**Disclaimer**
I write this a fellow board member, and not as a Moderator. These are my own personal opinions.
One theme I find disturbing in this thread is the notion that just because most of his collection is "less expensive" toys, that it is somehow less worthy of collecting and displaying.
Don't jump down my throat, I'm not saying everyone feels this way, but it is definitely a trend in this thread.
There is no right or wrong to collecting! Collecting is a personal thing. People collect everything from old matchbooks to artwork by the "so called" masters, and every one of them has a "collection" they are proud of. Just because some collect "expensive" statues and 1/6 scale figures, doesn't make their collection any better than a collection of Hasbro 3 3/4 inch figures. And just like how everyone has a different collection, we all have different circumstances in life. Some of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford higher priced items and a nice place to display them; some of us may not be so fortunate. And before you come down and say, "if he isn't able to afford a bigger space or more expensive collectibles, then maybe he shouldn't collect", maybe he already collects what he can afford and likes to display his collection. Again, just because he doesn't mind covering the walls, doesn't necessarily mean he has "issues", doesn't have a social life, or needs help. Until you know everything about him and his situation, you are not competent to comment on him; only on your personal taste as to whether you like the collection or not.
This next part is more about the board in general, and not just this thread...
It would behoove us all to step back and reflect on our own situations and stop criticizing everyone around us. If you don't like an item, or a person's collection, or the price they are asking in the buy/sell forums or a new product, then just say, "it's not for me", "I wouldn't buy it", or something similar, and stop make judgmental statements like "that is gay", "he's crazy", "that company is stupid for putting that out", "it's a piece of crap", etc. It only makes you look foolish, childish and immature, and doesn't do anything to further the discussion along. If you have valid arguments about the nature of an item, then state them in an open, honest, and civil discussion. It gets really old to read every other thread and watch it deteriorate into a thread full of insulting posts. Have you noticed a lot of our once "post prolific" board members are all but gone now? There is a very simple reason… disrespect and discourtesy. It’s as simple as that.
This post has been building up for a long time in my mind, and this thread just sort of exemplified every one of the issues I’ve mentioned. I know many of you will say “f you” and move along, and that in itself is sad, but so be it. All I’m asking is for a little more respect and thought before you post… is that too much to ask?
