Respect is what makes our forum work

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Bobhaze said:
I would like to find out what would happen around here if we were to win even an NFC championship. It’s been so long, it’s hard to imagine.
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You and I have both been around long enough to know that this fan base would FIND something to piss and moan about. The Championship game was too close.. McCarthy didn't call all his timeouts.. Zeke fumbled in the first quarter.. Dak threw an interception that almost cost us the game.. Tank didn't have a sack.. The other team scored.. we should have shut them out.. They'll find something..
 
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RonnieT24 said:
You and I have both been around long enough to know that this fan base would FIND something to piss and moan about. The Championship game was too close.. McCarthy didn't call all his timeouts.. Zeke fumbled in the first quarter.. Dak threw an interception that almost cost us the game.. Tank didn't have a sack.. The other team scored.. we should have shut them out.. They'll find something..
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Sure. That’s what makes a forum work. Opinions. Not agreeing opinions. Opinions.
 
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Bobhaze said:
I hope you will allow me a moment to remind all of us here of the importance of respecting each other as fellow Cowboys fans….

When each of us signed up to be a part of this great forum, we agreed to follow its guiding rules. Three of the most important of those rules are as follows:
#8 - You will not personally attack or insult other members.
#9 - You will not troll or antagonize other members.
#10 - You will not stalk or continuously harass other members.
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This is a forum. Which means it is purposely and intentionally designed to provide an opportunity for all to offer a variety of opinions. Like all opinion forums, having one set of common views is not going to happen. In fact the variety of opinions are what makes this place work!

Let me make a serious suggestion for anyone who lowers themselves below the standard we have set for mutual respect around here: When someone posts something you disagree with, tell them why you disagree, WITHOUT THE NAME CALLING AND INSULTS. It’s that simple. You can say, “Here’s where I disagree…” or “I think you’re wrong about ____”.

If we allow disrespect, insults, name-calling, etc to happen around here, we are literally destroying this great forum. What makes this place work is not that there is one right way to be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. This place works because we can disagree without trying to harass, demean or disrespect our fellow fans.

I love this forum and respect everyone who takes the time to offer their opinions- even those I disagree with. If we’re going to keep this forum great, we must all do a better job of respecting each other.
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Personally, I like a good, spirited debate. More often than not, I learn something hearing an opposing view. Spirited doesn't mean rude or disrespectful, though.

Nothing turns me off quicker in these sort of forums, however, than having the conversation devolve in name-calling.

So, thanks @Bobhaze for the not-so-subtle reminder of forum decorum.
 
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Bobhaze said:
I hope you will allow me a moment to remind all of us here of the importance of respecting each other as fellow Cowboys fans….

When each of us signed up to be a part of this great forum, we agreed to follow its guiding rules. Three of the most important of those rules are as follows:
#8 - You will not personally attack or insult other members.
#9 - You will not troll or antagonize other members.
#10 - You will not stalk or continuously harass other members.
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This is a forum. Which means it is purposely and intentionally designed to provide an opportunity for all to offer a variety of opinions. Like all opinion forums, having one set of common views is not going to happen. In fact the variety of opinions are what makes this place work!

Let me make a serious suggestion for anyone who lowers themselves below the standard we have set for mutual respect around here: When someone posts something you disagree with, tell them why you disagree, WITHOUT THE NAME CALLING AND INSULTS. It’s that simple. You can say, “Here’s where I disagree…” or “I think you’re wrong about ____”.

If we allow disrespect, insults, name-calling, etc to happen around here, we are literally destroying this great forum. What makes this place work is not that there is one right way to be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. This place works because we can disagree without trying to harass, demean or disrespect our fellow fans.

I love this forum and respect everyone who takes the time to offer their opinions- even those I disagree with. If we’re going to keep this forum great, we must all do a better job of respecting each other.
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Amen!! :thumbup::clap:
 
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Bobhaze said:
Of course. Being able to express your opinion- complaints or praise- that’s why this place exists. And yes I was around back in the day.
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Ahhh... rec.sports.football.nfl.dallascowboys.. what a fun ride that was.. Not quite as interactive and colorful (nor as full of ads) as these new formats.. but the flame wars were epic!!! LOL! I have buddies that I met online back then with whom I have attended games and am still in contact with to this day. Some have since passed on to the next plane as well. Hands down the worst thing about gittin old is burying your friends..
 
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The ignore button is your friend, everyone. In fact I see that there's ignored content in this post.

Seriously, this is a place for friendly debate - we're all fans of the same team. When someone is lowering themselves to insults or spamming the board, no need to wait for a mod. Just hit that ignore button.
 
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Bobhaze said:
I hope you will allow me a moment to remind all of us here of the importance of respecting each other as fellow Cowboys fans….

When each of us signed up to be a part of this great forum, we agreed to follow its guiding rules. Three of the most important of those rules are as follows:
#8 - You will not personally attack or insult other members.
#9 - You will not troll or antagonize other members.
#10 - You will not stalk or continuously harass other members.
​
This is a forum. Which means it is purposely and intentionally designed to provide an opportunity for all to offer a variety of opinions. Like all opinion forums, having one set of common views is not going to happen. In fact the variety of opinions are what makes this place work!

Let me make a serious suggestion for anyone who lowers themselves below the standard we have set for mutual respect around here: When someone posts something you disagree with, tell them why you disagree, WITHOUT THE NAME CALLING AND INSULTS. It’s that simple. You can say, “Here’s where I disagree…” or “I think you’re wrong about ____”.

If we allow disrespect, insults, name-calling, etc to happen around here, we are literally destroying this great forum. What makes this place work is not that there is one right way to be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. This place works because we can disagree without trying to harass, demean or disrespect our fellow fans.

I love this forum and respect everyone who takes the time to offer their opinions- even those I disagree with. If we’re going to keep this forum great, we must all do a better job of respecting each other.
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Great great post!! This has been my issue for years and why I was done. It's as it you don't feel the same as others, you're wrong for being human and having an opinion. At the end of the day we are ALL cowboys fans, that's all that matters
 
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Bobhaze said:
I hope you will allow me a moment to remind all of us here of the importance of respecting each other as fellow Cowboys fans….

When each of us signed up to be a part of this great forum, we agreed to follow its guiding rules. Three of the most important of those rules are as follows:
#8 - You will not personally attack or insult other members.
#9 - You will not troll or antagonize other members.
#10 - You will not stalk or continuously harass other members.
​
This is a forum. Which means it is purposely and intentionally designed to provide an opportunity for all to offer a variety of opinions. Like all opinion forums, having one set of common views is not going to happen. In fact the variety of opinions are what makes this place work!

Let me make a serious suggestion for anyone who lowers themselves below the standard we have set for mutual respect around here: When someone posts something you disagree with, tell them why you disagree, WITHOUT THE NAME CALLING AND INSULTS. It’s that simple. You can say, “Here’s where I disagree…” or “I think you’re wrong about ____”.

If we allow disrespect, insults, name-calling, etc to happen around here, we are literally destroying this great forum. What makes this place work is not that there is one right way to be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. This place works because we can disagree without trying to harass, demean or disrespect our fellow fans.

I love this forum and respect everyone who takes the time to offer their opinions- even those I disagree with. If we’re going to keep this forum great, we must all do a better job of respecting each other.
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thanks occasionally this needs to be said
 
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