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Message:: [QUOTE="Alegandron, post: 2651817, member: 51347"]From what I read from all the above posts, I feel it is fine to make open posts whether a coin is fake or not.  However, I firmly believe that it needs to be informative, with respect, with knowledge, with sound basis of why it is a fake, and NOT just a glib opinion. Personally, I refuse to comment whether a coin is fake or not, as I do NOT consider myself to be qualified nor as an expert.  I am a hobbiest.  However, I recognize there are folks, such as yourself [USER=31620]@maridvnvm[/USER] (and several others), that are clearly experts and are qualified to post whether a coin is fake or not. I get very concerned when I see folks post "opinions" or "pile on" comments as to what they "feel".  I think it best NOT to comment or have an opinion. Many people have spent good money, time, research, and happiness in obtaining a coin. Then, they have their efforts shattered with a glib comment that it is "fake" with nothing to back up the statement. To me, it is more than the delivery:  It is giving clear cut facts, examples, history, comparatives, etc. to ensure the correct message whether a coin is fake or not.  It is also delivering that message as if it were being delivered to yourself... with decency and tact.[/QUOTE]