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Where have all the collectors gone?
Hi Folks,
Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! |
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On 12/3/2012 3:33 PM, scotkamins wrote:
Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! You don't suppose that is because more ISP's are dropping Usenet access from their basic services has any effect? This forces folks to seek alternative methods to access usenet. Either an extra paid service or a deep seek to find 'free' access. |
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:53:11 -0500, hp wrote:
On 12/3/2012 3:33 PM, scotkamins wrote: Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! You don't suppose that is because more ISP's are dropping Usenet access from their basic services has any effect? This forces folks to seek alternative methods to access usenet. Either an extra paid service or a deep seek to find 'free' access. I got mine from Panix for 10 dollars a month. I do wish, however, that I could post images. Ruben |
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On Dec 3, 3:33*pm, scotkamins wrote:
Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! I thought most of them died off. |
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"Ruben" wrote in message news On Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:53:11 -0500, hp wrote: On 12/3/2012 3:33 PM, scotkamins wrote: Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! You don't suppose that is because more ISP's are dropping Usenet access from their basic services has any effect? This forces folks to seek alternative methods to access usenet. Either an extra paid service or a deep seek to find 'free' access. I got mine from Panix for 10 dollars a month. I do wish, however, that I could post images. Ruben I've had good luck with the free "eternal-september" that was recommended by one of our RCC'ers. Images? Can't have everything nowadays. Google it and check it out. Beats $10 a month. |
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Where have all the collectors gone?
On Dec 3, 3:33*pm, scotkamins wrote:
Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! Hey, Scot. Welcome back. The great majority of collectors have moved on to other discussion groups. CoinPeople and CoinTalk are two of the other groups I visit on occasion. Some RCC-ers have gone to the PCGS and NGC forums, as well. Is it ISPs not carrying UseNet anymore? Possibly. I feel a big part was the major influx of scum-suckers that essentially destroyed RCC around March 2008. We got spammed majorly by every troll that could come out of the woodwork. Most regulars got fed up and moved to other forums. A lot are moderated so the trolls don't get a chance. Like you said, we used to be a heavy discussion group about all things numismatic, but, sadly, I think those days have passed. Still, we get an occasional discussion going. Jerry |
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On Dec 3, 10:47*pm, sgt23 wrote:
On Dec 3, 3:33*pm, scotkamins wrote: Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! I thought most of them died off. Come on guys lets get serious. Most coin collectors are well into their 40's or older and this group goes back nearly 20 years. I'd bet about 50% of the former members here have kicked the bucket or they are in a retirement home or an old folk's home. |
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On Monday, December 3, 2012 2:33:12 PM UTC-6, scotkamins wrote:
Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! AH put the stake in the heart of the RCC vampire. DUH. Then certain whore vest pocket and extremely undercapitalized unprofessional small show coin dealers found out that their un-true street-corner come-ons wouldn't go unchallenged on an unmoderated forum. DUH DUH. Then came the Recession/Depression of 2007 to date, where I would guess that some RCC denizens had to choose Campbell's Soup over modern clad proof coins and BEP cards. DUH DUH DUH. Finally, the "rare" Coin Business has devolved into the scrap P.M. bullion business in very very many respects, which hurts morale - the only semi-numismatic question remaining is "What's 20 or 25 percent back of silver spot???". DUH DUH DUH DUH. oly |
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On 3-Dec-2012, sgt23 wrote: On Dec 3, 3:33*pm, scotkamins wrote: Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! I thought most of them died off. Getting close. |
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On Dec 5, 12:47*am, oly wrote:
On Monday, December 3, 2012 2:33:12 PM UTC-6, scotkamins wrote: Hi Folks, Last time I was here was several years ago. At that time dozens of messages were posted here every day. Unless my newsfeed has gone kerbluey, I'm seeing just a few messages AT MOST for any recent day. Is there a new newsgroup for coins somewhere? I mean. I know that Usenet is in decline but surely interest in coin collecting hasn't disappeared! In case it is my newsfeed, please email responses to me as well as posting them he And thanks! AH put the stake in the heart of the RCC vampire. *DUH. *Then certain whore vest pocket and extremely undercapitalized unprofessional small show coin dealers found out that their un-true street-corner come-ons wouldn't go unchallenged on an unmoderated forum. *DUH DUH. *Then came the Recession/Depression of 2007 to date, where I would guess that some RCC denizens had to choose Campbell's Soup over modern clad proof coins and BEP cards. DUH DUH DUH. *Finally, the "rare" Coin Business has devolved into the scrap P.M. bullion business in very very many respects, which hurts morale - the only semi-numismatic question remaining is "What's 20 or 25 percent back of silver spot???". DUH DUH DUH DUH. oly lol |
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