This. As you can see, I don't post often. But I check the site multiple times a day. I honestly am apprehensive to post for fear of being belittled and berated because I'm not part of the "in" crowd here. Nonsense is virtually all over EVERY POST. Someone always has a snide comment, or worse, a comment that is in no way relevant to the topic being discussed, and it's annoying. Too many posts turn into a shouting match and a pissing contest rather than a WHOLESOME, GOOD debate or discussion. I know that happens on virtually every forum on the Internet, but it seems to happen more so here.
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This. As you can see, I don't post often. But I check the site multiple times a day. I honestly am apprehensive to post for fear of being belittled and berated because I'm not part of the "in" crowd here. Nonsense is virtually all over EVERY POST. Someone always has a snide comment, or worse, a comment that is in no way relevant to the topic being discussed, and it's annoying. Too many posts turn into a shouting match and a pissing contest rather than a WHOLESOME, GOOD debate or discussion. I know that happens on virtually every forum on the Internet, but it seems to happen more so here.
Austin
Well-known member
I think we as active members need to do more to contribute more interesting threads.
Advertising and promoting this site is great; however, if new people log on and see a slow board without much variety, they may not come back.
It's our responsibility to make this a better place, not only for ourselves, but for potential members.
So instead of complaining about the lack of content and number of threads, let's be proactive and make this the board it once was.
The old members who left may not return, but we may attract new members who become just as valuable, and maybe lifelong hobby friends.
Advertising and promoting this site is great; however, if new people log on and see a slow board without much variety, they may not come back.
It's our responsibility to make this a better place, not only for ourselves, but for potential members.
So instead of complaining about the lack of content and number of threads, let's be proactive and make this the board it once was.
The old members who left may not return, but we may attract new members who become just as valuable, and maybe lifelong hobby friends.
carlitoson
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- Aug 7, 2008
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I’ll preface this by saying that I never was a “large volume” poster. I do try to check in each day to see what folks are talking about, though. Anyway…
I had no issues until the site changed format. Now, if I want to post a topic or reply, I have to type what I want to say in MS Word first, and then copy/paste it into the site. If I don’t do that, there’s a likely chance I lose everything I just typed out because the vast majority of the time the page just locks up when I hit “submit”. I then have to refresh the page and start over. Repeat this process until the system finally accepts my post/response. I’ve experienced this hassle ever since the software change. This is the biggest P.I.T.A. when using this site, and to be honest it’s not worth my time.
I also do not like the fact that I have to be logged in to view attachments. For example, someone attaches a scan or photo of a card and anyone not logged in (including potential new members) cannot see it. You have to log in first. Photobucket pics (and the like) are fine, but when someone drags a file into their post, all you see is the name of the attachment (until you log in).
I’ve already mentioned this before so I won’t get into it too deep, but you have the same threads here every day. Some folks like this; I find it monotonous. (if this is my issue, I have no problem taking ownership of it). When new threads do in fact get posted, they are often somewhat ignored or quickly sent down the page by those “threads that are constantly on the first page”.
As mentioned, this is a prospect-centered board. I don’t really see that changing much, no matter how much you would like it to. I have nothing against prospectors or prospect cards; in fact the majority of my collection consists of them. Your average baseball fan or card collector couldn’t care less about them, however. They will become interested in players once those players hit the big leagues. So when a thread pops up like, “Player X gets promoted to Double-A!!!” even I can’t help but think, “Big F’n deal”. The majority of baseball fans and collectors (not the members of these boards) would think the same thing. So this is a baseball prospect board. Everyone in the hobby knows that. It’s what gets the most discussion here, and it’s been that way for 5 years now. Good luck attracting more members.
PS- For the folks concerned about getting “roasted” by other members…that probably happens on any message board. That’s especially true as membership grows. There are d-bags throughout our society, so any time you have a slice of society you’ll have some of these folks who try to make themselves feel better by belittling others. The best response is to just ignore them. Eventually they’ll get bored and step outside for some fresh air, or they’ll be sent packing by the staff here.
(good thing I typed all of this in Word first. Ha.)
