So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal?

burningmetal · 11-13-2012, 03:34 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 · 11-13-2012, 07:57 AM

Man, this was like forum Napalm. Everyone's on FIRE!

Mardigras9 · 11-13-2012, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by xan

Man, this was like forum Napalm. Everyone's on FIRE!

It's a nice change from the earlier season threads.

Danno · 11-13-2012, 11:52 AM

Wow, so whats next, a trade Drew Brees thread?

atltillidie · 11-13-2012, 12:20 PM

Exactly. You took nothing from us except for a W.

AlaskaSaints · 11-13-2012, 01:10 PM

That two-game road trip for me will be the highlight of my year regardless of how the remainder of the season goes.

EPIC roadtrip for me.

Thanks to SkyMike and BudsDrinker for making it that!

WHO DAT?!

Alaska

Papa Voodoo · 11-13-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by xan

Still under .500.

Still third place in the division after 9 games.

Still 5th in a five team race for last playoff spot.

Still have Giants, Clowns, and cowgirls on the road.
Still have Niners, bucs and panties at home.

Still hardest schedule remaining of playoff contenders.

Don't be Karl Rove.

The Falcons will NEVER be able to live down the fact that they lost their "Pay Back" game by not being able to get 1 yard on the worst D in history to a team without a head coach when tehy were undefeated. It was a HUGE deal regardless of us making the post season.

saintfan · 11-13-2012, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by xan

Man, this was like forum Napalm. Everyone's on FIRE!

That's what happens when we mix kool-aid with Ripple.

Jamessr · 11-13-2012, 03:07 PM

... When keeping it real goes wrong.

Kryptonite · 11-13-2012, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by xan

Still under .500.

Still third place in the division after 9 games.

Still 5th in a five team race for last playoff spot.

Still have Giants, Clowns, and cowgirls on the road.
Still have Niners, bucs and panties at home.

Still hardest schedule remaining of playoff contenders.

Don't be Karl Rove.

I'm with you. Winning is never a big deal.

11-13-2012, 03:34 AM	#71
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.

11-13-2012, 07:57 AM	#72
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,371 Blog Entries: 34	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Man, this was like forum Napalm. Everyone's on FIRE!

11-13-2012, 11:44 AM	#73
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11-13-2012, 01:10 PM	#76
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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Originally Posted by xan Still under .500. Still third place in the division after 9 games. Still 5th in a five team race for last playoff spot. Still have Giants, Clowns, and cowgirls on the road. Still have Niners, bucs and panties at home. Still hardest schedule remaining of playoff contenders. Don't be Karl Rove. The Falcons will NEVER be able to live down the fact that they lost their "Pay Back" game by not being able to get 1 yard on the worst D in history to a team without a head coach when tehy were undefeated. It was a HUGE deal regardless of us making the post season.

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11-13-2012, 03:38 PM	#80
Kryptonite DAMMIT BOY! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Crestview, FL via S'port LA Posts: 197	Re: So you think beating the Clowns was a big deal? Originally Posted by xan Still under .500. Still third place in the division after 9 games. Still 5th in a five team race for last playoff spot. Still have Giants, Clowns, and cowgirls on the road. Still have Niners, bucs and panties at home. Still hardest schedule remaining of playoff contenders. Don't be Karl Rove. I'm with you. Winning is never a big deal.

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