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View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] and i've seen people use non-LEGO pieces in LEGO construction, should we add those in too ?
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] well then the error was on my behalf since I thought you meant to change it from plant to coral.
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes and no, the cups are not sold as parts (that I know of), just like this site sells boxes, but are not sold as parts.
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] no my point is we need to keep the plant name in.
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah I always used the sprue from the gold coins to build up my gold horde in my customs and such.
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I think this exact thing was argued over before, and was denied since it is not an official LEGO part or such thing, but not sure?
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah but my insinuation is to not remove the plant name part.
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Sprues - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] The sprue is just a piece that held this part, it has no other function outside of that.
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes and on first impression i'd say it is a coral, but LEGO calls it a plant and considering LEGO owns this site and to keep part name continuation between sites [...]
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I disagree since LEGO calls this part plant, so if people are looking for this part based on what LEGO has and has sold I'd be looking for plant, this is called part [...]
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah but several things to consider, 1: LEGO calls this a plant, and whoever put the description plant thallus would have been more correct in the plant family since [...]
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] so only seen seaweed in one general location then ? let us take one example shall we, how about this type of red seaweed which a picture of it is enclosed, now tell me [...]
(46 months ago, Jul 2, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Coral part should not be in the Plant Section - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] haven't seen much seaweed before have you? :P
(46 months ago, Jul 1, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Darth Vader Head Mold Variance - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] think one on right is a chinese knock off.
(46 months ago, Jun 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] Yes buyer left neutral, but still does not excuse the negative left by the seller. and the way the rules are written the seller could do nothing about it. since the rules [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] Nope
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] ShakeyShuffle was a character.
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] While I do agree such a system would be useful it could also have drawbacks too.
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] Wrong again: it was negative, you notice the negative feedback they left for Sludgemonster? (URL) and it seems this seller is pretty notorious in not being a great seller [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] Actually there is no error, the synopsis is based on available data. but that is just one incident it still brings up the issue that retaliatory feedback cannot be removed [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] didn't read the suggestion did ya? the suggestion is to have the opportunity to have what is known as retaliatory feedback removed, this was brought about because [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I'd disagree with that assumption, since right now the only negative feedback I have is as a buyer and I did deserve it I failed in my obligation to the seller. and [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] problem is it is not just bad buyers but bad sellers, my suggestion here was made because of a seller who left retaliatory feedback for a deserved negative they had received [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] Unfortunately such a system would not work well with the seller waiting for money till buyer receives item, sounds good in theory, but in practice not so well, one of [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I basically told him the same thing, but the core issue is the buyer has no recourse to get what is obviously retaliatory feedback removed. which brings into question [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 24, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] in fact people don't remember but we also had issues almost like that here too, but had a more active moderation team at that time.
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] Spam posts are not my concern you should learn what happened to Majhost and almost happened to Brickshelf because they lacked proper moderation. and then you will understand [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah but it can be worrisome since if someone posts something that is not to be posted of an illegal nature and there is no one around to remove it, it can cause problems [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I agree an NSS was excessive, but the way the rules are written for removing negative feedback, that was the buyers only option, since he cannot have retaliatory feedback [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] But it is true, you say he should just keep the negative feedback, it is like you do not care and think nothing should be done about and that I disagree with.
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] Actually you would be wrong, how do people not know the buyer was very difficult or made outrageous demands or such? you don't all you know is the buyer got a negative [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] and yet the buyer is stuck with a negative he does not deserve and you do not think that needs to be fixed?
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] the incident is over a seller not shipping a full order, which the buyer left negative feedback then the seller left retaliatory feedback and the only option the buyer [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] oh wouldn't be surprised if the seller made it onto a lot of peoples do not buy from lists since his actions are not those of a good seller. but the whole reason [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] actually the NSS came after the negative feedback since that is evidently the only way to remove said feedback by the rules.
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] figured it was you that removed them, in fact feels like you are the only moderator working.
