This is a nice toner 2000-P sac. @OAKSTAR always loved to go through dollar coins, and I thought that this is a suitable memorial photo( since I couldn’t find a speared eagle).
He actually was a good, exuberant contributor quite often, but his political outbursts cancelled some of that out. That "any questions" shtick in his political posts got old quickly. I think his "Biden supporter" comment might have completed the ban.
HIs enthusiasm was contagious. It was a pleasure to read comments from him along with Joey and many of you others- that make this hobby both interesting and enjoyable.
We had a pleasant PM exchange during his time he was jailed.
He will be missed.
He was not a mean spirited guy. I see some that get banned because they get a little carried away, and others that get banned for being outright mean and combative. I didn't always agree with what he said, but I never took anything personally. God speed, @OAKSTAR !
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
@Fraz said:
Mod let me return about a month after the circle and bar. Maybe he can liven things up ATC for a while (I tried).
I ain’t killing him off yet.
@MFeld said: @CRHer700 , your thread title gives readers unnecessary (even if only brief) cause for concern.
Agree. Please change it.
Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
I liked the guy! And it surprises me that he would get banned while a few “passive aggressive” really mean posters are still allowed to post. It’s like life sometimes the 💩 wins.
@Fraz said:
Mod let me return about a month after the circle and bar. Maybe he can liven things up ATC for a while (I tried).
I ain’t killing him off yet.
Banned means he's not coming back.
Not under " Oakstar " I know one that was banned a few years ago. less than 24 hrs. later we had a new member. Didn't think anything about it, but as I'd bought a coin from him pre ban. then another several months later..... guess what, same address. He never admitted it on here or by P.M. nor did he deny it.
@Fraz said:
Mod let me return about a month after the circle and bar. Maybe he can liven things up ATC for a while (I tried).
I ain’t killing him off yet.
Banned means he's not coming back.
Not under " Oakstar " I know one that was banned a few years ago. less than 24 hrs. later we had a new member. Didn't think anything about it, but as I'd bought a coin from him pre ban. then another several months later..... guess what, same address. He never admitted it on here or by P.M. nor did he deny it.
You’re a newb so you may not know — “In memory of [insert name]” definitely sounds like someone died — plus, a good way to get banned yourself is to start a thread lamenting the banning of someone else
@fathom said:
He PM"d me an apology so that is worth mentioning.
We all make mistakes.
He once made a political post. I suggested he remove it. He PMed me, mad because he thought i was disagreeing with him. I told him I just didn't want to see him banned. We had a nice chat and it was all worked out. He could be a little reflexive, but he always tried to work it out. I will miss him.
@Mizzou said:
Censoring is becoming quite common in the United States, never thought I'd live to see it.
It is not censoring. The mods posted forum rules that we all must follow. If you break a rule you are warned by the Mods and made aware of what you did.
If you break a rule a second time you get another warning. Third time put in jail...then a fourth or fifth time you may get banned.
The Mods provide ample warning and several chances before an outright ban. By the time you get banned you either don't care or are too stubborn to stop the violations.
@fathom said:
He PM"d me an apology so that is worth mentioning.
We all make mistakes.
Nice that he apologized to you however in order to get banned he committed multiple violations and ignored warnings from the Mod. 🧐
Let's be real. He wasn't a saint contrary to what some are saying here. 🙄
Not a single poster said or implied anything remotely close to that about the banned member.
If Saint is the standard, it's going to get mighty quiet around here...
I don't think anyone tried harder than Oakstar to fix any problems he started. That says a lot about him as a person.
I never said you have to be a saint to participate in the forums but you do have to follow the rules or risk being jailed and then banned if you continue violating the rules.
I don't feel sorry for him. He had many chances to correct his behavior.
@WQuarterFreddie said:
Ok. No one called him a saint but I am correct that in order to get banned he committed multiple violations and ignored warnings from the Mod. 🧐
Interesting how many on here are quick to defend a rule breaker.🧐
No one is defending those who break rules. Yet you driving home that point regarding a member who is no longer here is both unecessary and rude.
WQuarterFreddie- I enjoy your posts. It is beneath you to engage in the above activity.
You're better than that.
(Am I wrong?)
@Mizzou said:
Censoring is becoming quite common in the United States, never thought I'd live to see it.
