Arthur (XanaduNow)... THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

tanzanite

Arthur bought a box of 1982 Topps football cards from Steve Hart last summer, and I asked him if he pulled a nice Art Shell. He sent it to me and wanted nothing for compensation except a scan of the card after I got it graded. Well, I finally submitted it, and here it is. I could have sworn it was PSA 10 quality, finding absolutely nothing wrong with it and looking better than other 10s I have but not bad at all. Sorry the scan is a bit blurry- just can't figure out how to clean that up on my scanner. So, Arthur THANK YOU!!!!! again. Very nice addition to my Art Shell collection.
Kelly

ldferg

very nice card and nice gesture of xanadu...kudos to board members like this.

tkd7

Arthur is top notch

Bunker

Arthur is definitely one of the "Good Guys"

SKINSFAN

ARTHUR is top notch but no longer a board member maybe someone can ask why?

Wondo

<< <i>ARTHUR is top notch but no longer a board member maybe someone can ask why? >>



I believe that Arthur was asked to leave because of a recurrence of a thread that was unwanted here. He is one of the more knowledgeable and nice folks out there. That's only if he really got bammed.

ArnyVee

Arthur no longer a member? No way!

Bunker

<< <i>Arthur no longer a member? No way! >>



Where have I been???

rbdjr1

<< <i>Arthur no longer a member? No way! >>



I think, back on April 16th, Arthur had something to say, about Memory Lane. So CU pulled Arthur's growing thread.

I think Arthur re-opened it again, and it seemed that CU again, pulled Arthur's thread, and it now seems clear to me that CU also pulled Arthur?

rd

edit: If I remember, it was something about auction houses reslabbing cards and re-auctioning. The moral of the story, "don't mess with CU's big advertisers". Fair or unfair, we are only guests here.

Wondo

<< <i>

<< <i>Arthur no longer a member? No way! >>



I think, back on April 16th, Arthur had something to say, that shed light in a negative way on Memory Lane. CU pulled Arthur's growing thread.

I think Arthur re-opened it again, and it seems that CU again pulled his thread, and it now seems that CU pulled Arthur also?

rd >>




Just had an electronic conversation with Arthur, and yes, he got bammed.

Volver

And after they pulled the thread he had the link to Network54 discussion related to ML in his sig line.

Arthur seemed like a good guy...too bad

Goot

NOOOOOOOOO!!!! He was hilarious for the few months I have been on the boards. I wonder if he will he come back as a new screen name?

yankeeno7

Does that bother anyone that we can't openly discuss an auction house? Why would there be any relationship? Just because they pay for advertising they get a say what is discussed on this board? I would love to hear an explaination!

tanzanite

<< <i>ARTHUR is top notch but no longer a board member maybe someone can ask why? >>



That sucks!!! If anyone is in contact with him, can you refer him to this thread, letting him know this was very much appreciated?
Thanks,
Kelly

storm888

"Just because they pay for advertising they get a say what is discussed on this board?"

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They get no say at all.

The owners of this board decide what can be posted on their private property.

Those are the rules.

DaddyRich

Definitely will be not the same with Arthur around...just keep our eyes open for any new member with a picture of Orson Welles as an avatar? Crazy how this stuff happens.
Rich

yankeeno7

<< <i>"Just because they pay for advertising they get a say what is discussed on this board?"

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////

They get no say at all.

The owners of this board decide what can be posted on their private property.

Those are the rules. >>



LOL Storm, yes I know that...it was a rhetorical question.

Wondo

<< <i>"Just because they pay for advertising they get a say what is discussed on this board?"

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////

They get no say at all.

The owners of this board decide what can be posted on their private property.

Those are the rules. >>



I believe that CarolJ or SportsModerator put it succinctly one time in a post. I am paraphrasing, but the crux was "This is our board, we decide what the rules are, and if you don't like them you do not have to participate. If you break them, we have the right to revoke your privledge of participation. If you want to make the rules, get a server, some BB software and start your own."

