billsgpr88 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 First I would like to express gratitude for the updates, insight, and engaging discussion that occurs on this TSW. I rely on this website as my primary source of all things bills, and have done so for years. I rarely post, but lurk on almost all threads concerning the latest with the team. That being said, I felt compelled to speak up specifically about the worst aspect of this message board, and most likely all message boards: derision and trolling. It seems that more than half of the posts on TSW are confronted with snide comments and cheap sarcasm, often devolving into a petty flame war. What those involved don't realize, or perhaps don't care to consider, is that it ruins the thread for everyone else. If you see a post that seems stupid or ill-advised, appeal to your better judgment and just ignore it; if it is so, it'll go away on its own. Some fans have radical views. Others are less informed than others. But I have to say that I sigh heavily every time I follow a thread and it stoops to mockery and derision. This is not an anti-bullying campaign or a big ego stroke on my part. I am posting this for selfish reasons, because I don't want to waste my time reading petty arguments, and I am convinced that many feel the same. Not to mention that it discourages discussion, which is why this board exists. How about we all agree we love our woeful Bills and want to see them win. Post stuff that other people would like to read even if they don't agree with it, this message board would be far more pleasant for it. Go BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 you're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 On the flip side, posters need to stop posting multiple threads about the same thing or taking their crusade through other people's posts. Most of the comments are in response to this issue. People seem to think that if their post doesn't get a good response, that they need to say it over and over again or create a new thread to make sure it's seen. Or they hate TT and need to preach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 On the flip side, posters need to stop posting multiple threads about the same thing or taking their crusade through other people's posts. Most of the comments are in response to this issue. People seem to think that if their post doesn't get a good response, that they need to say it over and over again or create a new thread to make sure it's seen. Or they hate TT and need to preach. And we all know who they are..... Enough! Make your point, fine. Club everyone over the head with it over and over and it's no longer fun or welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Frick that, man. Edit: How's that for a snide comment? I did not watch my buddies die face down in the muck so that this f$&@ing Strumpet.... Edited May 11, 2017 by Johnny Hammersticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 And we all know who they are..... Enough! Make your point, fine. Club everyone over the head with it over and over and it's no longer fun or welcome.i think if someone has a crusade they should just put it in their signature. It must be a pain to type out the same 2 or 3 things over and over just in case we didn't catch it the first 300 times. Or do they have a template where they copy and paste. Or do their posts autocorrect if they try to type a new or different thought. Always wondered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 i think if someone has a crusade they should just put it in their signature. It must be a pain to type out the same 2 or 3 things over and over just in case we didn't catch it the first 300 times. Or do they have a template where they copy and paste. Or do their posts autocorrect if they try to type a new or different thought. Always wondered. The signature makes sense, but I don't think that will get them all the attention they sadly crave. At some point they have to know they are not changing minds, so why continue if not for the attention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 This is why we can't have nice things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 First I would like to express gratitude for the updates, insight, and engaging discussion that occurs on this TSW. I rely on this website as my primary source of all things bills, and have done so for years. I rarely post, but lurk on almost all threads concerning the latest with the team. That being said, I felt compelled to speak up specifically about the worst aspect of this message board, and most likely all message boards: derision and trolling. It seems that more than half of the posts on TSW are confronted with snide comments and cheap sarcasm, often devolving into a petty flame war. What those involved don't realize, or perhaps don't care to consider, is that it ruins the thread for everyone else. If you see a post that seems stupid or ill-advised, appeal to your better judgment and just ignore it; if it is so, it'll go away on its own. Some fans have radical views. Others are less informed than others. But I have to say that I sigh heavily every time I follow a thread and it stoops to mockery and derision. This is not an anti-bullying campaign or a big ego stroke on my part. I am posting this for selfish reasons, because I don't want to waste my time reading petty arguments, and I am convinced that many feel the same. Not to mention that it discourages discussion, which is why this board exists. How about we all agree we love our woeful Bills and want to see them win. Post stuff that other people would like to read even if they don't agree with it, this message board would be far more pleasant for it. Go BILLS! Im going to strive to do this going forward.....its not gonna change peoples opinions anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 gallows humor from missing the playoffs for so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaista2k Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I like the board but I feel it needs a complete website/message board re-design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) On