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Username Paradisefound Joined August 15, 2017 8:11AM Visits 529 Last Active November 3, 2018 10:23PM Roles Members Points 6,284 Posts 4,612 Badges 26
She is the jewel of this forum. She is loved here and missed. Hopefully she’ll come back and brighten up this place.
I might just have to form a posy to find her
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for her return. I always "read" her persona as a very able, capable, intelligent and generous person.
I don't think she is responsive to varying degrees of "controls."
Most free spirits aren't.
I also don't think she would EVER post anything in the least bit deleterious to our forum host or....even more so...would not ever stoop to disrespect or be negative to any other poster.
When my wife died in 2009, after grieving I began dating other women as i do enjoy their company.
I Starbucksed38 different ladies on a couple online contact sites.
I can say from ....experience.... that very FEW had the "spirit" that PF seemed to project in her posts.
The banning offenses are still a bit of a wonder to me. Personally, I think PCGS is so entrenched in their dominance of the grading scene that NO danger should exist from any posts even slightly hinting at switching to ...any... competitor.
But that's just MY opinion.
Back to the point, I think PF was one of our most valuable posters. I hate her absence. But I would not be surprised if it was permanent.
If I were establishing any "rules" it would be to direct attention to HER manner of posting and actions on the forum.
@topstuf said:
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for her return. I always "read" her persona as a very able, capable, intelligent and generous person.
I don't think she is responsive to varying degrees of "controls."
Most free spirits aren't.
I already gave your overall comments an "agree" but this part is worth a second read. It is unfortunately very likely to be true.
PF had a great deal of fun here until she didn't. I think she keeps her positive attitude by not sticking around in situations when unpleasantness of one form or another takes over.
@Crypto said:
Do we know if this person is really a female.
Sweet and nice are different when coming form a 50 year old dude in his mom’s basement.
Not saying that is the case here, but do we really know?
#catfish
#Forumcrushes
No. We don't really know. Has anyone here actually met her? Perhaps it's mostly wishful thinking based on her original avatar which showed a beautiful island girl.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I'm not a long time member and certainly don't post much. This is by choice as I consider myself a private person by nature. I do, however, very much enjoy reading posts by the incredibly experienced and knowledgeable
members here.
In regards to the last few comments posted here I think we are all missing the big picture here. While I believe she is who she says, I don't think it much matters. What she brought to these boards in addition to her passion for collecting coins was a genuinely friendly and giving, happy presence.
I don't know @paradisefound nor did I ever enter one of her many giveaways. But I will say that what she provided here is needed not just here on the boards, but sorely lacking in this country. Every time I read one of her posts it made me smile and I could feel the genuine caring person that she is.
I own my own business and understand that allowing one person to "get away with something" invites trouble. Perhaps the powers that be could bring her back under some special position, a "greeter" or a "color commentator" of sorts.
In a world so full of darkness, it would be a shame to turn off another light.
@Crypto said:
Do we know if this person is really a female.
Yes, we do.
A few of us who were fortunate enough to have won one of her generous contests received a packaged addressed by a female hand. There is no way one of us male coin collecting Neanderthals could write like that.
Besides - over the past year we have gotten a glimpse of her dinner ingredients, her pet bird, her spear gun, etc. If that was all the work of a guy then that would be one messed up dude.
@Crypto said:
Do we know if this person is really a female.
Yes, we do.
A few of us who were fortunate enough to have won one of her generous contests received a packaged addressed by a female hand. There is no way one of us male coin collecting Neanderthals could write like that.
Besides - over the past year we have gotten a glimpse of her dinner ingredients, her pet bird, her spear gun, etc. If that was all the work of a guy then that would be one messed up dude.
It could have been written by the member’s wife, daughter, direct report at work, or very remotely,
You don't see this type of speculation being carried on; in the attempt to 'find' whereabout of @keets.
In her absence this IS nothing but hypothesizing; short of a slander on character as well as gender bias.
@DDO said:
You don't see this type of speculation being carried on; in the attempt to 'find' whereabout of @keets.
In her absence this IS nothing but hypothesizing; short of a slender on character as well as gender bias.
