I'm Done with Net54

[drcy]

I'm staying!

[2dueces]

Barry sold me my first batch of T206’s many moons ago. One by one the old timers exit the Net. It’s a darn shame.

[D.P.Johnson]

I'm leaving the board too.
Gonna go heat up some leftover pizza.
See you back here in a few minutes...

[edhans]

The forum will be a poorer place without Barry.

[basesareempty]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

chase the pickle juice with whiskey. It's amazing.

Pickle shots are big around these parts!

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by basesareempty

Pickle shots are big around these parts!

I lost my pickle shot v-card a couple weekends ago. I wish I still had the card instead of tasting that crap...

[drcy]

Of course Barry is welcome back if he chooses to return. A valuable member.

[CobbSpikedMe]

As much as I like Barry and hope he reconsiders leaving, I didn't see anything in that watercooler post that was so egregious that it would make me want to leave the boards forever. Perhaps the comment didn't hit home with me like it did with Barry, but it's just a comment on a message board and I can walk away from it and cool off. I hope he does the same and after he cools off he decides to come back to the board. No harm no foul Barry, you're welcome back any time.

[MikeGarcia]

...I'm staying despite the dramas and sideshows , etc. , only because every once in a while someone posts a scan of a card or postcard or photo or bit of memorabilia of my favorite era old baseball players. I'll start today with these. The Burke postcard Chuck Klein was a short print made only because he was the National League MVP ; the original owner told me it was sold at the All Star Game ; ..And Joe was added to the 1937-39 Orcajo Cincinnati Reds postcard set in time for the '39 World Series. ; brilliant timing and marketing. I believe the Reds lost. Badly.
..
..

[RedsFan1941]

don’t let the terrorists win barry.

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

As much as I like Barry and hope he reconsiders leaving, I didn't see anything in that watercooler post that was so egregious that it would make me want to leave the boards forever. Perhaps the comment didn't hit home with me like it did with Barry, but it's just a comment on a message board and I can walk away from it and cool off. I hope he does the same and after he cools off he decides to come back to the board. No harm no foul Barry, you're welcome back any time.

+1

[drcy]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

As much as I like Barry and hope he reconsiders leaving, I didn't see anything in that watercooler post that was so egregious that it would make me want to leave the boards forever. Perhaps the comment didn't hit home with me like it did with Barry, but it's just a comment on a message board and I can walk away from it and cool off. I hope he does the same and after he cools off he decides to come back to the board. No harm no foul Barry, you're welcome back any time.

There are a couple of who I consider dumbasses at Net54, especially when it comes to certain subjects. But I just roll my eyes, and close the thread if need be, and they don't cause any harm to me. They likely give insight and good contributions on other topics in other threads and may perfectly upstanding citizens and nice guys away from the keyboard.

As with most, I don't need to hear anyone's political opinions or conspiracy theories at a baseball card site-- though saying you bought Obama's or Reagan's autograph because you think he was a great and your favorite President is fine by me.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by wazoo

+1

+2

I'm not even sure what Barry was most upset about: What the politician said, or having a couple forum members remind us of what she said. In any case, I think it was an over-reaction, but whatever, it's his decision.

[biggsdaddycool]

I’ve grown weary myself of both sides of politics. There is so much outrage and finger pointing in both sides that it has become exhausting.

I don’t often post on here, but I read knowledgeable posts about cards constantly (and to occasionally buy something cool).

Cards, and the like, are my escape from real world BS. On Net54, as well as on my Twitter, I avoid anything political at all costs.

If I see anything that has certain topics, I just block it or walk away. I think we all need to do that a little more and enjoy and appreciate our fellowship & knowledge.

We have a brotherhood here, and for good or for bad, we are all in this together. All of this divisiveness is unnecessary.

Like the one fella said earlier, can’t we just talk about cards. I’ll add, rather than about each other?

I love this board, but I’ll avoid the areas and posts that aren’t about cards.


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[Fred]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

As much as I like Barry and hope he reconsiders leaving, I didn't see anything in that watercooler post that was so egregious that it would make me want to leave the boards forever. Perhaps the comment didn't hit home with me like it did with Barry, but it's just a comment on a message board and I can walk away from it and cool off. I hope he does the same and after he cools off he decides to come back to the board. No harm no foul Barry, you're welcome back any time.

I don't think it was "that" post in particular, it's a culmination of crud, it was like the straw that broke the camel's back.

I just hope that if/when he comes back, nobody gives him a rash of shit because he came back. I rarely go into shit for brains mode, but I will if that occurs.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Goodbye and good riddance!

Just because a political figure made the comment does not make it a political comment. It was a stupid and insensitive comment to make no matter who said it. If it were some actor, sports star, celebrity or other notable figure that had made the comment that I quoted we wouldn't even be having this discussion and it wouldn't be considered political. But Because Ilhan Omar made the comment, you want to call it political. You're the dumbass!

Edited to add: We use phrases like "Never Forget" but if we don't condemn comments like hers (again regardless of who said it), then we have forgotten.

[egri]

I think it's ironic that Barry's thread has drawn more attention to the 9/11 thread than it would've received if he had said nothing and left the forum quietly instead. I didn't see anything in the 9/11 thread that irked me to the point of leaving the forum, but maybe we just have different thresholds. When I see a member continually bring up politics on here, I put them on my ignore list and leave it at that (and to Cliff's point in post #11, I do it regardless of whether or not I agree with the member's politics; if I wanted to talk politics, there are a couple dozen places I would come before here. I appreciate that Leon runs this board the way he does).

