Pterygotus Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 A while back, a friend told me that therapod claws get rarer after the size passes under a certain limitation. Is this true or only for certain species? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 It's a ridiculous comment. Theropod claws are all rare it's more about species and quality. Having said that juvie or baby size material is extremely rare 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefossil Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, Troodon said: It's a ridiculous comment. Theropod claws are all rare it's more about species and quality. Having said that juvie or baby size material is extremely rare There's no need to be rude. They may not be aware of that. People have different levels of knowledge on fossils so to call a question ridiculous is unfair. Also the question is a fair one and I would say it's true to a certain extent. 7 inch Meg teeth are much rarer than 3 inch ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Not being rude just making a statement of fact @Mikefossil. I very well understand the different levels of understanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefossil Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Just now, Troodon said: Not being rude just making a statement of fact @Mikefossil. You didn't need to add that it was a ridiculous comment. Nothing wrong with adding your opinion but no need for the first bit. Fossil prices are not governed by fact either, there's no set price. A fossil is worth what a collector wants to pay and a seller can list it for what they think it's worth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Let's keep it polite and focused on the initial topic. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefossil Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Just now, Kane said: Let's keep it polite and focused on the initial topic. 100% agree, just pointing out that there are younger members on here (some family members) and it's important to not make them feel "ridiculous" for asking a question 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 To clear up some confusion, Troodon was not referring to the question as ridiculous; it was a reference to the 'friend's' statement. The question was honest and answered without inference. Polite discourse is highly valued at TFF and appreciated by members, new and old. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefossil Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, JohnJ said: To clear up some confusion, Troodon was not referring to the question as ridiculous; it was a reference to the 'friend's' statement. The question was honest and answered without inference. Polite discourse is highly valued at TFF and appreciated by members, new and old. Yes and I was also polite in my response. Have a nice evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Mikefossil said: Yes and I was also polite in my response. Have a nice evening Indeed, and much appreciated! Welcome to TFF. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Mikefossil said: 100% agree, just pointing out that there are younger members on here (some family members) We like to be informed when younger members sign up. By law, anyone under 13 years old need to have a COPPA form filled out and signed by the parents. Teens below 18 are usually given the designation YOUTH MEMBER, so that people will know they are dealing with younger members. We have no other way of knowing the ages of our members, unless they inform us. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefossil Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: We like to be informed when younger members sign up. By law, anyone under 13 years old need to have a COPPA form filled out and signed by the parents. Teens below 18 are usually given the designation YOUTH MEMBER, so that people will know they are dealing with younger members. We have no other way of knowing the ages of our members, unless they inform us. Haha I don't understand why all the admins are coming at me, I was just pointing out the comment sounded a little sharp. I've done nothing wrong. I've been on this forum (not as a member) for months and I see it quite a bit. A few people on here have been to a couple of shows, read some papers and book and think they're palaeontologist. I'm just pointing out that not everyone is at the level of other members, so it's important to bare this in mind when replying, I don't think that's an unfair statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mikefossil said: Haha I don't understand why all the admins are coming at me, I was just pointing out the comment sounded a little sharp. I've done nothing wrong. I've been on this forum (not as a member) for months and I see it quite a bit. A few people on here have been to a couple of shows, read some papers and book and think they're palaeontologist. I'm just pointing out that not everyone is at the level of other members, so it's important to bare this in mind when replying, I don't think that's an unfair statement No one is "coming at you". I apologize if it appears that way. That is not my intent at all. I was hoping to get maybe some insight as to the age of the OP. We like to be able to distinguish the younger members, as a reminder to older members to have patience, and be kind. You have done absolutely nothing wrong. No one here is saying that you have. I agree, we have to be more mindful of tone and expression in dealing with all of our members, but especially so to the young. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefossil Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: No one is "coming at you". I apologize if it appears that way. That is not my intent at all. I was hoping to get maybe some insight as to the age of the OP. We like to be able to distinguish the younger members, as a reminder to older members to have patience, and be kind. You have done absolutely nothing wrong. No one here is saying that you have. I agree, we have to be more mindful of tone and expression in dealing with all of our members, but especially so to the young. Thank you for clarifying that, I guess you admins are alright firstly it's nice to meet you, I'm 41 but what I meant by younger people is recently I've been pushing this site, I've been looking on here for a few months but only signed up today, I tell many young fossil hunters I meet to check out this site. It's a great place to learn new things. Yes as mentioned I also have family members that are on here. My Nephew's are on here and they are aged 18 and 19. But my main point was most newbies I meet and I can imagine it's the same on here don't know much when first starting out. So it's key to be kind, emoji is a great idea Just want to say as well that the admins on this site really are great and I personally appreciate the hard work you've put into this site to make it what it is Edited February 21, 2019 by Mikefossil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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