A Few (More) Words About Posting At BCB
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 8:00 AM CDT
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Since the SB Nation/Yahoo partnership was announced in February and BCB posts began to appear on the Cubs' Yahoo page, we have had quite a number of new members sign up for the site through that page.
I want all of the new people to feel welcome here; also, there are a few things I want to remind previous users about, so that this site, which is among the largest SB Nation sites, can have both active and meaningful discussion about the Cubs. That's why we're all here, right?
First, a reminder: BCB is not a message board. While you can post comments like a message board, that does not mean that every thought that pops into your head should suddenly become a new post in the FanPost section. FanPosts should require some thought, some organization, and some formatting on your part -- they're supposed to be a "blog within the blog". FanPosts have to be a minimum of 75 words. Really, that's not that much of a requirement; there are more than 75 words in this paragraph up to the end of this sentence. If your FanPost contains something like this:
75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words 75 Words
... as one recent FanPost did, then it's not really a FanPost -- it should be a FanShot. FanShots are for short little bites of Cubs baseball or related topics (if you do post off-topic things, please headline them with OT for off-topic). They can be written by you, or be links, photos or videos. What FanShots should not be are several posts in a row pimping your own site, no matter what it is. If your post is simply to say, "Hey, I'll be at Thursday's game!", maybe your post would be better off as a comment under the previous day's game thread or recap. And if you are looking for tickets or have extras, please post them in the appropriate post in the BCB Ticket Exchange section; you can find a link to the entire section on the left sidebar, and the latest posts in this section on the right sidebar. There's one post for the entire season and there will be separate ones for each homestand. Individual ticket request posts will be deleted without notice. Reminder, face value only for ticket sales on this site. Thanks.
The next thing I'd like to mention about both FanPosts and FanShots is that, since this site is so active, I'd like to reduce the amount of duplication in posts. If you think you're going to be the first one to post a major baseball or Cubs related news story (such as yesterday's passing of Harry Kalas and Mark Fidrych), please check BOTH the FanPost and FanShot lists before you post. Or, search the site using the search function, which is located at the top of the right sidebar. Once you go into the search function, you can power search by phrases, words, user name, or date, or all of the above. If your topic has been covered in the last couple of days, your post might be better as a comment under the previous post. You can set the number of FanShots and FanPosts to show on the sidebar in your user settings.
Next, I'd like to address the various parody/satire posts that have appeared here in the last week. Parody or satire done well is funny. The first couple of these posts were funny. Parody or satire overdone or repetitive is annoying. I think the current run of such posts has run its course; let's back off for a while on these. And while this is true, I also don't need overdoing on the "fanpost police" posts. While I understand you are just trying to help, some people take offense at this. That's one reason I made this post this morning, to clarify a number of things that perhaps weren't clear. Thanks for understanding.
Finally, for old and new posters, checking out the following posts regarding formatting and content wouldn't hurt, either if you're new, or as a refresher course:
- A Few Words About FanPosts And FanShots (posted last November)
- BCB 101: An Overview Of Posting And Commenting (posted in February)
These posts and other useful information about this site can be found on the right sidebar under "BCB Specials And Site Info". One final note, which is from the BCB Community Guidelines and which each new member agrees to when he or she signs up for this site:
When posting at this blog, please follow this one simple rule: Before hitting "post" to post your remarks, ask yourself: "Would I be embarrassed to say this in front of strangers who were physically present in the room with me and could respond to my face?" If the answer is "yes," then don't post. BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions, no matter how strong; however, personal attacks, vulgarity, and other uncivilized forms of expression are not welcome. Also, to avoid trolling and spam posts, there is a 48-hour waiting period before you can make your first post after signing up. Thanks for understanding.
All of this is so that we can, old and new members, get along better and everyone's on the same page. If you're new, one suggestion: read posts and comments for a few days before diving in; you'll get a better idea of what this community is about if you do.
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Well said. Thanks Al.
Nice to see you defrosted from yesterday.
by Chodes on Apr 14, 2009 8:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Defrosted?
Not quite yet.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hang in there Al, it can only get warmer
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 14, 2009 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When? June?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hope sooner
I forget how insane the Spring weather changes can be back home. One day 75 and sunny the next 33 and rainy.
