Who would like to see a separate "Disputes" forum?

DesertRat

The purpose of this forum (I thought) is to discuss U.S. Coins for the purpose of education, exchange of ideas, and basically furthering interest in numismatics, not who screwed who in E-Bay. These lengthy squabbles of "did not, did too" are doing nothing but harming the character of this forum in general and casting a shadow on the trading of coins specifically. Some of the most recent disputes posted here had no need to even be brought up in this arena and should have been handled between the parties involved like adults. Bringing them here may massage the ego of the initial poster, but does nothing positive for the hobby and offers nothing of redeeming value to the community as a whole. I have seen many posts here regarding E-Bay where the common theme is "Buyer/Seller Beware." I may be a newbie but it seems a few people have forgotten the golden rule.

Let's get back to the topic of coins. Let's discuss their beauty, their rarity, their artistic value and their historical significance and leave the pettiness for somewhere else...preferrably private e-mails. But if we must then let's petition Coin Universe to start a separate forum dedicated solely to the theme of "How I Got Screwed by (insert name here)" then the testosterone can flow freely in it's own universe and those who feel the need to indulge can do so. The rest can enjoy bright shiny things and have a good time doing so.

JMHO

LanLord

Might not get the attention they deserve, that was entertaining.

mojorizn

There would be a dispute over what belonged in the "Disputes" forum.

mojo

Russ

<< <i>The purpose of this forum (I thought) is to discuss U.S. Coins >>



Apparently you were misled.

Russ, NCNE

Catch22

Yeah, we could pick jurors and consider the outcome the same as binding arbitration. I envision something similar to Judge Judy...or even better, Jerry Springer.

Myqqy

The purpose of this forum (I thought) is to discuss U.S. Coins
Apparently you were misled.


Maybe it could be called "drama and accusations" or "as the numismatic world turns"......

CoinDogg

LOL....some of these threads are better than "General Hospital" marathon. Makes me want to go right out and buy stuff on E-Bay. "NOT"

If you don't like these threads, then don't post responses to them.

ldhair

We have enough forums. Right here is a great place for the fun.
Don't like it don't click it.

DesertRat

If you don't like these threads, then don't post responses to them.

I just don't think this is the proper place for them.....but your point is well taken!

michael

yes yes............. but then there will be no one on the U.S. coin forum


michael

richbeat

Just make sure the popcorn doesn't run out!

zzzz

At least it's fun and entertaining ... unlike 70% of the threads here. I'm sure if you want to nit pick you will find a lot more but less entertaining drivel as threads here.

I'm not condeming, just poiting out maybe these threads and such like them should be banned or given there own forum ... OR ... Maybe just the threads that YOU don't like.

"Weekday Forum Fun Poll: Newbie of the Week"
"Question Regarding Retirement, etc."
"What's the strangest coin shop you've been in?"
"500th POST COIN GIVEAWAY!"
"My 100th Post - A trivia question"

These and many fun threads are the ones that keep members coming back. They all aren't coin related and if the forum was just a narrow numismatic place for the so called elitists it would be very boring and probably it wouldn't get the hits it does now.

And Yes a little controversay helps ..

ksteelheader

Ah ha! Another OT non-coin-related thread to try to get rid of other OT non-coin-related threads!

Remember the golden rule!

Ken