What kind of place do members want The Stadium Wall to be?

[wagon127]

The Bills never do anything wrong, so we should always post happy things.

 

 

[Rocky Landing]

57 minutes ago, reddogblitz said:

I want both positive and negative comments articulated in a well thought out way.

 

I don't want to be insulted if you disagree with me.  Explain why you do please.

This is one of the stupidest things I've ever read.

 

49 minutes ago, 32ABBA said:

I want it to be a place where people can say whatever they want, and if you decide you don't like interacting with a particular poster, you can set them on "Ignore". 

 

My ignore list is lengthy (I just counted, 56 posters), and I put people on it for a variety of reasons. Perhaps I think they are abusive, or I think they have idiotic posts, or just don't add anything...all these are fine, I just set them on ignore. No problemo!

 

 

 

If you have that many people on ignore, I would have to suspect that you are somewhat closed-minded. And, if that is the case, you're not really going to know it. Nobody actually thinks they are closed-minded. You'll probably put me on ignore now, if I'm not there already.

 

45 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

Of course criticism of the bills should be allowed. Also, criticism of the irrational over-positive people who don’t view reality properly. Also, criticism of the idiotic trolls who are overly negative because they think they’re shocking/they understand nothin of football.

 

So to answer your question, we’ve got room to critize all types round these parts.

Don't leave out self-criticism! I think the board could use a lot more of that. At least, I know I'm an idiot.

[Rico]

A complete and total free-for-all. 

[quinnearlysghost88]

18 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

What like a negative karma system?

Actually, that would be amazing. 

[US Egg]

The redundancy of worn into the ground topics re-threaded near daily, even hourly, adds nothing.

 

A.J. Green, A.J. Green, A.J. Green, A.J. Green, A.J. Green......

 

.....where's the tylenol ?

[Prickly Pete]

2 hours ago, frostbitmic said:

This place has an ignore feature ? ... Why didn't anybody tell me that ?

 

Anyway, I've never even thought of using an ignore thing because I want to hear all sides, whether they're intelligent, Humorous or just plain bizarre. Why limit peoples opinions ?

 

To each their own I guess.

 

 

2 hours ago, row_33 said:

 

come to PPP and you will rack up a pile of ignores, to the moon!!

 

 

 

Yeah, it's mostly a PPP thing. I just got tired of rereading the same arguments from multiple people, and really not anything I hadn't already read elsewhere. Some posters get fixated on an argument, and it just wears me down. I don't feel it limits my exposure to counter-arguments at all, and it's not about whether or not I disagree with them.

 

As far as the football side....some people consistently have pedestrian posts about matters I have no interest in, or don't really seem very knowledgable. There was a glut of new posters when some other Bills board went down, and that's when I made the decision to thin the herd, instead of wading through crap posts.

 

 

I would be very disappointed if I'm not on some "Ignore" lists!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rico]

13 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

It's not easy to get thrown out of here.  I can't think of anyone who's been perma-banned that I miss.  And I can easily point to some former members whose absence has made this a better place.

 

It's a great point that we all have the ignore feature at our disposal.  Bans should be for those, like I said, who are here only to ruffle feathers.  That's a waste of time.  And, as far as I can tell, those are the only ones who get the hook.

ICE was never here to ruffle feathers, he just couldn’t control himself when he got a case of the red-ass.  

[Rc2catch]

I have never seen any actual issues of mods abusing power or getting out of line. The guys who run this page do a fantastic job and there are some members whose contributions on a daily basis are priceless. 
I love the back and forth on here and I enjoy seeing others points of view. And I’ve gladly admitted when I’ve been wrong in the past. 
I do see an uptick of keyboard warriors who get pretty disrespectful when someone doesn’t agree. 
If you forced me to make a complaint I guess I’d whine about having so many “look at me and my completely unoriginal post” people who HAVE to have their opinion validated instantly, but if we made people have to get approval to post I couldn’t read all the funny in jokes and funny mod explanation at the closing. 

[Augie]

37 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

The Bills should have drafted Patrick Mahomes

 

You did that wrong. You are supposed to start another new thread about it. 

 

Oh, and they usually say “The Bills should of drafted....”

[Warcodered]

6 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:

If you have that many people on ignore, I would have to suspect that you are somewhat closed-minded. And, if that is the case, you're not really going to know it. Nobody actually thinks they are closed-minded. You'll probably put me on ignore now, if I'm not there already.

 

[row_33]

better stay away if the Bills (perish the thought) lose on Sunday

 

this place will melt down spectacularilily

 

 

[Warcodered]

2 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

You did that wrong. You are supposed to start another new thread about it. 

