Bruce Dorskind's Collection

WhenItWasAHobby · #1 01-26-2014, 08:52 PM

I've never dealt with Bruce D, but I recall reading his responses in many threads and I would only summarize some of his responses as tragically sad.

I believe if there is anything that can be gleaned from this experience is that our reputations outlive us. Whether it is appropriate to pile on someone after they die can be debated endlessly, but how you remember someone who has passed on can't be easily erased.

I've met my fair share of collectors the past 25 years who've pulled some off some shameless stunts and cut-throat maneuvers in order to gain some advantage over myself and other collectors. How collectors like that live with themselves and take pride in their collections is incomprehensible in my opinion.

Fortunately I've also met many more decent people and made many good friends in this hobby and for that I am very grateful.

barrysloate · #2 01-27-2014, 05:22 AM

I once read an article about the characteristics of narcissism, and when I finished it hit me that everything I read described Bruce perfectly. He had serious emotional issues and I guess he was never willing or able to own up to them. I think he saw himself as perfect, and when I once asked him if he had feelings of low self esteem he told me he loved himself. True story.

slidekellyslide · #3 01-27-2014, 09:33 AM

I think it's possible he just enjoyed being an a-hole.

autograf · #4 01-27-2014, 09:46 AM

An interesting dichotomy where someone can apparently be SO different with one group and another. IF the sentiments on the web page are correct. Maybe he was bipolar or schizophrenic.....or like Dan said.....just enjoyed being an a-hole. We'll never know.

barrysloate · #5 01-27-2014, 11:04 AM

I often imagined that he was teased and bullied as a child, and as he got older and independent, he turned into a bully himself. And the internet was the perfect vehicle- you can say anything to anybody as long as they are a thousand miles away. Of course, I never saw him being abusive when he was face to face with anyone. He was always courteous.

Whatever it was, he didn't seem to want to address it. He was successful in business and built a nice collection, and that's all that seemed to matter.

Clutch-Hitter · #6 01-27-2014, 12:20 PM

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Peter_Spaeth · #7 01-27-2014, 12:32 PM

Human beings are complex. My two cents, it's inappropriate to try to posthumously psychoanalyze Bruce over the internet and find a DSM-IV (or is it now V?) category for him.

Sean · #8 01-27-2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch-Hitter

What was the name of that Eastwood movie where he preferred to be alone, befriended a young neighbor, etc? May be a good, mild example. Don't remember it well; need to watch it again.

Gran Torino.

benjulmag · #9 01-27-2014, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch-Hitter

Carl Jung stuff:

If I had to guess, Bruce did many kind, generous things in his life, but he certainly never brought attention to himself when he did.

Bruce shared his baseball knowledge readily, and to the best of my knowledge, never held back providing information to those who requested it, or help them with their questions. In short, by his actions, he was a positive influence to many in the hobby, in contrast to those who commit acts of fraud while oozing charm in the process.

By his words, I recognize that to recipients of his vile emails, he was a different person. I also recognize that not having received such emails, I have not walked in the shoes of those who had. But Bruce is dead, and we already have had one long thread where people vented. I respectfully think it is time to move on.

rhettyeakley · #10 01-27-2014, 01:54 PM

Jeff, you very well may be on to something, or your friend for that matter. I have a family member that suffers from BPD (Borderline personality disorder) and it would certainly fit the bill. They can be the nicest & meanest family member depending on what the situation is. I hope Bruce finds more happiness in the afterlife than he did in life.

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