I still can remember playing baeball for Taft High School and out game against Schurz bieng snowed out. Sucked doing the warm ups in the snow flurries waiting for Schurz to show up, and finally the ump called the game when they did not show up at all.
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 14, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cold
I’m a Cub fan in Twin’s country; I can’t wait to listen to them complain about April weather next year. (They move outdoors).
by Jasely on Apr 14, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've been giving the game temps.
And what they’d be if the new stadium was open now.
Today might not be bad, nice & sunny, still, we’re going to see some spring and fall weather issues – bet on it. And a few good summer rainouts, I’ll wager.
by MN exile on Apr 14, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Night game in October or April
is insane for an open stadium in the Twin Cities
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 14, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Temps this time of year...
in MSP are usually a tad warmer than at Wrigley. Not being next to a giant lake full of ice will help them greatly! :)
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 14, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we're the land of 10,000 lakes?
So if we add up all those little lakes, does that count as one giant lake?
by Arbusto on Apr 14, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a friend of mine here in Austin, TX
is from Austin, MN and happened to be born and raised in the ONLY county without a natural body of water
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 14, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only?
Only in MN, only in the US, where?
I know Saudi Arabia has no rivers – and (as far as I know) is the only nation so “blessed” by nature.
by MN exile on Apr 14, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MInn
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 14, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so excited for this
I’m going to go the coldest games I can just because it’s more fun that way.
by Arbusto on Apr 14, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
People should just ask themselves
WWWD
What would Worf Do?
See, satire belongs IN threads, not their own threads.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't it be
Do as Worf says not as Worf does? Because if we did as you tell us then we would all be shutting up, and then shutting up more after that.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 14, 2009 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a power that should be used wisely
Or drunkenly :)
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Apr 14, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully
I have never been at the other end of that, but the times I have seen it used it was priceless.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 14, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because you are the most insightful and respected poster on this board
and never get into any arguments either..
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 14, 2009 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actualy
his recent posts have been quite enjoyable, so do not wake the inner dragon please
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 14, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope everyone takes the time to read this
so that we can all have a great time talking baseball (Cubs mainly).
Thanks Al, hope this helps BCB stay top dawg.
As a bill collector, regarding you statement about"
would you say that in the same room as the personi was trained
if you would not want to see yourself quoted on the 5 O’Clock News saying it, DO NOT say itor
if you think it is wrong, it probably is, do not do it
now I know I am not always 100% Mr Happy pants in my posts, but i do try to catch myself often.
You might had wanted to mention to use Outlook or Word to spellcheck when making a FanPost or FanShot so that there is puncuation and spelling is proper. I would rather read 100 more of the satire posts before one without any puncuation.
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 14, 2009 8:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a good point.
You can use Outlook or Word… if you use Word, you can paste directly from there into your post if you use the WYSIWIG editor (click on the link that says “Switch to WYSIWIG editor” at the top of the posting box, then you’ll see a MS Word icon, which will allow you to paste your post directly from Word.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rules are NOT made to be broken
they are to keep this a great site. There are many readers here that never post, just browse. As soon as they see a fanpost or fanshot get ugly, they’re out of here. We all have the Cubs in common and posting should keep our interest in the topic not turn us away. If I want baseball news or specifically Cubs news, this is where I go. LSA for Al for doing all this for us and keeping this a great site.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
by mrcubsfan on Apr 14, 2009 8:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Al
Some things bear repeating and I appreciate your doing so with regularity. With so many newcomers what may seem painfully obvious to regulars is decidedly less so to those less familiar.
To underscore, with any established blog/online community it is always good to observe the culture for a few days before jumping in and to spend a few moment perusing the community guidelines. You can get a lot of information in just a few minutes and that knowledge will prove helpful along the way.
Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.
by Emelie on Apr 14, 2009 8:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Observing the Culture" is a good point....
Like any blog, too many people jump in not understanding the sarcasm, inside jokes, and general mayhem at BCB. And then they get pissed and defensive and then start cussing like sailors. Hard to welcome new folks when they start out like that. Not everyone, but you see it almost every other day.
