Honest iTrader ratings

Skywalker · 04-14-2009, 01:08 PM

My solution:
Noobs (especially ones asking for a trade) need to send me their package first. I will then send my equitable end once theirs has arrived.

Anyone have anything to add to this process???

Nabinger16 · 04-14-2009, 01:37 PM

I like the fact the TOE are willing to remove obvious retaliatory negative feedback. I feel one reason people leave false positive feedback is to keep from receiving retaliatory feedback. Which we all know on flea bay, is a killer of an honest persons reputation.

One thing I've wondered about the trader feedback here at CA is the score displayed under the user name only consists of unique trades compared to total trades. I feel the total trades better represents an individuals history "at a glance" compared to unique trades. I understand why ebay does it, but CA being a smaller community it would be easier to police any gross abuse of the system.

Mr Edmundo · 04-14-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nabinger16

I like the fact the TOE are willing to remove obvious retaliatory negative feedback. I feel one reason people leave false positive feedback is to keep from receiving retaliatory feedback. Which we all know on flea bay, is a killer of an honest persons reputation.

One thing I've wondered about the trader feedback here at CA is the score displayed under the user name only consists of unique trades compared to total trades. I feel the total trades better represents an individuals history "at a glance" compared to unique trades. I understand why ebay does it, but CA being a smaller community it would be easier to police any gross abuse of the system.

I totally agree with that comment. It is reassurring that the mods are keeping an eye out for this type of thing. Something that I am not all that confident in at the other place.

I'm just not understanding the distiction between total trades and unique trades.

AD720 · 04-14-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

I totally agree with that comment. It is reassurring that the mods are keeping an eye out for this type of thing. Something that I am not all that confident in at the other place.

I'm just not understanding the distiction between total trades and unique trades.

Unique trades:

You and I trade 5 times and I leave postive feedback 5 times. You only have 1 trader feedback from me.

Nabinger16 · 04-14-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Unique trades:

You and I trade 5 times and I leave postive feedback 5 times. You only have 1 trader feedback from me.

Exactly!

Mr Edmundo · 04-14-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Unique trades:

You and I trade 5 times and I leave postive feedback 5 times. You only have 1 trader feedback from me.

Thanks for clearing that up Andrew. I do agree then, that total trades should be tracked.
BTW, I'm enjoying those cigars.

04-14-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

Thanks for clearing that up Andrew. I do agree then, that total trades should be tracked.
BTW, I'm enjoying those cigars.

I agree as well. I understand why, but it would be nice to have an idea how many trades a person has at a glance. I know we can click on the TF and see the history, but I have to admit, I usually just look at the number under their avatar.

DBall · 04-14-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nabinger16

One thing I've wondered about the trader feedback here at CA is the score displayed under the user name only consists of unique trades compared to total trades.

Julian (mmblz) can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is a bug in/function of vBulletin software and can't be changed.

icehog3 · 04-14-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Julian (mmblz) can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is a bug in/function of vBulletin software and can't be changed.

Even if it could be changed, I would be against changing it. You could get two buddies trading 20 times and getting a +20 rating, yet no one else has ever dealt with them.

Volt · 04-14-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Even if it could be changed, I would be against changing it. You could get two buddies trading 20 times and getting a +20 rating, yet no one else has ever dealt with them.

Ok, I now see a little logic in your post, but on the other hand say you and I trade 4 good times and then one of us gets the shaft. Will the negative for whomever be reflected? I'm less worried about two solid BOTLs "running up" their count with valid trades than I am a ruffian type goping under the radar.

Gotta say, back in a different place SmokeyJoe traded with this Noob with 30 or so posts and no trades. His box got to me before my box to him. Damn fine example to live up to.

icehog3 · 04-14-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Ok, I now see a little logic in your post, but on the other hand say you and I trade 4 good times and then one of us gets the shaft. Will the negative for whomever be reflected? I'm less worried about two solid BOTLs "running up" their count with valid trades than I am a ruffian type goping under the radar.

Gotta say, back in a different place SmokeyJoe traded with this Noob with 30 or so posts and no trades. His box got to me before my box to him. Damn fine example to live up to.

It would.

And I have to agree regarding Smokey Joe, first class all the way.

ca21455 · 04-14-2009, 05:44 PM

Don't usually look at the ratings when sending cigars. Just send them cause I want to...

romwarrior · 04-14-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Even if it could be changed, I would be against changing it. You could get two buddies trading 20 times and getting a +20 rating, yet no one else has ever dealt with them.

Or one guy doing phantom trades with a fake account.

Mr Edmundo · 04-14-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Even if it could be changed, I would be against changing it. You could get two buddies trading 20 times and getting a +20 rating, yet no one else has ever dealt with them.

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Originally Posted by romwarrior

Or one guy doing phantom trades with a fake account.

Never thought of either of these possibilities. Good points.

04-14-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Honest iTrader ratings My solution: Noobs (especially ones asking for a trade) need to send me their package first. I will then send my equitable end once theirs has arrived. Anyone have anything to add to this process??? __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

04-14-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: Honest iTrader ratings I like the fact the TOE are willing to remove obvious retaliatory negative feedback. I feel one reason people leave false positive feedback is to keep from receiving retaliatory feedback. Which we all know on flea bay, is a killer of an honest persons reputation. One thing I've wondered about the trader feedback here at CA is the score displayed under the user name only consists of unique trades compared to total trades. I feel the total trades better represents an individuals history "at a glance" compared to unique trades. I understand why ebay does it, but CA being a smaller community it would be easier to police any gross abuse of the system.

04-14-2009, 05:44 PM	#12
ca21455 Working on Reality Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Backyard Posts: 393 Trading: (7)	Re: Honest iTrader ratings Don't usually look at the ratings when sending cigars. Just send them cause I want to...