Site House Rules Thread
by Rev Halofan on Mar 15, 2010 11:50 PM PDT
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PrintNot to be a registered Democrat and embrace regulation that stifles freedom and growth, but I was going to tinker with the site rules and thought to ask here for your input.
Many years ago some guy posted that he loved the site but his kids were not allowed on it because of the F-Bombage. A wonderful discussion of standards versus censorship followed and we arrived at the 1 F-Bomb per month rule.
So there you have it, so have at it... this is the thread for feedback related to how we as a community should operate, what we should tolerate and where to draw the line.
HALOS HEAVEN TEN COMMANDMENTS
1. The Angels and Baseball are the topics. Have fun!
2. OPTIMISTIC? Don't bully others into cheering along
3. PESSIMISTIC? Bitch once, then offer a solution. Don’t bitch twice, it’s alright
4. Martyrs and Hostile posters get banned fastest
5. Your opinion is always allowed, but so is everyone's opinion of your opinion
6. Use the F-word once a month maximum
7. No T&A pictures. No exceptions
8. No Ticket Sales
9. No posting pictures in game threads
10. Sidebar Headlines MUST convey the Subject
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Thou shalt not tempt thy
for if thou shalt try, thy shalt potentially break commandment the sixth.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Mar 15, 2010 4:09 PM PDT reply actions
You have any idea how many language the scripture gets translated through?
There are bound to be some mistakes here and there. ;-)
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Mar 16, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Kids shouldn't be on the internet unsupervised.
F-bomb it away in my book, vato.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
I disagree I think monitoring it is a good idea.
If you can’t convey a message without them then you will learn fast or else. I just think that that rule really helps make the site better.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
How about
if you can’t convey a message “you will learn fast or else.” The ban hammer shouldn’t be contingent on f-bombs.
Unless this affects advertising revenue, which for some reason I always thought was the case— not some d-bag dad who was disappointed that his underage children were talking to potty mouth strangers… strangers are ok…but steer clear of the salty ones.
Honestly I don’t really care either way, its a great site, just my two cents and either way it doesn’t make or break HH.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Mar 15, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
U agree with the limit
and I use F-bombs in real life like they’re goin out of style. But check out a Lone Star Ball game thread and see what unrestricted language and T&E photos looks like. This plce is classy without being sterilized. The Rev has it right on most of these.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
by Moondoggy on Mar 15, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thoroughly enjoy LSB.
But their misery = my joy. All the more sweeter with the f-bomage.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Mar 15, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
LSB is a toolshed (for the most part)
I just discovered this a few days ago. Before that, I respected most Ranger fans.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
these guys do not represent Ranger fans
I spend a great deal of time in Dallas and I’ve been to several games at the Ballpark. The fans are universally welcoming and good natured. Fans at Anaheim Stadium could learn a lot from them. The losers on LSB are so pathetic as to be extremely humorous. After any Ranger loss, a short trip to LSB makes me smile.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
IIRC the issue was
That some posters enjoy reading the site with their kids and discussing some of the issues brought up here. This being the case, they don’t like seeing the site littered with coarse language. Although I don’t (yet?) have kids, the further I get from college the more I tend to agree.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Kids love HH
It is viewed right After Hannah Montana
“The best of both worlds”
Halo and Disney (together again,….forever)
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
I think F-bombs are fine if they are accompanied by...
…some useful information. If a poster is making an original point — or a creative point — and the f-bomb qualifier helps bring the moment of genius into form, I’m all for it. It’s the useless one-liners and arbitrary binge fuckage that makes a thread feel like West Baltimore.
My vote’s for ess West Baltimore — more The Wire.
Maybe #6 should be rewritten to speak to whom it’s written for: “Keep the kids and ladies in mind. No arbitrary or excessive f-bombs or lady-hatin’ verbiage.”
I think the lady-hatin’ verbiage is more of a problem around here than the eff-age.
by Turks Teeth on Mar 15, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Agree and think your right about how that should be written
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Please explain how I'm going to talk about brian fuentes
without using lady-hatin’ verbiage.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Mar 15, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
"Fuentes throws like a dongally-challegend indivual"
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Hey, it only took Slamma 30 secs to give you an alternative.
Just glance down at that cute tattoo of your mother you got that night you drank two bottles of Robitussin.
almost not fair
PhiSlamma has one of the best imaginations (and that includes most of his baseball opinions) on the board. :)
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
You're sassy!
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Mar 15, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
i disagree but will fight for your right to say it (or whatever the quote is)
i don’t like too much cursing in NON-game threads (game day threads are alright). plus it means more on the board when you use the f word. (and hilarious when people write that is their one/month f bomb usage)
by Halos in DE on Mar 16, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Forrest Gump once told me
“Using the F-bomb shows how stupid you are. Atleast that is what my mother said”
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
by DAD OF VLAD on Mar 15, 2010 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
This is the first one that comes to mind.
11) No more than one fan-post per week. Fan-shots limited to 3 per week. You cannot possibly have 6 fan-posts worth of thought out, well written, unique material to post a week.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
no idea who??
:)
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I think 1 per week is a little two much.
However limiting it to maybe like 3 a week wouldn’t be bad. I wouldn’t worry about fanshots those are easy not to look at anyway if you don’t want to. No reason why they need to be limited.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, there is a reason to limit them.
The reason I came here from the Angels Official Board was because of the constant posting of the same shit constantly, no new thought added, and repeated idea over and over. Quantity over Quality.
This is not the fucking flea market. I do not want to shuffle through SHIT to find stuff I ACTUALLY WANT. Yes I am talking about Halowood, get over it. I don’t care at this point because its seriously downgrading this site’s quality.