Also, when personal attacks happen, that’s the low of low, imo. You can disagree with someone’s opinion without posting “You’re an idiot if you think that” or “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard”. There’s no place for that here and one shouldn’t be surprised when others “gang up” on them when it happens.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 14, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG you are insane, that is the worst post ever
SARCASM***********
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 14, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not funny
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I read this site for more than a year before posting
It helped to give me an idea of who people were, what their general attitudes are, what they find funny, etc. It also helped to give me an understanding of what is and isn’t acceptable. I still don’t post that often, since I’m at work ALL the time, but I always read because it’s an entertaining read. Overall, I find that the community here is excellent and is made even better when you know what most people’s quirks are. The discussions here remind me of conversations friends or relatives would have. Good stuff.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 14, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
same here
i joined early last season and didnt post until November or December of this season.
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 14, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
Seriously, I lurked for almost all of 2006 before I started posting in 2007. I would highly recommend this move.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it pays off to lurk
after biding his time, Daver has gone on to a highly successful posting career, having amassed over 20,000 posts.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Apr 14, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine if I'd started posting right away.
I could actually be in a position to challenge Al for ultimate comment supremacy. Then again, I probably would’ve made a number of unforgivable faux pas, been labeled a troll and found myself driven to the outskirts of town by a virtual torch-carrying mob, so…again, lurk first, people.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm only
300 or so short.
"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 14, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
see, I was proud to hit 5K in a calendar year
but you guys put me to shame.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Apr 14, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lurked for several weeks before I even signed up
once I decided I liked the place I lurked for a few days trying to find the unwritten rules of the comment section. After that it was just jumping in and hoping the regulars would accept me.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And someday we might.
;)
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do let me know
If/when that happens. :-)
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you keep someone waiting for acceptance in suspense...?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gosh
I hope you tell me tomorrow!
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you go thru the initiation?
i am still scarred
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 14, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs' Schedule
I apologize if this is a stupid question, however, does anyone know the justification for the day off today? I figure there is some reasonable justification, however, since the Cubbos were just off Thursday (and traveled only to Milwaukee) it doesn’t seem as though they would be “due”…dunno about the Rockies. Thanks.
"They say the big possums come out late." H. Caray
by Don Gerard on Apr 14, 2009 9:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Early in the year...
and especially the first home series the have a planned day off to factor in weather delays or cancellations. If the schedule was packed and the game was called yesterday there would be scheduling problems down the line.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 14, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The off day...
… after the home opener has always bothered me. I understand, but it just seems like it would make a lot more sense to have the off day after the final game of the series… For example if the off day was tomorrow instead of today, there would be flexibility for the entire series. It could rain tomorrow just as well as it could today, and if tomorrow is rained out, there are fewer rescheduling options. If game two was today and the off-day tomorrow, they could just delay the finale one day. And if hopefully the weather is great for all the games, the Rockies would have an extra day for travel between series.
by dmlichte on Apr 14, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't want to have the risk of a rainout on the travel day.
What happens if it rains on opening day, they reschedule for the third (off) day, then it rains THAT day? They’re screwed in that case.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not what I'm saying
I guess there are lots of configurations as to how they schedule games. Whats different is that the Rockies have two days off in a three day period this week. It seems to me that often times, teams have opening series that is M, W, and TH, then start a new series on Friday. These are the situations that bother me. There are always possible rainouts and what not. It just seems to me that especially when there aren’t these two off days in close proximity, they should put the off day at the end of the series.
by dmlichte on Apr 14, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opening Day is a big deal.
Some people travel to see their team. If, by chance, it gets rained out they want to play it as soon as possible, preferably the next day. And, no, they don’t want to play a doubleheader.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a variation on that is the reason
If there is an off-day in-between, then ticket holders for the originally scheduled game can still attend opening day.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
And this rule goes double for a city like Chicago when early to mid April can be anything from twenty degrees with snow to seventy and sunny.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when
has it been seventy and sunny in Chicago in early-to-mid april?
JANUARY, sure. April?
"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 14, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out the game time temperature...
… from April 16, 2004.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bizarre
"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 14, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It happened again...
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And apparently the ball was flying well those two days
11-10 both games.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Apr 14, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You may apologize when ready.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I apologize
for thinking that april weather in IL sucks.
"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 14, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but april weather in IL
sucks. most of the time. :P
"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 14, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll miss it
when my glasses fog up the minute I leave the house.
