Who would actually want to join this forum after....

Pennycase · September 29, 2004 4:21PM

seeing the BS that has been going on over the past days, nothing but a bunch of childish acts that have no end, and pointless, there really is no point to all this crap that is goin on, get over it and get a life. Better yet, ask yourself when the last time you have been laid, it seems some people around here need to relieve some stress, seriously folks. From the posts that I have read in this forum, I see a lot of the following types of people ELITISTS/CHILDREN/INGRATES/HIPOCRITS . Yeah, there are some great people that are members of this forum, i've even bought some coins from a couple of them, and was very satisfied, but, overall, with the BS that is goin on lately, it makes me sick, and i'm sure that anybody that is curious about this forum, and WAS thinking about joining up, has since left, seeing as how all the crap that is going on, it's driving possible members away from it, as well as some that are already members, rather it matters to anyone or not.

It's ridiculous that someone new to coin collecting can come in here with a question, and only a few members will post to them, giving them real advice/information , while an immature little ingrate can flood this forum with multiple threads that consist of THE SAME FU%#ING THING! NT AT NT AT NT AT AT AT NT NT NT, and members keep replying, come on people, let's play along with the BS and FEED IT MORE. Get off your ego trip, and quit with the BS.

magikbilly · September 29, 2004 4:41PM

Hi there,
I must agree

I have thought of leaving and I am quite new

However, I remind myself of MrSpud and his threads, the Frattlaw experiment, and all the helpful posts by and for collectors of coins that unfortunately appear to be in the minority - especially with all this current nonsense. I care AT or NT - but that is not what was really being discussed. Just wading through it is absurd.
I hope you count my hopefully informative "wood" threads among the interesting ones

even if they are on the 3rd page in 4 minutes - as are almost the good posts I've seen

Best to you,
Billy (our icons look pretty good together too!)

PS - and now for a COIN instead of all that nonsense...

Comments:
Fully struck and very deeply mirrored PQ Choice Brilliant Cameo Proof 63 with watery fields, frosted devices, overall moderate hairlines with few contact marks and a relatively clean cheek; beautiful obverse with fully original golden color with traces of vibrant rim tone - pleasing, particularly deep and electric purple, green and blue peripheral toning on the reverse. Mintage 1,245
Designer: Charles E. Barber
PCGS POP Pr63CAM = 2

stman · September 29, 2004 4:47PM

<< seeing the BS that has been going on over the past days, nothing but a bunch of childish acts that have no end, and pointless, there really is no point to all this crap that is goin on, get over it and get a life. Better yet, ask yourself when the last time you have been laid, it seems some people around here need to relieve some stress, >>

Hmmm, did all this relieve some stress for you, or do YOU need to get... ahhh never mind.

sliderider · September 29, 2004 6:21PM

Actually, a lot more people seem to show up whenever a controversial topic pops up. Whether they are already members who prefer to lurk, or newbies who sign up after perusing the thread(s) in question just to express an opinion and are never heard from again. A little yelling and stomping of feet every once in a while is probably good for the forums because of all the new blood it brings in.

EvilMCT · September 29, 2004 7:58PM

I agree that it gets old. But, it's easy to deal with; don't read them and don't reply to them. They all eventually go away, some just take longer. In the meantime, try posting coin related threads. This gives those individuals with coin interests something to check out while the battles are being waged. jmho.

Ken

coincollector1989 · September 29, 2004 8:03PM

Ken

Darkhorse · September 29, 2004 8:03PM

Peace reigns in the Darkside. Join us.

dorkkarl · September 29, 2004 8:09PM

lots of weirdos like the kind of sh*t-slinging & crapola that your referring to. i imagine the forum could find plenty of recruits if need be.

K S

ms70 · September 29, 2004 8:10PM

It didn't seem to bother the accused. He dragged it on for another day so far, thread after thread.

catfish172 · September 29, 2004 9:36PM

<< It didn't seem to bother the accused. He dragged it on for another day so far, thread after thread. >>

That's the way things are handled drag it out until both sides are completely worn out and then the original points are lost all together.