[mrmopar]

I found this mildly funny. If idiots are everywhere, then there are certainly going to be some here anyway, right?

Originally Posted by barrysloate

There are idiots everywhere, I don't need to come here to find them.

[steve B]

I don't know Barry personally, but his being here was something that made me think this list was pretty good, since I knew of him from so many ads years ago.
It's sad that he's leaving.

There are some in this thread that should be glad Leon is in charge of the ban hammer and not me....

[ALBB]

Come on..Stay !

[oldjudge]

I’ll miss Barry, but I don’t think David’s post was out of line, certainly not deserving a suspension.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I’ll miss Barry, but I don’t think David’s post was out of line, certainly not deserving a suspension.

He already had 2 infractions; you can see if you click on his profile... Then he made that post (3rd time) and got booted. Just how many times am I supposed to babysit and reprimand a member? (which is done seldom in the first place)

[icurnmedic]

I like Ty Cobb! And of course Wagner.

[jhs5120]

Originally Posted by Mark17

+2

I'm not even sure what Barry was most upset about: What the politician said, or having a couple forum members remind us of what she said. In any case, I think it was an over-reaction, but whatever, it's his decision.

People who politicize 9/11 on 9/11 need to reassess their priorities. IMO.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by jhs5120

People who politicize 9/11 on 9/11 need to reassess their priorities. IMO.

+1 -or, if you prefer, IMO2

[rdwyer]

I once posted a political comment here and got a infraction. Didn't know I couldn't post political comments at the time. But rules are rules, follow the rules here or get booted. That simple.

[pokerplyr80]

Whether or not David's comment was political is debatable. But it certainly was in poor taste given the somber tone of the post and the significance of 9/11. Especially since the member who made the post was there that day.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by steve B

I don't know Barry personally, but his being here was something that made me think this list was pretty good, since I knew of him from so many ads years ago.
It's sad that he's leaving.

There are some in this thread that should be glad Leon is in charge of the ban hammer and not me....

I try to contribute as much as I can.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Whether or not David's comment was political is debatable. But it certainly was in poor taste given the somber tone of the post and the significance of 9/11. Especially since the member who made the post was there that day.

But what should he be irked at?? What Ilhan Omar said or the fact the David reminded him of what she said?? Like I said, thousands of people lost their lives that day. What she said diminished the lives of the people that lost their lives that day. It was uncalled for.

[timn1]

It’s a cumulative effect....

Originally Posted by Leon

He already had 2 infractions; you can see if you click on his profile... Then he made that post (3rd time) and got booted. Just how many times am I supposed to babysit and reprimand a member? (which is done seldom in the first place)

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

But what should he be irked at?? What Ilhan Omar said or the fact the David reminded him of what she said?? Like I said, thousands of people lost their lives that day. What she said diminished the lives of the people that lost their lives that day. It was uncalled for.

I don't disagree with anything you, David, or Irv said. I just don't feel this site is the right place for that discussion. And it did not belong on a thread about a member sharing what he witnessed on 9/11.

I'm also assuming there is more going on with Barry than this one comment. Otherwise it would be quite an over reaction.

[jhs5120]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

But what should he be irked at?? What Ilhan Omar said or the fact the David reminded him of what she said?? Like I said, thousands of people lost their lives that day. What she said diminished the lives of the people that lost their lives that day. It was uncalled for.

People should stop using the victims of 9/11 for their political purposes Bobby - especially on this forum. This isn't hard.

[chriskim]

Pls come back Barry!

[Exhibitman]

You've got to remember, these are just simple collectors. The common clay of the hobby. You know...morons.

[pclpads]

Oh, Christ, that's funny.

[LEHR]

I’m always baffled by the dramatic exits.
If you don’t want to be part of something just delete your account and move along. Stating your reasons for leaving and putting on a production does nothing positive for anyone. It’s just baseball cards.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

barry go across the street to LTS. i hear you will fit right in there and they are hurting for members.

How dare you mention the chosen ones.:

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by LEHR

How dare you mention the chosen ones.:

The chosen ones sure talk a lot. I thought there was a cone of silence or something.

[wondo]

Originally Posted by calvindog

The chosen ones sure talk a lot. I thought there was a cone of silence or something.

Another group I've been thrown out of....................

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by wondo

Another group I've been thrown out of....................

Must not be too great a group. I have never heard of them. What are they? Troublemakers that have been kicked off various forums?

[ALBB]

where is this 9 11 post that was upsetting ?

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by ALBB

where is this 9 11 post that was upsetting ?

In the watercooler section.

[edjs]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Must not be too great a group. I have never heard of them. What are they? Troublemakers that have been kicked off various forums?

Worse. They are the Louisville Thoroughbred Society. Craven, maniacal horse racing enthusiasts. Don’t tell anyone I told you!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by wondo

Another group I've been thrown out of....................

There's a new offshoot, maybe they'll take you in?

[wondo]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There's a new offshoot, maybe they'll take you in?

Hahaha hahaha. You funny man! 🤣

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by wondo

Hahaha hahaha. You funny man! ��

Bridge burned, eh?

[wondo]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There's a new offshoot, maybe they'll take you in?

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Bridge burned, eh?

Not at all. I just am happy with the star on my belly.

[Bram99]

Originally Posted by pclpads

Oh, Christ, that's funny.

And now the discussion has turned from politics to religion. Time to shut down this thread

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

You've got to remember, these are just simple collectors. The common clay of the hobby. You know...morons.

This is gold.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

This is gold.

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