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes that is why it should be an option to let the admin decide, take this recent case into question, this buyer received negative feedback because of negative feedback [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Changing rules of feedback - Rick_S. (1301)
As it goes a rule not allowing retaliatory feedback should also be added for removal of said feedback since as the rules stand retaliatory feedback is allowed: Feedback you Received: [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] think the hall of fame refers to past mods.
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] are they? when a couple scam reported posts are still up most of the day after being reported it just tells me there is not a good spread of mods to cover all time zones.
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] curious how many of those mods are still active moderating? cause noticed a couple of posts reported were still around for a long while.
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] other then Brickwilbo being on the fence (agrees it is complicated but not sure how to fix it) have not heard from any other mods, in fact not sure who the other [...]
(46 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] you forgot to mention i've seen some serious spam posts like buying fake ID's and such and I almost gave up reporting them because finding the report post function [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] well when you have to click the button on the post then fill in the info and click report that would be like a 2-step verification. my suggestion would be to have the [...]
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] while a simple report post button on the post itself would make it so much easier :P
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] sorry make that 4 clicks before you get to the page where you give the post number and reason.
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yeah but a bit redundant when you have to go thru 3 clicks just to get tot the report post section.
(47 months ago, Jun 23, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Report post button - Rick_S. (1301)
I feel we should get a report post button added since trying to find that page is very not user friendly.
(47 months ago, Jun 22, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Pickable Models and In-Store Builds - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I tried listing those instructions when I listed the sticker sheet for the set and it got denied, guess rules changed?
(47 months ago, Jun 17, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Attack of the Blusers - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I'm BLUSER 9140 :P
(51 months ago, Jan 28, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add Bricklinked/Not original in Sales - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] you can add the category but if there is a price discreprency don't count on many using it, furthermore some of them resell sets so no clue if those sets are bricklinked [...]
(86 months ago, Apr 6, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ban selling custom parts - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] not all LEGO is marked LEGO.
(86 months ago, Apr 5, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ban selling custom parts - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] no since I consider Tyco and Megablock competition with LEGO while customizers and their parts are not, they accentuate LEGO.
(86 months ago, Apr 3, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ban selling custom parts - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I see this is still being discussed and has been discussed over so long, now if you wanted to ban items that are duplicate of LEGO items I might be behind it, but alas [...]
(86 months ago, Apr 3, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Prohibit Vigilante Orders - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] my bad your already on it for stoplisting me :P
(105 months ago, Aug 29, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Prohibit Vigilante Orders - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] seriously you just said that? lets look at your feedback, hmm smaller then mine, hmm lets see your start date, wow a recent date, maybe BL should ban all members with [...]
(105 months ago, Aug 29, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ranking up ideas to slow down potential SCAM - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] My one suggestion was to verify they are who they say they are thru payment from a verifiable source like PayPal and such, where a new seller would pay a $5 fee thru [...]
(105 months ago, Aug 25, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Display number of orders store is yet to proc - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] I would rather see a turn around average per order listed.
(107 months ago, Jun 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Display number of orders store is yet to proc - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] well doubt buyer feedback is being honest considering you have sellers who leave a negative feedback when a buyer leaves a neutral because of slow shipping (6 days [...]
(107 months ago, Jun 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Dealing with orders - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] which is why I make it a habit of not clicking links to unknown sites :P
(108 months ago, May 28, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Note Whether Official or Non-Official Post - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] actually its not so clear, I've always been of the opinion that a moderator should only have one opinion, that of the site, not their own.
(108 months ago, May 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Note Whether Official or Non-Official Post - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] to be honest I think the BL members account and moderator account should be separate, in other words they would be anonymous they would log under a Moderator account [...]
(108 months ago, May 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ability to duplicate Wanted list - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] been doing that still 10 pages at 50 items per page x 5, and already screwed up and clicked move instead of copy, this way is redundant.
(108 months ago, May 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ability to duplicate Wanted list - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] to give you a better understanding of what I mean I have a wanted list which consists of 23 pages at 20 items per page that I want to make 5 of (yes big projects) [...]
