[CFrance]

When is the opt-out/opt-in feature for classifieds going to take effect? Out of the first 25 posts in New Posts, 11 were selling something, most by the same person. It still feels like Craig's List. Soon, I hope?

[JB in TV]

With all due respect, I kinda like seeing the stuff for sale...often I see something I like, but wouldn't have gone looking for it. It's easy enough to just pass over and not open those threads if you are not interested.

[CFrance]

That's fine, and I understand some like it. Maybe I've got it wrong, but I thought the way it was described in the beginning is that you would be able to see those classifieds anyway by opting in. Those of us that don't want to wade through all that to get to the other posts would not see them by opting out. It was supposed to be set up like the political forum.

[JB in TV]

Originally Posted by CFrance

That's fine, and I understand some like it. Maybe I've got it wrong, but I thought the way it was described in the beginning is that you would be able to see those classifieds anyway by opting in. Those of us that don't want to wade through all that to get to the other posts would not see them by opting out. It was supposed to be set up like the political forum.

Oh, that could be! I wasn't here when the political forum was active.

[obxgal]

You have a choice of clicking on them or bypassing them. Lord knows a lot of us bypass the "poop" threads, rent threads, singles etc.

Patience ... the administration said they are working on the opting out, but it will take time.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by obxgal

You have a choice of clicking on them or bypassing them. Lord knows a lot of us bypass the "poop" threads, rent threads, singles etc.

Patience ... the administration said they are working on the opting out, but it will take time.

Of course I know that, and I don't click on them. My complaint is when half the threads on the New Posts page are sales--most of which by the same person, who could have put it all into one ad.

I was just wondering when the opt-out function will be put in place, or if they have given up on the idea.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Of course I know that, and I don't click on them. My complaint is when half the threads on the New Posts page are sales--most of which by the same person, who could have put it all into one ad.

I was just wondering when the opt-out function will be put in place, or if they have given up on the idea.

And a newbie at that. I am on several other forums with classifieds, and they don't allow classified posts by members with less than x number of posts.

[Indydealmaker]

It might be simpler to just have a separate class of new posts dedicated to just classifieds and exclude classifieds from the regular posts. No opting in or out that way.

[ladylake1]

Originally Posted by obxgal

You have a choice of clicking on them or bypassing them. Lord knows a lot of us bypass the "poop" threads, rent threads, singles etc.

Patience ... the administration said they are working on the opting out, but it will take time.

We can't ask a status question anymore?????

[JB in TV]

Originally Posted by ladylake1

We can't ask a status question anymore?????

Perhaps the question should have been directed to forum staff as a PM, rather than posted in a discussion thread...

This option generates discussion...rather than the answer the OP was looking for, as none of us know the answer.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by JB in TV

Perhaps the question should have been directed to forum staff as a PM, rather than posted in a discussion thread...

This option generates discussion...rather than the answer the OP was looking for, as none of us know the answer.

Admin has answered many questions on this forum directed at the new classified section. I felt it was not inappropriate to ask my question here. Plus, I might have missed a discussion on it, and someone may have been able to answer my question as well.

[TOTV Team]

There has been tremendous support for the new section with over 400 items listed in less than 2 weeks. This is a testament to the traffic and support of TOTV and that support is what has made TOTV the #1 trafficed site in The Villages. With any change like this there are technical issues to work out on the back end. We want to make sure the initial phase and roll out is working well. We have not abandoned the opt out feature and hope to incorporate this over the next couple of weeks pending everything on the back end continues to operate smoothly.

Thanks again for the support and patience.

[CFrance]

Thank you for answering.