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[IXEC]

I got booted from the other one . . .for "trolling"

What is trolling ? ^&confuse

 

[Peter Reuss]

I got booted from the other one . . .for "trolling"

What is trolling ? ^&confuse

Posting something that is intended to wind up someone and end up in a fight.

It's more along the lines of 'trolling for fish' than anything to do with trolls! :rolleyes2:

 

[IXEC]

Posting something that is intended to wind up someone and end up in a fight.

It's more along the lines of 'trolling for fish' than anything to do with trolls! :rolleyes2:

Okay . .I get it . .

Make peace not war . . .:wink2:

 

[mikemiller1955]

I think Peter is trying to say...he has heard enough...

 

[glossman]

I know I'm not posting near as much as usual...friends have even told me that I have even become quiet on the forum...

there's a select group of people or collectors...that are pushing me away with their continual comparisons of their collections as being superior than anything else on the market in their opinion...I just get tired of reading the same sentence over and over and over again by the same guys...

"In my opinion...they are the best figures on the market"...blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...you would think they would get tired of saying it...

but honestly...they are entitled to say that...nothing wrong with a little loyalty...

but the continual comparisons demeaning other manufacturers is what really irks me...I hate when they drag other manufacturers down...it's so unclassy...

it just reminds me of the "My Dad can beat up your Dad" schoolyard yapping...

Hi Michael,

I am glad that you are still posting after the oscitant reply you received recently. It was rude and in poor taste.

IMO, I think Randy received a unduly dismissive reply for his thread on "Retiring a Scenic for Napoleon in Egypt".

These guys need a "first lesson" on how to be "kind and courteous" to collectors on whom they depend on for business.

Hang in there and stay the course. I try ignore the bullies.....you know who I am including.:wink2:

Best Wishes, Raymond.

 

[Rob]

I suppose this thread and it's namesake upstairs does demonstrate the volatility of the subject when the whole point of my thread was to ask those who perhaps don't/havn't posted so much lately to maybe come back. At the least it's good to see people like Bob, Louis, Rob, Mike , Andy, Howard,Brad etc all posting again.

Peace love and Toy Soldiers guys

Rob

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

I suppose this thread and it's namesake upstairs does demonstrate the volatility of the subject when the whole point of my thread was to ask those who perhaps don't/havn't posted so much lately to maybe come back. At the least it's good to see people like Bob, Louis, Rob, Mike , Andy, Howard,Brad etc all posting again.

Peace love and Toy Soldiers guys

Rob

You forgot OZ DIGGER . He got me really into toy soldier collecting. Simmo.:salute::

 

[Rob]

You forgot OZ DIGGER . He got me really into toy soldier collecting. Simmo.:salute::

Yes but I didn't think Oz was driven away by all the arguments etc, I kind of thought he thought it was just time to move on.

Rob

 

[sammy719]

You forgot OZ DIGGER . He got me really into toy soldier collecting. Simmo.:salute::

I miss OZ, I love the banter with the guys down under, all of them crack me up!!!hope to see him back sometime, sent him a few emails but heard nothing, so hope he is doing well...Sammy

 

[trooper]

What I can't understand is why Rob'c original thread was hijacked up to the K&C site and turned into a pro and anti K&C argument. I have nothing against K&C or their figures but if all the talk about "dissenters" etc revolves around them maybe it would be easier to remove all the K&C sites. It might then stop all the arguments. Trooper
PS I shall now expect to be verbally flailed, admonished, have my wrist slapped and all priviledges revoked.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Is this the Yankees Red Sox thread??

 

[The Military Workshop]

Rob,
I saw the thread in K&C area before I noticed this one.
I think you have done the Forum a service by starting this thread as it had been notceable that some regulars had gone quiet.
Hopefully things will improve.
Brett
PS Last contact I had with OzDigger was 6 months ago.

 

[Mitch]

I have been told in the days since this thread was started that arguments about the usual stuff have been going on for years. so why are we now apparently so concerned about those who have fallen away from posting when its been going on for years???

Seems a contrived argument to quieten down certain individuals.

It will be very interesting to see when the next manufacturer makes a ricket with a set how we are able to discuss it in the K&C and FL thread (as its only them two you cannot say much) without being jumped on by the usual suspects and,as a reaction to that blue murder, how the mods react.
Mitch

 

[Rob]

I have been told in the days since this thread was started that arguments about the usual stuff have been going on for years. so why are we now apparently so concerned about those who have fallen away from posting when its been going on for years???

Seems a contrived argument to quieten down certain individuals.

