Mlb Shuts Down Fellow Blue Drake

[fitump56]

Predicted and no suprises, yes, sad.

His forum was quickly becoming a winner, even Bob Jenkins had almost 100 posts there. Timmy Bigump56 and SanDiego had deserted, I'm not going to tell you who Drake claims Garth was incodnito over there Hint" Over 150 posts.

Too bad. Never had a 40 year old rookie A umpires chance of making the bigs.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by fitump56

Predicted and no suprises, yes, sad.

His forum was quickly becoming a winner, .

So, the question to ask is, "Why was it becoming a winner?"

Both sites had / have knowledgable posters, although his site did have pro (MiLB) umps (known to be) participating

His site had more "social" threads (who is your favorite umpire? where are you from? exactly what brand of equipment does (insert name her) wear? etc.)

This site has more "negative" threads, mostly fomented by a relativley small group of posters.

Frankly, I (personal opinion) don't care about any of the social threads and didn't participate in them (unless it was to opine on a rules / mechanics type question).

The pro umps were nice to have, but I don't think any "new" knowledge was provided -- that is, the answers given here to the same questions would have been the same.

So, that only leave the trolling.

Here's a challenge to the "new guard" who wants to promote change: Physician, heal thyself.

[ozzy6900]

Personally, I found it a better site! There were no trolls to deal with, no know-it-all jacka$$es, no snippy brats - in short, no dick heads! We al got along no matter what the level. It was a clean site - just like this one was long ago before the aforementioned jacka$$es got onto the board.

[mbyron]

So why tolerate the jackazzes?

[RobDrake]

First of all guys, it is OK that things had to be stopped. There were some issues with certain things in the site and I am trying to resolve them.

The way the site was designed was to give everyone an insight into what the life is like. I had a great time doing it and hopefully at some point, it can be back in a different way.

If it does come back, what won't change is the way everyone interacts. There is no point in arguing and being rude to each other. This is why the site was so appealing to everyone. It was a site where it really didn't matter what level you worked at. You could be comfortable asking and answering any questions. If my site cannot continue, then please try and bring that same mentality to this board. There are obviously a huge amount of members on this board, so take advantage of that.

I will be sure to let you know what happens with my site, but for now, please continue to carry yourselves in the way that you did at TheUmpireLife.com.

Sincerely,
Rob Drake

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by RobDrake

First of all guys, it is OK that things had to be stopped. There were some issues with certain things in the site and I am trying to resolve them.

The way the site was designed was to give everyone an insight into what the life is like. I had a great time doing it and hopefully at some point, it can be back in a different way.

If it does come back, what won't change is the way everyone interacts. There is no point in arguing and being rude to each other. This is why the site was so appealing to everyone. It was a site where it really didn't matter what level you worked at. You could be comfortable asking and answering any questions. If my site cannot continue, then please try and bring that same mentality to this board. There are obviously a huge amount of members on this board, so take advantage of that.

I will be sure to let you know what happens with my site, but for now, please continue to carry yourselves in the way that you did at TheUmpireLife.com.

Sincerely,
Rob Drake

Good luck to you, you know what you have to clean up and out to make it work. Well, until MLB decides to change their mind.....again.

Interested Ump and I often thought about coming over to pay you a visit but

1) We knew we might drag some kelp from here over and that would be Unfair

2) Someone has to keep the Old Guard in check(mate), Mate.

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Personally, I found it a better site! There were no trolls to deal with, no know-it-all jacka$$es, no snippy brats - in short, no dick heads!

Gee, you comprised an all-inclusve list of yourself then claimed you weren't posting there. That's a lie.

Mr. Umpire, please email this to Garth!

nyuk nyuk

[canadaump6]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Personally, I found it a better site! There were no trolls to deal with, no know-it-all jacka$$es, no snippy brats - in short, no dick heads! We al got along no matter what the level. It was a clean site - just like this one was long ago before the aforementioned jacka$$es got onto the board.

Projection: The attribution of one's own attitudes, feelings, or suppositions to others.

http://www.answers.com/projection?cat=biz-fin

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Projection: The attribution of one's own attitudes, feelings, or suppositions to others

And one to whom I was referring just has to add his diarrhea to the toilet.

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

So, the question to ask is, "Why was it becoming a winner?"

First, let me on behalf of all here thank you for your duality in loyalty. It takes a large man to split his time so.

Both sites had / have knowledgable posters, although his site did have pro (MiLB) umps (known to be) participating

His site had more "social" threads (who is your favorite umpire? where are you from? exactly what brand of equipment does (insert name her) wear? etc.)

This site has more "negative" threads, mostly fomented by a relativley small group of posters.

Agreed with all of the above, please do something about the old Guard, will ya?

Frankly,

That would be Fittly...

I (personal opinion) don't care about any of the social threads and didn't participate in them (unless it was to opine on a rules / mechanics type question).

The pro umps were nice to have, but I don't think any "new" knowledge was provided -- that is, the answers given here to the same questions would have been the same.

So, that only leave the trolling.

Bobby, you don't mind if I call you Bobby since you called me Frankly, do you?, Bobby, honestly, I never spent a lot of time there, not sure I had more than one post or two, if that. if you were a successful troll, i have to take you word.

Here's a challenge to the "new guard" who wants to promote change: Physician, heal thyself.

Such as how? by letting old Guardians plod along with yesterday's views and mindsets?

Here's a clue. it takes about ten minutes to set up a new forum. Why not set up "old Guard" forum and you and Garthie moderate it. Wait, that's here, what am I thinkng.

OK, set up an old Guard forum, and IU and I will never, ever come there. you can post about baloons are better, technology stinks, and all Old Guard ways, have a ball.

I'll set it up for you, no, I'm not kidding.

Deal?