Indo Persian axe

[russel]

Originally Posted by estcrh

Which does not make sense, as every forum I belong to (many) allows this type of discussion to some extent.

I believe this is a perfectly reasonable rule of the forum: if one needs advice about a potential purchase, contacting forum members with expertise in the area by email or PM is always an option. An option I have exercised on numerous occasions: the generosity many members show with sharing their knowledge and enthusiastic encouragement is admirable.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by russel

I believe this is a perfectly reasonable rule of the forum: if one needs advice about a potential purchase, contacting forum members with expertise in the area by email or PM is always an option. An option I have exercised on numerous occasions: the generosity many members show with sharing their knowledge and enthusiastic encouragement is admirable.

Hear him .

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by russel

I believe this is a perfectly reasonable rule of the forum: if one needs advice about a potential purchase, contacting forum members with expertise in the area by email or PM is always an option. An option I have exercised on numerous occasions: the generosity many members show with sharing their knowledge and enthusiastic encouragement is admirable.

And how exactly would someone without a lot of knowledge or experience know exactly who to contact. I thought the reason for having a forum was to discuss items, how does something being for sale make a difference. So once an item is sold then it can be discussed openly, how does that made sense. So if original poster would have just left out the part about the axe being "for sale" suddenly you would have no problem answering his questions, interesting. In my opinion, not allowing ANY discussion of items currently for sale and the antiquated image uploading capabilities severely limits the usefullness of this forum.

Here are some of the forums I know of were discussing a "for sale" item is allowed.

myarmoury.com
armourarchive.org
militaria.co.za
swordforum.com
tousando.proboards.com
sbg-sword-forum.forums.net
samuraiantiqueworld.proboards.com
nihon-no-katchu.proboards.com
armsandarmourforum.com
muzzleloadingforum.com

[russel]

I will leave this for forum moderators to comment on.

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by russel

I will leave this for forum moderators to comment on.

Russel, what harm do you think is done by openly discussing an item that is for sale as opposed to privately discussing it, I am trying to understand the logic behind it.

[Ken Maddock]

Ok
Sorry for this
I taught the rule was about something for auction
This will be a purchase between two guys in his kitchen in dublin
I will stop enquiring on open forum again
Much appreciated for the information Russell
Regards
Ken

[Emanuel]

Why is the staff so adamant against discussions of items that are for sale, particularly in auctions: This policy is intended to deter the possibility of a legal claim that a discussion on the forums soured a transaction or otherwise spoiled the auction process resulting in financial loss to third parties.

Reason for everything

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Emanuel

Reason for everything

(1. Discussion of items currently in the process of being offered for sale, especially active auctions, is strictly prohibited. This prohibition also includes posting of links or other identifying clues (such as auction numbers) and calling attention that a previously discussed item is now for sale.

Why is the staff so adamant against discussions of items that are for sale, particularly in auctions: This policy is intended to deter the possibility of a legal claim that a discussion on the forums soured a transaction or otherwise spoiled the auction process resulting in financial loss to third parties.)

If these are the rules then this post should be deleted immediately before the attornies get involved, Ken might decide NOT do buy the bulova he posted and the owner may blame the forum........oh my!!!!!!

It this supposed threat of legal action was so imminent than why do so many other forums have no problem discussing items that are currently for sale, including discussions of items being auctioned by the worlds largest auction houses? Rules need to be reevaluated from time to time.

Here are a from examples from other forums.
http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewto...=asc&start=968
http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/forum...es-or-sellers/
http://nihon-no-katchu.proboards.com.../buying-advice
http://nihon-no-katchu.proboards.com...7/nyc-auctions
https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/t...aginata?page=1
http://www.swordforum.com/forums/sho...ndo-or-Aoi-art