I didn't expect everyone to be for the ban on anonymous posting - I would guess half the folks on here probably have more than 1 username. I can't imagine them being for this. Maybe the boards will be more "boring" without all of the personal slams and attacks, but I would be willing to risk that.
Joe Orlando - is this a possibility???
On the other hand I would hate to find out that I'm one of only 6 real board members.
<< <i>I have not been here long and my knowledge level on "cards" is way below that of other board members - especially on modern and anything ex-baseball/basketball. But that is why I joined and participate - to learn, and you are allowed to have a little fun along the way. There are too many "rules" that have to be adhered to in other areas of our lives, and I don't think adding new rules or requirements here will necessarily make this a better place to visit.
There are some jerks here, but I have learned that you can run them off if you want to. This is a democratic board in that respect. But it requires participation to meet that end. So...participate and don't complain that you do not participate because something is happening that you don't like that you could have an impact on if you had indeed participated.
Skip threads that are of no interest. If threads get "hijacked", I think it is only because the group in many instances is trying to tell somebody something about the value of the validity of the topic or thread. If you feel strongly enough about it, start a new thread on the topic.
I don't think adding regulations and asking for big brother to moderate the information flow here any more than they currently do is of any benefit. Regards. >>
<< <i>Mike Bow - aka ToppsGun - added a helluva lot to these boards. But the fact is, he's a homophobe, and that is a shame. He is a hardcore right wing extremist >>
<< <i>All I know is that my idea of customer service does not include kicking their rear end all over a parking lot while rolling around on the ground. >>
Get rid of the cowards who are afraid to back up their words with a name and I'll bet that you get less outlandish ridiculousness.
Strong opinions aren't a problem until you start running down someone else on the board.
And bottom line - this board IS MORE BORING than it was several years ago - how can it not be? Its like a kids toy after 3 years - nothing new about it for those of us that have been here. We have to expect threads to be rehashed for the people who haven't seen them yet. But, ya know what??? I don't mind rereading those threads AND sometimes getting some new perspectives on things or getting new insight into a changing market.
And as far as how major issues are handled by PSA management on the board - definitely not the company's strong point. Issues like WIWAG, the Rose Rookie, grading inconsistency, etc. should be handled by a "press secretary" of some sort - give us informed "relatively meaty" information before or as rumors start to show up on the boards. Have someone take the time to answer some (not all) of the questions that arise on the board and help prove that our concerns are being listened to and being taken seriously. Take responsibility when it should be taken and don't respond by simply deleting threads. Sure - some threads are and will always be innapropriate - but delete the thread and leave a new thread in its place explaining the reason that it was deleted.
Just my 2 cents...
Frank Bakka Sets - 1970, 1971 and 1972 Always looking for 1972 O-PEE-CHEE Baseball in PSA 9 or 10!
<<Do ya think maybe people are a bit too sensitive around here???? Its a metrosexuals paradise.>>
I would not go there if I were you. I'm sure there's lots of metrophobes and moderate-extremists frothing at the mouth right now because of your comment.
<<Bravo too the very few left that stand up for proper moral convictions. The truth hurts sometimes but it must be said.>>
Ahh shucks carew4me! Thanks for the props, you are too kind!
As a Dutchman (true).....I resent that deeply. I am contacting the moderator to have this thread removed. My attorneys will be reviewing this entire outrage.
edited to add: be careful or I'll clog you one at the National in the parking lot
I posted a thread a couple of weeks ago (days, maybe? I dunno, I'm too old to count) - I was finding myself getting rather agitated over what appeared to me to be interesting threads turning into slugfests. I assumed, obviously incorrectly, that I was the only one concerned with this and that perhaps I would be better off staying away from the boards. You guys pretty much patted me on the back and assured me that I wasn't alone and that I could make...hold on...wait a minute...here it comes...MY OWN CHOICES!!!
