Expectations Poll

[VULB#62]

I have to chime in with two generalities regarding the bickering, having been 'stupid' a couple of times and watching other interactions as well over time.

SOMETIMES redundant posts or misplaced posts happen because of a number of reasons -- being away from the board for a while (due to business, vacations, illness, or whatever), rookie errors, not having sufficient personal time to research deeply into some of our strings (and I must say, I agree with Run that the variety, depth and intensity on our forum far surpasses that of similar boards -- by a large margin.  It's probably the main reason I've grown semi-addicted to it.  That, and the posting personalities along with the thoughtful opinions.).  A hot topic can develop a lengthy string in no time on our board.  No one intentionally duplicates posts or hi-jacks a string by misplacing a post to intentionally pi$$ off other posters.

In those cases, forum members certainly can exercise an obligation to point out these types of errors that might detract from the forum's quality; but SOMETIMES the tone used is less than tactful and can get under sensitive skin.

We all just need to think twice about the words and tone used in helping to correct errors made by fellow forum members. We don't need these side-bar exchanges that can get a bit enflamed.  If on the other hand, if it is clear that an individual is intentionally doing things to pi$$ off other posters, our admins can deal with that.

[LaPorteAveApostle]

SOMETIMES the tone used is less than tactful and can get under sensitive skin

In case I may be thought to have been guilty of that, I certainly wasn't "chastising" 72 (at least not in the original post, that is), just pointing out that it had been posted a couple weeks ago.

I thought it was amusing that a two-week old article was being reposted, not aggravating, but as BBTDS would point out, a smiley-face icon or wink makes a lot of difference.

One forgets on the internet that not everybody knows your "style" and would infer the wink that was there.  Certainly it's no great sin, and I forget that people on here still might not know that I am so very rarely serious.

[VULB#62]

      No sweat and no judgments for anyone who has posted anything in the last week -- my comments we're legit generalities based past recollections and recent exchanges only.  I want everyone to be happy.       

[LaPorteAveApostle]

(COOL!  gifs work!  *sound of fingers tenting, mr. burns style*)

[milanmiracle]

Yep, I understand all about working back up to speed slowly...I am back in full swing (no health issues for me), so I am treading lightly...for now. I'll be back to my glass half empy self soon. I think there are a decent amount of us who get worked up over things we care about (VU), so let's all remember to include our 

[vuweathernerd]

Yep, I understand all about working back up to speed slowly...I am back in full swing (no health issues for me), so I am treading lightly...for now. I'll be back to my glass half empy self soon. I think there are a decent amount of us who get worked up over things we care about (VU), so let's all remember to include our 

well said, milan. and glad you're feeling better.

[milanmiracle]

Yep, I understand all about working back up to speed slowly...I am back in full swing (no health issues for me), so I am treading lightly...for now. I'll be back to my glass half empy self soon. I think there are a decent amount of us who get worked up over things we care about (VU), so let's all remember to include our 

well said, milan. and glad you're feeling better.

Ah, I was wondering about how that came off...to be clear I wasn't sick, just life got in the way

[historyman]

my comments we're legit generalities

You're comments are misspelled. Or did you think you we're spelling them correctly?

[vuweathernerd]

Yep, I understand all about working back up to speed slowly...I am back in full swing (no health issues for me), so I am treading lightly...for now. I'll be back to my glass half empy self soon. I think there are a decent amount of us who get worked up over things we care about (VU), so let's all remember to include our 

well said, milan. and glad you're feeling better.

Ah, I was wondering about how that came off...to be clear I wasn't sick, just life got in the way

Ah.... Oops. Lol.

[VULB#62]

my comments we're legit generalities

You're comments are misspelled. Or did you think you we're spelling them correctly?

Just shows ta go ya that you always need to check the spell check.  It's a constant source of frustration when, if you're not watchin' the SC, it makes up words you're not typing.  Can't claim that here though.  However, I thought the helpful correction necessitated a maximum of only 2 smiley faces.  On the other hand, if you called me a crappy speller, them's fightin' words and would require a minimum of three smileys.   

[wh]

Wow, 48 votes.  It appears that there must me some interest in this topic. 

It also appears that 43 of us are going to be awfully disappointed if we don't win this tournament. 

[LaPorteAveApostle]

(and wow..."legit generalities" is a GOOGLEWHACK!  well DONE!)

[VULB#62]

Wow, 48 votes.  It appears that there must me some interest in this topic. 

It also appears that 43 of us are going to be awfully disappointed if we don't win this tournament. 

I'd say all 48 WH cuz the 5 that voted for the NIT were already suffering from "anticipatory disappointment."

[LaPorteAveApostle]

"anticipatory disappointment."

NOT a googlewhack

#anticipatorilyDisappointed

[VULB#62]

"anticipatory disappointment."

NOT a googlewhack

#anticipatorilyDisappointed

How about anticipointment?     http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=anticipointment

[agibson]

I'd say all 48 WH cuz the 5 that voted for the NIT were already suffering from "anticipatory disappointment."

I'll definitely be disappointed if we lose the tournament - but Detroit can play some very good basketball.

I was torn between "NIT win" and "NCAA appearance".  I see some appeal to the argument "better to win in the NIT than get waxed by a 3 seed in the NCAA".

[agibson]

(and wow..."legit generalities" is a GOOGLEWHACK!  well DONE!)

Huh? 1.2 million hits?

[LaPorteAveApostle]

Huh? 1.2 million hits?

http://bit.ly/YT3UpZ

[agibson]

OK.  But, that's _so_ not a googlewhack.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Googlewhack

[milanmiracle]

I'd say all 48 WH cuz the 5 that voted for the NIT were already suffering from "anticipatory disappointment."

I'll definitely be disappointed if we lose the tournament - but Detroit can play some very good basketball.

I was torn between "NIT win" and "NCAA appearance".  I see some appeal to the argument "better to win in the NIT than get waxed by a 3 seed in the NCAA".

Winning in the NIT is never better than going to The Dance. Get your name and brand mentioned nationally as often as you can. No recruit ever goes to a team hoping to win in the NIT.

[bbtds]

I'd say all 48 WH cuz the 5 that voted for the NIT were already suffering from "anticipatory disappointment."

I'll definitely be disappointed if we lose the tournament - but Detroit can play some very good basketball.

I was torn between "NIT win" and "NCAA appearance".  I see some appeal to the argument "better to win in the NIT than get waxed by a 3 seed in the NCAA".

Winning in the NIT is never better than going to The Dance. Get your name and brand mentioned nationally as often as you can. No recruit ever goes to a team hoping to win in the NIT.

I agree with milanmiracle.

[LaPorteAveApostle]

OK.  But, that's _so_ not a googlewhack.

don't make me log in to wiki and change it so it suits my porpoises.

[grad66]

Yes.Let's strive to be the Best we can be.

[bbtds]

OK.  But, that's _so_ not a googlewhack.

don't make me log in to wiki and change it so it suits my porpoises.

Sorry Charlie, Starkist is not looking for tuna with good taste but tuna that taste good.   8)

[LaPorteAveApostle]

Sorry Charlie, Starkist is not looking for tuna with good taste but tuna that taste good.

you can tune a piano, but you can't tune a fish.

--groucho