Yossarian Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Just when you thought it was all over and done with here I am. I'm not here to defend or condemn NCorg or his antagonists. I just wonder if its ever been considered how many people, real good Sox fans and nice people have left one, two or all of the three main WS message boards? I realize that people can easily change their board names, but there are so many names I miss seeing. The MLB board was full of fights, trolls and posters of the mind numbing banal variety. This place was a refuge for so many who abandoned the wreckage that was Whitesox.com. I do miss the old Sox.net but things do change. This site is a monster compared to that one of days gone by. I guess I'm just a simple guy, but one of my greatest thrills in life has been the comraderie I've found with Sox fans, most complete strangers, mainly at the old and new ball parks. There are literally dozens of posters I've enjoyed reading on this and the two other main boards, but overall WS message boards have been a major disappointment. Maybe it's the general nastiness that exists everywhere today. A sense of mindless brigadaccio and anger in every part of the body politic. Too bad. I also wonder. Do other teams message boards have these type of soap operas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 The few times I have been on other team's boards, it looks like they have the same type of thing. soxtalk has the best posters though, in my opinion - I came over from whitesox.com and stayed because of the quality fo the posters - then the other extras here like real sox news and everything that turned into futuresox.com, that kept me staying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I believe that everyone has an on-line persona that is different than in "real life". We all can express ourselves better in person, verbally, with gestures than we sometimes can on-line with nothing but words and smilies. Ncorgbl went beyond that and placed himself above everyone and berated too many people. He was playing king of the hill and finally lost. He fell further, faster, and harder not because of what others did, bit because of the dizzying heights he put himself on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I believe that everyone has an on-line persona that is different than in "real life". We all can express ourselves better in person, verbally, with gestures than we sometimes can on-line with nothing but words and smilies. Ncorgbl went beyond that and placed himself above everyone and berated too many people. He was playing king of the hill and finally lost. He fell further, faster, and harder not because of what others did, bit because of the dizzying heights he put himself on. I agree about the whole online persona thing--oh hold on, the bat signal just appeared in the clouds, I have to run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I agree about the whole online persona thing--oh hold on, the bat signal just appeared in the clouds, I have to run... Just watch out for bugs errrrrrrr insects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Just watch out for bugs errrrrrrr insects Those bastards in my garage are not to be taken lightly Last photo taken from my garage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I believe that everyone has an on-line persona that is different than in "real life". We all can express ourselves better in person, verbally, with gestures than we sometimes can on-line with nothing but words and smilies. That's interesting. I think that almost everyone that I've met in person.. except for a couple.. have been great. And I think I'm pretty much the same in person as I am on line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 And I think I'm pretty much the same in person as I am on line... Well that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Well that sucks. The bumble bee costume must get pretty damn hot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 That's interesting. I think that almost everyone that I've met in person.. except for a couple.. have been great. And I think I'm pretty much the same in person as I am on line... Unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Just watch out for bugs errrrrrrr insects Oh yeah, and :finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Unfortunately No need for green.. you can tell them all what a b**** I am... LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 That's interesting. I think that almost everyone that I've met in person.. except for a couple.. have been great. And I think I'm pretty much the same in person as I am on line... Steff, How often have you posted something and later shook your head that it was so misrepresented? I know I can communciate better in person than in a post. Even with green, subtle humor is lost, you cannot see the other person's reaction to tell if they "get" it. We almost never see what the person looks like, etc. Same thing that people have a different persona at work, at the gym, on vacation. Plus here we talk about the Sox quite a bit, in real life you probably talk to your friends about more than the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I think I'm pretty much the same in person as I am on line... The one time I met you, you didn't hardly roll your eyes at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Those bastards in my garage are not to be taken lightly Last photo taken from my garage: Damn those are some big ass bugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Damn those are some big ass bugs Its a pretty big garage too... As for the floor, we thought sand dunes would be more welcoming than cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 The one time I met you, you didn't hardly roll your eyes at all.... ROTFLMAO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 That's interesting. I think that almost everyone that I've met in person.. except for a couple.. have been great. And I think I'm pretty much the same in person as I am on line... Steff is more drunk in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Steff is more drunk in person Oh my godness that's sayin' a lot!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 It's a great community here, lots of Sox fans all over the world with loads of knowledge, I've been here over a year it's gone so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Steff is more drunk in person You apparently have me confused with someone else.. I'm usually the DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 You apparently have me confused with someone else.. I'm usually the DD. DDs??!! and on such a small frame. Or is this some new butt sizing thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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