At least October baseball is nice and cool…
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
"They say the big possums come out late." H. Caray
by Don Gerard on Apr 14, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also,
many of the players have not been “home” to Chicago for some time. For those that do not live in Chicago year round it gives them a day to settle into a hotel, apartment or home. Married guys have their wives to do some of this but a rookie would not know how long it takes to drive to Wrigley even so an off day when the season starts is to the players benefit also.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
by mrcubsfan on Apr 14, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd suggest a "read this before you sign up"...
…sort of email that is sent to people after they sign up. It would have these guidelines stated in the email.
Also, have you considered allowing a few of the trusted BCB commenters some rights of policing the threads? I think you can probably think of giving one or two people that you know and trust access to the site so that they can shut down comments from trolls temporarily before they get out of hand. Yesterday there were some whoppers in the first gameday thread. Just because you’re not there to stop them doesn’t mean that this sort of abuse has to continue.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Apr 14, 2009 9:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would they get badges?
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 14, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BADGES?
we dont need no stinkin badges
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 14, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darn, beat me to it.
Or perhaps, I can quote the permutation from SNL:
“Badgers? We don’ need no stinkin’ badgers!”
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Apr 14, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we like Badgers...
Especially the Shanghi variety.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 14, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, shucks
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is most certainly not from SNL
It is from one of the greatest movies of all time. UHF.
Side note, the guy who said that line (Raul’s Wild Kingdom) killed himself shortly after the movie was completed.
“Today, we’re going to teach poodles how to fly!….”
Just doing my job policing the pop culture references.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Apr 14, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Apr 14, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And for that, "You win a drink from the fire hose!"
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good idea
and to confirm your account, you have to click the link in the email, maybe have the link written as www (dot) bleed cubbie blue (dot) com (back slash) confirm and the person reading has to be able to convert that to the web address. That forces the person to actually read the email to see it and enter it as a web address to confirm and activat the account.
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 14, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Whats next a secret handshake? hehe Seriously though, when I joined the Crawfish Boxes, they were making fun of BCB’s “Faschist waiting period for new users”. So I think that alone has to cut down on people dropping in to troll and start stuff.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 14, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang it
stupid jokes are even worse when the link doesn’t work:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Friedrich_Fasch
by TC Cubby on Apr 14, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then you have to go Bach to post again
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's HIGHLY significant!
I hope I’m not the only one who gets that… ;)
by PacificCub on Apr 14, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Work computer filtered the pic
I’ll have to look at home
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't bother making a special trip...
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
by JohnM on Apr 14, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's ok, I have to go there anyway.
My bed is there.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great quote!
“…I prefer the Fugue…”
by Richie Hebner 18 on Apr 14, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, Bach.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, Bach!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 14, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
secret hand shake
you dont know it? be gone
SARCASM**********
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 14, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
I had to wait two whole days before I could start posting about what a stud Hoffpauir is and how he should totally be our everyday shortstop!
If nothing else, one can use those two days to do as Em suggested above and absorb the culture. BCB is…different than other sites. It’s not an all-out snark-fest. It’s not a virtual Disneyland, nor is it a virtual Las Vegas. It’s a strange admixture of the above with a healthy amount of baseball (especially Cubs baseball) thrown in, and it is mostly populated by adults, some of whom are indeed old enough to be your (grand-)parents.
I like seeing new folks, especially in the Game Threads, but a couple of days to familiarize yourself with the culture and some of the more prolific posters (and their styles) can only help ease a newbie’s transition into the insanity which will soon consume their every waking hour between April and October.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 14, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cos a two-day wait equals fascism.
Somebody update the Wiki article!
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Therefore, strikeouts require two-day waiting periods.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Submitted in triplicate at that.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well considering the popularity of BCB
I’m sure the waiting period is an easy target.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 14, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BCB: Still quicker than the DMV.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or the IRS
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And fewer douchebags.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Debatable
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 14, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said "fewer."
Not “free of.”
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conversation yesterday
I talked to someone at the game yesterday about the internet and recommended they give BCB a try.
They mentioned they had tried it before and it was a particularly contentious time. I urged her to give us another shot. I said there are times when it can get somewhat contentious but 99.999 percent of the time it’s the best baseball discussion on the web.
I pointed out that of all the sites the contentious times are a lot less often than other sites and even so it’s mixed up with great baseball discussion.
