Toe the line? or AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO GET BANNED IMMEDIATELY!

CaptMorgan · April 25, 2011 7:21AM

Censorship.

I know its a 'FREE' site, but its not FREE. Every time we buy a coin, or sell a coin housed in plastic, we fund sites like this.

A zero tolerance policy is ridiculous and childish. Not too mention patently UNAMERICAN

Just another reason I buy UNSLABBED PM'S and not coins in plastic.

And thank you for the soon to be bamming Im sure for not bowing to the almighty PCGS.

ALL HAIL PCGS

Bochiman · April 25, 2011 7:25AM

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llafoe · April 25, 2011 7:30AM

There's still time to edit your post!

I'm in the military... we have zero tolerance policies for most everything. I'd like to think as a member of the military, that I'm the consummate American.

CaptMorgan · April 25, 2011 7:33AM

With limited rights?

You are more than an American in my view, but the fact that you serve does not mean I think you should have less rights.

Zero Tolerance policies are ALWAYS abused.

No editing needed.

I speak my mind under the rights given to me under the first amendment.

Even if that means a deletion of my forum membership.

SPEAK UP ITS YOUR MONEY FUNDING THIS SITE AND THE PEOPLE AT PCGS

ambro51 · April 25, 2011 7:35AM

well dont worry if your forum membership is deleted Im sure youll get another one.

relicsncoins · April 25, 2011 7:41AM

<< With limited rights?

You are more than an American in my view, but the fact that you serve does not mean I think you should have less rights.

Zero Tolerance policies are ALWAYS abused.

No editing needed.

I speak my mind under the rights given to me under the first amendment.

Even if that means a deletion of my forum membership.

SPEAK UP ITS YOUR MONEY FUNDING THIS SITE AND THE PEOPLE AT PCGS >>

It always amazes me when people believe that the constitution somehow applies to a private chatboard. The first amendment was to protect citizens from government. You have the right to say what ever you well please on these boards, and PCGS has the right to ban you. No one is stopping your from saying anything, but sometimes those words have consequences. Try pitching your first amendment argument in a Las Vegas Casino sometime. You will quickly be escorted to the door and never let back in and probably banned from every other casino in Vegas.

dollarsandcents · April 25, 2011 7:43AM

<< With limited rights?

You are more than an American in my view, but the fact that you serve does not mean I think you should have less rights.

Zero Tolerance policies are ALWAYS abused.

No editing needed.

I speak my mind under the rights given to me under the first amendment.

Even if that means a deletion of my forum membership.

SPEAK UP ITS YOUR MONEY FUNDING THIS SITE AND THE PEOPLE AT PCGS >>

ummmmmmmm.....you have no such first amendment rights on an internet forum such as this.

llafoe · April 25, 2011 7:44AM

Now you have two posts to edit...

We all have limited rights... there's a speed limit, a legal drinking age, we vote for our politicians (not the one we vote for always wins), etc.

I do speak up... if I (or you) are bammed, then we'll have no voice... is this the topic you wish to lose your voice?

I think you may be interpreting your first amendment rights too broadly.

cmerlo1 · April 25, 2011 7:46AM

By your logic, I should be able to come into your house and write on your walls, and be able to write whatever I wanted to, even if it offended you. If you threw me out for doing that, you would be censoring me.

I am a strong believer in the first amendment, but I don't believe it applies to private property, which is what these boards are. Its PCGS' house, and we obey their rules when we're in it.

TorinoCobra71 · April 25, 2011 7:48AM

*** POOF ***

Bossman88 · April 25, 2011 7:51AM

Going, going, soon to be gone.

questor54 · April 25, 2011 7:54AM

Is it 'toe the line' or 'tow the line'? Whichever it is, I want to do it.

coirn · April 25, 2011 7:55AM

The days of "quiet dignity" are long gone.
You want to leave? Leave. Raising a ruckus on your way out is unseemly a bit cowardly.

llafoe · April 25, 2011 7:55AM

<< Is it 'toe the line' or 'tow the line'? Whichever it is, I want to do it. >>

It's toe the line... a reference to sailors placing their toes on the lines of the planks. It simply means to follow a standard.

questor54 · April 25, 2011 8:08AM

<< 

<< Is it 'toe the line' or 'tow the line'? Whichever it is, I want to do it. >>

It's toe the line... a reference to sailors placing their toes on the lines of the planks. It simply means to follow a standard. >>

Thanks, I never knew that!

derryb · April 25, 2011 8:17AM

<< SPEAK UP ITS YOUR MONEY FUNDING THIS SITE AND THE PEOPLE AT PCGS >>

The only people funding this site and paying PCGS employees are the ones paying memberships and paying for grading services. PCGS gets no royalties from purchases of PCGS graded items.

Old saying in the newspaper business: "Freedom of the press belongs to those that own one." Collectors Universe owns this one and I am thankful to them for the privilege to participate on it. Abuse of that privilege has its costs. Not even the internet is free; you gotta pay a provider to access it.

LindeDad · April 25, 2011 8:27AM

Being one of the ones that pays membership and grading fee it is my opinion you’re out of line.
Like I have said before the host of the party has the right to kick you out for not bothering to clean your shoes before coming to the party.

Type2 · April 25, 2011 8:34AM

DonWillis · April 25, 2011 9:29AM

This guy was a suicide bomber!!

Monstarcoins · April 25, 2011 9:30AM

<< This guy was a suicide bomber!! >>

You could really throw him off by now banning him lol

golfer72 · April 25, 2011 9:32AM

And never forget this. You have freedom of speech but you are not allowed to shout fire in a crowded theater.

TwoSides2aCoin · April 25, 2011 9:33AM

My granddaughter is still waiting for me to get her a "Dora the Explorer" coin. Any ideas ?

llafoe · April 25, 2011 9:35AM

<< 

<< This guy was a suicide bomber!! >>

You could really throw him off by not banning him lol >>

Fixed it for you...

tahoe98 · April 25, 2011 9:38AM

...i guess i should cancel the welcome emoticon.

JamesMurray · April 25, 2011 9:50AM

Suicide bomber is actually quite an apt description , i'd wager the reason that thread went up was to conclude with exactly what happened in order to create threads elsewhere about the percieved injustices of the forum.

llafoe · April 25, 2011 9:51AM

<< I'd wager the reason that thread went up was to conclude with exactly what happened in order to create threads elsewhere about the percieved injustices of the forum. >>

Can you rewrite this sentence in 10 words or less?

derryb · April 25, 2011 9:53AM

five for me, I'm slow.

CaptHenway · April 25, 2011 9:53AM

Which comic did the routine about the World's Oldest Kamikaze Pilot????

JamesMurray · April 25, 2011 9:54AM

<< 

<< I'd wager the reason that thread went up was to conclude with exactly what happened in order to create threads elsewhere about the percieved injustices of the forum. >>

Can you rewrite this sentence in 10 words or less?

>>

lol i know..i shoulda been a lawyer lol

Staircoins · April 25, 2011 9:57AM

Some folks are their own worst enemies.

llafoe · April 25, 2011 9:58AM

<< Some folks are their own worst enemies. >>

I am NOT my ex-wife, although I do dress like her!

SaorAlba · April 25, 2011 10:04AM

<< 

I am NOT my ex-wife, although I do dress like her!

>>

Oh, that is you?

SportsModerator · April 25, 2011 10:06AM

SBM

Suicide By Moderator.

Sad that such a performance must be wasted here when there are so many more outlets for creativity available, say one's local theater group, or just a local community organizer to represent the downtrodden and oppressed. Attica! Attica! Cry it from the rooftops! However, I would suggest that prior to embarking on this new and exciting path, a crash course in Civics 101 as to what the First Amendment actually constitutes might serve you well, though we do approve of you yelling "ALL HAIL PCGS" from said rooftop.

JamesMurray · April 25, 2011 10:12AM

"SBM

Suicide By Moderator."

A new message board term is "coined" please excuse the unavoidable pun

TexasNationals · April 25, 2011 10:14AM

Yeah, I have seen some Suicide by Moderators and that was just pathetic.

mingot · April 25, 2011 10:18AM

We call 'em "rage quits".

llafoe · April 25, 2011 10:19AM

<< ...........and for heavens sakes, it's TOW the line. Poor grammar and spelling undermine any good rant or suicidal plunge off a cliff. >>

It may be tow the line if you drive a wrecker or are the pilot of a towboat, otherwise it's toe the line.

SportsModerator · April 25, 2011 10:21AM

<< 

<< ...........and for heavens sakes, it's TOW the line. Poor grammar and spelling undermine any good rant or suicidal plunge off a cliff. >>

It may be tow the line if you drive a wrecker or are a pilot of a towboat, otherwise it's toe the line.

>>

Yes, I had to correct myself on that one. I googled and sure enough, toe the line is correct. Do you all see how informative these boards really are? Foolish to give up this wealth of knowledge at our fingertips

TexasNationals · April 25, 2011 10:23AM

I've notice a rise recently in our constitutionalists friends who seemly have stopped their learnedness is the 8th graid or soe. Not usre what conection their may be?

Huh's

llafoe · April 25, 2011 10:23AM

<< 

<< 

<< ...........and for heavens sakes, it's TOW the line. Poor grammar and spelling undermine any good rant or suicidal plunge off a cliff. >>

It may be tow the line if you drive a wrecker or are a pilot of a towboat, otherwise it's toe the line.

>>

Yes, I had to correct myself on that one. I googled and sure enough, toe the line is correct. Do you all see how informative these boards really are? Foolish to give up this wealth of knowledge at our fingertips >>

We'll have to toe the line while we're playing quarters on the PCGS table at CSNS... see, if you try hard enough, EVERY thread can be coin related!

KollectorKing · April 25, 2011 10:23AM

"Rule 6) This forum is about US Coins. If your post is not directly related to US Coins then this is the wrong forum. Do not post it or your posting privileges may be removed."

PawPaul · April 25, 2011 10:25AM

........if one must go , then it's only fitting to go out in a blaze of fire

crypto79 · April 25, 2011 10:26AM

Ksteelheader is that you little buddy?

crazyhounddog · April 25, 2011 10:30AM

<< This guy was a suicide bomber!! >>

sweetwilliet · April 25, 2011 10:35AM

<< *** POOF *** >>

I'll take your "poof" and raise you another "poof" plus a "wow".

SaorAlba · April 25, 2011 10:36AM

I do believe we need to hear a little Johnny Cash:

Walk The Line

llafoe · April 25, 2011 10:36AM

<< 

<< *** POOF *** >>

I'll take your "poof" and raise you another "poof" plus a "wow". >>

What did the PCGS Coin Forum dog say? Poof, Poof, Wow, Wow.

TexasNationals · April 25, 2011 10:39AM

What did the PCGS Coin Forum dog say? Poof, Poof, Wow, Wow.

Then 2 suicide bomber came along and flicked 2 switches and BAM BAM............................and thy will be done!

Russ · April 25, 2011 10:41AM

This thread has potential.

Russ, NCNE

JamesMurray · April 25, 2011 10:47AM

<< I do believe we need to hear a little Johnny Cash:

Walk The Line >>

The Man in Black , quite fitting really , thanks Saor Alba

i didnt know the paper in the fretboard trick , thats brilliant

questor54 · April 25, 2011 10:47AM

<< And never forget this. You have freedom of speech but you are not allowed to shout fire in a crowded theater. >>

Unless the theater is on fire.

Toe the line? or AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO GET BANNED IMMEDIATELY!

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