Now I'm not sure I would even follow football much without BBI but I don't think even that would impact my life. With a 5 year old there just isn't much time and the Giants are rarely on in Indianapolis.
If it's the mean spirited, obnoxious version where everyone is an expert such as leading up to the draft, for example, I'd push off the edge of a cliff.
If it's the good spirited community, I'd miss that aspect of it.
been coming here too long, and need my daily reads of Giants materials.
But I would have missed it much more when we had better NFT discussions. I can't remember the last substantive discussion we've had on the state of the U.S. economy, or sectors of the economy, like discussions on energy, oil, and trade. We also haven't had any Middle Eastern geo-political discussions or threads on conflicts, etc.
I see some of the very revered minds on here keeping quiet on these subjects and miss those threads a lot. It's a shame, but a sign of the times and what we are turning into as a nation, imo.
I've learned that BBI is really just what you make it and who you choose to interact with.
There are still TONS of knowledgable, great fans here. There are also a lot of morons with nothing better to do than stir the pot and try to piss people off.
I'm guilty of getting caught up in that sometimes still, but once you just narrow your scope and recognize who is worthwhile to engage and who isn't, it's a better experience.
I still think this place is a tremendous sports resource. I can get my fill of everything without needing to visit 5 different sites.
but at least I can stop wondering why football related threads that also have wider societal implications (redlining/blacklisting (ha) players cause of their political views; politicians making political capital of football; football as a protected monopoly; college players getting a minimum salary etc are usually prohibited as political topics. This does cause me great sadness -- that the quality of discourse now has forced us to prohibit such discussions.
have 10 or so years ago. Some of my favorite posters are long gone, and I have also cut back on posting on websites in general over the last several years.
besides the ability to quickly check in on any Giants news are the game threads. Yes, those same game threads that others absolutely hate. It is basically like sitting in a bar full of drunk Giants fans.
Other than that, it would not effect my life. I actually spend more time now on another forum where many more topics are discussed and the discussions are more civil. They can actually have political discussions too without the name calling.
Besides one news site. I would probably be super productive. But in all honesty, I wouldn’t follow the Giants 1/10th as closely anymore. When I found bbi in 2007 it changed my Giants fandom world. Before that I never really went to “giantscentric” sites. Only got my news from watching the team with my eyes and national outlets like ESPN tv.
I’ve gleaned other teams blog sites and I must say, BBI is far and away the best format for fans of a team they truly love. I know some hate the forum interface, but go take a look at some other sites, it’s so difficult to follow a conversation.
God bless BBI, and I’m very happy Eric is a die hard fan that took the time to create it.
have 10 or so years ago. Some of my favorite posters are long gone, and I have also cut back on posting on websites in general over the last several years.
Funny you mention it. 10 years ago feels like 100 years ago. Not just football I mean either, life in general.
It is a sad existence how much value some people place on being a "regular" on BBI. It fills a void in their life.
Like any other addiction many many people would suffer, with some being unable to really cope.
Welcome...to Jurassic Park. I mean BBI.
If it's the good spirited community, I'd miss that aspect of it.
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But I would have missed it much more when we had better NFT discussions. I can't remember the last substantive discussion we've had on the state of the U.S. economy, or sectors of the economy, like discussions on energy, oil, and trade. We also haven't had any Middle Eastern geo-political discussions or threads on conflicts, etc.
I see some of the very revered minds on here keeping quiet on these subjects and miss those threads a lot. It's a shame, but a sign of the times and what we are turning into as a nation, imo.
There are still TONS of knowledgable, great fans here. There are also a lot of morons with nothing better to do than stir the pot and try to piss people off.
I'm guilty of getting caught up in that sometimes still, but once you just narrow your scope and recognize who is worthwhile to engage and who isn't, it's a better experience.
I still think this place is a tremendous sports resource. I can get my fill of everything without needing to visit 5 different sites.
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Other than that, it would not effect my life. I actually spend more time now on another forum where many more topics are discussed and the discussions are more civil. They can actually have political discussions too without the name calling.
I’ve gleaned other teams blog sites and I must say, BBI is far and away the best format for fans of a team they truly love. I know some hate the forum interface, but go take a look at some other sites, it’s so difficult to follow a conversation.
God bless BBI, and I’m very happy Eric is a die hard fan that took the time to create it.
Funny you mention it. 10 years ago feels like 100 years ago. Not just football I mean either, life in general.