Has the forum improved?

Julio

coppercoins

It's not "condor", it's "conder" and he was one of the more knowledgeable people on the forum...as was coinguy. I have no idea what perpetuated their loss, but it was not a good move. They provided a lot here.

Julio

Sorry for the mispelling. Conder was a treasure. A true collector. A person I admired. Coinguy, IMO was also an assett to the boaod. jws

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DeusExMachina

<< <i>The forum is boring now, I miss the likes of Coinguy1 and Conder and Amanda and the others. I hate to say it but I need a premodern forum, sorry nothing against you modern guys/girls just not interested in moderns at all. >>



Realone, I tend to agree. Some of my favorite members have been banned or just disappeared. I find that now I spend much less time lurking and reading posts. I guess I will just have to focus more on work.

BTW, what happened to Amanda?

notwilight

Just about everyone who voted for 1 or 2 would like to vote for 4 also so the poll needs a little work to make it more meaningful.

AU58WALKERS

"I hate to say it but I need a premodern forum"

For sure this place has turned into a "MODERN COINS" forum.

AU58WALKERS

page 1: 4 threads on classics
11 threads on moderns

obversity

It seems that a number of the folks mentioned are posting regularly across the street.

AU58WALKERS

<< <i>It seems that a number of the folks mentioned are posting regularly across the street. >>



well that makes sense, they got nuked here.
If the wanted to stay involved in "coin chat" they had to go somewhere.

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AU58WALKERS

<< <i>What does it take to start a premodern forum? Because if we don't do something soon I am going to go a little stir crazy and I might start saying awful things and get bumped off this forum. >>



"WE" can't pcgs can.

It would be nice if the morden folks would hang out on the registry forum since most of the registry is moderns.
mybe the folks there would like to hear about "20th annv ase" and "age" and where is my order number and lookie at my prf70's.

stman

I went to the Mint website and it says the SAE 3 coin set is sold out. Did anybody here about this?

cladking

<< <i>"I hate to say it but I need a premodern forum"

For sure this place has turned into a "MODERN COINS" forum. >>




That would be a good thing, of course.

It's very early to say that there have been any changes other than missing some great
posts by some of those who are gone. The place still hasn't calmed down and a lot of these
"modern threads" are the result of things going on at the mint and are completely independent
of recent events.

There's no reason not to start threads. Most of mine sink like a rock.

Newb

It's simple - people are excited about making money right now - no big deal. It will wear off very soon.

That said, I wouldn't mind a sticky or two at the top until it dies down a bit. One submission/mintage related and one order #/shipping date related. For the ASE and the Plat. stuff combined.

That should clean things up a bit.

As far as the board goes, I'm with Julio.

AU58WALKERS

<< <i>I went to the Mint website and it says the SAE 3 coin set is sold out. Did anybody here about this? >>



Hell, I already got mine. I wanted to fit in with the circle of j....never mind.

AU58WALKERS

I heard there was going to be a awesome bustie for sale in Orlando.

stman

Ya know, this is a bit hard for me to say..... but I actually like the reverse proofs.

AU58WALKERS

<< <i>Ya know, this is a bit hard for me to say..... but I actually like the reverse proofs. >>



I like mine and I like my proof Kenndy set also.

I just don't much want to read about them ever other thread.

stman

Glad I'm not a grouchy ol' collector.

AU58WALKERS

...but then I am old and grumpy and having withdrawls from not being able to afford a certain Bustie.

stman

<< <i>Glad I'm not a grouchy ol' collector. >>



I better add a he he ha ha better not do the Heh heh as some take that as being sarcastic. (heh heh)

AU58WALKERS

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<< <i>Glad I'm not a grouchy ol' collector. >>



I better add a he he ha ha better not do the Heh heh as some take that as being sarcastic. (heh heh) >>



Is "HEH HEH" going to be a nuke offense? Or just cause to be thrown out of the circle of whatever it is.

stman

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<< <i>Glad I'm not a grouchy ol' collector. >>



I better add a he he ha ha better not do the Heh heh as some take that as being sarcastic. (heh heh) >>



Is "HEH HEH" going to be a nuke offense? Or just cause to be thrown out of the circle of whatever it is. >>



I really don't see what the big deal is about it. It's just like a he he ha ha whatever. I even have it by my Beagle Boy in my Sig line. And I certainly am not being sarcastic about him. I know I can trust him. (Heh heh) If their is a Gawd, these guys are the best thing that was put on this earth IMO. OK, getting OT here.