 

Oh, and they usually say “The Bills should of drafted....”

I thought it was usually could've.

[snafu]

34 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said:

I want it to be a place where everybody knows your name. And they're ways glad you came. You want to be where you can see the troubles are all the same.

 

Cheers, bro!

 

 

[Patrick Duffy]

A place where you can get naked and nobody judges you.      ?

[quinnearlysghost88]

if i could have one wish it would be new threads during the game. up-to-the-second reactionary "i told you so" threads that just can't be contained in the game day thread. 

[snafu]

2 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said:

if i could have one wish it would be new threads during the game. up-to-the-second reactionary "i told you so" threads that just can't be contained in the game day thread. 

 

Should be no new threads for 24 hours after a loss.

 

[Augie]

2 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

Cool, I don't actually remember ever talking to you.

 

I’ve never put anyone on ignore. Some people I generally skim over, but I don’t see the need to eliminate any content. You never know what you might be missing in terms of valid points, context, etc. I know some people have me on ignore (I got the PM to tell me!), but I just thought he was being overly sensitive about having to be right all the time, and in an unpleasant manner. The truth hurt, I guess. I don’t claim to always be right, and I try do be respectful.  But he’s not on ignore. 

[boater]

40 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said:

I want it to be a place where everybody knows your name. And they're ways glad you came. You want to be where you can see the troubles are all the same.

Greeting: Hey Norm, what's shaking?

 

Norm: Four cheeks and a couple chins.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

1 hour ago, 32ABBA said:

I want it to be a place where people can say whatever they want, and if you decide you don't like interacting with a particular poster, you can set them on "Ignore". 

 

My ignore list is lengthy (I just counted, 56 posters), and I put people on it for a variety of reasons. Perhaps I think they are abusive, or I think they have idiotic posts, or just don't add anything...all these are fine, I just set them on ignore. No problemo!

56? can I be 57 or am I already on it?

 

56, they really got to you, eh? I know I tend, or should I say did tend (my hand has been slapped too many time so I had to back off) to allow some, mainly the trolls of the board get under my skin, but 56?

 

ftr, I have no one on my ignore list. ignoring something on this board can be quite easy without using the ignore feature.

[Gugny]

15 minutes ago, Rico said:

ICE was never here to ruffle feathers, he just couldn’t control himself when he got a case of the red-ass.  

 

Right before my time, I believe.  I'm sure there's been a few controversial bans over the years.  Many have come back after the BBMB shutdown and I think that's great.  I can't think of any bans in the past few years that weren't justified.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

should of made it a public poll so we could see who the two softies were that voted no.

[mjd1001]

Maybe there should be a 2 separate forums here...one for only 'positive cheerleading' of the Bills, and one where criticism is allowed.

 

If anyone trolls being negative in the 'positive' thread/forum, they can be suspended or whatever by the mods.

 

We'll see which one gets visited/used more.

 

 

I never understood the "positive only" talk...or the 'can't you just enjoy the win' posts.  I personally like the wins..I enjoy them....but then after them I want to talk about how to keep the winning going...I want to talk about how this team can get better.

Edited November 8, 2019 by mjd1001

[row_33]

11 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said:

A place where you can get naked and nobody judges you.      ?

 

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[Prickly Pete]

Just now, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

56? can I be 57 or am I already on it?

 

56, they really got to you, eh? I know I tend, or should I say did tend (my hand has been slapped too many time so I had to back off) to allow some, mainly the trolls of the board get under my skin, but 56?

 

ftr, I have no one on my ignore list. ignoring something on this board can be quite easy without using the ignore feature.

 

 

I guess if I don't want to sift through the opinions of every Bills fan on the board concerning everything from politics to social issues to football, I must be sticking my head in the sand, and plugging my ears, closed off from society...

 

It's not about people necessarily "getting under my skin", it's for a variety of reasons, some of which I mentioned.

 

Yes, you have made the list. 

[The Wiz]

4 minutes ago, snafu said:

 

Should be no new threads for 24 hours after a loss.

 

I honestly can't imagine the amount of garbage that has to get merged/closed/etc even after a win let alone a loss by the mods.  It's like opening the doors on black friday with all the doom and gloom.

 

I get when people have an opinion but sadly people feel the need to just start a topic with very little restraint and/or content to justify the thread in the first place other than "IM MAD, THIS PERSON SUCKS!"

[row_33]

1 minute ago, mjd1001 said:

Maybe there should be a 2 separate forums here...one for only 'positive cheerleading' of the Bills, and one where criticism is allowed.

 

If anyone trolls being negative in the 'positive' thread/forum, they can be suspended or whatever by the mods.

