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Holy renovations, Batman!

by multiphasic on Feb 12, 2008 1:52 PM PST

The SN redesign just ravaged Lake Merritt.

Jinkies.

I hate it. The threads are waaay messy looking, even if the underlying engine seems to be pretty well designed. Resist, Grant, resist! Be the holdout! Because we also hate CDs. And combustion engines. Just port the whole kit n' kaboodle over to the UseNet.

Rec.arts.baseball.giants.well.sometimes.but.often.just.penis.jokes.

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Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I think we have no choice but to welcome our new ugly blog template overlords. :(

Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Feb 12, 2008 1:59 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Ah, it'll look fine in orange and black.

by Evan on Feb 12, 2008 2:01 PM PST reply actions

Eh...

I dunno a lot of things look like they were just added to draw in the people that go "ooooo shiny website".

One of the things I really liked about this site was that it was basic. Very basic. You posted, we replied. We posted, we replied. We didn't post quick pictures and check our stocks on MCC.

Coming to you from the Land of Many Beers

by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2008 2:05 PM PST reply actions

Re: Eh...

Major content differences:

There will be real-time updated stats and box scores hosted on the site. Basic stats for now, but more stats once they're comfortable with the network.
In addition to FanPosts (diaries), there will be things called FanShots for the noodles who like to post one-sentence diaries (FanPosts) or just a YouTube link.
The comments will auto-refresh while you're in the thread. Tres cool. You can turn the option off, but it seems like a badass addition to the gameday threads.
The open registration will encourage discussion.

Those are the main content changes. So basically, you're saying "One of the things I really liked about the library is that it was very basic. I checked out a book, then I returned it. Checked out, returned it. Now the library has DVDs and internet access."

And you so don't have any stocks. Don't try and act like you can buy and sell us.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 12, 2008 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

One thing I'm liking..

Is that the gameday threads will automatically reload.

I just hope it's not too overpowering on systems and internet connections.

And another thing, are we looking at this change soon? Or is this still a few weeks off?

Coming to you from the Land of Many Beers

by WalrusMan on Feb 12, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions

Re: One thing I'm liking..

This site is one of the next six to switch over. So, pretty danged soon. They're going to futz with AN for a little bit, but it's coming. And you can't stop it. It already has a taste for blood.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 12, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions

So resistance is ...?

"In 19 minutes this area is going to be a cloud of vapor the size of Nebraska."

"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Feb 13, 2008 6:38 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Eh...

Is there a pinkish hue?

by ResDog on Feb 12, 2008 6:56 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Eh...

ironically, I do have stocks, but no longer have Bonds.

Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 12, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions

Ask the Oakland A's

Also ironic that the Fed cut the Bonds Interest Rate.

by Moggeee on Feb 14, 2008 1:31 AM PST up reply actions

It's not the content changes that are the issue

It's the horrible UI changes.

But, I guess, form over function 11!!11!!.

by rfloh on Feb 13, 2008 5:18 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Do we really need avatars on our user names ? I think not. I would recommend "bannation" for anyone that uses an avatar.

Well, except for Natto, because he really can draw :-)

My adopted son Matt Downs. He's sort of like Bill Mueller without the "two flap" helmet.

by nvsfg on Feb 12, 2008 2:15 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I uploaded an avatar only because if I don't they give me a generic one, and I already have an old LJ icon that works perfectly.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 3:04 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

One time I drew cartoon versions of people in another forum. Maybe I'll do something like this here.

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I totally totally totally totally want a Natto-drawing of me for an avatar!!!

totally

I'm Goofus McPenisbutter and I approve this message.

by Goofus on Feb 12, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Oh, oh, oh...I want me one of them!

Screw the Giants, but not Omar. I'm getting drunk and watching some footy.

by PacBellBoozer on Feb 14, 2008 12:13 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

If anyone needs an animated avatar, let me know. I'd be more than happy to help provide you with one.

Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Feb 12, 2008 4:01 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I may take you up on that offer. Unless I can find a teenager to show me how to do it.