AU58WALKERS

Like Will said " if dogs don't go to heaven, I want to go where they go.

I don't know if the forum has gotten better or worse, But it has slowed down a mite.

silverpop

Depends on your idea of improved, some say it has, others say it hasn't

Gather it depends on what the idea of improved means to people

Coins are coins no matter what label you slap on them modern or classic they are still coins never the less

TwoSides2aCoin

My mom always said:
"if you borrow something of someone else's, you make sure it is in better shape after you give it back than before you borrowed it".

Ever throw a party ? Inevitably someone always gets stupid and ruins a good time. This place is no different. It's evolving.

Connecticoin

No. Latetly is has become the US Bullion Coin forum.

Coxe

Miss the association here with a few noted folks. It is good to see people generally being very good about the rules. Before we would have had a long thread on the 2007 submission policy and I noticed none. Good. There are honest discussions of coins and that is also good. Overall, I thionk it is moving along ok but it isn't as good of a party without the others around.

LeeG

Julio I went with some deserved, some didn't. Don't think things have improved in the quality of posts. Glad to see alot of the bashing and negative thoughts/comments go away though.

Barndog

might as well get a post in before the thread is deleted.

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>might as well get a post in before the thread is deleted.

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I do love coins and the world is a better place because of them.
Then someone comes along and punches a hole in them.
People are like coins, too , except we have feelings.

keets

IF YOU AREN'T HAPPY WITH THE WAY THINGS ARE NOW, WHY DON'T YOU WORK TOWARDS IMPROVEMENT?? SORRY FOR YELLING, BUT WHINING ABOUT THE LOSS OF SOME

MEMBERS WHO DESERVED WHAT THEY GOT AND OTHERS WHO LEFT VOLUNTARILY, WHILE YOURSELF JUST SLINKING AWAY TO POUT, IS RATHER STUPID. ASK YOURSELF, MAINLY

THE SELF-ADMITTED LURKERS, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU GAVE HERE INSTEAD OF JUST TAKING WHAT YOU COULD GET FROM THE FORUM??

Longacre

Although I am open minded about the topics that can be posted, yesterday I just could not get excited when almost every thread on page one was about bullion. Of course, not every thread needs to be a heavy duty thought provoking analysis of some aspect of numismatics, but posting shipping dates from the mint is a little too much. Overall, I don't think this forum has the pizzaz that it had before. I am not sure if that is because we lost a lot of highly regarded members, or whether it is just the time of year (no big coin shows/news since approximately Thanksgiving). I will wait and see what happens once FUN rolls around and there are more coin topics to discuss. So I will keep an open mind about my views of the forum.

keets

overall, the thought processes of some members is similar to the guy who doesn't vote in any elections but constantly harps about the politicians and how bad things are. besides, if you don't like what's currently being posted or riding on page one, why would you even consider eliminating those topics?? evidentally, there is strong interest in the subject matter that upsets you guys as evidenced by the numerous threads.

Longacre

<< <i>overall, the thought processes of some members is similar to the guy who doesn't vote in any elections but constantly harps about the politicians and how bad things are. besides, if you don't like what's currently being posted or riding on page one, why would you even consider eliminating those topics?? evidentally, there is strong interest in the subject matter that upsets you guys as evidenced by the numerous threads. >>




I think you might have misunderstood my comments. I did not suggest that bullion topics be eliminated from discussion. Personally I do not find them interesting, but others do.

keets

the overall gist of your "open minded" post seems to be that if things change after the F.U.N. Show you'll be happy, if not, you'd like to see a change.

perhaps you should change yourself and not the forum, which seems to be working just fine for most members. i would suggest that all who are just so unhappy with everything here form their own forum or get one of the bigshot dealers to host one where things can be regulated to suit you all. i just can't understand all the whining, it's quite childish.

LucyBop

<< <i>the overall gist of your "open minded" post seems to be that if things change after the F.U.N. Show you'll be happy, if not, you'd like to see a change.

perhaps you should change yourself and not the forum, which seems to be working just fine for most members. i would suggest that all who are just so unhappy with everything here form their own forum or get one of the bigshot dealers to host one where things can be regulated to suit you all. i just can't understand all the whining, it's quite childish. >>




Quit whining about all the whining!

the HepKitty has spoken......

