08-05-2005, 06:20 PM
From a post on the ross board
Quote:Marie's Take On Chatboards Other Than PeSA, As Told By Jay
Marie explained the difference to me this way, lynette. On those other message boards, members spend all day finding excuses not to post auctions or complete sales, and constantly check with other message board members to make sure no one else is getting anything done either.
Member A: Boy, I feel miserable today. I'm not getting anything sold on eBay today I'm sure.
Member B: Me neither, it's hot as blazes here in Texas, I'm going to sit inside and cool off.
Member C: Count me in, I'm just going to watch this message board and chat with my friends. EBay makes enough money as it is, they don't need my listing fees today.
Member A: All right, I'm glad to see it's not just me.
On the PeSA Message Board, I think the greatest thrill any of us feel is when another member does well. I mean, I really got excited when select-cars-online did well with those no-reserve sales. That's really cool. I felt good for him and for our marketplace. I take pride in what we've accomplished as sellers, and as a group and as a message board. I truly feel that this board can serve as a guide for other message boards, and will ultimately show that it is possible to have spirited debate between members, often members competing in the very same categories, that is both productive and civil at all times.
JAY