The 2017 state of the board discussion thread

Marine1

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Interesting board. I like to read far more than post. I personally dislike the personal attacks on kids but paid coaches are fair game. Some posters take it too far but that's the nature of the beast. What's most interesting is nowhere else where I hang out are Gator fans even close to the negativity seen on this board. Some negativity....and frustration....but nothing like this.

But truthfully all the BS is what makes it fun. I wouldn't change anything.
 

stephenPE

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nowhere else where I hang out are Gator fans even close to the negativity seen on this board. Some negativity....and frustration....but nothing like this.
It is a reflection of the ownership. Angry folks all around here....................Maybe after this regime change it will abate some but Im guessing.........................NOT.
 

oxrageous

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It is a reflection of the ownership. Angry folks all around here....................Maybe after this regime change it will abate some but Im guessing.........................NOT.
I'm assuming this is some kind of a swipe at me. Have you considered spending some time on Swamp Gas and their "happy" folks? You can wear your "0-10-1" vest patch with honor over there.
 

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We've had 200 members log in since I started this thread, but only 77 have commented. Pipe up, weenies! We want to hear from you.
Since you personally asked me...

I read the whole thread. Pretty much everyone agrees that there is a negative tone on the board, mostly due to hand full of posters. Some people just can't handle that. Those still here obviously deal with it but no one really enjoys the negativity. We don't need nanny state involvement. People just need to simply not read/respond to some of the absurdly negative posts or use the ignore function. Honestly if most of the posters did that, you would probably find that the negative posters would tone it down some.
 

Punto

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Regarding the Board's Negativity:
Yes, it's been mainly negative, but I think that's just the result of many of fans' reacting to the program's downward slide (overall) since Urban quit the for first time, and it is somewhat understandable. Still, I think some people have been a little too over-the-top panicky about Mac, and I tend to see (thru orange-and-blue tinted glasses) that the program has the makings for some big improvements. (That being said, another loss to FSUCKS this season, and I may be changing my tune completely.)

When I correctly pointed out (on many occasions, and many years ago) that Foley, Urban, and Muschamp had broken the Program, I was told to drink bleach, I was banned from posting, and (worst of all) I was accused of being an FSUCKS fan. That was back in the days (before this board) when it was considered blasphemy to say anything negative, and fans were completely delusional about the state of the program (political commentary deleted). Those days on the board, however, were not an improvement over these days on the board, since people were deluded in the opposite direction.

There needs to be some middle ground, since group-think is a no-win situation for anybody. A board's overall negativity should be tempered by some actual analysis, or an actual view of reality. Are we as good as I'd like the team to be? Hell no, but, that doesn't mean that I don't see some of the good that's happening either, and that I haven't enjoyed some of the wins over the last two seasons. I think that if we can get some consistent, uninjured, and un-suspended, QB play for a full season, that we'd all be pleasantly surprised.

Ultimately, what happens on the field will determine what direction the program and the board are going in. Until then, people should be able to say what they want, but they also should be able to back up their positions with some facts.

Anyways regarding B-Ball: despite the slight stumble at the finish, I'm really happy that we are finally heading back to the Big Dance. Go Gators!
 
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EuroGator

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I'm assuming this is some kind of a swipe at me. Have you considered spending some time on Swamp Gas and their "happy" folks? You can wear your "0-10-1" vest patch with honor over there.

I am grateful that this board exists and that I'm allowed membership here. I'm glad I was invited and I continue to stay (and even pay) because I'm grateful for the board. Ox, you're the owner, leader and head honcho here. As such, you get quite a bit of honor and gratitude. At the same time, if you ask people to share their thoughts on the board, I would expect you to get some feedback that includes criticism of you, your approach and your board ...directly connected to you and your role. I hope that this doesn't come as a surprise to you.

I've already shared a lot of thoughts on the culture of the board. The brief summary is that I've been a part of boards with worse culture and some with better. I do think that your approach allows, if not fosters, a culture that is good enough but isn't great. Still, I value the board enough to continue to come here and to contribute and I hope to continue doing so. There are things I'd change about my mobile phone, car, apartment, church, computer, etc., etc. That doesn't mean I wouldn't choose them or be grateful for them.

Furthermore, I haven't shared my thoughts in relation to the operation and technology of the board. On that front, I've never been a member of a board that worked better and had great features. You deserve unreserved praise for the board's overall operation and technology. Great job!

So, thanks for the board. Thanks for the thread. Don't be surprised or discouraged if you find that some here believe the board could be better and lay some of the responsibility at your feet. ...and always remember...

You're still our favorite poster.
:stars:
 

88drgator

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74 members have posted in this thread. We need more. If you haven't yet put in your 2 cents, do it or be permanently banned.
It's bad enough not to get a BD thread because one doesn't post enough, but this plain {inset swastika here} Heil!!!
 

crosscreekcooter

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It's bad enough not to get a BD thread because one doesn't post enough, but this plain {inset swastika here} Heil!!!
How about a prostate exam Doc?
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L-boy

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Or.... personally ask the owner to be banned. But I guess that's kinda the same thing.

You are really wrapped up about this issue. Why? I guess I should have more sympathy to your situation. I am sure it is very difficult and stressful being a male nurse.
 

L-boy

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I'm assuming this is some kind of a swipe at me. Have you considered spending some time on Swamp Gas and their "happy" folks? You can wear your "0-10-1" vest patch with honor over there.

You asked for feedback. And you got it.

You do give off a persona of being angry most of the time. But I will say I've flung many barbs at you over the years when I think you've crossed the line when a mod and now a board owner. You've taken it like a man and never taken it personally so I respect that. And even though our views often disagree you seem to have a sincere interest in making the board better and growing it. I've seen many boards crop up only to eventually die off.
 

ThreatMatrix

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Dear Member

Thank you for taking the time to tell us why our service failed to meet your expectations.
We value your business, and would like to address your concerns as quickly as possible.
I understand your frustration, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.
Please know that I will personally be handling your case, and will be in contact with you on a regular basis, until this issue is resolved to your satisfaction. It is my goal to restore your confidence in our company by solving this problem and preventing it from happening again.
Thank you again, for your honest feedback. In the mean time go fcvk off to Gator Sports where snowflakes belong.

-Ox
 

stephenPE

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The bottom line. This is a great forum and it has all you can ask for from a site to let people interact. It is at once local and even international. You make a good product and it attracts good people. WE ALL benefit from it. At the end of the day we are (mostly) all gator fans.
 

MatthewM.

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I simply used to have way more time to post, enjoyed trying to make people laugh and the Gators were interesting enough to talk about.

I have definitely been more negative (some of it just a schtick) since the GSMB days but the direction of the football team had really taken a toll on my day to day interest. I don't follow recruiting anymore, don't really read any articles leading up to the season, threads like who the greatest 'X' position player is are worthless in my opinion, and some other factors are what typically keep me from coming by as frequently. I guess I'm just more of a game day poster now.

All that said, Ox has built the best Gator board on the internet and you won't find me anywhere other than here if it's to discuss UF.
 

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