Personal attacks etc.....a polite HALT....now

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Posted By: leon

Hey Folks,
I have now had enough comments, emails, phone calls, etc... to say something about the personal attacks of the last few days. I think everyone knows my feelings on censorship. I hate it. With that being said I do always have the silver bullet called "detrimental to the welfare of the board" clause, which I am invoking now. For the next few days....hopefully longer, I want to put a moratorium on the personal insults and name calling.....photoshop renditions and all. The only caveat is I will still take on the stuff myself as I am ok with it when it's about me. I think it's kind of funny and am flattered by it. I can find humor in it and won't take it personally. With that being said this is a vintage baseball card board so lets get back to talking about them. This is fair warning that any more name calling and insults, especially for the next few days, will probably be deleted. I sincerely hope everyone understands I am not trying to censor too much but want to get back to the focus of the board. Don't get me wrong either. If someone does something unjustly or fraudulently it can still posted about it but it needs to be in a professional manner. Best regards....moderator dude

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Posted By: barrysloate

Thanks Leon. I appreciate your initiative. I already feel better!

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Posted By: JimCrandell

Me too Leon--hopefully this will stop them.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Leon, there is an easier way to stop the personal attacks which would require less work on your part...

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Posted By: only_child

"With that being said I do always have the silver bullet"


If you run out I'll loan you one of mine.

http://www.titanicitems.com/ranger.htm

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Posted By: Jason L

There are some interesting personalities on this Board...but I don't think some of the people posting realize that they own more than one of them apiece!

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Posted By: leon

this is also meant towards you.....as well as everyone else....

edited spelling

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Posted By: Joe Pelaez

1. Firing Squad

2. Guillotine

3. Who's gota rope

4. The Rack

5. Cut out their tongue

6. Garotte

7. Gas chamber

8. Injection

9. Burned at the stake

10. Have 'em watch an hour of the Bush State of the World address.

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Posted By: Judge Dred (Fred)

Leon,

That picture Wonk posted of the baby was FUNNY. It was supposed to be Jim... sorry Jim, no offense, but it was FUNNY....

I can stop being mean and nasty if everyone else can...

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Posted By: Steve M.

"Me too Leon--hopefully this will stop them."

You are priceless.

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Posted By: leon

I could say a few things too but c'mon....lets try to be nice.....no more "me" or "him"....that's really not the intent of my post....the intent is not to say anything else even covertly mean...innuendos included...pretty please......thanks

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Posted By: JimCrandell

I understand Leon--I will stop responding to them.

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Posted By: Cobby33

oops- somebody already said it.

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Posted By: leon

I just deleted about 10 posts....I was not discriminating in doing it. If I felt there was overt or covert meanness it got zapped. I posted the thread about no attacks at 2:44pm board time. Anything after that can be deleted if it is talking about, or referencing, someone else and I deem it as being mean or rude....It really is nothing personal and I hope no one gets pissed at me...but some might....I even deleted one of Barry's posts as it was towards Jim....and I am not sure there is anyone on the board I like more than Barry...so I am not discriminating....and Barry (hi Barry) was only making a plea to Jim....btw, Jim's posts were deleted too....along with Wonkas and whomever elses.......lets get back to cards.....thanks again....and I am truly sorry if I offended anyone. I am trying to keep peace.....

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Posted By: barrysloate

You did the right thing....and I like you too!

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Posted By: joe brennan

There's goes a whole night's entertainment down the drain. Now what am I suppose to do with all this popcorn and soda? Rent a video? Thanks a bunch Leon.

In Rememberance of James W. Brennan Sr. 1924-1982. Dad, thanks for everything you did for me.

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Posted By: jay behrens

You all can still call me Dunderhead

Jay

I love pinatas. You get to beat the crap of something and get rewarded with candy.

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Posted By: Martin Neal

Darn, I wish I could have gotten in a personal attack before the deadline

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Posted By: barrysloate

Maybe we'll add a "personal attacks" thread in the B/S/T section.

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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

kinda like a smackdown board......

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Posted By: Rob NYC

Just exactly what is the average age of all members here?

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Posted By: barrysloate

Chronologically or emotionally?

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Posted By: Bill

I was wondering that myself the other day. 29 here.

Change your socks, drink water, and drive on.

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Posted By: Rob NYC

Ha ha. I meant chronologically.
39 here.

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Posted By: Steve M.

Three score and 3 years

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Posted By: John S

35

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Posted By: Judson Hamlin

38 going on either 19 or 59 depending on how my kids are behaving

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Posted By: Mark Evans

Based upon the February thread (meet you fellow collectors), the median age of Board members is 39. Mark

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Posted By: barrysloate

Chronologically 54
Emotionally about 18

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Posted By: Joe D.

My kids use the 1/2..... remember when you were 'and 1/2' no matter when someone asked how old you were?


Anyway, I am knocking on the door of 36.

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Posted By: Al C.risafulli

If I were a mountain, I'd be very young. If I were a mosquito, I'd be very old.

I have seen the moon revolve around the earth approximately 489 times.

Give or take.

-Al

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Posted By: T206Collector

...Bilbo Baggins?


Yours truly is 33 and 3/4 years old.

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Posted By: Josh Adams

29.
Right in the middle. Not showing off, not falling behind.
Also, I know that reading an entire book doesn't prove anything.

Go Go White Sox
2005 World Series Champions!

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Posted By: Bill K

Leon you POTLICKING SIDEWINDER!!! How dare you sensor us!

We are all adults here.....I think.

I'm 33 for the record.

Thanks for keeping the infighting in check. It's sometimes fun to watch from the sidelines, but some patrolling is needed.

Bill

My personal collection - http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f176/fkm_bky/

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Posted By: RC

I feel like I'm with mostly youngsters here, turn the big 5-0 soon. I know I don't act it yet.
Found this board recently and really enjoy it, many different personalities, etc... amusing and informative.
Thanks Leon for trying to keep it mostly civil.

RC

My Photobucket
http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w30/rc4157/

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Posted By: Joe D.

are you turning 37 this year?

or am I way off in my moon-math?

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Posted By: Joe Pelaez

On the door of 36.
As it is, I'm about to open the door of 76.

Damn the civility, full speed ahead.