Texsox Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Some people have built up a lot of credibility here. They earn that credibility by their posts through the months, and now we can say years. This isn't a government supported forum for free speech. It is owned and continually paid for, by private individuals. (not me) They can establish any rules they like for membership. So far they have been very loose on allowing board members to speak their minds. They have accepted personal attacks and moved on. Some people have been banned, others suspended for their behavior. Other times they have watched as friends and good posters have moved on when things did not go their way. As a moderator, I try and seperate useful debate and disagreement from personal attacks. I do not want to stop a debate that is moving forward and staying civil. I will and have locked threads that have dropped to name calling with the only goal of making another member here look bad. Those are personal issues that can be solved or not, away from the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 That's along the lines of how I feel. If someone wants my respect, earn it. This is not grade school, it is a message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 im gonna beat you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 im gonna beat you up Who Super or Tex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Who Super or Tex? you. i knew you were gonna read it right after i posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Some people have built up a lot of credibility here. They earn that credibility by their posts through the months, and now we can say years. This isn't a government supported forum for free speech. It is owned and continually paid for, by private individuals. (not me) They can establish any rules they like for membership. So far they have been very loose on allowing board members to speak their minds. They have accepted personal attacks and moved on. Some people have been banned, others suspended for their behavior. Other times they have watched as friends and good posters have moved on when things did not go their way. As a moderator, I try and seperate useful debate and disagreement from personal attacks. I do not want to stop a debate that is moving forward and staying civil. I will and have locked threads that have dropped to name calling with the only goal of making another member here look bad. Those are personal issues that can be solved or not, away from the boards. Sounds like Texsox is auditioning for Kerry's running mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Great, another place for me to prove my unpopularity to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Some people have built up a lot of credibility here. They earn that credibility by their posts through the months, and now we can say years. This isn't a government supported forum for free speech. It is owned and continually paid for, by private individuals. (not me) They can establish any rules they like for membership. So far they have been very loose on allowing board members to speak their minds. They have accepted personal attacks and moved on. Some people have been banned, others suspended for their behavior. Other times they have watched as friends and good posters have moved on when things did not go their way. As a moderator, I try and seperate useful debate and disagreement from personal attacks. I do not want to stop a debate that is moving forward and staying civil. I will and have locked threads that have dropped to name calling with the only goal of making another member here look bad. Those are personal issues that can be solved or not, away from the boards. Blah blah blah. Just shuddup, ya jerk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 Blah blah blah. Just shuddup, ya jerk! I feel the love . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 poopoo head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I can't help it.. but I'm actually afraid to comment on this... When I came here what seems like forever ago.. I ran into folks I have posted with for years from WSI, MLB.Com and the Rivals boards. RPS, killa, Jason, Heads, HSC, baggs, etc, etc.. It was so much fun. We agreed, disagreed, got into heated debates... nothing like it is today. I have never come here to cause another poster harm, post lies about them, attack their sexuality, profession, religious beliefs, etc, etc... I post my opinions on the Sox and occasionally info I get. That used to be OK. These days.. it's attacked. How many of us remember when Michelle posted about Koch and how she was thanked... today... I feel she would be burned at the stake for posting that information - something we all know she would NOT tolerate. I post how I post... am I rough around the edges.. I guess so. I never came here to make friends, however luckily I have made some great ones. Some folks before I met them I thought they were complete assholes. Since I met them I see that it's stupid to make an assumption based on someone's words on a message board. I'm sorry if the way I post offends folks. I'm sorry that I get to the point. Frankly, I don't see the point in pussyfooting around an opinion or comment. It's a message board. Folks will disagree, folks will not like your opinions, points, comments, etc.. so what? I've had my issues with 3 people here... called them on it.. and resolved it. If those 3 folks choose to, they can comment on the "big bad person" I am perceived to be. I could be wrong (and welcome them telling me so) but I don't think they will agree. And those that think I am a b**** (and trust me... those comments get around) because of the way I post yet have never, EVER had a personal interaction with me.. so be it. If you choose to waste your time "hating" go nuts. I don't hate anyone here. Don't have time. I don't see myself, or anyone else, as a "favorite". If I am liked by folks here based on the things I do for them off the board then I welcome that. Offer extra tickets, rides to the park, beers in the bar, invites to my home for a card game or a weekend party... that's the real me. If there are people here who choose to make statements (again, trust me.. those comments get around) about me based on the words I post rather than the person I am... that's their business and their cross to bear. I'm sorry if that sounds rude.. but it's the way it is. I don't feel I'm given any "special" treatment by anyone here. No one knows what is said off the board or in PM's. And to question mods abilities is bulls***. Don't like the way they deal with things here.. then don't post here. I could go on and on and post my interactions with the mods regarding the s*** that's happened over the past month here and those of you that think I'm being favored would eat your words. If you don't like me or my posts.. don't comment on them. If you choose to have an opinion on me based on my straight to the point posting.. then don't comment to me. It's that easy. I'd rather invite anyone who has an issue with me to PM me and confront me.. but hey.. that's your choice. It's that easy to resolve and issue before a misunderstanding becomes something more. That's me. Take it or leave it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 It really has gotten a little weird around here lately. If people do have "favorites", it may be because they've had an opportunity to meet the person behind the screen name, or because they happen to agree with a lot of what that "favorite person" has to say. What the hell is wrong with that??? I try to take everything with a grain of salt, and keep a sense of humor about it. Of course, I'm so perfect and correct that no one EVER has a problem with me!!! Oh and Steff, I caught a little blurb about your guy Sid Ponson in the paper over the weekend!! Seems he came into Orioles' camp with a little extra around the middle - 15 pounds was what I read! Jim Palmer was quoted as saying something to the effect of, "No wonder he got such a big contract - there's TWO of him!" Just wondering if you'd seen or heard of BIG SID's newfound paunch??? Or is that inside information that might start a NEW WAR???