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Community Guideline: Don't Be Inappropriate

Let's cut straight to the chase. We all understand what is acceptable behavior here at TT and what isn't. We discourage swearing (outside of game threads, at least, where we're all a bit less impassioned), we try to keep a lid on the insults, and we don't do anything that could be construed as racist, sexist, age-ist, religious ("the baseball gods" does not count) or just generally pornographic.

I try to keep things simple, so sometimes people step over the line. I try to be forgiving where I can. But I'm putting a stop to it. Let me put this as simply as I possibly can.

Anything I deem to be inappropriate will result in a ban.

Warnings will only be issued if I deem the offense forgivable.

The ban will not be the result of objective analysis. It's going to be my judgment call and my judgment call alone.

Make it so.

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Thanks for this, Jesse.

I hope people will take these things into consideration before posting from now on…

WordUpThome: BOOM, HAND HUGGED

by fischean on Nov 9, 2011 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

THAT IS THE DUMBEST THING I HAVE EVER READ

I write everywhere. You're probably better off following me on twitter

by fetch9 on Nov 9, 2011 3:04 PM EST up reply actions  

... Your mom.

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by Flip27 on Nov 9, 2011 3:31 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Way to jinx it. :/

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
#OccupyTwinkieTown

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 9, 2011 4:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Sigh.

Didn’t last long, did it? Haha

WordUpThome: BOOM, HAND HUGGED

by fischean on Nov 9, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Its frustrating that this reminder had to be posted in the first place.

But thank you.

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 2:14 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Whoa

Did I miss something? Is there a really entertaining horrible thread out there that didn’t make my reading list?

Also, am I still allowed to torment cmathewson with Nick Punto references?

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on Nov 9, 2011 2:15 PM EST reply actions  

It's been deleted.

As to Cmath and Punto, yes. Always yes.

by Jesse on Nov 9, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

damn, missed all the fun.

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 9, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions  

You said Nick Punto, now I'm going into anaphylactic shock

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 9, 2011 3:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Was anyone else tempted to flag this article?

If nothing else, we need to remain goody two-shoes for the simple reason that it seems to infuriate SSS.

by foertsch on Nov 9, 2011 2:33 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

I know.

Curse this site’s wholesome, midwestern ways!

by Jesse on Nov 9, 2011 2:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Captain Picard reference!

I love the Cpt Picard “Make it so” reference at the end! Message received.

by Daver_Gardner on Nov 9, 2011 2:46 PM EST reply actions  

You've probably seen this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QIsHQfKZ4g

But if you haven’t, it’s quite possibly the nerdiest and awesomest thing ever.

by Purpledork on Nov 9, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

HA!

No I actually haven’t seen that, but it’s super corny and funny. And she’s cute, good for that guy!

by Jesse on Nov 9, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Love it!

TNG all the way.

"Illegitimis non carborundum"

by Daver_Gardner on Nov 9, 2011 2:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Live long and prosper

Jolong True

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 9, 2011 3:12 PM EST reply actions  

POOP

AHAHAHAHAHA

(I’m childish.)

by Jon Marthaler on Nov 9, 2011 3:17 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Kahplah!

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 9, 2011 3:23 PM EST reply actions  

Engage!

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 9, 2011 3:34 PM EST reply actions  

Wait. So does this mean we AREN'T supposed to stalk people via TT?

And not reveal personal information either? Well, crud. I had this whole fanpost written analyzing [INFORMATION REDACTED]’s glue-sniffing habbits verses Dallas Cowboys football game times. Charts and everything.

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by Flip27 on Nov 9, 2011 3:39 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

[INFORMATION REDACTED]

Classic.

[INFORMATION REDACTED] went too far for sure.

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 3:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Alive and posting

When I was a kid, I would cover a blue futon with a white blanket, prop it up with a fan set on high, and pretend it was the Metrodome. That should tell you a lot.

by MarshalltheIrish on Nov 9, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I may have been banned, I'm not sure.

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
#OccupyTwinkieTown

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 9, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Test

welp, sorry guys, you still have to deal with me.

by archie2227 on Nov 9, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

#zing!

