Slabbing: The last refuge of a scoundrel. There is no threat of slabbing involving silver strikes. There never has been any threat to silver strike collecting, and there never will be. It's all mindless hysteria, perpetuated by people who can't get attention any other way. It hasn't even been mentioned here for months, until you dragged it out again. If you don't like slabbing, then don't participate. But you want to dictate how everyone else collects, too, and that is none of your business.

[I thought Dan, who is a terrific asset to the hobby, might want to know one was on his site].

How stupid do you think we are? In spite of your weasel words, you were obviously trying to publicly embarass him. That is offensive and insulting. Your words speak for themselves. If you wanted to do the right thing, you would have contacted Dan privately, or contacted Norm, the owner of Jackpot.

[Please try to know what the issues are before you make offensive and insulting posts]

I keep forgetting that only you and your friends are allowed to be offensive and insulting. I find the endless hysteria about slabbing to be offensive, but, according to you, other peoples' opinions don't count. Your recent snotty remarks, and name calling, aimed at Tom, and now me, are nothing but offensive and insulting. When logic doesn't work, then the name calling starts (you know, like "Blackboard Monitor?"). As I said before, it's the double standard. It's Ok for YOU to do, but not anybody else.

John