Hoss Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 And no matter how dumb the post, it still beats cut and pasting a Twitter post without offering a single original word. If the Twitter post is a fact or a quote by somebody there is often no need for offering your own words. Some people like to serve others sometimes. I do this a lot and did this tonight. I know many posters don't have Twitter so somebody else posting important info that's on Twitter for everybody else to see is always useful. This complaint is weak. I've seen a few complaints in this thread that seem to have absolutely nothing to do with the topic (including this one). Complaining about the ways others want to use their time on the board if they're not causing harm or havoc is probably going to turn off some people to posting more. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 And no matter how dumb the post, it still beats cut and pasting a Twitter post without offering a single original word. Unless it's breaking news and you're obsessed with a "FIRST!" Quote
beerme1 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 My first 2000 posts probably consisted of ~100 hockey posts. I was a bit afraid of my lack of knowledge and deleted already written posts, but it's just not worth it. This is a safe place to say dumb things. We'll still love (or despise) you either way. It's really why I'm still allowed here. So there's that. :thumbsup: Quote
LTS Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Oh cr@p, I'm on that @ss's sh!t list. Well played! If the Twitter post is a fact or a quote by somebody there is often no need for offering your own words. Some people like to serve others sometimes. I do this a lot and did this tonight. I know many posters don't have Twitter so somebody else posting important info that's on Twitter for everybody else to see is always useful. This complaint is weak. I've seen a few complaints in this thread that seem to have absolutely nothing to do with the topic (including this one). Complaining about the ways others want to use their time on the board if they're not causing harm or havoc is probably going to turn off some people to posting more. While I understand what you are getting at, generally speaking I think people would like to see you offer some insight of your own to the comments being shared in the Twitter link. I would agree as I think it adds a human touch to the post. And on with the show... Quote
shrader Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) If the Twitter post is a fact or a quote by somebody there is often no need for offering your own words. Some people like to serve others sometimes. I do this a lot and did this tonight. I know many posters don't have Twitter so somebody else posting important info that's on Twitter for everybody else to see is always useful. This complaint is weak. I've seen a few complaints in this thread that seem to have absolutely nothing to do with the topic (including this one). Complaining about the ways others want to use their time on the board if they're not causing harm or havoc is probably going to turn off some people to posting more. You offer your thoughts the vast majority of the time Edit: And another thought for new posters. From time to time, people are going to tell you that what you are posting has been discussed in another thread. It's not an insult. In many cases, there's a lot of value in what has already been said and people just want to make sure you see it. Edited June 5, 2015 by shrader Quote
Rasmus_ Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 I haven't had any issues in the short time of being here. At least I don't believe I've had any of my opinions trounced on. Quote
Samson's Flow Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 If the Twitter post is a fact or a quote by somebody there is often no need for offering your own words. Some people like to serve others sometimes. I do this a lot and did this tonight. I know many posters don't have Twitter so somebody else posting important info that's on Twitter for everybody else to see is always useful. This complaint is weak. I've seen a few complaints in this thread that seem to have absolutely nothing to do with the topic (including this one). Complaining about the ways others want to use their time on the board if they're not causing harm or havoc is probably going to turn off some people to posting more. I appreciate the Twitter postings when major news breaks. I don't have the time to parse through which twitter feeds are legit or not and rely on a lot of you to provide the relevant news to me. I often know breaking news in real time because I am on SS. That said, it would be great to also post a quick "That's shocking to me" or "I wouldn't have signed him for 6 years" type comment. Quote
nfreeman Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Posted June 5, 2015 I appreciate the Twitter postings when major news breaks. I don't have the time to parse through which twitter feeds are legit or not and rely on a lot of you to provide the relevant news to me. I often know breaking news in real time because I am on SS. Me too. Quote
Peanit Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 SS should be a safe place to post stuff but there are always these lurkers whose lives are so empty, just waiting to pounce on anything they think is out there. Some of these trolls have posted more than 10,000 times. I can't stand these people. I've blocked a couple at least. There are posters who say "that's the stupidest thing I ever heard" or "you're an idiot" or things like that on a regular basis. Their account should be reviewed for things like that and if they surpass a certain threshold insulting people, they should be kicked off. A few people make this a board a shaky experience at best. People have to learn to disagree with respect. I am one of those people who "lurks" here almost daily, week days, and check out what is going on. I almost never post anything even if I have something to add and I never ever do the name calling thing. I am an avid hockey fan but I do not know the ins and outs of what goes on inside an hockey organization that fact alone makes me apprehensive to post here. Quote
