For Suns Fans Only: During the playoffs:

[Weenus O'Baggins]

How do you want this moderated during the playoffs?

Do you want smack threads in the forum where Spurs fans can do some light smack talking (as long as they don't cross the line) or do you want all smack talk moved to the smack shack?

 

[da_suns_fan]

How do you want this moderated during the playoffs?

Do you want smack threads in the forum where Spurs fans can do some light smack talking (as long as they don't cross the line) or do you want all smack talk moved to the smack shack?

As long as they keep it clean, I don't mind. It generates more buzz for the board.

 

[scoutmasterdave]

I am fine with a moderate amount of smack in the Suns forum, as long as nobody gets out of line.

 

[green machine]

Same general smack that is allowed, but I'd prefer it not end up in every thread.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Same general smack that is allowed, but I'd prefer it not end up in every thread.

So would you guys like a "Official Game 1 Smack Thread" stickied post? That way the people who don't want to read it can go there?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

So would you guys like a "Official Game 1 Smack Thread" stickied post? That way the people who don't want to read it can go there?

I could live with this.

I don't want game threads or whatever filled with the crap that we have already seen.

 

[green machine]

I could live with this.

I don't want game threads or whatever filled with the crap that we have already seen.

Exactly my thoughts.

Sure, smack is fun, but if it ends up in a general game thread then that would not be cool at all. If it is just game thoughts from a Spurs fan in a game thread that's alright, but the smack can stay out of there.

 

[Bayless2Budinger]

There is a difference in intelligent smack talk and what the "trolls" have been doing today. I have no problem with Spurs fans talking trash as long as its not.

" Amare is dumb, lolz. Spurs champs once again"

and more...

" Amare really cost the Suns last year. You guys better hope hes matured as a player because if not, you guys will be in for a long series. "

Or even something in the middle.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

There is a difference in intelligent smack talk and what the "trolls" have been doing today. I have no problem with Spurs fans talking trash as long as its not.

" Amare is dumb, lolz. Spurs champs once again"

and more...

" Amare really cost the Suns last year. You guys better hope hes matured as a player because if not, you guys will be in for a long series. "

Or even something in the middle.

agreed. if their smack is interesting and funny, more power to 'em. if it's just juvenile and sophomoric, pass.

 

[da_suns_fan]

There is a difference in intelligent smack talk and what the "trolls" have been doing today. I have no problem with Spurs fans talking trash as long as its not.

" Amare is dumb, lolz. Spurs champs once again"

and more...

" Amare really cost the Suns last year. You guys better hope hes matured as a player because if not, you guys will be in for a long series. "

Or even something in the middle.

This is the Spurs fans' signature argument. If you take that away, they got nothing left.

 

[abomb]

How about suspending new registration?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I feel bad for you Chris. You will have to work overtime in this forum. Let me know if I can help in any way.

 

[phxrising]

How about suspending new registration?

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

agreed. if their smack is interesting and funny, more power to 'em. if it's just juvenile and sophomoric, pass.

You are asking a lot of basketball fans. I still remember the Dallas series

 

[Cheesewater]

How about suspending new registration?

This is an outstanding idea. I vote for this.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

How about suspending new registration?

I don't believe that would help the board overall much. And this thread says "Suns fans only."

You laker fans don't get a vote.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

I feel bad for you Chris. You will have to work overtime in this forum. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Me as well, I'll try to be around as well.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

This is an outstanding idea. I vote for this.

I can promise you that this will not happen. It hasn't happened in the last few years and it won't start now.

If you don't want to see opposing fans in here than you should say "move it all to the smack shack" because that is pretty much the same thing.

 

[Cheesewater]

I can promise you that this will not happen. It hasn't happened in the last few years and it won't start now.

If you don't want to see opposing fans in here than you should say "move it all to the smack shack" because that is pretty much the same thing.

Except that won't happen either. There will be so many trolls scurrying around every thread (and making new ones), I daresay it will chase out some regulars.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Except that won't happen either. There will be so many trolls scurrying around every thread (and making new ones), I daresay it will chase out some regulars.

Well the moderators can trash and move posts. It just requires the time and effort.

 

[The Big Cactus]

As someone who has read this forum for awhile before joining, I've never really been too bothered with opposing fans as long as they're discussing basketball. If they're simply trying to derail every topic with pointless smack, then it should definitely be moved to some kind of smack forum or thread, otherwise, I look forward to discussing the game with opposing fans who wish to do so.

 

[Djaughe]

Except that won't happen either. There will be so many trolls scurrying around every thread (and making new ones), I daresay it will chase out some regulars.

Reporting those posts will help get a moderator's attention and like Chris_S says - those posts can get yanked to protect the thread.

 

[nowagimp]

This is an outstanding idea. I vote for this.

I think suspending new registration and having a specific smack thread so it doesnt spread into every thread would work well. that way, the posters could read the threads with real content, discussion and to to the smack thread for the trash. Mixing the two tends to denigrate the content of the discussions, when real discussions occur.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

I think suspending new registration and having a specific smack thread so it doesnt spread into every thread would work well. that way, the posters could read the threads with real content, discussion and to to the smack thread for the trash. Mixing the two tends to denigrate the content of the discussions, when real discussions occur.

We're only going to close registration as a last resort.

If things get nasty, then it may have to happen...otherwise, we just need to do our best to keep things civil.

 

[abomb]

I don't believe that would help the board overall much. And this thread says "Suns fans only."

You laker fans don't get a vote.

OK, OK.

What about assigning a couple of temporary mods? DCR?