Official Form for posting Fanposts on BCB

by joeschmitt on Apr 11, 2009 1:24 PM CDT Comment 20 comments

I thought this might help everyone out - copy and paste this into the text of your fanpost and fill in the bold bracketed fields as desired. Have fun!

Title:

How long should [CUBS/BCB/OTHER ORGANIZATION] give [NAME OF PLAYER/COACH/ANNOUNCER/BCB POSTER] [IN/AS] [CURRENT POSITION]?

Body:

Alright, while I personally don't think [NAME OF PLAYER/COACH/ANNOUNCER/BCB POSTER] will ever have much of a significant career in the [MAJORS/BCB/LIFE], I am willing to give him some time to produce as the type of [CURRENT POSITION] the [CUBS/BCB/OTHER ORGANIZATION] imagined him to be. I've stated here before why I don't think [NAME OF PLAYER/COACH/ANNOUNCER/BCB POSTER] will ever live up to most [CUBS/BCB/OTHER ORGANIZATION] expectations at the [LOCATION OF WORK] and that is his god awful terrible [SHORTCOMING OF PLAYER/COACH/ANNOUNCER/BCB POSTER], which doesn't allow him to [EFFECT OF SHORTCOMING] and when he does [ALMOST SUCCEED], it's nothing but a [DESCRIBE FAILURE] ([FAMOUS PERSON WHO AGREES WITH ME] said basically word for word the same thing, on last nights game - so, to whoever said they wouldn't listen to me because I don't have a "trained eye", do you think [FAMOUS PERSON WHO AGREES WITH ME] has a trained eye?).

Anyway, having said that, I think that maybe if he is still struggling after this week, he needs to be moved [PROPOSED DEMOTION] at the very least and maybe even [MORE SERIOUS DEMOTION]. I would put [PROPOSED REPLACEMENT] in the [CURRENT POSITION], who I have much more confidence in and I imagine Lou would too, who could shake things up and would be a good [ANOTHER TALENT OF PROPOSED REPLACEMENT] as well.

Not at all saying this after one game and is in no way a knee jerk reaction, but even the staunchest [NAME OF PLAYER/COACH/ANNOUNCER/BCB POSTER] fan must admit his struggles in the 2nd half last year and it's due to [DESCRIBE OPPOSITION] making the adjustment to him and so far what Ive seen from him in the [DESCRIBE OTHER ACTIVITIES] and today, I don't see any signs of him making an adjustment as his [SHORTCOMING] looks exactly the same as last year.

Who would you put in the [CURRENT POSITION] if [NAME OF PLAYER/COACH/ANNOUNCER/BCB POSTER] continues his struggles at [CURRENT POSITION]?

Peavy

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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Beautiful.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 11, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Think of the Mad Libs possibilities here...

I wonder if someone could create an internet form asking for the basic entries like “name of player”, “position”, and throw in a few nouns, adverbs, etc. and it fills out a story for you!

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 11, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Madlibs

We sometimes do this with my Trixie Belden group. Let me contact the person that does it and see how she does it and if it can be adapted for the Cubs.

Jay is our Quarterback. Also please note my email has changed on my profile anyone who sometimes sends me emails.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 11, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you forgot

to include Peavy in your post

-1 BCB Point

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 11, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i luv that kinda stuff

i know the time and effort it takes.

superb

by tim815 on Apr 11, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

See, I like a fanpost that lets you generate other fanposts.

Meta-fanpost-tastic.

I left my clever sig line in my other pants.

by znohitter on Apr 11, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How Dare you push meaningful fanposts off of the front page!!!1!1!1ONE!11!

We already have [number] fanposts on [Topic]. This is like [peavey/roberts] except less meaningful.

/fan post police

by tal1286 on Apr 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOLZ

this is a good starting point for an official form comment. thank you for your input and we will be in touch

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Apr 12, 2009 3:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lemme guess, I have to fill it out in triplicate.

You can call me "20K."

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 11, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes and you get to keep the yellow copy for your records...

New sig currently under construction

by JB 23 on Apr 12, 2009 8:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Awesome post!

See this SWL, 20 pie and whoelse has or is thinking of making one of those ridiculous posts?!

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Apr 12, 2009 10:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Since legalese is not my specialty,

I think to translate this into lay terms, it basically says:

“Do not bitch and moan just for sake of bitching and moaning. If you must bitch and moan, at least offer constructive solutions and why you think they will be more effective than the current situation you are bitching and moaning about.”

Short, sweet, and to the point.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Apr 12, 2009 11:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I appreciate your views

and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 9:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is stupid. Once is funny, twice is amusing, the third time is just boring. You're the worst poster on this site. Pound Sand.

/sarcasm

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 13, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Might I remind you that "pound sand" is registered trademark of the BLou Group.

by BLou on Apr 13, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think too many of us are using his favorite saying :)

"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 13, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

two rules

1. check other posts for similar
2. until you have proven yourself in chat, no posts allowed. If you have under 1000 posts (which is east to make on here) your post must be approved by a mderator

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 13, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

east=easy

Rule 3 use spell check

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 13, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So even though I've been a member since December 2005,

my FanPosts would have to be approved because I don’t post like a rabid maniac (I’m at 784 posts)? Gonna have to disagree with the minimum # of posts rule you’re suggesting (assuming this post was serious and not sarcastic).

I obviously agree with, unfortunately people love the feeling of being the first to post news so they hardly check to see if someone’s already beaten them to the punch. Just look at every major news story recently, at least one FanShot and one FanPost on each.

Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.

by Schwa on Apr 14, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs