boyst Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Let's get to the real question re: the author... Would ya? Yes Also. Im pretty sure she's not a full reporter for the huffington post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes Also. Im pretty sure she's not a full reporter for the huffington post. According to her Facebook profile, she's an Assistant Research Editor at Readers Digest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Let's get to the real question re: the author... Would ya? That's quite the bottom-gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLynchTrain Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 That's why I hate to put down another Bills fan expressing their pride. And I like how they trolled Schefter. And the fact that Bills players are down with it is nice. And charity fundraising speaks for itself. But I still cringe. And I was under the impression that this was high school kids, not a grown man with kids. I'm sure the guy is nice and all but #billsmafia and "OG's" just sound so damn silly. Those that live out of town probably understand. I just hope it dies out soon. If you knew Del, the person who helped start it, i think most of you would change your toon. he is a diehard Bills fan, a great husband and father, and really a great guy. many people here laugh at 'National Media' guys when they put down Buffalo or the Bills. Del just stood up to one of those National Guys and defended his team. Sorry guys but you are wrong to be negative towards Del and the Bills Mafia. They also donate money to charitable groups. So really what is not to like? Because you do not understand Twitter? I do not either, but congrats to one of Buffalo's own getting some press. Yes i am a little biased, Del is married to my cousin. I have always found Del to be passionate about his Team and Town only behind his Faith and Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 If you knew Del, the person who helped start it, i think most of you would change your toon. he is a diehard Bills fan, a great husband and father, and really a great guy. many people here laugh at 'National Media' guys when they put down Buffalo or the Bills. Del just stood up to one of those National Guys and defended his team. Sorry guys but you are wrong to be negative towards Del and the Bills Mafia. They also donate money to charitable groups. So really what is not to like? Because you do not understand Twitter? I do not either, but congrats to one of Buffalo's own getting some press. Yes i am a little biased, Del is married to my cousin. I have always found Del to be passionate about his Team and Town only behind his Faith and Family. I could be wrong, but I don't think the people have a problem with the people behind it, I think it's the name itself. It just seems juvenile. It sounds like it was created by an Affliction-shirt-wearing Jimmy Spags on a Kawasaki Ninja. That being said, good on them. Trolling Schefter makes us all smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todzilla Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm glad to see the balance of this even out a bit. I don't "tweet" much but I read twitter a bunch. I've interacted with some of the guys and they have been nothing but nice and friendly. Had a back and forth with Luke Russert because of it. I am in the minority that sort of like Schefter, but it was pretty funny that he got his panties in a bunch over a few people teasing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Let's get to the real question re: the author... Would ya? Does the pope **** in the woods? YAY-UH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeyBomb Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I hate to put down other Bills fans in their support for our team, but does #BillsMafia make anyone else cringe when the hear or see it? I know I do. Hell no. Not a chance. I think it's great and everything about it is cool. I am being seroius too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thisistheyear Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think its kinda cool how the players have picked up and ran with it...as Lange said, let the haters hate and watch the money pile up... So BillsMafia is lame but grown men dressing up in dresses with pig noses at the Redskins games are cool? Please. I love the Bills, I respect the players and I don't begrudge anyone making money by creating something and using social media to do it, but it all sounds so forced. I really do cringe when I hear it. Remarkably, I even cringe when a player uses it in a tweet. Normally, I'd love it if a player embraced a fan created movement. But, c'mon...mafia? Also, the people I saw at the home opener representing #billsmafia were so annoying about it that I actually laughed when one got knocked out cold in a pregame fight in the parking lot. I have no idea who started the #billsmafia movement, but it is being co-opted by idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd and One Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm a fan and supporter of #BillsMafia. Granted, I'm not as hardcore as others but I've had numerous interactions with Del, co-founder of BillsMafia, and they do nothing but great stuff for Roswell! Props to them for running with it and supporting a great cause. For fun, I made a mock poster of "GoodFellas" for BillsMafia. It received the attention of Fred Jackson and Nick Barnett--both whom re-tweeted and posted on Instagram. Hell, Barnett uses it as his avatar on Twitter, and Freddy contacted me about getting him some shirts. I decided to throw some up for sale and raise some money for Roswell too. I think it's a cool movement that is only