Acquisitions Etiquette?

[GoktimusPrime]

I reckon everyone should use an acquisitions mascot.

and that curse language should be discouraged, except when its blatantly called for.

Or if I'm placing a hex on you.

[MV75]

I think that this is just yet another Jaydisc thread that is digging for an answer to a problem that doesn't exist.

Did you recently get into a council job?

[lcz128]

I've been away for the most part from the boards a little while now - Big, less-than-fun-stuff happening, including needing to move and all that jazz. LOTS of drama since I was last properly here...

My 13cents about buying for others (something I occasionally do, depending on whether I know what people want, or if it's a bargain, like the $15 screenbattles I found in bloody geelong first - I make a quick call or text around ) is that it's something that really helps the others do it -
With regards to cost and the issue of buying more of one thing prevents others from getting it, I raise the question:
Do you want a helping hand from a friend? Or not?
If we were to go looking into the cost of things, wouldn't it cost you or others more time by having to go out to that same location and buying the same item for yourself (there's time, petrol, PT fees, time cost involved) ; arguably more than if a mate of yours was willing to pick it up for you.

Sure, I know I haven't been included in all group orders (even little ones between 2 or so people), mass group buys, exclusive orders (dangit! I missed that CJ upgrade - lol), and the instore-multibuys. The initial reaction may well be a tinge of jealousy - a very human reaction, but c'est la vie. I'm bound to get what I want one way or another - perseverance and waiting all works out in the end. Of course, that said, if I can get it sooner, rather than later, and at a good price great!

So - I don't think any changes need to be made to the acquisitions thread - bring on the multiples etc etc. P!ssing contest or not, it's something that not everyone will do for everyone. Mates like helping each other out, and when comes back to it, it's just toys.
Never ceases to amaze me how worked up we get about them.

[GoktimusPrime]

it's just toys.
Never ceases to amaze me how worked up we get about them.

It happens whenever people are deeply passionate about something. If you're a gamer you know that gamers are LOUD. And just look at sports hooliganism. And sadly there was a shooting at Toys R Us in the U.S.. You just know that it's gone way too far if people are getting hurt or killed over sports and hobbies. :/

<--German football fans rioting

"Sharon, his character is going to die if we don't get to him!"
"So what?"
"SO WHAT?!?!!"
(Make Love Not Warcraft, South Park)

[jaydisc]

I think that this is just yet another Jaydisc thread that is digging for an answer to a problem that doesn't exist.

Did you recently get into a council job?

Actually, it sounds like you have assumed the reverse of my personal position. I'm actually against any regulation of this nature, but at the same time, I don't want to instill jealousy or cause ill will, so what I was doing was to try and gauge if certain styles of acquisition posts cause that. Contrary to popular belief, I don't want to upset anyone.

I think the best advice for anyone getting annoyed (advice I need to consistently remind myself of), is to simply ignore. Either ignore certain threads or ignore specific posters. I encourage people to ignore me if I grate them. And I would never take offense to it, nor would I consider it petty.

I remember a statement my fourth grade teacher said that always stuck with me:

If you're in a movie theatre and the person in front of you is blocking your view, it's your responsibility to move, not to ask the person in front of you to move.

[MV75]

Actually, it sounds like you have assumed the reverse of my personal position. I'm actually against any regulation of this nature, but at the same time, I don't want to instill jealousy or cause ill will, so what I was doing was to try and gauge if certain styles of acquisition posts cause that. Contrary to popular belief, I don't want to upset anyone.

I think the best advice for anyone getting annoyed (advice I need to consistently remind myself of), is to simply ignore. Either ignore certain threads or ignore specific posters. I encourage people to ignore me if I grate them. And I would never take offense to it, nor would I consider it petty.

I remember a statement my fourth grade teacher said that always stuck with me:

If you're in a movie theatre and the person in front of you is blocking your view, it's your responsibility to move, not to ask the person in front of you to move.

Ok then, from that POV; Nah, I don't really give a toss that you do display a whole pile of stuff, but, it would be nicer if you seperated your stuff once in a while so we know what you got for yourself, then the others you buy for could then do that themselves. Unless you're just after lots of recognition for buying for others...... Yes, it can be seen as being a "look at what I did" attention whore. Now if that is what you wanted to know, then there you go. Not that I think that readily of you, it's nice to see a big group of the same stuff, but that's all really, no real thoughts of "that's great he got himself that toy" cross my mind in those sorts of shots.

Personal aquisitions are a nicer thing to see overall.

[GoktimusPrime]

I don't think it needs to be physically separated - and there is some coolness in seeing a "wall" of the same TF. But it could be simply explained in text in the post by saying, "one is for me, others for A, B, C, D and E" or something like that, or even "group order/purchase" says it all really.

[d*r*j*]

Once we start censoring the aquisitions thread according to who is jealous of what... then what is the point of an aquisitions thread? I thought that it was there to inspire the kind of envy only obsessive collectors can feel.
That combined with a rough educational guide as to what toy was where, who collects what and who is generous enough to buy for others.

Seriously... It saddens me.

[jacksplatt11]

Once we start censoring the aquisitions thread according to who is jealous of what... then what is the point of an aquisitions thread? I thought that it was there to inspire the kind of envy only obsessive collectors can feel.
That combined with a rough educational guide as to what toy was where, who collects what and who is generous enough to buy for others.

Seriously, one member has a temper tantrum and all of a sudden everyone is getting their panties in a bunch discussing COMMUNIST solutions... It saddens me.

Couldn't have said it better myself, 100% agreed

[dirge]

Seriously, one member has a temper tantrum and all of a sudden everyone is getting their panties in a bunch discussing COMMUNIST solutions... It saddens me.

[board staff]
Can we please refrain from this sort of statement? Constructive criticism is fine, but I don't think metaphors such as these really help.

Thank you.
[/board staff]