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The Shiller Speaks

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Ditch Fahrenheit

Ditch Fahrenheit

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So here goes nothing.

 

Listen guys I fully understand that I have made a number of horribly questionable and despicable actions in the past on these boards, most notably the recent shilling scandal. I gave into the temptation to be defensive and attempt to justify my actions, when really there was absolutely none. Shilling is never ok, I understood what I was doing the whole time yet still decided to partake in this heinous activity. I've since made sure that no one lost any money as a result of my actions, and have more than learnt my lesson. I don't have any excuses, I don't expect any forgiveness, but I truly am sorry for this massive bludner on my part, and to anyone who I have affected financially, please contact me and I willl make it right.

 

I'd also like to take this time to apologize to anyone affected by my actions in the past, including but not limited to Kevin J, I know that I slighted you in a previous auction (the exact specifics slip my mind), but doubling the price on you after you had posted that you'd take it, is completely un acceptable behavior. If you'd PM me I'd love to discuss some ways in which I could possibly make some restitutions for my actions, I know it doesn't in any way make up for it, and I don't expect you to forgive me any time soon, but I generally am remorseful and want to try my best to make it up to you in some way.

 

Bosco I know I owe you a huge apology as well, trust me when I say that I've hated myself for how I treated you. I really messed up, there's really not much more that I can say than that, I did you wrong. I'd similarly like to make some inroads at possibly beginning to make things up to you, we can discuss the particulars in private, but just know that I know that I really messed up, and that I am truly sorry.

 

And to everyone else, let me start off by saying that I completely understand the onslaught of posts directed at me over the course of the last day or so. I know it might not seem like it to you, but I DO care about this board and this community. Ys, I've made some incredibly questionable moves, I've screwed over a few people, and done some outright bonehead things on here. Full stop, no excuses.

 

I hope some of you can see that at the core I'm an alright guy, who's made some bad calls, and hopefully can find it in yourselves to give me the cba ce to regain your trust. I fully understand that some of you may never trust me again, and I fully expect this post to be picked apart, but all I'm trying to do is come clean, admit my mistakes.

 

Drew Kim

The problem is:

 

1) This isn't the first issue with you.

 

2) Shilling is a fairly sophisticated, premeditated crime; not a mistake or a spur of the moment lack of judgement.

 

3) You didn't come forward on your own, you were caught.

 

4) You just changed your profile name in an attempt to hide your prior crimes.

 

 

I believe in redemption, but all I see here is manipulation from a guy who is smart enough to know that he has no other recourse other than admission and apology because he wants something.

 

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Bio-Rupp

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Symbiotic,

 

I've read all the posts associated with this whole ordeal and really haven't chimed in.

 

I must say that you definitely appear to be trying to make amends.

 

These guys deep down are a forgiving bunch... but they need proof... and you really can't blame them.

 

I want to believe in you so I'm throwing this option out to you.

 

Perhaps you've made a little extra money doing a little shilling. No one knows for sure how much, but we all know that it happens on eBay from the smallest sellers to some of the largest. It's a dirty fact of auction sale life. This bunch will survive knowing that info I'd say... but don't expect them to like it. If you learn from your mistakes, then all this will eventually become a distant memory.

 

Why don't you do something that they will remember...something not negative... but positive hm

 

I propose you give a little bit of that money back to the Boards you love so much... and help out a good cause at the same time.

 

Beau's Books and Donation Thread

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=1

 

The thread recap is here... so you can quickly find something to purchase and help out with.

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=45

 

I personally feel that participation in this cause will go a long way in helping you regain some trust here... plus it will make you feel good about yourself too.

 

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HarveySwick

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Symbiotic,

 

I've read all the posts associated with this whole ordeal and really haven't chimed in.

 

I must say that you definitely appear to be trying to make amends.

 

These guys deep down are a forgiving bunch... but they need proof... and you really can't blame them.

 

I want to believe in you so I'm throwing this option out to you.

 

Perhaps you've made a little extra money doing a little shilling. No one knows for sure how much, but we all know that it happens on eBay from the smallest sellers to some of the largest. It's a dirty fact of auction sale life. This bunch will survive knowing that info I'd say... but don't expect them to like it. If you learn from your mistakes, then all this will eventually become a distant memory.

 

Why don't you do something that they will remember...something not negative... but positive hm

 

I propose you give a little bit of that money back to the Boards you love so much... and help out a good cause at the same time.

 

Beau's Books and Donation Thread

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=1

 

The thread recap is here... so you can quickly find something to purchase and help out with.

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=45

 

I personally feel that participation in this cause will go a long way in helping you regain some trust here... plus it will make you feel good about yourself too.

:idea:^^

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jsilverjanet

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Symbiotic,

 

I've read all the posts associated with this whole ordeal and really haven't chimed in.

 

I must say that you definitely appear to be trying to make amends.

 

These guys deep down are a forgiving bunch... but they need proof... and you really can't blame them.

 

I want to believe in you so I'm throwing this option out to you.

 

Perhaps you've made a little extra money doing a little shilling. No one knows for sure how much, but we all know that it happens on eBay from the smallest sellers to some of the largest. It's a dirty fact of auction sale life. This bunch will survive knowing that info I'd say... but don't expect them to like it. If you learn from your mistakes, then all this will eventually become a distant memory.

 

Why don't you do something that they will remember...something not negative... but positive hm

 

I propose you give a little bit of that money back to the Boards you love so much... and help out a good cause at the same time.

 

Beau's Books and Donation Thread

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=1

 

The thread recap is here... so you can quickly find something to purchase and help out with.

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=45

 

I personally feel that participation in this cause will go a long way in helping you regain some trust here... plus it will make you feel good about yourself too.

:idea:^^

+1

 

you could also donate some books as well.

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Mark 1

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Symbiotic,

 

I've read all the posts associated with this whole ordeal and really haven't chimed in.

 

I must say that you definitely appear to be trying to make amends.

 

These guys deep down are a forgiving bunch... but they need proof... and you really can't blame them.

 

I want to believe in you so I'm throwing this option out to you.

 

Perhaps you've made a little extra money doing a little shilling. No one knows for sure how much, but we all know that it happens on eBay from the smallest sellers to some of the largest. It's a dirty fact of auction sale life. This bunch will survive knowing that info I'd say... but don't expect them to like it. If you learn from your mistakes, then all this will eventually become a distant memory.

 

Why don't you do something that they will remember...something not negative... but positive hm

 

I propose you give a little bit of that money back to the Boards you love so much... and help out a good cause at the same time.

 

Beau's Books and Donation Thread

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=1

 

The thread recap is here... so you can quickly find something to purchase and help out with.

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7085790&fpart=45

 

I personally feel that participation in this cause will go a long way in helping you regain some trust here... plus it will make you feel good about yourself too.

:idea:^^

+1

 

you could also donate some books as well.

 

Excellent ideas

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