The Adrian show is over

[HOF Auto Rookies]

I am truly disgusted and disturbed after what I had read in the other thread about the best way to sell T206's. I think that there has to be more strict policies about being leniant giving 2nd, and 3rd, and 4th, and 5th chances. While I am glad he is gone, I hated seeing this forum going into an interesting tangent. And I feel unless something more is in place, I'm really concerned about we may be losing some valuable members who's knowledge here is priceless, like we did on the auto side (and losing Jim was aweful).

That being said, I do have to say, Bill, I admit the hell out of you. I don't know how managed to just brush that off with those asanine remarks, but you have earned so much respect from me (not that I didn't have respect for you before). And I'm sorry about all of what what said, completely out of line.

I hope your health is getting better, and glad you are still finding happiness in your life.

Cheers my friend,

Brent

[Bocabirdman]

Who is this Adrian that everyone keeps talking about?

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Who is this Adrian that everyone keeps talking about?

I don't know. But Craig offered to take the deep six internet Net54 purge plunge with him until the end of July. Now that this He Who's Name We Dare Not Speak is gone, I hope that Craig will surface earlier.

[jhs5120]

I don't get why everyone decided to pick on him. I found his posts more than pleasant.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by jhs5120

I don't get why everyone decided to pick on him. I found his posts more than pleasant.

He sure was an exuberant fella...a lot of energy with a lot of baggage. Adrian sure had his problems, but I too, am confused why so many people decided to bring him down when there was no need to. I know he had his issues and people called him out on that...which they should have, but I believe some people could not let that go and decided to bring that attitude in every thread he started.

I think the Adrian experience revealed something ugly about some of the members here. That being said, Adrian let people get to him and in the end it got ugly...real ugly. Thanks for stepping in Leon and hopefully getting things back to normal around here.

[richieb315]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Who is this Adrian that everyone keeps talking about?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VyzII09Hos

Good Riddance

[deadballfreaK]

"Look, mister, there's... two kinds of dumb, uh... guy that gets naked and runs out in the snow and barks at the moon, and, uh, guy who does the same thing in my living room. First one don't matter, the second one you're kinda forced to deal with." - George in Hoosiers

[Leon]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

I am truly disgusted and disturbed after what I had read in the other thread about the best way to sell T206's. I think that there has to be more strict policies about being leniant giving 2nd, and 3rd, and 4th, and 5th chances. While I am glad he is gone, I hated seeing this forum going into an interesting tangent. And I feel unless something more is in place, I'm really concerned about we may be losing some valuable members who's knowledge here is priceless, like we did on the auto side (and losing Jim was aweful).

That being said, I do have to say, Bill, I admit the hell out of you. I don't know how managed to just brush that off with those asanine remarks, but you have earned so much respect from me (not that I didn't have respect for you before). And I'm sorry about all of what what said, completely out of line.

I hope your health is getting better, and glad you are still finding happiness in your life.

Cheers my friend,

Brent

Same mode of operation as always and it will continue to be that way. If anyone doesn't like it there is a door below. I don't like to see anyone at all leave. It sucks. That being said I always wish those that leave the very best. We have had 73 new member registrants this month so far. If we lost a few people, well, ya' can't make everyone happy. I am sure of that. I will continue to be overly lenient because I think banning anyone is a drastic thing and should be avoided if at all possible. I am sure there are as many opinions of how to run the board as there are members. I have always tried to be fair and look out for the welfare of the board. At the end of the day that is all I and the other mods can do. Many will agree and many will disagree. It's America .

[cubsfan-budman]

Originally Posted by Leon

Same mode of operation as always and it will continue to be that way. If anyone doesn't like it there is a door below. I don't like to see anyone at all leave. It sucks. That being said I always wish those that leave the very best. We have had 73 new member registrants this month so far. If we lost a few people, well, ya' can't make everyone happy. I am sure of that. I will continue to be overly lenient because I think banning anyone is a drastic thing and should be avoided if at all possible. I am sure there are as many opinions of how to run the board as there are members. I have always tried to be fair and look out for the welfare of the board. At the end of the day that is all I and the other mods can do. Many will agree and many will disagree. It's America .

looks like that door is for going in...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

looks like that door is for going in...