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Oh and Steff, I caught a little blurb about your guy Sid Ponson in the paper over the weekend!! Seems he came into Orioles' camp with a little extra around the middle - 15 pounds was what I read! Jim Palmer was quoted as saying something to the effect of, "No wonder he got such a big contract - there's TWO of him!" Just wondering if you'd seen or heard of BIG SID's newfound paunch??? Or is that inside information that might start a NEW WAR???? Yea... I knew - but feared for my life in commenting on it. He said he gained about 3% more body fat and approx 12 lbs of muscle. He also mentioned he gained 2 mph... We're gonna see him next Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I can't help it.. but I'm actually afraid to comment on this... When I came here what seems like forever ago.. I ran into folks I have posted with for years from WSI, MLB.Com and the Rivals boards. RPS, killa, Jason, Heads, HSC, baggs, etc, etc.. It was so much fun. We agreed, disagreed, got into heated debates... nothing like it is today. I have never come here to cause another poster harm, post lies about them, attack their sexuality, profession, religious beliefs, etc, etc... I post my opinions on the Sox and occasionally info I get. That used to be OK. These days.. it's attacked. How many of us remember when Michelle posted about Koch and how she was thanked... today... I feel she would be burned at the stake for posting that information - something we all know she would NOT tolerate. I post how I post... am I rough around the edges.. I guess so. I never came here to make friends, however luckily I have made some great ones. Some folks before I met them I thought they were complete assholes. Since I met them I see that it's stupid to make an assumption based on someone's words on a message board. I'm sorry if the way I post offends folks. I'm sorry that I get to the point. Frankly, I don't see the point in pussyfooting around an opinion or comment. It's a message board. Folks will disagree, folks will not like your opinions, points, comments, etc.. so what? I've had my issues with 3 people here... called them on it.. and resolved it. If those 3 folks choose to, they can comment on the "big bad person" I am perceived to be. I could be wrong (and welcome them telling me so) but I don't think they will agree. And those that think I am a b**** (and trust me... those comments get around) because of the way I post yet have never, EVER had a personal interaction with me.. so be it. If you choose to waste your time "hating" go nuts. I don't hate anyone here. Don't have time. I don't see myself, or anyone else, as a "favorite". If I am liked by folks here based on the things I do for them off the board then I welcome that. Offer extra tickets, rides to the park, beers in the bar, invites to my home for a card game or a weekend party... that's the real me. If there are people here who choose to make statements (again, trust me.. those comments get around) about me based on the words I post rather than the person I am... that's their business and their cross to bear. I'm sorry if that sounds rude.. but it's the way it is. I don't feel I'm given any "special" treatment by anyone here. No one knows what is said off the board or in PM's. And to question mods abilities is bulls***. Don't like the way they deal with things here.. then don't post here. I could go on and on and post my interactions with the mods regarding the s*** that's happened over the past month here and those of you that think I'm being favored would eat your words. If you don't like me or my posts.. don't comment on them. If you choose to have an opinion on me based on my straight to the point posting.. then don't comment to me. It's that easy. I'd rather invite anyone who has an issue with me to PM me and confront me.. but hey.. that's your choice. It's that easy to resolve and issue before a misunderstanding becomes something more. That's me. Take it or leave it.. Hehehehe......you said pussy.....hehehehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcollapse Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Yea... I knew - but feared for my life in commenting on it. He said he gained about 3% more body fat and approx 12 lbs of muscle. He also mentioned he gained 2 mph... We're gonna see him next Thursday. he must be on steroids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Steff must be on steroids, she has been roid ragin at us lately J/K Steff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Steff must be on steroids, she has been roid ragin at us lately J/K Steff I have never KNOWLINGLY injected, or rubbed , any illegal substance such as steriods into or onto my body... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I have never KNOWLINGLY injected, or rubbed , any illegal substance such as steriods into or onto my body... So what kind of LEGAL substances have you rubbed onto your body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 So what kind of LEGAL substances have you rubbed onto your body? Oink, oink, oink..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Oink, oink, oink..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 No can do... I'm not allowed to fight anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 No can do... I'm not allowed to fight anymore... Yeah but without fighting there wouldn't be any makeup "posts". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 I have never KNOWLINGLY injected, or rubbed , any illegal substance such as steriods into or onto my body... I believe this assertion should be verified, for the integrity of soxtalk. You'll need to send photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I believe this assertion should be verified, for the integrity of soxtalk. You'll need to send photos Oh really...? Nope. Keeping my "fat ass" to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Some people have built up a lot of credibility here. They earn that credibility by their posts through the months, and now we can say years. This isn't a government supported forum for free speech. It is owned and continually paid for, by private individuals. (not me) They can establish any rules they like for membership. So far they have been very loose on allowing board members to speak their minds. They have accepted personal attacks and moved on. Some people have been banned, others suspended for their behavior. Other times they have watched as friends and good posters have moved on when things did not go their way. As a moderator, I try and seperate useful debate and disagreement from personal attacks. I do not want to stop a debate that is moving forward and staying civil. I will and have locked threads that have dropped to name calling with the only goal of making another member here look bad. Those are personal issues that can be solved or not, away from the boards. Favorites?? I hate all you motherf***ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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