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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:51 pm 
 

Wait, I AM elitist. I just don't discriminate.


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:54 pm 
 

Whale Tagger wrote:Wait, I AM elitist. I just don't discriminate.


LOL

Oh hey...3000 posts.  Nifty.  :)


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:31 pm 
 

3000! Holy crap! Time to rename you KingofWind.  :D


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:45 pm 
 

I have felt welcome on the forum since my first post.
While I am not a "big-time" collector I have learned much about the hobby.
There have been times where I have engaged in minor sparring in the OT threads about politics and religion but I am an opinionated old fart.
I agree with many of the previous posts about the trend to only "bash" the dickheads that pop in from time to time with an agenda.


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:09 pm 
 

Well, as someone who is truly new,  I have to say.....  Nope.    I feel like the new guy, and am still getting used to some of the nuances which exist in any community, but seems awfully helpful so far.

And to be honest, even if everyone here was evil, I would still hang out simply to soak up some of the VAST knowledge collected here.  

LOL,  And to think, until a few months ago, I thought I knew a ton about collecting D&D...


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:11 pm 
 

Midian_Beasttoothe wrote:Well, as someone who is truly new,  I have to say.....  Nope.    I feel like the new guy, and am still getting used to some of the nuances which exist in any community, but seems awfully helpful so far.

And to be honest, even if everyone here was evil, I would still hang out simply to soak up some of the VAST knowledge collected here.  

LOL,  And to think, until a few months ago, I thought I knew a ton about collecting D&D...


well quite honestly, you prb know more about me already. i couldnt even quote a rule from a rulebook if you asked me.

but hey there ya go :) and what are you on about you feel like the new guy? why?

just shurrup and keep posting already - youre doing just fine in my eye.

i still think there is a great bunch of folk here, whether they be old and new. if everyone went along on the same page all the time, life would be pretty damn boring.

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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:29 pm 
 

killjoy32 wrote:
well quite honestly, you prb know more about me already. i couldnt even quote a rule from a rulebook if you asked me.

but hey there ya go :) and what are you on about you feel like the new guy? why?

just shurrup and keep posting already - youre doing just fine in my eye.

i still think there is a great bunch of folk here, whether they be old and new. if everyone went along on the same page all the time, life would be pretty damn boring.

Al


I'll drink to that! :)    Cheers.


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:31 pm 
 

Midian_Beasttoothe wrote:
I'll drink to that! :)    Cheers.


Oh hell yeah, another Michigan guy...Awesome. We are gonna catch that Texas Mafia sooner or later... :D


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Post Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:53 pm 
 

being fairly new myself..I have to say that people on here have been very helpful to me, and have learned quite a bit in the last months as a result....now, I would like to help others and be more active (so you should see my post count increase soon ;) )

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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:37 am 
 

Things that will elicit sarcasm on the Acaeum:

1)  Obvious dishonesty.

2)  Overt self-interest - like using the forums to post ads or manipulate bidders.

3)  Politics or religion - minimize the drama.

4)  Personal attacks - cutting remarks and pointless sarcasm.

Acaeum members love to share game knowledge.  People who come here and ask questions generally get prompt and helpful answers...even selfless answers from collectors who might have been motivated to take advantage of someone's ignorance.


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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:04 am 
 

Compared to some other places I've been on the net, this is one of the friendliest boards out there.  Seriously, you should see how they treat newbies on some other boards I used to frequent.  And talk about general ass-hattery.  The internet has confirmed every bad suspicion I've ever had about humanity.  

I could posit a theory that the higher quality of discourse here is because it's a more mature audience.  Or maybe old school D&D players are just naturally bright, personable and intelligent in general.   Who knows?   :wink:


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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:28 am 
 

Agent Cooper wrote:Compared to some other places I've been on the net, this is one of the friendliest boards out there.  Seriously, you should see how they treat newbies on some other boards I used to frequent.  And talk about general ass-hattery.  The internet has confirmed every bad suspicion I've ever had about humanity.  

