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Originally Posted by Textcritic
This is not at all what I was implying, and you damn well know it. You will notice that I have not called out the several other posters in this thread for their over-the-top complaints, and the reason for that is that I also see them in the FOI on at least a semi-regular basis—with numerous points to make about more than just their irrational hatred for the Flames' coach or specific players.
Here is the thing: since this is a fan forum all sorts of emotions surrounding the Flames are going to be escalated—we get that. But if all a poster ever does is whine, it is going to get noticed. Without balancing that out in discussions about hockey, about individual players, about the day-to-day goings on of the team you can be sure that the nature of a poster's contributions are going to get noticed. You will see by just a quick perusal of the PGTs and other threads that there are PLENTY of highly critical posters with LOTS of fair criticism of players and coaches—we are not asking for members to be cheerleaders. But if all you have to offer is complaints? Well, then I think it is fair for us to wonder about your motivations for posting in the FOI.
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Well, since I am a moderator it is kind of my job to, you know—"moderate."
And seriously? It takes all of a couple mouse-clicks to see anyone's recent post history. You posted in celebration in the Anaheim PGT. Prior to that you openly hoped for the Flames to move to Seattle after their opening night loss. But since then the Flames have won six games, and your only three other contributions in the FOI in that time are gripes about the team.
Like I said, this is certainly your right, but given the trend I think it is more than fair for others of us to openly question your motivation in the absence of any actual constructive conversation.
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Well I never realized people could get so worked up over an internet message board. I’ve been on this site since 2003 and longer then most. I was never the biggest poster around but contributed more frequently back in the day. Times change and I no longer have the time or desire to post on here.
Perhaps I’ve become more cynical, but as I look back I’ve realized this team has given me one truly joyful season in my entire life. One magical run in 2004. Other then that it has been disappointment, mediocrity, and downright ####. So forgive me if I have become jaded with this team, these overpaid players, and this corrupt league. The product no longer matches the price of admission. Perhaps that is the stem from my negative comments.
With that said, obviously this site means the world to you since you have dedicated a large portion of your life to moderate it, so I will remove myself from the FOI forum. I won’t clutter up your board. My only posts will be my weekly CFL picks going forward. Go Flames!