Question on redoing this forum?

[novakjr]

I'm actually indifferent. I think anything modern has always been accepted anyways here(especially in the pick-ups). Probably because most people know that it really doesn't belong, so when they do cross that line, it's usually for something that's worth it.. Making the forum post-war to current, may lead to more posts, but I fear it could get flooded with a bunch of ridiculous stuff.

I'd suggest either, doing a trial run on a modern 80-current forum and then maybe make a decision later about possibly combining them...OR making this one to current as a trial, and then make a decision about splitting it later.

[Paul S]

I remember back on the old forum when initiating this postwar forum we had a similar conversation about what should be the limit year. IIRC i voted '72 (because that's where my own postwar collection ends ) but can appreciate up to 79. But 80's on up? Yikes!

Give the Modern their own, they deserve it (no sarcasm intended, i don't think ). I'll probably wander over there on rare occasion and maybe even see something cool.

While we're on the subject how about extending the prewar forum to mean the Korean War?

[steve B]

I voted no mostly because I just don't see the 90's and 50's mixing well.

Perhaps a midway cutoff?

1980 works as it's the year before expansion to 3 major companies.
1988 could work since it's the last year before UD raised the bar a bit.
or maybe 1991? Topps 40th and the last year of the old type cardboard.

1986-94 is almost it's own wasteland of overproduction. I collect it, not avidly but in the same "if it comes my way it gets sorted and filed" fashion I usually have. After that the first big washout began and things got a bit closer to normal.
And 81- 84 or 5 has more in common with the 70's than the rest of the 80's.

I'm glad it's not my decision to make.

Steve B

[wfubob]

I'd prefer to see a separate forum on here if anything. While I certainly understand it may be in the best interest of this forum's owners to have more posts, it's refreshing to not have to scroll through tens of "WTTF 2012 Topps Archives" or similar posts to find something I'm interested in. And to not have to bump a post of mine constantly because it's been relegated to page 2 in 10 minutes or so. I would think a separate forum on here could accomplish both (?), have a home for posters on here that also dabble in modern (like me--I collect some Heritage sets with my sons), rather than the other way around.

This board is great and unique, and hope it stays that way instead of getting overrun with folks that buy modern hobby boxes, rip em, and post their Yu Darvish auto pulls immediately. There is nothing wrong with that, but there's plenty of places I can find that on the interwebz. Hopefully a separate forum here for "Post 1980" could serve all purposes. Similar to the separate Vintage forums on, say, SCF or CU. This board should stay focused on pre-80 as it's mission, IMHO.

[Leon]

So far, in the voting, it is overwhelming the opposite way for a change to THIS forum.

Still open to debating a separate forum for the modern stuff.

[brett 75]

I haven't posted in a while but like to read the forum when I get a chance. I do collect mostly vintage but also some of the modern as well . I voted no and think a separate forum would work better . I used to go to one of the other sites but it became to much bickering not worth weeding through all the bs to get good information. I would definatley use both forums. Would love to be able to talk and trade some Topps Heritage and Topps 206 thanks, Brett

[Brendan]

There should be a modern forum, but it shouldn't be be included in the postwar baseball card forum. There would be a B/S/T forum for modern, right?

[T205]

I voted no. I think this should remain a pre 80's forum. If you opened it up to modern cards it would get too cluttered with the modern shiny and game used cards. The vintage cards would get buried almost instantly. Even though I don't post on here often I do come here and read the threads on this forum all the time.

[theseeker]

A large part of the charm of this website, for me, is getting the pulse of the hobby through the eyes of other collectors. This happens to be my favorite period to collect and ,as a result, I spend the most time here. However, I also like to venture off into the pre-war forum, as well as the other sports forums. I strongly feel it is sectioned off perferctly as is. A 1980 to present forum would be a welcome addition for the same reason I love the rest of the forums-- getting the current hobby pulse from collectors with interest in that particular segment.

Again, why tinker with what isn't broken. After the WW II rations, a natural deliniation point was formed, as the hobby was forever changed by newcomers Bowman and Topps. And the '80's again forever changed the hobby as the decade started with the ending of the Topps monopoly and ended with UD's ushering in of the premium card.

It may bring with it a few new members and a whole new perspective on the "shiny junk" era.

One last thing, it should include all sports.

[SetBuilder]

Please merge the non-sports forum!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by SetBuilder

Please merge the non-sports forum!

The non sports forum is run by a good friend, Tom B., who does a great job with it. They are still on the old Network54 software. I doubt merging of the two will ever happen. I do enjoy their forum and post there occasionally.

As for this issue being discussed, I am going to try (operationally) to make a separate forum for discussing modern cards. I can't see any downside to it and if it helps bring collectors to more vintage stuff then that is a good side effect. If it is only a place for our current members to discuss modern cards then that is ok too. I have always said "all collecting is good collecting!!" Thanks to all who voted and all who participate and share.

[Leon]

woops...screwed things up for a minute.....I am not sure of the number of sub-forums we can have but I just tried to make another and it wasn't too nice..It is in oblivion somewhere ? ...I will chat with Brian M, my right hand guy, and see if we can figure it out (how to make a post-1979 to modern forum)....regards

[campyfan39]

This is my favorite part of the net 54 site!
I think it would get more traffic if it was easier to get to. Really wish it was a tab on front page like pre-war forum is.