 

We'll see which one gets visited/used more.

 

but imagine if you just started watching the Bills this season

 

you would think they could do no wrong, the best NFL team ever!

 

[HOUSE]

1 hour ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

should of made it a public poll so we could see who the two softies were that voted no.

 

I voted no because the obvious answer was the first one. You know me, couldn't resist

[Rocky Landing]

22 minutes ago, 32ABBA said:

 

You are correct, I already had you on ignore, and your post provides a clue why.

 

It was the "Importance of Gore" thread....and the "I just hope Gore gets the opportunity to get another 85 yards"...I thought that was inane here at Week 9, and figured I didn't need to hear more from this guy.

 

Thanks.

 

Sheesh. If you're going to misrepresent my post, have the good taste to do it in the thread in which it was written.

[The Wiz]

Just now, HOUSE said:

 

I voted no because the obvious answer was the first one. You know me, couldn't resist

Pretty sure you picked the wrong username and avatar for "If you want to criticize, go somewhere else"

[Kirby Jackson]

If you only want one side of the story you are an idiot. That holds true in all facets of life. This place, like everywhere, is at its best when we have the whole picture. There’s a lot to like about the Bills and a lot to question. Why would we want to do one or the other when we can do both? We are smarter than that.

[WhoTom]

17 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said:

A place where you can get naked and nobody judges you.      ?

 

You can post naked if you want, but for Pete's sake, turn off your webcam!

 

 

 

[BigdaddyinOrlando]

Although one would hope if all you’re gonna do is complain and put down then respectfully stop posting and go away

[Prickly Pete]

I answer my phone EVERY TIME it rings, because I don't want to closed off from society, and everyone has something to offer that's IM-POR-TANT! 

 

I wouldn't want to miss a great opportunity just because I blocked a telemarketer.

 

 

 

 

Edited November 8, 2019 by 32ABBA

[Bing Bong]

ALL politics and hot takes. ALL. The. Time.

[CommonCents]

I want a board where JFH and Kolby Listenbee can cuddle.

 

A place where Rico and Whaley can have a cage match.

 

Gunner and Blokes should have a spot where they can teach us all things UK. 

 

House will be the stand up comedian.

 

Badol will be Billy Bad Ass.

 

Hopless will be the ever trying parent for all of us. 

 

Emoulds will be the truther. 

 

Bobby will be Bobby Two Times...because he says everything two times.

 

Bandit will be the cook.

 

Plenz will be the bartender. 

 

Kirby will handle the salary cap. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tenhigh]

33 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

I thought it was usually could've.

It is actually "could of". Whaever the f that means.  

32 minutes ago, 32ABBA said:

 

 

It was your responses to other people.

FU!

 

It seems like your ignore list has some of the best posters, and i want on on the ground floor.  

[The Wiz]

4 minutes ago, CommonCents said:

I want a board where JFH and Kolby Listenbee can cuddle.

 

A place where Rico and Whaley can have a cage match.

 

Gunner and Blokes should have a spot where they can teach us all things UK. 

 

House will be the stand up comedian.

 

Badol will be Billy Bad Ass.

 

Hopless will be the ever trying parent for all of us. 

 

Emoulds will be the truther. 

 

Bobby will be Bobby Two Times...because he says everything two times.

 

Bandit will be the cook.

 

Plenz will be the bartender. 

 

Kirby will handle the salary cap. 

 

 

 

 

 

And DC Tom doesn't think you're an idiot! 

[Mojo44]

 To me, the whole point of a discussion is to air varying viewpoints, negative, positive and anything in between. I also think in this context some good-natured debate and even some good-natured “trash talking“ is OK. This can make it fun sometimes. Maintaining some sense of decency and mutual respect is all that I would ask for.

[Tenhigh]

1 hour ago, ICanSleepWhenI'mDead said:

I'm not criticizing anyone, and I suspect there are opinions going both ways.  I'd just like to know how most members feel about whether topics and posts critical of the Bills should be allowed here.   I encourage everyone to participate in the poll.

In actuality I want a board where I can read well thought out posts without trolling maroons or mouth breathing crusaders. And if you are gonna be a delta bravo, you better damn well be funny. 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

24 minutes ago, 32ABBA said:

 

 

I guess if I don't want to sift through the opinions of every Bills fan on the board concerning everything from politics to social issues to football, I must be sticking my head in the sand, and plugging my ears, closed off from society...

 

It's not about people necessarily "getting under my skin", it's for a variety of reasons, some of which I mentioned.

 

Yes, you have made the list. 

Have fun in that little bubble you live in.

 

 

Edited November 8, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973