The thread still exists, I'm sure, because it wasn't that long ago. This ain't no democracy, folks. Somehow, if you change a few of the words, it sounds like a lecture that I have given my kids.

calaban7

I'm sorry to see THE Arthur get the heal in the back. Even though a wolf in custome has posted above me, its best to remember that the Ministry of Truth has uttered again. Always remember that "All animals are created equal but some are more equal than others".

Can anyone say pooooof!!!

cardbender

That's a real shame Arthur got the boot. He was a great poster with an awesome sense of humor as well.
Maybe he can emerge again under a different name.


I didn't read his post and don't know what it contained as far as what was truth or rumor, but come on. We're all smart enough here to know that some dealers are not on the up and up.

I hate censorship.

yankeeno7

<< <i>

<< <i>"Just because they pay for advertising they get a say what is discussed on this board?"

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////

They get no say at all.

The owners of this board decide what can be posted on their private property.

Those are the rules. >>



I believe that CarolJ or SportsModerator put it succinctly one time in a post. I am paraphrasing, but the crux was "This is our board, we decide what the rules are, and if you don't like them you do not have to participate. If you break them, we have the right to revoke your privledge of participation. If you want to make the rules, get a server, some BB software and start your own."

The thread still exists, I'm sure, because it wasn't that long ago. This ain't no democracy, folks. Somehow, if you change a few of the words, it sounds like a lecture that I have given my kids. >>



Yes, Wondo...I remember that too. Again, the question was rhetorical.

Publius

The tyranny of the minority against the will of the majority.

Loved that guy Arthur, in classic man crush fashion. I hope to see him again

AAAAAARRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

joe

blindflyer

Arthur lives in out LA .. we've shared drinks at a local watering hole.

GREAT guy ... what a shame....wow, what a shame.

-Tom

70chip

<< <i>That's a real shame Arthur got the boot. He was a great poster with an awesome sense of humor as well. Maybe he can emerge again under a different name. I didn't read his post and don't know what it contained as far as what was truth or rumor, but come on. We're all smart enough here to know that some dealers are not on the up and up. >>



Exactly and I fully concur.

rbdjr1

Maybe if he asks to be reinstated, the CU mods will re-punch his ticket here? Not only did he enjoy posting about non-sports material, boxing, he enjoyed going out of his way to be helpful. And as a bonus, having a sense of humor added a spark of fun to his postings.

And to be bammed for a subject that seemed to have some serious issues (i.e., re-holstering cards and then having them re-auctioned, if I recall) and in my opinion, his postings on the subject were "valid and interesting", and if I recall, he really did not "trash Memory Lane, or other auction houses, or even PSA", but asked some valid questions, which did not seem "out of line" to me.

I think Arthur did not understand when the "board moderator" nixed his thread, not to bring-up the topic right away again! I think the mods "bammed him" then.

He does deserve a second chance, if the CU Mods would be soooooooooo kind! Arthur, if u are reading this and also, if the CU moderator(s) are reading this. Give XanaduNow (Arthur) another chance here.

These boards are much better with him!

rd

julen23

i agree. hopefully carolj will look at arthur's body of work and arthur will not step over boundaries on the boards also.

good guy.

he was really funny back during pack ripping crisis, he was had his nun-chakus ready for action! LMAO

julen

BigRedMachine

Arthur's gone?? You're kidding me. If I made a top 10 list of my favorite posters on here, he'd be on it.

Hope he makes it back in one form or another soon.

shawn

eyebone

Arthur took alot of time and went to alot of effort in responding to a PM I sent him recently about some boxing stuff. He seemed a good man. Hopefully he will find his way back as one or two others have.

Eyebone

bigwilli

i dont post very often but i must say that alot of the people that talk in here are very intelligent and informative . XanaduNow was definately one of those people . maybe we should start a petition to get him back in here . wouldnt hurt would it?

grilloj39

As a fellow boxing collector, I always enjoy Arthur's posts. He is not only knowledgeable, but always conducts himself with class and he always willing to assist or just answer a question.