meant for the best of intentions. PS- www.brandedbuffalo.com is where you can see the poster that I created. Also working on getting more "Buffalo" themed stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 According to her Facebook profile, she's an Assistant Research Editor at Readers Digest. I have something for her to digest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Let's get to the real question re: the author... Would ya? Probably not more than 5 or 6 times. A day. Edited September 27, 2012 by Jon in Pasadena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm part of the #Billsmafia on twitter, and its great. I've interacted with numerous other people. Its simply a way for fans to unite in their support of the team. Not to mention that every dollar of #Billsmafia gear purchased goes to Roswell Park. And the players love it. Freddie, Barnett, Stevie, just to name a few. But if i've got this correct, its not ok for a bunch of random people who all love the Bills to talk with each other under a team specific banner on twitter, but it IS ok for a bunch of random people who all love the Bills to talk with each other under a team specific message board, like TwoBillsDrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm part of the #Billsmafia on twitter, and its great. I've interacted with numerous other people. Its simply a way for fans to unite in their support of the team. Not to mention that every dollar of #Billsmafia gear purchased goes to Roswell Park. And the players love it. Freddie, Barnett, Stevie, just to name a few. But if i've got this correct, its not ok for a bunch of random people who all love the Bills to talk with each other under a team specific banner on twitter, but it IS ok for a bunch of random people who all love the Bills to talk with each other under a team specific message board, like TwoBillsDrive? We keep to ourselves on the board. We do not seek out or provoke others, troll or try to cause an uprising. We do not stick behind anonymous and random names on a social media site to disturb others who do not agree with us. The premise of this site is not that at all. Bills Mafia, besides the silly name, is just silly. It's great Bills fans can unite, but it's just different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 We keep to ourselves on the board. We do not seek out or provoke others, troll or try to cause an uprising. We do not stick behind anonymous and random names on a social media site to disturb others who do not agree with us. The premise of this site is not that at all. Aside from the initial Schefter thing, neither do they. Dislike the name all you want they aren't actively being dicks. Fans connecting, rooting for their team, and raising money for charity. Bunch of Interwebs creeps I tells ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todzilla Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 We keep to ourselves on the board. We do not seek out or provoke others, troll or try to cause an uprising. We do not stick behind anonymous and random names on a social media site to disturb others who do not agree with us. The premise of this site is not that at all. Bills Mafia, besides the silly name, is just silly. It's great Bills fans can unite, but it's just different. This is just very inaccurate. The reason for a hashtag on twitter is so you can find all the tweets that are associated with it. I can go on and search #billsmafia and find all the tweets with that on there quick and easy. This group is not out just taunting people that aren't Bills fans. Sure there is some smack talking with other fans, but it's mostly in good fun. So is jboyst62 a family name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think its kinda cool how the players have picked up and ran with it...as Lange said, let the haters hate and watch the money pile up... So BillsMafia is lame but grown men dressing up in dresses with pig noses at the Redskins games are cool? Please. Who implied that was cool too? Won't kill it because of good intentions but I also cringe when I hear it for the same reasons - primarily the trying too hard factor. Count me out on this one but more power to those that are doing it, no harm to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Bills fan Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I hate to put down other Bills fans in their support for our team, but does #BillsMafia make anyone else cringe when the hear or see it? I know I do. I do too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I don't really get the angst toward the group. It's a way for players and fans to interact. People are having fun with it and they are raising a nice chunk of money for Roswell. What's not to like? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm a fan and supporter of #BillsMafia. Granted, I'm not as hardcore as others but I've had numerous interactions with Del, co-founder of BillsMafia, and they do nothing but great stuff for Roswell! Props to them for running with it and supporting a great cause. For fun, I made a mock poster of "GoodFellas" for BillsMafia. It received the attention of Fred Jackson and Nick Barnett--both whom re-tweeted and posted on Instagram. Hell, Barnett uses it as his avatar on Twitter, and Freddy contacted me about getting him some shirts. I decided to throw some up for sale and raise some money for Roswell too. I think it's a cool movement that is only meant for the best of intentions. PS- www.brandedbuffalo.com is where you can see the poster that I created. Also working on getting more "Buffalo" themed stuff up. Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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