I do not mind if you post whatever crap you want once a week/month/season, but when its FOUR fanposts in TWO days and one of them is literally a REPOST OF ANOTHER FANPOST THAT IS AN INCH DOWN THE PAGE then I CARE.
If you want a bunch of shit reposted over and over with very little thought given to either the original post or the responses, then, by all mean, go to other shitty sites that I do not go to because they allow shit like this. Is this a personal attack? No, Im sure you are a cool dude Halowood, but right now you are seriously fucking with my Angels world, and that will not stand.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Are f-bomb rules in effect in any thread where f-bomb rules are being debated?
Meanwhile, somebody needs to tell Halowood that Granderson might be available.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
A few tequila shots and a set of very large fake breasts.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
by PhiSlamma on Mar 15, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
500 million for 10 years?
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
really the correct response is
which one is granderson and which one is nipples….aw hell what am i talking about…. tits…buhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
Hence Rule #7
Stay smart here
Suicide Girls is that way >>>>>>>>>
by Rev Halofan on Mar 15, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Because this shit needs to stop asap, Im seriously at the point of anger
Go ahead and right click, view image. Too lazy to do it for you.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
by PhiSlamma on Mar 15, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Reading those threads feels like listening to the old hags on "The View"
Where they just yak and yak and yak endlessly about nothing of any real consequence
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Mar 15, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Then just don't read them.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't anymore, but they're cluttering up the board
at least 3 or 4 of those last posts were so closely related to one another that they could have easily been combined into one large post that I could ignore.
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Mar 15, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
But if he would have combined those you all would complain it was to long
OH NO!!. just saying. I see your point and said how it could be made better already.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The problem
with it is that there’s only so much space on the front page. If one person posts too many things, it just pushes other stuff off the page…stuff that one might want to read, if one knew it were there.
The rec button is an awesome invention :)
no thats partly why i further down somewhere said maybe increase how many words you must have for the minimum on fanposts.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
really that isn’t bad
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The fact that you screen'd and MS Painted what you were talking about shows dedication
For that and no other reason, Rec’d.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Or just make them one fan shot
save some space for the other guy on the front page. Most(mostly new) people don’t go beyond the front page when visiting the site.
And before posting, do some (re)searching on this site first. See if it has been posted before your grand thought, or to make sure you are not doing a Coldplay type of subliminal plagiarism.
Agree that you could put in the Guidelines to make sure that you are posting something on topic, that your thought on the subject hasn’t been posted already wise it gets deleted. No need to make your own post if you are saying the same thing as the person below you.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Unless your Halowood
His post are legend in this part of the web
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
The part of the web where caught & exposed insects....
…are drained of blood, blanch, wither and die?
Ah, yes. Cormac McCarthy wrote about it in his follow-up to Charlotte’s Web.
by Turks Teeth on Mar 15, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Very good reply
“The Road” comparable to the Lackey.
Shit for the whole year yet some one will play money to get it.
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
I wouldn't put such a strict limit on it.
I think it has to do with the excessive nature of posting. A “no excessive fanposting” rule would convey the message somewhat like the Supreme Court’s obscenity rule: “I know it when I see it.”
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Ohh
^^^College Student^^^^^
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
Ha, a bit removed, but yeah.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Mob Rules
listen to what the majority is saying, give in to the mob. They are always right.
by eyespy on Mar 15, 2010 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The Wisdom of the Crowds
They may not always be right, but I’d bet if we polled America about the final rankings of the AL West, it’d be closer than most experts.
I'm kind of with clover_black here.
While I commiserate with the person who claimed that his son couldn’t visit the site due to excessive F-bombs and the like, why should the rest of us muzzle our comments, in fear of a kid seeing some rather profane, and colorful commentary. I’m not advocating that we all go off like Redd Foxx in a drunken stupor, but honestly, how many kids are actually visiting and on this site regularly? I’ve always assumed that most of us here are mostly in their late teens, to crotchety old folks. What is more irksome to me are the incessant posts that are usually covering the same subject.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
to be human
writing about bombs just looks stupid.
Saying it out loud is the way to go, then type something original.
Two whole screens of F-this, and that, looks wrong because it is wrong.
There are more creative and thought provoking ways to get your point across
I find it annoying when every other post has “f-this” or “f-that” in it. It gets to me in a way I thought only a 13 year old valley girl could. Like OMGz!¤¤ I ToTaLLyZ €aNTz BeLieVe iT!±"&%
by Balls and Strikes on Mar 16, 2010 5:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
When it comes to F bombs I think limiting them in game threads is a good idea
But I want to unleash the dragon in any other thread.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
I say the other way around.
allow in game threads cause people are just passionate and get out of hand its ok but limit it like we do other threads
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Game threads
are too high traffic and involve too much emotion NOT to have strict rules.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
+1
Take a look at Lookout Landing’s game threads circa 2009, they are on par with the HalosHeaven 2007 game threads.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Mar 15, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nothing but F bombs.
I would know I dropped many of them. I see the error in my ways
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
Rule #1
You to say no politics. I think that should be reinstated. I do not care for the political discussion on the site. I mean it is an Angel’s site.
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
*used to say* jesus, not more talking on the phone and posting at the same time.
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
some other stuff that might interest other should be Okay
like music, events, happenings, and personal things you would like to share.
yea really.
and LL is way to strict
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
If you lived in Seattle
you would be angry at everything in life too.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Good point.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I woudl like Seattle, too, if it was not occupied by people from Seattle
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
I considered "recommending".
I’ll just say……….interesting comment……..as I chuckle to myself.
I lived there
A lot of angry Indians, fat people, and emo kids.
