Predictions: Redskins @ Cowboys

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think this will be the last week of the prediction poll. I'm tired of hearing the homer/objective/hater debate each week. Anyone else agree?

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

[Jamaican'Skin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

I volunteer to be the official Mod for this thread. If you say "traitor", I'm kicking your ass out, and showing no remorse for it

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

I agree. Funny how I've been a member of this site for over 2 years, have put time into nearly 3,000 posts, yet I'm not a "real" fan. That type of ignorance bogs this great forum down.

Your last sentence is really the crux of the whole thing. These prediction threads during the regular season not only offer a poll, but are amongst the most posted on threads in this place. They add a ton, and two or three people throwing around their "traitor" comments are better off elsewhere.

Here's to the good of the site, not the dumb opinions of the few.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

I agree. For what it's worth, I'm one of those "traitors" this week. Of course, the likelihood of going 19-0 is slim (though I hope and cheer for it). I don't like the score only posts but rather a few reasons why or what people think needs to happen for their prediction to come true.

EX. Skins win 24-20 if we can force at least two TO's or I think Pokes win a close one unless the front four can get pressure and disrupt Barber before he gets out of the backfield.

Of course, that's just my personal preference.

[Jamaican'Skin]

Originally Posted by rypper11

I agree. For what it's worth, I'm one of those "traitors" this week. Of course, the likelihood of going 19-0 is slim (though I hope and cheer for it). I don't like the score only posts but rather a few reasons why or what people think needs to happen for their prediction to come true.

EX. Skins win 24-20 if we can force at least two TO's or I think Pokes win a close one unless the front four can get pressure and disrupt Barber before he gets out of the backfield.

Of course, that's just my personal preference.

Now what did I say about the use of that word? I don't care how you use it, you just don't use it. This is your first offense, so its your first warning. Top Flight PollPolice of the World is always on duty.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by Jamaican'Skin

Now what did I say about the use of that word? I don't care how you use it, you just don't use it. This is your first offense, so its your first warning. Top Flight PollPolice of the World is always on duty.

Sorry Jamaican I didn't realize it was a ban on the word, I thought it was a name-calling ban. I will humbly bow from future polls to remind myself of my indiscretion.