Moderated Blogs?

by FrankSereno on May 17, 2006 5:43 PM CDT

From what I'm seeing, there seems to be a bit of a contest to see who can wreak the most damage on certain folks' blogs. Maybe it's time to moderate the postings on Cub blogs to eliminate undesirable postings since people can't seem to exercise self control?

It seems like we're having a battle between the sides of the Force. I don't know about other folks, but I like to visit 1060 West and BCB. I feel I get a pretty good balance between the optimism on one side versus the realism based on data at the other. I think both sites should be able to co-exist without fighting with each other. Can't people take the high road any more?

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never was a problem before

by mike bornemann @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on May 17, 2006 5:49 PM CDT reply actions

Dang...

I thought this was the high road. You mean I took a wrong turn at Albuquerque?

by jazzman56 on May 17, 2006 5:51 PM CDT reply actions

Now that

the "havoc" has gone over to the dark side, NOW it's a problem?

This is such a one-sided opinion.

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by Sarah Hope on May 17, 2006 5:53 PM CDT reply actions

As opposed to

the numerous multi-sided opinions?

Players win awards but teams win championships.

by tharr on May 17, 2006 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Opinions

I would guess that all opinions are one-sided, are they not? While they may be formed from information from many sources, opinions are held by individuals, thus one-sided. Of course, when those opinions are accusations of pedophilia without evidence, that might be considered slanderous. YMMV

As far as it goes, while I read both BCB and 1060, I've pretty much only posted here. I don't consider myself to be a member of any particular faction. Criminy, if Cub fans can't get along, what hope is there for the Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq?

Have a good day

by FrankSereno on May 18, 2006 5:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Nope

Not slander.

Libel.

by Ivychat on May 18, 2006 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Well!

Look who's here.

by Al Yellon on May 18, 2006 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions

So?

Yes, I was here. Gotta make sure your community keeps up the standard for decorum expected from this place.

Did anyone ever get an apology?

by Ivychat on May 19, 2006 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Forgive me,

but I think you would be the last person anyone would come to for patrolling propriety.

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by Sarah Hope on May 19, 2006 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

I think...

the sites have been fine. I don't think there is any contest.

Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on May 17, 2006 6:01 PM CDT reply actions

This has been exaggerated, I think...

... and moderating posts is not only impractical, but I have no desire to stifle debate.

by Al Yellon on May 17, 2006 6:18 PM CDT reply actions

Like talk radio --

when in doubt, shout.

by Smooth Jazz Man San Diego on May 17, 2006 6:21 PM CDT reply actions

But you can...

...delete something if it is really objectionable and/or inappropriate, right?

I think that is all the editorial control that is necessary.

by jazzman56 on May 17, 2006 6:22 PM CDT reply actions

I commend Al

for his restraint. He's been badgered and labeled and even called an "idiot" for no reason other than he speaks of the "hope" I would like to think we all share.

Baseball is perhaps the most wonderful game ever devised by humans. Yes, it is a competition because it involves winning and losing but it is a game nonetheless. It should be fun. It should be entertainment. As such, the "reality" based opinions posted here and elsewhere tend to negate the fun aspect of the game and drive wedges between those who prefer to maintain hope and the fun that goes along with it and those who see it as something other than an entertainment.

Al is tops. I think he clearly recognizes the shortcomings of the Cubs but, to risk an overused cliche', sees the cup as half full. Why should this be the cause of such angst and vitriol on the part of unamed others? Those who are so wrapped around the axle with their versions of "reality" are certainly entitled to voice their opinions but should have the good sense to excercise some restraint. If they are unable to they should direct their energies into something productive, not this inane promulgation of us vs. them. Their stances are immature--juvenile at best and serve no purpose. They are no more than bullies whose view of life and the world is likely to be as warped as their senses of propriety. It's about fun, stupid!

Keep up the great work Al. I think you have shown the balance that we all, for the most part, enjoy most about your blog.

by Luigi on May 18, 2006 8:00 AM CDT reply actions

Aww, that was so nice.

You're "tops" Al! How cute! :)

Ok, no more girliness from me today, I promise. It's Kerry Wood day!! Woohooooo!!

she

by Sarah Hope on May 18, 2006 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks, Luigi...

... for the kind words and support. What you wrote describes very well how I feel.

Sure, the Cubs sucked the last two weeks. Of course I know that. I witnessed it, like you all did.

But I'm not going to play Chicken Little, because the sky isn't falling -- yet.

About the question posed above -- yes, I can delete comments/diaries/etc if I find them objectionable. I have found almost NO cause to do that, even when I've strongly disagreed with the content of those posts.

by Al Yellon on May 18, 2006 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions