Maybe I missed the explanation, but myself and a few other posters asked what happened to Chris in Philly when it was mentioned he was banned last week. There was even a thread, which I can no longer find, dedicated to this inquiry at one point. But, again, I never saw an explanation and I would very much like to know as he is a long time poster I enjoy reading.
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In comment 13684104 I love liverwurst said:
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No, it's not good for BBI.
They think they can go all scorched earth here and take down BBI. The thing is this: I don't care. This started off in 1995 as a labor of love that eventually turned into a business. But I've always said that once it becomes too emotionally expensive to run, I'm out. I've had a great run with the site and hope to keep it going for another decade, but I can walk away.
So I have nothing to lose by banning children who want to keep testing one of the few rules I have in place. If they somehow sabotage the site, I guess they can enjoy their time at Giants.com or some other Giants website, but that's on them.
But they are not going to pressure me to change the rules by constantly misbehaving and testing me.
Take personal responsibility for your own actions.
Eric, truer words couldn't have been spoken!! Unfortunately, the mentality of the " Entitled" is running rampant on this web-page, some people would refer to them as Democrats.
Let's face it, the Giants are a New York Team, a big portion of the fan base in the Tri-State area is full of a progressive mentality. They think the world revolves around their feelings and ideas, however, it doesn't.
I think you're doing a wonderful job here and look forward to the insightful information that I find.
Thank You
Not that it bothers me or that I give a shit, I find it incredible that the mere mention of Manafort and Moore in a post leads to a little warning of "that's what got CiP kicked off"
But this garbage post which is goes above mentioning individuals but is overtly political against "Democrats" and "progressive" isn't ban-worthy... simply a "nice post that doesn't help"
Don't care and I don't think your biased with you ban in terms of politics but it's definitely inconsistent in your response alone.
Sounds like Liverwurst cracked the code! Democrats and progressives are entitled pussies! That's a hot fucking take you got there, brotha.
Fucking stupid and fucking idiotic.
I'm really glad it doesn't bother you! For something that doesn't bother someone, you sure seem to be pretty emotional and angry over it? "Fucking stupid and idiotic"?
You just don't get it, do you? Your opinion means nothing.. Life isn't fair, get over it and go back to hair dresser school tomorrow with a positive attitude, your boyfriend will thank you for it.
I should have been clearer: that post was addressed more to the mods at BBI. I don't care who they ban to be honest, but I think it's laughable that your dogshit post gets one response when the mere mention of Manafort gets a sterner warning.
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In comment 13684063 Eric from BBI said:
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No, it's not good for BBI.
They think they can go all scorched earth here and take down BBI. The thing is this: I don't care. This started off in 1995 as a labor of love that eventually turned into a business. But I've always said that once it becomes too emotionally expensive to run, I'm out. I've had a great run with the site and hope to keep it going for another decade, but I can walk away.
So I have nothing to lose by banning children who want to keep testing one of the few rules I have in place. If they somehow sabotage the site, I guess they can enjoy their time at Giants.com or some other Giants website, but that's on them.
But they are not going to pressure me to change the rules by constantly misbehaving and testing me.
Take personal responsibility for your own actions.
Eric, truer words couldn't have been spoken!! Unfortunately, the mentality of the " Entitled" is running rampant on this web-page, some people would refer to them as Democrats.
Let's face it, the Giants are a New York Team, a big portion of the fan base in the Tri-State area is full of a progressive mentality. They think the world revolves around their feelings and ideas, however, it doesn't.
I think you're doing a wonderful job here and look forward to the insightful information that I find.
Thank You
Not that it bothers me or that I give a shit, I find it incredible that the mere mention of Manafort and Moore in a post leads to a little warning of "that's what got CiP kicked off"
But this garbage post which is goes above mentioning individuals but is overtly political against "Democrats" and "progressive" isn't ban-worthy... simply a "nice post that doesn't help"
Don't care and I don't think your biased with you ban in terms of politics but it's definitely inconsistent in your response alone.
Sounds like Liverwurst cracked the code! Democrats and progressives are entitled pussies! That's a hot fucking take you got there, brotha.
Fucking stupid and fucking idiotic.
I'm really glad it doesn't bother you! For something that doesn't bother someone, you sure seem to be pretty emotional and angry over it? "Fucking stupid and idiotic"?
You just don't get it, do you? Your opinion means nothing.. Life isn't fair, get over it and go back to hair dresser school tomorrow with a positive attitude, your boyfriend will thank you for it.
