Immigration Reform!!!!

[steve B]

Originally Posted by DaveW

Just a reminder for the new guys - this area is for pre-war cards. Pre-war means before World War II in this case, not the Iraq War or even Vietnam. Discussions about cards from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s should be in the Postwar section. Discussions about cards from later than that should be kept tp yourself

You do know the "80's and newer" section includes the really new stuff?

Steve B

[ullmandds]

I love the new influx of collectors to the board...it is good for the hobby...I just wish they'd explore the archives prior to posting basic questions about mundane topics that have been hashed over...and re-hashed over the years. As well as posting topics in their proper categories...and to reiterate...this is a vintage board...50's-70's is not vintage...let alone 90-s-present.

[wazoo]

Amen to a family type relationship and friends for life. We agree, we fight, we have fun, it's a great place.

[TNP777]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I love the new influx of collectors to the board...it is good for the hobby...I just wish they'd explore the archives prior to posting basic questions about mundane topics that have been hashed over...and re-hashed over the years. As well as posting topics in their proper categories...and to reiterate...this is a vintage board...50's-70's is not vintage...let alone 90-s-present.

Comments for the two bolded sections:

* for oft-discussed/rehashed topics, how about identifying several of the more descriptive threads and adding them to a stickied (and locked) thread at the top of the page. I don't know which ones they are, but I'm sure the vets here know what the definitive T206 thread is. Same for T205, Cracker Jacks, etc. That way the new guys could be directed to these stickied threads and the new thread could be deleted.

* 50s - 70s may not be considered vintage here, but a great many people identify them as such. My observation is that there are some that seem to hold their nose in the air when cards other than prewar are discussed. I could be wrong about that. JMO.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by TNP777

Comments for the two bolded sections:

* for oft-discussed/rehashed topics, how about identifying several of the more descriptive threads and adding them to a stickied (and locked) thread at the top of the page. I don't know which ones they are, but I'm sure the vets here know what the definitive T206 thread is. Same for T205, Cracker Jacks, etc. That way the new guys could be directed to these stickied threads and the new thread could be deleted.

* 50s - 70s may not be considered vintage here, but a great many people identify them as such. My observation is that there are some that seem to hold their nose in the air when cards other than prewar are discussed. I could be wrong about that. JMO.

1. Done. Look at the row of icons on the upper part of each page. The last icon has archives under it with some of the best, most informative, threads...already there and stickied. I don't believe in having permanent stickies on the main page as other forums do. I like that space to be for threads...

2. Not the way I see it but I could be wrong. I don't think members put their nose in the air concerning later vintage cards but a lot of (new) folks are posting in the wrong places on this forum. When members talk about anything NOT Pre-WWII baseball cards, there is a separate section of the board for it, and it's not this one, generally speaking. I too like the influx and I am quite sure some of those folks will find this isn't as fun of a place as where they came from. Sometimes when people are held accountable, and are identified, they don't seem quite so daring.

[TNP777]

Originally Posted by Leon

1. Done. Look at the row of icons on the upper part of each page. The last icon has archives under it with some of the best, most informative, threads...already there and stickied. I don't believe in having permanent stickies on the main page as other forums do. I like that space to be for threads...

2. Not the way I see it but I could be wrong. I don't think members put their nose in the air concerning later vintage cards but a lot of (new) folks are posting in the wrong places on this forum. When members talk about anything NOT Pre-WWII baseball cards, there is a separate section of the board for it, and it's not this one, generally speaking. I too like the influx and I am quite sure some of those folks will find this isn't as fun of a place as where they came from. Sometimes when people are held accountable, and are identified, they don't seem quite so daring.

1. aha - Thanks for pointing that out! I know where I'll be concentrating my time here.

2. Understood, and like I said, I could be wrong as well. I thought I detected a "tone of voice" by some when it comes to topics placed in the wrong forum. It could more, "my patience is wearing thin when it comes to newbies posting in the wrong place." I can't say that I haven't felt it myself on occasion over on CU, especially when it concerns spamming. It's really not that hard to find the proper place to post when everything is clearly marked.

Thanks for the response, Leon, and thanks for patiently and continually explaining the way things are done here to those of us learning the ropes.

[AndyG09]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I love the new influx of collectors to the board...it is good for the hobby...I just wish they'd explore the archives prior to posting basic questions about mundane topics that have been hashed over...and re-hashed over the years. As well as posting topics in their proper categories...and to reiterate...this is a vintage board...50's-70's is not vintage...let alone 90-s-present.

Great points, Peter. Some guy just posted signed Brooklyn Dodgers photos on the main board. How hard is it? The "poor choice" meter has been moving higher lately for sure.

Best,

Andy