oh gosh, while i agree i shouldn't be taking them like personal attacks or bullying, but i realize my wording sounded much more... dire? by bullying, i failed to give you guys the visual of "i'm imagining this like a sandlot kids play in, bullies just going at it beating each other down" which is a silly visual, but it's the one i had in mind while writing. i think i should've worded that better, but i also think your advice about not taking things personally is also good advice! thank you.

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to everyone admitting about being prone to the 200 pc bid increases, i absolutely understand. i just wish we wouldn't be forced to behave this way to get what we want... :/

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that would be great! the only situation i could understand an auction without anonymity would be a privately held auction, suggested by @godzilla! i could see THOSE being fun between friends.

otherwise, yeah. i think knowing who you're bidding against creates an unhealthy environment for the community.

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i don't want to end up tagging EVERYONE who added a post. i do appreciate the feedback and hearing similar sentiments over the auction system. i'd say i agree with all points brought up!