Net 54 Hall of Fame??

[Exhibitman]

We don't need more 'participation trophies. This is a board of equals all devoted to collecting. I'd say leave it at that.

The Brucii once proposed something similar so he could give himself an award. I feel the same about it now as I did then, when I suggested a name for the award, like an Oscar:

How about "The Celibates"? The trophy could be topped with a mirror so all the winners can see is their own reflected glory...



William Shatner: You know, before I answer any more questions there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I've spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just baseball cards! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little hobby into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!

[ a crowd of shocked and dismayed Bruces.... ]

I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?

[ to "Bruces" ] You, you must be almost 60... have you ever kissed a girl?

[ "Bruces" hangs his head ]

I didn't think so! There's a whole world out there! When I was your age, I didn't collect cards and do nothing else, I LIVED! So... move out of your studio apartment! And try speaking to a real live woman, and GROW THE HELL UP! I mean, it's just baseball cards dammit, IT'S JUST BASEBALL CARDS!

[Rhotchkiss]

Maybe a Hall of Shame…. I can think of several (mostly x members) who would be first ballot shoo-ins.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

We don't need more 'participation trophies. This is a board of equals all devoted to collecting. I'd say leave it at that.

The Brucii once proposed something similar so he could give himself an award. I feel the same about it now as I did then, when I suggested a name for the award, like an Oscar:

How about "The Celibates"? The trophy could be topped with a mirror so all the winners can see is their own reflected glory...

But the concept is very nostalgic - you must remember back in the early days of the internet when every discussion forum had a thread every 6-9 months "Who is your favorite forum member?"

You would have made my favorites list, but disparaging the dead loses you a point or two

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

But the concept is very nostalgic - you must remember back in the early days of the internet when every discussion forum had a thread every 6-9 months "Who is your favorite forum member?"

You would have made my favorites list, but disparaging the dead loses you a point or two

Nice to see you here again, Scott. Hope all is well your way.
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[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Leon

Nice to see you here again, Scott. Hope all is well your way.
.

Hey Leon. I'm doing great - I hope you are also doing well. Two recent events made me think of you guys - the first was seeing Jim's book in my book case, the second was when a friend wanted to show me a Mickey Mantle card this afternoon. It turned out to be an EX+ 1958 All-Star card. So I told him I'd do some research and get back with him. I did a forum search for 'Blumenthal' and found this thread.

So...I wish I had some cards to talk about , but it's still good to 'see' you guys.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Runscott

But the concept is very nostalgic - you must remember back in the early days of the internet when every discussion forum had a thread every 6-9 months "Who is your favorite forum member?"

You would have made my favorites list, but disparaging the dead loses you a point or two

In the case of the Brucii, that would be disparaging the multiple dead.


Brianii

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Runscott

But the concept is very nostalgic - you must remember back in the early days of the internet when every discussion forum had a thread every 6-9 months "Who is your favorite forum member?"

You would have made my favorites list, but disparaging the dead loses you a point or two

He wished me dead. He’s dead. Scoreboard.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

He wished me dead. He’s dead. Scoreboard.

You weren't the only one. I managed to escape his wrath. In private emails (emii?), he at least dropped the Royal plural.

I do miss the entertainment value, Mr. Archive.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

You weren't the only one. I managed to escape his wrath. In private emails (emii?), he at least dropped the Royal plural.

I do miss the entertainment value, Mr. Archive.

I'm unsure how Bruce and I existed in the hobby at the same time, and never had a personal run-in. Because I DID have run-ins with people. Funny thing was that the worst battles always resulted in eventual friendships.