And thats not being judgmental, Im like two and a half of those things.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
??? - the Seattle Storm has been kicking ass lately
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Mar 15, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
SoCal > Seattle > San Antonio > Atlanta > Alabama
Since I live in Atlanta, I guess I should be happy that I don’t live in Alabama (anymore). I did greatly enjoy my 5 years in the Great NW, how did I love wearing my Angels gear to M’s and Rainier games.
I would sell a kidney to leave the Dirty South.
1 line siggy line because I was asked nicely. Go Angels! helpfindscottajob@gmail.com
i like the greater NW as well
Vancouver = excellent; Tim Hortons = excellent; Seattle = excellent minus the sports teams. I make a yearly pilgrimmage to Seattle for PAX and have enjoyed it every time.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
No threads about politics, yes
But if a thread naturally goes in that direction and people want to talk about it, I don’t see the problem with it. As long as the other rules are abided during it, I don’t mind.
Off-Topic discussion is a part of every forum.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes and in other forums those threads are marked OT
I do not think I am the only one here who does not want to see that junk on this site.
Sometimes it is nice to have an island where you do not have to think about politics.
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
Agree Politics should be avoided. We don't want a community i don't think with people going at it (with each other) in all kinds of threads.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with both of you that it should be limited, but not banned
Maybe we should require OT threads to be marked “OT”.
Any discussion dealing with player salaries, the draft, steroids, Torii-Hunter type incidents, etc. will naturally lead to some political references and discussion. I don’t think you can totally ban that stuff, nor should you.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Really?
In my short time here, I’ve seen threads evolve to the point where politics comes in.
Or do you mean starting a thread based on politics?
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Politics have been banned
In your short time the rules have been overlooked.
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
you could but I see your point with salaries.
I say if you see it going that way make a fanshot about that subject and talk about it there so it is off the front page.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry, 'dog.
All things work in cycles. Someday the time in the sunshine for all you zenarchists shall return.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
You are just being too mellow to look it up for yourself.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
I googled it. It produced a bunch of cookbooks
Seeing whats below in this thread that seems appropriate.
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
How can anyone suck at Google?
I see there are still things I can learn. Try this.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
Well that cleared it up
I am not that mellow. I think you know that.
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
Ironic, no?
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
This and the 'no religion' thing...
…were both good ideas.
Some of those posts that delved into religion. either intentionally or by accident, got fairly spiky in a hurry. And I do apologise, belatedly, sort of.
I see red people
both should not be allowed. maybe politics related to Salaries and baseball allowed only in the fanshots section.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
No, just make it to where you can't post threads about it
If it comes up in discussion, like salaries, PEDs, any other examples that can relate to a baseball discussion at hand, it should be allowed.
So if someone starts a thread on PED usage, then you ought to be able to talk about the politics of that, since it’s relevant.
If someone tries to start a thread on Health Care Reform, that should be banned.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit, I was looking forward to explaining to you guys the joys of nationalised healthcare
I see red people
I don't know if joy is the right word
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta try before you buy...
…come to the UK with your hideous diseases, we’ll pay for it
I see red people
I mean I agree with you
I thought you meant the task of explaining it was joyous, which it isn’t haha.
I’ve lived in Germany, so that’s as far as I’m gonna go there.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Id say ok if it is made clear like in your exammple.
if it is about PEDs or likely Salaries you know politics will come into it and id be ok with it in those types of posts and threads only.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Too many topics to limit like that
Just as long as it relates to baseball and the discussion in the thread.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
If I do not believe in religion, then what the heck is an Angel?
;)
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Mar 15, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
A being from fantasy literature ;)
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
most of the religion geared posts
came after the Adenhart tragedy. I cut them a break on that one. Otherwise, I am with The Limey. [if you’re attending any medical devices conventions in the far east, let me know]
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
agree with that
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Got a respiratory meeting in New Orleans coming up in May...
…but not heading East this year.
Have detoured my flight home to catch the White Sox game – will be my first trip to Chicago.
I see red people
Enjoy Wrigley
or Cellular Field (soulless IMO). I meant Fra East as in Asia.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
Flew over it last week on the way back from NZ...
…will probably be heading back that way again next year, so you never know.
I see red people
I'll head to Wrigley for a look, but I'm only in for two days...
…so I won’t catch a game there.
Halos vs White Sox on the 20th, however. I will be there, sitting near the White Sox dugout, screaming filth at Piercockski and his gimp of a manager.
I see red people
I have to agree there.
we have a hard enough time agreeing on baseball. Politics should be right out………..
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
People don't bring it up much.
Last really political stuff on here I can remember were about the DP for Gallo and before that in the politically-sanctioning Election Day thread…other than that it seems to have been pretty quiet around here…
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
I agree wholeheartedly
This site is about what unites us: Angels fandom. Politics invariably and pointlessly divides us. There are plenty political sites on which to sound off on political matters.
Is rule #4 bolded because it's the most obscure?
Maybe we can get a glossary or some sort of scope notes on what falls into the martyrdom and hostility buckets.
Regarding the F-bomb
I feel it should be “all or nothing” in the sense that it should either be allowed all the time or not at all.
What is this once a month thing? How about passing a law that you are allowed to run stop signs once a month? It makes no sense and is almost impossible to enforce. I’m sure the intent of the rule is to make sure it doesn’t get over-used, but then why not start restricting other things: You’re only allowed to disagree with one person per month so you aren’t as “controversial”, and only allowed to participate in 10 game threads a month so you don’t “intimidate” those who don’t post as often.
It’s fucking arbitrary shit like this that makes me use my one f-bomb per month.
Almost agree :)
I think it is because he knows that sometimes it comes out and isn’t going to just ban someone for using one (think that would be wrong). I think if they keep doing it thats when you get banned.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
With all due respect
youve been around for about 12 games (Sep 25 2009), so its not like youve had alot of opportunities to use your f-bomb.
