Idea's and suggestions to problem

[OVAS-Webmaster]

The SMF software has a built in Karma option where you can rate people's advice, etc.  It was activated for approximately 1 month several years ago and was abused so bad we removed it.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

The SMF software has a built in Karma option where you can rate people's advice, etc.  It was activated for approximately 1 month several years ago and was abused so bad we removed it.

That really sucks, although I could see how it got abused maybe not per say a karma icon, but a page where review about the user can be posted? or something of the sort where more then just clicking a button to change it has to happen, like a detailed post with information?

[NanoSF]

Yes I think there is a difference between rating peoples advice and rating ease/quality of transactions. When people are just trying to help other and you give them a crappy rating that is just mean and unnecessary, but when you actually have a transaction with someone a rating is justified.

I'm betting 99% of the transactions between members are stand up honest dealings. There will be tons of positive feedback I'm sure.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

Yes I think there is a difference between rating peoples advice and rating ease/quality of transactions. When people are just trying to help other and you give them a crappy rating that is just mean and unnecessary, but when you actually have a transaction with someone a rating is justified.

I'm betting 99% of the transactions between members are stand up honest dealings. There will be tons of positive feedback I'm sure.

If maybe not on ovas set up a free parent site moderated for people to have a connection with the same username linking over to OVAS where reviews can be left and such and buyer bewares (within reason) this way mods don't have to deal with it.

[JetJumper]

+1

+3

[Fishnut]

I've dealt with this person too.  I gave him a great deal on a tank...not a big deal for me because I didn't pay for the tank anyways....BUT he made me wait around for him for over an hour in the middle of my work day when I had out-of-office things to do.  Not cool.

[Hookup]

The SMF software has a built in Karma option where you can rate people's advice, etc.  It was activated for approximately 1 month several years ago and was abused so bad we removed it.

So, if at first you don't succeed, never try again?

[OVAS-Webmaster]

The SMF Karma idea will never be brought back. The idea of anonymous ratings of forum users was/is a horrible idea.

However once the forum software gets updated I'll be looking at other options which might work.

[NjOyRiD]

Peter willl fix us up, you'll see guys!

[KyleO]

wall o' text

I just made him an offer for the tank (I need one anyways), on the condition he repays you your deposit.  Let's see if he accepts.

[NanoSF]

I just made him an offer for the tank (I need one anyways), on the condition he repays you your deposit.  Let's see if he accepts.

Wow, that is a very respectable thing to do. Good on you. Some of us others are trying to think of something to do too, but this is a great idea. I would not be surprised if you don't hear back though. He seems to be ignoring anything to do with this situation.

[Stussi613]

I just made him an offer for the tank (I need one anyways), on the condition he repays you your deposit.  Let's see if he accepts.

That was a very standup thing to do and if he's reading this post maybe he'll see that this is a good way to redeem himself in the eyes of the club members.  Of course there are two sides to every story and we don't know the other one, but as a parent my heart goes out to this young lady and her situation in general.

[KyleO]

TBH, the whole situation looks like it got messed up due to miscommunication.

He did reply to me with an offer, and I'll be contacting Tsuki to see if she finds it acceptable.

[White Lightning]

WOW! Good on you for trying to help. I hope this works out to benefit everyone.

Someone gets their money back.
Someone gets a new tank
Someone sells their tank

And everyone lives happily ever after!

[RossW]

I would argue there are n+1 sides to every store...where n is equal to the number of parties directly involved, the +1 is for the unbiased truth.

Of course there are two sides to every story

[Stussi613]

I would argue there are n+1 sides to every store...where n is equal to the number of parties directly involved, the +1 is for the unbiased truth.

Agreed.

[Fishnut]

Mis-communication?  Huh...

I'm so glad that something positive might come out of this!! 

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

TBH, the whole situation looks like it got messed up due to miscommunication.

He did reply to me with an offer, and I'll be contacting Tsuki to see if she finds it acceptable.

Thanks kyle, and it looks like we managed to come to something that everyone agrees with, for those of you a bit confused kyle is my old roommate, and currently my 90gallon is in his living room because I can't move it yet due to my rib, and he's letting me keep it there until I can.