Like Sands in the Hourglass, So are the Days of Our Lives (on Net54baseball)

clydepepper · #1 04-25-2017, 06:56 PM

Rescue Dogs Rule!!!

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PhillipAbbott79 · #2 04-25-2017, 07:03 PM

I would agree, that it sounds like it belongs in the BST section. Both of these were posted in the general forum, where discussion happens.

I would say, that if it were posted in the BST, negative discussion about the trade and goal should have remained off the thread.

The result of it not being in BST was that it was open to analytical discussion. This would be both positive and negative analysis of the topic at hand, rather than 1 sided positive only discussion from every person that happens along the thread.

Not everything stated was negative. Some things were posted merely to debate and discuss the nature of a trade up situation that happened to be a trade up thread with a trade objective buried in it(or vice versa, however you want to do look at it). Some posts, were likely construed as negative, because it looks like a BST thread, but its not in a BST thread location.

bnorth · #3 04-25-2017, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillipAbbott79

I would agree, that it sounds like it belongs in the BST section. Both of these were posted in the general forum, where discussion happens.

I would say, that if it were posted in the BST, negative discussion about the trade and goal should have remained off the thread.

The result of it not being in BST was that it was open to analytical discussion. This would be both positive and negative analysis of the topic at hand, rather than 1 sided positive only discussion from every person that happens along the thread.

Not everything stated was negative. Some things were posted merely to debate and discuss the nature of a trade up situation that happened to be a trade up thread with a trade objective buried in it(or vice versa, however you want to do look at it). Some posts, were likely construed as negative, because it looks like a BST thread, but its not in a BST thread location.

Just my opinion but with that type of thread being constantly bumped it would be unfair to the others selling in the BST area.

bnorth · #4 04-25-2017, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by clydepepper

Rescue Dogs Rule!!!

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A huge +1. My last 3 dogs have been rescue dogs. They are the best. I always joke with people that mine have been such amazing dogs because I make the dogs watch the ASPCA commercials. I say I just explain to the dogs that I took you out of that situation and I can take you back.

mark evans · #5 04-25-2017, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bnorth

A huge +1. My last 3 dogs have been rescue dogs. They are the best. I always joke with people that mine have been such amazing dogs because I make the dogs watch the ASPCA commercials. I say I just explain to the dogs that I took you out of that situation and I can take you back.

I won't belabor this discussion as I suspect there are members who prefer to stick to baseball cards. But, I do wish to make another point.

The ASPCA commercials are tough to take. I gave serious consideration to contributing to the organization, which is unrelated to local SPCAs, until conducting some internet research. As it turns out, a significant portion of ASPCA's revenues goes to advertising and administrative costs. For this reason I contribute to PetSmart Charities instead.

mark evans · #6 04-25-2017, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bnorth

A huge +1. My last 3 dogs have been rescue dogs. They are the best. I always joke with people that mine have been such amazing dogs because I make the dogs watch the ASPCA commercials. I say I just explain to the dogs that I took you out of that situation and I can take you back.

I won't belabor this discussion as I suspect there are members who prefer to stick to baseball cards. But, I do wish to make another point.

The ASPCA commercials are tough to take. I gave serious consideration to contributing to the organization, which is unrelated to local SPCAs, until conducting some internet research. As it turns out, a significant portion of ASPCA's revenues goes to advertising and administrative costs. For this reason I contribute to PetSmart Charities instead.

bnorth · #7 04-25-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mark evans

I won't belabor this discussion as I suspect there are members who prefer to stick to baseball cards. But, I do wish to make another point.

The ASPCA commercials are tough to take. I gave serious consideration to contributing to the organization, which is unrelated to local SPCAs, until conducting some internet research. As it turns out, a significant portion of ASPCA's revenues goes to advertising and administrative costs. For this reason I contribute to PetSmart Charities instead.

Dogs are way more important than baseball cards any day of the week. I have never seen a baseball card love someone back. I believe you made the correct choice on your donation.

clydepepper · #8 04-25-2017, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bnorth

Dogs are way more important than baseball cards any day of the week. I have never seen a baseball card love someone back. I believe you made the correct choice on your donation.

One downside is that I do not miss my baseball cards when I'm out of town.

When I have to board my baby, it is as hard on me as it is on him.

I pay more attention to my cards when he's asleep...which, thankfully, is quite often.

I contribute to local Paws Humane which is where I got my Rescue Dog. I ONLY contribute to LOCAL charities...so I can see it making a difference.

Den*nis O*Brien · #9 04-26-2017, 02:08 PM

.....This seems a little like hijacking the OP'S/ Big Kahuana's thread but...after adopting our 3rd (On Death Row) dog. I encourage everyone to put any donations towards local shelters and NOT the ASPCA. Wow I almost went GIZMO on everybody with the caps.

