Does anyone know ben in real world
 

does anyone know the omnipresent 'Ben' in the "real world" ?

he is of interest to me. -- it seems like he has a loyal congregation; but no one knows who he really is --and no one has met him !?

wouldn't really care about him but he attacks us regularly then also just sent us a PM saying we attack people on here -- so what if we came to defend ourselves isn't that allowed?? also noteworthy = 11+ of his buddies don't like us and have all messaged him to let him this fact. its sad, really -- 'Ben' has told us we are con-men. He wont respond to us or speak -

has anyone ever spoken to Ben --?

we come in peace just looking to have a transparent environment for all

we are happy to be a part of the NET54 forum and we are on the verge of our first deal on here ! --will post the results and our heavy-duty trade partner will do the same --

here to #1 have fun #2 buy cards #3 sell a few

When I look in the mirror, we know Ben.

as only we can....

Is Archive back from the dead?


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I don't understand the purpose of this thread considering this question was already asked, responded to by BNorth, and in turn responded to by you again Sunday evening.

Agreed. Why does it matter if he has not met anyone in person? Does that make his comments about your dealings any more/less valid?

Ps: I have never met "the other Ben" for the record. :)

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I'm not a Ben knower in real life. But I play one on TV.

I could be wrong, but probably not. I just have a funny feeling with this Topps-aholic member. His recent posts, his use of the word "we' and "us", his calling out other members, etc. Just throwing that out there....

Like other forums I've been on less classy then this one, perhaps Leon needs to implement a "Smacktalk" section, so the members here can take out their frustrations on one another outside of the Main area of the site.

:)

This too will probably run its course and end badly...

I've met Ben Linus. He was born on the island and has spent more time here than anyone. However, don't be fooled by his appearance. He's calculating and diabolical. He once convinced me that I was talking to an omnipotent force named Jacob, but it turned out I was only speaking to an empty chair. Somehow he remains a candidate.

They always have....

Happy Birthday Leon!!! Ha!

Thanks for reminding me....ugh. Just another day in the park.

"Not so gentle" Ben

I have not met Ben but I will say this. Ben won a lot of cards, one of which I liked. We messaged and he sent me the card, for nothing, and asking nothing in return.

Yes, the OP has come onto this forum with a lot of chest pounding, finger pointing and smack talk and that certainly never ends well on here.

Rob M

How many times have we seen it over the years?

Too many :rolleyes:

Let it go, already

+1. Well said.

So much drama.

thank you
 

you all have fortified my point. thank you.

vintage cards rule !

+1

I've never met Ben in "real life." I've never met any of you except Ted, Leon and Chris B. I don't know why that should matter. I have corresponded with Ben for a couple years now, and consider him a friend. The same goes for many others that I have "met" on this site but not in real life.

If Toppsaholic wants to get along on this board, consider stopping the personal attacks and stick to talking and selling cards. In time you will show yourself to be a valuable member of the Net 54 community. Or then again, maybe you won't. But coming on here with complaints, criticism and vaguely threatening PMs will certainly not help. I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, and I think so are most of us, so I suggest that you stop worrying about Ben, or at least limit yourself to PMs.

Oh yeah, and the next time you start a thread, maybe post a card. That's what most of us come here to see.

its OK if you don't understand the purpose of the post ... I have my reasons and am asking a simple question. it was asked of Ben and answered, yes. now I'm asking everyone else, ok??

Appreciate the response Sean thank you -- I am asking just because Ben seems to be a real detractor of mine so I am asking. its allowed and I'm just curious is all --- Everyone on here uses their real last name, correct ? Reminder there is zero tolerance on fake last names here

not true.

..there is no bad ending we are just asking a simple question; its no big deal at all --happy to be here for fun & cards !!

TOPPSAHOLIC

Four responses in a row? I'm starting to think this is really Jeff Dunham.

Rob M

I'm not sure what the purposes are in starting this thread, but it has convinced me that I would never deal with you. I would bet that I am not alone in this response. Congratulations!

haha...you're so "Lost"!

I am simply asking because he is defaming me. its amazing to me a simple question brings such a reaction from you oldjudge !!

were we even doing business? ever?

so I am on what is to be a transparent forum where people are using their real name yet Ben North gets to be anonymous ? ok.

remember zero tolerance for bogus names here

I've never met anyone in person yet from the board but I've dealt with many and like to think that we are all friends on here until there's a reason not to be. A few of the T206 collectors I like to think of as online family.

Sometimes in real life, certain people just can't get along. It's the same thing online in this case. Not a big deal unless someone makes it a big deal. As always, happy collecting to everyone, including my T206 family.

I should be able to know who my 'accuser' is right ? all real names must be used here, right ?
so shouldn't I be able to ask who is ben north ?

the truth can always be questioned --- 30+ responses to this thread NOT ONE person knows him

I'm sure hes a good guy just seems odd no one knows him at all ---all the big players come to Chicago etc right? why never come to a show Ben ?

PLEASE re-consider and do business with us OLDJUDGE please please !?

ramram chimes in with more fuel; no substance.

Over under, a week, maybe less.

lol....and your thread has had substance?

Rob M

I am really hoping under.
Sincerely,
Sam Wiph;)

I'll take the under, history always repeats itself here.

and Happy Birthday Leon!

