OT: dogs being killed at the Sochi games. What we can do to help them

[buymycards]

Hi Bill, I guess my only issue is to question why you would post this on a vintage card website? Aren't there hundreds of other sites where your post would be more appropriate? If you want to use this site, then maybe the water cooler section would be a better choice? Should we all start posting our personal issues on the main page of this board?



Rick

[Leon]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Hi Bill, I guess my only issue is to question why you would post this on a vintage card website? Aren't there hundreds of other sites where your post would be more appropriate? If you want to use this site, then maybe the water cooler section would be a better choice? Should we all start posting our personal issues on the main page of this board?



Rick

My only issue is why someone who has posted approximately 1 thread not pertaining to selling something, in the last year or so, can remotely question someone who has started a ton of good threads, then posts an off topic one? Care to guess which is a more valuable member, in my eyes?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Leon is your reaction perhaps colored by the fact that the post was about a subject that obviously is one you feel passionately about?

I think Rick does have a valid point. For example autism and developmental disabilities are very important to me, but I would not have thought to start a thread on a baseball card board urging people to donate to those causes.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Well it was about a K. O. thing, and he is a good member, I think. Sports too, are there (olympics). And overall Bill's a great guy. It's ok with Leon, then it's ok by me.........Leons call.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Leon is your reaction perhaps colored by the fact that the post was about a subject that obviously is one you feel passionately about?

I think Rick does have a valid point. For example autism and developmental disabilities are very important to me, but I would not have thought to start a thread on a baseball card board urging people to donate to those causes.

+1

Rick's okay and contributes to the board behind the scenes with mailing issues. Dogs and Parakeets occasionally pop up of the main board, but I would defend anyone's right to question their presence here.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Leon is your reaction perhaps colored by the fact that the post was about a subject that obviously is one you feel passionately about?

I think Rick does have a valid point. For example autism and developmental disabilities are very important to me, but I would not have thought to start a thread on a baseball card board urging people to donate to those causes.

Yes and no. In my eyes, as moderator, I give a heck of a lot of leeway to the folks who add the most value to the board. Members who start good threads are my favorite members, in that respect.
And yes, I am a passionate dog lover, so that could play a little bit into it but not as much as my response above.

That being said I have already PM'd another good member today about an off topic as I do think there are a few too many at this current time. But besides that, and as far as the board's welfare is concerned, I am sticking to my story.

And I also need to add that Rick (hi Rick) is a good guy and this wasn't meant to be personal but is meant to give my opinion on the subject.

[buymycards]

Leon, no problem here. You are correct. Most of the threads I start are in the BST. As far as value to the board - that is beside the point. The point is that I disagree with this type of post. No offense meant to Bill as I enjoy most of his threads. You are the moderator and it is up to you to moderate - not me. I have the utmost respect for you and for what you do.

Rick

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Leon, no problem here. You are correct. Most of the threads I start are in the BST. As far as value to the board - that is beside the point. The point is that I disagree with this type of post. No offense meant to Bill as I enjoy most of his threads. You are the moderator and it is up to you to moderate - not me. I have the utmost respect for you and for what you do.

Rick

Classy post Rick. Good man.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Leon, no problem here. You are correct. Most of the threads I start are in the BST. As far as value to the board - that is beside the point. The point is that I disagree with this type of post. No offense meant to Bill as I enjoy most of his threads. You are the moderator and it is up to you to moderate - not me. I have the utmost respect for you and for what you do.

Rick

Thanks for your understanding Rick. And it goes to show why you are one of the good guys. I appreciate it. I also respect your opinion too. You should always be able to give it, regardless if it goes against my grain or with it and not fear any repercussions. I am sure there are a percentage of folks that would prefer no off topics at all. I understand that too. Take care and happy collecting....

[jhs5120]

I donate plenty to needy children in America. Actually, come April 15th I'll be sending another "charitable donation"

In all seriousness, this is a worthwhile cause (no one hear can deny that). If there is a cause more "worthy" it's best to take action and raise funds/awareness for that cause rather than $hit on everyone else's parade in a well-intentioned thread.

On a side note, I donated last week when I first heard about this.