WordUpThome: BOOM, HAND HUGGED

by fischean on Nov 9, 2011 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

That's who Jessy S was...

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 9, 2011 4:40 PM EST up reply actions  

This explains everything.

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
#OccupyTwinkieTown

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 9, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Plus the North Dakota bit on Rock Center last week

So many new people flocking to North Dakota boomtowns and their society can’t keep up. Its like the wild west up there.

by DavidRF on Nov 9, 2011 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a friend who has family living in Dickinson. He was hunting up there not too long ago and found out that the cashiers at McDonalds make $18 an hour.

by Caulfield on Nov 9, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions  

but they have so much oil

everyone has to buy a McSpill everyday for lunch…

Come see all your favorite EPIC fails @ www.minnesotatwins.com!

by caluofmn on Nov 13, 2011 12:15 AM EST up reply actions  

I was deleted...

oh, wait… :)

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Does this mean we can't call anyone a "p'tach" anymore?

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
#OccupyTwinkieTown

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 9, 2011 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

Flagged

"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."

by John_Locke on Nov 9, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Is this about the Mauer bashing?

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Nov 9, 2011 4:50 PM EST reply actions  

No

But it’s probably Mauer’s fault somehow. Maybe if he’d stop trolling TT instead of hitting home runs, people wouldn’t hate him so much.

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by Flip27 on Nov 9, 2011 4:54 PM EST up reply actions  

MMMAAAUUUEEERRR!!!!!

Guess I haven’t been banned. Yet.

by DerTwain on Nov 9, 2011 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Mauer finaly come on

to reply to all the bashing… I guess he has a really potty mouth

Come see all your favorite EPIC fails @ www.minnesotatwins.com!

by caluofmn on Nov 13, 2011 12:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Inappropriate

I refuse to be censored!

BOOBS!

There, I said it! I DARE you to use your mighty ban hammer, you dictator!

"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane

by AdamOnFirst on Nov 9, 2011 5:17 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

very nice

Boobies are always good!!!

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 5:21 PM EST up reply actions  

which monkey?

now I’m curious

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 5:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha

Annie’s Boobs!

Named in honor of Annie’s Boobs…

"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane

by AdamOnFirst on Nov 9, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I think

I’m still relatively safe, but then again… who knows?

Occupy TT!!!!!

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 5:20 PM EST reply actions  

You might not be banned...

but we might try trading you to Purple Row

Maybe get some other members in exchange start rebuilding Twinkie Town…..

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 5:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Baseball is my life

well, that, and the music business, and my wife, and my kids, and my 1966 Ford Galaxie convertible, and my 1959 Fender Esquire, and my 1956 Martin D21, but that’s all… nothing else… except this ashtray… so, baseball, music, wife, kids, Galaxie, 59 Fender, 56 Martin, and ashtray…. oh, and this paddle ball game….. you get it

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I was trying to refer to your name being carlpavanosmustache

and how Pavs may be traded and with the Rockies being interested….

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I did finally get it

just a whoosh moment

@ But, admit it, my wit and charm would be sorely missed.@

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions  

sarcasm fail

low tech person

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Jesse is the 1% ????

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by caluofmn on Nov 13, 2011 12:17 AM EST up reply actions  

Whoa....

What’d I miss? This is why we can’t have nice things.

FREE AIRWOLF!

ROHLFING!!!!!

by d-mac on Nov 9, 2011 5:54 PM EST reply actions  

I'm simply glad to see this

Not only did the TWSS posts get old in the game threads, but the whole tone often gets away from what a baseball fansite should have. And 197 saying pitching blows is disturbing. I say that the Home Run Calls are a good line of implied obscenity to use. Toeing up to the line without crossing it.

by Theo77 on Nov 9, 2011 6:19 PM EST reply actions  

I hope this is sarcastic

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

let’s not go overboard. most of what goes on in gamethreads is pretty tame. yes, there are occasional posts which tiptoe up to, and maybe just a little past the line of good taste, but most of it is innocuous, and generally chuckled over. I’m cool with anything that isn’t pornographic in nature, or mean spirited. Yes, Jessy S can be a little bizarre, but we come to expect that, and generally, the community here is very good about putting those who go too far back in line. Some things (like TWSS), are just part of the norm. Anyways, I really do appreciate the TT community, because as I’ve said before, there were quite a few days while I was recovering from major surgery, that the game threads were instrumental in keeping my spirits up, and that includes everyone, from CoR, to TG197, and even Jessy S’s “interesting” posts. Let’s just remember that it’s not personal. That said, we can all strive to be the best versions of ourselves possible. Thank You again from the bottom of my heart for giving me fun things to read and make me smile, especially during the tough times.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Well said.