If there's a god, please let it be today. Already not interested in buying their cards or hearing their perspective on, well, anything.


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So are you accusing Ben North of not being Ben North and Leon not catching a fake name?

Defaming: are you saying ben's remarkes about you are false?

Exactly but I am hoping it hours and not days. Can we vote?

The Real Toppsaholic didn't last very long when he last showed up here a year ago, and also alienated a lot of people very quickly. Then he was known as Matthew Hopkins, not Matthew Zimmerman. Are those the same person? I have no idea.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227082

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227203

Ooooooo, so did he go thru a legal name change?? Hopkins/Zimmerman do sound the same :D:D:D

The contact name for shipping to this chap is Hudson Hopkins. He/They have all kinds of stuff going on.

"We"

Or Adrian. :D


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Over under, a week, maybe less.

I'll take 550/500 on the under

He "convoited"

This thread has enlightened me for sure. I will pass on all deals offered by toppsaholic and suspect the majority with any common sense will do the same.

I don't know Ben, and quite frankly, I don't know many of you in person. But what I do know is that I, like many of you, make judgements based off of what I read.

Just my 2 pennies...

And for the record, Peter, I'll take the over...Leon keeps a very long leash on nonsense.

I questioned the description of a card on eBay being sold by Toppsaholic, and was given A TON of attitude in response. In fact, he went out of his way to repost the item a few days later with a smartass description in response to my questioning of the original description. Whomever Toppsaholic is, I refuse to deal with them.

We think Ben (or perhaps Toppsaholic) may be related to Bruce.

We thinks we've got a lot of time on our hands to be worried about one customer/dealing. We thinks the OP sounds very familiar but can't place them.

I agree, I deduced this whilst we were reading through this thread...

don't you mean, the Bruce(s)?

I have have been a member for a few years with my real name posted the entire time. I am also the only person to use my account.

Now the other user name has more than one person using it and who knows what their real names are.

Dude, you are so lost...

Amen
 

Jay, as you know, I've been on here since before we were on N54 and I agree with you 100%. These threads get so tiring and serve no useful purpose other than to be aware of who to avoid.

does anyone know the omnipresent 'Ben' in the "real world" ?

I googled it, but after dilligently searching I could not find a single 'Ben' on any of the decades worth of seasons of MTV's Real World.

Brian

I don't get why it's so critical to know someone in the real world.

When I joined, I "knew" some of the members from seeing their names ages ago, but I'm pretty sure I haven't met them.
Between budget, other hobbies and recently kids, I don't get to many shows. Maybe 2-3 a year when I was more active, a couple years I went to more, but was helping the show promoters.

One thing I think a lot of new people miss is that most of the regular posters are people with strong personalities and opinions. And little tolerance for games that aren't sports. They're also generally good people too. Of course we have some strenuous disagreements, that's people. (Anyone saying they never disagree with someone is either lying, or really has no opinion of their own)

Steve B

Yo Adrian...

What we need are more cow bells.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsBwBct0_5U

I know Ben North. Great guy, pleasure to deal with, fun to talk to. Wouldn't say it if it wasn't true. Too many dill holes in this world, Ben's not one of them, Toppsaholic, strive not to be another one. Let it go.

toppsaholic
 

I purchased an item from Toppsaholic on eBay a few months ago. Smooth transaction. The PayPal payment went to Mathew Zimmerman.

I agree about the cowbells.

Rick

the over is the winning bet for sure -- here to stay not causing problems just wondering who is Beno.rth ? that all I'm asking

you guys love this stuff is funny

60+ responses no answer to who is Ben

and for the record I am cool with ben just asking who since he seems to know us/me

the truth can always be questioned

the 'under' bets will all lose; leon's leash is one thing but our intentions to stay are another

So what IS your real name? It seems to have changed over time.....:rolleyes:

never said it was 'critical'. just wondering. it is seriously amazing how people love to twist threads I love it flame on!

how it is such a problem to wonder WHO someone is since this forum is 100% no fake names --there is zero tolerance for it

so since ben n.orth is so well known HOW is it no one has met him ?

I get 60+ responders and nothing but people saying I'm trouble? for asking WHO is defaming me ? I'm not entitled to know who is posting since this forum is all transparent?

seems opaque to me.

and for those saying 'let it go' --that's what we are doing over here; but we need Ben and any other detractors to have a chance to voice their feelings towards TOPPSAHOLIC

thanks to those who sent cool polite PM saying they like us (both of you)

#1 fun #2 buy #3 sell a few

Toppsaholic added three rare cards from his wantlist just because of this thread.

Congrats!!

HaHa

Interesting Concept
 

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This is the exact response I had and kept wondering why the OP even cared about a defunct MTV show that was filled with a bunch of self centered sex fiends.

But to each their own!

Say what you will about Toppsaholic, but the man is an optimist. He dares to dream.

To be fair, Ben lives in South Dakota, and nobody knows anyone in South Dakota.

It is amazing how true that is. It also has amazed me how many adults don't even know where SD is on a map.

When I lived about an hour away from Dan in Clinton, I had everyone there convinced we still rode horses and used covered wagons. That was in the 80's though.:)

How about an over/under for the number of billboards in South Dakota advertising Wall Drug? I will say 226. Anyone over? under? Its certainly worth the drive just for the free ice water!:D

Oh I will take the over on that one............:D