Shocked it took this long for someone to make this comment. So I'll make the standard statement (cliche at this point):
This is a privately owned board. The owner has the right to allow or disallow any statements they wish. This is not a censorship issue. The owner of the message board is exercising its right by allowing whatever it wishes or not. This is NOT an infringement of anyone else's rights. You do not have the RIGHT to post on this board. It is a privilege extended by PCGS and it should be treated as such.
You all are too much. I will no longer comment on this subject.
It's a memorial thread started by friends of the departed member. If you were not a fan then you probably should not have commented in the first place.
@ElmerFusterpuck said:
He actually was a good, exuberant contributor quite often, but his political outbursts cancelled some of that out. That "any questions" shtick in his political posts got old quickly. I think his "Biden supporter" comment might have completed the ban.
He was in jail for a political post and if he made another one like mentioned by Elmer this is the reason he is gone.
We chatted a bit over the last couple of weeks by PM, since we were cell mates we had plenty of time to talk.
I told him to use caution while he was in jail and to make sure he did not post anything else political.
I guess my warning and the moderators warning fell on deaf ears.
If he comes back I hope he learned this is not the place for political posts.
Anyone else thinking about posting political stuff just don't do it, you see what happens.
I have been staying away from the forum so I don't push my luck. (too bad he didn't)
@WQuarterFreddie said:
Ok. No one called him a saint but I am correct that in order to get banned he committed multiple violations and ignored warnings from the Mod. 🧐
Interesting how many on here are quick to defend a rule breaker.🧐
I'll give you one thing--Every single post you make turns out to have been a waste of time to read (at best). I'll now find the "ignore" function on this board; congratulations!
I am one who detests when people make political posts on non-political boards. But your piling on, when you most certainly are not a "saint," on this thread, is remarkably inappropriate.
The ban hammer is probably why there's like 6 people that post on kitco anymore, although the rules there are much looser - you gotta F-up, even in the open forums.
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What happened to Oakstar?
Was it the post about cats?
I'm hoping you just mean banned, or do you mean passed away?
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I see he got banned....just freed up a spot on my ignore list!🤣😂
I looked through his recent comments and didn't find anything that appeared ban-worthy. Does anyone know what the offending comment was?
He actually was a good, exuberant contributor quite often, but his political outbursts cancelled some of that out. That "any questions" shtick in his political posts got old quickly. I think his "Biden supporter" comment might have completed the ban.
10-4,
My Instagram picturesErik
My registry sets
There were a number of political comments over the weekend. Likely got deleted by the mod.
HIs enthusiasm was contagious. It was a pleasure to read comments from him along with Joey and many of you others- that make this hobby both interesting and enjoyable.
We had a pleasant PM exchange during his time he was jailed.
He will be missed.
peacockcoins
He may be "reborn".
I just hope he got banned, instead of the alternative!
We lost too many here already.
In saying that, it doesn't mean I wish he did get banned.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.@OAKSTAR Mar 17, 2022 - Jan 29, 2024
Well, that sucks.
I know of at least one banned member who became reincarnated here under new identity and I'm sure there are a few others.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I as well am aware of one.
I wish him well, no matter the pseudonym. Peace Roy
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@CRHer700 , your thread title gives readers unnecessary (even if only brief) cause for concern.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
+1
I was worried some one else had died.
Hopefully we’ll be seeing a “MAPLESTAR” around here soon. No association with OAKSTAR, mind you.
Type collector, mainly into Seated. Young Numismatist. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON
He was not a mean spirited guy. I see some that get banned because they get a little carried away, and others that get banned for being outright mean and combative. I didn't always agree with what he said, but I never took anything personally. God speed, @OAKSTAR !
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
Mod let me return about a month after the circle and bar. Maybe he can liven things up ATC for a while (I tried).
I ain’t killing him off yet.
Banned means he's not coming back.
Good luck @OAKSTAR ! See you on the bourse!
Whewww... just the Ban Hammer... from the title of the thread, my mind was going in much darker direction!
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Content is shrinking—bad idea to ban him forever. He generates enthusiasm and posts.
Agree. Please change it.
I liked the guy! And it surprises me that he would get banned while a few “passive aggressive” really mean posters are still allowed to post. It’s like life sometimes the 💩 wins.
