Fan Post Registration Fan Post
by zenbitz on Jun 30, 2008 12:42 PM PDT
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So, it has been mentioned, many, many times that there are too many fan posts, and particularly too many on the same subjects. So, I would propose to use this Fan Post thread as an area where future fan posts topics can be vetted and approved by the community - so that we don't have to waste our precious time reading redundant fan posts - or even worse - berating those who "accidentally" post another fan post when a perfectly adequate one already exists.
I really think that having a forum where we can suggest and debate the validity of topics proposed before they actually appear as topics will substantially improve the signal-to-noise ratio of McCovey Chronicles.
Thanks for your time and consideration,
A concerned MCC net.denizen
This FanPost is reader-generated, and it does not necessarily reflect the views of McCovey Chronicles. If the author uses filler to achieve the minimum word requirement, a moderator may edit the FanPost for his or her own amusement.
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Well, can we really anticipate all the future breaking news stories that will come down the pike? Sure, there’s signing Posey, signing that Ramirez dude out of DR, the eventual explosion of Durham’s hamstrings et al, but news is simply news and can’t always be anticipated.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
perhaps
we could have a matrix-like (not in the film sense) system or ontology where by we could pre-classify all possible topics.
For example:
Majors ---> Trades -------> Proposed -------> Actual (also a child of current events) ---> Current Events --------> Games --------> Non games ----->Injuries. ----->Bitching about the front office
etc,, etc., we could even break it down by postion:
Current Events ->Injuries -> Middle Infielders—> Ray Durham
And a similar one for minor leagues…
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Jun 30, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OR
People could just read existing fanposts before posting their own.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Jun 30, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t read what?
All-Father Watch: 1.26 ERA, 7 saves, 1.01 WHIP, 36 Ks in 35 2/3 IP
by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean 'people don't eat'???
What a dumbass thing to say. People eat all the time. If you don’t eat, you’ll die, for chrissake. Get out of your nattocentric world for one second, and I’ll bet you’ll see people eating. Jesus.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But are people eatting natto?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crappy sushi place in Alameda (in the complex with Alameda Natural Grocery) does not have natto.
Wait, what?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Jun 30, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and since they don’t read nobody should care if any one else posts a fan post on the same or similar topic.
by paboperfecto on Jun 30, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was my first thought
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 30, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with the premise
The last fanpost on my screen was created 3 days ago. IMO, that’s about right.
If a discussion is interesting enough to last more than three days, then it’s probably gotten ridiculously long and unwieldy and needs a fresh start in a new fanpost anyway.
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
by Bhaakon on Jun 30, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but...
There were 7 new posts yesterday and already 5 today. At this current frenzied rate, your “just about right” 3 days, will be no more.
I have no problem with new fanposts. Lord knows I’ve started my share, but I always try to make sure it’s not already being discussed and is discussion-worthy. I get a little annoyed with ones where people obvioulsy haven’t bothered to read what’s already in play. I hate to sound all elitest, but it’s often noobs who join up and immeditaely start pumping out new fan posts.
2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!
by Goofus on Jun 30, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geesh Goofus
Picking on the Newbs!
But yes, I agree with you. When I write a fanpost, I typically put a lot of thought into it (even if that thought only revolves around hating Jose Castillo).
A lot of the time I feel that people don’t. They have an idea spontaneously pop into their head and immediately t ype it out and hit submit.
It happens on every message board – I’m glad I am not the only one who get’s annoyed with it.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Jun 30, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it happens on every message board, but this place is usually different. I think those of us that appreciate things here get worried when things start to deteriorate.
2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!
by Goofus on Jun 30, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Ironic that you say that
I may be newish here (this season being my first) but I have been on the ‘net a while.
I recently got into a big pissing match on another board over this same subject – and I took your point of view.
That POV was apparantly not shared and I backed off, but I 100% agree with you.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Jun 30, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is comedy
right?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Jun 30, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's only comedy if it's funny
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Jun 30, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had a nickel for every time my agent told me that.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Jun 30, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dying is easy
Comedy is hard.
Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!
by Lyle on Jul 1, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
Seems like an unecessecary fantpost in of itsef ;)
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Jun 30, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no, but this Lincecum for Rios rumor worries me
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 30, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to post about Eugenio Velez's future with the Giants
And no one can stop me! BWAHAHAHAHA!
But seriously, he’s really fast and just needs some seasoning in the minors.
I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 30, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
seems like he'd be kinda stringy
you’re going to want to tenderize the bejesus out of him in addition to simply seasoning.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Jun 30, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should also place actual bets...
...on what ridiculous headlines we could possibly see in the future.
“What If Brian Sabean Was A Woman?”
“Making The Case For Ricky Henderson”
“SF Giants? 2008 WS Champions? I Say Yes!”
yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!
by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Setting the line
I’ll say 5/2, 1-1, and 5/2, respectively.
No, seriously.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD idea!
But I think instead we should set up a futures market… when a given headline becomes popular enough, we can create the fanpost. Irregardless of whether or not there is actually any real-life facts involved.
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Jun 30, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
<> I won't even pretend to play along with the non-word "irregardless"
‘Regardless’ or ‘irrespective,’ but never god never ‘irregardless.’
