Honest, unbiased thoughts from a member, i.e. current boards situation

[mattjc1983]

I don't post much but I'll say one thing, spending time both here and Blowout, this place is 10 times more mature (which probably makes sense as I'd guess there's a significant age gap between the two sites).

Sure, people get cranky, there is drama, and I've observed at least a few pairs of members that seem to have some ancient beef that causes them to do nothing but follow each other around from thread to thread hating on each other's posts, but all that aside, the amount of Net54 posts that are written to do nothing but mock others is a tiny fraction of what I've observed on Blowout over the same time period.


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[Jeffrompa]

... and things have changed . Some for the better some for the worst . But its still the best place to learn about and see Pre War cards .. Its much less contentious than the days when I started . I still log in here more than my bank account .

[iowadoc77]

Originally Posted by mattjc1983

I don't post much but I'll say one thing, spending time both here and Blowout, this place is 10 times more mature (which probably makes sense as I'd guess there's a significant age gap between the two sites).

Sure, people get cranky, there is drama, and I've observed at least a few pairs of members that seem to have some ancient beef that causes them to do nothing but follow each other around from thread to thread hating on each other's posts, but all that aside, the amount of Net54 posts that are written to do nothing but mock others is a tiny fraction of what I've observed on Blowout over the same time period.


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+1 Blowout is ridiculous compared to this. Bunch of jerks that rule the boards over there. I probably edit more than 1/2 of my posts on that forum so that people don't get their panties in a wad. And if you try to sell something there and you aren't 20% below ebay, the vultures will descend on you immediately regardless of their intentions to purchase. This is a great place and a great forum. IMHO

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by iowadoc77

+1 Blowout is ridiculous compared to this. Bunch of jerks that rule the boards over there. I probably edit more than 1/2 of my posts on that forum so that people don't get their panties in a wad. And if you try to sell something there and you aren't 20% below ebay, the vultures will descend on you immediately regardless of their intentions to purchase. This is a great place and a great forum. IMHO

I do like the custom here of not crapping on stuff people are selling in BST. If you are not interested, move on. Don't need to start ripping someone because you think the card is overpriced or over graded. That makes BST work very well.

[bbcard1]

I spend a lot of time on this board. i don't post all that much because despite the fact I've collected for 40 years, have owned a shop and promoted dozens of shows, I am just not nearly as knowledgeable as others here. I joined back in 2009 and I don't really think it has changed on balance..but you go through seasons where people are more or less civil. A single member can make a profound difference.

[mattjc1983]

Originally Posted by iowadoc77

+1 Blowout is ridiculous compared to this. Bunch of jerks that rule the boards over there. I probably edit more than 1/2 of my posts on that forum so that people don't get their panties in a wad. And if you try to sell something there and you aren't 20% below ebay, the vultures will descend on you immediately regardless of their intentions to purchase. This is a great place and a great forum. IMHO

That's the "Iowa nice" speaking there; I can relate as a fellow Iowan.

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