ARMAGEDDON EAGLE said:
If it wouldn't be too cumbersome, I'd appreciate the full URL. I'd like to take a peek!
before you read that please read extremeskins list of rules. Existing members are not banned unless they break one of these....
EDIT--->EVEN IF THEY ARE COWBOYS FANS
We have many respected opponents @ extreme....
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TO OPPOSING TEAM FANS:
We'd like to take a few minutes of your time and clear up a few lingering misunderstandings, myths, and notions.
First of all, this is a website created by Commanders fans, maintained by Commanders fans, and devoted, primarily, to Commanders football. While we enjoy having visitors... we didn't leave the door open because we are hoping to have someone drop in who will change our way of thinking.
We are quite happy - although some might argue "miserable" - being Commanders fans. We continue to believe that each Sunday marks a new beginning and that eventually we will return to our days of greatness. You, of course, can laugh at that notion, but if you do it here, it probably won't be taken too kindly.
We have a ton of knowledgable fans here who know quite a bit about Commanders football, particularly, and the NFL in general -- as well as a host of other topics. We do allow a lot of Commanders machismo here because that is part of the Commanders experience. More than likely you will also read critical, disparaging, mean-spirited, and callous statements about things related to your chosen football team.
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