Is it just me, or is there a lot more rude, self centered people on the Boards than there used to be

BigE · February 5, 2005 2:25AM

In the past when you helped find someone a coin, helped them with a question or did a favor they would at least give you a PM or thumbs-up. Also it seems like some just log on to make intimidating posts for no reason whatsoever. Lots of "Road Rage" lately and bad manners, I hope it changes

------------------BigE

sTONER · February 5, 2005 2:31AM

i resemble those remarks

NumisMe · February 5, 2005 2:34AM

It's not just you!

BigE · February 5, 2005 2:37AM

At least I am not alone

-----------BigE

mgoodm3 · February 5, 2005 2:41AM

%#@&!

Shamika · February 5, 2005 2:42AM

I think it comes in waves.

Bustman · February 5, 2005 2:43AM

I don't know. Has the snake been here lately?

darktone · February 5, 2005 2:46AM

when the forum start getting diluted with OT stuff the post quality will drop.

Gemini · February 5, 2005 2:47AM

I'd say they're barking up the wrong tree.......

dthigpen · February 5, 2005 2:48AM

<< <i>when the forum start getting diluted with OT stuff the post quality will drop. >>

Case in point.

ldhair · February 5, 2005 2:52AM

I was thinking it was a bit better lately.
I have a new rule for myself. Never post more than one rude comment per day

Just kidding. It seems to change day to day.

Manorcourtman · February 5, 2005 3:16AM

I also thought things were a bit more positive lately, although I only stop by every few days now. It seems like we have alot of new people lately which is good imho.

zzbudzz · February 5, 2005 3:28AM

well...i'll apologize in advance, if i forget to thank someone for they're help.....

(because... man i need some help)

Purple73 · February 5, 2005 3:33AM

I think the legend thing of "wannabe dealers" didn't help much. I've been here a year and I have noticed that there isn't alot of educational threads lately.

Being still relativly new to the forum even after a year......its hard to contribute......but I try when a question comes up an have a small clue of the answer

littlejohn · February 5, 2005 3:48AM

It's not just you!
YOUR RIGHT!
98% most all the time.
littlejohn

CoinOnTheCob · February 5, 2005 3:57AM

I’ve been on this site for only a few months and I have asked many questions. I have always gotten many answers to each question; either informative or funny. (I appreciate both.) It never occurred to me to send someone a PM and thank them, although, I have often thanked them in the thread. I think it is one of those forum-etiquette items that people may be unaware of. So, let me say thank you to everyone who has taken the time and effort to cure my ignorance.

keets · February 5, 2005 4:12AM

....................and with this thread, i'm reminded of an old saying:

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

al h.

michael · February 5, 2005 4:23AM

no its not you

ask the person who posted above me

Myqqy · February 5, 2005 4:26AM

I want names of who these rude, self centered people are!!

TWODOGS · February 5, 2005 4:36AM

That's the charm, beauty and reason for the Internet...to allow you to meet all the buttheads in the world that you don't get to meet in person.

Bear · February 5, 2005 4:39AM

Oh yeh, well Listen up pilgrim and listen good

we is as polite as ever. So dont be making

any silly remarks.

razorface1027 · February 5, 2005 4:49AM

That's the charm, beauty and reason for the Internet...to allow you to meet all the buttheads in the world that you don't get to meet in person.

Stated with such preciseness...My sentiments exactly.

relayer · February 5, 2005 5:00AM

<< <i>That's the charm, beauty and reason for the Internet...to allow you to meet all the buttheads in the world that you don't get to meet in person. >>

A number of people seek attention here to make up for voids in their personal life.

But none of the buttheads can agree on who should be their king.

Catch22 · February 5, 2005 5:00AM

No, I have always thought we were rude, self centered and obnoxious...from the very beginning. Oh,wait, nevermind...I thought I was in the Open Forum.

IrishMike · February 5, 2005 5:07AM

Nope it's about the same as it is normally. The exception is that there a few who will always find something to attempt to aggravate and those few tend not to give up on it when they start it. I am not referring to any dealers either real or wannabe either.

JRocco · February 5, 2005 5:11AM

No big deal, take the good with the bad, it makes your skin thicker. Now go respond educationally to my post about die polish lines-RIGHT NOW !!!

RickMilauskas · February 5, 2005 5:21AM

I agree with the initial post...I see a good bit of people jumping to conclusions and wanting to "go out and lynch the Frankenstein monster" before we hear the whole story.

We should be able to use this forum for educational purposes and to protect each other from unsavory characters who might try to scam us, but we need to be careful not to accuse anyone unjustly. While we should all be cautious with our money, some of us seem to be a bit overly suspicious IMO. (I always wanted to use that! -IMO that is)

Remember...innocent until proven guilty.