Let me break it down for you: you are old, out of touch, and clearly not really tougher tan anyone else. This isn't really about anyone's political opinion, dipshit. We're merely pointing out that IF there was a true political ban, you'd be gone. Nobody is complaining about anyone's feelings except for the biggest snowflake, who is ironically yourself. You entered the thread spouting bullshit about entitled Democrats and progressives caring too much about their feelings.
For someone who likes to tell other people their "feelings" don't matter, you sure came in here as if anyone gave a shit about yours, lol.
As for "hairdresser school".... let's just say you're not very good at this whole "insult people on the internet" thing. You can't just pull out a random job you think is demeaning and toss it on someone, lol. At least try to string it back to me.
To me, this thread represents some of the worst of BBI. You would think people would cool it. Blogger's post was stupid (and he's not a stupid guy). After I warned him, Liver's post was even more stupid. And then of course, others can't let that go and escalate it even further. And then Liver's dander is up and he won't let it go. At this pissing match. And some people wonder why we just delete some threads. It's the ones that turn into the messy pissing matches where no one is innocent that always get deleted now.
I'm not really sure what you are trying to accomplish here.
FWIW, I was attempting a joke about the state of the Giants. The original version of that post included explicit references to the Seattle and Los Angeles games as reasons for welcoming banishment. I'm not sure that version was any funnier, or that it complied with BBI's terms of reference. At least it was clearer. In any case, I am sorry for crossing the line.
I should probably leave comedy to genuinely funny posters... like Chris, who I hope will be back soon.
More generally, I'm not sure there's any good way to separate entertainment from politics, especially with a reality-TV star in the White House. At the end of the day, it's Eric's site, and he makes the call. I may see Manafort and Moore as safe figures for derision (since DJT fired Manafort and endorsed Moore's opponent), but BBI obviously isn't the place for that discussion.
Now, as Banks said above, we could have chosen to bring the ban hammer down on a number of people here, but I felt this was more of a clear-the-air thread.
Confused? When in doubt, don't get political.
Eric, you are definitely accurate in saying that Les In Toronto and Big Blue Blogger would have been banned based on this thread alone, unless it's okay to talk about "Your Fake President" . People seem to want to have it both ways.
Like I said before, I was wrong in doing what I did, I'm sorry for putting you in the position to need to defend yourself on your own web-site, I'm kinda pissed at myself actually.
Just so you know, I've been coming here longer then most of the people on this thread. I'm not Artie. I was here for; the Matt In Syracuse Osi prediction, Joey In Virginia Fights, GG blowouts, Bill Barilko , Giant Kurt DAYS. LPete was one of my first friends here. I bet I know more about the Giants then most of the people on this thread. When the site did the big overhaul, I lost my handle and came back.
Sorry again for putting you in the bad spot, won't do it again
LOL @ Barilko ! Never met the guy in person, but his character on the site was similar to this guy...
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I was here for; the Matt In Syracuse Osi prediction, Joey In Virginia Fights, GG blowouts, Bill Barilko , Giant Kurt DAYS. LPete was one of my first friends here.
LOL @ Barilko ! Never met the guy in person, but his character on the site was similar to this guy...
so I disagree with whatever has caused this perception
RT also knows not to come on here
- as to Chris - well - I love the guy -- it's really up to him as to whether or not he wishes to return.
If you think this place is so mismanaged, just leave.
Quite frankly, I'm tired of the childish complaints.
But it must be worth it around training camp when all those PHAT STACKZ roll in.
I was also banned a few months ago for I have no idea what reason. Another liberal scalp for Eric's wall? You decide...
I am glad political posts are banned.
Particularly with increasing awareness of CTE, drug abuse, domestic violence, and other ills in which the sport has been implicated, it's hard to discuss football's future without some political context. It's no wonder that football discussion turns political and arouses a certain amount of passion: some of these questions touch the fundamental tensions among freedom, order, and social justice - which have strained the union since at least 1789, and aren't going away any time soon.
If we could keep it civil, BBI would be a great place to discuss these topics, because such diverse views and backgrounds are represented here. As Eric has said, the problem isn't politics per se, but our inability to touch the political third rail without igniting tribal firefights. That's why we can't have nice things.
I love liverwurst > Russia > Cuba > Pepe Silvia
The signs were there all along.
You've not been to BBI Banned Land, have you?
It's wild, man. Like Dante on mesculine. They only way out is to pucker up.
I weep for CiP's soul.
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under your assumptions, Big Blue Blogger and Les in Toronto would be gone based on this thread alone.
