Well, first off, this ain't no "reference library" where the sole purpose is to search for highly categorized, classified and archived items. Many folks are NOT actively looking to buy a truck, but if its posted where they see it, they get interested and maybe pursue it. Marketing 101 u know - ever go to the store and all the specials are stacked in the aisles? I want as much exposure as possible for my ad.
Conversely, if Im wanting a part, why the hell would I put it in a place where fewer folks will see my posted need? That just severely limits the chance of success.
Ex: A post was recently made about a CSS ute on ebay. If it were not in the main area of focus, few would know about it. Did u ever consider that those who are NOT looking to buy would still have an interest in seeing something special, rare or unique that was for sale. Likewise, a CSS crew on ebay was posted for all to see, comment on, etc. It belongs in the spotlight for all to see and review, not in some back room where only moneybags congregate.
I own around a half dozen trucks tnx to postings on the forums, including the only 2 known CSS utes.
As for 3 clicks, ya, thats plenty to find what I want. BUT, the way it is now, it takes 2 clicks to even get to the buy/sell section and back, just to see if there is anything new or interesting. There is no "new" flag for it, so if I want to check for new stuff several times/day, its TWO clicks each time, just to find out there is nothing new! Worse, if there is something to read, after reading it, it takes multiple back clicks to get back here, or 2 more to return thru the main page.
I am also still using dial up, and very sensitive to loading time. The way it is now, its a retarded waste of time. NOT a timesaver as Jimmie tries to claim.
Ive been on these forums a few yrs longer than jimmie, Ive seen all the formats and changes. I saw Scott show up, start his own forum and eventually take over Kris's. I was a beta tester for Gordon a few yrs back when he started the PWA forum. Far and away, the old bravenet format was the simplest, easiest to navigate and fastest to read of all of them. Scotts sucks. period. Banishing buy/sell here is the same mistake Scott made on his. Next we need a technical help section. Hell, just look at that massive topic about Gary's fan problem. Having to scroll up and down past that all day long is a real pain if u dont give a rats behind about it. It doesnt belong here on our General Chit Chat page.
btw jimmie - if u want to find something, there is a search function. It will find it WHEREVER its buried - no need to scroll up and down the index page looking for it.