(108 months ago, May 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ability to duplicate Wanted list - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] oh your talking on the edit screen, problem is you still need to transfer each item individually, I'd like to transfer the whole list in one click and not hundreds [...]
(108 months ago, May 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ability to duplicate Wanted list - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] wheres that? or is that to copy the page on paper?
(108 months ago, May 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Ability to duplicate Wanted list - Rick_S. (1301)
Ok this just might be me, but i'd like to have the ability to duplicate my wanted lists, so if I have a wanted list and want another or two or so of the same list for the [...]
(108 months ago, May 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] i'm not gonna bother with you, you will ignore the facts and when you finally get popped you can cry its the buyers fault all you want, but your the one who will [...]
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] actually the solicitation of a criminal act is serious believe it or not and asking someone to lie on an official government form is also very serious too and a crime.
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] (URL)
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] no, it is against the law to solicit a criminal act. in other words asking someone to commit a crime is against the law, only difference is in soliciting the person asking [...]
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] actually its called criminal solicitation, and while not as severe as the actual crime, it is a crime.
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] its clear and simple, customs fraud is against the law, so don't ask, plain and simple.
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] you would be surprised, you should watch the news more often.
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] so when a person asks another person to kill someone, that's not against the law? even though no crime has been committed?
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] are you advocating that we break the law and break BL's ToS ? and how long you want to be a member here?
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] oh there won't be news stories about that, but they do happen, and my mothers package was checked for customs declaration.
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] (URL) part 13: General Compliance with Laws: You shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations regarding your use of our service and your [...]
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] that's for shipments into the US.
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] (URL) (URL) (URL) that's some of the bigger ones, but also the USPS is taking closer inspection of packages being shipped out of country, my mothers package which [...]
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] but it is very accurate, to ask someone to lie on the customs form is asking them to break the law, a crime that can have prison time and a fine, pretty much what happens [...]
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] it does not mean he has to break the law, its like you asking him to go rob a liquor store, would you ask someone to go commit a robbery? that's what your doing.
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] sure, lie on the customs form its no risk to the buyer, all the risk is on the seller, how would you feel if you receiving the package took on all the risk? but until [...]
(108 months ago, May 23, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] well i'm currently in an issue with one store which said they are having delays in shipping but orders will go out in 5-10 days maybe sooner, after 10 days no order [...]
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] ok this I can sign up for.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: include/exclude superlots from pricelist - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] got my seal of approval, i'd like to also make it an option where all superlots can be excluded from searches if not already so.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] but see you would have the choice, the option, while not having your store penalized by being excluded from searches.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] and yet people lie even in their own terms and splash pages, so why wouldn't they lie on a button? now excuse me had an order from another site get paid and must [...]
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes oh legal master, as it goes though I consider it discrimination.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] no, since that is search parameters, are you also going to have a check list for stores that will lie on customs forms? or stores that will not follow the BL ToS? or [...]
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] because it would discriminate against stores or force them to lie, if stores want to do that then they can advertise it in the store splash page or such.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] if you advertise in your store, that's fine, but if you penalize other stores because they do not do that, its called discrimination.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] illness never stopped me, for some reason my orders came in and went out with speed, but then again I am weird.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] and whos hiding anything? my terms are the BL ToS, I comply with that, I will not mutually cancel an order, and if a buyer comes across with a shipping to high request [...]
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] well technically I was always able to get out my orders paid for with 1 business day of being paid, but I took pride in my sales :P
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] it would be discrimination in its base form.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] unless you exclude stores that do not ship to you from the listings.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] because it, goes against certain laws in the US, stores can say whatever they want advertising, but they can not be excluded because of what they do or do not offer.
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] when it is not service, yes. just because you will cancel an order no questions asked, that's grandstanding not a service, especially why would a seller cancel an [...]
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Checkboxes to describe sellers (part II) - Rick_S. (1301)
[...] yes but with NPB's there are penalties, and if the accounts get linked, the NPB's follow, while with the button suggested here, there is no penalty I could go [...]
(108 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)

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