AWA85 - Banned???

[Eric]

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Guys

I have no stake in this but I wanted to add some thoughts. Some of the mods are and have been paying to run this site so it can be free. In exchange for that, rules were developed which everyone agreed to when they signed up.

Believe it or not, since they're paying the expenses, they have the right to 1) make the rules and 2) make some money back so things can keep moving forward.

Also, people have been making an unfair leap. If someone breaks the rules, they get suspended. No one said he was banned forever.

I enjoy everyone's participation on this forum, including when there's a difference of opinions. I just thought I'd throw mine in.

[cigarman44]

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I spent my 50 bucks or whatever to be a "Premium" member. Listing a few items here for sale shouldn't be that much of a problem.

I still don't see how they are responsible for someone getting ripped off. People get ripped of on eBay, Craigslist, ect, ect everyday. Those sites aren't held responsible. A simple disclaimer would do. As someone said before..."Do your homework"

[3arod13]

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This can go on forever.

Again, bottom line: A simple warning or slap on the hand should have been enough.

Suspended? Give me a break!

[bigtruck260]

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I was choosing to stay out of this, but have one simple comment in the form of a question.

What is the difference in receiving an e-mail from a member offering some hobby information versus an e-mail from this site offering their exclusive Dallas Cowboys deal?

I don't even collect game used football items so I felt that more spam than Adam's email. Isn't a mass e-mail to all members the definition of spam? Am I the only one that received that Cowboys e-mail?

Got that email... and the one from Dave about the new forum he is creating.

I would be interested in the targets of Adam's emails and Dave's emails. I have not talked to either person before. If I minded getting emails from other members, I certainly would not post mine in my signature.

I get unsolicited emails ALL THE TIME from people who have seen my collection in my signature - and want to buy stuff from me...or have questions that they would like answers to. I have the ability to ignore it if I want to...and even send all future emails directly into my trash bin for permanent riddance.

There have also been times where I have offered something (unsolicited) to another member(s) by using the email addy in their signature. I figure that's why they put it there.

Tim's site is just bats. He is one of the more sophisticated bat guys I know - I'm just suprised that someone was so offended by Adam's email that caused one of the Mods to ban him (for any length of time). Usually when someone breaks a rule, Rob, Eric or Chris simply creates a new post and embarrasses the person while proving the point. It usually works.

I'm not upset about it, just trying to understand. Rules are rules I guess...

[Fnazxc0114]

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do you think elite or locker room memorabilia have ever done what awa did. i get emails from both of these companies and have never signed up for crap.

[Billyu40]

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Thank you to those that have sent me replies. I have already utlized these pages.

[BoneRubbedBat]

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I remember receiving an unsolicited e-mail from some guy named "Eric" a few years back inviting me to a new website he had created called the "Game Used Forum." I had no idea who Eric was or how he got my e-mail, but I am sure glad he contacted me to be one of the first few members of GUF.

Eric, thank you again for starting the forum....oh how I wish for the old days some times....

[otismalibu]

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So this means that AWA85 is the first member of our jury, correct?

God, if he had the immunity idol and didn't play it, he's going to be kicking himself.

Time for a reward challenge. Wanna know what you're playing for?

A Granville Waiters game worn Rockets jersey!!!

In the first part of the challenge you have to examine 3 superstar jerseys and see if you can see the old 'common player' name and number remnants. To complete the challenge, you will need to photomatch 3 game used items using only Getty Images and their incorrectly dated photos.

Collectors ready?

[cigarman44]

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So this means that AWA85 is the first member of our jury, correct?

God, if he had the immunity idol and didn't play it, he's going to be kicking himself.

Time for a reward challenge. Wanna know what you're playing for?

A Granville Waiters game worn Rockets jersey!!!

In the first part of the challenge you have to examine 3 superstar jerseys and see if you can see the old 'common player' name and number remnants. To complete the challenge, you will need to photomatch 3 game used items using only Getty Images and their incorrectly dated photos.

Collectors ready?

I nominate this post of the week

[3arod13]

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I emailed Adam and told him, him emailing me wasn't a big deal and I appreciated the heads-up of the website. Here's his reply:

Thank you Tony, it means a lot! Just wasn't a smart thing to do and something I didn't even think about at the time.

I used the site a ton so it is a little weird being banned. On the bright side it might save me a buck or two if it slows my collecting down a little (no guarantees there hahaha).

Thanks again for the kind words, take care!

Adam Albertsen
AWA85

Now, does this sound like a person who had bad intentions. An innocent mistake.

Again, suspending him...give me a break!

[cigarman44]

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I remember receiving an unsolicited e-mail from some guy named "Eric" a few years back inviting me to a new website he had created called the "Game Used Forum." I had no idea who Eric was or how he got my e-mail, but I am sure glad he contacted me to be one of the first few members of GUF.

Eric, thank you again for starting the forum....oh how I wish for the old days some times....

Well a rule is a rule. Looks like ERIC should be banned

[both-teams-played-hard]

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A Granville Waiters game worn Rockets jersey!!!

Otis
Do you remember that Granville went bald, when he was still in college?

And yes, the threat of offering authentication makes it a hassle to sell on this site. When GUU starts authenticating, then a new conflict of interest is born.
Fellas, just write up a disclaimer saying you don't nothing about nothing that these fools are selling, and open the "FOR SALE" section.

I also recieved the unsolicited email from some cat named Eric, about his new forum, Game Used Forum.
I get unsolicited emails every day, some from companys that got my address from this very site. And no, I am not in the market for a signed 8x10 of some wrestler on 'roids. But, I delete it and move on.
My lack of posts are NOT some sort of protest about the owners or moderators of this sight. I simply got a lot of sh!t on my plate.
Autographs smear, tackle twill wrinkles, and above all...tears dry.

[metsbats]

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I don't know about you guys but I find unsolicited emails trying to tell me I need Viagra more offensive than the one i got from Adam

-David

[jgoldstein2000]

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The funny thing is the whole reason this email went out was because GUU isn't offering a for-sale thread anymore...

[Dewey2007]

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I'm coming into this discussion late but I had something similar happen to me. I once posted some info on this site about an autograph signing that was listed on SigningsHotline.com w/o knowing that it was against their rules to post their info on public forums. They suspended my membership, I apologized and told them it wouldn't happen again and they re-instated my membership. Hopefully the guys who run this site will do the same soon since it has been made clear that AWA85 offered a sincere apology and wasn't aware it was against the rules.

I am more offended that AWA85 didn't include me in his e-mail blast!!!

Free AWA85 and let's all move onto more important things.