JM2009 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 good to see you as well old friend and a lot of familiar folks from the incinerated bbmb community... Yes. quite a few in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 We have a great rig, we would stay afloat with more traffic than BBMB. Load used to be a problem in the past but not in recent years. My comment about 100 new posters was regarding smooth assimilation, not server load. If this site didn't crash during the Mario thread (remember how excited we all were) it never will - until we win the big one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 If this site didn't crash during the Mario thread (remember how excited we all were) it never will - until we win the big one I'm sure most of western New York will crash when that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xRUSHx Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 JM2009, glad to see you made over, same with all the others from BBMB that came over. Go Bills So, welcome everyone - I think. I'm going to be honest, I'm fairly nervous about this. We have had over 100 registrations in the last 24 hours and I'm not really sure how this will play out, but I'm willing to give it a shot with your cooperation. Brief site history lesson: My name is Scott and I started this website in September 1996. It was hosted on Geocities and its primary purpose was to advertise for my newly formed Bills Backers Club in Maryland. Being a Mac user, I knew nothing about computers, but I am also an engineer so I just rolled up my sleeves and got to work. I quickly realized that I would need to provide regular updates to the site if I wanted people to visit and help me get the word out. That then changed the focus of the site from a club recruitment tool to an outlet for Bills fans. We were in business for years before the NFL ever thought of starting to get involved with the internet. In Feb. of 1998, The Rochester D&C had a message board called HyperBills and they shut it down for a month or so, as it had spiraled out of control. Many posters there emailed me asking if I could add a MB feature to TBD. I think I had it up by the afternoon... Those who came - stayed and that's when we really took off. (So, we have been at this for over 20 years and the Stadium Wall just turned 19). Millions and millions of posts later and deja vu. Board Culture: Although today is probably different from yesteryear, I founded the community with the following goals in mind: 1. A place that I enjoy being around. 2. A place where smart adults would be willing to hang. This doesn't mean everyone needed/needs to be an egghead, just that the average level of discourse needed to be high enough not to chase valuable contributors away. I often contrasted us to the old usenet communities that were unmoderated filth that no educated person would ever associate with for any length of time. 3. That the way I would build this community was neither right nor wrong. Just my way. One of many equally valid ways. 4. That this community could not serve the needs of every fan. Some may want less moderation, some more moderation. We can only choose one path and we know that it could never make everyone happy. 5. Cater to adults over kids. No graphics in signatures and other busy layout schemes. In fact, the text based sigs may be going away to make the even design cleaner. 6. Lightly moderated because the quality of poster we attract wouldn't need to be heavily moderated. In general, if you have a hard time with us - you really have no desire to be a real member of this community. 99% of the members here have never received a warning. Then there are the 1% who have a dozen. 7. A place where females could feel comfortable (for the most part). 8. A place that you can load/read at work without being fired for something grossly inappropriate being displayed on your monitor. Yes, players, coaches and administrators are praised and criticized as each individual poster sees fit. We ask that this is done in good taste. For example, many posters identified Ralph Wilson as being a major part of the organization's dysfunction. That's fine. Discuss it all day. However, openly wishing he would just die was not appreciated and those types of posts were quickly addressed. So, discuss what you wish but try to do it in good taste. Curse words get filtered and I ask that you don't try to change spellings to get around the filter. Everyone can infer the emotion of the !@#$ word you wrote. You don't need to be explicit to make your point. The issue we probably have the most trouble with is "crusading". The bottom line here is that there isn't a single poster on this board that has the power to make any change with the team. And because of that, there is no reason to try and make every single person agree with you by bludgeoning everyone with the same opinion endlessly. Make your point once. Make it twice. Make it when appropriate. Just don't make the same point in every thread, every day, day after day. It just pisses people off. Please don't post racy avatars. This is a work friendly community. In general, if you have to write "NSFW" you should probably not post it. Note that I hand approve all registrations and sometimes that is slow. Please do your best to ease yourself into the community. Read more than you post to start. It would be appreciated. Please leave any BBMB baggage at the door. This is a fresh start for anyone coming here. This would also be GREATLY appreciated. That's all for now. Thanks. Very nice write up, thanks for having us all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I think the message to new BBMB refugees needs to be this: 1. You don't have any new or refreshing takes about anything that has happened regarding the Bills up until this point. 2. If you think you have a new or refreshing take, think again because you're wrong. 3. If you still think you have a new or refreshing take, use the search button to discover you are wrong. In short, wait for something NEW to actually happen before you start opening threads to discuss something we've already been discussing for weeks or months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 If this site didn't crash during the Mario thread (remember how excited we all were) it never will - until we win the big one And if it does, it's just Jay Rosen's fault anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I think the message to new BBMB refugees needs to be this: 1. You don't have any new or refreshing takes about anything that has happened regarding the Bills up until this point. 2. If you think you have a new or refreshing take, think again because you're wrong. 3. If you still think you have a new or refreshing take, use the search button to discover you are wrong. In short, wait for something NEW to actually happen before you start opening threads to discuss something we've already been discussing for weeks or months. Exactly. So let's talk about whether Tyrod should be the QB or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Exactly. So let's talk about whether Tyrod should be the QB or not. QUICK! Start a thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 QUICK! Start a thread! Note to the boat people: Augie's being sarcastic. Don't start a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 If this site didn't crash during the Mario thread (remember how excited we all were) it never will - until we win the big one Oh, we still have our lingering jokes. "F5" for the number of times we were hitting it to get an update. And "ground up and in the freezer" for reasons I am now not sure of. I believe it was how most of us kept our coffee. How the most depraved of us kept the loves of our lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderingHerd Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks SDS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Haha I'm only 34 I think I have some underwear that old . Edited March 4, 2017 by Wacka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorBills56 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks for the warm welcome, looking forward to some great information and discussions here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Note to the boat people: Getting insulted by DC Yom is considered a badge of honor. We all have at one time or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Let's not forget about our favorite training camp beat reporter astro. He attends most of the training camp sessions and does an in-depth report that you don't see even from bills/wgr beat reporters. Do a search for "astroNotes" if you are interested in what to look forward to. Or BillFromNYC for his excellent post-game writeups. I always look forward to these on Sunday evenings and appreciated someone filling the gap last season (can't remember was it Virgil?). Edited March 4, 2017 by Haslett_Stomp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Was shocked to see BBMB down yesterday! Here's to new beginnings. Let the great Tyrod Taylor debate beat down threads begin. Joking......