Astounding. I did so, and stayed away from thread titles that didn't seem to relate directly to cards. However, this morning, I read this thread and a few others and have found a brotherhood of collectors intent on maintaining a viable message board. Those intentions no doubt vary, as do the agenda we each bring to the boards, but I wanted to chime in, as a newcomer, and post that I am extremely grateful for the enlightened comraderie of many of you on these boards. I can't name names because there are too many and I wouldn't want to slight anyone I inadvertantly left off the list, but I do want to thank all of you who share your strength, hope and experience on this forum.
On the future of the boards: again, I'm a newcomer; I really don't know nuthun....but I'm a laissez faire kind of guy (boy, that's an open door...) - if this phrase or that ideological stance or anything is to be unilaterally censored, I think it will inhibit the healthy exchange of ideas. At the risk of overly citing my ideology of choice, I am taking what I like and leaving the rest, and I would hope any of us would do the same.
Peace.
Mark (amerbbcards)
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Dave (murcerfan) & Dave (vargha), you 2 should do stand up......your posts leave me laughing which is a welcome relief from some of the recent nastiness. Thanks !
Comments
Joe Orlando - is this a possibility???
On the other hand I would hate to find out that I'm one of only 6 real board members.
Wayne
<< <i>I have not been here long and my knowledge level on "cards" is way below that of other board members - especially on modern and anything ex-baseball/basketball. But that is why I joined and participate - to learn, and you are allowed to have a little fun along the way. There are too many "rules" that have to be adhered to in other areas of our lives, and I don't think adding new rules or requirements here will necessarily make this a better place to visit.
There are some jerks here, but I have learned that you can run them off if you want to. This is a democratic board in that respect. But it requires participation to meet that end. So...participate and don't complain that you do not participate because something is happening that you don't like that you could have an impact on if you had indeed participated.
Skip threads that are of no interest. If threads get "hijacked", I think it is only because the group in many instances is trying to tell somebody something about the value of the validity of the topic or thread. If you feel strongly enough about it, start a new thread on the topic.
I don't think adding regulations and asking for big brother to moderate the information flow here any more than they currently do is of any benefit. Regards. >>
<< <i>Mike Bow - aka ToppsGun - added a helluva lot to these boards. But the fact is, he's a homophobe, and that is a shame. He is a hardcore right wing extremist >>
sounds like a good guy.
And we wonder where the 1% comment came from?
<< <i>All I know is that my idea of customer service does not include kicking their rear end all over a parking lot while rolling around on the ground. >>
ask Reid for more info.
Get rid of the cowards who are afraid to back up their words with a name and I'll bet that you get less outlandish ridiculousness.
Strong opinions aren't a problem until you start running down someone else on the board.
And bottom line - this board IS MORE BORING than it was several years ago - how can it not be? Its like a kids toy after 3 years - nothing new about it for those of us that have been here. We have to expect threads to be rehashed for the people who haven't seen them yet. But, ya know what??? I don't mind rereading those threads AND sometimes getting some new perspectives on things or getting new insight into a changing market.
And as far as how major issues are handled by PSA management on the board - definitely not the company's strong point. Issues like WIWAG, the Rose Rookie, grading inconsistency, etc. should be handled by a "press secretary" of some sort - give us informed "relatively meaty" information before or as rumors start to show up on the boards. Have someone take the time to answer some (not all) of the questions that arise on the board and help prove that our concerns are being listened to and being taken seriously. Take responsibility when it should be taken and don't respond by simply deleting threads. Sure - some threads are and will always be innapropriate - but delete the thread and leave a new thread in its place explaining the reason that it was deleted.
Just my 2 cents...
Sets - 1970, 1971 and 1972
Always looking for 1972 O-PEE-CHEE Baseball in PSA 9 or 10!
lynnfrank@earthlink.net
outerbankyank on eBay!
What the 1% comment??
Wayne
There was reportedly a comment that the board members accounted for less than 1% of PSA's business.
