Phil The Thrill Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) It is the 3 year death of the Buffalo Bills Message Board. Some time around March 2017, the “powers that be” shut it down. The BBMB was legendary in its own way. It had some of the most hilarious takes and the posts were far more ridiculous than anything here. It always crashed on game day - especially after a loss! Bills fans clamored for hires like Russ Grimm as HC or Bryant Johnson at WR. There was also a lot of negativity that the mods would immediately shut down. You were also not allowed to criticize Ralph Wilson or Chris Brown. I’ve always wondered what happened and why after over a decade, the team suddenly wanted to shut it down. It survived many changes in administration, coaches and even an owner. But it was gone, shortly after two key changes within the org: Sean McDermott was hired in January 2017 Derek Boyko was hired in February 2017 Is it possible that McDermott or Boyko made the call to get rid of the BBMB? Boyko was officially hired on 2/23/17, but that doesn’t mean he started on that date. So if it was Boyko, this literally would have been the first thing he did since taking over. I don’t think he’d make moves so early into the job. But then again, it was closed immediately, without any warning. So perhaps it was a quick decision? If it was anyone else at OBD, why wasn’t the call made earlier? The message board had been around for over a decade and they saw no reason to shut it down before? That leads me to McDermott. He had been known to be a prepared, organized and an extremely hard worker. Is it possible that his thorough “process” could have included how the team was being presented online, and that he came across the BBMB and said “shut it down?” Like I said, there was a lot of negativity toward the team on the BBMB. The team had not made the playoffs in 16 seasons and they were rightfully getting ripped apart on their own website. It could be perceived as a bad look. And McDermott was all about changing culture.....everywhere. On the surface level, it seems pretty foolish to think that a coach would be focused on that and would instead have pressing issues. But again, McDermott is known to be thorough and detail-oriented. I know he redecorated the signage around the building and in the locker rooms. The timing just seems weird and I really wonder whether McDermott and/or Boyko were behind this decision. Anyone know who made the decision? Edited March 6, 2020 by Phil The Thrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Likes The Bills Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 The nfl changed their software platform and made it mandatory that all 32 teams be on the same tech stack. I actually work for the software company that helped with the transition. In 2018 the league switched over so it was probably pre-planned just sucks they didn’t warn anybody. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 But if they switched over in 2018, wasn’t that an entire year before they made the decision to get rid of the MB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I doubt the coach was involved. Various other movers and shakers in the front office? Quite probably. The place was a pit anyways, glad it’s gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 The board was too difficult to monitor on an official team's website. Bokyo most likely made the call as McDermott had bigger fish to fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Rad Likes The Bills said: The nfl changed their software platform and made it mandatory that all 32 teams be on the same tech stack. I actually work for the software company that helped with the transition. In 2018 the league switched over so it was probably pre-planned just sucks they didn’t warn anybody. And NFL.com removed commenting on their website around the same time, so maybe it was a larger league thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Dunkirk Don revealing top secret information is what required the nuclear option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I remember thinking “How can I preserve all my posts and threads for future reference?” So I downloaded everything (all content) from 2008-2017 onto my office server and refer to it from time to time just for some laughs. I have all of your hot takes captured for eternity. I’ll start the bidding at $10.00...... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cripple Creek Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: It is the 3 year death of the Buffalo Bills Message Board. Some time around March 2017, the “powers that be” shut it down. The BBMB was legendary in its own way. It had some of the most hilarious takes and the posts were far more ridiculous than anything here. It always crashed on game day - especially after a loss! Bills fans clamored for hires like Russ Grimm as HC or Bryant Johnson at WR. There was also a lot of negativity that the mods would immediately shut down. You were also not allowed to criticize Ralph Wilson or Chris Brown. I’ve always wondered what happened and why after over a decade, the team suddenly wanted to shut it down. It survived many changes in administration, coaches and even an owner. But it was gone, shortly after two key changes within the org: Sean McDermott was hired in January 2017 Derek Boyko was hired in February 2017 Is it possible that McDermott or Boyko made the call to get rid of the BBMB? Boyko was officially hired on 2/23/17, but that doesn’t mean he started on that date. So if it was Boyko, this literally would have been the first thing he did since taking over. I don’t think he’d make moves so early into the job. But then again, it was closed immediately, without any warning. So perhaps it was a quick decision? If it was anyone else at OBD, why wasn’t the call made earlier? The message board had been around for over a decade and they saw no reason to shut it down before? That leads me to McDermott. He had been known to be a prepared, organized and an extremely hard worker. Is it possible that his thorough “process” could have included how the team was being presented online, and that he came across the BBMB and said “shut it down?” Like I said, there was a lot of negativity toward the team on the BBMB. The team had not made the playoffs in 16 seasons and they were rightfully getting ripped apart on their own website. It could be perceived as a bad look. And McDermott was all about changing culture.....everywhere. On the surface level, it seems pretty foolish to think that a coach would be focused on that and would instead have pressing issues. But again, McDermott is known to be thorough and detail-oriented. I know he redecorated the signage around the building and in the locker rooms. The timing just seems weird and I really wonder whether McDermott and/or Boyko were behind this decision. Anyone know who made the decision? Let it go Phil, let it go. