now and I'm so over bicycling forums.

Randy (OP)

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