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 14, 2009 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His name wasnt Danny Satan by chance?
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 14, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that poster should join WOO WOO on a bus to no where
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 14, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed the game thread yesterday...
…so lemme guess: That guy ended up being a problem?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was...
interesting.
"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 14, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given the fact that he dropped an F bomb in his first comment...
…and put “Satan” in his user name, that doesn’t surprise me.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was he part of the group
where we were in, what, the 3rd jump thread, and they were still talking in the first?
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 14, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, something like that.
"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 14, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He humbled up a bit
When he realized he’d been baited into posting into a thread devoid of any real posters.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 14, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another quick thing
Al is the most patient webmaster there is. The crap I’ve put him through and he let me back and such is a great example.
His patience is legendary but you can push him too far.
Al does a great job here and that’s the main reason it goes so well here.
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 14, 2009 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
+1 for your crap
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's gotta be a first.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A 1 for a #2?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant what I said
I meant what I said. I have made no secret of my admiration for the way Al runs this site and my gratitude for his patience with me.
If I could do half the job Al does running the site I do for a totally different subject I would be doing a good job.
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 14, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al,
this was posted before, you didnt search the FanShots or FanPosts and make this a comment there?
SARCASM ALERT**************************
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 14, 2009 10:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT Happy Birthday Madog
So not exactly worthy of a fanpost or fanshot but still worth mentioning and this is the current thread
Greg Maddux turns 43 today. Given how Moyer, Johnson & Glavine are doing he probably did the right thing in retiring but damn I miss him.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 14, 2009 11:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it
Beat me to it. It is my friend Steve’s birthday today as well same age too.
It’s also Kyle Farnsworth’s birthday 10 years younger.
I have a pic of me and Greg from the 87 convention. We look so young.
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 14, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy birthday, Greg.
Your spot on the Cubs pitching staff awaits…
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
??
??
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
by JohnM on Apr 14, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
coaching staff, methinks.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Apr 14, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youthinks correct.
It sounded right in my head but I can see how reading it could be confusing.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thought you planned to coax him out of retirement or something
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
by JohnM on Apr 14, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I think he's had his time.
But he’ll be invaluable to any coaching staff.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glavine should retire
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 14, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long have *you* lived in Atlanta?
Hell, I didn’t even want him back from the Mets.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 14, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, I don't live in Hotlanta
but grew up watching tons of Braves games though, here and there. I’m in essentially the 90s Braves territory.
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 14, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy B-Day to Mad Dog, indeed.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, I word of advice
I find it increasingly difficult to navigate BCB. The “game” and “post-game” threads are so overwhelmingly large that they are bogged down for the person wanting to post something. Also, the fanposts have become so numerous and so disjointed and vague in description that it is hard to pick and choose. It didn’t use to be this way. Maybe BCB is feeling the weight of its increasing popularity? Maybe you (or a designate) should approve fanpost topics? Maybe there is something that can be done to make some of the game and post-game threads less cumbersome to hop onto?
by BLou on Apr 14, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One thing that would greatly help...
Elimination of pictures unless posted by Al. They do bog things down.
by BLou on Apr 14, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
boo hiss
Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.
by Emelie on Apr 14, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+10
I too love the pictures. They sometimes are the one thing that bring a smile to my face in an otherwise awful day.
Whether the Cubs win or lose, I sometimes check the game blogs even if I wasn’t on during the game and the pictures are often the best part. I love the creativity that many posters have in their photoshop efforts. It would be a shame to stifle the creativity of the BCB photo-posters.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 14, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, they don't
not when they’re under 100k like Al has requested.
"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 14, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
possibly
btut when at work, it takes a long time to load a thread loaded with pics
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 14, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if they're really <100k
they shouldn’t bog down any decent connection.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, unless there are 321321321616516513216515165151 pics loading
that many, even small, it slows down
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 14, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
feh ;-)
Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.
by Emelie on Apr 14, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
couldn't have said it better myself!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 14, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my fault.
I was using multiple servers to post 321321321616516513216515165141 pictures at one time. The other 10 images were someone else’s responsibility.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave, WTF?
There is a strict 321321321616516513216515165140 picture/post limit.
I’m shocked. Shocked, I say.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, 25-50 KB is standard for web sites 72 dpi
JPG quality = 30
There are many free image resizing/reducing tools.
