For all involved, I am no longer a moderator in the Illinois Forum. At this time, I don't know who will take over these activities.
Take care, and I wish well for all.
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That is a shame. I hope it wasn't from all the controversy going on weekly on these boards.
You had a thankless job and did very well at it.
Good luck
* And to the next moderator, GOOD LUCK!
You had a thankless job and did very well at it.
Good luck
* And to the next moderator, GOOD LUCK!
Coach,
You are a good man and a role model for all of us. I want to thank you for all of your efforts in what is an absolutely thankless job. Your patience with some of these issues/people shows the type of character you possess and your ability to see the good in people. I wish we had more guys like you in the world. I know this isn’t goodbye as I’m sure you will keep posting and giving us the low down from down low in IL. Your life will be less stressful and time consuming without this. Enjoy yourself like always!
It’s sad what this board has become in a short amount of time with the constant attacking of each others comment/thoughts. This used to be a site where HIGH SCHOOL KIDS and parents could go to check out the hs baseball world and meet others with the same questions/goals/ideas. What it has become is know it all dads promoting how great jr. is...how exceptional their travel team is...and how much yours sucks. Not to mention the constant propaganda from countless sources that just riles up the same old ****. I still monitor the site and will continue to sponsor the site because I believe in the purpose, but I quit posting because of the constant negativity and childish behavior. I get enough of that during the day from my middle school students.
Thanks Coach,
Justin Stringer
You are a good man and a role model for all of us. I want to thank you for all of your efforts in what is an absolutely thankless job. Your patience with some of these issues/people shows the type of character you possess and your ability to see the good in people. I wish we had more guys like you in the world. I know this isn’t goodbye as I’m sure you will keep posting and giving us the low down from down low in IL. Your life will be less stressful and time consuming without this. Enjoy yourself like always!
It’s sad what this board has become in a short amount of time with the constant attacking of each others comment/thoughts. This used to be a site where HIGH SCHOOL KIDS and parents could go to check out the hs baseball world and meet others with the same questions/goals/ideas. What it has become is know it all dads promoting how great jr. is...how exceptional their travel team is...and how much yours sucks. Not to mention the constant propaganda from countless sources that just riles up the same old ****. I still monitor the site and will continue to sponsor the site because I believe in the purpose, but I quit posting because of the constant negativity and childish behavior. I get enough of that during the day from my middle school students.
Thanks Coach,
Justin Stringer
Coach B,
I understand the reasons that you decided to step down, and I want to say a heartfelt "Thank You!" for all that you have done to help baseball parents, players, and coaches here in our forums. You are one of the finest people I have met through this site. I know that it has been a demanding, often stressful, and sometimes thankless endeavor for you to help keep this a positive place for all.
My kids are past HS now, but I would have loved to have one of my kids be a student in your classroom, or a player on your team.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank You!
Julie
I understand the reasons that you decided to step down, and I want to say a heartfelt "Thank You!" for all that you have done to help baseball parents, players, and coaches here in our forums. You are one of the finest people I have met through this site. I know that it has been a demanding, often stressful, and sometimes thankless endeavor for you to help keep this a positive place for all.
My kids are past HS now, but I would have loved to have one of my kids be a student in your classroom, or a player on your team.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank You!
Julie
quote:Originally posted by MN-Mom:
Coach B,
I understand the reasons that you decided to step down, and I want to say a heartfelt "Thank You!" for all that you have done to help baseball parents, players, and coaches here in our forums. You are one of the finest people I have met through this site. I know that it has been a demanding, often stressful, and sometimes thankless endeavor for you to help keep this a positive place for all.
My kids are past HS now, but I would have loved to have one of my kids be a student in your classroom, or a player on your team.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank You!
Julie
What she said
Thanks for keeping us safe from the goofballs.
Still hope to meet you at a softball tournament!
Darrell, losing you as the moderator in our state forum will be like Dodge without Marshall Dillon. You put in countless hours of your time dealing with matters that would have warranted a sheriff. You almost lost your job, threatened with lawsuits, and that was on a good day!
I wish you, your wife and Brianna nothing but good health, safety in your school and community and lots of good softball.
I wish you, your wife and Brianna nothing but good health, safety in your school and community and lots of good softball.
Sad day indeed… Thanks Coach for everything. I hope to run into you around the ball-yard someday.
GOD Bless and all the best to you and your family.
GOD Bless and all the best to you and your family.
Thanks CoachB25!
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Don't ask me why, but it's called February Chili. This one's on me Coach. Enjoy!
