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Why has Audiogon suspended "Wanted" ads?

Audiogon's reasons for suspending "wanted" ads includes safety as a concern, yet only 10 disputes are listed in the "disputes" section and none implies that it began with a "wanted" ad in the text. These ads have always been most useful to me, but clearly do not generate revenue for Audiogon. Thoughts?
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sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Something very negative might have happened we don't know about. They talk about better "safety" in their notice if they bring it back.
gjrad
145 posts
 
Why don't they charge a nominal fee, say $0.50 per ad. if revenue is the main issue?
alexanderj
139 posts
 
Sort of strange. Implement a change with no attempt at an explaination. A little lacking in comparison to A-gon's usual professionalism.
danvetc
527 posts
 
It seems fair to me to charge for the service. How about the same cost as a regular ad, but let it run for 60 days? This would eliminate some of the riff raff stuff.

What say you, Audiogon?

Charlie
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porschecab
336 posts
 
Agreed with above, could it be because they don't get paid?
Does this mean they (AudioGon) has a method to track the posted versus sold to adds in the Wanted category? Doubtful, but scary.

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