Game Thread Forum Etiquette :-)

[Laura]

Please remember the following:

 

--The same language standards are in effect in game threads as in the other forums.

 

--The same site policies about not attacking other posters are in effect in game threads as in the other forums.

 

--If you are not interested in posting about the game, you probably shouldn't be posting in the game thread. :idea: Please respect requests from other posters who are posting about the game to move off-topic discussions elsewhere.

 

--If you are a poster asking that a topic or discussion be moved, please do so courteously. Flying into a posting rage will pretty much guarantee that all game discussion will be put on hold. Please realize that the game threads are not going to be micromanaged for content.

 

--The game threads are not substitutes for general discusisons or rants. If you feel the need to discuss an individual player/manager/team/strategy/decision etc for multiple posts that go beyond game incidents and into the past and future, please take it to the appropriate venue.

 

--If there is an ongoing problem with a poster and/or with inappropriate language in a game thread, please contact one of the online mods via PM.

 

--Some friendly advice for fans of other teams: tread gently in the game threads. This is a Cubs fan site. Actively rooting against the team in the game threads may mean that your visit to the site will be a brief one.

 

--The level of optimism/pessimism within a thread will not be regulated. We receive complaints about both sides. We will occasionally ask posters to tone down or move discussions to prevent game threads from devolving into flamefests, and we appreciate your cooperation.

 

--No more death threats or vows to kill or otherwise maim individuals because of what happens during the course of a baseball game. It's fine to express frustration and anger and/or to talk about retaliation within context of the game (brushbacks or whatever); just please stay out of the realm of violent crimes that are eligible for the death penalty. http://www.northsidebaseball.com/PremiumForum/images/smiles/axe.gif

 

Here's the direct link to the NSBB guidelines in the FAQ section.

 

Finally: all the mods here do a lot of work on a volunteer basis, and -- for whatever reason -- the game threads generate a lot of complaints, comments and requests. Please respond to requests you receive from mods regarding posting in the game threads in a timely manner. If you believe a request was unjust, you can contact Tim or 1908 about it. Please be advised that repeatedly ignoring requests from any of the mods will likely result in posting privileges being suspended until the matter is resolved.

 

Thanks! :D

 

 

Reposted 4/30/06

[sunbiz1]

Good Lord, this forum sounds like Cubs.com.....what happened here in the past year?

 

Regards,

 

sunbiz1

[UMFan83]

Good Lord, this forum sounds like Cubs.com.....what happened here in the past year?

 

Regards,

 

sunbiz1

 

Care to explain your opinion?

[sunbiz1]

Sure, I have been member here for over a year. I read but do not post very often. Upon looking at a few threads here, it appears that this forum has declined in it's integrity.

 

 

Good Lord, this forum sounds like Cubs.com.....what happened here in the past year?

 

Regards,

 

sunbiz1

 

Care to explain your opinion?

[UMFan83]

Sure, I have been member here for over a year. I read but do not post very often. Upon looking at a few threads here, it appears that this forum has declined in it's integrity.

 

 

Good Lord, this forum sounds like Cubs.com.....what happened here in the past year?

 

Regards,

 

sunbiz1

 

Care to explain your opinion?

 

The game threads have never been one for integrity. If you want serious discussions goto Baseball Discussions or any of the other forums

[sunbiz1]

OK, Bulls looked great last night !

 

 

Sure, I have been member here for over a year. I read but do not post very often. Upon looking at a few threads here, it appears that this forum has declined in it's integrity.

 

 

Good Lord, this forum sounds like Cubs.com.....what happened here in the past year?

 

Regards,

 

sunbiz1

 

Care to explain your opinion?

 

The game threads have never been one for integrity. If you want serious discussions goto Baseball Discussions or any of the other forums

[Laura]

Sure, I have been member here for over a year. I read but do not post very often. Upon looking at a few threads here, it appears that this forum has declined in it's integrity.

 

The game thread forum is for people to react to the moment-by-moment game developments. Cubs fans get passionate about what happens during games and that's reflected in the threads. The game threads certainly aren't for everyone ... and over-reactions and hyperbole can run rampant here. We just ask that people keep it civil even while venting.

 

As UMFan notes, the more nuanced discussions and debates are found in the other forums.

 

I'm not sure what integrity has to do with posting here, but maybe I'm just missing something.

[sunbiz1]

I understand.

Sure, I have been member here for over a year. I read but do not post very often. Upon looking at a few threads here, it appears that this forum has declined in it's integrity.

 

The game thread forum is for people to react to the moment-by-moment game developments. Cubs fans get passionate about what happens during games and that's reflected in the threads. The game threads certainly aren't for everyone ... and over-reactions and hyperbole can run rampant here. We just ask that people keep it civil even while venting.

 

As UMFan notes, the more nuanced discussions and debates are found in the other forums.

 

I'm not sure what integrity has to do with posting here, but maybe I'm just missing something.

[hardcorecubfan]

I am hoping for people continue to post actual game happenings rather than just reactions, sometimes gameday is a bit slow esp. for the boys overseas

[Roast]

I am hoping for people continue to post actual game happenings rather than just reactions, sometimes gameday is a bit slow esp. for the boys overseas

 

http://www.mlb.com/mlb/gameday

 

The point of game threads is to discuss what happened in the game; not give play by play. Most days there is usually someone doing PBP anyway, I believe that the purpose is more to react than report.

[E.J.]

I am hoping for people continue to post actual game happenings rather than just reactions, sometimes gameday is a bit slow esp. for the boys overseas

 

http://www.mlb.com/mlb/gameday

 

The point of game threads is to discuss what happened in the game; not give play by play. Most days there is usually someone doing PBP anyway, I believe that the purpose is more to react than report.

 

Roast don't read so good. He was saying he hoped people would give play-by-play because gameday can be a little slow at times.

[Derwood]

what are the game threads in the Insider Forum like? Lot's of swearing I've heard

[E.J.]

what are the game threads in the Insider Forum like? Lot's of swearing I've heard

 

Not gonna let it go until you find the truth, are you? You're like Matlock.