quote:And while I’m on my soapbox, and on the subject of leadership, Justbaseball is about the best example of leadership there is. We lose him we take a BIG hit, and we all are the worse for it. Best thing we could do for this site? Keep him here.
Pursuant to 44 and CD's posts above, CD recently wrote something that bears repeating, IMHO:
"1) Is the parent of a D1 player smarter than the parent of a lower division player?
2) Is a player who has made it into a top 25 program more impressive than a player who has worked just as hard but made it into a lesser program?
3) Is it necessary for people when posting to indicate the credentials of their sons?
4) Knowing the impressive achievment of someone's son, does that make their posts more authoritative in some manner? Is it possible that some really smart baseball people have sons who are not as athletically talented?"
44 & CD's posts are excellent; I wouldn't want to see the 'team' divided by our sons' achievements.
And (on the practical side), it would require a lot of monitoring and change.
Alas, Texan, we've also seen some Old Timers run off by arrogant Newcomers, too; with the OT-ers taking the attitude that if their experienced opinion isn't required by the Newbies, why subject yourself to the abuse? So the suggestion is still the same whomever you are --- read, read with empathy, think, keep an open mind.
"1) Is the parent of a D1 player smarter than the parent of a lower division player?
2) Is a player who has made it into a top 25 program more impressive than a player who has worked just as hard but made it into a lesser program?
3) Is it necessary for people when posting to indicate the credentials of their sons?
4) Knowing the impressive achievment of someone's son, does that make their posts more authoritative in some manner? Is it possible that some really smart baseball people have sons who are not as athletically talented?"
44 & CD's posts are excellent; I wouldn't want to see the 'team' divided by our sons' achievements.
And (on the practical side), it would require a lot of monitoring and change.
Alas, Texan, we've also seen some Old Timers run off by arrogant Newcomers, too; with the OT-ers taking the attitude that if their experienced opinion isn't required by the Newbies, why subject yourself to the abuse? So the suggestion is still the same whomever you are --- read, read with empathy, think, keep an open mind.
Orlando,
Why don't we just do away with it altogether and not make any distinctions?
Why don't we just do away with it altogether and not make any distinctions?
Orlando ...
Good points indeed. (I like the way you think ...
)
I think if we all realize and remember that, when it comes to our children, we all think positively about our own sons, that we all have some life experiences in baseball that can prove valuable to others, and that we will all face the day ... if we haven't already ... when our sons hang up their cleats and go on to new and perhaps better things. I personally think this makes it a lot nicer and easier to communicate with our baseball parent peers ...
I would much rather see this ...
than this ...
Good points indeed. (I like the way you think ...
)I think if we all realize and remember that, when it comes to our children, we all think positively about our own sons, that we all have some life experiences in baseball that can prove valuable to others, and that we will all face the day ... if we haven't already ... when our sons hang up their cleats and go on to new and perhaps better things. I personally think this makes it a lot nicer and easier to communicate with our baseball parent peers ...
I would much rather see this ...
than this ...
IMO - There are only two distinctions needed.
1) You are either a Mets fan
or a Birdies (Cardinals) fan.
2) You are either a Moose hunter or you are not a Moose hunter.
1) You are either a Mets fan
or a Birdies (Cardinals) fan.
2) You are either a Moose hunter or you are not a Moose hunter.
Hey, its, I feel for ya right now --- your boys are making it a tad too close.... 
My birdie is not that ugly, thank goodness. 
Better beware of the FISH right now!!!
Better beware of the FISH right now!!!
quote:Originally posted by Orlando:
Hey, its, I feel for ya right now --- your boys are making it a tad too close....
Sorry ITS but how bout dem Phillies!
We only have a couple games left - and its up for grabs.
Here is how it will unfold.
My Metsies will pull a little surprise out of their bag of tricks.
Using another uniform - He will come back.
He will win the game for us.
He will lead us to Victory!
Ya Gotta Believe!!!
Here is how it will unfold.
My Metsies will pull a little surprise out of their bag of tricks.
Using another uniform - He will come back.
He will win the game for us.
He will lead us to Victory!
Ya Gotta Believe!!!
Awesome post by O44...as always. You are absolutely right.
And this is the second time I have heard a whisper that justbaseball might be thinking about leaving us. Tom, there are a lot of special people here, but you are one of the most special. Please don't go anywhere, your presence is really needed here.
Julie
And this is the second time I have heard a whisper that justbaseball might be thinking about leaving us. Tom, there are a lot of special people here, but you are one of the most special. Please don't go anywhere, your presence is really needed here.
Julie
1) Some posters do this when questioned with attitude about their level of experience or exposure. 2) Some posters do it to ward off the assumptions they don't have the exposure to what they're talking about. 3) Sometimes new posters don't realize there are a lot of quality fish in this pond. 4) While a poster may be responding to a specific person with a known background, their post is exposed to readers of all levels of exposure and experience.quote:Originally posted by Orlando:
4) Knowing the impressive achievment of someone's son, does that make their posts more authoritative in some manner?
Add: Text lacks inflection. Different tones (how the writer believes the post sounds versus how it sounds to the reader) can create conflict. One time I responded to a question with a question because I assumed the post was lacking information rather than the poster lacking knowledge. Since the poster lacked knowledge it was perceived I was taking a shot at the poster.
Nothing needs to be changed.
From 8 to 80, we can all have valuable contributions to the thoughts about the game.
No one has all the answers.
Great game. Great site. Great people. Great experience.
From 8 to 80, we can all have valuable contributions to the thoughts about the game.
No one has all the answers.
Great game. Great site. Great people. Great experience.
John
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Great post
Short and concise
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Great post
Short and concise
once i thought I had all the answers and doggone it they changed the questions. Just kidding, love this site, but my wife thinks I spend too much time here.
I see what you mean 2Diamonds...she's keeping her eyes on you for sure!
Thanks Woody, I keep telling her I'm busy getting educated.