Centurion Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) Have I lost my way in the forum maze . . . or has the Buick Buy / Sell Forum vanished? Edit note: Okay, I've found it. The Buick Buy / Sell Forum has become part of a new section of the AACA forums that covers Buy / Sell. It no longer shows up under the Buick forums section, but can be accessed directly from the BCA home page. Edited January 12, 2021 by Centurion (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
MCHinson Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 After Peter Gariepy made the changes to the Buy/Sell Forum there was a link to the Buick Buy/Sell Forum in the Buick Forum. Apparently he has recently removed that link. You may want to ask him about it in the Forum Questions Forum. 1 Link to comment
Centurion Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, MCHinson said: After Peter Gariepy made the changes to the Buy/Sell Forum there was a link to the Buick Buy/Sell Forum in the Buick Forum. Apparently he has recently removed that link. You may want to ask him about it in the Forum Questions Forum. Thank you. Yes, I had grown accustomed to using that link in the Buick forums, but it is now missing. 2 Link to comment
Peter Gariepy Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 It was a forwarding link put there temporarily after I consolidated the buy/sell in one place. Simply goto the buy/sell section now. Link to comment
MrEarl Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 But it was a CONVENIENT forwarding link for when one is in the Buick section to just click and go to the Buick Buy/Sell and not have to scroll up and find it in the Buy and Sell - General Motors Buy and Sell. I'm wondering what was the problem with that convenience and if none, would you please consider placing it back 5 Link to comment
dmfconsult Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I too enjoyed having the link there... I don't go to the general AACA forums often as the shortcut I have set up takes me directly the buick forums. I don't see why the link couldn't be maintained. 4 1 Link to comment
51dyno Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Why do the computer geeks always have to change a good working site and make it more complicated and time consuming. Peter put the damn Buy and Sell back 3 1 Link to comment
MrEarl Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 13 hours ago, 51dyno said: Why do the computer geeks always have to change a good working site and make it more complicated and time consuming. Peter put the damn Buy and Sell back Please.... 1 1 Link to comment
John_S_in_Penna Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 1:26 PM, Ben P. said: With me, not being very internet savvy and at that age where learning new things is getting harder and harder... I can’t break the old habit of where I used to find it.... Ben, don't disparage yourself! No one at any age should need to relearn common things just because someone randomly changed them. Software revisions are notorious for such change: After you become fluent in one version, you have to figure out where the commands are in a newer version. I speak generally, not on the merits of our forum's menus. Suppose a pianist had to relearn the keyboard, because every few years, some piano keys were rearranged, and new music came out to adjust to the random change. No! The science of music is constant, and a pianist can play the same piece that Mozart wrote a few hundred years ago! Link to comment
NC-car-guy Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Pleas appear to be falling on deaf ears... 1 Link to comment
Peter Gariepy Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 The buy/sell section is not a mystery. I'm not adding the courtesy link anymore. It's not necessary. I removed 6 similar links and have had no other complaints. Please... just scroll to the buy/sell. Its not that big an inconvenience. 1 Link to comment
MrEarl Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Peter Gariepy said: I removed 6 similar links and have had no other complaints. Then I guess we are left to wonder why Oldsmobile, CCCA and Reatta weren't included in those that were removed. I'm simply not understanding why for the sake of convenience each marque can't have the simple and sweet Buy/Sell courtesy forwarding link that with one click takes them to their respective section. First the AACA gave up hosting the forum as the Buick Club of America Forum (while retaining CCCA) and while I never knew the why of that, I got over it. Then the Buick Buy and Sell Forum was removed from the Buick section and I understood the logistics of that. But why a simple courtesy link to Buick Buy Sell can't be had, well, I'm having a real hard time understanding that one, especially when others get to retain theirs. But I see you have dug your heels in and said it ain't gonna happen so so be it. Thanks for all you do elsewhere and otherwise here though. Edited January 22, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) 3 Link to comment
Peter Gariepy Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I've addressed the Olds, CCCA and Reatta buy/sell. 1 Link to comment
MrEarl Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Well that didn't end like I had hoped. Standing by for the hate mail. Peter you and I have worked together on resolving many concerns here on the forum and I've generally been able to see your points and I think you most often saw mine but I'll just have to go on record as saying I'm just not seeing yours this time. But I respect your position and opinion and won't question this one anymore. In other words I'll shut up about it, looks as if I've done more harm than good. Sorry Olds, CCCA and Riatta guys. 1 1 Link to comment
Peter Gariepy Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 LOL... yea... I can be an opinionated and yes... I can make mistakes. In this case I think its the right move. Given time and feedback I'll reconsider. But at the moment the buy/sell is getting a boatload of usage. Arguably more than before. So I think I made the right changes. 1 Link to comment
padgett Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 OK but could you please restore a link to whatever the buy/sell forum is now back in the Reatta (and other) forums. Please, Pretty Please with sugar. Is one of your rare opportunities to tell us where to go. Link to comment
padgett Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) and on the gripping hand: OK I found https://forums.aaca.org/forum/12-buick-buysell/ but search finds no Reatta advts since last year where are they ? "Showing results for 'Reatta' in content posted in Buick - Buy/Sell and posted in the last month." "Found 0 results" Edited January 22, 2021 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment
MrEarl Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Peter Gariepy said: But at the moment the buy/sell is getting a boatload of usage. I bet they'd get even more if you'd make it easier to get to them by putting the links back. I know, I said I'd shut up...I lied. 1 Link to comment
Peter Gariepy Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Keep riding me i don’t mind Link to comment
TexasJohn55 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Peter Gariepy said: Keep riding me i don’t mind How come the veins in your neck are bulging!? Link to comment
Ronnie Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) Merging the Reatta Buy/Sell posts with all the other Buick Buy/Sell posts was like scattering a handful of sand onto a sandy beach. We know where they went but they quickly disappeared from view. Like grains of sand through an hourglass, so are the days of our Reatta forum. Edited January 23, 2021 by Ronnie (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
MrEarl Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Peter Gariepy said: Keep riding me like a burr in your saddle On 1/22/2021 at 5:04 PM, Peter Gariepy said: But at the moment the buy/sell is getting a boatload of usage. Arguably more than before not arguing with that, the new Buy/Sell format is awesome and the two Not Mine guys are doing a fantastic job of helping to keep the numbers way up and interesting. Now if only there was an easier way for readers to jump right to it from their favorite marquee forum, well that would just be the cats meow. 1 1 1 Link to comment
NC-car-guy Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 10:13 PM, MrEarl said: like a burr in your saddle not arguing with that, the new Buy/Sell format is awesome and the two Not Mine guys are doing a fantastic job of helping to keep the numbers way up and interesting. Now if only there was an easier way for readers to jump right to it from their favorite marquee forum, well that would just be the cats Facebook is easier...many more crazy people that I have to block but I can find things all in one place. 😁 1 Link to comment
Ohjai Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I am new to this Forum and am looking to buy a Buick, but it took me a very long time to find this buy sell forum, why can't there be a link that is easy to find. I finally used the search command and found it. Jim Link to comment
Peter Gariepy Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 14 hours ago, Ohjai said: I am new to this Forum and am looking to buy a Buick, but it took me a very long time to find this buy sell forum, why can't there be a link that is easy to find. I finally used the search command and found it. Jim All the buy/sell is in one place. Now that you've found it, it should not be an issue to find it again. 1 Link to comment
Ohjai Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 When you are 82 and have short term memory issues it is a big problem. On paper I can visualize where something is, not so on a computer screen. 1 Link to comment
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