Unfortunately, the banner has been tainted. Whether it can ever recover remains to be seen. I, for one, could care less if the banner ever exists again. I have seen members here do things hoping for its' " glory " ( including being asked to vote for a find ) and I have to laugh and shake my head at the vanity of some of the people seeking it. Maybe they think others will be so impressed that they will offer up their top secret, extra special sites just for the privilege of getting to hunt with such an esteemed member. After all, if you have a find up top, you must possess extraordinary understanding of research and your equipment, right? I think this may have been the original intention of whomever set up the banner, but recent actions by people on this forum have caused me to look at it with less than admiration. Yes, I have no banners, so some of you that do may think I am saying this out of " jealousy ". Let me assure you...anyone that knows me will tell you this about me : I refuse to kiss anyone's rear in an effort for recognition. Maybe those that do will start to notice that " bad taste " in their mouth now and be content with wheat pennies and buffalo nickels.
