Why aren't samples mandatory in Sale Thread?

[kelphano]

Just wondering if there is a reason why sellers aren't required to put samples (link, text, or whatever applies) in their thread. I feel like 80% of the comments on the threads are about getting samples. Wouldn't it be easier to just have them on the original post?
There were suggestions (more questions actually) about adding a "request sample" button in sale threads.
The point is the sample request messages bump threads. But it makes relevant questions or reviews harder to find as they quickly get lost in the overwhelming number of sample requests.
So a bump benefits buyers as they can discover a service they would be interested in but I can imagine 99.9% of a buyer would then ask for samples before buying anyway so, wouldn't it be easier to have them available by default?

 

[awesomewebsites]

Thread should be in forum suggestions.

 

[ContentExpert]

Thread should be in forum suggestions.

 

[MisterF]

Just wondering if there is a reason why sellers aren't required to put samples (link, text, or whatever applies) in their thread. I feel like 80% of the comments on the threads are about getting samples. Wouldn't it be easier to just have them on the original post?
There were suggestions (more questions actually) about adding a "request sample" button in sale threads.
The point is the sample request messages bump threads. But it makes relevant questions or reviews harder to find as they quickly get lost in the overwhelming number of sample requests.
So a bump benefits buyers as they can discover a service they would be interested in but I can imagine 99.9% of a buyer would then ask for samples before buying anyway so, wouldn't it be easier to have them available by default?

Because some are bespoke services and publically displaying samples could reveal a clients niche/keywords etc.

 

[t2van]

Because some are bespoke services and publically displaying samples could reveal a clients niche/keywords etc.

Yeah that ^

BUT I also think the "request sample" post is a cheap effort to bump the listing without it being obvious I think this topic was covered a while ago.

 

[Zwielicht]

Because some are bespoke services and publically displaying samples could reveal a clients niche/keywords etc.

Another good one from @MisterF.

Essentially, samples aren't always feasible to provide and we can't require all sellers to do this. Additionally, it's up to the seller to provide samples as part of their marketing strategy.

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