I was slender in my younger days, now I’m chubby, I said chubby not fat
Guys, she's probably on vacation. What coin person, in their right mind, would post on a coin site, "I won't be home from 11/1 to 11/14" ?
You would just take that vacation.......
@thebeav said:
Guys, she's probably on vacation. What coin person, in their right mind, would post on a coin site, "I won't be home from 11/1 to 11/14" ?
You would just take that vacation.......
True, but there are mobile devices, and in any case she said on another thread that she was leaving the forum.
@musstangr said:
I'm not a long time member and certainly don't post much. This is by choice as I consider myself a private person by nature. I do, however, very much enjoy reading posts by the incredibly experienced and knowledgeable
members here.
In regards to the last few comments posted here I think we are all missing the big picture here. While I believe she is who she says, I don't think it much matters. What she brought to these boards in addition to her passion for collecting coins was a genuinely friendly and giving, happy presence.
I don't know @paradisefound nor did I ever enter one of her many giveaways. But I will say that what she provided here is needed not just here on the boards, but sorely lacking in this country. Every time I read one of her posts it made me smile and I could feel the genuine caring person that she is.
I own my own business and understand that allowing one person to "get away with something" invites trouble. Perhaps the powers that be could bring her back under some special position, a "greeter" or a "color commentator" of sorts.
In a world so full of darkness, it would be a shame to turn off another light.
Just to clarify, she has not been banned or received any sort of warning whatsoever for anything that she has posted. She left due to feeling dissatisfied with the banning of a few members, all of which have been returned to the forum.
This is a blanket warning. if the speculations regarding @Paradisefound's gender, appearance etc continue, I will be forced to close what is an otherwise positive thread. I am quite confident she will read this at some point if she has not already and I doubt seeing such things would encourage her return.
@DDO said:
You don't see this type of speculation being carried on; in the attempt to 'find' whereabout of @keets.
In her absence this IS nothing but hypothesizing; short of a slander on character as well as gender bias.
I am not judging her, I am more offering a bit of cautious advice to crushing other members and their flirty banter
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You're being naive if you believe that member is gone. Still here, in one form or another...
No.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Hopefully she'll be coming back soon. She is sure missed.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
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Username Paradisefound Joined August 15, 2017 8:11AM Visits 529 Last Active November 3, 2018 10:23PM Roles Members Points 6,284 Posts 4,612 Badges 26
I would like to thank her for her generous giveaways and she will always be a princess to me
“‘O ‘oe ka lua’ahi o kāu mele”
I'm hopeful she's still lurking, but not posting...
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Don't tell me that. Please little Hawaii girl come back. You'll leave us with this:
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
She is probably at home fighting the urge to come and talk about coins.
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
She is the jewel of this forum. She is loved here and missed. Hopefully she’ll come back and brighten up this place.
I might just have to form a posy to find her
Wait, what?
Collector, occasional seller
You might have better luck with a posse.
I've always wanted to run with a posse
Yup, she's MIA right now, hopefully she returns ASAP !!!
Shaaaaaaaaaaaaane!
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
This wouldn't be the first time a forum member took a break from the forum. I'm confident that she will eventually return.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I don't think he is coming back.
Never forget the phrase, " Unintended consequences."
Do so only at your peril!
Some friends come
Some friends go.
Some friends peter out, you know....
I certainly hope she will return.... Cheers, RickO
@PCGSPhoto is in Hawaii right now. Maybe he can find her for us??!
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for her return. I always "read" her persona as a very able, capable, intelligent and generous person.
I don't think she is responsive to varying degrees of "controls."
Most free spirits aren't.
I also don't think she would EVER post anything in the least bit deleterious to our forum host or....even more so...would not ever stoop to disrespect or be negative to any other poster.
When my wife died in 2009, after grieving I began dating other women as i do enjoy their company.
I Starbucksed 38 different ladies on a couple online contact sites.
I can say from ....experience.... that very FEW had the "spirit" that PF seemed to project in her posts.
The banning offenses are still a bit of a wonder to me. Personally, I think PCGS is so entrenched in their dominance of the grading scene that NO danger should exist from any posts even slightly hinting at switching to ...any... competitor.
But that's just MY opinion.
