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In Dire Need of Sticky Posts

Aug 15, 2008 9:45 AM

Click to view Milleisen's profile Mogul Milleisen 129 posts since
Aug 6, 2008
It would be quite helpful for some of these forums to have "sticky posts" that remain as the top posts on the various threads. Especially in the Loans and Lines of Credit thread, it would be nice to have a sticky post that titled "Newcomers, Read This First". This would explain to newcomers how best to leverage alI the great professionals on this forum. I could see it going something like this:

"Welcome To The Community! If you are posting a question in this thread, you likely have an borrowing need or issue. In order for other professionals to give you meaningful feedback and advice, please provide as much detail about your business as you feel comfortable providing. Examples of info to include:

What does your business do?
How long have you been in business?
How much money do you need, and what will you use it for?
Have you been turned down by a bank for your request? If so, why?
What is your personal credit score?

Offering basic info like this will get you the answers you need much faster, and will eliminate the need for members to answer your questions with more questions. Thanks and best of luck!"
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1. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 15, 2008 10:24 AM
In Dire Need of Sticky Posts

Good Post. Good Questions
Click to view Adducent's profile Mogul Adducent 338 posts since
May 22, 2008
2. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 15, 2008 10:37 AM
I think this a very good idea. Or suggest that they at least put the information into their profile if not in their actual post.
Click to view Lighthouse24's profile Mogul Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007
3. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 15, 2008 2:01 PM

I agree, that would be a nice feature. An additional way to help address the issues you mention might be to have a four-minute Flash tutorial that's explains the purpose of the community, the features, the guidelines, and a few basic principles of business networking in this medium -- can't complete the sign-up process to post anything until you've watched it.
Click to view Milleisen's profile Mogul Milleisen 129 posts since
Aug 6, 2008
4. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 18, 2008 9:31 AM
Holy cow, they actually took my suggestion and my suggestion now resides the top of the Line and Loans thread! Score one for the little guys!
Click to view Milleisen's profile Mogul Milleisen 129 posts since
Aug 6, 2008
5. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 18, 2008 9:38 AM

Hey BofA forum people, can't a guy get some credit for an idea...the "by line" on the Loans and Line thread says SBOC!!!
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
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6. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 15, 2008 10:28 PM

This is not a bad idea, although I am not in complete agreement.

I do not know if I agree with the personal credit score posting as I do not think it should be public knowledge, and I doubt that many people would openly post their credit score for anyone to see.

Click to view Milleisen's profile Mogul Milleisen 129 posts since
Aug 6, 2008
7. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 18, 2008 9:34 AM
in response to: intechspecial

People can post whatever they feel comfortable posting. My point is that the more granular the info, the more specific and useful the advice will be. Asking a question like "I need a loan, who can help?" doesn't really give us anything to work with.

As far people openly posting their credit score, prosper.com has hundreds listings, and each and every one includes a credit rating.
Click to view DomainDiva's profile Mogul DomainDiva 1,732 posts since
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8. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 16, 2008 11:09 AM
in response to: intechspecial
Posting a personal creedit score on ones profile would then let the internet forum trolls know who was credit worthy and may be dumb enough to be scammed. IMHO.

Good to see you posting InTech!!! Hope all is well and you are doing what you do..being brilliant and creative!!! DD
Click to view DomainDiva's profile Mogul DomainDiva 1,732 posts since
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9. Re: In Dire Need of Sticky Posts Aug 16, 2008 11:11 AM
in response to: DomainDiva
....credit score (darn fingers...)