I'm beginning to think there's a wide difference in philosophy between Toronto Starbust/Playdium and Montreal Starburst.

Quoted from wbradley

Yeah, we are not their mainstream target market for resale pins.

Funny you should say that. I spoke with them for a while and they are looking into putting more emphasis on the collector market and making games more accessible.

It's like I have been saying... I am very excited to see the openness they have. It's been fantastic to see. And the cool thing is that they are just as excited about games as we are as collectors. I chat with Robert and Michel on a regular basis and they are just like any other collector. They do have a passion for the games, not to mention an impressive knowledge base as well.

So like I said... this should benefit EVERYONE. So please stay open and positive about it. You will be surprised!

I am now zen and open Hmmmmmmmmmm...........Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Quoted from Vengeance

my only Beef is I wish they were not at the top, prefer not to have to scroll the extra few lines to get to the Machines for Sale section.

I 2nd that

If anyone is going to get their own section, I think it should be Bish-
Something like a "patchs for sale" section.

I dunno if you wanna go TOO crazy with new sections, it'll start getting messy  

Quoted from Hippochrome

I 2nd that

done personal classified is now on top.

we have gone a long time without a sponsor and in the beginning users were very generous, but we have to go to the next step, this is still a user run forum. if there is a conflict caused by a sponsor the administration will be involved but i see it as something good as a way to help the interests of the users of this forum to get more of what they really want. as some have said other type of forums at least the ones i go to often have sponsors. its nice because they can do announcements and offer specials etc they are not in competition with the home seller they are here to promote the hobby. wouldn't it be nicer to get new parts from a canadian location and ship canadian instead of doing the border thing? i think so and this is what montreal starburst is trying to do. having a sponsor is good for newbs as well sometime just getting into the hobby they have a starting point to go and look without pressure. everyone is entitled to their opinion and express it here just think a bit what really bothers you before you hit the post button.

Quoted from JD3

done personal classified is now on top.

we have gone a long time without a sponsor and in the beginning users were very generous, but we have to go to the next step, this is still a user run forum. if there is a conflict caused by a sponsor the administration will be involved but i see it as something good as a way to help the interests of the users of this forum to get more of what they really want. as some have said other type of forums at least the ones i go to often have sponsors. its nice because they can do announcements and offer specials etc they are not in competition with the home seller they are here to promote the hobby. wouldn't it be nicer to get new parts from a canadian location and ship canadian instead of doing the border thing? i think so and this is what montreal starburst is trying to do. having a sponsor is good for newbs as well sometime just getting into the hobby they have a starting point to go and look without pressure. everyone is entitled to their opinion and express it here just think a bit what really bothers you before you hit the post button.

I agree....Hamsters do make great Avatars!

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I agree....Hamsters do make great Avatars!  

Umm...JD3's avatar is a guinea pig.

I have an interogation about the new section, I looked at it and I saw that there is not only administrator that respond to the thread but regular member as well. My point is: is those 2 sections are vip for some members only or is it for all member? I ask because I notice that I had not the permision to answer a in those, and others do. I only want to know if we need a membership with the stores to get acces to it.

Quoted from wbradley

Umm...JD3's avatar is a guinea pig.

same thing........just a fancy rat/hamster

Quoted from korgull

I have an interogation about the new section, I looked at it and I saw that there is not only administrator that respond to the thread but regular member as well. My point is: is those 2 sections are vip for some members only or is it for all member? I ask because I notice that I had not the permision to answer a in those, and others do. I only want to know if we need a membership with the stores to get acces to it.

Some posted before the locks were put in place. Simple as that. Only admins and Starburst can post in the section. Same as when everyone requested that only authors of a classified ad can post. In this case it was easier as we limit the postings to a small group. but that doesn't mean censorship. You can post in the forums section about anything.