[dbroockerd]

Out of every forum I've ever been associated with there always seems to be one idiot who just can't refrain from ruining a positive atmosphere. Some people just can't function in life without running their mouth and creating drama. It's this type of callous attitude that has changed the overall atmosphere here. I haven't been a member here for very long, but I can say that the attitudes of some have seriously soured this forum since around Christmas time. Because of this I have limited my trading a great deal. I probably shouldn't even post this or associate myself with this thread at all, but this stuff is just getting out of hand.

Most of us here are adults and we should act like it, especially considering that not everyone on here is an adult. If we fight over some sports cards what are we telling the next generation of collector's? What example are we setting here? Accusations of cheating should have been left on the kindergarten play ground. Let's remember for just a second that these cards are just cardboard, regardless of any associated value. Furthermore it's a hobby, so why all the "Rage" and anger?

Dbroockerd, I never had the pleasure of working out a deal with you; but my perception of you is that you are one of, if not the best, example of an advocate for this hobby on here. I followed the competition on a weekly basis and even volunteered as a judge. I was able to complete two trades with the competitors and truly thought it was a great idea and a fun one at that. Nobody really lost anything and the competition ultimately pulled out some really awesome cards. Cards that otherwise might have remained in someones collection. I hope that you decide to remain active on here and that those with whom you call friends and those who support you can help bring that spark back to this hobby for you.

Shawn

You make one very good point here. No one lost this competition. No one donated anything. Everyone donated a $30 card to a pot and started with a $5 card but everyone ended up way higher then a $30 card so how could they lose?

The "spark" is exactly what is lost for me. I've lost spark before when it comes to a PC or what I collect but never when it comes to the social aspect of things and wanting to enjoy the community around it. This is new for me. Maybe this isn't the best way to handle it but I don't know what is at this point. So this is the choice I am making.

I deeply apologize for anyone who feels I am leaving them in the dust here. That isn't my intent. If anyone ever needs anything they know where to find me.