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That comment...
Was unregardless.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Freezing Giants Blog
by WalrusMan on Jun 30, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to have to marinade on this one.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Zito ever make it to the 7th inning?
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if he comes out of the bullpen to start the 7th inning
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 30, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean will he make it through the 7th inning. He’s made it to the 7th twice this year including his last outing.
by paboperfecto on Jun 30, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES, dammit. I propose the following rules:
1. If your point is 50% related to a point already made in a fanpost in the previous week (with respect to Bhaakon and his point about 3 days), put it in THAT fanpost. Ruling: no new fanpost.
2. If you’re floating an idea or argument to challenge conventional wisdom or to encourage fresh or critical thinking, THANK YOU!! WELCOME!! But do understand that if you undertake that, you’re going to need to have either data or logic (if it’s a thought experiment not susceptible to data), or preferably both. Ruling: post… but with due diligence.
3. When in doubt, toss a coin. Ruling: if it lands, don’t post.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, if you struggle to come up with 75 words to talk about it, it’s probably not worth talking about anyway or should be a Fanshot.
by Natto on Jun 30, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am also of the opinion that Fanshots should be destroyed.
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Jun 30, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Fanshosts.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Jun 30, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you crazy
Fanshots > Fanposts
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Jun 30, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are all
just a bunch of Carthaginian sympathizers
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Jun 30, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, well, you must admit that Cicero was becoming a bit of a bore.
Ending every speech with ‘Carthage must be destroyed’? Tired. Can’t we get an occasional ‘God bless you, and god bless the United States of Rome’ or ‘Scandal? I thought she said ‘sandal’; good night, Citizens!’ I’m all for slaying all the men and first sons, impregnating the wives, and plowing salt into the soil, so I’m not exactly a sympathizer.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was Cato...
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Jul 1, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Cato was Inspector Clouseau's houseboy.
Actually, I think you’re right. Goddamn togas.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 1, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My love for the Second Punic War is well-documented
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Jun 30, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Nate Schierholtz ride a war elephant?
All-Father Watch: 1.26 ERA, 7 saves, 1.01 WHIP, 36 Ks in 35 2/3 IP
by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in the Third Punic War
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Jun 30, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Unless you’re the first to report urgent breaking news (i.e., Tyler Walker just ate Brian Sabean!), there is no reason that you shouldn’t be able to write 75 words about something
I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 30, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baronness , I sent you an e - mail at SF Dugout.
Please get off your pear – shaped behind and answer it , it’s important.
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jun 30, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately I have issues with my SF Dugout email. Can you send it to me at seasond_salt at yahoo dot com?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it at least 75 words?
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, Boof Bonser can’t hold a candle to Bocock.
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Pride Weekend, everyone!
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the candle dripping hot wax?
2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!
by Goofus on Jun 30, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, a philosophical question about Walker eating Sabean.
Is something really ‘news’ if it is inevitable?
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that's spelled inedible.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Jun 30, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Walker just ate Brian Sabean?
Hoorah!!!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Signal to noise
We all know my opinion on the idea of signal to noise:
You can make as much noise as you want… but you can’t stop the signal.
Which is more than just a reference. I think it actually applies, if you think about it.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then it obviously doesn’t apply.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to register the first topic in the "stupid and poorly thought-out" category, please
Only 891 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on Jun 30, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but to be clear, you have the first stupid AND poorly thought out category.
Stupid is reserved for 2008MLBdraft, and Poorly Thought-Out is registered to HowTheyScored. You have the first that is both.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just so you can post FIRST!!!111111, no doubt.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 30, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
Here’s a preview of the topic.
The First topic in the “Stupid and poorly-though-out” Category!!!kld
FIRST!!!!!!
Oh, geez, 75 words. This is a stupid rule. I hate this rule. I think we should change this rule. I’m going to make a fanpost asking for this rule to be changed. 75? That’s a lot of words. Can’;t I have somebody else write for me? A pinch-writer, perhaps? Somebody? Anybody? Is that seventy five words, yet? Okay good.
Now where’s my recommends, bitches??
?
Only 891 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on Jun 30, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Please do not recommend this thread
because I don’t like it.
All-Father Watch: 1.26 ERA, 7 saves, 1.01 WHIP, 36 Ks in 35 2/3 IP
by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
And that's another thing
I don’t think we should just be recommending fan posts willy-nilly. They should be submitted to a comittee for the approval of recommendation. We could put out an RFC, and see which way the wind is blowing.
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Jun 30, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would like to recommend this line of recommendation. Is that allowed?
yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!
by satyricrash on Jun 30, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you have to ask...
...then you need to get your inquiry form notarized in triplicate, and we’ll get back to you in 3-5 business days.
All-Father Watch: 1.26 ERA, 7 saves, 1.01 WHIP, 36 Ks in 35 2/3 IP
by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the current process where someone new posts something and all the regulars beat that person down…
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like it
I’d rather not turn the FanPosts part of this site into another Digg. People will say stupid things and make posts they shouldn’t. Then they’ll get mocked for it and they’ll learn. That’s how it works. I mean, my first diary was this masterpiece. I got rightly called out for it. I learned not to be so stupid (however, I only applied that new knowledge to creating new diaries).