It will be very interesting to see when the next manufacturer makes a ricket with a set how we are able to discuss it in the K&C and FL thread (as its only them two you cannot say much) without being jumped on by the usual suspects and,as a reaction to that blue murder, how the mods react.
Mitch

It most certainly is not contrived in anyway at all. I merely asked why people who are friends of mine have gradually drifted away from posting, anything wrong with that?
.

 

[Rob]

Rob,
I saw the thread in K&C area before I noticed this one.
I think you have done the Forum a service by starting this thread as it had been notceable that some regulars had gone quiet.
Hopefully things will improve.
Brett
PS Last contact I had with OzDigger was 6 months ago.

Thanks mate, I think we are entitled to ask why peoiple are not posting anymore, I hope these regulars will styart to return especially people like Bob and Jeff etc who are a pleasure to interact with and who in Bobs case produces simply the best dio's on here.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Rob...

Not everyting I post is aimed at you. From your post it has become contrived with many wanting this draconian method against this so called usual suspects. What I have said and was saying there is that many of those calling for these methods have been as guilty of derailing threads suppressing debate because its boring or not worthy and, IMO thats as bad as one or two who seem to like having a pop at certain manufacturers.

I have also said that if commenting on toy soldiers evokes such anger and upset then its those who are easily offended who have taken the hobby to a level in which it is not fun. I have many ranges and if someone says one is pants I don't have sleepless nights. There are many intelligent professional on here who make comments that are very childish (including myself)

Sticks and stones is a great addage here IMO. I think what this has started will be worse for the forum as now some will decry its spoiling my fun should anyone have the timerity to go on a thread and say this is wrong or that. It will cause more animosity and work for the mods.

You ask why some are not posting but, my answer is this forum has changed little in the year I have been on and, the eight months I read before participating. There were the same arguments about the same stuff with, the same people.

Now I have seen worse arguments about history Haig, Montgomery the Blitz,ACW etc but, has this contributed to the restrcition or leaving of posters as thats not fun?? To say, that posters are leaving or restricting because of comments about toys for me is ludicrous. any topic which could cause acrimony should be moderated so it does not spoil peoples fun.

We are grown ups who should be able to take the rough with the smooth and, all of this nonsense would be over should those who wish to defend to death a manufacturer would respond with thats your opinion and your welcome to it.

I still think the forum is fun but, then I have not argued with anyone over my sets better than yours it just does not bother me in the slightest that remark or similar. If anyone wants to debate the merits or limits to a set I will but, everyone should remember they are just toys
Mitch

It most certainly is not contrived in anyway at all. I merely asked why people who are friends of mine have gradually drifted away from posting, anything wrong with that?
.

 

[Rob]

Mitch,

I posted my comment because it sounded like your point was aimed at this thread that I started, but I do agree it has taken a life of its own on the other thread. I just want to state my position once and for all. I have absolutely no problem with anyone raising any critical question about any producer on any thread at any time. You yourself have already said you totally accept the diff between that and the endless ':tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:' threads that you and I discussed. If someone wants to go on the K&C thread and say they hate the product that is their right and this is a free speech forum, all I ask is that respect is shown for other collectors is all. I know you agree with this.

I should also state that my thread question as Alan said has been drifted becuase I was wondering how many have stopped posting because they have moved on from collecting or find the pricing prohibitive, I know of several people who've told me this.

The main thing is that this issue seems to be drawing to its own natural conclusion after one of the people many think responsible for some of the ':tongue::tongue::tongue:' has show great respect for members and said its time to move on.

So here's to debate and genuine critique and respect for all members....and death to those who don't agree!!{eek3}:wink2:^&grin

Rob

 

[Mitch]

No problem with me and hope it works and, hope that the FL thread will also reciprocate with the same tolerance for critique!! Thankfully, we are not far away from dispatches
Mitch

 

[Rob]

No problem with me and hope it works and, hope that the FL thread will also reciprocate with the same tolerance for critique!! Thankfully, we are not far away from dispatches
Mitch

Well said Mitch, we will get the 'Dispatch chat ' going any day now. :wink2:

Rob

 

[The Military Workshop]

Mitch,

"It's not the constructive criticism that anyone has -- or could have -- an issue with but the cynical, caustic, scarcastic and snide comments that are made, designed to infuriate or annnoy and then the feigned innocence when called to account".

Nobody is talking about you or others commenting upon particular items of detail, price etc in a polite way but the manner of a few people who can not praise their favourite brand without making derogatory comments about another. In other cases they make negative comments about something or a brand they clearly have no interest in.

It seems you are happy with the way things are and the fact so many long time members have given examples to back up their argument does not seem to have convinced you there might be a problem.

From what I can see the majority want the Mods to take some action to improve the atmosphere and that can only be a good thing.

Regards
Brett