Observations from afar...
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A lot has happened in the past month or so. Stephen Strasburg has become an investors worst nightmare (thankfully I didn't ride that boat), Zack Wheeler can't pitch in Las Vegas (unfortunately, I have tickets for that cruise) and Bryce Harper is a beast -- is still only 20 years old and as long as he avoids playing the OF like Fred Lynn, the sky's the limit. Manny Machado is the most underrated 20 year old in the Majors. And as much as some things change, too many things stay the same.
The bickering and infighting (something I oft times indulged in) haven't ceased. As much as a few like to suggest that I'm a catalyst, my absence didn't effect any change in that venue. Obviously some are not architects as there's no way that the outhouse should be in the middle of the kitchen. Reflecting on one's posting history and stories should be a prerequisite to any further posts. I could never tell a teacher that the dog ate my homework and the next week write an essay on how much I love my cat since it is the only family pet.
So, with my new prescription of Xanax in hand, I resume my foray into the world of CU...
The bickering and infighting (something I oft times indulged in) haven't ceased. As much as a few like to suggest that I'm a catalyst, my absence didn't effect any change in that venue. Obviously some are not architects as there's no way that the outhouse should be in the middle of the kitchen. Reflecting on one's posting history and stories should be a prerequisite to any further posts. I could never tell a teacher that the dog ate my homework and the next week write an essay on how much I love my cat since it is the only family pet.
So, with my new prescription of Xanax in hand, I resume my foray into the world of CU...
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<< <i>No talk of Trout? >>
Hehe...I was just thinking that! How is the god of WAR doing this year?
Actually, although I am completely biased I want to say this now so that I can claim to be the first to predict this: Miguel Cabrera has a legitimate shot to hit .400 this year! I have watched him closely his entire Tigers career and he is swinging differently this year. I really believe that he has decided to shoot for that goal (just a hunch). I remember so many of Brett's hits going opposite field the year he hit .390 and I see Miggy going to rightfield almost exclusively.
BTW - welcome back OTW - I don't think we overlapped so I missed many of your posts except I seem to remember you correcting my tendency to type providence when I meant provenance
Welcome back Scott.....glad to see that somebody realized a clear injustice....And BTW...Thanks
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<< <i>No talk of Trout? >>
Hehe...I was just thinking that! How is the god of WAR doing this year?
Actually, although I am completely biased I want to say this now so that I can claim to be the first to predict this: Miguel Cabrera has a legitimate shot to hit .400 this year! I have watched him closely his entire Tigers career and he is swinging differently this year. I really believe that he has decided to shoot for that goal (just a hunch). I remember so many of Brett's hits going opposite field the year he hit .390 and I see Miggy going to rightfield almost exclusively.
BTW - welcome back OTW - I don't think we overlapped so I missed many of your posts except I seem to remember you correcting my tendency to type providence when I meant provenance
Is it OT to say that Trout is having a lousy opening season?
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<< <i>I could never tell a teacher that the dog ate my homework and the next week write an essay on how much I love my cat since it is the only family pet. >>
I heard you can get your furry little friend a bathroom kit that includes 35 year old cat litter.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
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1. If there are are posters that you don't like or find yourself constantly at odds with, just ignore them and their posts. Engaging with such folks only drags you to their lowly level where they can then beat you with experience. Some of them actually thrive on the attention -- as any attention is GOOD attention in their eyes.
2. CU should not be responsible for the actions of posters on other forums or selling platforms. To expect CU Mods to take action against someone that is not breaking the rules of CU because others disagree with their actions elsewhere will only result in getting one's frustration level elevated to the point of themselves violating the CU rules (see #1).
3. There are plenty of great threads and thoughts shared on the boards. There are many that provide a great wealth of information. Not all answers are accurate and not all who respond know what they're talking about. Learn who the knowledgeable folks are and who the ones are that just post to see themselves included.
4. There is a SEARCH feature that allows keyword searches to provide answers to many of the mundane questions that are asked regularly. I might suggest that some utilize this function before asking where to buy CS1's or how to prepare a package to send to PSA. There is also a search engine called Google that will help with many of the other questions. Rather than be lazy and expect others to do the work for you, exercise your fingers and search before asking.
5. Not all graded cards of the same grade are created equal. The difference between a high end PSA 10 and a lowend PSA 10 can be dramatic and many forget that, by definition, a PSA 10 does not have to be perfect. Most of us realize this and don't need to be reminded every time someone sees a lesser grade card for sale on eBay.
6. When you get frustrated reading a thread or with a poster, close the thread and move on to the next one. Hitting the REPLY button and banging away at the keyboard in frustration will solve little. I've been there. I've done that. I've learned to live by #1 above in most cases. It has made the boards more enjoyable.
Having said that, the first thing that came to mind when the thread was bumped was to create a spoof thread.
Observations from Jafar...
For instance: "You're speechless, I see. A fine quality in a wife."
Not gonna lie - I miss spoof threads. This place has gotten pretty sterile.
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<< <i>IMO time spent reading what Scott posts is time wisely invested.
Having said that, the first thing that came to mind when the thread was bumped was to create a spoof thread.
Observations from Jafar...
For instance: "You're speechless, I see. A fine quality in a wife."
Not gonna lie - I miss spoof threads. This place has gotten pretty sterile. >>
yeah, right? i kinda prefer an Observation from a Favre. but that's just me.
<< <i>i kinda prefer an Observation from a Favre. but that's just me.
Sterger's best asset(s), like many posts on these boards, has been deleted. I'm not sure that she's one of Perkdog's Perkies anymore as a result...
<< <i>Well, since I wrote the original post after having my hiatus lifted, I've noticed a few things haven't changed. If the Mods will indulge me, I would like to offer a little advice that I think may go a long way to aiding those that suffer the same affliction that used to make my skin crawl and my fingers tap out vitriol through the keyboard...
1. If there are are posters that you don't like or find yourself constantly at odds with, just ignore them and their posts. Engaging with such folks only drags you to their lowly level where they can then beat you with experience. Some of them actually thrive on the attention -- as any attention is GOOD attention in their eyes.
2. CU should not be responsible for the actions of posters on other forums or selling platforms. To expect CU Mods to take action against someone that is not breaking the rules of CU because others disagree with their actions elsewhere will only result in getting one's frustration level elevated to the point of themselves violating the CU rules (see #1).
3. There are plenty of great threads and thoughts shared on the boards. There are many that provide a great wealth of information. Not all answers are accurate and not all who respond know what they're talking about. Learn who the knowledgeable folks are and who the ones are that just post to see themselves included.
4. There is a SEARCH feature that allows keyword searches to provide answers to many of the mundane questions that are asked regularly. I might suggest that some utilize this function before asking where to buy CS1's or how to prepare a package to send to PSA. There is also a search engine called Google that will help with many of the other questions. Rather than be lazy and expect others to do the work for you, exercise your fingers and search before asking.
5. Not all graded cards of the same grade are created equal. The difference between a high end PSA 10 and a lowend PSA 10 can be dramatic and many forget that, by definition, a PSA 10 does not have to be perfect. Most of us realize this and don't need to be reminded every time someone sees a lesser grade card for sale on eBay.
6. When you get frustrated reading a thread or with a poster, close the thread and move on to the next one. Hitting the REPLY button and banging away at the keyboard in frustration will solve little. I've been there. I've done that. I've learned to live by #1 above in most cases. It has made the boards more enjoyable. >>
I agree with the Mod here guys, he knows what he's talking about, why not just make your rules a sticky note?