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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 4269005, member: 84179"][USER=29239]@rascal[/USER] If you haven't done so, take a look at other threads the OP has initiated. They will make your head spin. Also noticed the multitude of times he was given solid information and links to help him learn about the minting process. </p><p><br /></p><p>Joe's point about spreading misinformation is a good one. Recently, another new collector posted a damaged coin and asked if it was a dropped element (Avery's favorite posting topic)</p><p><br /></p><p>You're right, people should be more respectful to others. But this user has lost all credibility and respect. While I'm not advocating posting insults (which is against the rules), I understand why members are frustrated. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you enjoy helping new collectors learn and grow, threads like this are hard to ignore. You certainly don't want to ignore it and have newbies start thinking "maybe my damaged coin really is a dropped element". You take the time to respond with the correct information so that not only the OP, but others can learn from it. Take a look at Averys other posts and see how he responds when he is given accurate information.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 4269005, member: 84179"][USER=29239]@rascal[/USER] If you haven't done so, take a look at other threads the OP has initiated. They will make your head spin. Also noticed the multitude of times he was given solid information and links to help him learn about the minting process. Joe's point about spreading misinformation is a good one. Recently, another new collector posted a damaged coin and asked if it was a dropped element (Avery's favorite posting topic) You're right, people should be more respectful to others. But this user has lost all credibility and respect. While I'm not advocating posting insults (which is against the rules), I understand why members are frustrated. If you enjoy helping new collectors learn and grow, threads like this are hard to ignore. You certainly don't want to ignore it and have newbies start thinking "maybe my damaged coin really is a dropped element". You take the time to respond with the correct information so that not only the OP, but others can learn from it. Take a look at Averys other posts and see how he responds when he is given accurate information.[/QUOTE]
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