The way we get new members to contribute here is to let them say what they want and then react appropriately. This idea would be counterproductive to that.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Jun 30, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way, Boof Bonser can't hold a candle to Bocock.
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Pride Weekend, everyone!
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce Bochy
Can you think of any other double B’s?
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brock Bond!
Seems like there was another guy with a similar sounding last name, too…
All-Father Watch: 1.26 ERA, 7 saves, 1.01 WHIP, 36 Ks in 35 2/3 IP
by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biff Borcaruba
2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!
by Goofus on Jun 30, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You saved your first post. That’s cute.
2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!
by Goofus on Jun 30, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I went through my profile to find it.
I’m flattered you think I’m cute.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Jun 30, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always waver between flattered and unnerved.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re flattered that I think groug is cute?
2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!
by Goofus on Jun 30, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m more worried that he’s sometimes unnerved.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Jun 30, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Life is already hard...
Why choose to make it difficult. I vote Nay to rules in general.
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Jun 30, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Noted. How do you feel about sarcasm and frustration?
(Not sure any of this is serious proposing of rules.)
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 30, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps a refresher on the Plea to the McCoven is in order
A plea to all of the McCovenby irwin on Aug 12, 2006 2:00 AM EDT
Hello all,
I would like to make a few small requests of all the McCoven, myself included. [In no particular order]1.) Think before you post. Maybe even twice.
2.) If you make an assertion, please try to show facts/data to show why you assert it.
3.) Use punctuation and English grammar. It helps. A lot. I’m serious.
4.) Proofread and preview. [Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea culpa] (but not in gameday threads)
5.) Try to add a new opinion, question, theory, fact, or observation to a conversation. Open a dialog is far more interesting than shouting matches.
6.) Be nice to each other – everybody here is a fan who wants to see the Giants in the World Series.
7.) Try not to complain without offering a reasonable, better idea. [I know, it’s tough these days]
8.) Remember that being a fan should be fun. If it isn’t, find another diversion. But nobody should expect you to act like an east coast fanboy moron. I’ve always thought Giants fans had a better base in reality than most others – and I am proud of it. I feel the ability to be a fan of a player while still recognizing his flaw is a mark of a true fan.
9.) Ignore 1-8 for any of my comments.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 30, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What ever happened to good 'ol irwin?
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got a better job and ran out of time.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone stole his computer
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 30, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
F-ing punks steal everything....
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 1, 2008 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
irwin
was a good guy and a friend to all animals and children…. He will be missed.
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 1, 2008 2:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn the "man"
with his rules and taxes!!!!!
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jul 1, 2008 2:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suggestion...
Perhaps the Minor League Notes section could be either posted on the main page by Steve himself or moved there by Grant or another mod. I know the moving part is possible, I’ve seen it on other boards. Whether that clears the FanPost from that area or not I don’t recall. That way we could have it on the main page, be registered for the time it is relevant (a few days perhaps) and then it goes down the pipe. That way it would also get more attention I would bet. A reformatting would have to occur (slight, perhaps the scores up top, a continue reading and then the minor lines below it) but that I believe would get it also more attention.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Freezing Giants Blog
by WalrusMan on Jun 30, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I concur...
Nothing against Steve and all the Minor Lines readers…but at the clip we’re going, something really extraordinary must happen to have a non-Minor Lines recommended fan post stay up for more than a day or so.
Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.
by PacBellBoozer on Jun 30, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some more suggestions...
...that I originally posted over in the contentious Minor Lines thread, which would require some amount of technical work from the SBNation folks:
- a more time-sensitive recommendations system, where today’s recs are worth more than yesterday’s. Threads that are continuing to get activity, and recommendations, would stay up longer than ones that get read only on the first day they’re posted.
- much more simply, increase the number of fan posts in the recommended and/or recent lists. Bump the rec list from 5 to 8. I’m not sure why the recent list currently only has 5 entries (it was 7 earlier today), while other SBNation blogs show 10. Keeping this at a minimum of 10 or bumping it up to 12 or 15 would be nice. (On some blogs, you can configure the number of recent posts you want to see on the front page.)
- A watch list would be helpful for individual users to track threads, although it doesn’t help with overall visibility to bring new participants into a discussion. There have definitely been times when I’ve wanted an easy way to ‘bookmark’ specific threads.
All-Father Watch: 1.26 ERA, 7 saves, 1.01 WHIP, 36 Ks in 35 2/3 IP
by EliminateMe on Jun 30, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely love this idea
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jun 30, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's make this thing a gated community.
Passcode: Bonds
http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/
by Inside The Coke Bottle on Jun 30, 2008 10:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why don't the moderators just, you know...
...moderate?
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Jul 1, 2008 10:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Besides, I do nothing in moderation!
Sincerely,
Goofus the Excessive
2008 Giants: Scrappy! Scrappy! Joy! Joy!
by Goofus on Jul 1, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your foreign concepts are foreign to me.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 1, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunch of Commie Bullshit
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 1, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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