>>>It isn't a "newby" or "two club" issue. In Stu's case, it's a "Stu" issue. Please see the messages I linked in my response to him for a better understanding of why he -- as an individual, newby or otherwise -- has alienated, in a short time, an extraordinary number of other collectors

No need to revisit your links. I have been reading the Chipboard on a daily basis for the past 4 months so I am very aware of what is posted on the Chipboard regarding all petty issues. Sometimes they are amusing and other times they are discouraging.

>>> ... a message which said, in part:
>> I received 5 chips in a #10 envelope from a club member.....
>> will not buy from this person again.

You are correct I made this post.

>>>Doesn't Paul -- or anyone else, for that matter -- have the same right to choose not to do business (buying or trading) with another member?

Yes. I would hope the decision would be based on previous transactions and NOT on opinions and postings on the Chipboard.

If I based whom I bought chips from on opinions and postings, my list would increase from 4 to about 12.