Freecycle Alternative : ForFreeForum.net - What do you think?

happydj

OK,

I have now setup the forum so visitors can see what it looks lik etc - but arn't able to see the posts until they register. This way everyone will see what they have access to before having to register (which was said earlier and someone recommended it)

Hopefully this will help on people using it! I am already very happy with the number of people registered since its been less than 36 hours launched!

helenafiggy

thanks, just registered and put in my first post for manchester

hawkwinddotcom

Spelling mistakes will make it appear to be amatuerish (sp :rotfl: )

http://www.forfreeforum.net/t4-new-users-please-read-here.html

If at any time you have any questions about FFF then you are always welcome to conact us by using the 'Contact Us' link found at the bottom of every page or by clicking

http://www.forfreeforum.net/announcement.php?f=93

We have also implemented SEO URLs (links which can be accessed by search enjine spiders) to

Good luck :T

happydj

Its not amatuerish - its just I can't spell.

Thanks very much for the feedback and i will sort out the spelling mistakes now.

happydj

Thanks very much. We have even been talked about on the radio so things are looking really good. Thanks to everyone who is supporting FFF - it wouldnt have been possible to provide this free service without the help of everyone here and the kind permission from martin.

helenafiggy wrote:

thanks, just registered and put in my first post for manchester

jo_b_2

happydj wrote:

It would have been nice you PMing me about this instead of making a thread and taking the mick because of my spelling and proof reading. What I am trying to do with FFF is create something for free and most of all is usefull! Take the mick as much as you want - but you still inderstand what it was suppost to say and the general idea of the forum.

I think that's a bit unfair to the other poster. You've asked for feedback on a public forum. Surely all feedback whether it is positive or negative (providing it's constructive and not abusive) should be valued.

Poor spelling can be overlooked on a forum or in emails etc, but it does give a poor impression on a website. I don't think the other poster was taking the mick - they were just offering an opinion on the overall look of the site and ways to improve it.

Good luck with the site. I haven't registered yet myself as my local Freecycle group is a very active and successful group. Will consider signing up in future if/when your site becomes better established.

happydj

jo_b wrote:

I think that's a bit unfair to the other poster. You've asked for feedback on a public forum. Surely all feedback whether it is positive or negative (providing it's constructive and not abusive) should be valued.

Poor spelling can be overlooked on a forum or in emails etc, but it does give a poor impression on a website. I don't think the other poster was taking the mick - they were just offering an opinion on the overall look of the site and ways to improve it.

Good luck with the site. I haven't registered yet myself as my local Freecycle group is a very active and successful group. Will consider signing up in future if/when your site becomes better established.

Hello

Thank you for your opinion and I will look forward to welcoming you in the next few months. We arn't trying to replace freecycle. They have there main (and very good aim) to prevent build up of waste in UK. FFF's main aim is to give things away free - for the purpose of helping people out and getting rid of stuff no longer needed.

I hope this clears this up. Thank you again for your opinion.

bones61

joined freecycle last weekend, not overly impressed. Found MSE at the same time but just joined, very impressed (need to leave thanks to several people). Just joined FFF. great attitude, hope to help make it work. See you all soon.

Rachie_B

ive just registered looks good,easy to use etc good luck and well done paul

aligandalf1

I've just registered too. Good luck with the site.