Hi guys
I am trying to come back a bit more now things are a bit quieter for me workwise.
Unfortunately the reasons I took a break from the site back in April '08 have not changed. I am passionate about collecting autographs and helping others do likewise - but I am not about to go back the incessant arguing which was commonplace a year ago.
I do sincerely appreciate the opportunity of being a part of this website, but I am not going to try to justify bad practices, or uphold wrong decisions. If am to be part of this site I will be always the one who says things
how they are.
I believe we are here to promote a friendly atmosphere amongst members. We can point out how best to collect our autographs, or from our experience whether they look authentic or not, but that does NEVER in any way mean we devalue the attemps many of our members have made to get their autographs.
If this hobby is to continue we need to have these youngsters involved. Yes, it can be annoying when they post a preprint as "authentic" in FEEDBACK, but surely it is better we 'educate' them gently so the next one they get will be the real deal. At the same time we need to make other members aware of our policy.
From my understanding, Fanmail.biz is a "family" autograph collecting website, and we need to make
all welcome.
Remember: Shout the congratulations, and whisper the commisserations
If you feel I am wrong, please let me know.
Ian