I normally agree w/what you write Drac, but on 
this topic I cannot say I completely agree with 
you. In all honestly, why do you care if someone 
comes across as snotty? Personally, when I read 
the previous posts, especially Ly's, none of what 
was written came across as insulting whatsoever. 
As I read through Ly's comments and she (sorry if 
I got your gender wrong, no offense, I just 
happen to know many Asian girl who share the 
name) did not come across as condescending.

I for one agree with BOTH you and Ly, you both 
make valid points! For example, there are plenty 
of immature collectors but there are also mature 
collectors. We've all known many good 
collectors, but on the same hand, it is safe to 
say, most of us have also dealt with bad 
collectors too. However, it seems her comments 
focused on why she collected and where she is at 
in "her life" in relation to continuing 
collecting cels. What she says about quiting
does make sense, I know while I might not quit
collecting, I can see how it can occur to someone 
say, chosing to start a family; but for those of 
us who do continue, more power to each and 
everyone one of us! ^_^

The original thread focused largely on what 
reasons motivated people to leave, she simply 
added her own experiences. I don't think what was 
written was a declaration of maturity, a 
damnation on the legitimacy of the hobby, or a 
insult to anyone. What she and you both comment 
on, are the realties (both good and bad) of cel 
collecting. Also, I have to agree with Ly on the 
competition aspect, it can get depressing after 
awhile when you know certain dealers corner the 
market for various series. I think it does get
discouraging since,while a collector can have the 
funds to purchase expensive cels, it doesn't mean 
they are readily available to the public. Alot of 
big transactions never see the light to day in 
the US, often we do get the leftovers. Just 
another reality of the hobby.

Overall, while I might not understand the 
contents of the previous posts entirely, but I 
try my best to respect other people povs,
just like I respect your thoughts too. Oh and I 
think if you want to quit, quit for whatever 
reasons. You don't need to justify it, anymore 
than you need to justify collecting to anyone. I 
am my own jimmy cricket. ^_~