I have shown the value of what we call "Squirrel TV" with a pic. Feeding the birds and the ever present rodents offers dawn to dusk entertainment for your rescue pooch. Regarding cards and posts....someone above got me to realize that the value of youthful enthusiasm
is good for the hobby. The next great "Find" may come from one of these young sprouts!

TheNightmanCometh · #10 04-26-2017, 08:36 PM

I, like many, are all for people sharing their opinions, but at some point, when it's the same few people going on and on, while having very few agreeing with them, spamming the board with negativity, it winds up really hurting the thread(s). I love the Mantle trade-up thread, and I can handle some people asking questions or questioning the OP's motives, but when the OP tells them they are wrong and is open and honest about their intentions, when people who have made deals with the OP tell them they are wrong and that the OP is a stand up guy, should we continue to have to be subjected to the spam of negativity surrounding what 99% of people deem to be a very positive endeavor?

Aquarian Sports Cards · #11 04-28-2017, 04:36 PM

To all the people who are upset by the trade up thread. How many trades have you made where your goal was to come out behind??? Maybe he expresses his goals inelegantly, but at least it's honest.

1952boyntoncollector · #12 04-28-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

To all the people who are upset by the trade up thread. How many trades have you made where your goal was to come out behind??? Maybe he expresses his goals inelegantly, but at least it's honest.

Right but and noone is against sweat equity. When someone asks you what you are going to do with the ultimate prize, usually to spark interest that person probably could have a better answer then saying its a secret basically and attempting to ridicule the person for just asking the question

People that may be following along could have interest in what will be done with the prize. So I do think the posters had more problems than just him saying he wants to come ahead in any deal..

EYECOLLECTVINTAGE · #13 04-28-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

Right but and noone is against sweat equity. When someone asks you what you are going to do with the ultimate prize, usually to spark interest that person probably could have a better answer then saying its a secret basically and attempting to ridicule the person for just asking the question

People that may be following along could have interest in what will be done with the prize. So I do think the posters had more problems than just him saying he wants to come ahead in any deal..

You are negative in every thread. Mad mush. Mr. Wambulance

1952boyntoncollector · #14 04-28-2017, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

You are negative in every thread. Mad mush. Mr. Wambulance

Its pretty negative to say you are leaving the hobby because people are so bad on the board......thats about as negative as you can be and gives our discussion a little context.

You have done that. I have not. I could only hope to achieve your negative status...

In addition, you have also posted about a 'bad experience about fellow member' Only to speak in 1s......i guess it would be more negative if it was -1s and -2s.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=238960

EYECOLLECTVINTAGE · #15 04-28-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

Its pretty negative to say you are leaving the hobby because people are so bad on the board......thats about as negative as you can be and gives our discussion a little context.

You have done that. I have not. I could only hope to achieve your negative status...

In addition, you have also posted about a 'bad experience about member' Only to speak in 1s and 2s.....i guess it would be more negative if it was -1s and -2s.

Does that even make sense? That's such a brutal rebuttal. How is that negative?

1952boyntoncollector · #16 04-28-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Does that even make sense? That's such a brutal rebuttal. How is that negative?

Good luck in your quest for the Mantle and enjoy the hobby

(This is a very positive post)

Mountaineer1999 · #17 04-28-2017, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

To all the people who are upset by the trade up thread. How many trades have you made where your goal was to come out behind??? Maybe he expresses his goals inelegantly, but at least it's honest.

In a trade the idea is to be equal. If you are trying to one up somebody in a trade then shame on you.

Aquarian Sports Cards · #18 04-28-2017, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaineer1999

In a trade the idea is to be equal. If you are trying to one up somebody in a trade then shame on you.

Well, shame on me then, though I am a dealer and trying to make a living. But at least my full name is on my posts, especially ones "shaming" other board members.

pokerplyr80 · #19 04-28-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

To all the people who are upset by the trade up thread. How many trades have you made where your goal was to come out behind??? Maybe he expresses his goals inelegantly, but at least it's honest.

I think the part that rubs some members the wrong way, myself included, is that he is basically saying I am going to do enough one sided trades with all of you to turn this $500 card into a 52 Mantle. And posting about it on the main page of the forum. The intent certainly doesn't seem malicious. But the better way to go about it would have been a chronicle of transactions done away from the board that showed him working towards his goal, in my opinion.

Aquarian Sports Cards · #20 04-28-2017, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I think the part that rubs some members the wrong way, myself included, is that he is basically saying I am going to do enough one sided trades with all of you to turn this $500 card into a 52 Mantle. And posting about it on the main page of the forum. The intent certainly doesn't seem malicious. But the better way to go about it would have been a chronicle of transactions done away from the board that showed him working towards his goal, in my opinion.

Hence my comment that he expressed his goals inelegantly. I think we basically agree here.

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