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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 2856350, member: 19463&quot;]I have never been able to understand the large number of posts we get here on the ancient forum from people that have absolutely no interest in ancient coins.&nbsp; I think we make it worse when we post threads titles &#039;Free Coins&#039; and encourage people to apply for anything free.&nbsp; I have never liked that sidebar showing recent threads.&nbsp; It attracts posts from people who do not realize they are posting in the ancient section with information based on erroneous assumptions.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I believe the best way to gift coins is privately without a contest based on posts made by the person that tipped us off as to what the person might like.&nbsp; It is not necessary for everyone and his brother to know there is a free coin being given away and they are not getting it.&nbsp; I have given to and received coins from people here on CT but it is not anyone&#039;s business but ours.&nbsp; If they choose to mention where they got a coin, that is fine but posting contests invites entries that may or may not be what you wanted.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I like the idea of nominating others but most of all I agree with the idea that the recipient needs to agree to receive the coin and give it a good home.&nbsp; I like the idea of favoring YN&#039;s but many of my coins would be beneath the notice of many young people so we really need to know the individual situation.&nbsp; Those two points also bring up the need for parental involvement when giving to minors.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I would suggest accepting nominations only from people who post nominating other people who post.&nbsp; Lurkers may lurk but it is not a paying position.&nbsp; We might lose attracting potential new collectors but we might make adding to your eBay stock just a little more difficult.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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