2 Days.................
MBMiller25
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About 2 days has gone by since I mentioned that I would be "checking out" for a while. Over those two days I have read countless PM's (which is very thoughtful of everyone) and responses to my threads and such. More importantly, I have seen momentum in regards to how we interact as a board family. Its nice to see the collective group care about what occurs on these boards, and when there is negativity, look to react and respond to the negativity. I don't believe he will mind my sharing a portion of a PM I got from Doug (Dboneesq)yesterday. I read this a couple times, while also being mindful of many things said via PM's as well. I think this sums up like well.
"Fable of the Porcupine
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.
After awhile, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth.
Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close relationship with their companions in order to receive the heat that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.
The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people, but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good qualities.
The moral of the story is:
Just learn to live with the P-ricks in your life"!
-So with that being said, I am a realist and realize that there is no such thing as a perfect board. There will be fighting, there will be general negativity, and of course there will be ALTS, paranoia, and everything else that runs rampant on the boards, but there are also some great collecting friends that I have met on these boards, and more importantly, if the last 2 days is any indication, there are a whole lot more of you that care about this place, than those that don't give a damn! So short of looking like a jack ass and asking the CU to be let back into the fold, I hope that I can slide back into my 4.16 AVG post per day and contribute to making these boards as informative and as fun as they can be.
Matt
"Fable of the Porcupine
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.
After awhile, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth.
Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close relationship with their companions in order to receive the heat that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.
The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people, but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good qualities.
The moral of the story is:
Just learn to live with the P-ricks in your life"!
-So with that being said, I am a realist and realize that there is no such thing as a perfect board. There will be fighting, there will be general negativity, and of course there will be ALTS, paranoia, and everything else that runs rampant on the boards, but there are also some great collecting friends that I have met on these boards, and more importantly, if the last 2 days is any indication, there are a whole lot more of you that care about this place, than those that don't give a damn! So short of looking like a jack ass and asking the CU to be let back into the fold, I hope that I can slide back into my 4.16 AVG post per day and contribute to making these boards as informative and as fun as they can be.
Matt
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1963 Fleer
Lou Brock Master Set
Trust me I had my feelings hurt when I joined in 2010 but I said to myself it was not worth letting a few people run me off from here and I am glad I kept posting and said the heck with them.
This place is great to not only learn and share but to follow the card market in real time.
<< <i>Great comparison of the porcupines to this Board ! Welcome back ! ....................Robbie
+1
I think this will work for my coworkers too!!
Leave it to Doug to find a great story to drive his point across.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Glad you decided to stick around. You are one of the people that makes this a better place.
Donato
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Welcome back Matt.
And there has been a huge turn over the last couple days and it's nice to see. Some great threads have been started and I think we are positioned to get back to being a family!!!
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
first time in two days.
but, i never stopped liking them, in fact, i LOVE potatoes!
wellcome back!
Right now it is the scene in the movie Rudy where Rudy says he is leaving the team, but he comes back after a few talks with his pals. You are running back onto the practice field and get a standing O.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
Thanks to all for sharing,
Brian
1935 National Chicle
1961 Golden Press
1962 Bell Brand Dodgers
Top 200 cards in the hobby
Top 250 cards in the hobby
All time lakers
All time Dodgers
1957 Disney Characters
1965 Donruss Disneyland
1966 Get Smart
Brian
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
<< <i>Glad your back Matt......I will buy you a beer when I see you at the Charlotte show.
Mark >>
I will do the same and maybe a shot or two of Patron, is that wrong of me... Yes I am going to go with Mark.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>And the OSCAR for the dramatic performance of the year goes to........... (some people need to have the spotlight to themselves, it's just cards people, cards....) >>
If you truly feel that way, you should come out from behind the Alternative ID post your thoughts for the entire forum to view. I have no problem at all if you really feel that way, but will say that anyone that knows me, knows that I am passionate about this hobby and very passionate about these boards. My comments on Sunday and again today, were based on only the best intentions for these boards, and by no means was about casting spotlight on myself.
<< <i>And the OSCAR for the dramatic performance of the year goes to...........
(some people need to have the spotlight to themselves, it's just cards people, cards....) >>
Yet again I've been saying it all along. Another useless member, Alt, sad case... Feel sorry for people like you. I'll pray for you.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Rocky IV Speech
Bosox1976
Glad to hear that you changed your mind. We have had some good deals together and I like reading some of your posts. There is a lot more good than bad around here.
Jeff
<< <i>Sorry you felt that way about my comment. Less drama, more talking about cards, that's my opinion.
Now, this is no alt user for me, my name is Lee and I've made some purchases to some great members here. If you need more information about me, I can send you a private with my name and phone number. Again, I've got nothing to hide, just thought I could express my opinion.
Thanks and good luck!! >>
Hiya Lee.
I can see how this looks like drama to you - and if I had just dropped in - even if just reading for a year - would be a bit incredulous by what appears to be histrionic behavior.
I don't know if I can express this convincingly - many of us spend a lot of time writing on the hobby - I have - at times - spent a few hours researching to give a comprehensive report on something I'm excited about.
And if it gets no play - or is trashed by a hijack? It does pain a bit.
Plus - many of us see each other as a "family" of sorts - and it hurts when the tone of the entire board shifts in the direction of negativity and hubris.
I remember times here on Saturday nite where it was more like the open forum that used to exist - and sometimes it was a laugh a minute. I like that. And some of use may - at times - get a bit sappy about this.
I sure hope you can give a little slack while our forum "resets" and we get back to the fun we expect and enjoy here.
Thanx for sharing - I've learned quite a bit from your input!
Bob
Looking for Bob Uecker cards
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I told you you couldn't leave...
This place, for all of the faults, is one of the first places I check in when I log on. It isn't life and death. It isn't going to change my life. It isn't even going to help make my retirement. It is my little escape. My playground, so to speak. It is somewhere that I can come and share with friends, ignore some idiots and play with others that take themselves far too seriously.
Anyway, glad I was right and glad to see you didn't really "leave."
eyebone
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Maybe Ron Burgundy will also come back?
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Ralph
You have been a big help(and patient) with me and I appreciate it.
<< <i>So glad and thanks for teachinig me as I go about unopened packs etc. You have been a big help(and patient) with me and I appreciate it. >>
My pleasure, I look to Tim (Grote15) for any questions I have regarding unopened material, and just as he is patient and helpful to me, I am glad I get to help where I can with you. Not to mention the time you spending getting your boys involved with the hobby is awesome.
<< <i>Welcome back. Good people can't stay away too long. They are the ones that truly understand the meaning of community. >>
+1
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06