5 pages that I'm loath to read through........another person slighted, and wants to take 'his or hers' ball home. Don't let the door hit you in the keester. We need folks learning the hobby, not tainted egos. What's the matter? Didn't get enough 'likes'? This place ain't like that. Ya wanna learn? There's a wealth of material. Read and learn. Ya wanna post? Do so at your own risk and endure the consequences of 'wet behind the ears' syndrome. Learn from criticism.........Lord knows, I've been corrected immensely on these forums, and I didn't tuck my tail and run. I learned from the corrections, and benefited in the long run. I advise OP to do the same........
And spent most of the 10 days defending the seller of a questionable gold coin after offering to hook somebody up with the seller, who she said she didn’t know. Hell of a thing for a newbie to do. I’ve drawn my conclusions about what was going on. Feel free to draw your own.
Please don't take this personally. It's meant for all who care, including myself. I'm just trying to point out that when we we try to correct, educate, or communicate to another member, there's a polite way and a harsh, rude way to do it. Some replies I've read were extremely rude and most people don't learn anything when addressed in that manner. Just mho.
When you've been polite and met with indifference or hostility, you can either stop or get sarcastic..."The sarcasm is strong in these people"
Why is the theme in America today with so many people that we have to coddle and protect people? God forbid we offend someone who's "sensitive". Don't try and bring that garbage here.
Playing devils advocate.... I could turn this entirely around. I’m old enough to remember when common courtesy was truly common. And I do miss it so.
another .. the experts are wrong becz I read it on the internet ==> https://www.cointalk.com/threads/wh...3-d-matte-finish-roosevelt-dime-value.319554/
Nothing at all wrong with being polite, And did you notice that Fred was very polite in answering even when the approach was not as much. That is the sign of a person with a lot of knowledge and probably has faced a large amount of denial involving his expertise, but can be polite to a relatively unknown individual. That should be the trademark of the forum! If you feel you have to be sarcastic, just don't post!!!! You know you are right so let the other person face the results of not listening. NO ONE Except STAFF have to post!!!!! There are plenty of post anxious to hear from you so ignore the ones you feel you will have to coddle! Jim
And I am super grateful that CT has been a 'gentle' experience (yeah, I don't get it that those who don't think so are facing reality.... other sites are a heck of a lot more tough to take), because I have been here for a number of years and that in itself is a milestone.... because I am no tough cookie when it comes to wanting to just up and leave quietly if my feelings get hurt. Generally, you long time members actually 'Rock' when it comes to correcting things and answering newbie (and oldbie) type questions.
Don't get me wrong, I am a guest here. If Peter wanted a sarcastic forum, I would never have been asked to serve here. If he changes his mind, I will be more than happy to find other things ( and there are plenty )for my time, but I see this as community service; and sarcasm, flaunting rules, baiting people are not part of that situation. If you want to @ sign Peter and ask his opinion, you are always free to do so. I did not say that as a threat, just giving an option. Yes there are people that have just joined that do not understand the culture we try to have here, but they do deserve a little patience, Even if it the 1,000th time you have answered the same way to others asking similar questions. I appreciate the forum, and 99.999 % of the members, but I always try to treat them equally even if they do not think so. Jim