Paint.net is one of them. Get it here.
Reducing does not lose quality when posting to the web.
For example, compare these two Erins.
Original is just under 100KB
Reduced with PAINT.NET, 27KB
Equal opportunity photos of Geo, original is 138 KB
Reduced with PAINT.NET, 21 KB
For MAC users, try one of these two freebies:
Seashore or GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
I don’t use a Mac, but have heard of these.
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ty for posting links
for those who like to post pics and do not know how to resize
the ONLY reason I am griping (but trying to do so in a kind manner) is I cannot access gameday at work, so I have to rely on BCB for insight to what is happening (and I am thankful to have those here that do give me such insight).
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 14, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This might help you get to gameday
Here:
SurfFreedom is an online browser which enables you to surf the internet securely and privately. It is totally web dependant which means there is no additional software to download and install, allowing you access anywhere at anytime with just an internet browser and connection.
Its supposed to help you get around blocked sites at work without getting caught. I haven’t tried it but it might help some of you cube monkeys.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I change my PROXY when needed to access
XRT or 670 the Score currently. I will check that, thanks!
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 14, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All of those red x's look the same to me
Stupid work computer blocking pictures :-(
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 14, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only problem with that
is that you have to rehost the pics when you resize them.
"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 15, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree on the pictures!
Some posts get littered with tons and tons of silly pictures that the thread takes forever to load up. IMO, 95% of them are not necessary.
Al, any thoughts of addressing this?
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
by calicubfan on Apr 14, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When silly pictures are outlawed,
only outlaws will have silly pictures.
Give me silly pictures or give me death! (Patrick Henry)
They can take our lives, but they can never take our silly pictures! (Mel Gibson)
I wouldn’t belong to any club that didn’t have silly pictures. (Groucho Marx)
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 14, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMSPAO
Laugh My Silly pic A$$ Off
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 14, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll get my silly pics out of my cold, dead hands
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like the pics have it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 15, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 score and 7 silly pics ago
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 14, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BCBers
have complained about the quality of fanposts for a long time.
It’s the beginning of the season. Fair-weather fans are looking around to talk to people. In two months, that Danny Satan guy will be gone, and so will half of the rest of the newcomers.
"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 14, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree.
Baseball is back and the Cubs are off to a great start, so there’s bound to be all sorts of Johnny Come Early’s skittering out of the woodwork, spreading their nonsense and hysterics. Let the marathon take full effect and many of them will die off when life isn’t as simple as, “Hey! DLee has only one hit! He sucks!”
That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t call them on their BS but…it’s a long season. Things will calm down. Probably.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it did last year right?
we didn’t have to create more than a few “alternate” game threads…
"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 14, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't recall many "alternate" threads as the season wore on.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IIRC
we never lost more than four games in a row, or if we did, it only happened once or twice. That probably helped.
"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 14, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just that series with Tampa
and that awful stretch in September that Lilly KILLED DEAD when he, well, did the same to Molina.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree wth you to an extent, Mike.
Over the years I’ve been on BCB, it has both (1) become more of a community of friends and (2) become less formal and more of a “meeting place” for Cubs fans before/during/after games. I think that’s why you see us joking around so much via snarky posts or pictures. As for the large thread size, I think that’s just great—we have a lot of readers and fans.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An easier trick to finding the most recent game thread
Under the title of the thread theres this header:
by Al on Apr 13, 2009 1:15 PM CDT in Game Threads
Click on “”http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/section/Game-Threads" >Game threads" and it’ll take you to the category page where the most recent official game thread is on top. You don’t need to wade through all the game threads to find the jump links. Unless its like yesterday when the rain delay pushes the overflow into a fanshot the “overflow” threads will be on THAT page.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
The latest official Game Threads are also listed on the right-hand sidebar (but kind of buried). A browser search for “Recent Stories in Game Threads” will get you there rapidly, though.
Lots of little tips ‘n’ tricks for SBN sites. Anyone know if they’ve all been gathered in one place?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 14, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen a list
Probably would be a good idea to at least jot down the most useful though.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And thanks for fixing my link
I don’t know what happened there.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NP - Trey was good enough to fix mine yesterday
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 14, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind
seeing that section moved up higher.
