So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal?

frydaddy · 11-12-2012, 01:46 PM

Everyone here is cognizant of the facts and the reality of the situation. Of course we're still a long shot to even make the playoffs. Thing is, and maybe I'm wrong, but I don't recall anyone suggesting otherwise after yesterday's win. You seem to have mistaken our excitement over beating the falcons for something else entirely. Then you crawfished and said that a 2-14 season is as good as a winning season, as long as the 2 wins come against the falcons. So why try to make the rest of us out to be ignorant in the first place? That's really where I took issue with your original post, the condescending tone. I'm sure I speak for most of us "mean-spirited" people when I say I respect your opinion, but the presentation was uncalled for.

dizzle88 · 11-12-2012, 04:17 PM

Yep the win is a big deal

FinSaint · 11-12-2012, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

He said it within forum rules? I didn't accuse him of breaking rules, and frankly I don't care if he did or not, to be honest. I was more than civil enough, along with everyone else. We didn't break any rules either. If he wanted to say "well it's a win, but we're still not going anywhere", then that's an opinion and I respect it, whether or not I agree. But there was no room for any other interpretation than what we took it as... We're just a pack of daydreaming fools, who have no sense of reality.

The sarcasm, and condescension couldn't have been more obvious to anyone. I will end by saying respectfully to you; if you don't like what WE have to say, then just ignore the thread. I'm not belittling your right to have a say, but you're asking us to respect an opinion while not respecting ours. When you call people out for being happy of all things, as the original poster did, then you deserve to be lambasted.

I never claimed that you were "guilty" of the behavior I was frowning upon in my initial post, so I don't know why you are taking this so personally.

I was just defending xan's right to voice his opinion on these boards, and since he did it in a way that is in accordance to the rules the site administrator has set in place - I see no reason to make the content of his thread to consist of one hit after another on him, although many of those hits were well-mannered and in jest. Incidentally, I am also guilty of joking around and at times maybe taking it too far, so I'm far from being innocent in that regard.

I probably overreacted, and like xan already stated - he doesn't need any defending. I have nothing against no one on these boards, on the contrary, but I'd also like to see our written transactions to be more cordial at times, because "united we stand!"

burningmetal · 11-13-2012, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I never claimed that you were "guilty" of the behavior I was frowning upon in my initial post, so I don't know why you are taking this so personally.

I was just defending xan's right to voice his opinion on these boards, and since he did it in a way that is in accordance to the rules the site administrator has set in place - I see no reason to make the content of his thread to consist of one hit after another on him, although many of those hits were well-mannered and in jest. Incidentally, I am also guilty of joking around and at times maybe taking it too far, so I'm far from being innocent in that regard.

I probably overreacted, and like xan already stated - he doesn't need any defending. I have nothing against no one on these boards, on the contrary, but I'd also like to see our written transactions to be more cordial at times, because "united we stand!"

Of course you didn't direct it at me. You didn't direct it at anyone, specifically. But as far as I can tell, everyone seems to be posting the same type of sentiments, and so you've pretty much indicted us all. I didn't say you were targeting just me, which is why I keep using the word "us" in my responses.

I'm just not seeing what you are considering to be so mean spirited about any of the posts. People don't like being talked down to, especially when people were otherwise in a good mood. It was uncalled for, and I for one am not dumb enough to fall for his cop-out, trying to back pedal and say all he wants is to win one game at a time. As if anyone had contradicted that idea to begin with. We know you can't win more than one at a time.

I understand you are trying to represent and defend the right to opinion, and I don't take issue with you on that. But this is an isolated case where the opinion was more of a rant against being a happy fan, than it was of being a rational, objective view.

xan · 11-12-2012, 04:24 PM

We are all big boyz and gurlz here and I am very happy to get my butt kicked if I'm wrong in my assessment.

It is going to be pretty obvious that we're going to be the best team in the NFL that won't go to the playoffs if we lose one more game. I'm not saying we have no chance. And I'm not saying that we shouldn't be excited about the win. All I'm saying is:

BEAT THE NEXT TEAM AND KEEP THIS SEASON MEANINGFUL

mutineer10 · 11-12-2012, 04:24 PM

I love this thread.

Feels like the good old days!

TheOak · 11-12-2012, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by mutineer10

I love this thread.

Feels like the good old days!

Feels like the morning after a night chock full of Habanero eating contest,
followed with all you can eat jalapeños marinated in Tobasco.

TheOak · 11-12-2012, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Same with those morons who think man-boy relations are OK

Great..... Drag in the Catholics.

mutineer10 · 11-12-2012, 06:45 PM

OH NO ...

YOU DINT!!!

Srgt. Hulka · 11-12-2012, 09:36 PM

Boy, xan just yanked everybody's chain, and everybody fell for it, hook line and sinker, including myself. Way to go xan.

