[Scutter01]

To clarify, we want to avoid any unnecessary conversation in the thread itself which will cause the ad to bump to the top of the "new posts" list. This includes any comments not directly related to the sale of the item:

"Hey, that's a nice gun! I wish I could buy it!"
We don't care. If you aren't buying it, don't post in the thread.

"Free bump for a nice gun!"
No! Bad INGOer! STOP DOING THIS! This behavior is going to be 3-day ban territory in the near future. We're sick of deleting this junk!

It also includes any attempt to sidestep the 24-hour bump rule:

"Hey, I just posted some pics in my ad! Take a look!"
Just post the pics in the top post. You can bump it tomorrow.

"Updated with new price!"
Fine. It better be after 24 hours or put into the top post, though, or it's getting deleted.

Several members have attempted to "game" the system by posting their ad with no location, no pictures, etc., and then encouraging potential buyers to ask for that information, thereby creating the aforementioned unnecessary conversation, causing numerous pointless bumps. That was one reason for the recent rule change.

Our ads are scrolling by so fast that it's unfair to the other posters when you bump your ad early. It's the same as cutting in line in front of them as it may cause their ad to scroll off-screen. We have no objection to potential buyers asking questions about the item or making an offer, nor do we object to you responding to them. We are just extremely picky that you stay 100% ON TOPIC in the ad sections.

Thanks for your cooperation!