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Ain't nothing new it's been like this for a long time just happens more often as the number of members increases.
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WTF? Is "ghosting" the new normal??
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Ain't nothing new it's been like this for a long time just happens more often as the number of members increases.
I give em 24hours. If they dont respond they go to the next person in line!
At this point in my life I have to wonder if it was always that way. Only a small few that hold theirselves to a higher standard
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I think this is it... you could substitute Craigslist or eBay for Marketplace, but the result is the same.
People aren't invested in the community of those sites, it's all just about the deal. Neither side feels any particular responsibility to the other.
I think that mindset is spreading here as well, even with people who have been here a while. You get used to the slap-dash way of doing things on those sites and it carries over.
its the post covid mindset of most people. main character syndrome. ODT turning into FB marketplace, and its even the people with + rep. noticed it big time the last couple items ive sold.
Maybe, but IMO, it wasn't. While it's admittedly easy to succumb to the, "things were better back in my day" syndrome, I seem to recall this site being a real joy to use, with an almost odd sense of commraderie.
I used to do local Armslist meets, and turned many of those guys on to the ODT, citing the positive differences in them (and was surprised at how many never even heard of it!), and I specifically cited the feedback/rating system, as a major factor. A lot of these new guys don't seem to much care about cultivating a good rep, and the benefits it brings to the entire process.
In my earlier years here, I don't recall seeing ads that stated, "if you don't have 10 (or 20) completed deals, and ZERO negative feedback, don't bother replying". We see that sentiment expressed fairly often now. That alone is indication that the climate here has actually shifted.
boy howdy, but still have the same 11 asshats that dont contribute at all to the site just condescending bull **** out their mouths
People are less trustworthy now days. Thats why no one wants to give the newb a chance.
Every newb I've dealt with has been a solid sale and good people.
Us established users need to remember we started at 0 also....
Every newb I've dealt with has been a solid sale and good people.
Us established users need to remember we started at 0 also....
