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It's Law.
Liar! Law left a long time ago. Some new guy named Donkey something or another has moved in and taken his place though.
It's Law.
The app is insanely easy and convenient. I know the web works great, but so does the app.I strongly agree with what Nav and Gatormadman have said.
Also, @Swamp Queen, just stop using the app. The mobile web interface is great now!
It's Law.
I dont even know what SJW is... and I haven't spouted any stats... just that in my experience, the majority of the fanbase isn't pleased.For the record, I didn't call Durty an SJW, I said "or he's "like" an SJW, spouting made up stats".
I dont even know what SJW is... and I haven't spouted any stats... just that in my experience, the majority of the fanbase isn't pleased.
Social Justice Warrior. You know, the special snowflakes protesting Trump at every corner, crying oppression, while collecting welfare, food stamps, sec 8, etc...
I dont even know what SJW is... and I haven't spouted any stats... just that in my experience, the majority of the fanbase isn't pleased.
I've taken to reading in moderation...basically going days to a week without reading bc it is the same thing over and over and over again and I'm really not missing any new or interesting discussion. And ignore only works if people don't quote everyone. But whatever, I don't expect anything to change so it is what it is in my opinion.
i apologize for all those mean things I said about youThis whole argument (and Ox's stance that real 'fans' complain) misses the whole point. Being displeased or unhappy about the state of the program does not necessitate using every moment to complain "in EVERY thread about EVERYTHING concerning Gator football/Jeremy Foley/Jim McElwain/recruiting/not being able to handle other sports being successful/Mike White/Sully/facilities" as Sas put it.
I'll add this Nav quote...
I also feel there are a few posters who constantly go out of their way to slap down anyone who dares try to "pump" or appreciate ANYTHING coach Mac and our staff does. I think this is why people are losing interest in our message board. They're simply tired of being slapped down every time they try to say "yay we got a good one, or at least we got one, where maybe last year we got nobody". We can't even be positive about anything without being labeled a dirty rotten pumper. There's a difference between balance, and allowing the negative people to continuously brow beat anyone who disagrees with them.
Notice that pump is in quotes. Gatormadman addresses this concept perfectly.
Anyone who refuses to join in the misery is considered a pumper. Don't dare express anything positive or hope for our future.
I've been called a pumper too. That's because I don't join the misery.
Nav said we need balance. I disagree with this, though I think he's close. It's not about balance, it's about doing the right thing. I don't want an even number of people on both sides mistreating each other. I want people to treat each other the right way. ...be respectful and even ...gasp... show some self restraint!
Use the bloody Ignore option people. As aka has pointed out, it works wonderfully. That alone will cut down 50% of the same back and forth that every thread turns in to. I've learned to skip the pissing matches that develop on a thread and just read the ones that focus on the purpose of the thread.
BTW Go Gators
I forgive you.i apologize for all those mean things I said about you
This board is and always should be open to discussion and differing opinions. It should never become the message board of negativity either. Balance is key. I'll be the first moderator to come out and say I've been trying really hard to restrain myself from trying to censor negative opinions because frankly, our boss makes it perfectly clear he likes it and encourages it. That said, I also feel there are a few posters who constantly go out of their way to slap down anyone who dares try to "pump" or appreciate ANYTHING coach Mac and our staff does. I think this is why people are losing interest in our message board. They're simply tired of being slapped down every time they try to say "yay we got a good one, or at least we got one, where maybe last year we got nobody". We can't even be positive about anything without being labeled a dirty rotten pumper. There's a difference between balance, and allowing the negative people to continuously brow beat anyone who disagrees with them. Balance is key. We really don't have balance. The negative posters are basically put on a pedestal here, and pumpers are shunned and shouted down.
I don't see leaving because of the negativity, but I can definitely tell you that it is getting old.
It isn't so much the negative comments when there is something bad that happens. It is more that even when something good happens there are people who automatically spin the thread into a Mac sucks discussion. It seems that is all some people want to talk about... how bad Mac is.
I don't mind a good discussion around negative items or debating strategy, but it gets very annoying when every thread on here turns into the same discussion over and over again with the same people hitting you over the head with their opinions that are stated as fact.
That said... I'm not sure what to do about it to be honest... it is a message board and unless you want to get super crazy and ban people then the board culture is created by us the members. I think the best thing is that those of us who are not "bashers" need to continue to create a positive message on the board and back each other up. Be honest... when things are bad... say they are bad, but celebrate the good stuff and don't allow the "bashers" to take over a thread.
I'm mostly a lurker and don't even sign in most of the time. I do like to read and keep up to date. It's not the negativity that bothers me - it's the constant bickering/nastiness when someone has a different point of view that turns me off. Call me a snowflake if you like.
I don't post often because I'm more of a casual fan rather than technical - I can't talk coverages etc, but I know when we suck.
I am on record saying that we still suck and Mac better get it together or he is gone. I havent been happy with things for years. That being said, I dont see the point in projectile vomiting in every single thread posted about how bad things are and how much our facilities, coaches and players all suck. I am labeled a pumper even though I am on record saying I am not happy with things. Anyone who refuses to join in the misery is considered a pumper. Dont dare express anything positive or hope for our future. That being said, there will always be a difference of opinions and views because its a message board made up of all walks of life. You will never have peace and tranquility here. If you did, you would either have ousted all the "pumpers" or the negatives and found a group of people with the same thought process. That forum would be boring and wouldnt last. I have been a forum administrator for several years and I can assure you that your not going to ever make everyone happy. People come and they go. Dont sweat it.
You know it's funny. I hated your posts when you first came on board. I used to say to myself "I hate that Gatormandan".
But you grew on me. One of my favorite posters now. Even though I agree with you about 10% of the time.