I blame Olshey. He traded away our draft picks, so we have nothing to look forward to in life. Since our season ended, we have nothing to talk about except the election. Steve, do what I did. Notice I've hardly posted for a couple of months? Well, everyone else noticed. Well, somebody must have noticed. I know Sly's been crying in his beer. He keeps charts on the wall on this stuff.
Now that stevenson isn't posting with us in the big leagues, will you now go follow him on the Blazers development boards and write post by post analysis of his work?
Sorry to hear that. I could say the same, and so could a few others on here, but I let it help me. Anything I have to deal with helps me realize that there's stuff that I shouldn't even worry or stress about, such as a forum poster
The bickering and sniping and other usual crapfest that occurs on this site is unfortunate. It would be better if we supported and expressed ideas and thoughts about the Blazers - both good and bad - and had the maturity to discuss ideas/thoughts. Have a nice vacation Stevenson.....this too will pass!!
Remember, all other boards are lesser boards. Notice how lawyers leave this board? Stevenson's the latest. Who was the moderator whose name started with O. And there was the guy who left for law school who was really interesting on the off-topic board. I'm good at names.
I've been a member almost a year now and spent a fair amount of lurking before signing up. Last year at this time I recall this being pretty much an intellectual wasteland with Portland's season over and the draft and free agency still to come. Based on the amount of hurt feelings and cranky sniping at each other I saw at that time, I came close to walking away without becoming a part of the forum. But as soon as the draft and free agency became more tangible, the whole attitude (and behavior) of the board started to change. Moods improved, folks became more civil and discussions/arguments became a great deal more reasonable and respectful. Face it, in general we're bored shitless right now. Endless trade and draft scenarios that will likely never happen, salary projections, etc get old. We want meat on the bone. We want actual trades and player signings. We want facts, not pipe dreams. We want to hear new and fresh information, not the same old regurgitated tripe. It makes us assholes with each other. This is a great time to take a break if someone needs one. So.....clear your head Stevenson. Enjoy some time away from this place. But I for one hope to see you back before next season tips off. You bring good stuff to the table.....
Aren't you taking this thread personally? I like Stevenson and understand his need to take a break...I get to say adios to a member here that I've enjoyed having participate in the forum. This thread doesn't make this place look bad...there are always those threads around here. I don't think saying "See you later" on a thread comes close to some really offensive threads that have been posted around here.
There was also TowelBoy who went to law school at Pepperdine, and I thought I remembered someone called NoVoodoo who was from Memphis, and I thought he was a law student as well.
Two things I hate in forums... the person who starts a thread "My take on ________"; and the passive aggressive "I'm taking a break/I'm leaving the forum" thread. Nothing screams "I WANT ATTENTION" more than these threads. If you have something to say - just say it. Do you really have to announce the soapbox is there? Just fucking step on it and say what you have to say. Bah... you caught me on a grumpy morning.
