What's the difference?

During my career I would, at times, get frustrated at having to answer basic questions that I assumed everyone knew. I guess as we advance in our careers (or hobbies in this case) we tend to forget that not everyone has had the experiences, or knowledge, that we have amassed over the years. Everyone has to start somewhere and should expect the same courtesy one would give to their peers. In today's social media world, nobody is forcing one to respond to a question; especially in this forum.

 

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It's not easy.

I try to not respond to those for who I have no respectable input but I still find myself being snarky every now and again.

 

Trolling for "likes" are you?

 

I wish there was a posted without a clue button I could push on your comment sir. This Web site is not a retail store nor is it a site to go to so you can find out FOR FREE how much your error coin is worth because you saw one just like it on YouTube. Really that is not part of MY hobby. I collect coins and if I need to know something about coins I do research by book and internet to LEARN about that coin. I thought this site was for coin collectors to gather at to share information about coins. All I see from most newbs is dollar signs in there eyes. I’m new to the site I’ve been a member 5 weeks so IM A SITE NEWB. I am not impressed by the treatment of the newbs as a whole.
But it is my opinion that if a new member to the site won’t try to learn then I’m not helping (there is an 8 page tread right now that is the poster child for this) and will politely tell them why.
Reed.

 

I have never expected CoinTalk to be "grad school", but I also don't expect it to be "Pre-K". I'd prefer a happy medium.

And to press the metaphor, Doug, if you're saying it has to be an "Amish one-room schoolhouse" with all grades intermingled, that's really tough to accept.

And I refer you to Reed's post above.

Technical question - Is it possible to "customize" my Recent Topics list to edit OUT Error Coins and Coin Roll Hunting, so they're never seen by me? That would be the coolest thing EVER, and greatly enhance my enjoyment of the site.

 

Very well said. I like it very much.

Except the last paragraph. It's redundant and cruel.

 

Doug is that you spouting off again. (you should brush your teeth before you go on a rant)

 

Doug let me remind you of rule #2:
2 – Personal attacks are not permitted. All Coin Talk members, young, old and in between, will treat all other members with respect and be civil at all times. You are expected to act as responsible individuals, there will be no name calling or flame wars.

Cyber bullying will not be tolerated. And it is up to the sole discretion of the Moderators as to what does, or does not, constitute cyber bullying; as are the consequences for such.

Hope this helps,
Reed

 

Here's the rub, Reed. Doug is El Moderador en Jefe!

 

JUST A NEWBIE’S OBERVATIONS HERE. MY NON EXPERT OPINION!

 

Yea I know but maybe he’ll side with the Newb here since they pander to me.
I’ll ask like a 1000 times about the same crappy blurry picture too then I’m in like Flynn.

 

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Let’s not forget who the Newbie is here. This Guy!

 

As a new member I fear after reading the moderators post that if I say something he doesn’t like I will be personally attacked and have undue punishment levied against me. Can you advise me I am scared now to post anymore and I have made this site part of my life. What will I do now? I’m scared of the Moderators they say mean stuff to people to make them feel bad this isn’t nice.

 

Update your Avatar's "Custom Title", or are you using it for your CV?

 

Well this post has deteriorated from the title "What's the difference?". I guess the difference from the comments is how people feel about the type of posts in CT. The original poster should have added some information than just posting pictures of a few coins. The poster could have added "why the differences in color or toning?". There have been numerous threads recently similar to this. At times I think the poster is someone trolling, just to get the emotional responses that we have seen. But one needs to remember that this isn't always the case. The best thing, in my opinion, is to simply say nothing if I have nothing good to say (like the rambling I'm posting now).

 

Get real, Kurt was the secretary of the Red Rose Coin club in 2016. Not you, me, God or anybody can take that away it’s part of his personal history. If he wants it on his Avatar it’s fully his right to have it there. Do you want to take away his birthday too? And mine are you going to take my birthday away as well. Remember I’m a newbie you have to be inordinately nice to me or I might cry and post more crappy out of focus pictures of parking lot coins for you to tell me how much their worth.

 

Go pound sand, newb. lol

 

All I have is broken glass it’s kinda like sand. I’ll try that. I’m not real good at it but I did see it on YouTube earlier.