We have just been left powerless. We need to take back a little bit

[jordan2008]

We have just been left powerless. We need to take back a little bit. If we all band together eBay will notice. I believe that completely."

Fellow forum member 'mole314' wrote: "I've never posted here before, but I'm here now because of this fiasco. I have some stuff to dump before closing my account, but I won't be selling anything that week."

EBay spokesman Usher Lieberman admitted that the company had anticipated a volatile response to the proposed changes.

"EBay has always had a very passionate community and our members do not hesitate to tell us how they feel," said Lieberman in an email.

"Over the past week we have presented them with a tremendous amount of bold changes and initiatives, and they have a lot to absorb.

"If our community was not reacting loudly to what we've announced, that would have been a real surprise and something to be concerned about."