I have decided to end my time on OVAS as non members cannot post in classifieds.
Thankyou
Elk
happy trails.
you could have just stopped coming here, so no offense to me this is just a way to stir the pot once again this topic has been hashed and rehashed, and at this point the post is just picking a scab, sad that you are willing to walk away because of something so trivial , but this post shows how trivial it has become, IMO it is your loss to leave the forum
Quote from: Darth on October 04, 2012, 12:30:45 PM
you could have just stopped coming here, so no offense to me this is just a way to stir the pot once again this topic has been hashed and rehashed, and at this point the post is just picking a scab, sad that you are willing to walk away because of something so trivial , but this post shows how trivial it has become, IMO it is your loss to leave the forum
+1 or send a PM to the moderator.
Not being able to post to the classifieds reminded me I needed to renew my membership!
Quote from: Darth on October 04, 2012, 12:30:45 PM
you could have just stopped coming here, so no offense to me this is just a way to stir the pot once again this topic has been hashed and rehashed, and at this point the post is just picking a scab, sad that you are willing to walk away because of something so trivial , but this post shows how trivial it has become, IMO it is your loss to leave the forum
+1
Quote from: Medym on October 04, 2012, 12:34:26 PM
Not being able to post to the classifieds reminded me I needed to renew my membership!
+1
I have been advertising and posting here since the spring of this year as a non-member. This forum offers me a unique niche for classified sale and purchase, not to mention enjoyable dialogue.
In Aug. I realized that membership also affords a discount at certain retailers. I enjoy the conversations and wisdom presented by many of the individuals here so I decided to purchase a membership (what's $20?)
I would like to mention that I have dropped in to three of the annual "garage sales" and my third visit was at the recent event in the Tom Brown arena. I am a saltwater enthusiast for the past 10 years or so, and have found myself disappointed with the lack of "marine presence" but in spite of this, I still choose to support OVAS. Participation rather than complaint, I feel is the best way of developing any endeavour.
Thank you to those who are working hard to make this organization what it is.
Keep up the good work.
Phil Nash
Quote from: Darth on October 04, 2012, 12:30:45 PM
you could have just stopped coming here, so no offense to me this is just a way to stir the pot once again this topic has been hashed and rehashed, and at this point the post is just picking a scab, sad that you are willing to walk away because of something so trivial , but this post shows how trivial it has become, IMO it is your loss to leave the forum
That's what I meant to say. :)
Quote from: Greatwhite on October 04, 2012, 01:22:13 PM
That's what I meant to say. :)
I figured as much, I was just trying to elaborate on your thoughts so there was no mistake in what was being said :)
Just out of curiosity and not to stir the pot in any way but can you not delete your own profile?
Hmmm...good question. Not too sure about that.
Let's not forget that members also get perks when they go to meetings and other in-person club events! :)
$20 for the year or $30 for a family. You can buy your membership from the home page or at a meeting or at a few of our favourite fish shops!
Thanks for your support everyone!
To be honest, if you want free classifieds, there's Kijiji. If you want to be able to focus whatever you need to sell on specific people who might be interested - pay the $20 for a year. You won't get as much fun conversation out of Kijiji -- well, unless you put an ad for it and were willing to have the conversation for free.
In my opinion, the discounts at local shops pay for the $20 pretty quick if you're shopping a lot like I am :)
I keep forgetting to show my card though :(
Quote from: Greatwhite on October 04, 2012, 03:13:38 PM
unless you put an ad for it and were willing to have the conversation for free.
And knowing kijiji, the next day someone would just post the same conversation for sale for a few bucks... :P
I find it hard to justify complaining about something that was given for free. But that's just me.
Quote from: exv152 on October 04, 2012, 03:20:21 PM
I find it hard to justify complaining about something that was given for free. But that's just me.
Exactly!
Quote from: 76brian on October 04, 2012, 03:15:27 PM
In my opinion, the discounts at local shops pay for the $20 pretty quick if you're shopping a lot like I am :)
I keep forgetting to show my card though :(
I keep mine in the glove compartment now along with the Big Al's card. ;)
Gee I wonder why I havent been deleted yet?
How much is the discount for OVAS Members at places like Big Als or La Niche?
10%...so if your like most ppl in the club...and spend $200 per yr...membership is paid back
I should have been a member long time ago. I have spent maybe $500 in a yr
Quote from: lucius on October 04, 2012, 04:05:24 PM
I keep mine in the glove compartment now along with the Big Al's card. ;)
I have my big al's card taped to my membership card. ;)
(gotta renew!)
Quote from: masoud100 on October 05, 2012, 01:41:57 AM
I should have been a member long time ago. I have spent maybe $500 in a yr
The trick is to remember to flash the card.. I've bought A LOT of stuff, and as soon as I get home, "DOH!!!" my card is always in my wallet. I just forget to take it out.
Quote from: elk on October 05, 2012, 01:02:26 AM
Gee I wonder why I havent been deleted yet?
Gee I wonder why you'd ask to be deleted but then
COME BACK TO POST? ::)
Why not just do what everyone else in the world who signs up on a forum does when they lose interest? Stop visiting and posting, and your account will get marked inactive and purged during the next database maintenance. What difference does it make if your account is active or not if you just choose not to use it? There's really no need to make a big song and dance about it unless you're just looking to pick a scab as someone already said.
Yeah, I also forget to flash my card sometimes...although when I got to BA's they know me (for the most part) and I don't even have to flash it. Now that's saying something about shopping habits! :D
This year I got a family membership so my husband has a card just in case he wants to go get me a fishy item as a present. Lol...forget flowers and cards...just go get something from the LFS ;D
The next meeting is coming up on Oct. 22nd. Come check out our new spot in the Tom Brown Arena (it's amazing!!) and stay for the trivia and pizza night. Memberships will be available throughout the event as well. It's going to be fun!
Cheers
Quote from: 76brian on October 05, 2012, 11:05:11 AM
Gee I wonder why you'd ask to be deleted but then COME BACK TO POST? ::)
Why not just do what everyone else in the world who signs up on a forum does when they lose interest? Stop visiting and posting, and your account will get marked inactive and purged during the next database maintenance. What difference does it make if your account is active or not if you just choose not to use it? There's really no need to make a big song and dance about it unless you're just looking to pick a scab as someone already said.
youre the one making a big deal,I just want to be removed.Thats why im checking.
SIMPLE
Quote from: elk on October 05, 2012, 04:43:07 PM
youre the one making a big deal,I just want to be removed.Thats why im checking.
SIMPLE
there is nothing simple about this, you are obviously trying to make a point, and this thread has gone on way past what it should have been, as was stated before just walk away there is no need to delete the account at this point, you can simply not come back to the site, if you change your mind the site will be here for you but my opinion this again just rehashed a lot of negative press, and unfortunate for you, you came out with the egg on your face whatever your intentions are at this point it would be best to pm the forum moderator to delete your account
there's no such thing as bad press... :) I log on just to see where the drama is some days.
I see elk's account is "on hold". Not sure how long it's been like that, and what that entails... However... Back to fish...