[ Outline ] · Standard · Linear+ An open letter to TCC, For EVERYONE - update 2/19/09

[ffman]

An open letter to TCC

In the past, Trading Card Central was an amazing place. Members posted away to their heart’s desire, shattering posting records day in and day out. Members would help each other in any way they could, offering advice and conversing about the hot topics that our hobby provides. Chat nights on Thursday were the event of the week, with twenty members filling the chat room and participating in contests. Team members were active in any and every way; answering questions, responding to concerns, and joining in on the general fun that TCC and its members provided.

Today, TCC is still an amazing place. We have one of the best groups of members that can be found in ANY online community. However, it seems that some things from the TCC of yesterday are lacking. Chat nights are no longer the spectacle they once were; it is rare to have over ten members in the chat room at one time. Many members, including those on various Teams, are not as active as they once were. I feel that all Team Members (those from the Collector Zone Team, Membership Team, Content and Graphics Team, and the Programming Team) must work to be more active and oriented towards the success of this site.

With our economy in a mess and an election coming up, a reduced level of activity is understandable. But, let’s do our best to revive the kind of participation that TCC used to enjoy. Let’s all do our best – member, Team member, everyone – to contribute to Trading Card Central. Check out the Hobby Talk forum, bust some boxes, or show off your collection. If you see a suggestion in the Suggestion Box forum, let everyone know how you feel about it! Join the chat on Thursdays at 9 PM EST – you never know what might happen!

Let’s all continue to make Trading Card Central a better place!

- ffman – Membership Team member and dedicated Trading Card Central fanatic

[2000 rushing yards]

amazing post cody!!! TCC is better in some ways, but like everything it needs improve. the sad reality is that we aren't a small tight-knit community anymore, we are larger and therefore some things will go away but some will never change.

[road_runner_1964]

amazing post cody!!! TCC is better in some ways, but like everything it needs improve. the sad reality is that we aren't a small tight-knit community anymore, we are larger and therefore some things will go away but some will never change.

I have to agree....I have noticed that since the change at Beckett, we have increased in membership, but not always the best kind. There are many things that have developed here, that persisted elsewhere...that is the reason TCC is my home....

Why to you have to create a thread everytime you want to...."WTTF...X player"....I just reveiwed a newer members topics and 11 out of 103 were the same thing. Please continue to use the original thread, unless there has been an major issue with it, not 11. As a responsible member...you get chastized when trying to help point these things out.

If a member PMs or post in your thread, because of your requested wants or needs...please be courteous and reply. I have made an effort in the last couple of weeks to look for members collecting or set needs to complete trades. Basically, I am not getting much in return (generally something I am going to send to someone else as a freebie), I am more focused on helping your needs....please at least respond one way or another.

Recently we have had a few members that are staples of this site, experience some life "ISSUES" that have kept them from the boards. Although, I don't always have the time, I have tried to pick up the slack as some of our other members have. That is the type of community I would like to see more of..."Those helping others"....

Sorry for the rant, but as a member, I too want to see us continue to grow and prosper, but with courtesy and respect.