"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Feb 13, 2008 6:35 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Animated avatars? Please, God, no, they're so headache-inducing...oh well, I have AdBlock, I can always turn them off.

by Skaldheim on Feb 13, 2008 9:50 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

NVM. I tried putting one on. SBN won't allow it.

I'm sure it will allow animations in the signatures.

Though, I'd rather follow the troops of the McCoven for consistency.

Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Feb 13, 2008 10:45 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Wow. Confusion central. Fanposts? Icons?

I can't define myself in a 20x20 pixel square. Even if it were an animated 20x20.

SFDugout.com is BACK! Top 50 Prospects is starting...but, why are there two #50's?

by BruteSentiment on Feb 12, 2008 2:19 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Eh, the only problem I really have is that the Diary section is a hell of a lot harder to look at now. And it's called Fanposting for some reason. Fanposting?

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 2:20 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Makes as much sense as "diaries"...

2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Feb 12, 2008 2:24 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Seriously. That's like the metaphor for this whole change.

"Diaries" makes no sense. This is a freaking sports site. I use verbs, adjectives, and crappy metaphors to swing from trees and grunt. Y'all can respond in kind, but you have to use...diaries? What in the hell are those? Are you commenting on a roster move or telling me about your crush at improv camp?

But once everyone gets used to diaries, it somehow makes sense. So much so that people get offended when they aren't called diaries.

All I care about is that I can schedule gameday threads well in advance. That, and I love being able to use one username across the whole network.

The downside is that it's going to be easier for trolling folk to wander over. The banning stick shall be fierce and merciless.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 12, 2008 4:36 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

LOL, I don't expect there are going to be lots of trolls showing up in mid-August with their hit-and-run "Eugenio Velez sux!!111!!" posts.

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Feb 12, 2008 5:29 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

But this is the only place I've ever kept a Diary. I can't write all my most intimate personal secrets and confessions in a "FanPosting." That's bullshit!

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I'm mostly mad because it doesn't make sense for me to start them off with "Dear Diary" any more.

Doesn't mean I'll stop. It just means I'm going to look kooky(er).

Only 972 games until the end of Zito's contract.

by thehavenot on Feb 12, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

See, I'll still find it really cool, but all these future n00bs are going to be like "hai wtf?"

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 10:11 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

It'll separate the 1337 h4x0rs from the n00bs.

I'm totally for it.

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I was eagerly looking forward to reading about your first sexual experience.

I'm Goofus McPenisbutter and I approve this message.

by Goofus on Feb 13, 2008 11:07 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Well, while this thing is still a Diary and not a FanPost, I'll just give you the long version right now.

It was cool.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 13, 2008 11:21 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I like the idea of having one "master" name that you can use at all the sites, even though I really don't go to other sites.

I suggest everyone go now to get their name reserved, even though it doesn't yet apply to this site.

I'm now the proud owner of the name "kenshin1"!

I'm Goofus McPenisbutter and I approve this message.

by Goofus on Feb 12, 2008 2:23 PM PST reply actions

damn, i was going to take "kenshin1"

Ugh. I hate change. But the Blez-King may leave us with no choice.

by non sequitur on Feb 12, 2008 2:30 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I call kenshin2!

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Well, it's not like you can have howtheyscored.

Not anymore.

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Wait, I have to sign up over THERE?

Geeze, liking this less and less. I have some experience with a national network coming in with 'improvements' that just end up being changes. (Especially with these coming down the pipe late.)

Forgive me for being more than a little skeptical.

SFDugout.com is BACK! Top 50 Prospects is starting...but, why are there two #50's?

by BruteSentiment on Feb 12, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

My lack of faith may be warranted. Look at this gibberish.

It did work, but it still worries me. I don't post much on SN, but I do not want to have to go through new re-registrations (not to mention new screennames) when MCC and minorleagueball switch over.

SFDugout.com is BACK! Top 50 Prospects is starting...but, why are there two #50's?

by BruteSentiment on Feb 12, 2008 2:41 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

You don't have to go through new registrations. You'll just have to click a button that says you want to sign up at a site.

You have BruteSentiment on the whole SB network now. Nobody else can have it.

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 2:46 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

And when you "claim" your name, you have to use your password. It isn't as if I can "claim" Natto's username and take credit for both of his interesting posts. The system was designed so that all of your old stuff was linked to your new stuff.

And if, say, there are twelve Jakes, each Jake claims his own history, but the first Jake to sign up for an SBN site has dibs on the name "Jake."

Or something like that.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 12, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

but the first Jake to sign up for an SBN site has dibs on the name "Jake."

And I mean the first one to sign up for an SBN site in the pre-renovation past -- 2005 and on -- has dibs.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 12, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

The system was designed so that all of your old stuff was linked to your new stuff.

Are you sure? I just "claimed" 'coockyman' - and while my signature and Bio are shown, it says I have no comments/posts.

You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.

by Cookyman on Feb 13, 2008 11:10 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

That's because McCovey Chronicles hasn't switched over yet. Unless you've made posts on AN, it wouldn't show up on that page yet.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 13, 2008 12:27 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I don't think it takes into account sites that haven't incorporated the new design yet.

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 13, 2008 12:30 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Oh man, I didn't even notice this but BURN Natto.

Grant has ice water running through his veins.

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 13, 2008 12:29 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Little does he know I'm carefully crafting an email to him that isn't very nice. Words like "poopyface" and "boogerbutt" may appear.

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 13, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I just hope you know what you're doing. "Boogerbutt" is a very strong word, and once you say some things you can never take them back.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 13, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

On the other hand "Boogerbutt" would be a great handle for someone like Jake who discovers their screenname is already taken.

Hoping tk's recovery is faster than Raj going from first to third!

by Goofus on Feb 13, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

If no one else wants it, I'll take the name Goofus, I kinda like his posts.

by Whipping Boy on Feb 12, 2008 4:33 PM PST up reply actions

OMFG

Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Feb 12, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Rec.arts.baseball.giants.well.sometimes.but.often.just.penis.jokes.die.die.die

Tim Flannery? More like Tim Flattery!

by pme on Feb 12, 2008 2:27 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Why exactly does SB need my first and last name? Are they going to look me up and see if I really registered or something?

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 2:29 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

It's very Web 2.0, not totally terrible just different.

by xanthan on Feb 12, 2008 2:32 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I like the redesign. However, fan posts are making IE6 veeeery sluggish when it first loads. Must be all the scripting in that collapsible format.

by cakes on Feb 12, 2008 2:38 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Time to make a switch!

www.opera.com
www.firefox.com

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 3:53 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Opera?

I have not heard of this before and am ashamed. How is it?

Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Feb 12, 2008 4:08 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I've been using it for five years and have very few problems with it. Lots of features that require extensions in Firefox are already built into Opera (mouse gestures, ad/pop up blocking, RSS reader, and more). On rare occasions I come across the odd page that doesn't work well in Opera (since it isn't as widely used), but I have Firefox as a backup. If you want to try out Opera, I can direct you to some sites/blogs with tweaks to further streamline and customize the browser.

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Second on Opera. I've been using it for about 3 years. Also use Opera Mini on my "Crackberry". It's a pretty clean app, and once you get used to the features and set up, you might like it better.

My adopted son Matt Downs. He's sort of like Bill Mueller without the "two flap" helmet.

by nvsfg on Feb 12, 2008 4:53 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I have Opera on a couple USB thumb drives, so I can use Opera at school. o/

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 5:31 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Operating system on a thumb drive?

You get 10 nerd points.

Opera is pretty cool ^_^

I was using it some when I had Linux installed on my desktop but I couldn't find any good ad-blockers for it. I liked the way it rendered web pages, nice and speedy.

by xanthan on Feb 12, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

You don't have an operating system,browser, e-mail client, and anti-virus app on your U3 8GB thumb drive ? C'mon man catch up :-)

My adopted son Matt Downs. He's sort of like Bill Mueller without the "two flap" helmet.

by nvsfg on Feb 12, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

+1 Opera. Best ever ever.

Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Feb 12, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

direct away mi compadre.

Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Feb 12, 2008 5:10 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

This is a good start as you can find all sorts of useful stuff: http://operawiki.info/Opera
I used a style sheet from here for improved ad blocking. I also found some nifty tweaks here for stuff like hiding the menu bar.

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 5:29 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

yeeesh, all this web developer stuff is too confusing for my future-poli-sci-major mind.

I give up and stick with the simplicity of firefox.

I am defeated :(

Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Feb 12, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Using the default setup is pretty okay!

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Like Steve Kline okay?

The wand seems nice but i can't even figure out how to block ads on a page. I fail.

Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Feb 12, 2008 6:13 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Is there any other kind of pretty okay?

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Whenever I see the phrase "pretty okay" my mind always reads as "pretty, okay?"

Only 972 games until the end of Zito's contract.

by thehavenot on Feb 12, 2008 9:57 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

The tech folk are working on that. It's a definite problem right now. I can't even imagine being addicted to AN on dial-up right now.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 12, 2008 4:31 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Good to know I'm not the first one who noticed. Thanis, Grant.

by cakes on Feb 12, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I'm just glad it works on Safari...that'd be a problem on this end. I didn't notice any problems when I went to AN.

SFDugout.com is BACK! Top 50 Prospects is starting...but, why are there two #50's?

by BruteSentiment on Feb 12, 2008 6:56 PM PST up reply actions

Wow, I wanted to like it, honest

Because that's the way I am, but...

I HATE IT!!!!!!

***

Succumb to the Enchanted t-shirt! Adopted dad of Minor Izzy

by hairball on Feb 12, 2008 2:52 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I just claimed 'xanthan' so none of you other suckers can impersonate me ^_^

by xanthan on Feb 12, 2008 3:00 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

My xanthan impersonation:

"Duh, I'm xanthan...duh"

I'm Goofus McPenisbutter and I approve this message.

by Goofus on Feb 12, 2008 3:30 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

BURN

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Wait, I'm confused now. Are you xanthan? Who's Goofus then?

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 3:34 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I think Whipping Boy is now Goofus. Goofus is some version of kenshin. Say, would BVCE consider switching to Baroness at this point? Just asking...

"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Feb 13, 2008 6:59 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I think the word Baroness has gone the way of the word Actress. It's still kind of used just for women from time to time, but we say Baron for everybody whenever we want.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 13, 2008 9:44 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Ouch, man.

by xanthan on Feb 12, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions

Oh my goodness

What's next? Comic Sans as a default font?!

Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Feb 12, 2008 3:20 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I was going to claim zenbitz, but I am not certain that some imposter would do my "reputation" more harm than good.

by zenbitz on Feb 12, 2008 3:51 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

a cursory survey prompts me that I have claimed Sloislonelyfortheorange before all the other foolish like-named denizens of the interwebs.

Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Feb 12, 2008 4:10 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I guess this is a change we have little choice over. Why does a perfectly fine functioning web site change before a malformed and malfunctioning team? Its like a bad version of "Robots" but Fender is our GM. We better be able to keep the bathroom humor though.

by daveinexile on Feb 12, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

This all amuses me.

by Grant Brisbee on Feb 12, 2008 4:24 PM PST reply actions

I have dibs on the name "Grant."

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Feb 12, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

On second thought...

...isn't there a guy who already posts here by that name?

Or am I just thinking of Groug?

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Feb 12, 2008 4:34 PM PST up reply actions

Re: On second thought...

Yeah, you're probably thinking of me.

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 12, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I like how one of the sample diaries... err.. fanposts is "Optimal Outfield Alignment."

Hmmm.

I'll go with Rowand in center, Winn in center, and Roberts in center.

Wait, there's something even optimal-er?

