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Originally Posted by Flamenfame
Why I seldom post the immaturity of some posters in here is embarrassing at times. I find this and the Canucks thread does not shine a good light on Calgary's sport fans . And I would bet a lot of former Flames players feel the same.
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Are there some immature posters on this site? Sure. Do I feel embarrassed by their comments? Well, not really, but I can see why it may personally affect you - though you shouldn't be 'embarrassed'.
Go look at some other boards - Flames' or rivals, or even other teams' boards. You will see quite the number of terrible posters.
Look at HF Flames. I don't bother reading their threads as I find a lot of the posters that were 'embarrassing' and difficult to deal with have been long banned from this board and go there instead. Plus, it is much less active here. For Flames' coverage, this board is that much better, and it is much better because it is much better moderated to remove 'embarrassing' or inflammatory posters that just cause arguments rather than be conducive to a good discussion.
Now, does this mean that there aren't 'embarrassing posters' that seem to find a (useless) kick from walking that 'fine line' and JUST manage to not get banned? Sure. I don't like those posters either, and I just either ignore their posts or don't pay much attention anyways.
I just find there are a lot less of them than in other forums that I have been on. This site does a pretty good job at moderating, and that is why I think this site has been the 'busy' one.
Now go and visit other teams' sites, and come back and tell us there aren't 'embarrassing' posters with disparaging comments. I will call you a liar.
You are talking about a rivalry - and emotions play into them. Why do I hate the Oilers above all else? Because I remember the intense rivalry back then. Now the rivalry is starting to once again be a thing, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. Wait a few years, and you will really see what it is all about. Wait until people actually get, you know.. emotional here again. I just feel sorry for the mods on this site, especially if the Flames and Oilers meet in the playoffs this year. There is going to be a TONNE of posts they will have to address by fans of BOTH teams.
It will be glorious (and embarrassing... but damn right spectacular)!