I do admit that gamethreads often get close to the line and sometimes cross it. I can also see how TWSS and various other memes might be annoying.

As for the “tone” of gamethreads, it seems fine. It’s a bunch of fans hanging out together enjoying a game. After the fact, while the game is no longer on, the gamethreads do not fit what a baseball site should be. But during the game it makes perfect sense.

Just my opinions.

by spanspanspan on Nov 9, 2011 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

It’d be awfully boring and less enjoyable if we only discussed sabermetrics and baseball stats in gamethreads. I’m not sure what a “proper” gamethread tone should be I guess aside from a bunch of fans hanging out. Even when I’m at games random conversations pop up during the course of the game and I feel TT is the next best thing to actually being at the game.

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Too much analysis is gamethreads can be painful...

People use the outcomes of single plate appearances to leverage their position in the grand roster debates of the season. If there were only 16 games, I could see doing it, but with 162 it feels like beating a dead horse by mid-May. In the middle of the random game, I just want them to win.

I like saving the in-depth analysis for the recap thread. Even better when its one of the weekly side-threads.

by DavidRF on Nov 9, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

See! See!

Mauer does suck he went 0-4 tonight! One day later… See! See! Mauer is awesome he went 4-4 with 2 doubles!

Stat quirks are fun in the gamethreads, though.

by archie2227 on Nov 9, 2011 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

MAUERRR!!

Why can’t he just get 32% of a hit every time he bats!?

by spanspanspan on Nov 9, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

The worst is when a scrub gets a hit and the analytical fan gets mad

… because they want that guy benched and the hit gives him more future playing time.

I can understand the logic, I suppose, but that’s not how I want to react to a hit in a game situation. :-)

by DavidRF on Nov 9, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly

The discussions during gamethreads are very similar to conversations I’ve had with random fans at games. I appreciate that while I’m usually sitting at work and not able to be at the ballpark. Sure they veer off-topic, but usually only when the game itself starts to go down the tubes. And I’ve gotten good music recommendations and recipes out of gamethreads — that’s a win, even if it’s not about baseball.

I have, however, promised to avoid the feminine hygiene discussions in the future.

by ColossusOfRhode on Nov 9, 2011 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I must have missed that

thankfully…lol

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I wasn't

But I read that afterwards….

Some things you just can’t unsee…

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm sorry again to all the men who got an unwanted education

(But I still say it’s payback for the photos of scantily clad women that pop up here from time to time.)

by ColossusOfRhode on Nov 9, 2011 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

no one posts stuff like that.

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 9, 2011 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

And certainly not you

You only post pictures of sunsets… with stuff in the way.

by ColossusOfRhode on Nov 9, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

It just shows the self-centerdness of some people.

Why, oh why do young scantily clad ladies keep insisting on inserting themselves in front of my landscape pictures.

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 10, 2011 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Uh, those aren't ladies

Those landscapes are sheep pastures.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 13, 2011 11:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Wrong. Those are ladies. And fine ones at that.

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 14, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

not at all.

Look, I recognize that they are a bit too scantily clad for this website. A bit too risque. I wouldn’t have posted that picture becuase this is a family friendly site and all, but I guess cmath has no limits and no shame.

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 14, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions  

And again...

