stonehurler wrote:Seems like when Sam, Spazsdad, Skarp, Jonriv, JTAT32, Blindsquirrel GIMNEPIRO, and the rest were young this site flourished because there were no old curmudgeons to drag the site down. Instead of coming back thinking you are helping, go away and let the new take over. Im just saying cause it is too late for this site anyway
It's a bit curious to me that someone who is "very new to HB" has insight into the state of HB 10 years ago. The only thing more entertaining than the illusion of omniscience is the enthusiastic, yet inadvertent exhibition of ignorance.
What is your view of sites where everyone is unfailingly polite? Here is my view of them: They completely suck and they die because so many people are so bored by them.
I guess things have changed. When my kids played people talked about other players, coaches and parents. And sometimes negative comments were made. There may have even been times where people were not in 100% agreement and, gasp, they had the temerity to say so. How un-f'ing-refined.
"... go away and let the new take over"? Pity. My generation typically stands up for themselves and doesn't run in search of Mommy's apron whenever something unpleasant is encountered. I believe I'll be sticking around and I strongly encourage anyone who feels remotely inclined to beat on me do so to their heart's content. If 7 year olds can take it I'm pretty sure I can as well. Just don't call me poopy-pants or I'll take my balls and go home in an effort to fit in.
Stormy Squirrel
10 years from now I'll wish I felt like I do these days.