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Originally Posted by james67
well said.
i still dont think that the serious collectors who probably have well over 300 frogs, would mention it, and probably wouldnt frequent a board like this either.
james
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I don't know that I'd go so far as to say that just because a person frequents a forum or talks about how many frogs they have isn't a "serious collector." It's a weird situation. I think some people who don't mention things are afraid that they'd be perceived bragging. On the other hand, I know those who think that not speaking up comes across as seeming superior.... I think the guys who don't make a lot of posts just don't want to come across as prideful, and those who answer questions (even questions like "how many frogs do you have?") don't want to seem stuck-up.
And, maybe it's just a personal opinion, but it seems to me that collectors who are truly serious about their collections and the hobby as a whole would frequent a forum because not only are they concerned about their own collections, but how well everyone else is taking care of their frogs. It seems like someone who's a "serious collector" would want to find a way to distribute their information that comes with experience to make sure that the hobby thrives by enabling other froggers to take care of their frogs the best that they can....
I guess I'm just not sure that the line between "hobbyist" and "serious collector" is so easily distinguishable.... Either way this is a huge deviation from the OP, and for that I apologize.
