There is a Classified Ad (http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=756) this looks like a Commercial Ad.
Can a Moderator take care of this.
Can a Moderator take care of this.
Thanks for the explanation...I guess what's confusing folks, and me, is that I see the tombstones as more of a billboard on the side of the road and a cork board for folks to post business cards on.
Do you mind if I send Kyle and Chris your response in a PM?
I really hate that we have that policy though, as I see the classifieds as a totally different animal than the paid ads on the side bars. Is there a better option for them?
About our only other option would be to charge a flat rate for a commercial ad in the classifieds section. In order to be fair, it would need to be comparable to the rate that tombstone ads are charged, but for a shorter period. Tombstone Ads currently cost $50/month with a 3-month minimum ($1.67 per day). Perhaps we could offer a 10-day ad for $25 (with a 10-day minimum) and mark it as a Paid Ad. Just food for thought.
Ironically, I posted this before I read what Kyle suggested in Robert Arrowood's thread. I am not opposed to charging for Lumber Ads, but we need to be cautious that we do not open Pandora's box and lose control (or our commercial tombstone ads). I doubt that Kyle or Chris would be willing to pay $25 for a 10-day ad, but that is pretty close to the rate our paying ads provide. Maybe we could charge $20/10-day Ad, but not something as low as $5 for a single Ad like Woodweb offers.
What about these ads? Deleter, let them go, send a message?
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=743
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=623
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=622
I understand that Brian doesn't have a "business" but he's sold a LOT of lumber. When is it a business or commercial?