🥺
My current registry sets:
20th Century Type Set
Virtual DANSCO 7070
Slabbed IHC set - Missing the Anacs Slabbed coins
Well now he can RIP in peace.
Not under " Oakstar " I know one that was banned a few years ago. less than 24 hrs. later we had a new member. Didn't think anything about it, but as I'd bought a coin from him pre ban. then another several months later..... guess what, same address. He never admitted it on here or by P.M. nor did he deny it.
I hope he comes back. He seemed like a good guy.
He PM"d me an apology so that is worth mentioning.
We all make mistakes.
You’re a newb so you may not know — “In memory of [insert name]” definitely sounds like someone died — plus, a good way to get banned yourself is to start a thread lamenting the banning of someone else
Nice that he apologized to you however in order to get banned he committed multiple violations and ignored warnings from the Mod. 🧐
Let's be real. He wasn't a saint contrary to what some are saying here. 🙄
Not a single poster said or implied anything remotely close to that about the banned member.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
He once made a political post. I suggested he remove it. He PMed me, mad because he thought i was disagreeing with him. I told him I just didn't want to see him banned. We had a nice chat and it was all worked out. He could be a little reflexive, but he always tried to work it out. I will miss him.
If Saint is the standard, it's going to get mighty quiet around here...
I don't think anyone tried harder than Oakstar to fix any problems he started. That says a lot about him as a person.
To sort of pile on when the banned member is no longer able to defend himself is trite at best, disingenuous at worst.
peacockcoins
Ok. No one called him a saint but I am correct that in order to get banned he committed multiple violations and ignored warnings from the Mod. 🧐
Interesting how many on here are quick to defend a rule breaker.🧐
It is not censoring. The mods posted forum rules that we all must follow. If you break a rule you are warned by the Mods and made aware of what you did.
If you break a rule a second time you get another warning. Third time put in jail...then a fourth or fifth time you may get banned.
The Mods provide ample warning and several chances before an outright ban. By the time you get banned you either don't care or are too stubborn to stop the violations.
I never said you have to be a saint to participate in the forums but you do have to follow the rules or risk being jailed and then banned if you continue violating the rules.
I don't feel sorry for him. He had many chances to correct his behavior.
No one is defending those who break rules. Yet you driving home that point regarding a member who is no longer here is both unecessary and rude.
WQuarterFreddie- I enjoy your posts. It is beneath you to engage in the above activity.
You're better than that.
(Am I wrong?)
peacockcoins
Shocked it took this long for someone to make this comment. So I'll make the standard statement (cliche at this point):
This is a privately owned board. The owner has the right to allow or disallow any statements they wish. This is not a censorship issue. The owner of the message board is exercising its right by allowing whatever it wishes or not. This is NOT an infringement of anyone else's rights. You do not have the RIGHT to post on this board. It is a privilege extended by PCGS and it should be treated as such.
Edit for typo
“But…but… he was a FoRuM rULe bReAker” 🤓
For crying out loud Freddie, would you get a grip already?
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I have a feeling this thread is about to be closed.
You all are too much. I will no longer comment on this subject.
.> @WQuarterFreddie said:
It's a memorial thread started by friends of the departed member. If you were not a fan then you probably should not have commented in the first place.
Apparently I was wrong.
peacockcoins
Sorry to see @OAKSTAR banned.
He was in jail for a political post and if he made another one like mentioned by Elmer this is the reason he is gone.
We chatted a bit over the last couple of weeks by PM, since we were cell mates we had plenty of time to talk.
I told him to use caution while he was in jail and to make sure he did not post anything else political.
I guess my warning and the moderators warning fell on deaf ears.
If he comes back I hope he learned this is not the place for political posts.
Anyone else thinking about posting political stuff just don't do it, you see what happens.
I have been staying away from the forum so I don't push my luck. (too bad he didn't)
I'll give you one thing--Every single post you make turns out to have been a waste of time to read (at best). I'll now find the "ignore" function on this board; congratulations!
I am one who detests when people make political posts on non-political boards. But your piling on, when you most certainly are not a "saint," on this thread, is remarkably inappropriate.
Good Riddance. RGDS!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
is this the obituary?
(just want 2bnb4tl)
The ban hammer is probably why there's like 6 people that post on kitco anymore, although the rules there are much looser - you gotta F-up, even in the open forums.