How many COA's make an autograph real?

[Runscott]

Here's my view: Travis is one of the good guys. He just doesn't know how to communicate his viewpoint in a way that anyone wants to listen. That's not such a bad thing, as anyone can learn how to listen better.

For what it's worth, I have asked Travis' opinion on boxing autographs and he's always been very cordial.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

For what it's worth, I have asked Travis' opinion on boxing autographs and he's always been very cordial.

I have the same experience with him.

[mighty bombjack]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Here's my view: Travis is one of the good guys. He just doesn't know how to communicate his viewpoint in a way that anyone wants to listen. That's not such a bad thing, as anyone can learn how to listen better.

For what it's worth, I have asked Travis' opinion on boxing autographs and he's always been very cordial.

He is one of the good guys, no doubt, in a hobby full of greed and slime balls. I agree with his general premises. But man, is his style of "discussion" grating. I feel like he is constantly accusing people (e.g. me) of "backing" and "supporting" TPAs simply because we are merely annoyed by them and not angrily crusading against them.

That gets old quick, but his obsession (borderline insanity) can be entertaining at times, too. These message boards are a nice little slice of society and a hobby within a hobby.

[GrayGhost]

Yes, but the drama can also turn people off, in a spot where getting the best feeling that something has solid authenticity should be the main goal, be it via TPA, or self education

[slidekellyslide]

What I have found out about this hobby from hanging out here on this forum is that there are a lot of good guys...they just don't all get along together.

[shelly]

Dan, why would you say that

[Rich Klein]

on some of the great hobby fist-fights and arguments I have seen in my years of collecting/dealing. Some of them have been freal beauts. Lou Avon vs Mike Bertolini never got past words but that is one I wish had. That would have been 1/2 ton of fun watching.

[BERTO]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

on some of the great hobby fist-fights and arguments I have seen in my years of collecting/dealing. Some of them have been freal beauts. Lou Avon vs Mike Bertolini never got past words but that is one I wish had. That would have been 1/2 ton of fun watching.

U must be confusing me with Mead....

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

What I have found out about this hobby from hanging out here on this forum is that there are a lot of good guys...they just don't all get along together.

True, Dan, but it makes for a lot of fun and interesting discussion.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

True, Dan, but it makes for a lot of fun and interesting discussion.

With very rare exceptions, there are ways that work for discussing things with anyone, and actually get an "interesting discussion" as a result. I think the key is being able to accept their opinions, even when they seem ludicrous, and to avoid their buttons. The only way I've found to do that and enjoy it, which means 'pushing the envelope', is to get in a few fights so that you understand what you can get away with. That sounds bad, but some people can take certain things and others can't, so you have to figure each out individually.

I say 'rare exceptions' because I have only found two people on this board that I simply can't talk to - I've apologized when I wasn't even in the wrong, but it had no effect. One of them is actually a super-decent guy - I can tell from his acts of kindness toward others. Oh well.

[Wymers Auction]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

Yes, but the drama can also turn people off, in a spot where getting the best feeling that something has solid authenticity should be the main goal, be it via TPA, or self education

If this is true then why are the arguments almost always the longest posts?