It definitely goes both ways. I really do hate to see anyone say they are leaving the forum but what am I supposed to do? Every time someone says that I should change the way I think? I would be crazier than ...(no I won't say it).

[Buythatcard]

Hopefully this board can get back to what it was suppose to be in the first place.

I have seen too much bashing going on here and it gets old after awhile.

Why don't we just have a thread for people to bash each other? Leave all the other threads to people who want to talk about cards.

[deebro041]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

Hopefully this board can get back to what it was suppose to be in the first place.

I have seen too much bashing going on here and it gets old after awhile.

Why don't we just have a thread for people to bash each other? Leave all the other threads to people who want to talk about cards.

+1

[CW]

Chuck, nice Lajoies.

Gracias, Sean!

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

I am truly disgusted and disturbed after what I had read in the other thread

I'm with you Brent, I was nearly livid after finishing last night's threads. That was some of the most hateful, distasteful, disgraceful, disgusting BS I've ever read.. at least for someone willing to permanently and publicly sign their name to it (too bad you couldn't edit quickly enough, eh Adrian?). This guy annoyed me, so I mostly just tried to ignore and not post in his threads. Those words last night could not be ignored. In my mind there is NO WAY he is a good guy who just has had some problems. Anyone who has it in them to say those things to another person is not a good guy... and further, anyone who broadcasts their misfortune(s) daily to justify crap behavior, or seek attention and sympathy from others, loses just about any empathy and/or sympathy I may have had otherwise.

Being bi-polar, OCD, depressed, or other is not excuse to do what you want, however and whenever you want... and this guy used his mental illness (whatever it was) as an excuse for everything. There are a handful of people in my life who in adulthood have been diagnosed as bi-polar, manic depressive, etc... even a very good friend, since passed away, who was diagnosed after college with schizophrenia, and not one of them brandished their problems daily in order to justify any crappy thing they ever did or said. They for the most part work(worked) to live day by day and keep plugging away at life in spite of their problems.

That said, here's some cards-

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[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

I am truly disgusted and disturbed after what I had read in the other thread about the best way to sell T206's. I think that there has to be more strict policies about being leniant giving 2nd, and 3rd, and 4th, and 5th chances. While I am glad he is gone, I hated seeing this forum going into an interesting tangent. And I feel unless something more is in place, I'm really concerned about we may be losing some valuable members who's knowledge here is priceless, like we did on the auto side (and losing Jim was aweful).

That being said, I do have to say, Bill, I admit the hell out of you. I don't know how managed to just brush that off with those asanine remarks, but you have earned so much respect from me (not that I didn't have respect for you before). And I'm sorry about all of what what said, completely out of line.

I hope your health is getting better, and glad you are still finding happiness in your life.

Cheers my friend,

Brent

Thank you, Brent.

I'm actually somewhat disappointed in myself, to be honest. I should have asked how to put him on ignore earlier. Instead, I let him get to me. I allowed myself to be lowered to his level, and for that, I profusely apologize to everybody, and Leon most of all. Once Adrian started in with the private messages, I just reached my boiling point. In the end, however, I'm glad that he demonstrated his true colors. He was hoisted on his own petard, and I think the forum is far better off without him here. And I will leave it at that.

As for my personal issues, that's not something I usually delve into. I realize we all have things we have to deal with in life, and my little bumps in the road are relatively minor by way of comparison. Just a few weeks ago, I remember that Jason's (jasond08) daughter was fighting for her life. That was serious, and after thinking about what I said last night...it made me feel pretty damned petty.

I've got a wonderful family, and some of the best friends a man could ever wish for. I have many God-given talents, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge that keeps my mind sharp. So, all things considered, I'm a pretty lucky guy. I choose to focus on the positives. I choose to be happy. And I am looking forward to getting to know all of you with great enthusiasm.

