Belinda wrote......

"You're out of line. To accuse John of being pro-slabbing because there's an ad in the club magazine is WRONG.

I don't think it is out of line. I also said it looked like he was "leaning" towards being in favor of slabbing & I can say that because John & I have talked about it before. If he has changed his position then I would like to hear that.

"This meanspiritedness because someone doesn't publicly denounce slabbing is way out of line. IMO the the accusations and personal attacks are no less than bullying. Since when is that a part of Chipping? If it is, then let me out!"

You are welcome to look at it that way, I don't agree. I along with others are VERY upset not only by the slabbing companies trying to invade our hobby, but also by the EASY way they are being let in the front door!

"Know what? If a slabbing company had come to me and said they wanted to place an ad in the Convention Program, I would have taken it. I gave them and every other dealer the opportunity. Come to think of it, I gave every member that same opportunity. Does that mean I'm pro-slabbing?"

I'm not sure what it means, I do know that I would be just as disappointed that you would accept their ad as I am by the people who actually DID accept the ad.

"It's up to the BOARD to make such limitations."

YOU say that, but it seems the Board did not even know about the ad.

"You owe John an apology."

At this point I don't think I do..........Andy - Las Vegas