The phoenix will rise again and fly ever higher.

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Bear
Bear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
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With the exit of a number of the loud, raucus and other souls, new people will

now be given the opportunity to bloom and flourish. Nobody need stay who is offended

by the rules, and nobody need leave who is content and satisfied with what this Forum offers.

In time ,people realize that no single person or group of people is irreplaceable. We will go on

because that is the nature of things. I wish well all who have left, but having made their decision,

the rest of us will go on with our collecting and communicating on this Forum. While the ground will

shake for a few days, the natural order of things will be restored regardless of the periodic

inflammatory and sensational announcements we may hear from the dissatisfied and discontented.
There once was a place called
Camelotimage

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  • FC57Coins
    FC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
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    Your wise words are only matched by your love of toned coins and jelly donuts Mr. Bear image
  • RegistryCoin
    RegistryCoin Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭✭
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    It's hard to put into words, but we have lost something... something about "family" comes to mind.
    For the phoenix to rise again, we must admit to ourselves that we have lost a part of "us". image
  • Bear
    Bear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
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    Always good to see the cigar smoking dog Frank.

    You are among the people who make this Forum a family.

    In life there sometimes comes a time when a family must split apart

    for the good and welfare of all. The freedom of choice is left to each of us, which part of the

    family we are most comfortable with. There is no right or wrong ,there is only the choice.
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • ccr
    ccr Posts: 2,446
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    Things are a bit quiet here on the western front. The free-for-all that starts on fridays isn`t around. Interesting.
  • DanC
    DanC Posts: 1,189
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    Hey Bear, What's a "Pheonix?" image
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  • truthteller
    truthteller Posts: 1,240 ✭✭
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    I'm really beginning like the little bear.image

    TRUTH
  • Bear
    Bear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
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    Dan, a Phoenix is a mythical bird creature that lives and at the end of its life span, flames

    up and burns to ashes. From these ashes, it rises once again ,more beautiful then ever.

    It is a wonderful parable, teaching rebirth and renewal of life, hope and the human spirit.
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • Fairlaneman
    Fairlaneman Posts: 10,428 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    imageimage

    Ken
  • RegistryCoin
    RegistryCoin Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭✭
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    Some of the best philosophers aren't necessarily the best spellers. image
  • Bear
    Bear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
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    Hey, did you ever try to type with two big paws and long claws.

    Its very hard to hit the right letters. Anyhow, bears never could spell well.image
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • RegistryCoin
    RegistryCoin Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭✭
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    Understood. Nobody's being "negetive" here. image
    ps. Hey, Clank. Another character? Bare Bear.
    (or Ursa Undress, for you latin speaking movie buffs)
  • FatMan
    FatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
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    Bear,

    Other than the cigar smoking dog's ashes, there are no ashes for the phoenix to rise from.

    Nothing has really changed here. People come and go for various reasons all the time. People often visit multiple forums. Yes, its popular to voice concern over the banning of members, but little has changed. I always visit NGC and spent quite a bit of time over at NumisAddict tonight. I found it interesting over there due to the apparent mass migration that has taken place. But as I am here I also notice that many of the folks visiting over there have also posted here this evening. These are just other cyberstops in the cyber world for those of us that choose to spend time in this strange manner.

    The CU forum appears to be the largest, therefore assembling the largest pool of knowledge. People will end up here for that reason alone as I believe the primary reason for the existence of these forums is the thirst for knowledge. Rest well tonight as I know it is bedtime for all little bears. Fatman needs sleep as well. Good night to our busy little bear friend.
  • MacCoin
    MacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
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    CU is my home and I feel like an empty nester like something is now missing. oh well I seen a lot of people come and go.
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer
  • DanC
    DanC Posts: 1,189
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    Bear... I'm sorry - you're describing a Phoenix. image I knew what that was.
    It's also a city in Arizona.

    I'm just messing with you. image
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  • DoctorOfTone
    DoctorOfTone Posts: 81
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    There is nobody to blame for the new rules except all those who participated in the childish behavior exhibited over the last few weeks. Those who stirred the pot and created controversey and conspired to form a vigilante group to go after the doctors and sellers of coins are to blame, they do not understand this business and David Hall was smart to nip it now. Actions that were being discussed on here could have undermined confidence in the coin industry and hurt many peoples livlihoods. And for what, what purpose would it serve that would even approach the serious damage that could have been done by short sighted dudley do-rights spouting off and pointing fingers accusing people of something without proof. I congratulate Mr. Hall for putting down the insolent members who were stirring up trouble for troubles sake. The group was getting downright frightening everytime they went after someone and even sicker was these people looked foreward to who they could flame next. SO, thank you Mr. Hall for putting things straight and ending the reign of those members who thought that they were all knowing and the hobby's watchdogs. They were half right they were dogs who days of running in a pack are over now. There is justice.

    The Doctor
    The D.O.T.
  • IrishMike
    IrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
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    Doctor of Tone, whoever you are and I suspect you are not a new member, that is one of the most inaccurate, exaggerated descriptions put forth about this forum I have read. Besides being childlike and finger pointing. Please provide one shred of proof how anything typed in here has hurt one persons legitimate livelihood or damaged the coin hobby.

