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Just an observation I've made lately with regards to items in the Classified section, be it for cars or parts. It seems often times "these days" when an individual is interested in buying a certain item, they will reply to the ad by asking to be contacted by the seller. WHAT?? If you want to buy an item, why on Earth would you make the seller come looking for you? If they have what you want/need, common sense would seem to dictate that you make the effort to communicate with the seller. I don't just see that here, but also on several other hobby forums. Am I off base here? Anyway...

AI bots and scammers.

The people who do that subscribe to the notion that a fool and his money are soon parted.

Robert Kiefaber wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 09, 2025 12:03 am

AI bots and scammers.

X2

We seek INFORMATION.... and by hook or by crook, we will get it! (Specifically, YOUR information!)

BobD wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 09, 2025 9:42 am

Robert Kiefaber wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 09, 2025 12:03 am

AI bots and scammers.

X2

That's beginning to make more & more sense to me.

I've had that happen multiple times and all have been Forum Members

If they won't take the time to contact me directly, I will not take the time to contact them - and that is because I've found that nearly 100% of the time when I DID go to the effort to contact them they never displayed the courtesy of bothering to answer back.

Scott_Conger wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:28 am

I've had that happen multiple times and all have been Forum Members

If they won't take the time to contact me directly, I will not take the time to contact them - and that is because I've found that nearly 100% of the time when I DID go to the effort to contact them they never displayed the courtesy of bothering to answer back.

I guess their initial lack of motivation should be the telltale sign of future lethargy.

...Might prove to be a real slow pay.....

Wow, thanks. I will stay away from them.

Any sensible buyer would contact the seller, if that person was actually interested in what was offered.
Any sensible seller would provide enough information to allow an interested buyer to make contact.

Spot the Bot on this thread...

Scott_Conger wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 10, 2025 9:53 pm

Spot the Bot on this thread...

PAT!

NO bots here. No AI, no "mobile device", no self-driving anything. No laptop, either.

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 11, 2025 7:04 pm

NO bots here. No AI, no "mobile device", no self-driving anything. No laptop, either.

Hmmm, just the type of things a BOT might say.

(Just teasing you Pat )

Are YOU a 'bot? (Eating GMO foods may cause new or worsening botulism)