I Was Enlightened This Evening

[Loco-Digger]

Here I sit, like many days and evenings, reading the posts, particularly "Today's Finds". I like to post on all finds (especially those in the US) and provide supportive comments to others on the fruits of their passion. Tonight I noticed that some of our fellow Tnet members only post their digs and never comment on others. If you are one of those selfish members, do not expect more than a like from me going forward. No sense in me investing time commenting on your finds if you are not willing to put some time into giving some supporting comments to others. JMHO

My time is just as precious to me as your's is to you.

GL & HH

 

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[Dirtwisher]

When it comes to pasting a post, to me it's far better than no posts. It shows that they've read and are acknowledging your post.[/QUOTE]

So you're saying the guy who pastes "Great finds, thanks for sharing" on every thread posted in the Today's Finds section is sincerely reading the posting? I contend they're leaving mass comments in an attempt to bolster their numbers and probably don't read 95% of the threads upon which they're posting.

I would rather have someone comment every now and then when they see a post that touches them and their comments are genuine, original, and sincere.[/QUOTE]

Couldn't agree more, Beez. So, say some guy is doing the "thanks for sharing" thing to my post. We then see the same post on 15-20 threads, which has effectively bumped my original post so far down that it's now past the point where guys who only have a few minutes to check the site (or today's average attention span) are gonna see it. I'd rather not have the atta-boys. Those don't fluff my feathers nearly as much as when a guy with knowledge comments on the significance of a find. That's what puts a perspective on a find, not how many guys "like" a post, especially when they're giving a "like" to every post on their own threads. I didn't know when I signed up that there were going to be expectations for how generous I would be with my time. Sorry guys, but this sounds like the "every kid gets a medal" thing you see everywhere nowadays. We're talking about tolerance and respect to everyone on the site, but now that doesn't include guys who post more than they comment? The Jedi master Bill Belichick has a saying: "it is what it is". If people like your thread, maybe they will post. If they don't, they probably won't. Posting more or liking more doesn't make any of us better than anyone else, in my opinion.

 

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[pepperj]

Just got through 6 pages of comments gave a like I think, but there's so many valid points in what has been stated by many that it all makes sense. We all want to be liked, and we limited time to put into something sometimes that we hope that will give a great return. I find it's hard at times to get a hunt in, then to clean up the finds to post them, keep track of the post and to reply plus put in enough effort to respond to others takes time. Sometimes I might cheap out and just say a few words, and I feel I just did that, but it was at least an acknowledgement to the poster was made, is it good or bad I guess it can go both ways.
Though it's VERY refreshing to read a comment thread that has gone 6 pages with the snipping and one up type thing that seems to happen by page three.
Great post LD

 

[treblehunter]

Here I sit, like many days and evenings, reading the posts, particularly "Today's Finds". I like to post on all finds (especially those in the US) and provide supportive comments to others on the fruits of their passion. Tonight I noticed that some of our fellow Tnet members only post their digs and never comment on others. If you are one of those selfish members, do not expect more than a like from me going forward. No sense in me investing time commenting on your finds if you are not willing to put some time into giving some supporting comments to others. JMHO

My time is just as precious to me as your's is to you.

GL & HH

I bounce back and forth, I try to reciprocate those who support me. I fall short sometimes, my life changes and along with change my priorities change along with it. My last year has me helping allot of people that need my experience, strength, and hope. It takes precedence over anything else. I hope I have not offended anyone with my neglect, especially those who religiously followed me this summer like yourself Loco!

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Loco-Digger, you need to make your thread titles more specific! I checked your last 20 threads and only one gave a specific date of a coin. I'm lazy as heck and rarely click on threads that don't have specifics in the title. "found another silver" or "found an IHC" won't get my attention.

For example, you recently found a 1951 Franklin half dollar. I would have definitely checked that one out if you put that info in the title. Franklin halves are not a common find and I always enjoy seeing them posted here. But your thread title was "2 More Silvers - Checked One Off the Ole Bucket List". Sorry, but that won't do it for me! You've got to draw people in with the title! Just my opinion on this subject..

