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My point was more along the lines of it not being that hard to clean up the place if the moderators wanted to make it happen. Oh and still update the software.Originally posted by = Iceman =:
Huh?!? Where did I say anything about "extra money"??? Correct me if I'm wrong, but an annual subscription is CHEAPER than a month-to-month sub, right?Originally posted by Salty Mule:
Please get a real software then we can talk extra money to avoid jackasses.Originally posted by = Iceman =:
The heyday of OB as a business is now. They heyday of OB as a community was the early to mid '00s. The reality is it's nearly impossible to prevent the degradation of the community feel on OB as it grows. That's the nature of anything, cities, businesses, and even message boards. The more people you stick in one place, the more you're going to find people who drive you crazy, and the less you're going to like the place. Have you met anybody who likes Austin better now than when it was half its current size? Also, keep in mind, Ketch has charged the same rate for over 11 years. You could get rid of a lot of people by raising rates to where they probably should be $15/mo. But, the smaller your customer base, the more at risk you are.
One thing Warchant does that I like is they have a "Club Level" board that is for annual subscribers only (not month to month). It's very much the Alamo Drafthouse of boards. Much like Alamo Drafthouse has a zero tolerance policy for talking or cell phone usage during movies, they have ZERO tolerance on the Club Level for name calling, hate speech, etc. Fans of other teams are not allowed on it. Those that violate the strict policies of the board are banned from it permanently. They still can post on the Tribal Council board, which is their version of the 40 Acres. B/c of the stricter rules and admission requirements, it's a much smaller and more docile community. And, for the most part, everyone gets along well. It reminds me a lot of the early OB board. That might be a solution for guys like Hornbacker who prefer a different scene, but want to remain active posters.
I'm planning on having one hell of a birthday bash on the 21st.Originally posted by NOT TEXAS GOOD:
no need to worry folks, this will all be over on December 21st anyways.
Very well stated, Cosell and devisive idiots like him are why I'm cancelling as soon as rivals begins taking calls in the am. This site used to be entertaining and informative, not so much anymore.Originally posted by lsampson:
Cosell,Originally posted by MR. COSELL:
OP, please put OT in front of ur post. I'm tired of these garbage posts that do not
pertain to anything but their personal problems.
I won't say what I would like to because I do not want to be banned. I will say this though, there are so many internet badasses like yourself who think the sun rises and sets on your word, little gods, so to speak, that if I were the man I used to be, would love to get to meet you for just 5 minutes or so. Your opinion is just that, your opinion, as his opinion is his opinion. He is in his own way venting the frustration of the agenda you seem to push so hard and in your own hypocritical way, you back door insult him.
It is just a verbal way of throwing anyone who disagrees with your view under the bus. Very weak and typical internet badass.
This whole divisive environment that seems to be orchestrated by who knows is turning this place into a place that is not worth visiting as much anymore.
It's really sad to see the devolution of this site.
Originally posted by TaylorTV:
Originally posted by NOT TEXAS GOOD:
ummmm.......did anyone notice this on the OP's fan page?
Am I the only one that thinks this is creepy?
1/16 3:22 AM[/B]
Taylor, I've watched you a number of times of TV and I believe you have the right idea with your cleavage. Every person has to have a hook or they're soon forgotten. Use it or lose it. However, you get on camera and cover it up with your beautiful hair. You set your hook up, then cover it up. That hook is what made Dolly Parton and others famous. Others in your profession use that same method to their advantage. Erin comes to mind. Do not hesitate to do so or you will lose out on opportunities. It's still a man's world out there and they will say, well, Taylor is not afraid to get in front of the camera with her boobs showing so she's got the balls to get a job done. Pardon the pun! TAke it from someone who listened to men in boardrooms who made decisions based on that. If a woman was not afraid to talk and not afraid to use her female assets, that's what the bigwigs look for. Trust me. I heard it all the time. I know it sounds bad but Erin and all the others have done whatever it took to get to wherever they are; don't think for a moment they haven't. A woman in a man's world still has to do whatever she has to do. It sounds bad and you and Erin and everyone else can deny whatever anyone says you did but if you turn someone down you've turned down your opportunity. By the way, I have no dog in this fight. I'm retired. I just think highy of you and want you to succeed. Anyone who tells you I'm feeding you a line of bullshit is feeding you a line of bullshit. You be sweet as you are and don't sweat the other things. In the long run they fade away. Don't get mad at me for telling you this. I only mean good for you.
Originally posted by NOT TEXAS GOOD:
This thread should go in the classics for future references
Agree on bad to mediocre part, but discontent is the understatement of the century. It is obsessive compulsive spewing of misery of the 50 that dominate every thread, no matter the topic. Most threads even great topics are unreadable.Originally posted by mprechel1370:
2-3 years of bad ti mediocre Texas football should generate some discontent dont ya think?
very well said 1JTB6806:Originally posted by 1JTB6806:
Cosell, let's try this again...Now is a great time for you to have a thought, not post it and move on.Originally posted by MR. COSELL:
I open this site and all i see is an entire page of posters whinimg about board rules... Basicallycallin out anyody who isnt a sunshine pumper. I've barely posted in over a week. I just figures the OP could have selected the countless other threads the complain about board rules....or at least put OT.Originally posted by 1JTB6806:
This is classic. Perfect opportunity for you, Cosell, to have a thought, not post it, and move on. Instead, whether you mean it or not, it appears that you're trying to come off as a jerk. That may or may not be your intent, but if I was being a jerk, accidentally, I'd appreciate it someone told me so.Originally posted by MR. COSELL:
OP, please put OT in front of ur post. I'm tired of these garbage posts that do not
pertain to anything but their personal problems.
I'm sorry, but if you have multiple people within 20 posts of a thread single you out for being unenjoyable, sit back look at what you're doing and contemplate whether YOU are the problem or not.
To add to that, you seem to think it has to do with being a "sunshine pumper" or not. That isn't about that at all, it's about being an asshole or not.
Think about it.
Originally posted by Reverent Horn:
I just can't help myself. You went out of your way to insult this poster when he just finished an eloquent explanation of how this site has changed. You've been here for less than three years, post non stop, insult regularly, and are a large part of the demise of this board. So yeah, it is easy to single you out. This place was a lot better before you got here.Originally posted by MR. COSELL:
Cant help but mention my name. How obsessive ru?Originally posted by Reverent Horn:
Very solid post, Hornbacker. Ignore Mr. Cosell and the others. They hate everything and everybody. I hate to see the good posters move on as it leaves us with the many of the worst posters this site has ever had. We have a large email chain that goes around and it seems every week that we are spending time trying to keep a friend from switching sites. It is getting more difficult to win that battle.
This post was edited on 12/10 7:05 PM by Reverent Horn