Regards,
Alan
That was Joe O's response to the forum at one point - we (CU forum members) are only a 1% representation of the PSA consumer base.
CU turns its lonely eyes to you
What's the you say, Mrs Robinson
Vargha bucks have left and gone away?
hey hey hey
hey hey hey
Thanks for the link to the 1% thread
Wayne
Its kind of ironic you asked what the 1% was . After rereading that thread you had the best reply in the whole thread to Joe's comment
Do ya think maybe people are a bit too sensitive around here???? Its a metrosexuals paradise.
PS: Bravo too the very few left that stand up for proper moral convictions. The truth hurts sometimes but it must be said.
Loves me some shiny!
In the two plus years I've been here, a constant theme, at any point in time, has been :
"I wish things were like they used to be,
because these boards used to be a lot better back in the good ole days of a couple of months ago."
Yikes ! ... at this rate of decline, the boards will be completely unreadable in just a matter of days ...
"How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
I would not go there if I were you. I'm sure there's lots of metrophobes and moderate-extremists frothing at the mouth right now because of your comment.
<<Bravo too the very few left that stand up for proper moral convictions. The truth hurts sometimes but it must be said.>>
Ahh shucks carew4me! Thanks for the props, you are too kind!
1. Those that are intolerant to other people's culture
2. The Dutch
CU turns its lonely eyes to you
What's the you say, Mrs Robinson
Vargha bucks have left and gone away?
hey hey hey
hey hey hey
I am contacting the moderator to have this thread removed.
My attorneys will be reviewing this entire outrage.
edited to add:
be careful or I'll clog you one at the National in the parking lot
Astounding. I did so, and stayed away from thread titles that didn't seem to relate directly to cards. However, this morning, I read this thread and a few others and have found a brotherhood of collectors intent on maintaining a viable message board. Those intentions no doubt vary, as do the agenda we each bring to the boards, but I wanted to chime in, as a newcomer, and post that I am extremely grateful for the enlightened comraderie of many of you on these boards. I can't name names because there are too many and I wouldn't want to slight anyone I inadvertantly left off the list, but I do want to thank all of you who share your strength, hope and experience on this forum.
On the future of the boards: again, I'm a newcomer; I really don't know nuthun....but I'm a laissez faire kind of guy (boy, that's an open door...) - if this phrase or that ideological stance or anything is to be unilaterally censored, I think it will inhibit the healthy exchange of ideas. At the risk of overly citing my ideology of choice, I am taking what I like and leaving the rest, and I would hope any of us would do the same.
Peace.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
and where's my McKinnly card to go with the rest of my Vg/Ex to Ex Presidents set.
2. I got yer McKinley....
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
CU turns its lonely eyes to you
What's the you say, Mrs Robinson
Vargha bucks have left and gone away?
hey hey hey
hey hey hey
Plak Alleen dit Strookje (a Dutch card) No 188 - Rugby
"How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
<< <i>be careful or I'll clog you one at the National in the parking lot >>
A lot of gouda that'll do ...
Rugby is a tough game, but it doesn't get any tougher when you're playing in wooden shoes.
every horse in the program was gerfuchtked in america.
real spelling doesn take here....
Sets - 1970, 1971 and 1972
Always looking for 1972 O-PEE-CHEE Baseball in PSA 9 or 10!
lynnfrank@earthlink.net
outerbankyank on eBay!
But alas, it was a better fate than getting gerfuchtked by unarmed racist dwarf rugby players.
edited to re-spell gerfuchtked
I had a mental lapse. I thought the 1% was something referenced earlier in the thread. You have to take into account that I'm a Hoosier.
Wayne
Man,Have I missed a bunch.This was such a cool thread that I just had to post.Don't have anything to say.just boosting my numbers.
Vic
Thanks,
Shorty !!!!!
Vic
Dave (geez should we make it the 3 stooges?)
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
I havent been drinking but lotsof prescribed meds
Dude, are you drinking again?