lurkers

[d*r*j*]

I lurked for a while before I signed up.
There are 2 real advantages for me;
1. ability to ask questions to mastercollectors who are also fans (griffin, gok, jgon)
2. Access to sales page.

The rest is all the usual collectors non-sense of everyone trying to out-do everyone else. I have no interest in meets, etc, because I am in melbourne and it seems that the majority of the melbourne-ites on the board have very loose collecting morals.

[dirge]

Meets etc are useful for networking, but of course it's up to the individual if they wish to meet other fans. I try to encourage fans to interact and form relationships for that reason. My collecting is pretty stagnant at the moment since I've completed G1, but I'm always keen for meets so I can encourage others in their collecting (:

There will, of course, always be differences in viewpoint of course. But yeah, building a network of contacts for trades/group orders etc can be a useful thing. And hey, you might even make new friends out of it.

BTW, I'm not trying to argue with you d*r*j*, merely offering encouragement & a positive view. It's up to others - lurkers or otherwise - if they wish to interact.

[kaiden]

By the time I have something to say in a thread, someone else has already said it

Currently, I mostly use the world news section to keep somewhat up to date on stuff. But I really dislike movie Transformers and their toys so there isnt really much for me to contribute in that area.

The other would be the sales section. I've bought a few off other members already and am slowly finishing the takara henkei line. (its so hard )

so im still lurking...

[d*r*j*]

BTW, I'm not trying to argue with you d*r*j*, merely offering encouragement & a positive view. It's up to others - lurkers or otherwise - if they wish to interact.

When I first joined up, Dirge, you were the most welcoming person on the forum. Haven't noticed you that much recently... must be down to you not actively collecting... maybe it's down to me not actively collecting(?)!

I dunno, I also enjoy the general things in the forum... these are the type of things that are general to most of the forums I post (or lurk) on. Of course it is enjoyable to hear people's view on things, especially when you have some idea of their individual personalities.

I have a lot of time for griffin. I worked a similar job to him, at a supermarket (Safeway) distribution centre, and know how demanding his employment is. He is generous with his knowledge and makes repeated efforts to be fair and even handed. It is just a shame that the actions of a few effect the way he is able to operate this website.

[dirge]

When I first joined up, Dirge, you were the most welcoming person on the forum. Haven't noticed you that much recently... must be down to you not actively collecting... maybe it's down to me not actively collecting(?)!

Well, it's partly down to me not collecting, partly because I've stepped away from board staff reponsibilities (which means I don't need to read as many threads) and partly because I've met a significant other, so I'm spending less of my free time at home on my own

I dunno, I also enjoy the general things in the forum... these are the type of things that are general to most of the forums I post (or lurk) on. Of course it is enjoyable to hear people's view on things, especially when you have some idea of their individual personalities.

Yeah I enjoy the discussions as well - even if I participate slightly less. TBH I don't read many of the sales posts, though I do follow sightings. I do enjoy seeing different POVs as well, and I must say yours is one which stands out quite a bit.

I have a lot of time for griffin. I worked a similar job to him, at a supermarket (Safeway) distribution centre, and know how demanding his employment is. He is generous with his knowledge and makes repeated efforts to be fair and even handed. It is just a shame that the actions of a few effect the way he is able to operate this website.

Yeah I can back that up, having been a moderator here. It's not _what_ stance people take rather how they choose to present their stance here that causes friction. Case in point is your aversion to fan meets. You're clearly quite happy to let others enjoy them, and just steer clear - rather than try to impose your own POV on everyone else. That sort of tolerance to difference of opinion saves griffin (and co) a lot of work

As for the morals thing, it's not so much about what people do, but how/if they publicise it.

[Sky Shadow]

it seems that the majority of the melbourne-ites on the board have very loose collecting morals.

Is that when collectors don't marry their toys before sleeping with them?

[d*r*j*]

Is that when collectors don't marry their toys before sleeping with them?

*When you argue with, threaten, intimidate and harrass sales staff.
*When you push your way into and/ or enter backroom areas of a store, to look for things not on the shelves, especially when such stores generally employ younger staff.
*When you keep discounted toys misb with the specific intention of swapping that toy with another retailer not offering a sale.

[Sky Shadow]

*When you argue with, threaten, intimidate and harrass sales staff.
*When you push you way into and/ or enter backroom areas of a store, to look for things not on the shelves, especially when such stores generally employ younger staff.
*When you keep discounted toys misb with the specific intention of swapping that toy with another retailer not offering a sale.

Ah, I see now. (I get how those activities could be deemed to be morally 'loose'. Although I'm still somewhat amused by my 'no Slumblebee until marriage' interpretation. )

[d*r*j*]

Ah, I see now. (I get how those activities could be deemed to be morally 'loose'. Although I'm still somewhat amused by my 'no Slumblebee until marriage' interpretation. )

That's without getting on to the misb/ mosc collectors. I can understand the vintage collections, even envy some of them, and even the graded collections that some have... Having a house/ collection that simply looks like a well stocked Target, I don't get. But, of course, that has nothing to do with morals...

[TheDirtyDigger]

*When you argue with, threaten, intimidate and harrass sales staff.

What about 'seduce?

*When you push your way into and/ or enter backroom areas of a store, to look for things not on the shelves, especially when such stores generally employ younger staff.

Does 'sneak into' count here? Oops...guilty as charged! I feel so bad about it now that it's been pointed out by the morally righteous.

*When you keep discounted toys misb with the specific intention of swapping that toy with another retailer not offering a sale.

Yeah I can't believe some people would try and save money. It's f***ing ridiculous.