11-12-2012, 01:46 PM	#1
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,965 Blog Entries: 1	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Everyone here is cognizant of the facts and the reality of the situation. Of course we're still a long shot to even make the playoffs. Thing is, and maybe I'm wrong, but I don't recall anyone suggesting otherwise after yesterday's win. You seem to have mistaken our excitement over beating the falcons for something else entirely. Then you crawfished and said that a 2-14 season is as good as a winning season, as long as the 2 wins come against the falcons. So why try to make the rest of us out to be ignorant in the first place? That's really where I took issue with your original post, the condescending tone. I'm sure I speak for most of us "mean-spirited" people when I say I respect your opinion, but the presentation was uncalled for. onebyone and burningmetal like this.
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11-12-2012, 04:17 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,560	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Yep the win is a big deal RockyMountainSaint likes this.

11-12-2012, 04:18 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Originally Posted by burningmetal He said it within forum rules? I didn't accuse him of breaking rules, and frankly I don't care if he did or not, to be honest. I was more than civil enough, along with everyone else. We didn't break any rules either. If he wanted to say "well it's a win, but we're still not going anywhere", then that's an opinion and I respect it, whether or not I agree. But there was no room for any other interpretation than what we took it as... We're just a pack of daydreaming fools, who have no sense of reality. The sarcasm, and condescension couldn't have been more obvious to anyone. I will end by saying respectfully to you; if you don't like what WE have to say, then just ignore the thread. I'm not belittling your right to have a say, but you're asking us to respect an opinion while not respecting ours. When you call people out for being happy of all things, as the original poster did, then you deserve to be lambasted. I never claimed that you were "guilty" of the behavior I was frowning upon in my initial post, so I don't know why you are taking this so personally. I was just defending xan's right to voice his opinion on these boards, and since he did it in a way that is in accordance to the rules the site administrator has set in place - I see no reason to make the content of his thread to consist of one hit after another on him, although many of those hits were well-mannered and in jest. Incidentally, I am also guilty of joking around and at times maybe taking it too far, so I'm far from being innocent in that regard. I probably overreacted, and like xan already stated - he doesn't need any defending. I have nothing against no one on these boards, on the contrary, but I'd also like to see our written transactions to be more cordial at times, because "united we stand!"
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

11-13-2012, 02:34 AM	#4
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Originally Posted by FinSaint I never claimed that you were "guilty" of the behavior I was frowning upon in my initial post, so I don't know why you are taking this so personally. I was just defending xan's right to voice his opinion on these boards, and since he did it in a way that is in accordance to the rules the site administrator has set in place - I see no reason to make the content of his thread to consist of one hit after another on him, although many of those hits were well-mannered and in jest. Incidentally, I am also guilty of joking around and at times maybe taking it too far, so I'm far from being innocent in that regard. I probably overreacted, and like xan already stated - he doesn't need any defending. I have nothing against no one on these boards, on the contrary, but I'd also like to see our written transactions to be more cordial at times, because "united we stand!" Of course you didn't direct it at me. You didn't direct it at anyone, specifically. But as far as I can tell, everyone seems to be posting the same type of sentiments, and so you've pretty much indicted us all. I didn't say you were targeting just me, which is why I keep using the word "us" in my responses. I'm just not seeing what you are considering to be so mean spirited about any of the posts. People don't like being talked down to, especially when people were otherwise in a good mood. It was uncalled for, and I for one am not dumb enough to fall for his cop-out, trying to back pedal and say all he wants is to win one game at a time. As if anyone had contradicted that idea to begin with. We know you can't win more than one at a time. I understand you are trying to represent and defend the right to opinion, and I don't take issue with you on that. But this is an isolated case where the opinion was more of a rant against being a happy fan, than it was of being a rational, objective view.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

11-12-2012, 04:24 PM	#5
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,373 Blog Entries: 34	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? We are all big boyz and gurlz here and I am very happy to get my butt kicked if I'm wrong in my assessment. It is going to be pretty obvious that we're going to be the best team in the NFL that won't go to the playoffs if we lose one more game. I'm not saying we have no chance. And I'm not saying that we shouldn't be excited about the win. All I'm saying is: BEAT THE NEXT TEAM AND KEEP THIS SEASON MEANINGFUL

11-12-2012, 04:24 PM	#6
mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? I love this thread. Feels like the good old days! RockyMountainSaint likes this.

11-12-2012, 06:23 PM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,059	Originally Posted by mutineer10 I love this thread. Feels like the good old days! Feels like the morning after a night chock full of Habanero eating contest, followed with all you can eat jalapeños marinated in Tobasco.

11-12-2012, 06:25 PM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,059	Originally Posted by Danno Same with those morons who think man-boy relations are OK Great..... Drag in the Catholics.

11-12-2012, 06:45 PM	#9
mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? OH NO ... YOU DINT!!!

11-12-2012, 09:36 PM	#10
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Boy, xan just yanked everybody's chain, and everybody fell for it, hook line and sinker, including myself. Way to go xan. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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