Net 54 Hall of Fame??

[Seven]

Howard,

I'm certainly open to some sort of commemoration for prominent members that have contributed a lot to the forum. Maybe not a Hall of Fame per se, but a stickied thread full of important resources/threads/posts. In a way almost like a suggested reading material for the future members that join the forum.

Speaking on Ted, Specifically, maybe we can set up some sort of donation to a charity or memorial for him, assuming his family is comfortable with that. I know Dan was very close to Ted and is close to Teds' family, I would think he should be the person to ask, if he doesn't mind me saying.

Anyone can feel free to Agree/disagree.

- James

[BobbyStrawberry]

I voted no. Just imagine the bickering that would ensue! I find arguments about real, actual sports halls of fame tiresome enough.

[Jewish-collector]

Voted no also. Maybe just an acknowledgements/contributions at the Net54 dinner.

[parkplace33]

I voted yes, for members who contributed to this amazing group.

[ullmandds]

i would rather see a permanent thread on t206 named after ted...or some t206 resource on the site.



Like a "ted Talks!"

[rhettyeakley]

Call it a “Hall of Honor” to remember those that have left us and I am for it.

A place to honor/remember people like Ted, JimB, and many others that have contributions that go beyond the cards themselves.

[jingram058]

I'm not a t206 collector, but Ted's posts on that subject are truly something to behold. Maybe something to highlight noteworthy threads somewhere on the forum would suffice.

[raulus]

Pros: It will give us something new to argue about.

Cons: Some would argue that we have enough as it is.

Criteria would be an exciting element. Someone will need to develop a WAR calculator for posters. Longevity will need to be a factor. But we don't just want accumulators who are posting drivel just to artificially drive up their post counts. Peak years and iconic posts/threads should be a key element.

Maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds?

[dbrown]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

I voted yes, for members who contributed to this amazing group.

I'll put a vote in for Archive.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by dbrown

I'll put a vote in for Archive.

Just don't sue him!
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[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Leon

Just don't sue him!
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I believe Archive is already in the process of suing himself.


Brian

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by dbrown

I'll put a vote in for Archive.

You beat me to that one, and of course that would mean multiple spots for the Bruces

[Casey2296]

I voted no on the HOF but having an archive of seminal works from members like Teds T206 threads, or Rhetts Zeenut posts for example would be a huge plus. Currently one has to google search by subject and add Net54 to the end to find posts like that.

There is so much valuable information here that members have contributed to over the years that it would be a shame to lose. We could take it one step further and ask many of these long time members to contribute their knowledge where they can. For example, I would love to see Tbobs theory on Orange E94s and other aspects of the set.

Think of it not as a HOF but a Hall of Archives. More like the Imperial Library of Constantinople.

[maniac_73]

I've started calling T206 the Ted206

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

I voted no on the HOF but having an archive of seminal works from members like Teds T206 threads, or Rhetts Zeenut posts for example would be a huge plus. Currently one has to google search by subject and add Net54 to the end to find posts like that.

There is so much valuable information here that members have contributed to over the years that it would be a shame to lose. We could take it one step further and ask many of these long time members to contribute their knowledge where they can. For example, I would love to see Tbobs theory on Orange E94s and other aspects of the set.

Think of it not as a HOF but a Hall of Archives. More like the Imperial Library of Constantinople.

^^^ THIS ^^^ +1 on what Phil said.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Voted no also. Maybe just an acknowledgements/contributions at the Net54 dinner.

I agree a place of acknowledgement

My biggest concern is it would cause friction. Why is this person in and not someone else

How would people feel who thought they should be recognized and yet are not.

I sadly think it could cause animosity and negative threads. I like to keep it positive

[Chuck9788]

Haha, it makes me wonder just how far away am I from the Net54baseball.com Hall of Fame? I'm still playing Single A ball compared to some of the heavy hitters on this forum.

[FrankWakefield]

I voted NO yesterday morning, but I've kept silent (difficult for me).


I knew Ted. Ted would have voted NO.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

I voted NO yesterday morning, but I've kept silent (difficult for me).


I knew Ted. Ted would have voted NO.

I haven't voted but agree.

