Win Or Lose

[silverbear]

can I tag along? I'm earnest

You can take notes, I may want to write my memoirs afterward... I thought I'd call it Troll Baiting for Dummies, then I figured the trolls would figure I wrote it FOR them... so I'll have to work on the title...

So, it's Earnest Sacamano, not Bob??

 

[Hostile]

I found this place simply because I am a longtime Cowboys fan. I came here with no agenda (what kind of "agenda" would really matter anyway?)

I found out IN A HURRY that if you dared to express a negative view concerning this team you were going to be labeled a troll, called a moron, have it suggested that you end your life, etc etc etc.

The only time I see people jumped in this way is when every opinion of the team they have is negative.

I've been accused of being too negative in the past too. It does require thick skin.

It is not the "agenda boys" who are doing these things. It is the members with thousands of posts who act like this.

It is unfortunate that some seem to need the agreement of everyone in order to find peace within themselves but that is a personal issue that must be dealt with by the individual.

This is what I was talking about. People genuinely not liking each other.

I personally am VERY HAPPY about the success of this team. I want more though. There are many examples of teams getting 12, 13 even 14 wins in the regular season and getting bounced in the playoffs because when push came to shove, against quality competition, their weeknesses were exposed.

The minute you stop trying to identify and eliminate your weaknesses is the minute you you become ripe for the picking.

Again, it's when everything is negative, and nothing is positive that issues arise. At 10-1 it isn't advisable to only be negative. Something has to make you happy.

Yes, enjoy the moment. Dont be to hard on those that only want to get better and look to see what needs to be done in that regard.

We all want to get better, not just the people complaining. Even the Pollyannas want to get better. You think they wouldn't love to beat the Patriots? or to be 11-0? Come on.

Or at least make it known on registration that only the good things will be talked about. I would have stopped the registration process right there myself.

How do you as admin feel about the name calling and thread hijacking that goes on? Wouldn't just ignoring the posts be more in the interest of the forum, as well as more respectful to all?

This is exactly what I'm talking about. The dislike between posters.

No one wishes some posters would just ignore each other more than I do. I promise you that. As a staff we cannot force people to have and share any opinions. We try not to let the bickering get out of hand. You as a poster can do more to help with this than we can. We have no idea when something offends you if you don't let us know. We try and prevent it, but there are only 11 of us altogether and we don't see every post. We just don't.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

You can take notes, I may want to write my memoirs afterward... I thought I'd call it Troll Baiting for Dummies, then I figured the trolls would figure I wrote it FOR them... so I'll have to work on the title...

So, it's Earnest Sacamano, not Bob??

no, Earnest is my middle name

get it right

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

This is what I was talking about. People genuinely not liking each other.

This is exactly what I'm talking about. The dislike between posters.

.

Well I must admit there are a few posters here who I dislike, mostly those who attack what I say not because of what is said but the fact it is being typed north of the border.

 

[smarta5150]

Well I must admit there are a few posters here who I dislike, mostly those who attack what I say not because of what is said but the fact it is being typed north of the border.

Ehhhhh, you don't make any sense because we never know what the heck you are talking abooooot.

Man do I dis-like Canadians :bang2:

 

[Hostile]

Well I must admit there are a few posters here who I dislike, mostly those who attack what I say not because of what is said but the fact it is being typed north of the border.

I wish they'd put you on ignore and you them then.

JMO

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Ehhhhh, you don't make any sense because we never know what the heck you are talking abooooot.

Man do I dis-like Canadians :bang2:

that's because you do not talk proper English, just some rebellious version you developed since 1776

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Well I must admit there are a few posters here who I dislike, mostly those who attack what I say not because of what is said but the fact it is being typed north of the border.

continuing excuses for Michael VIck won't fly

no matter where you're from

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

continuing excuses for Michael VIck won't fly

no matter where you're from

Saying that being indicted does not equal guilt or that it is atrocious the way his crew fell over themselves to be a stoolie is hardly making excuses for Michael Vick

 

[silverbear]

no, Earnest is my middle name

get it right

It's not important, you won't be getting any credit when I write those memoirs...

 

[silverbear]

Ehhhhh, you don't make any sense because we never know what the heck you are talking abooooot.

Man do I dis-like Canadians :bang2:

Tell the hoser to take off, eh??

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Saying that being indicted does not equal guilt or that it is atrocious the way his crew fell over themselves to be a stoolie is hardly making excuses for Michael Vick

I'm not going to get into the whole thing again, but you had excuses running up your arse

going after the informants was classic

 

[Bob Sacamano]

It's not important, you won't be getting any credit when I write those memoirs...

who says I want to be in your memoirs? I'm going to start a volume of my own

mods, prepare yourselves for the onslaught

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I'm not going to get into the whole thing again, but you had excuses running up your arse

going after the informants was classic

When the "informants" are also criminals and involved, it is hard to be upset when one says negative things about them being stoolies

 

[gimmesix]

I think I used to enjoy Dallas winning more before I became a part of the Cowboys message board community.

Now, I either log on and read about what Dallas did wrong in its victory, or am busy breaking down what the Cowboys did wrong to have something to contribute.

Spags wrote an article (I think it was about Aikman) about taking time to enjoy what we've got because before we know it, it will be gone. I think we all need to at least make a mental list of everything that is right about this team ... and be thankful for those things.

 

[LowTech]

I just want it to be known that I hate you.........I hate you all.

There I said it.






ok......not really. Bear made a good point, we need some trolls to whoop up on because maybe with the lack of trolls, we're turning on each other.

 

[goshan]

I absolutely love and enjoy the wins as much as anyone.

But it is boring and not stimulating to me to read and post in threads where everyone piles on about how great everything is. Football (all sports) are not a perfect game - all teams are flawed and there are lessons to learn.

My personality type is to analyze and solve problems. Nothing is perfect and we can always get better.

So my point of view is this:

The issue isn't those that post threads about things that are broken (or less than optimal about the team).

The issue is those that seem offended and try to sabotage these discussions by trying to make you feel bad about it or being a blind homer and not admitting there are things that could be better.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

This is exactly what I'm talking about. The dislike between posters.

You know... its funny....


I live here in NY and when I go to sportsbar to watch the Cowboys... I always have atleast something of the cowboys on... whether its a hat and/or a shirt... etc....

I will see other Cowboys fans and some just like to ignore each other and some will just yell "Cowboys" at each other.... What I will do sometimes is look at a Cowboy fan as I am walking by or if they are walking by my table and say "COWBOYS!"..... if they put up a hand for a high five... then BAM... there ya go.... if they dont I just keep that kool aid smile and enjoy the game

So its not just on this board... some just dont like.... just to "not like"..... "thats just the way it is... some things will never change"
"they shoulda passed the law in '64 to give those who aint got brains a little more... but I'm sure it would only go so far
:laugh2:"

 

[Sarge]

Durned ol' nattering nabobs of negativity! :laugh2:

cbz? Is that you?

 

[Cbz40]

cbz? Is that you?

NO!!!!


Morning Sarge.