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Post by Islandboagie on Jul 6, 2019 10:47:12 GMT -5
I changed some things on the board, I'm not sure if it's better or worse for you guys...and I'm not even sure it's noticeable. One thing I changed is the board will now be private, which will hopefully do away with the spam messages. Anyways, give me some feedback.
Oh, one thing that WILL be noticeable (and if I've done it correctly) I've put about a 2 month ban on Rog. He needs a break to assess what's really important in this world. Trolling and attacking people because they don't agree with your way of thinking shouldn't be high on the list, Rog spent a lot of time devoted to this. We can all have differing opinions, it's how we react to those differing opinions that reveals our character. If anyone disagrees with my decision on Rog, or thinks I'm censoring Rog, just know that I didn't like being forced to do it. I think I've been more than patient with Rog, I've given him many chances to change his tune, he chose not to. Rog posts more than I care to read, and it's usually just plagiarized from the bleacher report or some other source. But he still posts a lot, and creates a lot of conversations. During this ban, it will probably be more quiet here, but I think that's better than reading 30 posts everyday and learning essentially nothing.
What really upset me recently with Rog is him asking people their opinions on certain baseball topics, and then immediately attacking those opinions. Just a few days ago I think I gave a fair and honest opinion on the job Zaidi was doing, and Rog responded by calling me a 4-A poster. At that point I realized he needed a break.
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Post by sfgdood on Jul 6, 2019 16:39:24 GMT -5
I just want it known that boagie's action was not requested by me.
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Post by Islandboagie on Jul 6, 2019 20:15:31 GMT -5
Sorry, Randy. I should have made that more clear in my post. Just so you all know, It wasn't requested by anyone, it was all my doing.
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Post by klaiggeb on Jul 7, 2019 7:59:43 GMT -5
I didn't think it was requested by Randy or anyone else, boagie. The way you phrased every thing told me that.
Just one question: How was Roger informed of the ban?
I mean, how does that work?
Was his access just cut off or was he told what happened, why and when it will end?
By the way. You phrased your post very well and very compassionately.
Well done
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Post by Islandboagie on Jul 7, 2019 10:29:39 GMT -5
Thank you for that, Boly. Rog and I have spoken through email about the ban. I didn't alert him prior to banning him, now that you've pointed that out, I probably should have.
I started to have some regret yesterday after I did it, but then he emailed me. Without revealing too much of what we talked about, I will say I felt less regret after reading his email. He spent most of the email discussing how others have wronged him by not understanding stats. I dont think he fully understands why I banned him, but I believe he respects my decision. I think Rog is a good guy, but for whatever reason he changes when he posts here. I hope he takes time to think about that.
As far as how long the ban is, most of that is up to him. Personally, I hope it's not forever. I hope he understands how to let things go.
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Post by holiday613 on Jul 8, 2019 5:26:54 GMT -5
I think the ban would do Roger good......Although Rog and myself have gotteen along better recently, i couldnt help but notice how many of his posts had zero replies which indicated to me that the posters just about had it..Perhaps 2 months is a bit harsh though...I think two weeks might suffice but I guess thats a matter of opinion...Now what do we have to do to get RX back? ?
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Post by klaiggeb on Jul 8, 2019 9:00:13 GMT -5
Holiday,THAT is a great question!
I always loved Mark's input and incites.
But I think our very conservative opinions drove him away.
We love Trump he does not, and the way politics have gone these days differences of opinion, on both sides, creates a lot of animosity.
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Post by Islandboagie on Jul 8, 2019 9:08:57 GMT -5
Thanks for that, Mordy. And due to your comments, I will rethink the length of the ban. You're right, 2 months is a bit harsh.
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Post by holiday613 on Jul 8, 2019 9:24:52 GMT -5
Holiday,THAT is a great question! I always loved Mark's input and incites. But I think our very conservative opinions drove him away. We love Trump he does not, and the way politics have gone these days differences of opinion, on both sides, creates a lot of animosity. Unfortunately, due to politics my longtime friendship with Mark took a hit,,After labeling me a racist multiple times I just had enough and terminated a very long and great friendship...I still love the guy and I regret what happened but its just indicative of todays world where disagreement in politics breeds name calling and animosity towards the other half...Wish we caould go back to yesteryear where we all can agree to disagree without tearing down the fabric of society...
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Post by holiday613 on Jul 8, 2019 9:31:07 GMT -5
Thanks for that, Mordy. And due to your comments, I will rethink the length of the ban. You're right, 2 months is a bit harsh. Appreciate that Boagie..Didn't realize you were the mod here and might i say, you are doing a stand up job!!! I think when Rog comes back he will be a changed man..He happens to be a very knowledgeable fan and I actually love to hear his input..We have butted heads in the past but I learnt to admire his strengths...I just think his passion gets in the way here...His many runins with Dood for example..At times he just can let go , which is his downfall...Again, hopefully when he returns he will continue to contribute without attempting to proselytize!!!
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sfgdood
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Post by sfgdood on Jul 8, 2019 13:07:57 GMT -5
You're not alone Mordy. Lots of my friendships have been strained since 2016. It's too bad the biased left wing media has transferred it's TDA to its regular viewers. I miss the days when civil political disagreement wasn't a foreign concept. We live in the worst states for this.
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Post by garyd4sf on Jul 8, 2019 13:15:31 GMT -5
No doubt, Politics is a board killer.
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Post by Islandboagie on Jul 8, 2019 13:35:25 GMT -5
I dont think politics are a board killer, but I do think people who are unable to agree to disagree, or unable to see the opposing points does kill boards and/or frienships.
A lot of my family is liberal, I've gotten into debates with them, but we dont let it get nasty and resort to person attacks. Every heated discussion is ended with a handshake or a hug. But I have seen the opposite happen as well.
I got into a heated political discussion with a family friend over dinner once. As I was leaving I extended out my hand to him but he rejected it. We've since swept it under the rug, but that night he allowed a conversation turn into bad feelings. I've NEVER felt that way towards anyone despite disagreeing with them politically or otherwise. I've been involved in many political discussions, for some reason it always seems the Liberals turn nasty rather than the conservatives.
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Post by garyd4sf on Jul 8, 2019 14:08:14 GMT -5
I dont think politics are a board killer, but I do think people who are unable to agree to disagree, or unable to see the opposing points does kill boards and/or frienships. A lot of my family is liberal, I've gotten into debates with them, but we dont let it get nasty and resort to person attacks. Every heated discussion is ended with a handshake or a hug. But I have seen the opposite happen as well. I got into a heated political discussion with a family friend over dinner once. As I was leaving I extended out my hand to him but he rejected it. We've since swept it under the rug, but that night he allowed a conversation turn into bad feelings. I've NEVER felt that way towards anyone despite disagreeing with them politically or otherwise. I've been involved in many political discussions, for some reason it always seems the Liberals turn nasty rather than the conservatives. I understand completely. Sports is a way of sharing elations and setbacks, triumphs and defeats. Politics has every issue as a battleground recently. Its why I stay away from the latter.
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sfgdood
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Post by sfgdood on Jul 8, 2019 15:25:23 GMT -5
This is America, we should be able to discuss any topic that interests us and not have it upset friendships and family. Hopefully people accept who the president is without wanting endless investigations the next time around.
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Post by holiday613 on Jul 8, 2019 21:16:01 GMT -5
This is America, we should be able to discuss any topic that interests us and not have it upset friendships and family. Hopefully people accept who the president is without wanting endless investigations the next time around. Amen
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