When a word is restricted, it carries more meaning. Ive made over 3500 comments on HH, and only 24 of them have had an f-bomb in them. When I drop an f-bomb, I really mean it.
Never Quit , Never Surrender!
by anaheim angels on Mar 15, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Good point
I haven’t been on HH for long enough to tender an opinion on the F bombs. This is a site primarily for adults though, so I would not think there is a huge need to censor it.
"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem".
Who says this is a site primarily for adults?
It seems to me only the Rev can make that kind of judgment.
Once a month is a fantabulous compromise.
Not an insta-ban, but not peppered into every other post.
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments in my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
No it ain't ...
the father of the bomb is against the abuse of the bomb so he volunteered to keep tabs on the irresponsible ones
Is he still avaliable?
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
by DAD OF VLAD on Mar 16, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Granderson
500 million for 10 years?
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
by DAD OF VLAD on Mar 17, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Rule #3 cowritten by Dylan?
And the halo shines tonight
the F bomb is not nessacery
use your words, fully explain your true feelings
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
sometimes
that is the word that describes my true feelings
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
agreed.
what your response to this scenario?
winning by 1 going into the 9th against Boston.
Fuentes gives up a 2 run HR to Ortiz
its not going to be, “oh well”
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Mar 16, 2010 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
OH POOPY!
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments in my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
by AlanFalcon on Mar 16, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No more linking YouTube videos in the game threads.
It is annoying, and nobody else thinks your taste in such videos is interesting or funny, only you think they are, so knock it off.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
by 44FAN on Mar 15, 2010 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I never ever click on that crap
So I totally agree.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Is it just me,
Or has this thread turned into a getting everything that bugs the crap out of you intervention? ;)
And yeah, I hardly if ever click on the YouTube links.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
AND THAT REVHALOFAN GUY
WHAT IS HIS DEAL, AMIRITEGUISE>!>?!?/?!
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
And lets quit with the all caps stuff too while we're at it.
FREE BRANDON WOOD!
by halofan4life on Mar 15, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, don't tell MYSPACECOBAR about that...
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Ha, I meant the HH user who always uses all caps, but yes, Granderson too!
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
He doesn't use all caps!
but the subject of all of his posts (seriously) are always the same. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/spc7@verizon.net" >Check it out. Also, he’s not even an Angels fan apparently.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His Saints." - Psalm 116:15 Rest In Peace, Nick.
Rule subset.
Quit with all the caps, unless you are MYSPACECOBAR.
That better clutch?
FREE BRANDON WOOD!
by halofan4life on Mar 15, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
There we go!
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Same rec this one as I want this.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
What videos have been getting posted?
I’ve just assumed all the links were Gameday, Gamecast or my occassional linkage to Teh Monkey.
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
...or animated gifs.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
yea slows threads Down and will make comps freeze in really active threads.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
that being said
this is a pretty awesome gif.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
No denying that just saying in general they slow down threads. Normally game threads because of the quantity of comments being made.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No arguing with Zu Long or PhiSlamma during game threads
Neither of those guys ever surrender, and the cascade pollution makes following the game chat nigh impossible.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
by Stirrups on Mar 15, 2010 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
But its funny when I just string CKOD along
and reply with nothing but wild speculation and random crap as he posts stats and facts, infuriating him. I can’t be the only one who enjoys that, right?
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
by PhiSlamma on Mar 15, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
At least I gave him a cookie that last time.
So its not all bad.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Dude, I was totally thinking of CKOD.
But i’ve argued with him once or twice, he could give my ex-wife a pointer or two in the never letting shit go department. ;)
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
He's the king of bringing a thread all the way to the RIGHTMOST edge of the screen ---------------------------------->
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Mar 15, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
yea
sorry dude but CKOD you never give up.
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Mar 16, 2010 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I would answer, but then I would never hear the end of it.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
No talking food on the game-threads with Stirrups
He’ll make you hungry, and you’ll have to go shopping for the things he’s talking about, and miss most of the game.
Food? Did somebody make mention of food?
Dude, I whipped up a double mustard crusted pork loin, with a carrots, onions and fennel with a reduction jus that I pulled off the food network web site.
Un-friggin’-believable.
I recommend serving it with blackened green beans and a sweet potato and corn pudding. Open with a spring salad with dates, candied walnuts, machega cheese and a homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.
And accompany with 6 or 7 bottles of your favorite meritage.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
I made Salmon the other day and put a hint of Vanilla Extract on it before I cooked it
Delicious.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Salmon retired. We fish for Trout nowadays.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Mar 15, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you mean manchego?
sorry dude, for correcting you if you did mean manchego. Gotta show respect for my favorite cheese (I used to live in Spain, where it’s produced).
Spanish goat cheese. Flaked thin.
Yes. Manchego cheese. Dropping the “n” was a typo. Part of my charm. Using the “a” as the final letter was sheer mistake.
Still, typose or not, I also love the stuff. Among the finest hard cheeses anywhere.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
Baiting people in the gamethreads is the only reason I comment.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
Hey 44FAN, you know who is cooler than you?
45FAN
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Wouldn't that be 43FAN?
Unless, of course, you’re discussing the wattage of the fan.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Talking about it im ok with but I can agree no play by play of it on a Baseball thread unless it is a random thread in the Fanpost for that particular subject.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you see Beckham tore an Achilles yesterday?
OUCH.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Mar 15, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
might be good news if you're Beckham
at least he won’t get carded in the cup
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
or miss a PK..... again...
Now stuck in Colorado Springs
by stuck in Romania on Mar 16, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
He'd happily pay you his next years salary to have that option...
