Dan

Greetings, and welcome.

I've noticed that there has been a influx of new members recently. We're glad you came, but it seems that some of you aren't getting off on the right foot.

Here's somethings to think about as you're posting.

Be mindfull that a lot of us have been here for a LONG time, so we know each other's buttons, and know what certain posters personalities are. Don't come in here bring gruff or confrontational, etc. Take some time to know the board, and slowly weed yourself in.

Also, some rules that are for us to follow (albeit, you'll notice that it's hard to enforce them all because there's a LOT of us here). They used to be on the site, but Im not sure where they are.

Masked swearing is a no no. So, don't go B**** or F#*K, etc. spell it out, and thats good enough.

Don't link to offensive adult natured material, or pictures.

If a mod edits something you did, they'll either explain it in the post itself, or send you a PM. Sometimes, it's kind of obvious (like calling a poster a dork, jerk, whatever) so they might not send you a PM or make mention of why it happened. Suffice to say, it's nothing personal. In most cases, mods hate having to edit things. So the less you make it so we have to, the better it will be for us, and the board.

But whatever you do, unless you want an automatic 3 day vacation, don't edit over a mods (or CM's or admins) edit. There is no if's , ands or buts about those. You do that, and there is no warning. You are gone asap.

provide a link to an article, not the whole article.

Arguing is encouraged (hell, it's 95% of the posts here)...being respectful is encouraged too. We mods admit that we don't always catch all of the stuff that happens. There's what, 75 of you and 4 of us mods (of which mostly is 2 mods aren't on much).

All in all, enjoy the board. Be kind, respectful and realize that it's easy to be a newbie and totally and utterly piss off members on here and cause more problems than it's worth.

thanks

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A Buddhist walks up to a hot dog vendor and says "Make me one with everything".

when will the loss of life end?

The world respects the power of our example, not an example of our power.

I'd like to say I made this, but I didn't

B_&_B

Becoming a supporting member and having an avatar with an attractive women in a bikini gets you many rep points.

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"People say we are coming, but I almost think it's to the point where we are here," he said. "I think it's no longer coming. We are here now."... Brandon Roy.

Masbee

Welcome to all the new blood.

Some posters here are sharks.

Other useful information:

Hap (er, Smile) is mostly wrong, but he posts a lot, so he's got that going for him.

Masbee is mostly right, but he doesn't post very often, which is rude, and he annoyingly refers to himself in the third-person.

Masbee

This is an opinion board, and there are no "right" or "wrong" opinions, so don't take things too seriously.

(Did Masbee just contradict himself?)

(Did Masbee just say that out loud?)

Dan

I honestly can't argue against that.

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A Buddhist walks up to a hot dog vendor and says "Make me one with everything".

when will the loss of life end?

The world respects the power of our example, not an example of our power.

I'd like to say I made this, but I didn't

ProudBFan

Oh, and it is common practice to automatically put ProudBFan on your Ingore list.

Just do it.

PBF

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RedHot&Rolling

PLEASE save yourself grief and good reputation by making points and supporting those points of view with background, data, or explanation. Please don't just make flippent statements and expect them to go unchallenged. It won't happen.

Welcome to BBB.net.

BTW - if you don't like our rules - go to O-Live, or become a Pistons board poster. Thanks.

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OSU Beavers Alumni & Fan since Ralph Miller's Orange Express -

"Fans cheer when they have reason to." Stop the programmed noise!!

Dan

I meant to say that actually. If you think you can post the way you do at Oregonlive, or ESPN, you're in for a short visit.

Also, if you're a formerly banned member, we'll find out.

if you're a member who's worn out his welcome (we all know the names of these posters) we'll find out and deal with you.

outside of that, have fun and please don't make new subjects for every new post you make.

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A Buddhist walks up to a hot dog vendor and says "Make me one with everything".

when will the loss of life end?

The world respects the power of our example, not an example of our power.

I'd like to say I made this, but I didn't

It's_GO_Time

I'm guessing many of the new memebers have been reading for a while (now forced to join in order to read) and know the score here.

yakbladder

You'd think, and yet from reading some of the new posts you'd be surprised...

It's_GO_Time

I haven't been around for all the new members posts, so I'll go check it out before saying anything. I just know that it can be tough be a new poster on this board . . . but your usually a voice of reason (don't let that go to your bladder . . . er . . .head), so I'm guessing some new members came in here firing bullets . . .

Utherhimo

yes and that second best league is Euroleague

THE NBA NEEDS to expand! OKC and Vancouver!

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WELCOME RUDY, BAYLESS and Batum to the Blazer Tribe: wear the Scarlet and Black with Pride. HAIL THE NORTH WEST! LONG LIVE OREGON!

00 this season is for YOU!!!! RIP!

RedHot&Rolling

Just because forced to join - doesn't mean forced to respond/post inappropriately.

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Trail Blazers Fan since Walton was injured the first time!
OSU Beavers Alumni & Fan since Ralph Miller's Orange Express -

"Fans cheer when they have reason to." Stop the programmed noise!!

It's_GO_Time

I agree. Reading back through my post, forced was a poor choice of words. My only point is that the I think the influx of memebers was because at one point you needed to be a member to read the board.

If new or old members respond inappropriately, there are enough posters on this board to put them in their place and have them go back to being visitors.

FYI_I haven't read the inappropriate posts (although I don't doubt it). My concern is it is tough for some new posters and I know I became overly defensive and thus aggressive or even inappropriate when I was first here (maybe some feel I am still inappropriate .) Just concerned that was the situation, but doesn't sound like it.

So my next excuse for the new members is maybe they are being inappropriate as a means to vent off the frustration from yesterday's ping pong ball conspiracy against the Blazers.