Thank you for all that you have done for all of us. We'll hopefully meet on a softball field somewhere. You can't miss me...I'm the one always playing in the dirt.
Don't ask me why, but it's called February Chili. This one's on me Coach. Enjoy!
Thank you for all that you have done for all of us. We'll hopefully meet on a softball field somewhere. You can't miss me...I'm the one always playing in the dirt.
Darrell,
Job well done, my friend!
I hope you still hang around and contribute.
Chip
Job well done, my friend!
I hope you still hang around and contribute.
Chip
Yes thank you for all the time you put into this, good luck to you.
Darrell,
You have earned a lot of respect from many of us here. I fully understand your decision. Best of luck to you, always.
You have earned a lot of respect from many of us here. I fully understand your decision. Best of luck to you, always.
Coach B - you've been the voice of reason, sharing your wisdom and character with an oft undeserving crowd. All the best - don't venture too far off!
There is no one else listed as moderators for this forum but I will continue to moderate this forum. IMHO, we are ALL moderators for this great baseball site known as the hsbbweb. Of all the forums on the hsbbweb, this forum causes the most problems. We need a group effort to purge the bad blood that is here. The bad guys have caused all the great moderators to resign. There are some real troublemakers here that only desire to cause others harm.
Please join me in standing up to them. We have too many good people here and we should refuse to be bullied by them. If we do not stand up to them as a group, then I can see this forum becoming a relic of the past. Please, please, please, lets not let the evil ones dictate to the many good ones how things progress in the future.
Please join me in standing up to them. We have too many good people here and we should refuse to be bullied by them. If we do not stand up to them as a group, then I can see this forum becoming a relic of the past. Please, please, please, lets not let the evil ones dictate to the many good ones how things progress in the future.
OK, perhaps I am the dumbest bunny in the basket, but tell us how WE (and by "we" I mean the good eggs, sticking with my bunny/basket theme!) can do anything to prevent others from coming on this site and causing trouble, either here or in the real world? If there's a way to help, or to make it better, give us the specifics and I know that you'll have the support of most everyone here.
And, dumb bunny question #2, just how can someone actually do anything that would impugn someone on the "outside"? Is it just that it's not worth the hassle? Or am I missing something? What exactly are these people doing that is driving good people underground?
I personally enjoy reading this forum too much to see it go away because of a bunch of goons with personal axes to grind over some imagined injustice that they just can't get over.
And, dumb bunny question #2, just how can someone actually do anything that would impugn someone on the "outside"? Is it just that it's not worth the hassle? Or am I missing something? What exactly are these people doing that is driving good people underground?
I personally enjoy reading this forum too much to see it go away because of a bunch of goons with personal axes to grind over some imagined injustice that they just can't get over.
Its mostly all about overblown egos , jealousy and money . A few sick puppies out there that dont know when to stop .
mythreesons,
Probably the best thing you can do at this time is to continue to participate as a caring and respectful parent and member of this community. You and other members can also report inappropriate posts by clicking the Alert button (the little triangle containing an exclamation point) underneath an offending post. I check the notifications for those Alerts at least once per day, usually several times, and consult with moderators and/or take action as needed.
As for the "outside" stuff, it is surprising and saddening. I can´t say more at this time.
Julie
Probably the best thing you can do at this time is to continue to participate as a caring and respectful parent and member of this community. You and other members can also report inappropriate posts by clicking the Alert button (the little triangle containing an exclamation point) underneath an offending post. I check the notifications for those Alerts at least once per day, usually several times, and consult with moderators and/or take action as needed.
As for the "outside" stuff, it is surprising and saddening. I can´t say more at this time.
Julie
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Well I suppose if we found just the right bunny our troubles would go away.
Fellow HSBBWebsters...I give you the next junior senator from the great state of Illinois!
Well I suppose if we found just the right bunny our troubles would go away.
Fellow HSBBWebsters...I give you the next junior senator from the great state of Illinois!
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It would be a fitting tribute to CoachB.
What do you mean "there is no room?". If we leave out his bowl of chili we can wedge him in between Teddy and Abe. Now hand me my chisel CD!
quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
The bad guys have caused all the great moderators to resign.
It would be a fitting tribute to CoachB.
What do you mean "there is no room?". If we leave out his bowl of chili we can wedge him in between Teddy and Abe. Now hand me my chisel CD!
As a member since the beenthereil days I can see why you don't want to do this anymore. Just wanted to tell you, that although we have never met, I have a hell of a lot of respect and wish my son could have played for you. Best wishes, Steve Sonen