I need your help. How Should I post ?

Yeah it's kinda like trying to read a text from your pre tween daughter.

 

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Thanks. Did you happen to see this in my OP : "...regarding any posts I may make in the future with exceptions. Quotes and Enhancements are off the table**."

**No changes.

 

I dont mind your posts. Coin Talk can get dull sometimes. And let me tell you, the CU forum got boring as hell after you couldn't post there anymore. Also after the CAC forum started, that took away most of the drama that made CU interesting imo.

 

I still go to CU to look at the Picture thread and the Humor thread. I didn't realize that would be the only things I missed over there when I was banned.

 

Post how you want as long as you are within the rules!!! We still have an ignore button if someone doesn't like it!!!

 

Those are good threads. The CAC threads got old real quick.

 

I generally like your posts. And there definitely are several posters who rub me a bit the wrong way, but I figure one can learn something from most anyone.

I'm all for knowledgeable people posting here, and don't particularly care what their style is.

But I'm just an enthusiast and a hobbyist. I love coins, but they (and this forum) are not a deadly serious part of my existence.

 

@Insider IMO, the first three questions in your survey are appropriate, but the fourth one is not if your purpose is to be helpful or informative (I did realize that you were being somewhat sarcastic to those who have commented about previous posts). The photo is fine--and with nice crisp detail--for those of us that do know what this foreign item is, and for those that are not familiar with what it might be it could, and should, prompt to them to do some research (e.g. what is a strikethrough [or, strike-through] on a coin?). I understand about the issue of not being physically able to post a full coin image; in that case, for your postings in the future, you should at a minimum disclose what type of coin it is and what magnification factor was used.

 

Honestly, Skip, I like a lot of your posts. I think you have a lot to share, with your years as a numismatist, and as a grader. Your ideas about teaching skills in terms of getting collectors to observe more, and think logically, especially regarding die markers, errors, oddities on coins is extraordinary. I think the problems I have had are related to delivery, rather than content. Some are not bothered by your style. At times, I find it somewhat patronizing. However, we all have our methods. All I can say is, each to their own. Notice that I have not blocked you, as despite the back and forth argumentative threads we have had, your knowledge is valuable and positive. Now,I will stop sitting in a circle, and singing Kumbaya.

 

Your post has moved me almost to tears. So to honor your gracious sentiment, I shall remove the two members from "ignore" who won that prize by ignoring my earnest request and ruined my thread."

Edit: Done.

 

Can't say what I would like to say
So will simply say.. Not gonna happen


Bless your Heart

 

Guess I hit a nerve. Interesting.

 

Yes you did! My funny bone because I'm amazed at how many of us (including me) post something already stated because we either cannot understand English or we get our fingers moving before engaging our minds.

 

Guilty on occasion and usually due to failed skim reading...

 

I’m starting to just listen.

 

Keep them going I always learn something from you.
Many Thanks

 

ditto

 

My first thought was it's a strike through.

As for your posting style...I love it. I learn a lot. I don't understand why some have to bitch and moan about how you post. Is it a different perspective to look at the coins super close without the whole coin...yes, but I don't see why that's an issue. I personally enjoy the learning experience.

 

I don't care how you act Skip. You have made it clear, many times on all the forums that you don't care what anyone thinks.

Do as you wish. No reason to ask others for their opinion. The mods are the only folks you must answer to.

 

Here's what I obverse:

1) The mark is linear with a very large length to width ratio and with both sharp and gradual changes in direction that would imply a piece of wire or a fiber thread, thus a strike-through.

2) I see no raised edges along the sides of the mark nor entry/exit marks at the ends of the mark, thus implying that the mark is not a scratch in the coin's surface and further that the mark is raised above the surface of the coin's field. Also, the light is directed from the top of the photo, illuminating what appears to be the "upper" side of the C but the "lower" side of the mark, implying that the mark is incuse to the coin's field, i.e. the light from the north is reflecting off the incuse "southern" side of the depression.

Therefore, I conclude that the mark is a strikethrough.

BTW, I enjoy your posts for their informative content and I don't mind the challenges. But, I'm with @Mr. Flute about the fonts and emojis - they just make it more difficult to understand your post and when it just becomes too much I give up on you. You also make it too hard to understand who you're replying to by your refusal to use the "quote" function. I don't have enough time left on this plane to spend it trying to figure out what you're saying.