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I'm Done with Net54
I know, we've had these melodramatic posts before, but I'm doing this for a reason: I'm tired of politics on Net54.
We've had a few instances lately of posters adding politics to their posts, and I spoke with Leon about putting a stop to it. It has no place on a baseball card chatboard. I happened to click on the thread today about Sep 11 in the Watercooler Section; it's a day I remember all too well as I live only a mile from the WTC. And sure enough, two of our regular dumbasses turned the post hostile by showing us how stupid they actually are. And that's it for me, I'm done with this bullshit. Pleae don't post here asking me back. It won't happen. And it's unlikely I will read Net54 anymore. There are idiots everywhere, I don't need to come here to find them. However, if anybody has questions about baseball memorabilia, and need my expertise, feel free to email me at bsloate@verizon.net, I'm always happy to help. and happy collecting to all. Last edited by barrysloate; 09-13-2019 at 02:42 PM. |
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Sorry to see you go, barry...you’re as good a guy as anyone ive met in this hobby!
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I read the post over in the water cooler section, and I really don't see whatever you saw to make you want to leave forever. I remember that day like it was yesterday. A lot of Americans lost their lives on that fateful day. I hear some conspiracy theorists say that it was our own government that caused 9/11. That angers me to no end. People LOST THEIR LIVES. I too, am angered by the phrase "Some People Did Something". It lessens and cheapens the value of the thousands of lives that were lost that day. I am sorry to see you go, but don't let your anger about politics affect you.
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Done
Barry, I understand your frustration but don't leave... you are a true voice of reason and objectivity for the industry. Don't let the political boneheads win!
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Just because a political figure made the comment does not make it a political comment. It was a stupid and insensitive comment to make no matter who said it. If it were some actor, sports star, celebrity or other notable figure that had made the comment that I quoted we wouldn't even be having this discussion and it wouldn't be considered political. But Because Ilhan Omar made the comment, you want to call it political. You're the dumbass! Edited to add: We use phrases like "Never Forget" but if we don't condemn comments like hers (again regardless of who said it), then we have forgotten. Last edited by vintagetoppsguy; 09-13-2019 at 03:44 PM. |
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Any chance you can take David with you?
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I guess the infraction you just got didn't matter. Good bye.
Political statements can be made elsewhere, not here. Quote:
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What we need here is now leaving and what needs to leave is remaining. Sucks.
Rob M Edited to add - Looks like Leon took care of the later part of that statement.
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I would have way more respect for Mr Sloate if he had complained equally about political statements made by those on his side of the aisle, there would only be silence from him on those occasions but his head would explode if it was someone from the other side. I will PayPal anyone $20 if they show me a post he made telling someone with views similar to his to knock it off or complain about it.
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Sorry to see you go, Barry. I have always enjoyed your insight.
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Hmmmm...
My EMT professor ran a pen down my finger/knuckles last night to check for responsiveness. I responded - it hurt. I'll refrain from risking a slap to that wrist as well. Sorry to see you go, Barry.
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That's a big loss. Barry is one of most knowledgeable baseball card guys around.
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Sorry to see you go, Barry
A true gentleman with a wealth of card knowledge and history. Barry, I really hate to see you go. I have appreciated your posts on here since well before we made the change to this website. Much like your auctions, I will miss you on the board.
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If you don't want to be here delete your account and move on. That easy..
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Last edited by al032184; 09-14-2019 at 11:07 AM. |
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I’m going to miss David
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I got an idea
Let’s talk about baseball cards
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I may not post much on this forum, but I have known Barry for 25 years and he is the person who introduced me to VCBC (for which I wrote a few articles) and this forum. For those of you who don't know or have never met him, there is no way to fully appreciate his hobby knowledge and experience. I hope that he reconsiders but fully understand why he most likely will not.
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Another "I'm mad as hell and leaving Net54" thread. I don't care how well known the person is in the hobby, it's just not a good look.
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Nicely said Rob. If Barry departs, then we'll be losing a lot of cool knowledge and someone that cannot be replaced on this board. This sucks.
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He left you his email and says he will be happy to supply his knowledge privately.
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Steven,
Being able to read a random post on different topics and have people with good knowledge and insight provide comments is different than sending an email to someone to get general information about a specific subject. The randomness of the topics and comments made by board members with cool information make this a fun place to read. One less knowledgeable contributor doesn't provide anything positive to this board.
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I am thrilled he is gone.
Ryan Hotchkiss Last edited by Rhotchkiss; 09-13-2019 at 05:43 PM. |
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8291 posts to make up for. Peter’s going to need to step it up!
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barry go across the street to LTS. i hear you will fit right in there and they are hurting for members.
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I admit I don't read every thread, but I didnt realize political comments were such a problem around here. I rarely see them.
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Or go to a speakeasy.
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I just want world peace and to be able to get this last pickle slice out of the jar. It is wedged in....
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Barry is a very good hobby friend and I hope he comes back. He certainly has a lot of knowledge. I am sure we will keep in touch even if he doesn't post. He used to not post for a few years (*I think) and we still spoke.
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I come here to think about baseball, cards, memorabilia (and my own happy childhood) and I appreciate the efforts made to keep this place politics free. Having said that, in a free society, it is sometimes impossible to get away from the topic entirely, and I think people by necessity need to have thick enough skin to withstand the onslaught of being exposed to someone else expressing their opinion on that subject, now and then. But to each his own. I have backed away from certain sites for awhile, and quit others entirely, when I no longer enjoyed them, for whatever reason. I do think all the bad news involving the card altering scandal has put a damper on things here.... (not saying it shouldn't have, just saying it did.) |
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Sounds like the posts were in the watercooler section, somewhere that I have never visited until today.
It is usually damp around watercoolers, and dampness typically attracts cockroaches. My best advice to everyone out there is to stop hanging around the watercooler, and get back to work (talking baseball cards). Brian |
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We need more positive contributors like Barry!
Barry,
Hope you reconsider! We need more positive and knowledgeable contributors like you! You are a valuable member on this site! Patrick |
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Say it ain't so, Barry.
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If I were that ticked off by seeing posts regarding politics, the last place I would wander into would be a topic about 9/11.
But that's just me. |
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Political posts are rare on Net54, and usually quickly stopped by Leon or the others.
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Sorry I got your panties in a twist. It wasn't my intent to upset and talk politics, like I said in the post, but one would think, no matter what political side they were on, what was said should outrage anyone with a heart and some compassion.
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There's talk about talk about politics in this thread.
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Why do people want to announce that they are leaving? Isn’t it really easy just to delete your account or just never long on and/or visit this site again?
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