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Posted by Bob Keller on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:44 AM

Guys, I don't care whether he posts his HO photos in the Pot or not.

I have had many complaint e-mails about this over the months.

Two people who have posted to this thread have complained about it.

I received another complaint e-mail about it yesterday detailing how many people posted less to the Pot thread because of HO photos (I didn't quite get that). I simply repsonded to a forum member gripe and asked him if he would cut back (not stop) the HO postings to try and ease some of the friction.

I take it from the postings here, they are much more welcome than the complaint e-mails suggested. Again, I don't care one way or the other. And I think this will be the last word in this topic.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:36 AM

Ogaugeoverlord

No special thread of HO photos in the CTT forum - it will be the Pot or the MR forum. And that is official.

uuummmmm...this is confusing...you just mentioned The Pot...then he was in the right to put his photos up....Tongue Tied

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Posted by Zero Export on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:28 AM

AYE AYE

But wait a minute...... If Varney and Tyco HO ISNT A CLASSIC TOY TRAIN?????  then what IS?

If we wanna get all technical, MTH stuff is FAR from "Classic Toy Trains"

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Posted by Bob Keller on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:19 AM

No special thread of HO photos in the CTT forum - it will be the Pot or the MR forum. And that is official.

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:43 AM

I understand what Bob is saying here but I thought the Pot was a place where all are welcome and anything train related surely should be as well. However well intended, posting H O pics on a separate thread would be off topic on the CTT forum.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:21 AM

I for one like chief's suggestion of Jeffery doing a thread of HO pics just as there was one for AM. Flyer That way us that like them can view them here. And still maybe once in a while put one into Coffee shop.

But I'm a AYE also to the original statement

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Posted by Bob Keller on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:30 AM

Frank, if you get tired of the bickering, I certainly do too.

Below is what I sent Jeffrey. Frankly, I don't care whether he posts HO stuff in the forum or not. I do know that when he started, I received quite a few e-mails from Pot posters protesting it. My position was to let it ride. And it still is. Oh, please note I didn't tell him to stop it, just to cut back on it.

"Hi Jeffrey,

Over a period of time I've had a number of complaints about your posting HO photos in the CTT forum. While it isn't a big deal for me, apparently this has been simmering for some time and this morning I got some more feedback on it. 

Do you think you could throttle back on the number of HO items that you are posting in the CTT area? Apparently this view isn't going to go away, and it is more appropriate in the MR area, anyway."

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:06 AM

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Chief I read your comments on the POT, but can't tell how you vote.

Pat

 

Compromise.  Start his on thread with his HO photos.  For those who don't like his posting photos on the Pot, I take the blame.  On another forum, I praised his photos.  When he first came here, I did the same.  I encouraged his photo posting.

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Posted by Monsieur on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 7:58 AM

Hi Bob

AYE!!

I too love Jeffery's pictures. At one time I was into HO and I love the work he does. This is about model trains right?

Patrick

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 7:56 AM

AYE !

14 posted AYE's in 24 hours. Are you listening Bob? Sure would be nice if you told us who is complaining.

Thanks for starting this post ANJDEVIL2.

Chief I read your comments on the POT, but can't tell how you vote.

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Posted by charliebrown on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:56 AM

Aye!

Always like to see his great work in this hobby no matter the scale.

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Posted by stebbycentral on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:48 AM

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 Good point Rich,

AYE,  AYE,

 I know there are ups and downs here but most of it is from guys and gals out in the open sharing their opinions. That is what we are all about. The ones that hide behind the the dark of cover are like a cancer for not only the pot but the whole Forum. Pull the human Tick out by the head.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:14 AM

And another "Aye!"

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Posted by Brutus on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:04 PM

Aye Aye.

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Posted by lion88roar on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:34 PM

I voiced my opinion on The POT earlier, but I too agree with this. Jeffery's pics of his layout should be OK here as they are train related. We always claimed we didn't discriminate against the other gauges here... how about we speak with our actions this time?

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:24 PM

I, too, will go AYE!!!

But, being a moderator here.I'm kind of puzzled as to what transpired ....Confused

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:20 PM

To all,

Not normally being one who is too politically motivated, I must concur with the rest and vote. "Aye!"  Regardless of the scale and size, Jeff's work is too inspirational not to be allowed to be displayed in whatever forum he deigns to grace us with.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Firelock76 on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:00 PM

AYE!  Always a pleasure to look at a fine craftsmans work.

PS:  Who is Yngwie Malmstein, and is he, uh, "normal"?

 

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Posted by locomutt on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:58 PM

AYE!!!

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:42 PM

AYE

It's the Pot, his pics are trains,  whats the problem? bet it's the same person(s) that always complains.

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Posted by Lehigh Valley 2089 on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:24 PM

Aye. 

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Posted by joetrains on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:56 PM

        

      AYE

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:45 PM

 Good point Rich,

AYE,  AYE,

 I know there are ups and downs here but most of it is from guys and gals out in the open sharing their opinions. That is what we are all about. The ones that hide behind the the dark of cover are like a cancer for not only the pot but the whole Forum. Pull the human Tick out by the head.

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Posted by RedfireS197 on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:15 PM

Rich,

          AYE

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An Open Letter to our Beloved O Gauge Overlord...
Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 6:55 PM

Dear Bob, the O Gauge Overlord,

Please let Jeffery post his Half O gauge pictures.  They are inspiring and helpful as well as technical.  I ask you to ignore those very few that hide behind the mask of anonymity.  The majority of us who frequent the area, that you at CTT allow us to have (Ye Olde Coffee Pot or the 'Pot), request Jeffery continue to post those photos. Its crazy that a select few would censor what we, as a group love.....  MODEL TRAINS!!!  After all, this is a Model Train Forum!!!

Thank you for your consideration!!

Your Humble and Obedient Servant,

The ALMIGHTY NJ Devil 2

Those of you who agree, please post an AYE so we may be counted more effectively   Thank you!!

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