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks for the hospitality. Treading lightly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Did crusher get in? I'm going clean slate on everyone from the old guard. Where we may have all been divided by QB opinions...we are joined in the feeling of being blindly jettisoned by our home. It's a new day in Bills fan hood. No Rex, No EJ, no BBMM....maybe no more losing? One can dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMAR Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Shocked to see BBMB shut down. Honestly I won't miss it much. Too much petty **** over there. Been lurking here for a little while and prefer the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mileena Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 We have a great rig, we would stay afloat with more traffic than BBMB. Load used to be a problem in the past but not in recent years. My comment about 100 new posters was regarding smooth assimilation, not server load. YES! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I would like to chime in on a few things as well...first and foremost, welcome to all the DPs (displaced persons)! I've been here for many many years and it's a home to me, and truly a community that I care deeply about. The definition of community is a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage. I ask the new members to keep that in mind, be respectful, take some time to find your niche...there are a wide variety of people here, serious Xs and Os folks, wise guys, news breakers, really smart people, witty bastards, young and old...oh and the occasional trolls and stojan stirrers. Take some time and observe interactions, plenty of sarcasm around here so be forewarned and hopefully amused. Visit off the wall to learn some cool stuff about UFO's on the ocean floor, women people are hot for, commentary on The Walking Dead, or admit as to why you are a horrible human being, and finally, dare if you must, go to PPP Bonus tip, don't forget to hover over links...it might just send you to a Peter Pan freak show. The moderating team is objective and fair, and outright banning is not business as usual, we try not play favorites, be respectful (no name calling, etc) and let us get to know you, as we get to know you. Warning points can be given and taken away as well...depending on behavior. To be honest, this place has a lot of self moderating and that makes it a great community. Make use of the "report" button, it's pretty helpful to us, much better than sending a PM to individual mods. Have fun, make yourself at home...and welcome, this really is a great community of folks! NG Thanks for educating, but more for making me laugh! How is this site funded? There has to be some expense. My college hoops site has "supporting members" which is dirt cheap annually per person ($12/year?), and totally voluntary. I'd be happy to participate in that way if it makes sense. More curious than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks for educating, but more for making me laugh! Really? Almost couldn't read that. I did, twice but the brain still hurt. jumanji. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Really? Almost couldn't read that. I did, twice but the brain still hurt. jumanji. Dyslexia maybe? Lots of references to inside stuff maybe, but good advice to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Dyslexic or not, you need to admit that was a bit of a challenge to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Dyslexic or not, you need to admit that was a bit of a challenge to read. No, it made perfect sense to me. Maybe his writing style and your reading style are not a good match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF51 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I was banned from the bbmb. I hadn't really felt like posting much anyways. Not even sure how much I will post around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Dyslexic or not, you need to admit that was a bit of a challenge to read. Again, with all due respect, if you'd been around here you'd know exactly what all of that meant. We won't hold it against you for being new. Don't hold it against us for you being new. Deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 This sounds like home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 This sounds like home. Made me smile. Keep it up! (Or I'll send DC Tom after you!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Dyslexic or not, you need to admit that was a bit of a challenge to read. Ok. Here is something you should be able to understand. Don't B A Dick. Welcome to my new list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Ok. Here is something you should be able to understand. Don't B A Dick. Welcome to my new list. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Other info...... If you are ever trying to get on the board and it says the server is down, just start screaming "That dam Rosen!". Or if your airlines computers are down so they can't fly, that's a Rosen also. Or if your power is out, Rosen again. And another "Scott, if I may..." FYI, for all you BBMB boat-people, there's a customer service board here. If you have any questions about how this board works (including moderation policy), it's better to post them there than on the main board. Mostly because if one of you has a question, someone else probably does too, and it'll be easier everyone to find the answer if questions are all co-located on the customer service board rather than randomly interspersed in football posts on the main board. Tom's being nice? Or is this all part of his master plan to get more victims participants in PPP? (Note to the newbies, if Tom is bothering you, just mention how great the movie March Of The Penguins is, or that Rebecca Blacks song Friday is the greatest weekend song ever) ...... 3. On the old BBMB, you could not create a thread during game time. All threads would be merged to the gameday thread, even if they had nothing to do with the game. I hope that doesn't happen here.... We do frown upon people starting threads that are all game related while the game is on. They are either locked or merged with the official Game Day thread. This is on a case by case basis, not automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I type on my phone and have an English degree. Also dont back talk DC Tom. He will call you an.....well nevermind you will know when it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 This sounds like home. good to see you here man. always did dig your posts, look forward to more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO16FFS Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 The important part: If you feel someone is attacking you or putting your ideas down, dont lose your self of steam and keep on posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Here in the US we call it self esteem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbowlbill Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Didnt relize or think i still be member here after so long. Cool beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Didnt relize or think i still be member here after so long. Cool beanswelcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 good to see you here man. always did dig your posts, look forward to more... Right back at you! It's great to see so many familiar faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLiever55 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Happy to be aboard. I was on BBMB since 09, I think. Trough the good and bad. Looking forward to TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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