how so? too many negative feedbacks now?I have to say, things have changed since I first posted when we had our home/home.
I never considered you a rival poster either. Maybe it’s because I’m a some-time South Daytona resident and one time Ponce Inlet Lighthouse preservation association member, I don’t see rival, I see Neighbor!FWIW, I never have considered myself a "rival" poster - just someone who appreciates Alabama football and wants to enjoy some friendly conversation with others in a productive environment.
I totally understand the competitive spirit that exists in our sport and I think it's what makes it so great. But it doesn't give anyone license to go ballistic and lose all sense of composure and etiquette.
Newcomers are considered "guests" until they have been here long enough to understand and absorb the unique vibe that is a result of so many wonderful members as well as those who help run the place.
For those willing to stick it out and participate within that scope, the forum will benefit as well as the participating member.
I have often wondered why we didn't have more members representing outside programs. It's a shame really but at the end of the day it's all about balancing one's ego with the prospect of enjoying this amazing community for what it offers.
I truly appreciate the sentiment.Haha! No worries!
We have all just come to accept you as one of us despite your life choice.I truly appreciate the sentiment.
I won’t say it requires a lot of work to openly be an AU fan on a UA forum, because this truly is a great forum and it isn’t difficult, but I will admit to having bitten my tongue a few times lol.
I will also admit to missing Pitmaster. In spite of our frequent back and forth in the Plain Trouble thread, he was fun to trade barbs with and I really did like him.
Gooble Gobble. Welp, there’s my Freaks reference for the day. Time for bed.We have all just come to accept you as one of us despite your life choice.
One of us. One of us. One of us.
Not trying to speak for him, but the vibe is definitely different in here. Some of our Bama members that were not around during the home and home , and were influenced by some of Bob Stoops comments don’t have the same respect for longtime Soonerfans on the board.how so? too many negative feedbacks now?
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Without a doubt. Those of us who were around for the home and home with OU understand this comment. The change, for the most part, is with members who were not around for the bad days, their only reference is the Saban era and its successes. History has a way of repeating itself.I have to say, things have changed since I first posted when we had our home/home.
I do think those of us who have been around the board "pre-CNS" have a perspective that is unique. We certainly remember the 3 Mikes and remember the Tubby fingers.Without a doubt. Those of us who were around for the home and home with OU understand this comment. The change, for the most part, are with members who were not around for the bad days, their only reference is the Saban era and its successes. History has a way of repeating itself.
I am pretty sure that you are asked to introduce yourself when you sign up. At least, that's what I remember.I don’t mind and in fact appreciate respectful posters who to root for other teams... but do we really need an introductory thread for every new poster, Bama or otherwise?
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Isn’t that the polite thing to do? I always thought so.I don’t mind and in fact appreciate respectful posters who to root for other teams... but do we really need an introductory thread for every new poster, Bama or otherwise?
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You must not venture out much. Almost all other fan boards are like that. Realy. Just visit a few and you will be shocked.Isn’t that the polite thing to do? I always thought so.
That being said, I ventured over to an OU board recently, politely introduced myself, and absolutely could not believe the language, (sexual primarily)vulgarity, lewdness, and just brash immaturity that I encountered. It was absolutely horrible and the most unwelcoming I’ve ever felt going onto an opponents message board. It made me really appreciate what we have here.
This site asks for new members - no matter their school affiliation - to introduce themselves.I don’t mind and in fact appreciate respectful posters who to root for other teams... but do we really need an introductory thread for every new poster, Bama or otherwise?
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D35...what OU board did you look at? Please tell me it wasn’t LandThieves...Isn’t that the polite thing to do? I always thought so.
That being said, I ventured over to an OU board recently, politely introduced myself, and absolutely could not believe the language, (sexual primarily)vulgarity, lewdness, and just brash immaturity that I encountered. It was absolutely horrible and the most unwelcoming I’ve ever felt going onto an opponents message board. It made me really appreciate what we have here.
If y’all had to win it all, I am glad it was against Oregon. I wouldn’t have been that upset if you had beat Free Seafood University.Oregon Blitzkrieg was a special case.