JonSidneyB
02-15-2009, 03:29 PM
We got almost no response from the previous announcement about changes to the Manufacturers/Distributors area and the Custom EDC Items sections. Do to only a small number responding we bumped back the day this would become effective and decided to simplify things.
The new rules would have been very time consuming and time right now is a commodity in short supply. Both sections are going to be treated the same and may eventually be merged. Until they are merged we will make the best guess as to what category each person belongs in.
Effective September 21, 2009, Manufacturers / Distributors and Craftsman wishing to promote products on EDCForums will be required to hold a Manufacturer's Badge or a Craftsman’s badge in order to market on the forums. Only Badge holders and the staff will be able to start threads in the Manufacturers' or Custom section; any active member will be able to post in those threads. Badge holders will be allowed to initiate sales threads about their products in the proper place in the marketplace. They can, however, answer questions regarding their products in other parts of the forum.
Only Badge holders will be allowed to carry their company or products name in their sigline. If a manufacturer is participating as a regular member and not as a badge holder, he/she will not be allowed to use any passive marketing schemes, such as avatars and siglines, to promote their products. If the profile name is obviously the company or product, it will not be allowed either.
Eligibility for a Badge depends on how the business is conducted. If the manufacturer only sells directly to the consumer (uses no dealers), then the manufacturer will have to pay for his/her badge. At this time, such a purchase will be on a monthly basis. If a badge expires and is not renewed within five days, the badge will be removed. Longer plans may be available in the future. The badge allows posting privileges only. If and when banners are made available, they will incur a separate charge.
If the manufacturer or distributor makes use of a dealer network, and if the forum store is interested or able to become a dealer, there will be no fee for a Manufacturer's Badge. If the forum store (JSBurly's) does become a dealer, a banner will be posted to highlight the items in the forum store. If JSBurly's acts as a dealer, the manufacturer will hold a badge at no charge and is welcome to talk about and answer questions about the product(s). The manufacturer or distributor will not direct customers in EDCForums to another location to purchase the items. Any product promotion by the Manufacturer will be to the mutual benefit of both JSBurly’s and the manufacturer/distributor.
If JSBurly's does not choose to become a dealer, the manufacturer/distributor will be able to participate under the same guidelines as companies that do not use retailers. If JSBurly’s chooses to become a dealer at a later date, then participation in the forums will revert to the latter method.
This does not apply to retailers. Retailers will be handled later. If someone falls under both a Retailer (buys finished goods for resale) and is involved as a manufacturer, distributor, or is a craftsman until new rules are established this will be handled on a case by case basis.
If you are a manufacturer, distributor, or craftsman contact me to be able to continue to sell on EDCForums.
Those that have already contacted me earlier can contact me again or can wait for me to contact them again.
I have always wanted to keep all areas and activities on EDCF free. Unfortunately that is not possible anymore if I am going to keep this place going.
The new rules would have been very time consuming and time right now is a commodity in short supply. Both sections are going to be treated the same and may eventually be merged. Until they are merged we will make the best guess as to what category each person belongs in.
Effective September 21, 2009, Manufacturers / Distributors and Craftsman wishing to promote products on EDCForums will be required to hold a Manufacturer's Badge or a Craftsman’s badge in order to market on the forums. Only Badge holders and the staff will be able to start threads in the Manufacturers' or Custom section; any active member will be able to post in those threads. Badge holders will be allowed to initiate sales threads about their products in the proper place in the marketplace. They can, however, answer questions regarding their products in other parts of the forum.
Only Badge holders will be allowed to carry their company or products name in their sigline. If a manufacturer is participating as a regular member and not as a badge holder, he/she will not be allowed to use any passive marketing schemes, such as avatars and siglines, to promote their products. If the profile name is obviously the company or product, it will not be allowed either.
Eligibility for a Badge depends on how the business is conducted. If the manufacturer only sells directly to the consumer (uses no dealers), then the manufacturer will have to pay for his/her badge. At this time, such a purchase will be on a monthly basis. If a badge expires and is not renewed within five days, the badge will be removed. Longer plans may be available in the future. The badge allows posting privileges only. If and when banners are made available, they will incur a separate charge.
If the manufacturer or distributor makes use of a dealer network, and if the forum store is interested or able to become a dealer, there will be no fee for a Manufacturer's Badge. If the forum store (JSBurly's) does become a dealer, a banner will be posted to highlight the items in the forum store. If JSBurly's acts as a dealer, the manufacturer will hold a badge at no charge and is welcome to talk about and answer questions about the product(s). The manufacturer or distributor will not direct customers in EDCForums to another location to purchase the items. Any product promotion by the Manufacturer will be to the mutual benefit of both JSBurly’s and the manufacturer/distributor.
If JSBurly's does not choose to become a dealer, the manufacturer/distributor will be able to participate under the same guidelines as companies that do not use retailers. If JSBurly’s chooses to become a dealer at a later date, then participation in the forums will revert to the latter method.
This does not apply to retailers. Retailers will be handled later. If someone falls under both a Retailer (buys finished goods for resale) and is involved as a manufacturer, distributor, or is a craftsman until new rules are established this will be handled on a case by case basis.
If you are a manufacturer, distributor, or craftsman contact me to be able to continue to sell on EDCForums.
Those that have already contacted me earlier can contact me again or can wait for me to contact them again.
I have always wanted to keep all areas and activities on EDCF free. Unfortunately that is not possible anymore if I am going to keep this place going.