Edited to add: I hope PSA reconsiders and allows him to post here.

Stone193

I like Arthur alot.

In the past, people have gotten themselves back by making public apologies.

Not sure how he feels about that?

mike

kidzfund

I read a lot more of these threads than I post and I appreciated Arthurs' knowledge and wit.

Joe

Boopotts

<< <i>I like Arthur alot.

In the past, people have gotten themselves back by making public apologies.

Not sure how he feels about that?

mike >>



My guess is that he isn't the type to go in for a move like that; although, I could be wrong. I'm sure he knew what was going to happen when he put up the post about the man eating bear, and decided to go for it anyway.

itzagoner

Downtown1974

This is the first I have heard of it too. Its too bad, Arthur really was a good guy. He never really stirred the pot around here. I will miss his boxing posts!

blindflyer

If anyone is interested in contacting him, I am friends with him and can put you in touch. Just PM me.

-t

Stone193

Like bf, I talk with Arthur.

You can PM me also for his email address - I can tell ya that he misses you guys.

mike

Elemenopeo

<< <i>My guess is that he isn't the type to go in for a move like that; although, I could be wrong. I'm sure he knew what was going to happen when he put up the post about the man eating bear, and decided to go for it anyway. >>



I agree. But I was thinking that it was when he put the link to the Net54 thread in his sig line that he knew he was falling on his sword.

I'm going to miss that SOB.

Here's to ya, Arthur!

SidePocket

Too bad there isn't a "warning" notice from the mods. Interesting guys like Arthur keep the hobby interesting, which only means more business for CU.

Stone193

<< <i>Too bad there isn't a "warning" notice from the mods. Interesting guys like Arthur keep the hobby interesting, which only means more business for CU. >>

SP

They do give warnings - I was asked to watch the "types" of pics I post.

mike

DaddyRich

I will sure miss his boxing cars, he seemed like a class act. Send my regards.
Rich

fandango

nm

bishop

No one on here may be who we thought they were. I know I am not

scooter729

<< <i>Arthur may have not been what you all thought....Kudos for CU for Policing these boards better! >>



Do you know something that we don't, or are you just speculating?

mikeschmidt

A great gesture on Arthur -- a screaming 9 that looks like a 10, and the CU boards are worse off for his departure.

Unfortunately, he is but one in what is now a long line of many whose contributions are sorely missed here.

rbdjr1

<< <i>Arthur may have not been what you all thought....Kudos for CU for Policing these boards better! >>



What do you know? Pleeeeeeze tell all!

rd

stown

Arthur will be missed and hopefully he will return soon.

Guys, perhaps this should serve as a reminder that we are posting on a publically traded company's forum. Promoting conspiracy theories, regardless of how many legs it has, isn't the best idea.

Once, shame on you. Twice, shame on me. Three times and putting it in your sig, that's a bamming

Everyone makes mistakes, nobody is perfect, and hopefully it's a lesson learned.

Hope to see you again, Arthur

tennesseebanker

<< <i>Arthur may have not been what you all thought....Kudos for CU for Policing these boards better! >>





Dude, You need to check that statement. Considering everything that has happened recently with Daggett-gate; to accuse someone like Arthur of not being on the up and up is bull.

ctsoxfan

<< <i>Arthur may have not been what you all thought....Kudos for CU for Policing these boards better! >>



And, to make a comment like that when he cannot respond to it here is taking a cheap shot at him.

I seriously doubt you have any valid statements of a negative nature about Arthur, rather you are just looking for attention. I'd find some other way of doing that.

julen23

blanket statements about people who aren't here to defend themself reek of personal agendas.

julen

Griffins

<< <i>Arthur may have not been what you all thought >>



Cheap shot at a good guy, Fandango. Too bad you never picked up on any of Arthur's class.