A nice idea.... ?

Jernet · Sep 10, 2004

Since the forum is rapidly growing due to all the promotion, I have noticed a few 'Ebayers' lurking around. You know the type...crappy domains that they think are worth millions, looking to rip off whoever they can. (this isn't aimed at anyone in particular)

I feel that there is a need to have a user rating system. You know, when somebody buys a domain, and all goes thru ok, the buyer and seller could each get positive feedback, or a star, or a point or something.

It is almost a 100% guarantee that you will get a legit deal from the older members here. In fact, I always look at the member's post count and join date.

I have never had a bad deal here...not even once! I hope I can keep it that way :-D

Just a thought. Anybody else agree/disagree?

dodo1 · Sep 10, 2004

Yes, I think it's a good idea too. A rating system is just good way to know whether people are serious or not. This would also be positive for the newer members, because by looking at the user's rating the other members would know if he/she is a professional domainer also if he just joined the forum. People will not only look at the other's join dates I think.
Great idea NetProwler! I think ******** already has such a system, doesn't it?

// Edit: Oh, the other forum's name is on the censore list. :-# Cool

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Jernet · Sep 10, 2004

Thanks for the input dodo. We are thinking alike ;0)

stevey · Sep 10, 2004

i think its a good idea also, then you know if you can trust the person selling / buying a domain or site, i think that system would put off people who are doing dodgey dealings also

Cash Is King · Sep 10, 2004

Dont we have this already with the dnforum auctions?

Jernet · Sep 10, 2004

ClassicNames.com said:
Dont we have this already with the dnforum auctions?

dunno, but doesn't really matter unless you are planning on auctioning off everything all the time. I for one don't really care for using the auction system.

Cash Is King · Sep 10, 2004

Ok... Maybe the user rating system should be included below everyones Avatar somehow. This would be a start.

Jernet · Sep 10, 2004

yes, that would be cool. I for one, am very proud of most of the deals I do here. I am sure there are a lot of members that would have huge ratings. I think it would help give us older members some respect and pride.

domainfaith.com · Sep 11, 2004

Wonderful idea!!!
I hope the admins will read this thread....

GiantDomains · Sep 11, 2004

Member ratings can be abused. With ebay, you can only give feedback for those you've had transactions with. With the vb rating system, you can give anyone a rating. For this reason it is disabled.

Cash Is King · Sep 11, 2004

GiantDomains said:
Member ratings can be abused. With ebay, you can only give feedback for those you've had transactions with. With the vb rating system, you can give anyone a rating. For this reason it is disabled.

It sounds like DNforum needs to customize the script in order to fit the needs of what the members are requesting.

GeorgeK · Sep 11, 2004

Easily manipulated. I do my own research in determining people's legitimacy. Post count is not a big factor (go to GFY, and some of the top people have the fewest posts, whereas a lot of the jokers have thousands of posts).

Jernet · Sep 11, 2004

Well if that's not a possibility, maybe a special feedback section? There has to be something.

Cash Is King · Sep 11, 2004

NetProwler said:
Well if that's not a possibility, maybe a special feedback section? There has to be something.

Agreed!

Jernet · Sep 11, 2004

ClassicNames.com said:
Agreed!

:wink:

Steen · Sep 11, 2004

GeorgeK said:
Easily manipulated. I do my own research in determining people's legitimacy. Post count is not a big factor (go to GFY, and some of the top people have the fewest posts, whereas a lot of the jokers have thousands of posts).

Sounds Juicy :-D

GiantDomains · Sep 11, 2004

NetProwler said:
Well if that's not a possibility, maybe a special feedback section? There has to be something.

There already is one.
http://www.dnforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=167

hotdog_pk · Sep 12, 2004

i have used the auction system a couple of times however nto once received feedback - maybe an easier to use system can be used.

fyi - look for a 'karma' mod.

for posting a useful post, you get + karma.
for posting a spam/pointless post, you get - karma.
(this can also be extended to actions)

displaying a comment for each positive and negative karma means that people doing their research can look for legitimate reasons for karma etc.

theres always the idea of putting such ideas in a 'testing phase'.