    Posts like yours illustrate better than anything why censorship is a lousy idea.
  • DoctorOfTone
    DoctorOfTone Posts: 81
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    Trust me, there were skeletons about to be uncovered and the market could have lost faith just like the Arthur Anderson-Enron financial meltdown did to Corporate America and its finacial reporting systems.
    The D.O.T.
  • DoctorOfTone
    DoctorOfTone Posts: 81
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    Mike,

    You were one of the main violaters as I recall so having your wings clipped is just what the doctor ordered.

    The Doc
    The D.O.T.
  • IrishMike
    IrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
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    Just the sort of reply I suspected. Another blowhard with an ax to grind.
  • DoctorOfTone
    DoctorOfTone Posts: 81
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    Look who is talking, I am not the one who was part of the "Posse". Look towards thyself for the truth. It is there just peel of the layer of denial.
    The D.O.T.
  • MadMonk
    MadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
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    I don't understand "DoctorOfTone" comments at all. Please be specific, your general statements are niether helpful, enlightening, nor are they constructive.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
  • cosmicdebris
    cosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
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    So D.O.T. who else are you?
    Bill

    image

    09/07/2006
  • coinguy1
    coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
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    To anyone who is tempted to respond to the doctor of bologna - why waste your time? It is obvious from his posts that he has an agenda and he doesn't have a problem with speaking nonsense.

    Specifically, the "posse" he has mentioned, obviously had nothing to do with David Hall's recent actions and comments. The bologna man is apparently nervous about the consequences of what he and/or his buddies have been doing to coins and to people.
  • ksteelheader
    ksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭
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    I agree with coinguy1......but my spelling of bologna would have to be bullogna.....I have already seen where this Bonehead is here only to try to disrupt things. He clearly needs to be disregarded.........
    ...Ken
  • eagle7
    eagle7 Posts: 1,441
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    People who do not do their homework and those who like to listen to snake oil salesman have been getting cheated since Adam. The people who cheat them have been laughing and calling them "sucker" behind thier back since Adam. Those people have been dying since Adam. Those who cheat people do not escape. The wheel turns slow but it turns. Those who cheat people will have to give up their ill gotten gains when they meet the Death Angel. "Doctor" in reference to coins is not an endearing term around here. Go on about your business and seal your own fate, leave us alone!image
    In an insane society, a sane person will appear to be insane.
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with the comments of the experienced board members. But please, everyone, could we lay off the anti-doctors sentiment? It is getting to the point that almost wish that I went to law school or "CEO" school instead of medical school.

    Perhaps, we can come up with a better term for "coin doctors":
    coin alterers
    coin destroyers
    coin disfigurers

    Something that has a (more) negative connotation.

    Robert
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • IrishMike
    IrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
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    Mark of course I agree with your statements, I just wanted to see if he had anything to back it up or was just trolling. We got our answer.
  • MadMonk
    MadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
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    << <i>Something that has a (more) negative connotation.

    Robert >>



    CoinEnhancer?
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
  • MacCoin
    MacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
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    I would rather be flamed than censored. I don't live this a bit.
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer
  • ursabear
    ursabear Posts: 1,888 ✭
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    To put the thread back on its tracks...

    Thank you, bear. I think you are more accurate about the near future than some will admit.

    Some basic things that have ruled my life and have made my life a great one:

    What goes around comes around.
    Having people that love you and respect you is a cool thing.
    The love or respect you give is proportional to the love or respect you receive.
    Honesty is best delivered with soft gloves instead of a steel hammer.
    Everyone has feelings.

    Now, to make it coin related - I got a common G-F buffalo in change yesterday! I think I'll spend it at a place where kids go...
    image
  • DoctorOfTone
    DoctorOfTone Posts: 81
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    Coinguy, et al,

    There you all go again, the name calling, the lack of respect, the negativity, the "get out of here" type comments, the better than you know it all attitude, the he must have an agenda so disregard him mentality and finally the developing of these wild theories to fit your needs,(i.e he must feel guilty about what he is doing to others). The same old characteristics that I have seen for months now. Why do you all have to be like that. Just look at how you are as agroup. I am sure that each one of you is a fantastic individual but put you people all together in a forum and you get a group of complete jerks. It really is a pitty and I wish I could disclose who I am, but I know some of you from shows and on this forum and I don't want to burn bridges and upset people.

    The Doc
    The D.O.T.
  • MadMonk
    MadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
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    D.O.T.
    You still havent explained what your talking about. What was going to destroy the hobby? That'a a legitimate, non-aggressive inquiry.
    Oh, by the way, the world is going to end today.....now you figure out what I mean.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
  • FatMan
    FatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
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    Directed to:The Doc

    PLONK!
  • Bear
    Bear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
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    Doctor ofTone," It is sometimes better to remain silent

    and be thought a fool, then to speak up and be proven one". (Old Proverb)

    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • MacCoin
    MacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
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    << <i>group of complete jerks >>


    doc
    I think that is flaming maybe you should be the next one to hit the road talking to yourself.
    No you don't think so
    its ok for one ane not the other?
    thats kind of like the way Iran is run.
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer

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