…it meant a lot to him.
Having said that I’m happy he won’t have that chance – we have better right sided midfielders than Beckham available for selection.
I see red people
Debatable...
Beckham always had an impact coming of the bench. He is also a leader of the team (despite what people may think of him, and much more so off the field than Terry) and we will miss his experience. The hard work he puts in to earn a place on Capello’s bench has been admirable.
Lennon (if fit, hopefully) should be a no brainer. Walcott has been poor, Ashley Young has been non-existent, Milner i’ve never been impressed with, Adam Johnson would be a crazy left-field choice, which leaves Shaun Wright-Phillips who to me, is an similar, older and less effective Aaron Lennon. Beckham at least brought something different, as a dead ball specialist and with his passing ability (still one of the best on our team).
Goddamn injuries.
by TheQuestforMerlin on Mar 16, 2010 6:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Terry's a pimp dude!
"Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His Saints." - Psalm 116:15 Rest In Peace, Nick.
i say commericals are okay
like those awesome black taco commercials (rolling eyes)
by Halos in DE on Mar 16, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
what about talk about the kids
or megan fox’s thumbs
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
she has thumbs?
i never noticed that particular part of her anatomy.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
once you see them
everything else looks average
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
Ben Sheets gave up 10 runs w/o recording an out today
I guess the Beane prospect piggy bank is not going to pay out
Play Wood already. Willits sucks.
Its nice outside today here in Redondo Beach.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
halowood might post it
watch out
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
NICE.
Sheets has been owning me in MLB 2k10.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Mar 15, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah.
no ps3 :(
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Mar 15, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
bigs 2 buddy
wii motion
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
Who is left then?
That pretty much wipes out the entire HH population.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Mar 15, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
really.
Rule #12. no ageist little young assholes.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
… with cube-shaped heads.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Mar 15, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
that need to type out any piece of crap fanpost that pops into their heads at any given moment.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
Good Lord, it's hard to be humble
When you’re perfect in every way!
I can’t wait to look in the mirror
I get better looking each day!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
I nearly corrected you on that, but chose not to play the pedant
..and while we’re at it, there should be a ‘Great’ in front
I see red people
Hey Limey
How is Liverpool doing this year? Is the EPL season almost over? I have a casual interest in the results of the major European soccer leagues.
Won 4-1 tonight, Torres scored twice, andy they played beautifully, but....
…the season has been a complete abortion.
Worst season since ‘92 (or whenever it was that Souness was in charge), struggling to qualify for the Champion’s league and being completely fucked over and held to ransom by Tom Hicks, the prick, who is refusing to invest any money in the club.
The outlook is poor and the football has been worse. I’ve spent most of the season barely able to watch without grimacing.
8 games to play. Man Utd away from home next up.
I see red people
there ruly is danger of relegation?
I guess this is the only way the Wolves could catch Liverpool
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
It would be great if they beat Man Utd
I’m sure games like those are a joy to watch. I guess a Champions League berth is what they are aiming for at this point, am I right?
In your opinion, what would be the lesser of the three evils; Man Utd, Chelsea, or Arsenal winning the league title?
Arsenal
Man United are the embodiment of all that is evil and unclean – think Yankees and then dunk them in pig shit and you’re just about there.
Chelsea are nouveau riche arrivistes lacking class, dignity and captained by a turd who should be in jail.
Arsenal at least play beautiful football, even if their manager looks like a paedophile.
CL berth is possible, but they’ll have to win at least 7 of their last 8.
I see red people
Ah I should have said CL qualifying
Any chance that Hicks ends up selling the team in the near future?
Same rules apply - gonna be a struggle to get in
As for Hicks, he’s not selling unless the bank makes him (a real possiblity – he’s leveraged up to the gills), or unless someone gives him a profane amount of money.
If he does come back to the UK to watch another game, there’s a real chance someone might try to harm him. His son had to be dragged out of a Liverpool pub by bodyguards for his own protection last year and by comparison, we quite like him (especially now he’s been sacked from the board, the prick).
I see red people
i used to be a man u fan
before i saw ronaldo play for 5 minutes. then i decided sheffield utd should get my love because they have an awesome song.
You fill up my senses
Like a gallon of Magnet
Like a packet of Woodbines
Like a good pinch of snuff
Like a night out in Sheffield
Like a greasy chip butty
Like Sheffield United
Come fill me again….
Na Na Na Naa Naa Naaaaa, ooo!
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
what about aussies?
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
Logan's Run Rule
Anybody reaching their 30th birthday must be banned
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Mar 15, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why y'darned kid! Get off'n my lawn!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Poop on your porch old man.
And a rock to the window.
FREE BRANDON WOOD!
by halofan4life on Mar 15, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
All Fanposts must be checked for spelling and grammar before being posted or be deleted
by the mods.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
Agree at least they must be readable.
Co-Leader of the annual 7 round live mock draft at MtD
by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Then 'tis time for me to retire.
"God watches over drunks and third baseman." - the Immortal Leo Durocher, predicting the coming of Brandon Wood...
No more posting pictures of Mel from Fullerton without at least a warning.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
by 44FAN on Mar 15, 2010 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
No John Lackey pics in your posts
I need to sleep at night
This isn't 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.
I agree with the “Once A Month” rule in regard to the L-word.
If I accidentally trip and fall down and I have a boner and I fall into a guy's butt repeatedly is that gay?
thank you
i’m sick and tired of the Benedict Lackey posts. Give it aaaaaa-rest. i would say only time allowed to use is when the Angels play them (AND he DOES pitch)
by Halos in DE on Mar 16, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
What about horse pictures
Look Below
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
by DAD OF VLAD on Mar 16, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
what about horses?
