On Thu, Aug 9, 2012, at 12:43 PM, Neil wrote:
> On 8/9/2012 2:02 PM, Bob Blick wrote:
> > Here's how I characterize the difference between them: [BUY] People=20
> > looking for parts, equipment, or consultants will use this topic. In=20
> > all cases, money (or equivalent) is flowing from the person making the=
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> > post. [AD] This is for advertisements of a commercial product or=20
> > service. In these cases, money (or equivalent) flowing to the person=20
> > making the post. Since a job offer implies you will be paying, the=20
> > post is a [BUY]. Friendly regards, Bob=20
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> With the admitted partial intention of adding confusion, and I'm really=20
> just curious also, what tag should be used when giving away something,=20
> wanting something for free, or trading... ie: where there is no net flow=
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> of money?

Good one. I would suggest looking at the free side as to where the money
would have gone would be a way of deciding.

As far as trades go, one could use the tag tp position oneself before
the transaction (posturing), to aid in the bargaining process :)

Cheerful regards,

Bob


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