BobaFett72

its turned into a love fest for bullion, first strikes and overly hyped crapola. Much more of a snoozefest. Something is definitely lacking.

bhartman35

Personally, I think it's been a mixed bag. Some people got what they deserved, since they were essentially asking to be banned. I thought the banning of Conder and Mark was unnecessary, though, and it hurt the forum. On the other hand, a lot of the contentious, argumentative people leaving has made the board a more positive place -- even if that's made it a little more dull, in some ways.

As far as all the bullion threads: I don't have a problem with it, since anyone is free to post a classic thread if they want to. I think there's just some excitement about the mint offerings coming out soon. On the other hand, I don't consider bullion collecting to be the same as coin collecting. Once you're more concerned with the metal content than the design and condition, you've left the realm of numismatics and you're just collecting disc-shaped pieces of metal, IMHO.

Gemineye

This is my first thread I am reading this morning....I wonder if it will be gone by the end of the day.......!!!!!!

Bear

I believe that this Forum was always a good place.

It is difficult to be better when you are already the

best.

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>its turned into a love fest for bullion, first strikes and overly hyped crapola. Much more of a snoozefest. Something is definitely lacking. >>



Everytime you read a fortune cookie, add : "in bed". It really sounds funny, TO ME.
To your fortune cookie, I would add : "to me"

a little background on me: I've been submitting only two years of my life. I heard about David Hall before I heard about PCGS. I'm nearly 52 yrs old. I know a love fest and the 2006 Plats aren't what we call BULLION, per se..., my first strike was at Chicago & Northwestern Railroad and people said I'd be a SCAB if I went to work across that line.
Hype can be a good thing if you're selling coins while it can be expensive if you're buying them... I never sleep on the job and I LOVE U.S. COINS, nothing is lacking " TO ME".

The forum is a great place for our points and our counterpoints.
I have tried to start many COIN RELATED threads. Some guys are showing their true selves , but are wise to the game I think the forum is cooooooooooool, like the COINS that created this place.

Happy holidays to all my brothers and sisters out there.
Dear Santa, please make the 1870 S Half Dime worth five million dollars so I can make the SaintGuru eat humble pie

Signed,

Joe

mgoodm3

Hey stman, I hear that the mint reopening sales on 1807 mint sets.

Julio

" believe that this Forum was always a good place.

It is difficult to be better when you are already the

best. " Bear

I agree; your wisdom on the board is appreciated by me; and I know by others.

The thread responses???

Just not smart eneough to even contemplate that.

I must state the simple fact; I sincerely miss the posts of: Conder and Coinguy, {Mark}.

Please, no one ask for clarification. jws

tradedollarnut

<< <i>What does it take to start a premodern forum? Because if we don't do something soon I am going to go a little stir crazy and I might start saying awful things and get bumped off this forum. >>



See my sig line link for a Q&A about Seated, Trade & Gobrecht dollars

Swampboy

<< <i>Although I am open minded about the topics that can be posted, yesterday I just could not get excited when almost every thread on page one was about bullion. Of course, not every thread needs to be a heavy duty thought provoking analysis of some aspect of numismatics, but posting shipping dates from the mint is a little too much. Overall, I don't think this forum has the pizzaz that it had before. I am not sure if that is because we lost a lot of highly regarded members, or whether it is just the time of year (no big coin shows/news since approximately Thanksgiving). I will wait and see what happens once FUN rolls around and there are more coin topics to discuss. So I will keep an open mind about my views of the forum. >>



Longacre,
I find your thoughts refreshing. As one who has his share of posts re: ship dates etc. it's always appreciated when novice collectors are not dismissed out of hand for their lack of insightful posts. I was a novice collector in 1960 and I'm going around a second time. I'm learnig to grade by following up on resources that are recommended as well viewing all the beautiful coin pic threads. Hopefully the coin topics will continue be of interest to a majority of board members.
Gil

oldcameoproofsguy

Same old crap, different day.

I read about one thread in twenty on a really good day.

On occasion there is some really good material on topics that I care about. Most the time it's crap.

RR

Improved? Yes, definitely in my view.

Agree with Keets, some of the folks that got banned deserved it. One made some stupid comments and deserved to be banned. I think this was his second time, too. Some think they're too big for their britches.

RR