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
And more importantly
NO half-naked pictures of Mayheminthehood!!!!!!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
I think the existing rules are fine; maybe we need some new ones about FanPosts/shots
Like,
11) “If you put up a FanPost or FanShot about the same topic/story/event that is already the subject of a FanPost or FanShot, it will be deleted with prejudice and without explanation. Do it twice, and you’re on thin ice. Three strikes and, well, this is baseball.”
12) “Add value. You can go ahead and write a FanPost on the subject of ‘What I Think About the Angels’ Offseason,’ or ‘What do you think of my starting lineup?’, but if it doesn’t bring anything new, don’t be surprised to see it canned.”
I may also have sympathy for “Remember, there are ladies present,” and “Just because you didn’t agree with it doesn’t mean the article you are linking to is part of the East Coast Bias/Stat-geek conspiracy against Gene Autry’s ghost.”
by mattwelch on Mar 15, 2010 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I think all three are good.
Related to one I don’t think it is wrong to be the same subject if it is a different line of thought necessarily but at most only two fanposts of a subject allowed. If you are making a fanpost and two on that subject have been made EXPECT it to be deleted.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope - I'm all for militancy on this topic
…repetition bores everyone. If you’ve got a different perspective then use it to liven up the existing thread.
Just sticking another one out there with your name on it is narcissism not innovation.
I see red people
by The Limey on Mar 15, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
^^THIS^^
If you have a different take on the same subject, then the existing thread is EXACTLY the PERFECT place to put it. It may inspire even another opinion on that topic, resulting in a deeper, more thoughtful discussion of the topic. Plus it will minimize duplicate threads as well as duplicate ideas within threads, saving us all time.
I think the ONE thing that does need to be examined is posting times.
I’ve seen a RARE few that were done within minutes of each other, so knowledge of the other’s existence was nil
Then that is understandable but as you said those situations are rare and in those leave both up no one did anything wrong and therefore no way to judge fairly who gets to keep there's.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Those rules look pretty good.
Fair, even-handed, and easily understood.
1 F-Bomb per month is perfect. If someone’s going to use that word, let’s have it mean something or be about something important; semi-monthly or more would also mean too many maledictions for the kiddies as the total count of f-bombs could double (or quadruple!).
But make whatever rules you want, Rev and The Rest, and make exceptions whenever you want. Your house, your rules.
Oh, and I always meant to say: Thanks to HalosHeaven and (his/her/its?) creators/janitors. This is a great place, and I appreciate being able to have HH around.
Opinion #837182722
Since we’re all sharing them.
I realize that a forum needs some house rules, especially for new folks that need to understand the absolute no-no’s. No problem. But those should be few and important.
But I’m not sure how low the general sense of intelligence has fallen so low that people feel the need to create some of these proposed rules.
They read like…
Rule #22: “No more than 2 f-bombs, 3 sh!t or a$$ usages, and 6 phallic references per 17 days or 9 threads, whichever comes first”
Rule #39: “No more than 3 threads over 7 days unless defined by at least 5 degrees of separation and don’t mention Q or Wood vs. Izturis more than twice”
Rule #42: “No animated gifs or YouTube links in any thread, unless it involves vampires or lulzcats because I like thems”
Rule #66: “Halopeepee… Your message boards are that way —> … From all your friends at SB Nation”
All good forums/blogs I’ve been a part of for many years seem to find a way to police themselves. Does it matter if someone uses a cuss word 3 times yet makes a great, emphatic post? Or someone follows all the ‘rules’ but posts shyte day after day?
I think the regulars will ensure that a certain level of decorum is maintained. Keep the rules to a few, and then those rules will have real meaning.
by RedFog on Mar 15, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
rule 22 not possible
one word Richard Brandon Wood
a season full of phallic jokes
aye yo
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
We should hire the Reds' former pitching coach
Just so Brandon won’t have the worst name on the team.
You have a point.
I think all the rules sometimes harms a site also. Letting the group police itself often does bring a good result as you see with many other sites.
Ill just be honest here: I think many times after reading the rules when someone first joins and maybe reading a thread or two They are intimidated. Why you ask because we use the rules to such a level (Rev) that often times we are not sure when something is going to get to him. It may not even be a rule. Also you notice more fans of the same team attacking each other than other teams fans. I see it most times im here, Some of the posters spend more time attacking a poster of the same team for a post or comment than they do to any conversation.
I find this site a lot less pleasant (I love the Angels) than many others because of the atmosphere many times in a thread. people are not sure when enough is enough cause it isn’t always consistent.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Pleasant? Usually.
But it is always stimulating. Too much fanboyism is tiring. I like HH because deliberations and open discussion lead to a more informed, balanced, and defensible opinion. I swear, some blogs are just Go Team! all the time. It’s pointless.
I understand that.
There is a difference between content berating (maybe not right word) of your fellow fans and being Homer and never correcting a wrong (totally in accurate) train of thought. My point was just that with to much or going overboard at times you actually turn some fans away cause they don’t want to come here just to be attacked even if they don’t do anything absolutely wrong.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I can understand that
I guess I’ve just been on here long enough to know that if you have something to say, say it. Just think it through before you throw it out there. If you have thick skin, you can be a bit ballsier.
In the end, the intimidation can benefit the site by weeding out posts no one wants to read.
Or, you could do what I do- lurk 98% of the time and post 2% and only in response to what other people say.
Oh I got the thick skin but im talking in general sense.
I think the only rule that could be added to cut down and make the quality of posts better would be the minimum number of words.
Anyway that is unrelated. I was just referring back be being told I would be banned a while back because I didn’t start my sentences with capitals and have great grammar and found that quite lame. Anyway im mostly over that lol.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I know you hate me haha
Co-Leader of the annual 7 round live mock draft at MtD
by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, TAC
When did you start writing like that (above)? You surprised the hell out of me.
