Current influence levels would transfer over with the previous 5 rules applied to them, thus "leveling" out the system and the previous scammers for influlence points would thus be corrected somewhat.I do not see a need for negative votes on posts (will likely only cause problems for Josh and BP Nation, but do agree that when posters brake forum rules, they get docked points (as is the current standard) and as users do not actively use the site, their points start dropping off (at whatever rate you figure it to be).I guess you also have the option to continue to display the "old influence" points on a users profile if you so choose to.

I typically bought 1000 for $200 shipped.

Investors hoping for appreciation and are accepting negative cashflow, or those who didn't understand what they were getting into will be quick to jump-ship, but what's the rush to sell when you're making a good return on your money each month?

One problem I see with buying paper is even if you get a deal on product, shipping kills it.

If they ship it to you, it's more money, so pick it up or have your maintenance person do so.

Partially just because it has been “discovered” resulting in more visits...and partly because they are working on a “Home Port” cruise ship port.  

Postage is .16 per piece so you'll need to buy a metric ton of mail pieces to get your per piece price down to 5 cents - even the online outfits are .065 per when you add in shipping....then there's the lack of qualified targets..how many homes are rentals where the occupants aren't qualified to make a selling decision...uninterested...looking for retail sales...etc..etc..The per piece price starts going up (quickly) if you're unwilling to bundle your mailings into groups of 50-100, do the postal paperwork AND deliver to the mailing post office within their delivery window.

Mike, that's much like any franchise, that they have money, not only to pay the fees but not go belly up casting a cloud over the blue sky, then they need to be excited and excitable, follow instructions and perform in the manner adopted by the franchise as a lose cannon can sink the ship. :)

The mentor-ship might be worth it though I can't say.

A good example in my area are boat docks.