Nothing better to do

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by TD21

you can't say post whatever you want except posting something I tell you you can't............

Look, you're right about this. He's telling you not to tell people what they shouldn't post, while telling you what you shouldn't post. It's not the first time, and it won't be the last. You're right. He's cranky. Ok? Happy now?

Having said that, why in the world would you choose this topic as your first foray into this forum? And having done so, why would you persist in arguing it?

If you've been here as long as you say you have, then you've seen this exact type of thread go down this exact same path many times. Somebody tries to say, "Can't we all just get along?", only it comes across as, "You guys are a**holes, lighten up." Everybody else gets pissed and the thread goes down the toilet.

Here's my very humble suggestion. Delete your very first post that started this thread. That will delete the entire thread. Then start a new thread that goes something like: "Long time lurker, first time poster. Love your forum. I had a question on a backcourt situation in my game last night. . . ."

Hope you stick around, but let's get rid of this stoopid thread.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Look, you're right about this. He's telling you not to tell people what they shouldn't post, while telling you what you shouldn't post. It's not the first time, and it won't be the last. You're right. He's cranky. Ok? Happy now?

Having said that, why in the world would you choose this topic as your first foray into this forum? And having done so, why would you persist in arguing it?

If you've been here as long as you say you have, then you've seen this exact type of thread go down this exact same path many times. Somebody tries to say, "Can't we all just get along?", only it comes across as, "You guys are a**holes, lighten up." Everybody else gets pissed and the thread goes down the toilet.

Here's my very humble suggestion. Delete your very first post that started this thread. That will delete the entire thread. Then start a new thread that goes something like: "Long time lurker, first time poster. Love your forum. I had a question on a backcourt situation in my game last night. . . ."

Hope you stick around, but let's get rid of this stoopid thread.

What gives you the right to tell hm what to do?

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

What gives you the right to tell hm what to do?

I didn't. I said: "Here's my very humble suggestion." It's what I might do in his shoes, but I won't be offended if he doesn't follow the suggestion.

I also have a suggestion for you. . .

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I didn't. I said: "Here's my very humble suggestion." It's what I might do in his shoes, but I won't be offended if he doesn't follow the suggestion.

I also have a suggestion for you. . .

And what, exactly, give you the right to very humbly suggest what he might or might not do?

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

And what, exactly, give you the right to very humbly suggest what he might or might not do?

I'm trying to come up with a joke about a Twinkie, Alberto Gonzalez and the Patriot Act, but it's not working.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I'm trying to come up with a joke about a Twinkie, Alberto Gonzalez and the Patriot Act, but it's not working.

I dunno, just mentioning all three in the same sentance is kinda funny.

Not that I'm telling you what to do...

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I'm trying to come up with a joke about a Twinkie, Alberto Gonzalez and the Patriot Act, but it's not working.

I heard that what ALberto Gonzalez was caught doing to the twinkie is now referred to as "the Patriot Act."

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I heard that what ALberto Gonzalez was caught doing to the twinkie is now referred to as "the Patriot Act."

Eww...no wonder everyone seems to be against it.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I heard that what ALberto Gonzalez was caught doing to the twinkie is now referred to as "the Patriot Act."

That's disgusting...don't post anymore disgusting stuff like that or we'll have to borrow JR's 2x4 and come visit you!

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I'm trying to come up with a joke about a Twinkie, Alberto Gonzalez and the Patriot Act, but it's not working.

Try working Hackensack, Bayonne and pusillanimous in there too.

[jer166]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

...Having said that, why in the world would you choose this topic as your first foray into this forum? And having done so, why would you persist in arguing it?

It does make one wonder about that. The great thing about the Internet is you can claim to be anything or anywhere.

[TD21]

Originally Posted by jer166

It does make one wonder about that. The great thing about the Internet is you can claim to be anything or anywhere.

I'm not claiming to be anything. This post has gone the way most go here. Soemone post something, if others think it is wrong they respond in disagreement. If the original poster continues to say he/she is right and even backs it up with rules/definitions or state interps those who said he was wrong continue to tell him so. Then others chime in and start making a joke of it. So a post can go from a legit message into a thread that becomes worthless because instead of discussing the issue some choose to attack the poster. Why does who I am have anything to do with what I post? I could be Mary Struckoff for all you know, would I be right then? or do we still listen to the veterans of the discussion board?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by TD21

I could be Mary Struckoff for all you know, would I be right then?

Not necessarily.

But, in all seriousness, are you Mary Struckoff?

Originally Posted by TD21

or do we still listen to the veterans of the discussion board?

If you aren't, then why wouldn't people be more willing to listen to the ones that have proven their knowledge and expertise over time, as opposed to someone that just comes aboard in their first post to express a negative opinion about some of the members of this forum?

Originally Posted by TD21

or do we still listen to the veterans of the discussion board?

Veterans tend to be very wise in general & they provide rules knowledge/interps along with little tips that can't be found in rule books.
So ummm yeah I will always "listen" to 'em... without vets who would teach the next generation or should I say genration next

[TD21]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Veterans tend to be very wise in general & they provide rules knowledge/interps along with little tips that can't be found in rule books.
So ummm yeah I will always "listen" to 'em... without vets who would teach the next generation or should I say genration next

I agree with you that Vets always have something to offer. But in the world of officiating age doesn't always equal experience. There are plenty of guys who have been around a long time who have never gotten very far in officiating while others have gone a long ways in less time. So just because someone has been doing it a long time doesn't mean they know what they are talking about. Listen? Yes. Take what they give and use it in your game? Maybe. Say that because they've been doing it along time so they are always right? No.