Fairlaneman · September 29, 2004 9:53PM

Heck you should have been around a couple of years ago. Oh yea I see that very many members are still here from that period and also very many newer members.

Sometimes this Mud Slinging can really help a person that has been under a false assumption about a item or person. Sometimes the Mud is just Crap as you stated.

Ken

FC57Coins · September 29, 2004 10:03PM

LOL - if you think this is bad, you should've seen it a couple of years ago!

granddad · September 29, 2004 11:17PM

I agree that it is childish, but I simply don't read them and if I do read an early one I sure don't reply to it and thereby give it a bump. Also agree that newbie posts deserve more attention and helpful info. Most times they do, but when a pissing match is going on they get less attention.

Still a good forum overall,
Louis

ER · September 29, 2004 11:20PM

What Frank said.

agentjim007 · September 29, 2004 11:21PM

Better yet, ask yourself when the last time you have been laid,

Definitely my problem.

JoyofCollecting · September 29, 2004 11:30PM

Or, there are many of us that just ignore those type of threads rather creating a rant thread to rant about others rantings or trying to become the forum police.

Unlike an airport or a theatre, you can ignore the rantings of others on this forum and only read/participate in those threads that are of interest to you. I don't need a police officer in order to not have to participate or listen to the disturbance.

What is often just as bad as the childish rant and attack threads are the childish threads where folks attempt to be the "forum police." I usually am able to avoid the temptation to participate in either type, but alas this morning I had to respond to the new forum police officer.

AuldFartte · September 29, 2004 11:32PM

<< Peace reigns in the Darkside. Join us. >>

ccr · September 29, 2004 11:33PM

<< LOL - if you think this is bad, you should've seen it a couple of years ago!

>>

I was thinking the same. For about 2 or 3 months it was like WW3 but, where able to sort it out. Maybe it gave us the endurence to go through this NT/AT thing. Also, being a recycled topic of discussion, the older members know the history behind the topic. Some is plain bickering, other are real life concerns.

The AT/NT thing is part of the integrity of the hobby. Would someone want to pay $10 Million for a real, authentic Picasso or for one that is counterfeit? I`ll take the real, authentic one.

It would be a greater disservice to the hobby if it wasn`t confronted. How would it look if someone bought a counterfeit Picasso for $10 Million and was considered ok? Would that bring in more people that doesn`t care about coins and only in making a buck ( I`m thinking more towards the " used car salesman " type or unsavory charecters )? Or would that bring in more people that truely likes/loves the hobby or ones that are considering the hobby?

Not to knock what you`re trying to point out. Just that this topic does have a history and part of it is an ego trip. Other is a real life problem within the hobby.

I`m not attacking or thinking of any members when I write this. Just that I`m trying to point out that the problem is real and not so much a singular person. It`s a bigger problem then that.

FrattLaw · September 29, 2004 11:39PM

Sometimes education comes with a price. Nothing is free in this world and if to learn you have to read some long ongoing soap-opera like threads so be it. I think most newbies would prefer that to purchasing $5,000 worth of AT coins only to lose in the long run.

Sometimes you also have to shift through the silt to find the gold nuggets.

Michael

ElectricEye · September 29, 2004 11:41PM

I choose not to get involved deeply in the drama, therefore, I could care less. Pennycase, you're a drama queen that needs spellcheck.

RKKay · September 29, 2004 11:44PM

Every time I get ready to say "Done Deal"

to the forum, there are always a few informative posts, or I post a question and get immediate help. The good really does outweigh the bad, even though the bad seems to be a lot more visible.

Edited to add: As an example of a great thread, look at Coinguy1's grading by photos thread.