I had no issues until the site changed format. Now, if I want to post a topic or reply, I have to type what I want to say in MS Word first, and then copy/paste it into the site. If I don’t do that, there’s a likely chance I lose everything I just typed out because the vast majority of the time the page just locks up when I hit “submit”. I then have to refresh the page and start over. Repeat this process until the system finally accepts my post/response. I’ve experienced this hassle ever since the software change. This is the biggest P.I.T.A. when using this site, and to be honest it’s not worth my time.
I also do not like the fact that I have to be logged in to view attachments. For example, someone attaches a scan or photo of a card and anyone not logged in (including potential new members) cannot see it. You have to log in first. Photobucket pics (and the like) are fine, but when someone drags a file into their post, all you see is the name of the attachment (until you log in).
I’ve already mentioned this before so I won’t get into it too deep, but you have the same threads here every day. Some folks like this; I find it monotonous. (if this is my issue, I have no problem taking ownership of it). When new threads do in fact get posted, they are often somewhat ignored or quickly sent down the page by those “threads that are constantly on the first page”.
As mentioned, this is a prospect-centered board. I don’t really see that changing much, no matter how much you would like it to. I have nothing against prospectors or prospect cards; in fact the majority of my collection consists of them. Your average baseball fan or card collector couldn’t care less about them, however. They will become interested in players once those players hit the big leagues. So when a thread pops up like, “Player X gets promoted to Double-A!!!” even I can’t help but think, “Big F’n deal”. The majority of baseball fans and collectors (not the members of these boards) would think the same thing. So this is a baseball prospect board. Everyone in the hobby knows that. It’s what gets the most discussion here, and it’s been that way for 5 years now. Good luck attracting more members.
PS- For the folks concerned about getting “roasted” by other members…that probably happens on any message board. That’s especially true as membership grows. There are d-bags throughout our society, so any time you have a slice of society you’ll have some of these folks who try to make themselves feel better by belittling others. The best response is to just ignore them. Eventually they’ll get bored and step outside for some fresh air, or they’ll be sent packing by the staff here.
(good thing I typed all of this in Word first. Ha.)
This is a myth and its not even close. Go through the first 50 threads here and point out to me how many are prospect related.
Its a myth and always has been...
goldenegg1
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I like the idea of having trusted members set up at shows. I would be more than happy to set up at St Louis shows. Get a video of some of us interviewing the autograph guests. I can't do the October MAB show, but it should be huge with all the great signers. Just a thought.
Actually don't think there's anything wrong with the site. For me quality is better than quantity, although maybe not from a business aspect. I know some have complained about the negativity but it is not even close to the negativity on Blowout and even when it gets negative here it doesn't seem to get personal like there with the name calling and accusations. I also think this site is more collector based and Blowout is much more business based. The majority of the discussions there are based on the buying and selling of cards and cases, even the case breaks, and who are bad traders, buyers or sellers while here the discussion is more based on collecting and the cards themselves. I also feel like this site tends to have an older and more mature audience. I mean alot of the threads on Blowout seem to be made by young kids posting ridiculous pictures and making fun of one another.
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Bob Loblaw
Active member
Or when your moderators act inappropriately.
BowmanChromeAddict
New member
I blame twitter.
Not really, but it felt right to say it.
The prospector myth was probably perpetuated by the fact that almost all of the early moderators were considered prospectors. Gilmo has done a nice job of diversifying the staff since then. Frankly my level of involvement on the board diminishing was in direct correlation to getting older, having more children, and mostly more responsibility at work. Plus the larger card projects that I'm working on constantly keep me more sorting and listing and less posting. Also I don't spend time coming up with original content to post on the boards, so if nothing interests me on a topic, I just don't chime in.
Not really, but it felt right to say it.
The prospector myth was probably perpetuated by the fact that almost all of the early moderators were considered prospectors. Gilmo has done a nice job of diversifying the staff since then. Frankly my level of involvement on the board diminishing was in direct correlation to getting older, having more children, and mostly more responsibility at work. Plus the larger card projects that I'm working on constantly keep me more sorting and listing and less posting. Also I don't spend time coming up with original content to post on the boards, so if nothing interests me on a topic, I just don't chime in.
All In Cards
Super Moderator
I try, I try. I love me some contests.
