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Poll: Odds of a Rockets-trade during the 2003 Draft

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by padgett316, Jun 26, 2003.

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What chance is there that the Rockets make a move tonight?

  1. Less than 10%

    67 vote(s)
    40.6%

  2. 25%

    39 vote(s)
    23.6%

  3. 50%

    31 vote(s)
    18.8%

  4. 75%

    14 vote(s)
    8.5%

  5. No Doubt - 100%

    14 vote(s)
    8.5%
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  1. Nomar

    Nomar Member

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    The addition of numbers such as '316' or '133', etc., to the end of Internet Screennames was brought on by the fact that many people wanted the same name.

    For instance, If I wanted the email address Nomar@yahoo.com, I probably wouldn't get it. I would have to add Nomar316@yahoo.com.

    However, on a BBS like this one, you could have simply registered as Padgett. There is usually no need for the numbers unless you want to be Steve Francis or Yao Ming or something like that.
     
    #21 Nomar, Jun 26, 2003
  2. heypartner

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    so, Nomar give me your take on the fact the original UBB registered said:

    User Name* [__________]

    and that we have an old man here with an asterix following his nick. :D
     
    #22 heypartner, Jun 26, 2003
  3. padgett316

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    It's not so much that I'm not willing to laugh at myself as that I don't get the humor, really, but no need to continue something beyond my comprehension. And I was not aware how un-cool it was to put numbers after names in the cyber-world. I was aware that numbers would help avoid duplication, but I didn't that the use of numbers was confined to those situations only. I will remember that next time. I'm also a little offended that no one has recognized the humor in my responses. If you re-read them, you might realize that I don't need to 'relax' quite as much as you might think. There is a subtle sense of sarcasm involved, quite a bit subtler than what is required to call-out someone for numbers-in-a-screen-name or typing-poll-in-the-subject-of-a-thread-even-though-it's-going-to-show-up-automatically, though those 2 are certainly classic examples of non-stop amusement to most Americans, I agree.
     
    #23 padgett316, Jun 26, 2003
  4. finalsbound

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    Yeah, I originally tried to register as "Padget45," (cause you know how much I love Scott Padgett), but apparantly there are many who aspire to have that honorable moniker.
     
    #24 finalsbound, Jun 26, 2003
  5. verse

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    why not john3:16?

    or austin3:16?

    that would've been much cooler.
     
    #25 verse, Jun 26, 2003
  6. heypartner

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    Hey, MacBeth, isn't a legitimate definition of "subtle" humor "something beyond most American's comprehension."

    heyrelaxpardner, I don't think you can get anymore defensive in this thread. it is more innocent fun that you seem to comprehend.
     
    #26 heypartner, Jun 26, 2003
  7. padgett316

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    I think Bill Shakespeare would agree that the difference between "subtle humor" and your posts being "something beyond most Americans' comprehension" is the lack of anything substantially funny existing in your posts. But I could be wrong there...I mean, I have a number in my nickname - what could I know!!! And I didn't think any versions of the word "defense" were permitted on a Rockets BBS...

    Padgett316 - few down here in Texas seem to know much about basketball, a sport that the current NBA hardly truly resembles, although some Rockets fans on this board aren't half-bad. Coming from Kentucky, maybe my expectations are just too high Maybe to oblige some of the curious Clutch-fans, I'll start a Poll (and type the word "poll" in the subject line) to get everyone's guesses on where my nickname comes from.
     
    #27 padgett316, Jun 26, 2003
  8. heypartner

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    Ah yes! I think everyone here would agree that most of the humor in this thread exists in your responses.

    oh, and I think President Bush would agree that the difference between your poll and the one posted right before yours (" Poll: Will the Rockets make a move today?") is beyond his comprehenture. Still, there must be a subtle difference in this poll that most all American's don't comprehend.
     
    #28 heypartner, Jun 26, 2003
  9. verse

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    my, aren't we pretentious?:rolleyes:
     
    #29 verse, Jun 26, 2003
  10. verse

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    heyfishingpartner:


    i can't tell if that's a shark or a guppy you're reelin' in.
     
    #30 verse, Jun 26, 2003
  11. JuanValdez

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    Padgett, I was messing with you because of your hostile response to HP. But, I usually try to stay above that sort of thing, even if I don't always succeed. So I apologize for piling on.
     
    #31 JuanValdez, Jun 26, 2003
  12. heypartner

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    hehe, you're named after Scott Padgett, afterall. Now that's both beyond my most American's comprehension and funny, at the same time.

    in the immortal words of Lyle Lovett:

    <i>So won't you let me help you Mister
    Just pull your hat down the way I do
    And buy your pants just a little longer
    And next time somebody laughs at you

    You just tell 'em you're not from Texas
    That's right you're not from Texas
    That's right you're not from Texas
    But Texas wants you anyway</i>
     
    #32 heypartner, Jun 26, 2003
  13. padgett316

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    I really should have taken more time to come up with a more clever nickname. I know that it really does represent more than a series of letters that I type in to view this BBS. Everyone across the world knows that the 'nickname' should exude every fiber of who you are. Like 'heypardner', for instance - now that obviously puts you in a class that will never be visited be mere mortals like Padgett316. My visit to this site today reminds me why I, like most people, hates the NBA, no matter how hard we try to still follow it.
     
    #33 padgett316, Jun 26, 2003
  14. Malakai 2001

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    If it matters Padgett ...I dont have a problem with your name:) :)
     
    #34 Malakai 2001, Jun 26, 2003
  15. heypartner

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    ah, but there is something very subtle and "cyber-genius" clever in the moniker "heypartner" that you are just not comprehending.

    poor poor padgett316...
    loves bball | hates the pros.
    loves the Jazz | can't admit it on this bbs
    loves Texas BBQ | thinks the cooks are stupid bball fans who remind him why he hates the NBA just because he clumsily started a silly, mindless bball poll for a Kentucky fan.
     
    #35 heypartner, Jun 26, 2003
  16. verse

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    definitely a guppy.


    yep.


    it's a guppy.
     
    #36 verse, Jun 26, 2003
  17. RIET

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    You need to learn about paragraphs before people take you seriously.

    1 sentence paragraphs are great because it gives it a "dramatic pause" feel.

    Like every word you're saying is smart and stuff.

    Try it.
     
    #37 RIET, Jun 26, 2003
  18. padgett316

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    I don't hate the NBA - I follow it closely, but I can't digest an entire game, and I think the players are entirely overpaid and underachieving. I don't like the Jazz one bit. I do like Texas BBQ, but your clever wit again has me befuddled with your intense 'cooks' analogy, wherever it attempts to poitn. I don't think NBA fans are stupid for liking the NBA, but I certainly enjoy watching the NBA of 20 years ago or college basketball today more than I enjoy watching the NBA today. I also hate how ESPN has taken the NBA's 'street popularity' to heart by flying as many of their black personalities down to the playoffs as possible, regardless of their credentials. I really think thought having Tirico, Scott, Frasier, Anthony, Elliott, Carter, Saunders, etc. all in one spot with only the play-by-play guys (whose faces are rarely shown in the broadcast) was a little over-the-top.
     
    #38 padgett316, Jun 26, 2003
  19. padgett316

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    I would but I'm trying to save bandwidth. Have some courtesy for this free site and minimize your content, please.
     
    #39 padgett316, Jun 26, 2003
  20. Band Geek Mobster

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    I must say that this thread has turned out to be much more entertaining than what the title indicated...
     
    #40 Band Geek Mobster, Jun 26, 2003
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