IrishMike · February 5, 2005 5:23AM

Rick its always been like that here, it isn't a new phenomenom. What is new about it is with all the new members that have joined recently they noise level is higher as more of them think its the norm around here.

Murphy · February 5, 2005 5:37AM

What on Earth are you insinuating? Are you trying to start something, huh? DO you feel lucky? Well, do ya???

Never mind - just kidding.

Fairlaneman · February 5, 2005 5:57AM

Hey "E"....Bite Me....hows that ?

stman · February 5, 2005 6:22AM

Then again sometimes one can just be honest and straight up with their opinion and it's taken as "Rude."

Sometimes folks on here don't want to hear honest opinions and want a nice response (suck-up
comes to mind.)

I for one am not so great with a keyboard to articulate a well written response or debate.
In person though.... I can tell someone where to stick it and they don't even know they've been
told so. On a keyboard I just tell them to stick it. Much easier and faster, as well as to the point.

Baley · February 5, 2005 6:24AM

Is it just me, or is there a lot more rude, self centered people on the Boards than there used to be?

It's just you, fool. Shove it. Now, let's get back to talking about my coins...

FoundingFather · February 5, 2005 8:50AM

Hi BigE ol bud

CalGold · February 5, 2005 9:04AM

As far as I can tell there are only two or three really nasty people who post here consistently. A couple insist on fighting with everyone and a couple are just arrogant and snide. None are people with any standing in the coin world.

There are some exhibitionist types who need to show us every coin they buy or grade they receive, but they mean well and are basically harmless.

And even though some dealers get flamed here, even the awnry ones are good to have around as they add a professional perspective.

CG

Edited to Add: I also agree with what Stman said. Some folks are easily offended when an honest opinion is given and it is not what they were hoping to hear.

FatMan · February 5, 2005 9:07AM

Hey Tree, you've been around the block more than once here. What comes around, goes around and the screwballs finally leave but only to be replaced with new wannabe trolls. Go get a beer and relax.

RickMilauskas · February 5, 2005 9:08AM

Well, in the spirit of the cranky people I just want to tell everyone to SHOVE OFF!

Just kidding!

ksteelheader · February 5, 2005 9:36AM

cladking · February 5, 2005 10:01AM

There have always been a lot of great people here and lots of information. There is
a general "tone" to the board which changes. It seems as though most people are
trying to be polite and most are succeeding in recent months. Even when there is a
fairly rude post, it often appears that the poster was attempting more to be blunt and
honest than rude.

In any case there are still lots of great threads and some OT just as always. I really
don't have a problem with OT and on rare occasion will even post OT or to such threads.
I usually avoid posting OT in good threads even to thank someone for information or
explanations. Perhaps I need to get in the habit of sending more PM's for such occasions.

K6AZ · February 5, 2005 10:22AM

<< <i>As far as I can tell there are only two or three really nasty people who post here consistently. A couple insist on fighting with everyone and a couple are just arrogant and snide. None are people with any standing in the coin world.

There are some exhibitionist types who need to show us every coin they buy or grade they receive, but they mean well and are basically harmless.

And even though some dealers get flamed here, even the awnry ones are good to have around as they add a professional perspective.

CG

Edited to Add: I also agree with what Stman said. Some folks are easily offended when an honest opinion is given and it is not what they were hoping to hear. >>

And then there are those who have to trash every coin posted here.

fountainheadgold · February 5, 2005 10:39AM

<< <i>....................and with this thread, i'm reminded of an old saying:

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

al h.

>>

I agree

pharmer · March 19, 2005 2:05AM

The last two days have reminded me of this thread, and the incorrect initial assertion, which implied that new members were at the heart of the author's perceived "problem", which I thought did not exist in any event. But to give his complaint the benefit of doubt, his "problem" may be illustrated by the majority of threads comprising the first page, in which very few if any new members have participated.

coppercoins · March 19, 2005 2:18AM

I just skip the unprofessional, uninformative threads...most of them.

RayJay · March 19, 2005 2:22AM

I nominate DORKkarl as king

LeeG · March 19, 2005 2:27AM

Why waste your time or post in response to these people? Just feeding the fire of their desire. My major concern with the boards since I've started posting here is "Way To Much OT Stuff Going On Now" and I haven't been here very long. Let's stick to coin topics and coin related information. Thanks, Lee

ER · March 19, 2005 2:30AM

It's just you, Tree. New people come on, but generally, the Boards are the same.

Is it just me, or is there a lot more rude, self centered people on the Boards than there used to be

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