No it's not a joke, it does cost, maybe not a whole lot but it adds up.
From Bob on the donations page,
Current web hosting costs now exceed $1,200.00 per year. Add to that the cost of necessary software programs to create the web site, edit photos, purchase publications, monitor "neer-do-wells", and even computers themselves. You can see that this site, while still a passion to me, has become quite expensive.
I have been scolded, chastised and even thumped on the head by some of you for not charging to use this site. It would be easier for me to shut it down than to charge a fee for usage.
Having said all of that it has become necessary for me to find a way to offset some of the costs associated with running this site.
Please go to the donations page and make a donation to help keep this great service & site up and running.
CV
I'm not joking i did make a donation
What about all the quoting?
I think the issue with all caps is etiquette.
I think the issue with all caps is etiquette.
Hirrel 13,
Congratulations to John, sounds like he had a great 2004. Back to the original question: “Is it good or bad to put his name out there”. If you’re speaking of media coverage, we have no way to control the media. If they choose to cover our son’s games, they usually print the activity as they see it. We can only hope he does well enough to get his name in the newspaper and the reporter is accurate. Sometime our sons will make mistakes that deserve coverage too. Those are the ones that leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth. But that’s part of the game too.
Your local coverage is as valuable as you think it is. Look at the articles as paper memories and place them in a scrapbook for a later date. For your son to get to the next level he has to be exposed to college coaches and pro scouts. Most college coaches and pro scouts do not read your local newspaper or watch your local TV station. You need to be proactive and ensure he attends a showcase or two and plays on a quality summer team. While I’m a firm believer in taking time to smell the roses, sometimes we have to postpone the celebration. Best of luck to John,
Fungo
Congratulations to John, sounds like he had a great 2004. Back to the original question: “Is it good or bad to put his name out there”. If you’re speaking of media coverage, we have no way to control the media. If they choose to cover our son’s games, they usually print the activity as they see it. We can only hope he does well enough to get his name in the newspaper and the reporter is accurate. Sometime our sons will make mistakes that deserve coverage too. Those are the ones that leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth. But that’s part of the game too.
Your local coverage is as valuable as you think it is. Look at the articles as paper memories and place them in a scrapbook for a later date. For your son to get to the next level he has to be exposed to college coaches and pro scouts. Most college coaches and pro scouts do not read your local newspaper or watch your local TV station. You need to be proactive and ensure he attends a showcase or two and plays on a quality summer team. While I’m a firm believer in taking time to smell the roses, sometimes we have to postpone the celebration. Best of luck to John,
Fungo
Hirrel, CV was responding to me, not giving you a hard time. I was asking if he was joking about Caps taking more bandwidth.
Caps do NOT take up any more bandwidth then lower case letters! A capital "A" is sent as a 41hex and a small "a" is sent as a 61hex. Either way, 1 byte.
However, I agree with Baseballmom (as always, Hi MOM) that it is an etiquette issue.
Caps do NOT take up any more bandwidth then lower case letters! A capital "A" is sent as a 41hex and a small "a" is sent as a 61hex. Either way, 1 byte.
However, I agree with Baseballmom (as always, Hi MOM) that it is an etiquette issue.
Somebody's a big baby, deleting my well thought out post.
Caught looking,
I don't remember your post on this thread. Something could have gone awry without anyone doing anything. I noticed a post of mine mysteriously went from one forum to another. I personally won’t delete a post or close a thread without stating I was the responsible party and why I took that course of action. I think that is common courtesy. Could you reconstruct your post and re-post it?
Fungo
I don't remember your post on this thread. Something could have gone awry without anyone doing anything. I noticed a post of mine mysteriously went from one forum to another. I personally won’t delete a post or close a thread without stating I was the responsible party and why I took that course of action. I think that is common courtesy. Could you reconstruct your post and re-post it?
Fungo
Big WI,
Sorry for the implication, not being a computer wiz myself, I read a post on here by someone, maybe Justmom, a while back that it cost more for all caps.
Oh well, at least we got a post in about donating to the cause on here.
Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today.
CV
Sorry for the implication, not being a computer wiz myself, I read a post on here by someone, maybe Justmom, a while back that it cost more for all caps.
Oh well, at least we got a post in about donating to the cause on here.
Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today.
CV
WHEN YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS IT APPEARS THAT YOU ARE YELLING AND SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO!
"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
See you learned something today.
Even if it doesn't cost anymore, it's annoying as hell.
"Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today."
We are up to aboout 14"
See you learned something today.
Even if it doesn't cost anymore, it's annoying as hell.
"Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today."
We are up to aboout 14"
Well,so much about my son's question, thanks to those who answered them
Hirrel,
I'll stand by my original answer. it shouldn't be a problem.
If your son is any good, his opponenets will already know all about him.
I'll stand by my original answer. it shouldn't be a problem.
If your son is any good, his opponenets will already know all about him.
Thank- you very helpful
quote:
Originally posted by fungo:
Hirrel 13,
Congratulations to John, sounds like he had a great 2004. Back to the original question: “Is it good or bad to put his name out there”. If you’re speaking of media coverage, we have no way to control the media. If they choose to cover our son’s games, they usually print the activity as they see it. We can only hope he does well enough to get his name in the newspaper and the reporter is accurate. Sometime our sons will make mistakes that deserve coverage too. Those are the ones that leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth. But that’s part of the game too.
Your local coverage is as valuable as you think it is. Look at the articles as paper memories and place them in a scrapbook for a later date. For your son to get to the next level he has to be exposed to college coaches and pro scouts. Most college coaches and pro scouts do not read your local newspaper or watch your local TV station. You need to be proactive and ensure he attends a showcase or two and plays on a quality summer team. While I’m a firm believer in taking time to smell the roses, sometimes we have to postpone the celebration. Best of luck to John,
Fungo
Promoting your son has its upside in that you can get some visibility for him, but the down side is that many parents and coaches will not agree with it.
But bear in mind there are millions of kids playing baseball and the scouts can't be everywhere.
So chose your venues carefully, but don't ever allow anyone to shame you from being proud of your son's accomplishments.
My son just returned from Australia after playing with the Goodwill Series U18 Brewers. He had two purposes, one to get in some BB and the other to have some fun. He accomplished both. I'm not sure what kind of BB they played since he hasn't said to much about it since he got back. But Bob's summary seems to credit him with some success.
The GWS program with Bob Williams and other programs here on the HSBBWEB can be the vehicles that can gain your son some very important visibility with the college coaches and pro scouts.
Good luck
But bear in mind there are millions of kids playing baseball and the scouts can't be everywhere.
So chose your venues carefully, but don't ever allow anyone to shame you from being proud of your son's accomplishments.
My son just returned from Australia after playing with the Goodwill Series U18 Brewers. He had two purposes, one to get in some BB and the other to have some fun. He accomplished both. I'm not sure what kind of BB they played since he hasn't said to much about it since he got back. But Bob's summary seems to credit him with some success.
The GWS program with Bob Williams and other programs here on the HSBBWEB can be the vehicles that can gain your son some very important visibility with the college coaches and pro scouts.
Good luck
PIC-whats gws programs (i know it's baseball but...what kind)
Providing information about your son's ability to play baseball has become a sports industry that a lot of people on this WEB make a lot of money doing.
If you do a great job it could help your son tremendously.
If you do a great job it could help your son tremendously.
pic-hopefully it will help him,and good for the others makeing the moneys.but it's all about him. and thank-you for all your info, very helpful every time i come to this site i found out something new. keep it up