It’s not all in caps and there are virtually NO (serious) errors…
Nice.
What the f#$% man?
Seriously.
Rack him.
1 line siggy line because I was asked nicely. Go Angels! helpfindscottajob@gmail.com
I've just read through every comment on this post. Thanks to all of you for the headache! I think the proposed new rules are;
1) If a fanpost or fanshot is a repeat, boring, or stupid, let the f-bombs fly!
2) If you’re gonna talk about food, give some kind of warning BEFORE your comment so eyespy can get something to eat. Common courtesy…
3) Whatever the rules, PhiSlamma is exempt. Unless ladies or children are involved. If women or children are involved, then Phi has to agree to some other wild tattoo before the exemption is extended.
4) If you’re going to post a picture or GIF or YouTube linkie during a game, 44Fan get’s unlimited f-bomb privileges to smoke your ass.
5) Politics and religion are BANNED. Your opinions are not welcome here. Unless you agree with my views. Then it’s OK.
6) T & A pics are banned, with the possible exception of future Mayheminthehood’s low hanging "Fruit of the Loom".
7) Militant brits (OK…Great Brits) should be banned from posting at HH. We don’t want to hear a f**king thing about health care on some itty bitty island on the other side of the pond.
8) With even consider selling tix here with StubHub?
9) Optimists, pessimists, martyrs, saints and hostile posters…you’re all condemned to Halos Heaven’s hell, so save time and ban yourself.
10) If you piss off the Rev, plan on being inducted into the "Satisfied Customer Hall of Fame." Like the Hotel California, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave…
by sothball on Mar 15, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Does the "Satisfied Customer Hall of Fame"
Feature mirrors on the ceiling and pink champagne on ice?
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Not sure, but you'd definitely be a prisoner there of your own device.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Away with those steely knives...
…and leave my beast alone!
These are MY chambers. Don’t you have any respect?
(Runs for the door…)
no rules related to open-mouth pitchers that eat beans with there...
…“i want to stay close to my hometown” wives?
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
But, but... What did I do?
slumps shoulders, closes door gently behind him and quietly shuffles off to a UK based football blog to take out frustrations and throw shit at Manchester United fans
I see red people
well...
number 6 – i thought pics of nap’s mom is alright
number 9 – i take it you would ban “The Optimist” then? Wasn’t I considered his evil twin during the playoffs
by Halos in DE on Mar 16, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I still need to get that tattoo
Who wants to ink me?
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
I gotta say...
I’m just a reader and game thread contributor since barely July or August of last year (don’t remember ), but I do read most posts/comments threads daily on my phone. I feel like even though I’ve been an Angels fan for very long, I don’t know or research enough to really post much.
Anyway, I just wanted to say you guys crack me the hell up, especially this comment thread. I think the rules are fine the way they are simply because I enjoy this blog and the “characters” associated with it. It’s cause of this blog and the frequent posters that made this offseason fly by, so…“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
On an unrelated note, because I didn’t want to do a fanshot, any fellow HHers want to get a little get together or meet for a beer before or during opening day’s game, I’d be interested in something like that…can’t wait for opening day!!!!!
The bat of Howie will rise again!
We Fly Flags
R.I.P. #34
by The Furious Bat of Howie47 on Mar 15, 2010 8:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Thaaaaaas wha Im sayin...
I come here as much for the entertainment, wisecracks, one-liners, pics, etc. as I do to read discussions about 3 and 4 letter acronyms and the numbers assoociated with them.
If some of the colorful characters, loose canons, and smart asses are stifled, this place could dry up like a weathered old cr…Janet Reno.
And while I do still like to Google up pictures of her, it gets old fast.
Long live the fringe element of all message boards!
Also a couple of us Valley Boys up North here might consider an opening day festivity if we can manage to communicate enough so maybe join on in…
by RedFog on Mar 15, 2010 9:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Trust me. You've got to leave earlier.
The East LA interchange at 5:00 PM is a nightmare.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Me? A tour guide?
If you want to hit all the good ’ole dive bars on the way down, sure.
We can start at the Chimney Sweep…then to The Blue Room, The Cave, The Cinema Bar, King Eddy Saloon and Frank N Hanks.
At this point, if we’ve not been picked up for DUI, we might make it as far as Doyer Stadium…
As a rookie in this lineup, I am honored to entertain you
Here’s to hoping Brandon Wood contributes in a similar way this year.
/bows
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
by Commander_Nate on Mar 15, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Long-time listener, first-time caller
Quick question about F-bombs… If F-bombs are limited for the children, shouldn’t the “shit” word be limited as well?
Plus...
What if I use fecking or f*cking?
That won’t violate the letter of the law but doesn’t it violate the spirit of the law? And wouldn’t anyone who is reading still be offended?
Which is why I think banning any type of vocabulary is a little silly.
Gods damned toasters.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
You lint lickers!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
by halofolife on Mar 16, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I use that one all the time now.
What the french, toast?
1 line siggy line because I was asked nicely. Go Angels! helpfindscottajob@gmail.com
what a bunch of nagging, whiny, wimpy little girls
this ain’t no f bomb democracy.
All hail the Rev!!!!! (and the other mods)
the check’s in the mail, right?
In sum: Rev, this is the most punk rock place in the baseball blogosphere
Don’t make too many huge changes or I might spill my beer.
Or worse…
SIMPLE PLAN COULD SHOW UP!!!
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
Pobably tonight :)
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys are going to drive him away like...
…Dale on the Drive. Has he called back in the the last few weeks?
I worry about his safety. :P
How did he get driven away??
oh and we are the two that like his posts.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
:(
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, someone might have a Dale "Update" but...