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: It is the 3 year death of the Buffalo Bills Message Board some would say it’s also the 3 year death of TBD. Edited March 6, 2020 by dubs 1 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Did anyone from that board make their way here? 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Don't you have some high level business meetings to get to? 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: It is the 3 year death of the Buffalo Bills Message Board. Some time around March 2017, the “powers that be” shut it down. The BBMB was legendary in its own way. It had some of the most hilarious takes and the posts were far more ridiculous than anything here. It always crashed on game day - especially after a loss! Bills fans clamored for hires like Russ Grimm as HC or Bryant Johnson at WR. There was also a lot of negativity that the mods would immediately shut down. You were also not allowed to criticize Ralph Wilson or Chris Brown. I’ve always wondered what happened and why after over a decade, the team suddenly wanted to shut it down. It survived many changes in administration, coaches and even an owner. But it was gone, shortly after two key changes within the org: Sean McDermott was hired in January 2017 Derek Boyko was hired in February 2017 Is it possible that McDermott or Boyko made the call to get rid of the BBMB? Boyko was officially hired on 2/23/17, but that doesn’t mean he started on that date. So if it was Boyko, this literally would have been the first thing he did since taking over. I don’t think he’d make moves so early into the job. But then again, it was closed immediately, without any warning. So perhaps it was a quick decision? If it was anyone else at OBD, why wasn’t the call made earlier? The message board had been around for over a decade and they saw no reason to shut it down before? That leads me to McDermott. He had been known to be a prepared, organized and an extremely hard worker. Is it possible that his thorough “process” could have included how the team was being presented online, and that he came across the BBMB and said “shut it down?” Like I said, there was a lot of negativity toward the team on the BBMB. The team had not made the playoffs in 16 seasons and they were rightfully getting ripped apart on their own website. It could be perceived as a bad look. And McDermott was all about changing culture.....everywhere. On the surface level, it seems pretty foolish to think that a coach would be focused on that and would instead have pressing issues. But again, McDermott is known to be thorough and detail-oriented. I know he redecorated the signage around the building and in the locker rooms. The timing just seems weird and I really wonder whether McDermott and/or Boyko were behind this decision. Anyone know who made the decision? Call Forensic Files II. Maybe they will do an episode. Someone always leaves DNA. McDermott thinks he is so smart by shaving his head but he slipped up somewhere. Edited March 6, 2020 by 4merper4mer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, eball said: Don't you have some high level business meetings to get to? I think Columbo has a show to prep for on the ‘Nightcap’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: I think Columbo has a show to prep for on the ‘Nightcap’. Make all the jokes you want, but I’m getting to the bottom of this story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 What really happened was Town and Country banned every user, to include himself, and now nobody can access the board or approve new members because there are no members. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) All the terrible mods and repetitive topics did it in. and boy I mean terrible mods. Edited March 6, 2020 by Teddy KGB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Teddy KGB said: All the terrible mods and repetitive topics did it in. and boy I mean terrible mods. I can’t understand why they would be so terrible considering your affable personality. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: It is the 3 year death of the Buffalo Bills Message Board. Some time around March 2017, the “powers that be” shut it down. The BBMB was legendary in its own way. It had some of the most hilarious takes and the posts were far more ridiculous than anything here. It always crashed on game day - especially after a loss! Bills fans clamored for hires like Russ Grimm as HC or Bryant Johnson at WR. There was also a lot of negativity that the mods would immediately shut down. You were also not allowed to criticize Ralph Wilson or Chris Brown. I’ve always wondered what happened and why after over a decade, the team suddenly wanted to shut it down. It survived many changes in administration, coaches and even an owner. But it was gone, shortly after two key changes within the org: Sean McDermott was hired in January 2017 Derek Boyko was hired in February 2017 Is it possible that McDermott or Boyko made the call to get rid of the BBMB? Boyko was officially hired on 2/23/17, but that doesn’t mean he started on that date. So if it was Boyko, this literally would have been the first thing he did since taking over. I don’t think he’d make moves so early into the job. But then again, it was closed immediately, without any warning. So perhaps it was a quick decision? If it was anyone else at OBD, why wasn’t the call made earlier? The message board had been around for over a decade and they saw no reason to shut it down before? That leads me to McDermott. He had been known to be a prepared, organized and an extremely hard worker. Is it possible that his thorough “process” could have included how the team was being presented online, and that he came across the BBMB and said “shut it down?” Like I said, there was a lot of negativity toward the team on the BBMB. The team had not made the playoffs in 16 seasons and they were rightfully getting ripped apart on their own website. It could be perceived as a bad look. And McDermott was all about changing