I left here awhile back, along with some others, because of some very rash, (pun intended) political unrest.
I would just like to voice this one thing. I lurked ( to use A Ricky opinion) on and off to the site for quite some time and saw that the forums had regathered a semblance of unity when it came to sharing and grading of coins. (Why we are here). There never has been a point of SITE bias and all are left FREE to their opinion on a coin being observed or a precedent that was possibly being stretched and this is why I wanted to once again participate as much as an old coal miner could. I have learned from all of you, even those that have recently passed and am very grateful.
Having read y’all’s responses to the op’s question, “what-impact would it have on you and the coin collecting hobby at large?” I would say the underlying, unsaid fact is only evident in the dissension. Division from and separation from what y’all are excellent at, has got to be the real answer.
I can only say this, your politics, your coin collections, your savings, your retirements your lives and families are a mere ripple in the growing pond of bigger fish wanting the whole pond.
Enjoy what you have built, for there is no work or devising in the grave, the place we all end up.