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MANAGING ONLINE FORUMS
Similarly, if you are selling something, please include either the sale price or a
minimum bid (even if that minimum is $0). If you give your listing a minimum of $0,
please do not be offended when you receive a low bid.
If you are offering some form of compensation, selling an item, or requiring a
minimum bid, please be specific. For example, please do not say, ‘‘I have a small
budget,’’ say, ‘‘I have $25 to spend on this job.’’ Please do not say, ‘‘I am looking
for between $25 and $50,’’ say, ‘‘I am looking for $50.’’ If you are offering part-
time employment or something of that nature, a payment range is acceptable. But