This didn't quite get through to everyone, so here's a sample of
What Not to Post
Originally Posted by Original PosterEverything's cool so far, but then this comes in:Originally Posted by First Reply
Now that would have been better handled in PM, and then the rest of the posts shouldn't have occurred.Originally Posted by Interloper #1
While this person attempted to correct the first meddler, he's himself broken the second rule and sixth rules.Originally Posted by (Well intentioned) Interloper #2
See previous comment.Originally Posted by Interloper #3
See previous comment, also bear in mind that PMs can be sent to many interested parties. At this point, the argument has broken down, and no further developments will occur.Originally Posted by Interloper #2
Irony is sweet. Such a "book" exists, in the form of this very thread!Originally Posted by Interloper #3
Again, such a resource exists, and he has also contributed to distractions from the original question.Originally Posted by Interloper #2
At this point, another entrant contributes his thoughts, with a touch of sarcasm.
At this point, the original kibitzer defends his actions, comments on several others, the post rate explodes, and everyone forgets what the thread was about to begin with. Perhaps the first respondent defends his choice of sale price, but it's moot. The argument has already taken place, and the defense will be as ineffective as it is pointless. The respondent is now branded as an opportunist. Then a mod has to step in, and correct the situation, and everyone ends up unhappy, and may wish the argument to end in fisticuffs.Originally Posted by Interloper #4