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Feb 12, 2008 4:41 PM PST reply actions

yes....

and now your Starting Pitcher CF Randy Winn!1!!121!

Flossing a dead horse

by kenshin1 on Feb 12, 2008 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I tried to claim my user name and it is already gone. What now, the Artist formerly known as or that symbol? I am at a loss.

by out machine on Feb 12, 2008 4:58 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

You could use a synonym for "out machine" instead, like "pedro feliz"...

2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Feb 12, 2008 5:43 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

I was thinking the exact same thing.

by out machine on Feb 12, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions

Pedro Feliz? Another swing and a miss

Dear Out:

If you were thinking the same thing, I'm afraid the name's already taken.

by Moggeee on Feb 14, 2008 1:47 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

or perhaps "the machine that makes outs"

by Whipping Boy on Feb 12, 2008 5:56 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Meh. There are things about the new look I like, there are things about it I don't like. I'll get used to it.

Hopefully the redesign is worth the 300 million McCovey Bucks price tag, although I'm pissed we taxpayers get stuck paying for the cost overruns.

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Feb 12, 2008 5:49 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

So when we switch over will we have to deal with that SBN message that says "Hai guys, I'm ur neighborhood SN representative I'm herr 2 tell you all this crap u already know about Teh New Blogging"?

Because I already know all that crap.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions

Ava-what?

So is the bold new world of avatars going to change everything? I signed up already and posted at AN just to test it out. It's weird seeing myself in those Harry Potter glasses.

I mean, what if howtheyscored ends up with a really lame avatar or something? It could change everything.

I'm sure it'll all be fine, but I'm totally going to complain every step of the way and demand my money back.

by Dan from NM on Feb 12, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions

Re: Ava-what?

No need to worry. I already uploaded my avatar and while it is thoroughly lame and vaguely generic, it is most definitely not "really" lame.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Feb 12, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Maybe we could all use the us mail and send each other letters instead?

by Whipping Boy on Feb 12, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Those mass mailings of my "Bengie Molina: San Francisco Giant" posts are going to cost a lot of money, but it's worth it to not have to look at a website that is different from how the website was.

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Big Bengie would require at least 2 stamps per envelope.

by Whipping Boy on Feb 12, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Talk about your snail mail.

by Moggeee on Feb 14, 2008 1:49 AM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Sorry, your old username is unavailable. Please choose a new one.

I thought it was based on seniority? I've been here since day 1...and I think McCovey Chronicles was the second SN site...damn you "Doug" from AN!

Jesus Reina FTS

by Fog City Blues on Feb 12, 2008 9:48 PM PST reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

That's what you get for stealing my Minesweeper times.

Just desserts, man. Just desserts.

Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Feb 12, 2008 10:10 PM PST up reply actions

Well I reserved my name..

We'll see how it looks, from browsing AN a bit it doesn't seem too bad.

I just like to be a grumpy old guy complaining, sorry Grant.

Coming to you from the Land of Many Beers

by WalrusMan on Feb 13, 2008 8:24 AM PST reply actions

Re: Well I reserved my name..

I tried reserving my name, and I'm not sure what happened. All I got was a weird email from Google - are our new overlords actually vassals of Google?

"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Feb 13, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Well I reserved my name..

Everyone on the Interwebs is a vassal of Google.

I have a couple of friends who are/were? at Yahoo!. I wonder if they survived the cuts.

by non sequitur on Feb 13, 2008 6:10 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Holy renovations, Batman!

Dang it, ResDog was available. I hate that guy!

by ResDog on Feb 13, 2008 10:49 AM PST reply actions

Multiphasic is available.

Also, his user name is available.

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Feb 13, 2008 11:41 AM PST reply actions

Re: Multiphasic is available.

He's our man, always multitasking in a world of sex, sports and rock n' roll.

by Moggeee on Feb 14, 2008 1:53 AM PST up reply actions

Does it reflect badly on me...

...that I just snapped and pointed at the screen?

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Feb 14, 2008 7:58 AM PST up reply actions

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