I have never been to the Super Show, the Club Convention or any other show (just the meager NY Metro Area Club meetings), so I have no idea who it is. If it makes you more comfortable, you can e-mail me privately. I assure you I will not pass on the information if you do not want me to.

I am sorry you have been treated in a way that makes you feel excluded. I have never had that experience on this board or with any chip collector, for that matter. I have had disagreements, but they were ultimately dealt with in a reasonable manner or quickly dropped. I actually find it pretty easy to avoid confrontation on this board and still contribute. Contribute to the positive parts of the board, like Dick Bartley's posts, or Pam G's posts, and you may find that you are accepted and may feel more part of the crowd. I'm sure you have collectibles I would love to see. Or don't. That's fine, of course.

I wanted to hear what you and others have meant by the Clique posts because the word has been thrown around in many contexts on this board without any definition. The result is that many may feel accused even if they have had nothing to do with what you and others actually have a problem with. I have wondered if I have been lumped in merely by posting on the board. I believe I understand the reference much better now.

Thank you and thank you again to Steve for clearing it up.

Michael Siskin