…if the start of the season is anything like ST, you can bet he’ll be calling back in with 93812 I-told-you-so’s.
I havent been able to listen in a few months so I don't know what has been going on.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm joking...
…but it also goes towards the discussion here about ‘colorful characters’.
I remember Bigsy opening the phones to people to chime in on whether Dale should be allowed back on and most wanted to keep him on.
Because trainwrecks can be just as enjoyable as Mel from Fullerton :P
I don't know, but I purely do hate Long Beach Lenny.
I don’t listen to the drive to hear Lenny. I listen to hear Biggsy and most everyone else.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
No. It's just that it's "The Drive with Jeff Bigs"
Not “The Drive with Long Beach Lenny”
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
racist
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments in my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
Come in the door, get on the floor
Hard rock hard hitting *baseball hardcore
Causing casualties and catastrophes
And tragedies for the sucker emcees
Use your strategies to get the best of me
You dirty rat MCs, whoever you may be
You need to go down south, you need to shut your mouth
Its all about no doubt just shout ’cuz we turn it out…
Who’s House ?
It's Always Somethin'
Is there even proof
for the theoretical existence of a sucker emcee in the universe?
by Rev Halofan on Mar 15, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
can this site be converted to 3D?
I have some glasses left over from captain eo avatar.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
another reply fail? so who were you trying to talk to?
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as
your rules are not anal retentive like the ones on Lookout Landing. I would like to see a more consistent across the board set of guidelines for all of the SB Nation blogs.
vr, Xei
yea I read LL's thinking of becoming a member and they are so strict I have no idea how anyone can enjoy it.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 15, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
it matches the misery
of being a fan of that team
by Rev Halofan on Mar 15, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You can't enjoy it
One of their mods has some serious issues and if you accidentally forget to capitalize your subject line or forget to have a subject line at all, then all hell will break loose. The site is also full of minions – but I believe they have a cream for that.
vr, Xei
your last line there
was you best line yet XiFk
by Rev Halofan on Mar 16, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess like rev has said they have to make your experience miserable.
They are doing what the team does I guess.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 16, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
what?!?!?!
they brought back jr. thats like…. the glimmer of light in the seattle fog and rain.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
My daughter is thinking of going to college in M-Land.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
at least she doesnt go to college in Yankees land
or Bo sux land
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Mar 16, 2010 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
new rule
Forget how many f-bombs people can use. Cut people off with a maximum of 12 misspelled words. Or maybe create an f-bomb thesaurus: 20 alternatives to the f-bomb in ascending order of anger.
It's basically been said, but:
Lift the fucking f-bomb ban.
Also, no opinion-based posts that offer nothing new. Posts about suggested line-ups, seasonal/statistical predictions or “what I would do if I were in charge” are narcissistic and redundant, and should be reserved for discussion within necessary posts that provide new information. This rule might excuse humorous posts, but this place is a tough crowd. You better make with the funny if you are going to take that chance.
And while I’m not necessarily suggesting a grammar rule, it wouldn’t hurt some of you to brush up on some of the basics, or give proper attention to the spell-check function.
by Red114 on Mar 16, 2010 7:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
the problem with no f-bomb ban
is the posts become a non-stop diatribe of f-bombs. No intellectual thought. No rhyme, no reason. It’s boring, annoying and just pisses off the proverbial pig. It also makes whomever sound really stupid as if one foot is irreversibly in the trailer park
You beat me to it red floyd!
I was going to use the anti-dentite line!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
The basics.
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments in my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
the basics
I can’t open that link, but you can’t just say “the basics” and not differentiate between the 1000’s of different error patterns, or just throw in a “grammar dictionary” of some sort and these are “the basics,” brother AF. Ok, so spelling is a “basic,” I’ll give you that. But then are we talking subject-verb agreement, correct verb tenses, verb tense agreement, sentence boundary errors like sentence fragments, run on sentences, comma splices? (which are the kinds of things teachers and professors generally consider “basic” errors in writing) I mean, sentence fragments abound in our posts and comments; it’s almost like a “basic” part of the posting aesthetic on these blogs is to write in a fragmented style sometimes—it’s a rhetorical strategy that allows for a sort of humorous approach on occasion, one might argue. So there is one basic rule of basic grammar that we frequently throw right out the window, or computer screen or whatever. I don’t have a problem with it, but professionally it is frowned upon in a major way.
that is our voice when we post
So grammatically speaking is not what one usually does.
We are not English majors; we do not hold a PhD in the written word; if we can get our point across, and the ones that were meant to understand what was written get it, we did our job. The rest must break the code.
we write like we speak, or how we would like to be heard. Us uncivilized ones, the uncouth, the sloth, we dregs.
Exactly--that's my point
We are given to flights of fancy, shall we say, slinging madcap American English, etc.
I’m just trying to clarify this concept of “remembering the Basics” as stated above, in reference to grammar, syntax and punctuation, I believe. So what “basics” exactly are we referring to? Just spelling? (and hitting the reply tab correctly…ach….). Not all capital letters? I mean, what other basic rules do we really have to subscribe to here?
Agree
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 16, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
And this coming from an English teacher correct??
I thought you said that before.
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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 16, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot believe I forgot about this
I DEMAND AN EDIT BUTTON!
I know this has nothing to do with site rules, but hey, lets rile up this mob while we can.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
NEVER
no edit buttons for RACISTS
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Mar 16, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU LIE!!
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Mar 16, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I nominate this trend for
2010 Best Trend of the Year
Awards presented soon?
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
God that pic is hot.
I love women sports, just for accidental moments like those.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
and you are worried
about swear words?
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Mar 16, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
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