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O-Trap

Chief Shenanigans Officer

14,994 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:01 PM
justincredible;571399 wrote:So you're the strange number that has shown up on my wife's phone.

When you have no job, you get bored during the day, and start looking for some company.
Nov 29, 2010 1:01pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:07 PM
My problem is threads are becoming predictable. Every Browns thread is going to have 10 Capone bashes and then a battle with him. I don't even bother reading them anymore because it's the same shit, different day. I love debate but it's just a bunch of name calling after the 2nd Capone post. I agree he is annoying but discussion gets ruined fast.
Nov 29, 2010 1:07pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:08 PM
Also every Cavs/Lebron thread is going to be about who use to circle jerk to the thought of Lebron and now hates him.
Nov 29, 2010 1:08pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:11 PM
Nate;580643 wrote:I meant content as in posts/topics. There isn't really a whole lot of topics that are eye catching anymore. I've found myself less on the site anymore than usual because a lot of the topics haven't been appealing as much.

I'm pretty sure you missed the meaning of my post.

You can create new threads that would appeal to you, no? And those new threads might lead to new discussion, no? If the content is the problem, it is up to the users (i.e. you) to change that. Start new threads on topics that interest you and you might just find some other people that are interested in the same thing.
Nov 29, 2010 1:11pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:12 PM
Nate;580660 wrote:My problem is threads are becoming predictable. Every Browns thread is going to have 10 Capone bashes and then a battle with him. I don't even bother reading them anymore because it's the same shit, different day. I love debate but it's just a bunch of name calling after the 2nd Capone post. I agree he is annoying but discussion gets ruined fast.

So the trolls are a problem?
Nov 29, 2010 1:12pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:16 PM
Not necessarily trolls just the end result of each thread.

My threads usually fail because they don't consist of boobs and booty.
Nov 29, 2010 1:16pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:18 PM
I get what Nate is saying.....and honestly, I think that we have lost some discussion on here because certain posters have left because of the trolls. Our problem is that good posters get sucked into the pissing match with the shit stirrer and then the thread turns unreadable.
Nov 29, 2010 1:18pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Nov 29, 2010 1:23 PM
I don't mind good ribbing but it's to the point where I open a Browns thread and one of the first 5 posts is usually Capone saying something about Cleveland sucks and then the battle begins for 5 more pages. I love talking sports but it ends up being about how Pittsburgh has 6 and Cleveland has 0. I mean, Ohio St. vs Michigan threads end up better than Browns threads.
Nov 29, 2010 1:23pm
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bases_loaded

Senior Member

6,912 posts
Nov 29, 2010 2:28 PM
This site is great for alot if things but fails at high school football. It's just like JJ a bunch of Massillon and Steubenville fucks shitting on everyones threads.
Nov 29, 2010 2:28pm
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Thread Bomber

Message Board Terrorist

1,851 posts
Nov 29, 2010 2:34 PM
Assholes like me otta be bant.......
Nov 29, 2010 2:34pm
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Heretic

Son of the Sun

18,820 posts
Nov 29, 2010 2:39 PM
bases_loaded;580829 wrote:This site is great for alot if things but fails at high school football. It's just like JJ a bunch of Massillon and Steubenville fucks shitting on everyones threads.

I don't know. I get tons of hilarity from the "all these private schools suck" crowd, especially since most of their five million posts are written so poorly that it makes a public school education look like a joke.
Nov 29, 2010 2:39pm
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BRF

Senior Member

8,748 posts
Nov 29, 2010 4:57 PM
Our high school football threads really took off, I guess due to our success. And our basketball thread is already off to a great start.

Actually, as annoying as the trolls are, I believe they are responsible for bringing on new members. For example, a troll will make an outlandish comment and "readers" will have finally "had it" and join up to make a response. For those that say "just ignore the trolls"....it's fun to respond! I like the site as it is. Like someone said, it's up to us stalwarts to help improve the site with our commentary. I have enjoyed reading all the comments on this thread from the "Big Dawgs" of "our" site!
Nov 29, 2010 4:57pm
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-Society-

Senior Member

1,348 posts
Nov 29, 2010 5:36 PM
How to grow this site? Don't worry. It is working well. High five for Justin!
Nov 29, 2010 5:36pm
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The Giss

Senior Member

106 posts
Nov 29, 2010 7:51 PM
We started our soccer site at the same time as Justin started here. While we have just several hundred members, the quality of the conversation is pretty good and as a result we are doing pretty well. I think you have to be careful about growing the site just for the sake of growing it. Linking back to newspapers, etc, is a good idea, but the HS market is pretty staurated with Pay Pay and Yappi. Maybe more emphasis on college. Just thinking out loud.
Nov 29, 2010 7:51pm
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GOONx19

An exceptional poster.

7,147 posts
Nov 30, 2010 2:34 AM
To be fair, your site had 13 posts in 24 hours yesterday. Now I know that it's nowhere near the peak soccer season, but let's say you get up to 100 posts on the busiest day of the year. In comparison, this site has had 30 posts in the last 30 minutes and it's 2:30 in the morning. You can't tell me at least half of those aren't good posts, or that the conversation here isn't "good quality".
Nov 30, 2010 2:34am
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NWIndianNation01

Senior Member

996 posts
Nov 30, 2010 8:43 AM
I think if we could get a front page similar in style to this one the site would look great!

http://www.macattacksports.com/
Nov 30, 2010 8:43am
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bases_loaded

Senior Member

6,912 posts
Nov 30, 2010 9:09 AM
What will a front page accomplish other than an unnecessary click? Are you going to write articles on cigars and Christian rock bands? That'll get more people here!
Nov 30, 2010 9:09am
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Fly4Fun

Senior Member

7,730 posts
Nov 30, 2010 9:13 AM
I hate front pages... I usually just make my link to the forum list anyways.

Although front pages do make things seem more official.
Nov 30, 2010 9:13am
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FatHobbit

Senior Member

8,651 posts
Nov 30, 2010 9:18 AM
Fly4Fun;581774 wrote:I hate front pages... I usually just make my link to the forum list anyways.

this. if the content sucks, a front page isn't going to make any difference. But I think this place is just fine as it is. High five to Justin. :)
Nov 30, 2010 9:18am
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ernest_t_bass

12th Son of the Lama

24,984 posts
Nov 30, 2010 9:50 AM
My quotes in the basketball forum. Just my opinions:

ernest_t_bass;581227 wrote:Sorry, but just my opinion here... You cannot advertise this site at high school sporting events. This site is not school appropriate, so that wouldn't work. I am a softball coach, actually looking at offering ad space to people. The thought crossed my mind of having an "OhioChatter" banner, but then it quickly dawned on me that if someone from my game saw it, went to the site, and clicked on the "boobs" or "booty" thread, or even the "girls kissing girls" thread, that wouldn't look too good. I personally like this site for what it is, but I would also like to see it more sports oriented. But in its current state, I would not "OK" advertising at a HS event.

ernest_t_bass;581256 wrote:I just personally wouldn't promote it at my HS sporting event, knowing the content of the forum. Just my honest opinion.

I'm guilty of providing such "non-school appropriate" material, so I'm not pointing fingers. I'm just stating that I wouldn't promote this at a school related function, being a school affiliate.
Nov 30, 2010 9:50am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Nov 30, 2010 9:51 AM
A front page is good if the content is good. What is better than an article written by wes_mantooth while under the influence?
Nov 30, 2010 9:51am
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september63

Senior Member

5,789 posts
Nov 30, 2010 11:09 AM
More posts from ME would help this site grow!!
Nov 30, 2010 11:09am