People In Glass Houses.....

[David Atkatz]

I don't know--and I don't give a rat's ass--why Peter does what he does. All I care about is that he does do it.

He has done--and continues to do--quite a bit more than those here who put themselves forth as the hobby's protectors. (Ya'll know who they are.)

Can Peter be full of himself? Yeah. He can. So what?

Keep up the good work, Peter.

And thanks. We all owe you.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Billy Hamilton and Jimmy Collins autographed baseball?

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[thetruthisoutthere]

If Leon wishes to lock this thread that is fine with me.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

If Leon wishes to lock this thread that is fine with me.

I think the easiest thing to do at this point is what the originator of the thread said is fine with him. Lock it.
All I ask is that in the future, before anyone blows a gasket, get a hold of me to help. I will always try or give an explanation of why I can't. I do think this is concerning a self proclaimed white knight, who a few have mentioned and already stated in the thread. But I don't know, for sure, as Chris never told me either.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

I don't know--and I don't give a rat's ass--why Peter does what he does. All I care about is that he does do it.

He has done--and continues to do--quite a bit more than those here who put themselves forth as the hobby's protectors. (Ya'll know who they are.)

Can Peter be full of himself? Yeah. He can. So what?

Keep up the good work, Peter.

And thanks. We all owe you.

That, Mr. Atkatz, was touching.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

That, Mr. Atkatz, was touching.

Glad you approve!

[jgmp123]

Can we please delete this thread and keep the spamming to a minimum. How is this any different than the "BrooklynDodgers6969" guy that spams the board with garbage posts??

[thetruthisoutthere]

Babe Ruth autographed baseball.

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[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz
I don't know--and I don't give a rat's ass--why Peter does what he does. All I care about is that he does do it.

He has done--and continues to do--quite a bit more than those here who put themselves forth as the hobby's protectors.
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(David is still on my block list but Chris quoted him).

David - name one time you have stepped up as a hobby protector, other than posting here, which hardly earns anyone a title as hobby protector.
There are several people here who have stepped up and contacted auctioneers about bad items. There are people here who have contacted law enforcement agencies. Have you done any of that? I would wager that you have done nothing. If I am wrong, then I apologize. Tell us David, have you done anything like that? If you have, you have never posted it here.
And I guarantee you that Chris and a few others here have done major, major work as hobby protectors, with law enforcement, and not just posts on a forum. And I believe though there is discontent about this thread, that the board knows that Chris has done a lot for the hobby.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Originally Posted by David Atkatz
I don't know--and I don't give a rat's ass--why Peter does what he does. All I care about is that he does do it.

He has done--and continues to do--quite a bit more than those here who put themselves forth as the hobby's protectors.
----
(David is still on my block list but Chris quoted him).

David - name one time you have stepped up as a hobby protector, other than posting here, which hardly earns anyone a title as hobby protector.
There are several people here who have stepped up and contacted auctioneers about bad items. There are people here who have contacted law enforcement agencies. Have you done any of that? I would wager that you have done nothing. If I am wrong, then I apologize. Tell us David, have you done anything like that?
And I guarantee you that Chris and a few others here have done major, major work as hobby protectors, with law enforcement, and not just posts on a forum. And I believe though there is discontent about this thread, that the board knows that Chris has done a lot for the hobby.

Wow, those were my thoughts exactly, Richard.

There has been stuff going on for years that myself and two others cannot write or talk about yet. Aside from that, we have done a tremendous amount of good that no one ever hears or reads about.

Our knees don't shake and our hands don't tremble at the slightest hint of a threat or intimidation.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Wow, those were my thoughts exactly, Richard.

There has been stuff going on for years that myself and two others cannot write or talk about yet. Aside from that, we have done a tremendous amount of good that no one ever hears or reads about.

Our knees don't shake and our hands don't tremble at the slightest hint of a threat or intimidation.

Nope. They certainly don't tremble. You wouldn't be able to pat yourself on the back so grandly if they did!

(Now, let's hear again, how I stopped posting after receiving a lawyer's letter. It never happened, but it does make for a good post. And it is all you've got--even if it's not true.)

PS: LOVE the "cannot write or talk about it" stuff. Keep it up!

[RichardSimon]

I am so honored, not reading the posts of someone who apparently loves to read mine. He posts immediately after I do, so I assume I am being read by David.
Time to watch the rest of the Rangers game and then Justified. I am done for the nite. Have fun guys.

[David Atkatz]

It's true, Richard! I hang on your every word. (And I LOVE your creative use of emoticons!)

[earlywynnfan]

"and then Justified."

Best friggin' show on TV!!!!

Ken

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Nope. They certainly don't tremble. You wouldn't be able to pat yourself on the back so grandly if they did!

(Now, let's hear again, how I stopped posting after receiving a lawyer's letter. It never happened, but it does make for a good post. And it is all you've got--even if it's not true.)

PS: LOVE the "cannot write or talk about it" stuff. Keep it up!

Below is a gift I received from a good friend for Christmas.

It is a copy of the book "Operation Bullpen." It's a gift I will cherish forever.


Inside on the first page of the book is a note addressed to me from Tim. Yes, that Tim.

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[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Below is a gift I received from a good friend for Christmas.

It is a copy of the book "Operation Bullpen." It's a gift I will cherish forever.


Inside on the first page of the book is a note addressed to me from Tim. Yes, that Tim.

Attachment 89478

Very cool for certain.
Way to go Chris.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Originally Posted by David Atkatz
I don't know--and I don't give a rat's ass--why Peter does what he does. All I care about is that he does do it.

He has done--and continues to do--quite a bit more than those here who put themselves forth as the hobby's protectors.
----
(David is still on my block list but Chris quoted him).

David - name one time you have stepped up as a hobby protector, other than posting here, which hardly earns anyone a title as hobby protector.
There are several people here who have stepped up and contacted auctioneers about bad items. There are people here who have contacted law enforcement agencies. Have you done any of that? I would wager that you have done nothing. If I am wrong, then I apologize. Tell us David, have you done anything like that? If you have, you have never posted it here.
And I guarantee you that Chris and a few others here have done major, major work as hobby protectors, with law enforcement, and not just posts on a forum. And I believe though there is discontent about this thread, that the board knows that Chris has done a lot for the hobby.

I NEVER meant myself, Richard. I have never made any claim to such a thing.

Perhaps you should actually read what I wrote. I certainly was not giving much credit to the self-proclaimed heroes. (yourself included.)

[RichardSimon]

Sorry David, you are on block, your blather is not being read by me.
But I am sure it is critical of people who are active in the fight against crime in the hobby.
Despite attempts at intimidation, despite verbal and written threats, the fight continues and Chris is at the forefront of it.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

I don't know--and I don't give a rat's ass--why Peter does what he does. All I care about is that he does do it.

He has done--and continues to do--quite a bit more than those here who put themselves forth as the hobby's protectors. (Ya'll know who they are.)

Can Peter be full of himself? Yeah. He can. So what?

Keep up the good work, Peter.

And thanks. We all owe you.

I like reading his stuff too. It's useful for the hobby. I don't care if it's self serving, at least he's putting himself out there.