Enough with the hostility...

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Clayton, I have sensed the above attitude from newer collectors, so it's good that you have finally aired it out. In any hobby there are people who were around before the new guys. Those people share experiences and stories, and understandably, enjoy doing so. Young guys should not think of this as non-acceptance. Someday you'll be in the same situation.

Regarding hostilities, I think you are only looking at it from one side. If a collector has been around for a very long time, doing a lot of research, and a newer collector pops in and presents contradictory theories as fact, there is going to be a hostile reaction. Sometimes it's not what you say - it's how you say it.

Regarding the

Point well taken Scott. I'm in the newer collector catagory, and I do understand the comaraderie (sp?) that the veteran collectors have with each other. I love the saying "it is what it is" because that's what it is

The second paragraph~ I do understand what you are saying, just don't know if I agree. I've seen contradictory theories presented as theories that make more sense, and the reader is always open to judge for themselves- at least that's how these things have always came across to me. I've never read them presented as fact only, and the people presenting the theories (and sometime's evidence) are always open to a rational discussion.

I do agree with "sometime's it's not what you say, but how you say it". I think I myself have this problem, and as hard as I try to word things right, sometimes it doesn't come out right on a monitor

Anyway, the board will roll on and there will always be some great threads going. We can all have a good time & check out some cards !!!

Sincerely, Clayton