 

[favored papa]

ok I am gilty but where is the like button

 

[qaela4]

I see a lot of people here do the same thing FreeBird, telling people they need to work on the "titles". I understand what you mean, we are all probably guilty of skipping past a post based on the title at times. BUT, what if the person doesn't know the item they found is so awesome, rare or even banner worthy? Waynos, one of our members, whom I have hunted with, posted an 1828 capped bust quarter. He is an admited novice and ignorant of coins and values, the title of his post was "Another first", lucky for him and us enough people clicked into it, saw how great is was and kept his post near the top with replies, which makes people curious enough to look themselves. I know I am guilty of sometimes leaving the title a bit vague while dropping a hint of what I found so the reader can "discover" what I found, sounds kinda corny, but at heart don't we all do this for that feeling of discovery?

 

[relic lover]

I see a lot of people here do the same thing FreeBird, telling people they need to work on the "titles". I understand what you mean, we are all probably guilty of skipping past a post based on the title at times. BUT, what if the person doesn't know the item they found is so awesome, rare or even banner worthy? Waynos, one of our members, whom I have hunted with, posted an 1828 capped bust quarter. He is an admited novice and ignorant of coins and values, the title of his post was "Another first", lucky for him and us enough people clicked into it, saw how great is was and kept his post near the top with replies, which makes people curious enough to look themselves. I know I am guilty of sometimes leaving the title a bit vague while dropping a hint of what I found so the reader can "discover" what I found, sounds kinda corny, but at heart don't we all do this for that feeling of discovery?

Exactly I like it to be a surprise. When someone says they found a nice silver. Sometimes it's a Mercury dime and sometimes it's a seated quarter. Anytime someone says its a first for them I always check it out. Then I remember my first of that type or look forward to it happening. Funniest thing as the example given about a Franklin half if he had known that's what it was from the title he would have looked at it sooner. In my case however if it said Franklin half in the title I would be less interested and probably skip over it. To each their own. I think vague titles are more intriguing otherwise I never would have clicked on this thread.

 

[Lilly0fA]

Thanks for this post Locco-Digger! It's a good reminder for me. I am sorry for being oblivious. There are a lot of good people on here, with awesome find!! Very exciting!

 

[JimK]

I use the like button a lot. But I only respond to posts if what I have to say will add to that thread. Usually my knowledge is lacking compared to some on here so I read and learn instead of gumming up the works with nothing tio say.

JimK

 

[relic lover]

I gotta say one thing more. I think thread is good for everyone it almost seems like peoples etiquette has improved already on here.

 

[favored papa]

i am serous where is the like button?

 

[Loco-Digger]

Thanks to all who took the time to post on this thread. I know many of you have time constraints especially if you have children. I just hope that if you can find time to post your finds, you can also find some time to comment on or like a few other's posts that interest you.

Give and take seems more balanced than just take.

We Are Tnet

 

[qaela4]

i am serous where is the like button?

In the right hand corner of the comment section, above the line where "Semper Fi" is.

 

[bigfoot1]

the absolutely worst thing that can happen to a forum is lack of partisipation...that would suck.I figure that as long as a member isnt trolling,they can post whatever or however they like.I applaud all who partisipate.

gotta say that in the last year I have heard complaints about emojis use,grammer,capital letters,uninteresting comments,too many likes,not enuf likes,banner selection,drive by posters,posting too much,not enuf...the list goes on.as already said"it is what it is"and I like it.

I've finally learned that I cant teach the world to drive well.I now try to just chuckle at the knuckleheads on the road(unless they are friggin tailgaters...grrrr)I guess I'm still workin on it.

we are here because it is a better forum and is our favorite...good enuf for me !!!

 

[sutphin]

I HAVENT POSTED A FIND IN A WHILE BUT IM ALL FOR COMMENTING ANY FIND NOW MATTER GOOD OR BAD , FOR WE TNETERS ARE A CLOSE FAMILY AND WE ALL APPRECIATE A COMMENT NOW AND THEN THATS THE NAME OF THE GAME ...

 

[Trezurehunter]

Your original post was well said Loco. I am one who tries to inject a little humor in my posts whether its my post or one that I am responding to.

 

[Erik in NJ]

I encourage everyone to at least enter what state or region of the country you are in in your profile. Simply posting a country, nothing at all, or things like "Nowheretown" & "MickeyMouseville" give zero context to your finds as far as I'm concerned, no matter how good they may be. Although I understand why some would not want to
post specifics, I can't imagine anyone giving up their "secret site" locations posting at least a state or region of the country they're in.