The Hobby Boards

Hello Hobby Boards!

This is my first time joining a message board (with the intent on participating) and I'd like your insights on what makes "good" message board posts.

A little perpective. I collected from 1990-1998 (ish), and during that period all I knew about cards came either from my brother, the kid across the street, the card shop(s), and Beckett magazine.

In late 2015/early 2016, I rejoined the hobby. First, I began participating in hobby twitter. Then, I joined Trading Card Database (TCDB). TCDB has "forums," but is that the same thing as a "message board?" I also listen to the Wax Museum Podcast, where Kyle (aka Deadshot) has talked many times about the importance of message board for hobby history. The desire to contribute to hobby history is a major inspiration for wanting to join here.

I say all that to say, I don't have previous message board experience and would appreciate your thoughts and opinions on what makes a "good" post here in the hobby boards.

Thank you, thank you!

Randy

Hey Randy, happy to have you here! I don't really think there are "good" or "bad" posts necessarily. From my experience it's more posts that stick around for awhile and those that come and go. Something like a rolling mail day thread may stick around for some time as it's easy for people to contribute and there will always be new mail days to be had. Whereas asking a specific question about a card or set may come and go after being answered. Neither is really better than the other, just different.

I'd say just post about what interests you and see what happens. If you have a question about cards or just sports in particular, or even just a comment on something, i'd encourage you to throw it up and see what others think. I bet someone here will have a reply for you no matter what it is.

Good to see you here, Randy. Some of the stuff you post on Twitter should work well here. I think a message board allows for more people to jump in on the conversation in a more linear format. I'm ready to read more about Bavetta, Crawford, Palmer, and friends!

The only really bad posts are ones which intentionally spread misinformation or are mean-spirited/hateful. Other than that pretty much everything, even the most mundane, can lead to a meaningful conversation.