5 Steps to Avoid Stepping in It

[huskyd]

A number of folks have stepped in it lately, some innocently and some incautiously. Many of us have been on the end of unhappy responses from fellow posters. Perhaps there should be a primer of areas to avoid in order not to stir the hornet's nest.

Here are a few suggestions:

1. There is but one GOAT wcbb coach, and his name is Geno.
   
   
2. Do not criticize Geno until you've won at least 1000 wcbb games (Div. I, please).
   
   
3. Do not criticize UConn players personally; criticize their performance if you must.
   
   
4. Do not use the T word to refer to players' plans or to suggest that they leave UConn.
   
   
5. Do not be gratuitously negative; try to see the upside of never losing.

There are probably more worthwhile suggestions of things to avoid in order not to rile the troops. Please feel free to add any.

PS/OT: If you've never read Steig Larsson's "Millenium" trilogy, it's a wonderful ride.

 

[SVCBeercats]

A number of folks have stepped in it lately, some innocently and some incautiously. Many of us have been on the end of unhappy responses from fellow posters. Perhaps there should be a primer of areas to avoid in order not to stir the hornet's nest.
Here are a few suggestions:

1. There is but one GOAT wcbb coach, and his name is Geno.
   
   
2. Do not criticize Geno until you've won at least 1000 wcbb games (Div. I, please).
   
   
3. Do not criticize UConn players personally; criticize their performance if you must.
   
   
4. Do not use the T word to refer to players' plans or to suggest that they leave UConn.
   
   
5. Do not be gratuitously negative; try to see the upside of never losing.

There are probably more worthwhile suggestions of things to avoid in order not to rile the troops. Please feel free to add any.
PS/OT: If you've never read Steig Larsson's "Millenium" trilogy, it's a wonderful ride.

Thanks Mo!

 

[dogged1]

You mean , you're not supposed to kick a hornet's nest? And miss out on all that excitement? Where's the fun in that?

 

[augustaTC]

2a. If you are the parent, sibling, other relative, BFF, or former teammate of a freshman player, do NOT post anything until mid-way through their sophmore year. At that time a single post every other month is permitted.

 

[bramos]

You mean , you're not supposed to kick a hornet's nest? And miss out on all that excitement? Where's the fun in that?

a fun way to remember..

 

[oldude]

6. Never suggest that any UConn player is pretty good for a (girl, lady, female, woman, etc.), and never ever refer to the UConn WBB team as the “Lady Huskies.”

 

[vtcwbuff]

7. Never tell other members what they should or should not post.

 

[Centerstream]

a fun way to remember..

Well played, Sir.

 

[dogged1]

7. Never tell other members what they should or should not post.

Even when they violate rule 6?

 

[dogged1]

a fun way to remember..

Great song, great singer.

 

[Charliebball]

A number of folks have stepped in it lately, some innocently and some incautiously. Many of us have been on the end of unhappy responses from fellow posters. Perhaps there should be a primer of areas to avoid in order not to stir the hornet's nest.

Here are a few suggestions:

1. There is but one GOAT wcbb coach, and his name is Geno.
   
   
2. Do not criticize Geno until you've won at least 1000 wcbb games (Div. I, please).
   
   
3. Do not criticize UConn players personally; criticize their performance if you must.
   
   
4. Do not use the T word to refer to players' plans or to suggest that they leave UConn.
   
   
5. Do not be gratuitously negative; try to see the upside of never losing.

There are probably more worthwhile suggestions of things to avoid in order not to rile the troops. Please feel free to add any.

PS/OT: If you've never read Steig Larsson's "Millenium" trilogy, it's a wonderful ride.

Gee....... weren't those the same rules the 13 Colonies were forced to follow before they rebelled against Coach George III?

 

[Sifaka]

Rule 6.a.iii — Aways remember to pillage before you burn.

 

[Los24]

A number of folks have stepped in it lately, some innocently and some incautiously. Many of us have been on the end of unhappy responses from fellow posters. Perhaps there should be a primer of areas to avoid in order not to stir the hornet's nest.

Here are a few suggestions:

5. Do not be gratuitously negative; try to see the upside of never losing.

This made me laugh and really puts things in perspective in terms of being a UConn fan.

