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[Jeffro.]

2 hours ago, skypinkblu said:

8 hours ago, Pontoon said:

Let's set the pitchforks abaze!

I was saddened to see skypinkblu jump on the bandwagon.

Im sorry never thought about it pushing people down. Ill be more careful next time. I thought i was satisfying the people who say they dont look unlrss they .know what is inside.

 

People have actually said that? 

[Ryan.]

6 minutes ago, Jeffro™ said:

People have actually said that? 

I've seen people float that out there. That's why I usually title my threads exactly what is in them. 

[Point Five]

I hate to say it (because hey, I'd rather list all my books in my title too) but these guys definitely have a point. Long titles crowd out other sellers.

After our exchange a few hours ago, I tried viewing the marketplace on my phone. This was what I saw....
 

[skypinkblu]

1 hour ago, Jeffro™ said:

People have actually said that? 

Yep, they do and i thought it was cool to have more letters. Its actually hard to visualize the whole title until its posted. You only see a small window when you post it. I'm not home and i failed phone editing 101 but ill shorten mine tomorrow

And Tim, ive never wrung my hands in my life lol.

[Jeffro.]

8 hours ago, Point Five said:

I hate to say it (because hey, I'd rather list all my books in my title too) but these guys definitely have a point. Long titles crowd out other sellers.

After our exchange a few hours ago, I tried viewing the marketplace on my phone. This was what I saw....
 

That's pretty obnoxious for mobile users. It's even worse when the long title is all in caps

[Readcomix]

On August 18, 2019 at 10:59 AM, Ryan. said:

This board is like a bunch of old people that move to retirement communities and do nothing all day but make up rules and enforce the hell out of them. 

Mow your lawn, whippersnapper! 

 

[Readcomix]

Interesting discussion on the long vs short titles for threads...as a seller, I've used both but mostly lean toward short because, as a buyer, I find the wall of text headlines hard to read. 

I do find that adding a specific book (or "discounts added" or "more books now" or some short update phrase that is relevant) brings people in as it is useful information from a buyer's perspective. When I sell, I try to sell like I shop, and I want to create a thread that is also a fun place to hang out and comment on books. I know some sellers don't like banter in their threads, but geez it's a forum not one's personal sales website. (I do agree that quoting a book that one is not buying can confuse potential buyers, so I avoid that. I just reference a book in a thread if we're discussing it in a sales thread.)

[Ryan.]

8 hours ago, skypinkblu said:

Yep, they do and i thought it was cool to have more letters. Its actually hard to visualize the whole title until its posted. You only see a small window when you post it. I'm not home and i failed phone editing 101 but ill shorten mine tomorrow

And Tim, ive never wrung my hands in my life lol.

If you shorten yours then I'm going to complain that it isn't informative enough. 

[Dick Pontoon]

I never considered the issue of crowding out other sellers, I’m coming at it from a strictly visual perspective and what it conveys. If a seller posts a 500 word essay for a title, it’s too much to wade through, especially if caps are used along with excess punctuation; the titles read like listings from those carnival barker schmucks on ebay I avoid.

I’m also more interested in who the seller is. When I see a skypinkblu, Dr.X, GACollectibles or October sales thread for example, I want to look at it and see what’s for sale. Whereas when Ryan posts, I head right back to Comics General.

I don’t need a laundry list of dozens of books in a title, just something simple, like “Atlas Pre-Code Horror,” "Silver and Bronze Marvels," "DC War," etc. is plenty.

[Ryan.]

5 hours ago, Pontoon said:

Whereas when Ryan posts, I head right back to Comics General.

My threads have caused people to completely shut down their accounts. 

[revat]

7 hours ago, Readcomix said:

Interesting discussion on the long vs short titles for threads...as a seller, I've used both but mostly lean toward short because, as a buyer, I find the wall of text headlines hard to read. 

I do find that adding a specific book (or "discounts added" or "more books now" or some short update phrase that is relevant) brings people in as it is useful information from a buyer's perspective. When I sell, I try to sell like I shop, and I want to create a thread that is also a fun place to hang out and comment on books. I know some sellers don't like banter in their threads, but geez it's a forum not one's personal sales website. (I do agree that quoting a book that one is not buying can confuse potential buyers, so I avoid that. I just reference a book in a thread if we're discussing it in a sales thread.)

I too am pro-banter.

[Get Marwood & I]

16 hours ago, skypinkblu said:

And Tim, ive never wrung my hands in my life lol.

I rung my hands once. But I misdialled and got my arse 

5 minutes ago, revat said:

I too am pro-banter.

Does that count? 

[DR.X]

27 minutes ago, revat said:

8 hours ago, Readcomix said:

nteresting discussion on the long vs short titles for threads...as a seller, I've used both but mostly lean toward short because, as a buyer, I find the wall of text headlines hard to read. 

I do find that adding a specific book (or "discounts added" or "more books now" or some short update phrase that is relevant) brings people in as it is useful information from a buyer's perspective. When I sell, I try to sell like I shop, and I want to create a thread that is also a fun place to hang out and comment on books. I know some sellers don't like banter in their threads, but geez it's a forum not one's personal sales website. (I do agree that quoting a book that one is not buying can confuse potential buyers, so I avoid that. I just reference a book in a thread if we're discussing it in a sales thread.)

I too am pro-banter.

that's what makes selling fun at times on here, even if Greggy shows up.

[porcupine48]

2 minutes ago, DR.X said:

that's what makes selling fun at times on here, even if Greggy shows up.

If I ever have a sales thread,I'll need you to work security,okay?

The revenge carp post rate will be high

[DR.X]

32 minutes ago, porcupine48 said:

36 minutes ago, DR.X said:

that's what makes selling fun at times on here, even if Greggy shows up.

If I ever have a sales thread,I'll need you to work security,okay?

The revenge carp post rate will be high

I just might be available at a flat rate.

 

Edited August 28, 2019 by DR.X

[Get Marwood & I]

1 hour ago, DR.X said:

I just might be available at a flat rate.

 

Everybody get out, he's got a shooter!

[skypinkblu]

36 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said:

Everybody get out, he's got a shooter!

That's a toy, it shoots water;) 

@ Pontoon fixed my title...let me know if it now meets your approval;) 

Seriously, sorry about that. 

[Point Five]

5 hours ago, Ryan. said:

My threads have caused people to completely shut down their accounts. 

Every time I start to feel the briefest glimmer of hope and joy... one look at your avatar brings me right back down.

 

[Dick Pontoon]

2 hours ago, skypinkblu said:

That's a toy, it shoots water;) 

@ Pontoon fixed my title...let me know if it now meets your approval;) 

Seriously, sorry about that. 

I think it's improved, but grammar may still need some work. When I read "Recap for $100" my first thought was "Dang! Decepticon used to do those just out of the goodness of his heart!"

[skypinkblu]

6 minutes ago, Pontoon said:

I think it's improved, but grammar may still need some work. When I read "Recap for $100" my first thought was "Dang! Decepticon used to do those just out of the goodness of his heart!"

A friend of mine had an old saying.,,"You're killing me Louie!" I'm going to start calling you Louie!;)

Here I was taking out words, thinking...,too many, gotta cut that;) 

Here is my password, ...just go write whatever makes you smile;)