"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 14, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering that those are the most trafficked parts of the site
I can definitely see that box being given a more prominent location. Al?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 14, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Democracy...IN ACTION!
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wewt
"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 14, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome. Thanks!
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 14, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks!
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 14, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two more suggestions
When writing a fanpost, give it a title that actually makes clear what it’s about. If your post on Milton Bradley’s injury is entitled “We all knew this was going to happen,” rather than “Bradley’s injured already,” there’s going to be a duplicate fanpost. Guaranteed.
Second, if you do post a duplicate fanpost, don’t be embarrassed. I’ve done it. But there’s a “delete” button at the bottom of your post and you can get rid of it at any time. Now if your fanpost actually provided some analysis or information not included in the first post, then go ahead and keep yours up. But if all you are doing is reporting the news with a comment from you, then delete yours and put your comment in the original post.
by Josh77 on Apr 14, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Another good point.
It always surprises me when people don’t realize they can delete their own Fanpost/shot.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question:
Ever thought about having moderators? I know other SBN sites do, but then again, this site was around before SBN became one community.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Possibly.
For now, I’ll do it myself.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like a big job. Do you have any idea on page views or membership numbers? I’m sure this site has grown exponentially since the recent Cubs’ success over the last few years. I know it has since I’ve been here.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, nevermind. You probably don't wan to devulge that kind of information.
Didn’t mean to pry.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I posted below
I think we have a terrific group of long term posters who while they aren’t official mods they are good at diffusing situations and such.
You can’t be here 24/7 especially when you’re at Wrigley so in game threads people jump in and diffuse and I’m sure report things to you to call something to your attention.
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 14, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One additional point about the search function!
When your results come up, you’re going to see four tabs: Stories, FanPosts, Fanshots and Comments. (These tabs are set against a light blue background directly under the search bar.)
It’s important to click on each tab to see exactly what has been previously posted in each category. Sometimes I’ve done searches and there have been no results under “Stories,” which is the first tab that’s always open initially, but many results under “FanPosts” or “FanShots.”
So while it may appear nothing has been posted about a given topic (if there are no Stories on it), there may already be a Fanpost or a Fanshot about it. The only way to know for sure is to click on that tab and look.
I hope that makes sense.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al
Another good thing AL does is he lets us police ourselves for the most part. He puts trust in the regulars to diffuse a problem and he doesn’t just jump to ban people he feels it out and makes a decision and gives people a chance to settle down.
Another thing is this place has been around a while and newbies should get to know there are some long standing kidding around and running stuff. 99 percent of it is all in good fun.
I think we welcome newcomers here better than a lot of places especially for a group that has been together awhile.
Also we are a very diverse community that gets along well especially considering the age range we have here.
Also as a woman I definitely feel more welcome and accepted here than in any sports forum I have ever been on. And not concidentally we have the most women regulars of any site I’ve ever seen.
Jessica, Sue etc. How do you feel about this?
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 14, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Try The Cub Reporter
I enjoy reading it most of the time especially for the incredible posts of Arizona Phil who knows more about the Cubs minor league players then Hendry BUT it is very tight knit male bonding group. I think I posted there about two years ago but never since and I have never seen any woman post there since.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 14, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh.
I hate off days.
"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 14, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same
Even worse that yesterday was double fun with Dyngus Day and all. Cubs win, polish buffets, and beer. Hard to go wrong. Stinks to have nothing on, eating healthy, and drinking water today.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 14, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today I'm grateful for it
a lot to do today (stuff arrives tomorrow tra la!). Sadly, once I start work on Monday my viewership will cut way back. This makes me very sad.
Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.
by Emelie on Apr 14, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having multiple moderators wouldn't be too bad.
Am sure SBN can afford to pay mods for the site that makes them the most money.
by xene on Apr 14, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I doubt that is very practical
but if you see something that is a serious violation you should e mail Al directly ASAP using the link on the site.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 14, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree.
I think Al should be the only moderator. Mulitple moderators would lead to lots of problems in my opinion.
by sue369 on Apr 14, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just think this site has seen overwhelming growth.
It’s bound to get bigger, too, not smaller, with Cubs success. At some point it’s just too damn big for one person to moderate. At the same time, there are enough old timers around (I think most of us know who us/they are), that we do a good job of moderating each other. I’m fine with it being either way, but it has to be an increasingly bigger and bigger job for one person. It started as Al’s own blog, so I understand the desire to retain it as such without sounding like a dictator (which he is not).
