Why S2 and forums make it hard to be a fan

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  1. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    This post, for example.

    I've been thinking more on this, and I think that forums and the anonymity of the internet do amplify and expose personal faults quite a bit. Just look at some of my ridiculous posts. But these are personal traits that are not caused by forums, just exposed. The quest to become a better person doesn't need to involve changing everyone else's habits to prevent your own faults from being exposed. That's not how it works.

    The forum will not change for you. It was not made for you. It's not made for me, either. It is made for itself, and is inherently neutral. You want not to act like a grumpy gus debbie downer? That's not on us to facilitate.
     
  2. rasheedfan2005

    rasheedfan2005 Well-Known Member

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    Some of you guys are hilarious. this shit right here is why I read the intrawebs
     
  3. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Sorry, just rambling. It's just words though.
     
  4. Hobbesarable

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    I met her about 15 years ago and she was a very sensitive person then.
     
  5. Hobbesarable

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    I enjoyed that particular philosophical journey.
     
  6. e_blazer

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    I feel the same. I work at home and taking a break here is like my trip to the company water fountain or lunch room. Well, except that some of you guys are too weird to work at any company I'd be associated with. ;)

    It's tough to be deeply involved in something if you don't have people to interact with about it.
     
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    PapaG leading the mass exodus

    I've seen it coming

    And too many threads by this poster are tl;dr's
     
  8. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    This.

    Or maybe I didn't care to read it.

    We're talkin' basketball. Basketball.
     
  9. cmeese47

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    People here in North Carolina at least know about Portland
     
  10. rasheedfan2005

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    A Knicks fan I work with didnt even know who Damian lillard was and I was like uh who won Rookie of the year last year? He thought Anthony Davis won.
     
  11. OneLifeToLive

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    I think there are times it's good to be critical. As a matter of fact, there are times I'm critical of this team. And if you know anything about my history, you know I have been critical. But...

    LA needs to be given a pass. You are talking about 22 foot jump shots. Look back to the way he played in the first half the season when it was he, Dame willing this team to victories. He was having the best year and is still having the best year of his career. He was MVP material. The bottom line is he got tired. He and the rest of this team, Are out of resources. I believe that is what is going into his behavior of extending his game outward instead of inward. This is the second year in a row the team has run out of gas. The reason why they have run out of gas is becuase the key components have 'run' out of gas.

    On Damian...You trying to exploit a weakness of his without given him ample time to prove that he is committed to right the major weakness. And given time, I think he will. But you need to give the kid, which is what he is, he is still immature, time to grow and prove that he is the consumate professional and he will improve in time.

    Your frustrations are all about the team and them not being ready to compete and win a championship now. You want it now. Not later, now.. It's called instant gratification. I would suggest looking at the team closely and using a lil perspective. I think you def have it in you. Don't allow the boredom to cloud your judgement. And think before you post.
     
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  12. Strenuus

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    Is S2 more than a forum? Why not just say "forums"... there was no reason whatsoever to say "S2 and forums" When they are one in the same.

    But, it's not surprising you went that route either.
     
  13. cmeese47

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    Was referring to more just S2 Olive ESPN blazers edge etc
     
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    That's what I'm saying. Just say forums... why did S2 have to get singled out? It made no sense.
     
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    Maine isn't that far from NC.
     
  16. cmeese47

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    it got singled out because it is the site I am most active on and the one I wrote the thread on.
     
  17. cmeese47

    cmeese47 Well-Known Member

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    sorry did not realize this was twitter and I had a 140 character limit maybe I should just post photos so you can follow along better
     
  18. SlyPokerDog

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    You really need to not get so upset over shit people say to you.
     
  19. Strenuus

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    Yet, it's a forum like all the others. Still didn't need to be singled out. It looked like a Fox News agenda move if you ask me. Just saying.
     
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    134 characters in your post

    Nice!
     
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