Beer Trading Updates: Prefixes, Replying, Moderation and More!

Blog Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by Todd, Jul 18, 2017.

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  1. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Greetings, Beer Traders!

    I'm excited to announce some major changes to our Beer Trading forums that were inspired by recent feedback.

    New Forum Prefixes
    We're now applying mandatory prefixes to the catchall ISO:FT forum to create a clearer path for trades.
    • $4$: "Dollar for Dollar" beer trades, where both the ISO and FT are of equal retail monetary value.
    • Limited: Beer trades based on limited availability, rarity, or perceived value. These beers are often brewery only releases, difficult to purchase or land in a trade, and are sometimes referred to as "whales" (a reference to Moby-Dick).
    • Locals: Whales be damned! This forum brings 90s beer trading on BA back for traders who simply want to help others to try something new, and maybe make a friend along the way.
    Replying
    • You can now reply to threads (unless locked by the thread starter) in ISO:FT and IP forums.
    • The default forum view is by thread creation time, so replies won't bump threads. But you can sort by last message time if desired.
    • Please be respectful and helpful toward other users.
    • Our Terms of Use, Code of Conduct, and Beer Trading Rules still apply.
    Thread Moderation
    • You can now self-moderate (edit, lock, delete, etc.) your own thread, as well as replies to your threads.
    Moderation
    • As threads are now self-moderated, we're going to be even more hands off and allow the user and community to moderate.
    • Only threads and posts that blatantly break our terms/code of conduct will be handled.
    Notes
    • I've locked existing threads in the ISO:FT and IP forums.
    • Threads will eventually get purged.
    • I've updated the Beer Trading Rules & Tips, but let me know if I missed anything.
    • Issues? Please let me know.
    Become a Supporter
    Like these updates? Consider becoming a supporting member. Learn more: https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/become-a-supporter.526105/

    Cheers!
     
    #1 Todd, Jul 18, 2017
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  2. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Wow, great job creating an update that covers so many of the wishes and concerns on the recent feedback thread.

    Can't wait to see the new features in action.
     
    #2 jhavs, Jul 18, 2017
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  3. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Thanks, and thanks for your support!
     
    #3 Todd, Jul 18, 2017
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  4. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    As someone who voted "No" for this, I appreciate you guys incorporating all the different suggestions as there were some pretty good ones. Peeking over at the trade forum, I kind of like this format. As someone who wasn't around when comments were enabled, I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out. Thanks for asking and listening!
     
    #4 flat_lander, Jul 18, 2017
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  5. Reno9

    Reno9 Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Oh I can't wait to see the comments when the first line stander wants to trade 36 fresh ipas for kbbs etc. I'd add a meme here if I could!
     
    #5 Reno9, Jul 18, 2017
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  6. alex021224

    alex021224 Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2012 Michigan

    Now please allow mead to be traded (for beer).
     
    #6 alex021224, Jul 18, 2017
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  7. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Assuming the thread starter allows comments.
     
    #7 Todd, Jul 18, 2017
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  8. Coronaeus

    Coronaeus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,744) Apr 21, 2014 Canada (ON)
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Great work.
     
    #8 Coronaeus, Jul 18, 2017
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  9. Yabu

    Yabu Savant (1,150) Feb 4, 2015 California
    Trader

    So meads still not allowable? I've seen several threads of ISO/FT meads over the last week. Maybe they don't know?
     
    #9 Yabu, Jul 18, 2017
  10. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    It's being discussed.
    Some don't fully read the rules and we only act on what's reported by other users.
     
    #10 Todd, Jul 18, 2017
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  11. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    thanks for the updates..should make navigating in the ISO:FT forum a lot easier
     
    #11 Jlabs, Jul 18, 2017
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  12. pest

    pest Savant (1,039) Sep 2, 2007 Ohio
    Trader

    Nailed it. Giving people the ability to self moderate or not allow replies better make everyone happy.
     
    #12 pest, Jul 18, 2017
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  13. mythaeus

    mythaeus Pooh-Bah (2,074) Jul 22, 2013 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I like the changes. More controls to the users to handle their trade posts is good. Thanks for changing the "Limited" tag display from red to grey. Most of the threads are limited so it was a bit in your face "LIMITED!!!" with the red.
     
    #13 mythaeus, Jul 18, 2017
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  14. pest

    pest Savant (1,039) Sep 2, 2007 Ohio
    Trader

    Was disabling the 'like' button intentional? It could be useful for reinforcing good advice from a reply. Not sure when I turned into an optimist...
     
    #14 pest, Jul 18, 2017
  15. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    Likes have always been disabled for certain trade forums.
     
    #15 Todd, Jul 18, 2017
  16. cfh64

    cfh64 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Overall I like the changes other than someone being able to delete whatever comments they don't like. That could ultimately defeat the purpose of comments being helpful depending on whag they choose to delete. Oh well, can't have it all. Looking forward to seeing how everything works out, fingers crossed!
     
    #16 cfh64, Jul 18, 2017
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  17. Beerbom

    Beerbom Pooh-Bah (1,750) Dec 20, 2014 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    So, is it not OK to p.m. someone who posted an ISO? I imagine at some point there'll be some private messaging but should it be only initiated by the IP?
     
    #17 Beerbom, Jul 18, 2017
  18. Sabtos

    Sabtos Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,920) Dec 15, 2015 Ohio
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I was on the fence, but so far really digging this. Lots of meaningful changes happening at a seemingly fast pace!
     
    #18 Sabtos, Jul 18, 2017
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  19. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    That hasn't changed. Definitely OK.
     
    #19 Todd, Jul 18, 2017
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  20. JohnGalt1

    JohnGalt1 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,880) Aug 10, 2005 Idaho
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Digging everything except the locals, $4$ and limited monikers.

    Seems like an overkill when most everybody lists their locally available bottles and cans as "limited".

    But everything else is great.

    Hope this limits the amount of petty bullshit work that mods and bros have to do.
     
    #20 JohnGalt1, Jul 18, 2017
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