I think the Hot List is the marquee thing for casual observers of the site. It's great and masonphillip does a knockout job with it, however I think the site should build on that success. Really dig into 5 hot cards from all sports. Try to bring in guys from the basketball, football and hockey side of the hobby by providing meaningful news on those topics. That probably means that the HotList writers need help. Maybe the HotList could offer predictions of cards that may move (+ or -) in the next week, or potential good buys for the future. Content is out there we just have to create it and drive it home.
Secondly, I think we have the best modern card members on the net, hands down (lol). No other site even comes close to the knowledge of the modern card market. I think by tapping into that, FCB will grow.
The bottom line is, I will help in any way I can.
Secondly, I think we have the best modern card members on the net, hands down (lol). No other site even comes close to the knowledge of the modern card market. I think by tapping into that, FCB will grow.
The bottom line is, I will help in any way I can.
zach
New member
While traffic may be down, I don't think comparing FCB's forums to the Blowout forums is a good comparison. Is the layout different and less buggy? Yeah, maybe, somewhat. By none the less, its not much different and still just a forum at the end of the day.
I see the difference in that Blowout runs a website that gets traffic from card, box and case sales....and a lot of it....first. Their forum is a natural extension of the retail website. People buy or have purchased items in the past and roll right into the forums.
Your front page and main site doesn't relate to sales but is only knowledge based. The retail portion is secondary. Those sales on Blowout, I'm sure, drives the traffic to the forums.
muskiesfan
New member
Splitting traffic is never a good idea.
One thing I agree with is that there aren't nearly as many box/case breaks here as there used to be.
I was MIA for a week or so and when I logged back in, the first place I went was the box break forum and boom, the same breaks from the week prior were still at the top.
Also, this place has the potential to be a great alternative to other sites to sell and trade but I have had zero transactions in the past 8-12 months.
Granted, my collecting habits are more focused on Players and sets but everytime I post, I get no responses. Really? No one has any Jim Rice cards?
Amazingly though, if I post a thread in which I am looking for some low level prospect, I am bound to get an abundance of responses in a short time.
I was MIA for a week or so and when I logged back in, the first place I went was the box break forum and boom, the same breaks from the week prior were still at the top.
Also, this place has the potential to be a great alternative to other sites to sell and trade but I have had zero transactions in the past 8-12 months.
Granted, my collecting habits are more focused on Players and sets but everytime I post, I get no responses. Really? No one has any Jim Rice cards?
Amazingly though, if I post a thread in which I am looking for some low level prospect, I am bound to get an abundance of responses in a short time.
muskiesfan
New member
I definitely think that the transactions boards would bring traffic in like crazy. If those could get going, people would show up quick. I just have no idea how to get them jump started.
While there is disagreement over whether this is a prospect board or not, the baseball transactions board is very heavily prospect. As mentioned by klute, if you're looking to buy/sell/trade prospects, no problem. Anything else is difficult at best.
While there is disagreement over whether this is a prospect board or not, the baseball transactions board is very heavily prospect. As mentioned by klute, if you're looking to buy/sell/trade prospects, no problem. Anything else is difficult at best.
CatdaddysCards
Trade Moderator
+1
I frequent all three major forums and this is the absolute, #1, top of the list complaint about FCB.
If you want more traffic, need to find a way to Juno start the transaction forum. That's the main reason scf and blowout get a lot of traffic. People actually make trades there.
That said. I am doing a show in okc this weekend. Is be happy to take any fcb stuff that you might be able to get here by Friday
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+1
I frequent all three major forums and this is the absolute, #1, top of the list complaint about FCB.
If you want more traffic, need to find a way to Juno start the transaction forum. That's the main reason scf and blowout get a lot of traffic. People actually make trades there.
That said. I am doing a show in okc this weekend. Is be happy to take any fcb stuff that you might be able to get here by Friday
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Sadly I think prices are needed at this point in the B/S/T section.
All In Cards
Super Moderator
That is what I have been hearing also.
If we make pricing mandatory it might help some.
Just like ebay, you post a BIN/BO, why not do that here. If you have a price in mind that you want, post it and go from there.
I dont think I'm saying anything Chris hasnt said here before but he never built this site to be a transaction heavy board.
It was meant for discussion. I have never really agreed but I think Chris is now on board about pricing which i think is a big plus.
It was meant for discussion. I have never really agreed but I think Chris is now on board about pricing which i think is a big plus.
