Barry Sloate says hello

[Snapolit1]

Guess there is some story here known by many, not by me, which would explain why a legendary great collector seems to monitor the board from afar, occasionally dispatching someone to send greetings to all. A bit peculiar but, like I said, must be a story.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Guess there is some story here known by many, not by me, which would explain why a legendary great collector seems to monitor the board from afar, commenting only on LOTG auctions and occasionally dispatching someone to send greetings to all. A bit peculiar but, like I said, must be a story.

He posted this.
https://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=273539

[Snapolit1]

Well that explains that.

Leon has done a good job keeping politics off the front page. Are a few political type discussions on the water cooler page, one I started with a decidely non-political post.

But thanklfully the front page has been politics free. We all know people who can't go 3 minutes without interjecting politics into almost any subject area imaginable. Depressing but it's a nice easy way of determining quickly who you don't need to be around very much.

[Yoda]

Barry, come back to us. Never before has the hobby needed informed, experienced opinions than now. Things have gotten a little crazy out there since you left the Board, or perhaps you have noticed.

[Pat R]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Guess there is some story here known by many, not by me, which would explain why a legendary great collector seems to monitor the board from afar, commenting only on LOTG auctions and occasionally dispatching someone to send greetings to all. A bit peculiar but, like I said, must be a story.

Steve, I think you have Barry Arnold mixed up with Barry Sloate.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Steve, I think you have Barry Arnold mixed up with Barry Sloate.

Ah, you are corrrect. I will fix. Thanks.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Steve, I think you have Barry Arnold mixed up with Barry Sloate.

I do wish Barry Arnold had not essentially stopped posting, he was one of the most intelligent and reasonable voices here.

[theuclakid]

hello Barry, good to hear you are fine, I had wondered....Pat and I retired to the coast in 2020 and are loving it...please say hello to Judy and take care

Bruce Perry

[Peter_Spaeth]

Why do people think he is reading this thread?


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[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Why do people think he is reading this thread?


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You can read 90% of the board without logging in. I only log in to check the B/S/T and occasionally post.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

You can read 90% of the board without logging in. I only log in to check the B/S/T and occasionally post.

Fair, but I would still bet Barry isn't reading all these heartfelt messages to him.

[ullmandds]

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Barry's...everywhere!

[DaveW]

I too miss Barry’s posts. I can’t believe we have had 35 posts and nobody has mentioned Seinfeld. I remember Barry for correcting poor grammar and for enjoying some good Seinfeld references as well as his knowledge of cards and baseball reference books.

[rebelsart]

Wishing Barry Sloate all the best! I used to purchase many T206 cards from him in the past. It seems like only yesterday lol.

[nolemmings]

Wishing you the best for 2023, Mr. Sloate. I join others who miss your hobby knowledge being shared here.

[RCMcKenzie]

Happy New Year, Barry. I would guess 90% or more of the people that read the board don't post, and more than half have never even signed up.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Guess there is some story here known by many, not by me, which would explain why a legendary great collector seems to monitor the board from afar, occasionally dispatching someone to send greetings to all. A bit peculiar but, like I said, must be a story.

I send holiday greetings to Barry because I really like and respect his opinions, points of view and hobby knowledge. Always a voice of reason (as indicated by others).

There was no "dispatch" of a greeting. It was a friendly request to say hello to the board and let everyone knows he's still kicking. I'm guessing he doesn't monitor the board from afar. Really, nothing peculiar about it, at all.

I can't speak for Barry, but he probably just got tired of all the BS that goes on in different parts of the forum. This place can get a bit crazy.