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

[drc]

Personally, I'm torn. I don't know if everyone in this thread pretty much sucks or totally sucks. My dog has more insightful thoughts on baseball cards than this crowd. And he's been dead for six years.

P.s. Your religion is silly and your political views are childlike.

P.s.s. It's called grammar. Try it some time.

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by drc

Personally, I'm torn. I don't know if everyone in this thread pretty much sucks or totally sucks. My dog has more insightful thoughts on baseball cards than this crowd. And he's been dead for six years.

P.s. Your religion is silly and your political views are childlike.

Now THAT'S punk rock !!!!

Sincerely, Clayton

[drc]

Oh wait, sorry. I misread the thread title.

[Runscott]

Can't we all just get a log?

World's greatest thing to have

[drc]

I can understand why everyone here would be jealous of me, but not hostile.

[chaddurbin]

why is everyone putting down the autograph side? at least the beefs are well-defined and at the end of the day you know where you stand over there.

used to be only lichtman and rob d were the snarky ones. now that they post less there's a bunch of people trying out for those spots, unfortunately they're not as smart, funny, or knowledgeable.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

why is everyone putting down the autograph side? at least the beefs are well-defined and at the end of the day you know where you stand over there.

used to be only lichtman and rob d were the snarky ones. now that they post less there's a bunch of people trying out for those spots, unfortunately they're not as smart, funny, or knowledgeable.

It's true, but you certainly gave it a good effort

[wazoo]

Hey everyone, thanks once again for the responses. For those who agree with me, it means a lot. For those who don't feel anything is up, that's all good too. All I can see is that it's based on perspective. Hope to hear more from you guys. Best regards.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

why is everyone putting down the autograph side? at least the beefs are well-defined and at the end of the day you know where you stand over there.

used to be only lichtman and rob d were the snarky ones. now that they post less there's a bunch of people trying out for those spots, unfortunately they're not as smart, funny, or knowledgeable.

If Lichtman showed any evidence of any of those qualities I musta missed it.
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