the flip side, posters need to stop posting multiple threads about the same thing or taking their crusade through other people's posts. Most of the comments are in response to this issue. People seem to think that if their post doesn't get a good response, that they need to say it over and over again or create a new thread to make sure it's seen. Or they hate TT and need to preach. Or they won't hear anything bad about TT and need to preach. Virtually every time it becomes a problem it's because there are people on both sides. Pretending that it's only the other side that has the problem is missing the entire point. "Yes, the people who disagree with me have a problem with needing to preach," is like saying "Man, elections suck. Damn that _________ Party that I don't like. They always say things that I don't like to hear, forcing me and my friends to reply angrily." On any issue, it only becomes a problem if there are people on both sides joining in and contributing to the morass. Edited May 11, 2017 by Thurman#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Exactly why the BBMB became so dreadful.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 So we're supposed to just ignore people who can't be bothered to learn how to use the site, so you don't have to read arguments? And you can't even break your word salad up into paragraphs so we can read it? Nah sorry. Not gonna do anything you said. You claim the site is unreadable because of all the "petty" squabbles. How readable would it be with 30 frigging threads all on the same topic all on the front page because morons just NEED to start their own topic instead of just commenting in existing threads? Exactly why the BBMB became so dreadful.... No kidding. Really not hard to see why that got shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Or they won't hear anything bad about TT and need to preach. There is definitely preaching on both sides on Tyrod. Personally I find the pro-Tyrod people tend to be more dismissive of other perspectives than the anti-Tyrod people. He is the Quarterback this year. I think the issue should be put firmly in the box marked "do not open again until the games start". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 gallows humor from missing the playoffs for so long Certainly part of it. Hard too get excited unless McBeane is the next coming of Lombardi. This will be a rough season IMO. So sick of irrelevant football. So are others. the posts, the remarks, the pettiness, all reflect the product we devour called the Buffalo Bills. So in a sense sarcasm rules. this is a sports site still worth reading. Good stuff here. Of course some here 24/7 can get a tad old. I will include the Buffalo Sabres based on watching the playoffs and realizing they are not close either. Good news: the purge was almost complete. Brandon remains. But This new regime is a make or break type deal. I would like too think it will succeed after a slow start. I think the coach will put the time in. And has a modern football brain Unlike Rex. Really this is the best although unproven HC since Wade. One maybe two more seasons of pain but staedy improvement then the Bills will own the division. And make some noise in the NFL. I think #14 bolts for greener pastures. Thay would suck!!! His injuries are a concern but the kid is only 23. somewhere he is going to rip this league up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskik11 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 First I would like to express gratitude for the updates, insight, and engaging discussion that occurs on this TSW. I rely on this website as my primary source of all things bills, and have done so for years. I rarely post, but lurk on almost all threads concerning the latest with the team. That being said, I felt compelled to speak up specifically about the worst aspect of this message board, and most likely all message boards: derision and trolling. It seems that more than half of the posts on TSW are confronted with snide comments and cheap sarcasm, often devolving into a petty flame war. What those involved don't realize, or perhaps don't care to consider, is that it ruins the thread for everyone else. If you see a post that seems stupid or ill-advised, appeal to your better judgment and just ignore it; if it is so, it'll go away on its own. Some fans have radical views. Others are less informed than others. But I have to say that I sigh heavily every time I follow a thread and it stoops to mockery and derision. This is not an anti-bullying campaign or a big ego stroke on my part. I am posting this for selfish reasons, because I don't want to waste my time reading petty arguments, and I am convinced that many feel the same. Not to mention that it discourages discussion, which is why this board exists. How about we all agree we love our woeful Bills and want to see them win. Post stuff that other people would like to read even if they don't agree with it, this message board would be far more pleasant for it. Go BILLS! Totally agree. Thank you for posting this. I don't bother to post on this board anymore for these exact reasons. Very discouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Great thread.....debating on how to debate the debaters vs the non debaters the info seekers vs the info commenters SDS and the mods should stay up 24-7 to insure it meets all the standards for billsgrp88 who is not a participator just a lurker. This is not a news site, it is a sharing and commentary site we all know you can get the best info from Jerry Sullivan column and ESPN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Good post, OP. I'll look to help. #KnockItOff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 To the OP, you can try the Ignore Preferences function if you recognize the same posters are annoying you over and over. Let me know if you need to know how/where to find it. It's a great way to customize the board. Of course, if you are already ignoring ME you won't see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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