Now, as Banks said above, we could have chosen to bring the ban hammer down on a number of people here, but I felt this was more of a clear-the-air thread.
Confused? When in doubt, don't get political.
Eric, you are definitely accurate in saying that Les In Toronto and Big Blue Blogger would have been banned based on this thread alone, unless it's okay to talk about "Your Fake President" . People seem to want to have it both ways.
Like I said before, I was wrong in doing what I did, I'm sorry for putting you in the position to need to defend yourself on your own web-site, I'm kinda pissed at myself actually.
Just so you know, I've been coming here longer then most of the people on this thread. I'm not Artie. I was here for; the Matt In Syracuse Osi prediction, Joey In Virginia Fights, GG blowouts, Bill Barilko , Giant Kurt DAYS. LPete was one of my first friends here. I bet I know more about the Giants then most of the people on this thread. When the site did the big overhaul, I lost my handle and came back.
Sorry again for putting you in the bad spot, won't do it again
it's 2017, get with the times. Insults like "durr your boyfriend tee hee" are stupid, overdone, and honestly just archaic at this point. A relic of the old times. There's nothing wrong with being gay, there's definitely gay NFL players, and probably gay users of this site.
It's not clever and you just look like an ass.
It's not about "feelings", it's about human decency. I have many gay friends and none of them deserve to have their sexual orientation be a childish insult that people think is a zinger.
I'm partial to the Pepe Silvia one.
My sis and I love Always Sunny, so I'm getting her this wall art as part of her bday gift next week.
looks dope
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It's not about "feelings", it's about human decency. I have many gay friends and none of them deserve to have their sexual orientation be a childish insult that people think is a zinger.
What a puff, amirite?
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It's not about "feelings", it's about human decency. I have many gay friends and none of them deserve to have their sexual orientation be a childish insult that people think is a zinger.
What a puff, amirite?
The use of "grovel" is actually a quote from ex BBI members most of us would recognize as functional and competent and balanced in most non bbi life challenges.
I make no comments about Erics absolute right to define rules. ( actually agree about a ban on politics).
My comments, if I made them all, would be restricted to application of those rules and attitude. Usually, those are the precursors to an offering which will erode regardless of content improvements ( and imho the site has better content than it ever did pre 2016).
So usually, good business leaders need to carefully examine the attitude and administration by which they produce the customer experience. Even more so if the drive is to enlarge the potential donor pool.
So usually, good business leaders need to carefully examine the attitude and administration by which they produce the customer experience. Even more so if the drive is to enlarge the potential donor pool.
Bill - I am interested to know what you would have us do.
We post policy and rules, we attempt to communicate them, we even start threads about them, and email parties about their violations.
Currently, we ask that suspended posters (and the vast majority of them are repeat violators) to acknowledge that they violated the rules and indicate that they won't do it again.
Each violator is taken on a case by case basis -- and some just acknowledge what they have done and say they won't do it again, and others debate with us our right to suspend them or even what constitutes a violation. The latter are generally unsuccessful in returning.
We are not trying to embarrass anyone - and Modus -- I really don't remember you puckering up - even a little.
I'm not sure what else you would have us do to get the point across and am interested in hearing what else we should be doing for illumination purposes.
*than
We are not trying to embarrass anyone - and Modus -- I really don't remember you puckering up - even a little.
I don't go downtown without dinner.
I don't go downtown without dinner.
Doesn't that poke a hole in the accuracy of your statement?
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I don't go downtown without dinner.
Doesn't that poke a hole in the accuracy of your statement?
There won't be any hole pokin either.
Now bring some oysters and lobster and we'll see what happens.
Part of it stems from the fact that Ronnie and Phil don't seem to post here any more, and Dune, Bill and Reb seem to post less frequently. But those had some value. I'd like to see away for them to make a return.
Hi gidie
It's hard to discuss what is going on in Saudi Arabia (which is HUGE) without bringing in domestic politics
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I used to love oysters and lobsters -- thanks
Hi gidie
Hi Mr Larry
So his clique failed to bring down BBI, eh? Another Philadelphia failure.
Does this mean he'll finally answer my email
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I'm impressed Eric has kept this site going as long as he has. He has a lot more patience that I do.
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wouldn't blame him if he decided to shutdown this site..and deal with all this constant drama..lol
Much less our politicians or domestic windbags.
Also...current events there are actually likely a sign it's becoming less relevant than the the Kingdom used to be
The least he could do is at least respond to this thread and let everyone know what he did while on on vacation.
Gidie.. are you his parole officer?