Forum Member Dilemma

[tiger8mush]

If I purchased a card from a forum member and sent it back due to cracked case, and found out later it was just tape, I'd apologize profusely and make good on the original purchase and cover the extra shipping fees so the seller saw no additional loss of money.

Is this the action the banned member is attempting to make?

For registration, did they put "tiger8mush" (userID) in name instead of "Rob G."? Or did they put a totally false name like "Jose Canseco"? Some days there is a thin line between misunderstanding, low IQ, and being a liar

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

If I purchased a card from a forum member and sent it back due to cracked case, and found out later it was just tape, I'd apologize profusely and make good on the original purchase and cover the extra shipping fees so the seller saw no additional loss of money.

Is this the action the banned member is attempting to make?

For registration, did they put "tiger8mush" (userID) in name instead of "Rob G."? Or did they put a totally false name like "Jose Canseco"? Some days there is a thin line between misunderstanding, low IQ, and being a liar

He put his real name under his id but I don't know exactly when. And I totally agree it was buyers remorse with a BS made up reason for returning. The seller is a great member and would have taken the return if the buyer was just not happy with it. That card has been sold to someone else now.
And the member in question offered, to me, to make good on that deal. But after the fact come-clean deals hold less weight.
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[nineunder71]

I like cards too

[Flintboy]

Character and integrity should mean something. Keep the ban

[Tyruscobb]

Is the offender sorry, because he misses interacting with fellow card collectors, and can no longer add quality posts that contribute to the forum's overall experience, knowledge, and value?

Or is he only sorry, because he lost access to the B/S/T venue?

I'm a second chance type of guy. However, that doesn't mean the offender should escape punishment even after a banishment period.

Maybe let him in, but banish him from the B/S/T venue for six months or however long you feel his offenses warrant.

[Yoda]

Isn't this supposed to be the new era of personal accountability? Thumbs down.

[puckpaul]

I think integrity on this site matters a lot, I would keep the ban. Not the kind of behavior want to excuse or deal with.

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Isn't this supposed to be the new era of personal accountability? Thumbs down.

Not sure if this is sarcasm or not, but I'm not seeing personal responsibility anywhere!! I sure wish you were right!

[tiger8mush]

Allow member to come clean in this thread, and then reinstate fully. If he's a good boy then all will be forgotten by the weekend

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

Allow member to come clean in this thread, and then reinstate fully. If he's a good boy then all will be forgotten by the weekend

I don't know about all being forgotten but I have made this offer to the buyer. If he does, I would lean towards reinstatement. If not, I am leaning the other way....but the jury is still out.

and a 1941 Wheaties card of DiMaggio, 5 x 7...never seen another or even from the set. But a respected board member has some...not sure if he has Joe D...

[egri]

Leon, I don't envy you having to make these decisions. Thank you for taking on this load so that we can have a place to discuss our hobby.

About the name, to me, the severity of the mistake matters. If his name was Tim, but he typed Tom, or he flip flopped his first and last names, maybe he's just a bad typist, or he misread the form. But if he gave his name as Mickey Mouse, well, that's different.

For the buyer's remorse, I think a suspension from the BST is in order, and if he becomes a repeat offender, ban him from the site.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

Allow member to come clean in this thread, and then reinstate fully. If he's a good boy then all will be forgotten by the weekend

Break out the popcorn! Reinstatement isn't guaranteed though.
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[jiw98]

Leon, I don't envy your position as the person that has to make these type of decisions. I agree with what some have already stated. Go with your gut. Do what you think is best for Net54 board. You have done a good job so far.