X. Benedict Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 I am one of those people who "lurks" here almost daily, week days, and check out what is going on. I almost never post anything even if I have something to add and I never ever do the name calling thing. I am an avid hockey fan but I do not know the ins and outs of what goes on inside an hockey organization that fact alone makes me apprehensive to post here. Join on in! Quote
danh920 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 first time poster - I always checked this but wanted to start chiming in on the GOT thread. I finally got approved to start posting. It took weeks to get the priveleges to reply unfortunately. Anyways Hi all! Quote
beerme1 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 first time poster - I always checked this but wanted to start chiming in on the GOT thread. I finally got approved to start posting. It took weeks to get the priveleges to reply unfortunately. Anyways Hi all! Welcome to the jungle. No wait that's not it. Welcome. Quote
Samson's Flow Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 first time poster - I always checked this but wanted to start chiming in on the GOT thread. I finally got approved to start posting. It took weeks to get the priveleges to reply unfortunately. Anyways Hi all! It was the Daenarys lesbian scenes that did it right? Quote
Marvelo Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I am one of those people who "lurks" here almost daily, week days, and check out what is going on. I almost never post anything even if I have something to add and I never ever do the name calling thing. I am an avid hockey fan but I do not know the ins and outs of what goes on inside an hockey organization that fact alone makes me apprehensive to post here. Don't be afraid to post; you might add a point that noone's thought of. Or one of your thoughts might lead to someone else coming up with a gem. There are some real smart people here. I don't presume to know much about salary caps or financial structures or front office finagling either. But I don't know if you really need to know these things although some people here are sticklers about that. I've been following the team since the beginning though and still play hockey and am passionate about the sport and like to share ideas. Warning, there are people like d4force and Andrew Amerk or whatever he calls himself these days, who try to make you feel like your ideas are idiotic or whatever and that starts to ruin the experience of sharing or bouncing ideas off people. There's no excuse to insult people here…but people do it anyway because they are small. But never mind them. Edited June 5, 2015 by 716 Quote
shrader Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Don't be afraid to post; you might add a point that noone's thought of. Or one of your thoughts might lead to someone else coming up with a gem. There are some real smart people here. I don't presume to know much about salary caps or financial structures or front office finagling either. But I don't know if you really need to know these things although some people here are sticklers about that. I've been following the team since the beginning though and still play hockey and am passionate about the sport and like to share ideas. Warning, there are people like d4force and Andrew Amerk or whatever he calls himself these days, who try to make you feel like your ideas are idiotic or whatever and that starts to ruin the experience of sharing or bouncing ideas off people. There's no excuse to insult people here…but people do it anyway because they are small. But never mind them. You start out with a good message, but then you go and completely ruin it by contradicting yourself with the last two sentences. You insult two posters and then immediately say there is no excuse to insult people. Nice work. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 It was the Daenarys lesbian scenes that did it right? If danh becomes a HOF poster, I get all the credit. (Welcome to the board!) Quote
spndnchz Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Fwiw. All new guys are screened manually in an effort to reduce spam. Its working well but sometimes leads to wait time. Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Fwiw. All new guys are screened manually in an effort to reduce spam. Its working well but sometimes leads to wait time. I don't care to consort with those of the robot race. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 I don't care to consort with those of the robot race. I don't like shrader, either. Quote
shrader Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 I don't like shrader, either. He's a dick Quote
Marvelo Posted June 6, 2015 Report Posted June 6, 2015 You start out with a good message, but then you go and completely ruin it by contradicting yourself with the last two sentences. You insult two posters and then immediately say there is no excuse to insult people. Nice work. I'm not perfect. AllI can tell you about is my experience posting my ideas and what these people have said to me. Quote
shrader Posted June 6, 2015 Report Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) I'm not perfect. AllI can tell you about is my experience posting my ideas and what these people have said to me. You have to be off on Andrew a amerk. His whole MO is quick witty puns. Edited June 6, 2015 by shrader Quote
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