UncleWiggly · September 30, 2004 12:09AM

It definitely had a snowball effect. But, I believe a new person would join anyway. The question is who/how many are going to quit posting because of it. For me, I was in a sort of crossroads about continuing with coins or going to currency. The past few days isn't the only factor, but I'm through with coins, need a break maybe.

Jerry

ss350camaro · September 30, 2004 12:11AM

Pennycase, Loosen up a little and don't take this place so seriously.

IvanOnly · September 30, 2004 12:28AM

The forum goes through a bad time every once in awhile. But like a good FFR on a computer, everything rebounds and turns back to normal

Edit: Edited to add, "A bad Ebay auction a day, keeps the flaming member posts away!"

pontiacinf · September 30, 2004 12:31AM

Just view adrian as the court jester and get over it.

I personally think he looks good in the pointy hat

and I wouldn't chastise Eric for posing a scenerio

nough said, noobies don't like, go elsewhere

pontiacinf · September 30, 2004 12:32AM

dam Ivan we joined the same time...where you been hiding?

BENDER ROCKS!

coynclecter · September 30, 2004 1:50AM

An actress once said "I don't care what they write about me as long as they are writing about me."

Many use these forums to PR themselves. Some do it the right way by offering advise and assisting newbies, others do it by always fanning the flames of controversy. Either way , it's often a business move.

Best thing to do is to increase the number of coin related threads to provide options, for those who care to view coins instead of spilled blood.

DesertRat · September 30, 2004 1:54AM

What happened? Did I miss something??

LanLord · September 30, 2004 3:30AM

<< What happened? Did I miss something??

>>

My thoughts exactly. I get busy for a few days and look what happens.

Russ · September 30, 2004 3:43AM

<< Who would actually want to join this forum after.... >>

Apparently quite a few since membership has tripled in the last 2 1/2 years. You could sign up over at Sleepy Hollow. It's much quieter over there.

Russ, NCNE

baccaruda · September 30, 2004 3:49AM

Heh heh. Go to a fantasy football board or sports forum. Tell them tearfully that you can no longer post because someone mocked someone else's pocket protector.

That'd be good for about 1,000 pages of ridicule.

flaminio · September 30, 2004 3:54AM

I'll happily read a 400 post thread about AT vs. NT and the goings-on behind the scenes of some major dealers than *yet another* thread on someone wondering if some Kennedy Half is an accent-hair. While there is a lot of BS thrown around, there is a lot to be learned as well.

Catch22 · September 30, 2004 4:00AM

Yeah...you just HAD to read that repulsive thread didn't you? You just couldn't keep your fingers from clicking on that offensive thread. Everybody rubber necks, but the girly men have to start a thread condemning their own behavior.

Every few months we have the cry babies whining about getting their feelings hurt or better yet, the "that's it, i've had it, i'm leaving" threads. Grow some nads and kwitcherbtchin.

Russ · September 30, 2004 4:06AM

<< I'll happily read a 400 post thread about AT vs. NT and the goings-on behind the scenes of some major dealers than *yet another* thread on someone wondering if some Kennedy Half is an accent-hair. >>

Bite me.

Russ, NCNE

ER · September 30, 2004 4:07AM

Knew that was coming.

Fairlaneman · September 30, 2004 4:10AM

Yea the Kennedy threads are just about as cool as a thread asking why Ben is bald. Great Stuff....

Ken

SarasotaFrank · September 30, 2004 4:12AM

<< Every time I get ready to say "Done Deal"

to the forum, >>

LOL! - Now THAT was a bloody thread!

flaminio · September 30, 2004 4:13AM

<< Knew that was coming.

>>

Me too

.

SarasotaFrank · September 30, 2004 4:14AM

as an aside - there was a tubful of great information in that thread - much as whay Michael said (he must've went to a good high school). For newbies you could've picked up some valuable information on poking around the background of some coins before ponying up a ton of money, as well a AT vs NT.