[cyseymour]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

I'm actually somewhat disappointed in myself, to be honest. I should have asked how to put him on ignore earlier. Instead, I let him get to me. I allowed myself to be lowered to his level, and for that, I profusely apologize to everybody, and Leon most of all. Once Adrian started in with the private messages, I just reached my boiling point. In the end, however, I'm glad that he demonstrated his true colors. He was hoisted on his own petard, and I think the forum is far better off without him here. And I will leave it at that.

I don't think you ought to be disappointed in yourself. You did a good thing and stood up for yourself and everyone else on here. I am not trying to demonize Adrian, but as likable as he sometimes was, he was way out of line and really inappropriate far too often.

I also felt that he was very manipulative - often lying, or telling sob stories about his life after being caught in a lie, reneging on card deals, advertising his cards while posing as if he was searching for advice, etc. Plus, he was dominating the boards with his endless posts.

All in all, it was about time that he left, and maybe that isn't stooping to someone's level - you didn't retaliate to his insults or anything. But thanks for standing up for everyone on the board - it will be better for the entire community in the long run, and for Adrian, as well.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by cyseymour

I don't think you ought to be disappointed in yourself. You did a good thing and stood up for yourself and everyone else on here. I am not trying to demonize Adrian, but as likable as he sometimes was, he was way out of line and really inappropriate far too often.

I also felt that he was very manipulative - often lying, or telling sob stories about his life after being caught in a lie, reneging on card deals, advertising his cards while posing as if he was searching for advice, etc. Plus, he was dominating the boards with his endless posts.

All in all, it was about time that he left, and maybe that isn't stooping to someone's level - you didn't retaliate to his insults or anything. But thanks for standing up for everyone on the board - it will be better for the entire community in the long run, and for Adrian, as well.

I agree with everything you said, and, I thank you.


And Eric, nicely done. I echo your sentiment. /chapeau

[deadballfreaK]

Originally Posted by cyseymour

I don't think you ought to be disappointed in yourself. You did a good thing and stood up for yourself and everyone else on here. I am not trying to demonize Adrian, but as likable as he sometimes was, he was way out of line and really inappropriate far too often.

I also felt that he was very manipulative - often lying, or telling sob stories about his life after being caught in a lie, reneging on card deals, advertising his cards while posing as if he was searching for advice, etc. Plus, he was dominating the boards with his endless posts.

All in all, it was about time that he left, and maybe that isn't stooping to someone's level - you didn't retaliate to his insults or anything. But thanks for standing up for everyone on the board - it will be better for the entire community in the long run, and for Adrian, as well.

He had some good whiny stories about his childhood, but I believe he was full of it. Mostly lies. Reminded me of Jon Lovitz.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Epic, Eric, epic.

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by deadballfreaK

He had some good whiny stories about his childhood, but I believe he was full of it. Mostly lies. Reminded me of Jon Lovitz.

Yeah... that's the ticket.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by cyseymour

I don't think you ought to be disappointed in yourself. You did a good thing and stood up for yourself and everyone else on here. I am not trying to demonize Adrian, but as likable as he sometimes was, he was way out of line and really inappropriate far too often.

I also felt that he was very manipulative - often lying, or telling sob stories about his life after being caught in a lie, reneging on card deals, advertising his cards while posing as if he was searching for advice, etc. Plus, he was dominating the boards with his endless posts.

All in all, it was about time that he left, and maybe that isn't stooping to someone's level - you didn't retaliate to his insults or anything. But thanks for standing up for everyone on the board - it will be better for the entire community in the long run, and for Adrian, as well.

+1, if he had talked to me like that, I'm sure I would have gotten the ban-hammer as well. I think you were 100000% justified in what you did with how he attacked you with no alterior motives.

Bill, just remember one thing, you didn't stoop to his level. If people are trying to bring you DOWN, it only means that you are above them