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Al, and not insulting anyone else here, is really impartial to what any one person is doing, and is fair about that. When you have more people with that type of control, you risk less objectivity, and more subjectivity, with the policing of threads, fanposts, fanshots, etc.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 14, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed and rec'd
No offense, Dan, but that’s a pretty reasonable take on it.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said, I’m fine with it going either way, because I know most of the people on here and am comfortable with any number of them acting as moderators. If it is just going to be Al, that’s fine, too, with me. No offense taken, fellow Badger.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I don't mean to step on anyone's feet here
I was just throwing out my $.02. Like you said, even if there were other moderators, chances are, it wouldn’t be Dan Satan or whatever his name was. I’m also a logically thinking adult, so I’m not going to do anything that’s going to cause trouble anyway.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 14, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having a mod who was available during games
wouldn’t be completely horrible.
Not that Al doesn’t do a good job on game thread stuff, but when he’s either at the game or going to bed early, sometimes having someone with power to do stuff round would be handy…
But its not really necessary unless Al feels that the job is something he now needs help on.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thnk Evil BCB does just this. Game thread moderator.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Looks a little somethin' like this:
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll do it.
But only if Al lends me his Uzi 9mm with a 40 watt range.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd do it
for free. The benefit of the site is worth it.
"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 14, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew Power!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
course
Al wouldn’t let me run another T-shirt project. :P
"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 14, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That WAS you, wasn't it!
I’m gonna fillibuster you to moderator.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't run the first one
but I wanted to run one myself. He decided to go with the store option.
"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 14, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...I'm pretty sure Al doesn't get paid for doing this.
So I would guess any additional mods wouldn’t either.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
serious? Al probably wont admit to it, but look at the site.
10 000 + average visitors per day and ads all over the place. SBN is most def. making money. And don’t forget the new partnership with yahoo. I bet Al is also cashing a fat check. ( not that there is anything wrong with it, Al)
by xene on Apr 14, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmpf, that's a bold assertion.
We shall see if Al confirms or denies.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that it's any of our business, but I figure he's making some money
Especially given the amount of work that running the site likely takes.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think this requires either
Al’s money. Al’s business.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't think it requires Al's money or his business?
Or you don’t think it requires a response?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A response
Making sense. Something I’m clearly not able to do today. :-P
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 14, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I agree.
I certainly wouldn’t hold it against him if he was getting some kind of monetary compensation. He certainly puts in the time.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed -- with both of you
Essentially, that’s what I was trying to say above — just didn’t do a good job of it.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 14, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"fat" check? highly doubt it.
and divided by the number of hours Al devotes to this site, I’d wager far less than minimum wage.
Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.
by Emelie on Apr 14, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
I do make some money here. How much is my business alone.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I thought BCB was a socialist website.
I expect, nay, DEMAND my cut!
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per hour of your posting?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice try.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 14, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta get to 20000 somehow.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew I should have been copyrighting my stuff....
poop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 14, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clarification: poop is not to be shared.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Thrown? Well, sure, sometimes. But never shared.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another shred of my innocence, lost.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meta BCB
another update from Al
official form here
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Apr 14, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The haikus are out
in full force today, I see.
Love these off day threads.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 14, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that is awesome.
Likely unintentional,
but still made me laugh.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Random thought
Anyone find themselves revisiting this site today hoping to see that magically, there was a game today, or some relevant news? I feel like the guy who contantly checks his fridge many times over, even though he knows what’s already in there.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 14, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You never know when a fake gamethread could spring up on some random off day.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 14, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how long people here could keep something like that going.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 14, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently you weren't around these parts last season.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember
Remember the posts during the cancelled HOF game?
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 14, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap
I do remember now. Not sure how I forgot about something like that. My bad.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 15, 2009 7:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just bored
Not that I don’t enjoy a good conversation, even if it is on the merits of what is required for a good conversation. :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 14, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT from the other thread earlier today
wanted to thank everyone for convincing me to go to Culvers for lunch today
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 14, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should everyone REC this post
to keep it on for a while?
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 14, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's on the front page...
…so I’m not sure how much more up it can get.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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