You also got a pretty good look at the shady character of at least one of the participants.

kenoshapete · September 30, 2004 4:15AM

Good grief, get over it. Nobody put a gun to your head and FORCED you to join this forum. Read what you want to read on this and enjoy the rest. There is a lot of information that you can take away from this forum. Otherwise leave. Quit crying and b*^&ching. Threads like this one are stupid and a waste of space.

Please make constructive use of your time, rather than posting nonsense.

Thanks and I hope you have a great day.
Pete

ksteelheader · September 30, 2004 8:48AM

Ya'll have to remember that it was full moon!!

mrearlygold · September 30, 2004 9:26AM

Huh?

WingNut · September 30, 2004 9:41AM

Being a relative newbie, I found the whole topic to be very informative. I now realize that I have a lot more to learn before paying any significant premium for toning.

If you were attacked on this forum before you had a chance to present your side of the story, would'nt you too vigorously defend yourself? I think Anaconda made his point quite well in all those NT AT NT AT NT AT AT AT NT NT NT threads.

If you don't like it, or have nothing to learn from it, it's not very hard to click on -- page 2 --.

--- WingNut

Pennycase · September 30, 2004 9:50AM

I figured this thread would have been long gone by now, but, anyways. I didn't ask for anyones opinion, of my opinion. I like the whole spell check thing too

sounds like you came from yahoo. What's even funnier is someone who claims that this is a waste of space, and decides to post anyways, oh ok. I also like how someone can complain about someone complaining, hipocrit #1 anymore takers? It seems some of you are more able to jump on a new member to this forum, before they will jump on someone who has been here a long while, you know what I got to say to those who do that, Well... Aren't you a bunch of Pu$#ies!

Anways, take care everyone. This thread is closed to me.

RotatedRainbows · September 30, 2004 10:13AM

<< Being a relative newbie, I found the whole topic to be very informative. I now realize that I have a lot more to learn before paying any significant premium for toning.

If you were attacked on this forum before you had a chance to present your side of the story, would'nt you too vigorously defend yourself? I think Anaconda made his point quite well in all those NT AT NT AT NT AT AT AT NT NT NT threads.

If you don't like it, or have nothing to learn from it, it's not very hard to click on -- page 2 --.

--- WingNut >>

I hope one thing you learned is NEVER buy a raw coin sight unseen without a return privilege like that coin was being offered as especially when it is upwards of 5 figure price, pretty much committing financial suicide.

WingNut · September 30, 2004 10:19AM

I hope one thing you learned is NEVER buy a raw coin sight unseen without a return privilege like that coin was being offered

Yep, learned that one from the Poe58 thread!

--- WingNut

coinguy89 · September 30, 2004 10:22AM

Wow, I didn't know anything was really going on, could someone inform me here? I honestly don't know what's going on.

RotatedRainbows · September 30, 2004 10:26AM

<< I hope one thing you learned is NEVER buy a raw coin sight unseen without a return privilege like that coin was being offered

Yep, learned that one from the Poe58 thread!

--- WingNut >>

Oh, good ol POE buddy!!

HTubbs · September 30, 2004 10:26AM

nice coin

Russ · September 30, 2004 10:29AM

<< I didn't ask for anyones opinion, of my opinion. >>

Quick everyone! Delete your posts!

<< It seems some of you are more able to jump on a new member to this forum, before they will jump on someone who has been here a long while >>

I don't discriminate. I jump on old members who are whiny crybabies just as fast as I jump on new members who are whiny crybabies.

Russ, NCNE

cladking · September 30, 2004 10:39AM

<< 

<< I didn't ask for anyones opinion, of my opinion. >>

Quick everyone! Delete your posts!

<< It seems some of you are more able to jump on a new member to this forum, before they will jump on someone who has been here a long while >>

I don't discriminate. I jump on old members who are whiny crybabies just as fast as I jump on new members who are whiny crybabies.

Russ, NCNE >>

I'll vouch for Russ. He'll jump on people even when they aren't whining.

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