culture.....everywhere. On the surface level, it seems pretty foolish to think that a coach would be focused on that and would instead have pressing issues. But again, McDermott is known to be thorough and detail-oriented. I know he redecorated the signage around the building and in the locker rooms. The timing just seems weird and I really wonder whether McDermott and/or Boyko were behind this decision. Anyone know who made the decision? More and more subject interests such as vintage car collecting are going to other forms such as using Facebook. The talk was that the Bills were pushing fans to do the same thing versus having a team board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: I can’t understand why they would be so terrible considering your affable personality. I recall getting reprimanded for calling Josh Reed a bum ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Phil The Thrill said: Make all the jokes you want, but I’m getting to the bottom of this story. What story? 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Did anyone from that board make their way here? I think that guy @Teef came from over yonder. He's the only one I can remember besides the previously banned people that were welcomed back here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 3 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: I remember thinking “How can I preserve all my posts and threads for future reference?” So I downloaded everything (all content) from 2008-2017 onto my office server and refer to it from time to time just for some laughs. I have all of your hot takes captured for eternity. I’ll start the bidding at $10.00...... Do you accept meadcoin? I have whorded mine for years now looking for the write opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Turk71 said: Dunkirk Don revealing top secret information is what required the nuclear option. winner!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 It seems like 10 years ago Does any team run their own board still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, dubs said: some would say it’s also the 3 year death of TBD. This continual crappy sliming is very disheartening. 1 hour ago, Phil The Thrill said: Make all the jokes you want, but I’m getting to the bottom of this story. He said BOTTOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Teddy KGB said: I recall getting reprimanded for calling Josh Reed a bum ?? Personal attacks on players will not be tolerated I remember getting the ban stick for outing Trent Edwards sister when she was posting defending him under some obscure screen name 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: What story? I think that guy @Teef came from over yonder. He's the only one I can remember besides the previously banned people that were welcomed back here. there are a number of us BBMBers still here. teef, royal, Foxx, Riverside (I think), a former mod TRC ?? Transplant and his sidekick jm2009 who accused every person a former banned poster. Doc and JohnC posted there as a few others. 3 years I can’t offhand recall many more 4 minutes ago, JMF2006 said: Personal attacks on players will not be tolerated I remember getting the ban stick for outing Trent Edwards sister when she was posting defending him under some obscure screen name I called Rob Ryan fat and got a point I called Transplant Big Kahuna and got a point. Edited March 6, 2020 by SlimShady'sGhost 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Did anyone from that board make their way here? start a Thread . we’re you a member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Perhaps it could have been part of the anticipated move to a new software plan. or it could have been that new leadership personnel came in with a bias against message boards. I don't think it was a specific reaction to what was happening on BBMB. When McDermott came in, he had a lot more important stuff to be doing than checking out a message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 30 minutes ago, JMF2006 said: It seems like 10 years ago Does any team run their own board still? Yes, at least two or three teams do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Ah the good ol days when you had characters like SaviorEdwards, Dunkirk Dan and Butch from the Eastside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I’m pretty sure the “process” just involves just the team itself. In fact, closing themselves off from outside noise is part of the process. McDermott isn’t an idiot, he knows he can’t control fan opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 29 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: start a Thread . we’re you a member I never went there. Not even once. No particular reason. I seriously never even gave it a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Gugny said: I never went there. Not even once. No particular reason. I seriously never even gave it a thought. It was a glorious place filled with joy and wonderment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Clyde Smith said: Ah the good ol days when you had characters like SaviorEdwards, Dunkirk Dan and Butch from the Eastside. not sure DD was a member there. at least not with that name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hey Phil... How come this isn't in the form of a poll your usual mode of operation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 29 minutes ago, Clyde Smith said: Ah the good ol days when you had characters like SaviorEdwards, Dunkirk Dan and Butch from the Eastside. “Member”! haaaaaaa That dude was a legend and I always loved his posts for all the wrong reasons. Just now, Mike in Horseheads said: Hey Phil... How come this isn't in the form of a poll your usual mode of operation? Hey this is a serious business investigation, there’s no room for silliness like a poll. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: This continual crappy sliming is very disheartening just kidding around Hap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: there are a number of us BBMBers still here. teef, royal, Foxx, Riverside (I think), a former mod TRC ?? Transplant and his sidekick jm2009 who accused every person a former banned poster. Doc and JohnC posted there as a few others. 3 years I can’t offhand recall many more Shaw66, Logic, myself (but I'm not that memorable), T&C ... others? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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