It was nothing I might not accidentally overhear if I was at a ballpark.

by spanspanspan on Nov 9, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah that's the exact same thing

I write everywhere. You're probably better off following me on twitter

by fetch9 on Nov 9, 2011 11:20 PM EST up reply actions  

actually

SOME of the after game chat can be interesting, although, most of the time I just check out afterwards, due to all the fun things in my life (most notably, my autistic 8 year old), but nothing has truly offended me personally. I try to be careful, knowing that there are some young people, especially teenage girls, and I try to treat them the way I would want people to treat my own children. By and large, I appreciate everyone on here. I am not a stat geek, though I have nothing against them. I am an old school, low tech kind of guy, basing a lot of my thoughts on “gut feelings”, but, what the heck, it got me this far…lol.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Wait....gut feelings, old school, low tech, not a stat geek????

Welcome to Twinkie Town Gardy!!!!

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

no suits

and definitely no neck ties

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 6:55 PM EST up reply actions  

would you settle for a mullet instead of a suit?

"Nobody wants to hear me rap." - Joe Mauer
"METEOR" - JIM THOME

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Nov 9, 2011 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

that picture creeps me out still lol

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess Gardy is showing a lot of skin in that picture...

….on top of his head.

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 7:15 PM EST up reply actions  

now that you mention it,

Gardy does vaguely resemble the artist formerly known as Prince.

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 9, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

love me some mullets

I’m growing one even as we write this… shooting for a cool retro ponytail.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions  

awesome

simply awesome

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

well put.

and hey, that’s number 5 lol :) and you’re welcome :) And I’d in turn like to thank you guys too, I’ve had quite a few stressful and just plain crappy days where I sit in school just waiting for game thread time so I can just let it go and be myself and not get judged (too much:) And I also apologize for my occasional (ok, lets be honest, frequent) immaturity from time to time.

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 6:54 PM EST up reply actions  

you're young

immaturity is allowed. To be honest, I got older, and I’m still working on the growing up part

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

probably a little of both

actually, I appreciate your thoughtfulness, and the fact that there are so few of us Twins fans on the west coast. I doubt that you, or most anyone except for “he whose name shall not be mentioned”, would be seriously offensive.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 10, 2011 12:36 PM EST up reply actions  

how can you even tell what he's talking about?

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 9, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

that's half the fun of it

how goes the sheep lawyering business?

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions  

not looking up I'm afraid,

I’ve already fleeced them for everything they’re worth …

I don't know, but I've been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold,
'the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

by montanatwinsfan on Nov 9, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

why am I not surprised

isn’t that what lawyers are for?

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

haha and I get yet another nickname :)

(so far I’ve been referred to as 4 different names. I’m pretty proud of that)

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

You are popular at TT!

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I feel loved :D

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 6:55 PM EST up reply actions  

haha so you all secretly love me but I annoy everyone?

sounds about right :)

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions  

pretty much

I view you like me teenage neice… I have a couple of those… cute girls, occasionally annoying, but cool nonetheless.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions  

haha hey, atleast I'm cool on the internet!

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions  

aren't we all?

sadly, my wife and kids all know better. The “cool” ship sailed long ago in my life.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

haha I'm like the least popular girl in my school

my cool shipped sailed before I was even born

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

My kids tell me I'm not cool

I tell them to point out something I don’t already know.

by DJL44 on Nov 9, 2011 11:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I feel like I realized at some point that acting "cool" is retarded.

“I’m going to act tough and try to show off and impress people with a fake persona I’m inventing!”

Screw that. Be yourself.

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by Flip27 on Nov 9, 2011 11:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

Ask my kids… I’m the least cool rock musician around. They all laugh at my “image”, because they know better.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 10, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I just like to abbreviate

because I'm an awesome typist

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 6:54 PM EST up reply actions  

haha we all know how awesome I am at typing...

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 9, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

TWSS
…saying pitching blows is disturbing.

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
#OccupyTwinkieTown

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 10, 2011 8:39 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Did Jessy S's ship sail?

Seems like I missed something here. Things are getting crazy in the aftermath of Billy’s dismissal!

When I was a kid, I would cover a blue futon with a white blanket, prop it up with a fan set on high, and pretend it was the Metrodome. That should tell you a lot.

by MarshalltheIrish on Nov 9, 2011 8:25 PM EST reply actions  

Wait there is more?

