Anonymous Part II

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Originally posted by Baseballdad1228:
Anonymity is for cowards. If there is something to say, say it honestly and stand by it. I've found that the best contributors to this site are those who make themselves transparent to others. It's their honesty in sharing their experiences that makes all this tremendously valuable. We all know who Fungo is, who TPM is, TR, Julie, Jerry, etc. That's why there is value in reading what they say and applying their perspectives to situations. People who hide should get their wish and stay hidden.

I have neither the time nor the patience to deal with trolls that would attempt to trample on my business. If you are not willing to pick up a weapon and stand guard, I'd prefer you would just say "Thank you" and let me do my job. Because you want me on that line and need me on that line. Let freedom ring. (Butchered paraphrase from "Stand and Deliver" or "A few Good Men")

Since I can't muster the courage to do it myself, you can all kiss Coach May's azz.

Bum you got to admit it , doesnt it feel good to say it!

Wow, that felt absoultely great! What's more remarkable, it was your azz not mine!

Those of us who have been on here a long time aren't all that anonymous where it counts. However, it is useful to maintain at least the facade of anonymity.

I also find that hearing what other people are willing to post because they are anonymous to be quite helpful. When one hears about arms being abused and the like, having your son get less opportunities than you might think he deserves doesn't seem quite as important.

I've noticed that in general, although there are exceptions, most start out anonymous and don't change until their son's are at least locked into a college.

When and if my son signs with a college I'll be happy to fully shed my anonymity.

BTW, who the heck is baseballdad1228, not that I really give a rat's ...?

Coach May,
I think we'll be sending you to the Phil Jackson coach's holiday media camp!

Texan,
Some good posts.

The three people who have met me from other boards found I'm who I said I was and my son was what I said he was. They also found me to be nicer in person. Face to face allows for visual and tone inflection. Online I'll state exactly what I feel without emotion.

There are too many nuts online to risk identification. The same troll who attempted to break into MTS's business website, made his way into my travel team's website, defaced the site and sent *** (form of happy) **** (disgusting pictures) through the site to thirteen year old boys and their parents. There were email addresses in a protected area. He got through that too. He figured out who I was and the team from pieces of information I provided over time on a chat board.

I don't care what one poster thinks of another. This demonstration displayed there are people online who don't understand limits and boundaries. I doubt there are many, if any people on this site like this person. But it only takes one. And there are lurkers.

RJM

Didnt you used to have a number of other id's on here and on other sites?

And if he did, so what?

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Originally posted by TRhit:
RJM

Didnt you used to have a number of other id's on here and on other sites?

I'll respond in private since I don't want a particular poster to make this a topic of discussion. The short answer is I've only used one other name on any board I've been on.

Texan


I posed a question to RJM and he has answered---what is it your business what I ask him---

If you wanted it to be a private conversation, you should have used a PM, tr.

When I orginally decided to be part of this site I used and ID that I knew would be recognized. So I changed it. Since then it has only been one. However, I have no problem with people who do. I think one is better because then people sometimes remember past post and can help with even better advice.
I hope someday that I don't have to be anonymous and I can help people because of my experiences. Until then I will be here and hope that people continue to share their experiences and advice. Regardless of whether they know who I am or not as long as they know that I am being honest and sincere.

texan

I sincerely think I am too old for you to be giving me advice---thank you

this topic has it all, an azz kisin' contest & pizzin' match all roled into one

Good old fashioned give and take in debate---enjoy it

Now that is what I call a good thread! I make a motion it be given Golden Thread status!!!

TR why dont you use my line and tell him to _____________________!! Sorry just kidding again!

Among other Inconvenient Truths of our age is the fact that:

Anonimity allows posters, for reasons ranging from commercial motivation, fear of retribution, political agendas, personal vendettas, broken hearts, ego engrandizement etc., etc., to say things they would otherwise not say, especially face-to-face.

While all have the right to present ourselves as we see fit and to wonder about other's motivations.

I endorse Fungo's position that "Most anonymous posters have my respect but they need to understand they limit themselves to the impact the have on the hsbbw."

Coach May

I don't want to raise myself to your level ---LOL

I maintain that if you have to hide who you are, you should find another was of expressing yourself. I believe the premise of anonymity to protect your son is itself cowardly. If a coach was messing with my son the pitcher's arm, he would not have to find my concern in an anonymous post on the HSBBW. He would see me standing in front of him.

As I was replying to a pm a little different take on this came to me. If a person is going to maintain themselves as an expert(not that they necessarily call themselves experts, they've just given us their background), i.e. bbscout, TR and PG, with their showcasing backgrounds, (I made sure I picked people with real expertise)or any of the gurus who might post on here then they should identify themselves as Doug, Tom and Jerry have done. Likewise, I think we've seen the same thing with the many parents who have gone through the process of helping their sons through HS and into the college and sometimes even pro ranks. They've become experts in that process in their own right and many of them have given up their anonymity in order to make sure people take them seriously when they are trying to help. On the other hand, I know of at least one person whose very talented son is moving up in pro ball who choses to remain mostly anonymous and it seems to be the right thing for that person to do.

For those of us still struggling our way through the process and speaking our opinions in some of the hitting/pitching/etc. forums without proclaiming ourselves to be experts I don't think it really matters.