That said, if there ever is a Net54baseball HOF, he will be a first HOF class inductee. I don't think anyone else has contributed more to the forum than Ted did. I will make sure those threads in the Archive section, at least of his, get updated.

And whomever mentioned, Jim Blumenthal, I agree also. He too would be right up there, though he didn't post nearly as much as Teddy. He was a great collector and really a super human being. Reading older threads, I still see his posts and it always brings back fond memories. Much the same way it will be with Teddy's posts.

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[Seven]

Originally Posted by Leon

I haven't voted but agree.

That said, if there ever is a Net54baseball HOF, he will be a first HOF class inductee. I don't think anyone else has contributed more to the forum than Ted did. I will make sure those threads in the Archive section, at least of his, get updated.

And whomever mentioned, Jim Blumenthal, I agree also. He too would be right up there, though he didn't post nearly as much as Teddy. He was a great collector and really a super human being. Reading older threads, I still see his posts and it always brings back fond memories. Much the same way it will be with Teddy's posts.

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Leon,

I think the Archive idea is the best solution to this. At the end of the day it works as a way to preserve wonderful knowledge and act as sort of a time capsule to the past. It's also a pleasant way to commemorate Teds contributions.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Leon

I haven't voted but agree.

That said, if there ever is a Net54baseball HOF, he will be a first HOF class inductee. I don't think anyone else has contributed more to the forum than Ted did. I will make sure those threads in the Archive section, at least of his, get updated.

And whomever mentioned, Jim Blumenthal, I agree also. He too would be right up there, though he didn't post nearly as much as Teddy. He was a great collector and really a super human being. Reading older threads, I still see his posts and it always brings back fond memories. Much the same way it will be with Teddy's posts.

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I was just thinking about Jim today. I met him only once, just before he passed away (ten years ago this coming October). He said very little but asked me how I was feeling, expressed some compassion and wrote me a note in Sanskrit, which I still have today. If you ever met Jim, I suspect you never forgot him.

Anyway, I was thinking about him because, while looking for a book in my bookcase, I came across 'The Ornament of the Middle Way' (which he wrote) - I picked it up when I was studying Buddhism six or so years back.

Wonderful guy, and a great contributor, especially when it came to caramel cards.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

I agree a place of acknowledgement

My biggest concern is it would cause friction. Why is this person in and not someone else

How would people feel who thought they should be recognized and yet are not.

I sadly think it could cause animosity and negative threads. I like to keep it positive

I agree. At one point in time, had the powers that be done this, guys like Rosen and Mastro probably would've been in, since they were such big, influential personalities. Imagine the bad feelings that would've created.

We know who the good guys are, and they are very appreciated. They know who they are, too.

[steve B]

I'm not sure it would work for an online board.

The shriners show at one time had an award named after a hobby pioneer, I don't know what the criteria was, but it was sort of similar. Not sure if they even do it anymore.


The major stamp collecting group I'm in has a "roll of distinguished philatelists" thing that's pretty cool. An actual large scroll they have the people honored sign. To do that you need a very long time contributing to the hobby.(Like 40 years, or a handful of huge contributions over a shorter time. )
I saw a list of who was on it, and I had heard of nearly all of them. And didn't see any I'd have disagreed with.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by steve B

I'm not sure it would work for an online board.

The shriners show at one time had an award named after a hobby pioneer, I don't know what the criteria was, but it was sort of similar. Not sure if they even do it anymore.


The major stamp collecting group I'm in has a "roll of distinguished philatelists" thing that's pretty cool. An actual large scroll they have the people honored sign. To do that you need a very long time contributing to the hobby.(Like 40 years, or a handful of huge contributions over a shorter time. )
I saw a list of who was on it, and I had heard of nearly all of them. And didn't see any I'd have disagreed with.

Hi Steve - man, I miss you guys. I wish I could still afford this hobby

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Hi Steve - man, I miss you guys. I wish I could still afford this hobby

Me too, I was a very under the radar sort of guy. I only knew a handful of people most of them since the 80's or earlier.
So many now gone or out of things.

I still do a little, and have a few virtual projects I'm working on. Plus some I need to work on with "modern" stuff