I just wanted to drop in here (in the WRONG forum) and make a mention about rookies to the cc.net bulletin board. Many of us are very familiar with one another and understand the nuances of posting... [*]what forums to use for particular subjects [*]what and and are for [*]the personalities of individual posters In other words, we know what to expect because we are used to it here. We have developed a community of well over a thousand regular (or irregular) posters. For every poster, there is at least one lurker and I would bet far more. People from all over the world read this board for info about the Rockets and why shouldn't they? Where else do you get scoops on Rockets info faster? Nowhere! Even though the vast majority of us have no connection to the Rockets whatsoever, everything from overheard cell phone conversations to chance encounters with players at the mall can lead to information on our team. I've said it many times, a thousand (or two or three or four) pairs of eyes are better than one! That having been said, it has always been a goal of cc.net and should be a goal of all of us as posters to encourage new posters as much as possible. We all know the consequences of overbearing administrators that squelch the free dialogue of other boards and we know the boards that are so open and wild, many of us wouldn't WANT to visit there for fear our heads would be bitten off at every turn. We try to keep a balance on this board between a totally free exchange of ideas and a moderated one. With that in mind, I ask that we all go easy on new posters. For every newbie that ends up as Bob Rainey, there is one that will become Will. Ok, maybe not Will. Anyway, the last thing any of us should want is to discourage people from posting. It just takes away from the conversation. I'm glad that there are people out there looking after the well-being of the board as much as I am glad we are all talking about the Rockets. But, I think we all want to keep it that way and the best way to do that is to go easy on new guys. It think it is obvious when we have a troll or problem child on our hands. ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama
Sorry to say this Jeff but Wrong Forum. ------------------ "Break off the block like Maurice Green" --- Steve Francis President of the Moochie Norris fan club.
Who's been eating the Rookies for Lunch again? ------------------ "The things I enjoy most, I suck at: 1) Sex: everything's fine until she makes noises." - Achebe
I don't mind whatever new posters post as long as they don't become more of an ass than me. That's no easy task. I encourage everyone to participate with my wonderful posts!! Join in one and all, bask in the glory that is a CriscoKidd post!! ------------------ snap crackle pop
Mango. Partake of the fruit and be eaten alive. LOL! I included a smilie in my admonishing, so y'all can't touch me!!! ------------------ "Light travels faster than sound, so some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak." -- Brian Williams (now Bison Dele) commenting on Isiah Thomas.
Just remember, just because you dont have a bunch of posts, your still special. Look at me! ------------------ The next time I have meat and mashed potatoes, I think I'll put a very large blob of potatoes on my plate with just a little piece of meat. And if someone asks me why i didn't get more meat, ill just say, "Oh, you mean this?" and pull out a big piece of meat from inside the blob of potatoes, where ive hidden it. Good magic trick, huh?
Nomar, you are correct! but once Heypee loses all his mighty 5000 posts he will be nothing!! bwahahaha!!! ------------------ snap crackle pop
For about a month until he gets his post count back to 1-2k. You know how he can go on a posting frenzy now and again. ------------------ Charles Barkely on the Raptors defeating the Knicks in Round 1 :"I think it was the Lord. The Lord was with the Raptors. You know the Knicks like to talk so much about religion, but I think the Lord was a Raptor fan."
I'm with you Nomar,just look at my post count and registration date,but I feel SPECIAL The thing is,Mango has me intimidated, I wish I could post as much as HeyP ------------------ The time is now,step up.
I don't mind new posters as long as they don't talk about sabonis and ewing coming to the rockets. ------------------
Jeffs new web site: www.saveournewposters.com ------------------ [This message has been edited by crash5179 (edited May 27, 2001).]
And if you are a troll, go to this web site! ------------------ The Protrolls.com message boards! Protrolls.com! Home of Turn, Tweak, and all your demented favorites!
Paging Mango! Come in Mango! Crisco dont worry, no one can even remotely come close to being as big an ASS as you. (Mango notwithstanding) And what kind of gay ass name is Houstone? That is the dumbest name on this whole stupid board! ------------------
ROckets03, Do you pay Clutch to keep your registration/membership in force? Your survival always amazes me. I feel another 50 post deduction coming. Mango ------------------ Get it right or just don't do it! Resistance is futile....you will be assimilated. Start more Webber threads!
I'll never live that down, will I? ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama
Well, look at that! I've passed Rockets03 in post count! I really do have no life! I mean, ------------------ The Protrolls.com message boards! Protrolls.com! Home of Turn, Tweak, and all your demented favorites!
Hey relax newbie! You see that smiley face " " It means I was just pulling your leg. Mango please dont talk to me. ------------------