 

[meyers7]

8. Don't post silly or face palming things. (you are certainly allowed to, but just be aware that someone may tell you how silly or face palming the post is)

If you don't like being called out on silly or face palming posts, maybe...before you post it...just think to yourself...does this make any sense at all to someone with like a 5th grade education? If not, then you know, maybe, maybe, just let it pass. Really, people don't have to post every thought that comes into their head.

 

[Bama fan]

a fun way to remember..

South Alabama boy, as I recall.

 

[oldude]

8. Don't post silly or face palming things. (you are certainly allowed to, but just be aware that someone may tell you how silly or face palming the post is)

If you don't like being called out on silly or face palming posts, maybe...before you post it...just think to yourself...does this make any sense at all to someone with like a 5th grade education? If not, then you know, maybe, maybe, just let it pass. Really, people don't have to post every thought that comes into their head.

Or, in the words of Herm Edwards, "Don't press send!"

 

[huskyd]

7. Never tell other members what they should or should not post.

These are only "suggestions" to help those who want help to avoid having the BY crash around their posts. I'm the last person to tell folks anything. Anyway, this is in itself a joke, not to be taken seriously. It's some serious irony to jump on someone (ie, me) when I'm trying to suggest how others can avoid being jumped on. Is there no balm in Gilead?

 

[cbraarj]

7. Never tell other members what they should or should not post.

Absolutely correct!

 

[ctfjr]

Gabby must have that dragon tattoo

 

[dogged1]

South Alabama boy, as I recall.

Spent 2 years at Fort Rucker, in Dothan Alabama, courtesy of US Army. Only place further south was Mobile. Good times, good people.

 

[dogged1]

These are only "suggestions" to help those who want help to avoid having the BY crash around their posts. I'm the last person to tell folks anything. Anyway, this is in itself a joke, not to be taken seriously. It's some serious irony to jump on someone (ie, me) when I'm trying to suggest how others can avoid being jumped on. Is there no balm in Gilead?

Hey, you started this, we aren't going to let you off the hook that easy!

 

[JustinesGuy]

7. Never tell other members what they should or should not post.

Good one

 

[JustinesGuy]

8. Never say anything bad about Justine Ward!

 

[HuskylnSC]

Spent 2 years at Fort Rucker, in Dothan Alabama, courtesy of US Army. Only place further south was Mobile. Good times, good people.

My Daddy's family is from Dothan, actually headland. Country before country was cool!

 

[boontonbomber]

8. Don't post silly or face palming things. (you are certainly allowed to, but just be aware that someone may tell you how silly or face palming the post is)

If you don't like being called out on silly or face palming posts, maybe...before you post it...just think to yourself...does this make any sense at all to someone with like a 5th grade education? If not, then you know, maybe, maybe, just let it pass. Really, people don't have to post every thought that comes into their head.

or , they can just run their thoughts by you first, before actually posting.

 

[calpedaler]

7. Never tell other members what they should or should not post.

Isn't telling members not to tell other members what the should or shouldn't post telling other members what they should or shouln't post?

 

[bags27]

Rule #9, if you do step in it:

 

[Bama fan]

These are only "suggestions" to help those who want help to avoid having the BY crash around their posts. I'm the last person to tell folks anything. Anyway, this is in itself a joke, not to be taken seriously. It's some serious irony to jump on someone (ie, me) when I'm trying to suggest how others can avoid being jumped on. Is there no balm in Gilead?

I do not think there is any balm left in Gilead. I heard that the Ishmaelites took it all to Egypt to sell. Better settle for some Gold Bond!

 

[rugbymate]

Need to get this off my chest...while I would not violate rule 7, it does rankle me when posters say ...as i predicted last week...or..i told you this was going to happen...or...I've been saying this all along...or....i told you so.
If everyone did that based on their personal predictions/speculations the drivel factor on this board would be many times higher. My apologies if this appears like a rant.

 

[Charliebball]

Need to get this off my chest...while I would not violate rule 7, it does rankle me when posters say ...as i predicted last week...or..i told you this was going to happen...or...I've been saying this all along...or....i told you so.
If everyone did that based on their personal predictions/speculations the drivel factor on this board would be many times higher. My apologies if this appears like a rant.

Didn't I tell you not to say that...................