I could posit a theory that the higher quality of discourse here is because it's a more mature audience.  Or maybe old school D&D players are just naturally bright, personable and intelligent in general.   Who knows?   :wink:


Anytime you feel like you are being treated unfairly on an internet forum, just go sign up and post on this site:

http://bbs.stardestroyer.net/

It won't take very long for you to realize just how wonderful all those other forums are.  I've never posted there....but from all of the threads I have read I realize that 1) I could have an advanced degree in astrophysics and I still wouldnt be intelligent enough for their tastes, 2) I have no desire to debate which is faster: travelling through hyperspace or warp speed, and 3) I could count all the vulgarities I have used on this forum over the years and the total number wouldnt come close to the amount of curse words used in one single thread there.  8O

Or you could become a member of pretty much any message board that discusses some form of sport and I guarantee someone will end up hating you before too long.  :wink:


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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:56 am 
 

Kingofpain89 wrote:
Anytime you feel like you are being treated unfairly on an internet forum, just go sign up and post on this site:

http://bbs.stardestroyer.net/

It won't take very long for you to realize just how wonderful all those other forums are.  I've never posted there....but from all of the threads I have read I realize that 1) I could have an advanced degree in astrophysics and I still wouldnt be intelligent enough for their tastes, 2) I have no desire to debate which is faster: travelling through hyperspace or warp speed, and 3) I could count all the vulgarities I have used on this forum over the years and the total number wouldnt come close to the amount of curse words used in one single thread there.  8O

Or you could become a member of pretty much any message board that discusses some form of sport and I guarantee someone will end up hating you before too long.  :wink:


Popping in over the years has convinced me that most posters to that website are mentally ill, in the most clinical definition.  Philosophical questions concerning Star Trek and Star Wars are NOT something to base your entire life on.

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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:29 am 
 

Kingofpain89 wrote:
Anytime you feel like you are being treated unfairly on an internet forum, just go sign up and post on this site:

http://bbs.stardestroyer.net/

It won't take very long for you to realize just how wonderful all those other forums are.  I've never posted there....but from all of the threads I have read I realize that 1) I could have an advanced degree in astrophysics and I still wouldnt be intelligent enough for their tastes, 2) I have no desire to debate which is faster: travelling through hyperspace or warp speed, and 3) I could count all the vulgarities I have used on this forum over the years and the total number wouldnt come close to the amount of curse words used in one single thread there.  8O

Or you could become a member of pretty much any message board that discusses some form of sport and I guarantee someone will end up hating you before too long.  :wink:


I've never made it to that website, but there is a hockey related forum that I post quite frequently on, and it makes this forum feel like puppies and bunnies.  This may be one of the most tame forums that I have ever visited, TBH.  Even the much more heavily moderated DF is far worse than here.

Also, has anyone here ever stumbled over onto 4chan? If you think this place is tough, then you'll love it there.  :lol:


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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:45 am 
 

Lol The tag line for the stardestroyer site is "Get your fill of sci-fi, science, and mockery of stupid people"....at least they are honest about it.

As a newbie I think this site is just fine.  A good mix of people which is what it should be.

  


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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:15 pm 
 

Badmike wrote:Trust me, this site is FAR more inclusive than it was even 2-3 years ago.

I agree.  However, it is also considerably less focussed.

I'd say that's changed quite a bit in the last couple of years. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the spot, with the caveat, just hang for awhile and know your stuff before posting too much.
Sound advice that applies to any forum, in my opinion.

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Post Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:22 pm 
 

I have had nothing but help here from the very second day that I 'arrived'. Someone thought I might be a troll on the first, if I remember correctly...

I found my own way here and was not shy to ask questions, and quite happy to take correction where I was wrong about something, or incorrectly described something. I am not a hissy fit type of woman.

I think I might have irritated a couple of people, because I was a bit slow in coming back on offers here. But, when you have such a lot of games and books and general stuff to research it all takes its time. And then, I am not the spring chicken I once was, and my memory is not what it used to be. There it is. I take it slowly. I enjoy it.

I really came here to learn about a subject on which I knew nothing. And I am very grateful for that. When I sell on Ebay, I always put in a thanks  if I have garnered any information from here. And I have, on occasion, put a link to information here, because of what I have achieved myself just by going through all the research that has been done here. Seems logical putting the links, as that is what they are for.

For me, for Dungeons & Dragons, The Acaeum has no match anywhere on the net for ease of understanding.

And that is my two pennyworth of praise to all here for a job well done!

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Post Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:59 pm 
 

Gnat the Beggar wrote:Recently, I led some sellers from E-Bay here to help them learn more about what it is they were selling.
Mostly because they were describing something wrong, or not in enough detail, or they may have had the wrong items in the wrong listings, mixing portions of box sets with other things, meaning that some other listing might be missing a key item.

For some reason (it seems) that sort of activity is not appreciated by some members here.

WHY? :?


I understand your motivation, but I think any seller on ebay who cares about accurately presenting their D&D wares will find this site on their own.  Alison did.  I did.  And I echo her thanks for the warm reception received.  I wonder if she will get sucked in like I have.  Careful Alison.  This is way too fun.


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