Back to the point, I think PF was one of our most valuable posters. I hate her absence. But I would not be surprised if it was permanent.
If I were establishing any "rules" it would be to direct attention to HER manner of posting and actions on the forum.
I'm off my soapbox now.
I hope she comes back.
Here’s my latest Indian gold, she’d like it.
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I already gave your overall comments an "agree" but this part is worth a second read. It is unfortunately very likely to be true.
PF had a great deal of fun here until she didn't. I think she keeps her positive attitude by not sticking around in situations when unpleasantness of one form or another takes over.
I am confident that she would NOT want this.
She is not "lost" and does not need to be "found".
I suspect that any stalkers would be lured into the water and then end up skewered like the fish she hunts with her spear gun.
She should probably buy more spears!
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I must say @KollectorKing that's mighty generous of you to give away a 1 oz. maple leaf in honor of @Paradisefound
Ya got me
Does this mean you're not going to join my posy?
Do we know if this person is really a female.
Sweet and nice are different when coming form a 50 year old dude in his mom’s basement.
Not saying that is the case here, but do we really know?
#catfish
#Forumcrushes
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
No. We don't really know. Has anyone here actually met her? Perhaps it's mostly wishful thinking based on her original avatar which showed a beautiful island girl.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
For the sake of debate, we can consider "her" whatever we choose to.
A great poster is not here today.
I'm not a long time member and certainly don't post much. This is by choice as I consider myself a private person by nature. I do, however, very much enjoy reading posts by the incredibly experienced and knowledgeable
members here.
In regards to the last few comments posted here I think we are all missing the big picture here. While I believe she is who she says, I don't think it much matters. What she brought to these boards in addition to her passion for collecting coins was a genuinely friendly and giving, happy presence.
I don't know @paradisefound nor did I ever enter one of her many giveaways. But I will say that what she provided here is needed not just here on the boards, but sorely lacking in this country. Every time I read one of her posts it made me smile and I could feel the genuine caring person that she is.
I own my own business and understand that allowing one person to "get away with something" invites trouble. Perhaps the powers that be could bring her back under some special position, a "greeter" or a "color commentator" of sorts.
In a world so full of darkness, it would be a shame to turn off another light.
Come on - be adventurous. Run FROM a posse.
Yes, we do.
A few of us who were fortunate enough to have won one of her generous contests received a packaged addressed by a female hand. There is no way one of us male coin collecting Neanderthals could write like that.
Besides - over the past year we have gotten a glimpse of her dinner ingredients, her pet bird, her spear gun, etc. If that was all the work of a guy then that would be one messed up dude.
I hope #2 is not a ban-able post
You don't see this type of speculation being carried on; in the attempt to 'find' whereabout of @keets.
In her absence this IS nothing but hypothesizing; short of a slander on character as well as gender bias.
Matt 7:12; Luke 6:31
"Do unto other as you would have them do unto you"
No offense meant
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I was slender in my younger days, now I’m chubby, I said chubby not fat
Everyone makes assumptions based on an avatar.
now for a PCGS Coin
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Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Paradise was the first person to welcome me to the forum.... such positiveness will (would?) surely be missed.
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Guys, she's probably on vacation. What coin person, in their right mind, would post on a coin site, "I won't be home from 11/1 to 11/14" ?
You would just take that vacation.......
True, but there are mobile devices, and in any case she said on another thread that she was leaving the forum.
Just to clarify, she has not been banned or received any sort of warning whatsoever for anything that she has posted. She left due to feeling dissatisfied with the banning of a few members, all of which have been returned to the forum.
This is a blanket warning. if the speculations regarding @Paradisefound's gender, appearance etc continue, I will be forced to close what is an otherwise positive thread. I am quite confident she will read this at some point if she has not already and I doubt seeing such things would encourage her return.
Heather Boyd
PCGS Senior Director of Marketing
Well said. Let's keep it positive in recognition of the influence she had (and still has) here.
@HeatherBoyd “what is an otherwise positive thread.”
Yeaaa for moi👍
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I am not judging her, I am more offering a bit of cautious advice to crushing other members and their flirty banter
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Man, it doesn’t take long for these threads to go off the center line.
Good work, Heather.