Geez now I’m super curious

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 9, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Expiring Minds

Want to know

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

As we all noticed from the outpouring

The TT community is largely built upon caring fans who, even several weeks into the offseason, actively keep up with the site and provide thoughtful input all over the place. We’re not even at the free agent deadline and the community is still churning out posts at a rate faster than the end of the season. There are tons of dedicated fans all over this joint. I think if anything should be taken from this post is that for every dunderheaded post on here there is a wealth of worthwhile content and that said rude posts shouldn’t detract from the fact that overall things here are good. I’m going to treat the less-than-hilarious post last night (which to me seemed more careless than malevolent) just like I would that 13-year-old’s first post where they talk about how much they love baseball and the Twins and hope the Twins win more games: I will glance over it, forget what they had to say, then get on with my life.

tl;dr This place is way classier than SSS

by bl4ckduck on Nov 9, 2011 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

this

We have a good community overall. I missed what prompted this post, but I find most of the offensive posts here to be harmless and forgettable.

That said, different people are offended by different things, and I’m happy to trust Jesse’s judgment on where to draw the line.

"Nobody wants to hear me rap." - Joe Mauer
"METEOR" - JIM THOME

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Nov 9, 2011 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm guessing

That it must have been REALLY bad. Hopefully we won’t have to be too extreme, and lose some of the things that make TT great. Sure, some of the humor is off-color, but harmless. I do admit that the phrasing in the article came across a little heavy handed, so I’ll chalk that up as a bit of a knee jerk to whatever was posted last night (I really need to check in more often), and I, for one will continue on unaffected by this, and if what I say offends the powers that be… oh well, I’ve been kicked out of better places.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 9, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I saw the post (I think, unless there was more)

It only prompted an eye roll from me, but it was directed at a minor by someone who’s been warned multiple times by multiple people about inappropriate comments. Taken as an isolated incident, it would have been forgettable. Taken in the bigger context, it was indicative of a problem that doesn’t seem to be fixing itself otherwise.

Read between the lines as you will.

by ColossusOfRhode on Nov 10, 2011 12:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Darn it, I like cursing

But I see the point of keeping it within reason. I once visited a Laker fan site after a rare instance where the sacred Blazers had beat them (my Mr. Hyde side follows hoops in non-canceled seasons) and it was a steady stream of “F You”s, intended to be mean and pseudo-macho, not funny. It stunk.

To my mind most anything meant with a smile isn’t offensive. But I grew up among people who used strong language in a non-hurtful way. I suppose it can bother others.

Intercourse the Yankees.

Steve Goodman lives.

by twinsbrewer on Nov 9, 2011 11:35 PM EST reply actions  

Gross

Free Rick. I mean, Chuck James!
No, I didn't spell Maurer wrong. But I do get asked if I'm related to Joe a lot.

by Maurer Power on Nov 10, 2011 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Testing the limits.

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
#OccupyTwinkieTown

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 10, 2011 8:52 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

Someone needs to animate that

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 10, 2011 9:01 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL

lots of times you write lol but don’t really mean it this time I actually laughed out loud despite having seen that picture before.

Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?

by halfchest on Nov 10, 2011 10:08 AM EST up reply actions  

LNP likes to test the limits

!

"Nobody wants to hear me rap." - Joe Mauer
"METEOR" - JIM THOME

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Nov 10, 2011 11:06 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Was that really necessary?

I was eating a marshmallow and everything.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 10, 2011 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

What's the line on substance abuse?

because my off season plan does involve a beer induced coma in January and February. I’d hate to get on the wrong side of the authorities.

The only stat that counts is W

by wayback on Nov 10, 2011 12:40 PM EST reply actions  

I think

that the only real guideline here is NO DRUNK POSTING!!!!!!!

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 10, 2011 12:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey!

What am I gonna do during gamethreads then?

by archie2227 on Nov 10, 2011 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

In light of recent information We could lose half of the community)

Bottoms Up Folks!!!!!!!

I guess.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 10, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions  

ahhh come on, you guys are fun when your drunk!

