A New Rule concerning PM's- Poll

[Leon]

Originally Posted by npa589

I don't have a problem with the new rule in principle, which, I suppose is all that matters. Where I do have a problem with it, however, is in its association to what has been happening in the Goldin thread. I've been on here for about a year now, and don't say too much. I keep my thoughts to myself until, well, it hits this type of nerve, a nerve that seems to be activated when people are being conned, duped into throwing money away out of "promises" of worth.

He didn't continue to try to fight us in public, he took to the PM to quell John from making any further comments. I think that the public display of the exact PM (where it could not be edited, because it was a screenshot of the sent message) possibly saved other people from wasting their money. It also alleviated, as Wonka said, the "he said, she said" aspect when people were reading the thread. So, in that sense, I'm okay with it.

Also, it has not been a problem in the past. The no posting of e-mails is a great rule, and they are definitely related to PMs, other than for the fact that it's rather easy to edit an e-mail, even in a screenshot. Also, we don't have access to a moderator to clear up the air, reading the exact e-mail sent from companies like Comcast, Yahoo, or Google. At any time, Leon can just check pms to see what was actually said. That being said, however, people not as respectable as Wonka may began to run with the posting of PMs, and it could become a very frustrating display of cat-fighting and high-school drama. That would be detrimental to the board. That's why I think the rule should be implemented, with this possible asterisk:

How about a compromise, we still contact Leon before posting any PMs, but if it is deemed by Leon to be helpful, by way of saving people money, or helping "clean up the hobby, making people aware of some bad apples", it can be allowed to be posted. Just a thought....


Quick thoughts about Goldin advertising on here:

The stanses put forth in the thread were not differing, and were not the typical screaming rants of people who had one bad experience with a seller, and are seeking to destroy them. This is clearly a problem that is pervasive to who Ken is as a "businessman", and has been true for 20 years now. I personally wouldn't even accept his money to advertise at this point. It is literally the money of people who may have been put in severe holes after listening to him lie, not simply misrepresent or fudge, but lie about actual sale prices of cards. As far as I know, every other auction that advertises on here is top-notch.

What if they become hindered by the fact that Goldin advertises on here as well? If I know of him from AANtv, and if many others do as well, I am certain that the big auction houses are more than familiar with him.

There is precedence for asking a company not to advertise on this board. As of this moment I have made that request to Ken. I think some time needs to go by, not sure how much and if ever, before his advertising on this board resumes. I am leaving the door open for the future, but for now, no more ads or email blasts concerning Ken and his auctions. I am not making a judgement otherwise. It's just too volatile of a subject and quite honestly, I don't want to deal with it.

As far as the PM's go, it looks like the board is going to be overwhelmingly in favor of keeping them personal. That being said there is an open ended part of the rules, I had to put in there, in order to keep our community safe. It basically says that the moderator can do anything he wants, written in the rules or not, to protect the community. I would use that option if I need to in order to protect our community and the hobby. I think the rule about not allowing PM's to be displayed is going to be a good one. So do most other board members....but if something warrants it then an exception will be made. I also try hard to adhere to the rules myself, as well as enforce them. It's not always easy, or black and white.

What was VERY comforting at the National was all of the folks that came up to me in support of the way the board is moderated. I don't mind saying it made me feel like I was doing a decent job of trying to be as fair as possible, while letting folks express themselves, all the while trying to keep a civil place for us to chat.

[npa589]

Well, I am in complete agreement in the support of how this board is moderated, and I am glad that the Goldin thread was able to have a good outcome to it, in that a beneficial rule was added. Because of how this board has been moderated, I have complete confidence that when the time comes for an "extraordinary" circumstance that may call for a PM to be publicly posted - it will be moderated appropriately!

How about this, maybe you'll never even have to worry about such things! Unrealistic optimism... isn't that what we need on every Monday?

[drc]

In general I've long been against the posting of personal emails and messages, though I'm not sure I'm for a total banning of it. There may be instances where it's relevant (such as in a fraud/forgery case). But whatever is Leon's rule, I'll follow. I've never posted a PM or email, though I'm unaware I've ever received anything interesting or juicy enough to post.

[timzcardz]

So no posting of PMs.

OK

I suppose then from now on we'll live by Goldin Rule!

[drc]

But be warned everyone: Rule or no rule, if anyone PMs me to call me a flaming booger, I will post it.

[byrone]

Originally Posted by timzcardz

So no posting of PMs.

OK

I suppose then from now on we'll live by Goldin Rule!

That's better than anything Adam Sandler can come up with...

[nolemmings]

What was VERY comforting at the National was all of the folks that came up to me in support of the way the board is moderated. I don't mind saying it made me feel like I was doing a decent job of trying to be as fair as possible, while letting folks express themselves, all the while trying to keep a civil place for us to chat.

They just heard that saying that would get them 20% off at your table

j/k--keep up the good work

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Leon

There is precedence for asking a company not to advertise on this board. As of this moment I have made that request to Ken. I think some time needs to go by, not sure how much and if ever, before his advertising on this board resumes. I am leaving the door open for the future, but for now, no more ads or email blasts concerning Ken and his auctions. I am not making a judgement otherwise. It's just too volatile of a subject and quite honestly, I don't want to deal with it.

As far as the PM's go, it looks like the board is going to be overwhelmingly in favor of keeping them personal. That being said there is an open ended part of the rules, I had to put in there, in order to keep our community safe. It basically says that the moderator can do anything he wants, written in the rules or not, to protect the community. I would use that option if I need to in order to protect our community and the hobby. I think the rule about not allowing PM's to be displayed is going to be a good one. So do most other board members....but if something warrants it then an exception will be made. I also try hard to adhere to the rules myself, as well as enforce them. It's not always easy, or black and white.

What was VERY comforting at the National was all of the folks that came up to me in support of the way the board is moderated. I don't mind saying it made me feel like I was doing a decent job of trying to be as fair as possible, while letting folks express themselves, all the while trying to keep a civil place for us to chat.

Leon,
All my kidding aside, I believe you have done the right thing in not letting Ken advertise on the board for now and some time to come. I myself have been very vocal for years about how some of these auction houses have conducted themselves over the years and I believe in this instance if the track record was the way it was then it will continue to be that way now. As was said by someone else If it Quacks like a duck.......... A leopard doesnt change its spots so in my mind weather it be 1997 or 20 years later. QVC, HSN,what ever and now auction house the ground work in my mind was laid all those years ago! As for PMs in all fairness I really could care less if they are posted or not you always have done a great job with being fair and I know you will continue to do so going forward!

[atx840]

Leon, what about people constantly messaging me to sell them my cards, it's quite frustrating...over and over.

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by atx840

Leon, what about people constantly messaging me to sell them my cards, it's quite frustrating...over and over.

Dude thats

[tcjsavannah]

I know that I'm fairly new here, but I've always operated under the impression that if you want to make a private message public, you had better be able to handle the inevitable backlash. Some people are OK with that. Some aren't. I would personally never do it myself but I can understand why others would. Just don't expect any sympathy from me if it turns into a bigger problem for you than the initial PM.

[wonkaticket]

Chris we could share with the folks here how the rainbow dash you sent us was trimmed.

We are a whale we will not apologize for reaching out to obtain the highest quality items for our world class My Little Pony collection.

Cheers,

John

World's Toughest My Little Pony Wantlist

[Matthew H]

Ken could have been allowed to advertise if people were reasonable about the level of criticism on his past business practices. Considering the fact that about 100k worth of stuff gets posted in every legendary pickup thread, I know people here are capable of being reasonable...




I agree with keeping private messages private.