To Mr.Basil and Mods
I recently saw two threads complaints about Basilmarket. I'm not sure if I am allowed to post these "complaint" threads but if not, I think I should be since I should be able to voice my opinion about the site and try to get things changed. So just a few complaints, I hope you can take these into consideration.
First, I think that Mr.Basil should change the auctioning system. Many people give all these random and stupid offers on items and don't take them seriously. Other people have been complaining about the system too and I recently saw your thread about the auctioning system. I was very sad to see the thread. I know this is your website, but why are you not listening to the players? Many people wanted it to be changed, and you addressed that in your thread. The sad part is that YOU thought it was fine even though the users didn't. I'm sorry if this sounds offensive, but that is very ignorant in my opinion.
Second, why can't you let me do things? I've been here for like 2 weeks because my 2 year old basil account was deleted and I can't post urls, auction, or comment a lot. I don't know why I have limited rights on this site because I feel we should be given freedom because most of us can be trusted, and those who can't should be banned.
Also on the topic of trusting us, the filter system for words is ridiculous. So many unnecessary words are banned, restricting us regular users of our opinions. It is very sad. I think that you should lift the system and maybe only filter or ban people who abuse their rights.
So here's the TLDR version for those of you too lazy to read this "wall of text". The auctioning system should be changed for basil, the filter should be removed, and you should give the users who weren't on this site for months more rights. I understand that maintaining a website is hard, and moderating a website is too, I'm just asking for some changes and I don't think there's anything wrong with that, after all, this site is made up of we the users and this site was made for the ease and fun of us.
Note: Excuse my grammar and lack of organization, just wanted to voice my opinion. Any thoughts basilers? If I get banned for this, it would be very sad.
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Ah! The "If I get banned for this you'll only enforce my point" blackmail- in two different forms even. A classic.
The auction system frankly doesn't work the way it should. However what it does do, is demonstrate how your idea about the restrictions would most probably not work on Basil. Look at the strange offers; people offering potatoes, cattle, disbelief or sex. That's what'd happen to the forums as well if all restrictions were lifted. This place'd become an ever bigger anarchy than it already is now. There'd certainly be responsible Basilers who wouldn't abuse the lack of restrictions and I wouldn't be surprised if they were actually a majority, but it only takes a minority to ruin things. Again queue the Sell & Trade. There actually aren't that many spammers, but they still have a an impact. And when one person starts spamming, he's usually followed by others (the "bandwagoning" or chain posting effect).
[quote=Carot137]What I'm saying is that he should remove restrictions on all of us then ban those who abuse their rights. It would be hard to keep track but it could work if people would actually legitimately report others and the ticketing system was revised.[/quote]
Most of that is there for the protection of Basil users. With no restrictions on posting, the site becomes filled with adult site ads, keyloggers, viruses and all kinds of other inappropriate stuff.
It's too bad it has to be the way it is, but it's why we can't have nice things.
[quote=Carot137]What I'm saying is that he should remove restrictions on all of us then ban those who abuse their rights. It would be hard to keep track but it could work if people would actually legitimately report others and the ticketing system was revised.[/quote]
It's not as easy as you think. People have tried spamming all types of stuff as soon as they make a new account and trust me, more have tried to abuse this than you think, and they probably try to on a constant basis. It is nearly impossible to keep track of and there's no guarantee that mods won't abuse their power and can be trusted 100% , which is why there aren't many mods on this forum. I think the system of limitations is fine the way it is. i believe you need some feedback or something to get some privileges, fine by me.
[quote=IImaplers]While I agree that the auctioning system is weak, you have no ground to stand on with the other problem you have. Those limitations are there for very good reasons. Just think about it.[/quote]
What I'm saying is that he should remove restrictions on all of us then ban those who abuse their rights. It would be hard to keep track but it could work if people would actually legitimately report others and the ticketing system was revised.
While I agree that the auctioning system is weak, you have no ground to stand on with the other problem you have. Those limitations are there for very good reasons. Just think about it.
[quote=TinyH]how dare you disobey lord basil[/quote]
I swear that's how all basilers sound on his threads lol.