Drunk people (who aren’t insanely rude) are generally really entertaining

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Nov 10, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Fairly new

Just joined a few days ago but has stuff been happening or is this just a general reminder?

by MauerFan on Nov 10, 2011 3:05 PM EST reply actions  

Somebody posted something naughty

It was deleted. When that happens, Jesse has to issue a proclamation. That’s SOP.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 10, 2011 3:42 PM EST up reply actions  

No clue

Jesse deleted it before many people saw it (he gets alerts). I don’t think it was by a regular poster. They’re all present and accounted for.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 11, 2011 11:58 AM EST up reply actions  

In the spirit of cleaning things up

I’m no longer “Danny Valencia’s Pubes.” Jesse never mentioned anything to me, but I figured, “ahh, what the heck.” So there you go. Danny Valencia’s Pubes . . . gone!

On to a cleaner future!

by MysteryWriterGuy on Nov 11, 2011 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

As Inapprpriate As The 'Stache May Be

The name stays. The "Stache is unconcerned with being politically correct. Now, where is my two day old coffee and smokes? And, if they’re replacing Sweet Drew, I’ll need to interview prospective candidates.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 11, 2011 6:38 PM EST reply actions  

I know that sometimes messages like this are required

but I hope that TT stays as it is, the best Twins site on the internet. I think the community is great and gamethreads, even the naughty bits are the best.

It’s too bad someone crossed the invisible line in Jesse’s mind. I suppose if this prompts a little self censorship that is not the worst thing to happen.

I hope there is baseball news soon so stuff like this can fade into the background and Twins baseball can be the focus.

Come see all your favorite EPIC fails @ www.minnesotatwins.com!

by caluofmn on Nov 13, 2011 12:32 AM EST reply actions  

It was just totally inappropriate.

I’m generally not one for censorship…but when people come here I do think there is SOME standard.

by Jesse on Nov 14, 2011 5:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I never saw it

I’m not a big fan of censorship but sometimes we can all use a reminder to think before pressing the “post” button.

Come see all your favorite EPIC fails @ www.minnesotatwins.com!

by caluofmn on Nov 14, 2011 5:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Is he finally gone?

I was sufficiently sickened (I mean that) between the stalky stuff (which went on WAY too long on a low but obvious level before it even got called out when it got overt) and the categorically insane stuff mid-season to go elsewhere, for the most part. I just saw this while playing catch-up.

by tobynotjason on Nov 13, 2011 6:56 PM EST reply actions  

nah

he’s still around, if you’re referring to who I think you’re referring to.

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 13, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

but

much more subdued

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 13, 2011 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Well shoot.

"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."

by John_Locke on Nov 14, 2011 1:07 AM EST up reply actions  

If you're going to call out someone else for being inappropriate, you could keep a lid on the insults while doing so

Just because someone else says something you think is crazy or wrong doesn’t mean you have to demean that person. Maybe that’s not your intent, but that’s how it read to me.

When the guy you’re talking about has stepped out of line, he’s been dealt with. Firmly, but politely. No need to pile on.

"Nobody wants to hear me rap." - Joe Mauer
"METEOR" - JIM THOME

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Nov 14, 2011 2:46 AM EST up reply actions   2 recs

+1

And he’s shown some growth over the last couple of months. I’ve actually +1ed a couple of his comments.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 14, 2011 11:03 AM EST up reply actions  

You guys

do realize he was the catalyst for this post.

by archie2227 on Nov 14, 2011 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

absolutely

and I didn’t see anything demeaning in tobynotjason’s post, other than he’s easily driven off by idiot postings. between his, and wwgtd’s post… both seem a little on the self righteous side for my liking. but then again, I don’t have to like everything… I don’t seem to recall that in the TT terms and agreements. If I am ever “sufficiently sickened” by anything on here… I will just disappear, and not come back later saying I was “sufficiently sickened” by something……. just sayin’

"live EVERY week like it's shark week" Tracy Jordan(30 Rock)

by carlpavanosmoustache on Nov 14, 2011 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I did not know that

I’ve seen his handle since this. So he was not banned.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 14, 2011 1:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess that means

Jesse is a benevolent dictator. heh.

by archie2227 on Nov 14, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

x

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
#OccupyTwinkieTown

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 14, 2011 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

That's Pluto. This is Plato

Remember, remember the seventh of November.

by Go Twins! on Nov 14, 2011 6:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Meno

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 14, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

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