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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;CamaroDMD, post: 790522, member: 5233&quot;]<b>Pros</b>: I think the biggest pro is the wealth of information and experience.&nbsp; Take CT as one small example, we have members here from all over the world...members who have collected every major type of coin and many of them for years.&nbsp; There is enough knowledge here to write many books and all the members are sharing it free of charge.&nbsp; I have learned more about coin collecting in my 4 years on this site then in my 21 years prior.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Cons</b>: The biggest con with online forums is <u>you have no idea who you are talking to</u>.&nbsp; First off, the person could be a predator of some sort (being a coin forum, the most likely would be someone seeking information in an attempt to steal someone&#039;s valuables).&nbsp; Also, someone could log on and give advice and insight about things they have no idea about...someone with limited experience could very easily be lead astray by another member (either intentionally or by accident).&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I think the key is to just be careful online...on any website.&nbsp; Don&#039;t give out too much personal information and don&#039;t follow advice blindly.&nbsp; I think with a little care, the knowledge gained from an online forum is much greater than the risk taken.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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