OT: My advice on how to write a good FanPosts if you are not me
by tominhawaii on Jun 11, 2009 3:05 PM PDT
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Editors Note: I know my title is a bit arrogant and in my defense, I normally do not write basketball related FanPosts. I added the "if you are not me," because it would be really easy to call me out on this advice.
With the exception of an introduction, the FanPost should be about your subject and not you or the audience. The fewer personal pronouns the better, even if it is an opinion piece or a rant, the fewer times you use, "I" or "you," the better. Using those two words takes the focus off the subject of your FanPost, and places it on the author or the audience.
Whenever it is possible, use a spell checker and proofread the FanPost before you publish it. If you publish your FanPost and notice a mistake, you can edit your post. Simply go to "Manage FanPosts," then got to "Actions," then click the icon that looks like a sheet of paper with a pencil over it. No matter how many times I proofread, I always find a mistake after publishing. You can easily fix broken links and misspelled words using those two steps.
Always research your subject. The quickest way to lose credibility in a FanPost is to make a mistake, misquote, or use an incorrect stat that could have easily been researched by Google. You can say you like one player more than the other, but do not say he is a better rebounder without first checking the stats. Perception can be deceiving.
Feel free to take a stand. If you are an advocate of a certain player, state your case, and be mindful that some of the folks that will read your post might agree with you, so do not accuse everyone of disagreeing with you. I personally hate being accused of something when it is not true.
When you write a trade proposal, do two quick things, see if it will work on something like the ESPN Trade Machine or the RealGM Trade Checker, and try to look at the trade from the perspective of the other team’s fans. Do not bother pretending to be the other team’s GM, pretend you are a fan of that team. If you envision yourself trying to rationalize the trade instead of being excited about it, then it is probably unrealistic.
Try to not to use clichés and strive to be original. The first step in originality is looking at the recent FanPosts to make sure you are not duplicating a post.
More than a few of my grammar instructors told me not to use the passive voice. Admittedly, I have been known to use the passive voice. I do think it is important to be aware of it.
Don’t use contractions and don’t end your sentences with a preposition no matter where you come from. I’m kidding on this one, sort of.
After you post your FanPost, let it simmer. A compelling fanspost will have folks who agree with you and who disagree with you, give them time to hash it out before you reply. Then you sound like the wise person who wraps up the thread instead of that guy who replies to every comment. FanPosts need time to mature.
I am sure I missed some things and I am not an authority on any of this. Please take it for what it is worth. I do think that following my advice will lead to more recommendations for your FanPost.
Luv,
Tom
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REMEMBER THERE IS NO EDIT FEATURE
Blazer Fan
by leeroyjenkins on Jun 11, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AND DONT TYPE EVERYTHING IN CAPITAL LETTERS
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Jun 11, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOUD NOISES!!!
"Damn the Blazers. Damn them to hell. They are working the rest of the league like a speed bag." - Bill Simmons 6/26/08
by SpyderRyder on Jun 11, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Also, please don't write a fanpost that has been written 30 TIMES ALREADY IN THE PAST WEEK!
by dario argento on Jun 11, 2009 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
part of the research should be
looking at BE as well
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
by jonestr on Jun 11, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite line
“Don’t use contractions”
by Storyteller on Jun 11, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And yes,
I recognize the sarcasm/irony/whatever the proper description should be.
It still made me laugh.
by Storyteller on Jun 11, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he end it with a preposition?
I admit grammer wasn’t my favorite relative
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 11, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but he DID end with a proposition ... ;)
"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez
by bfan on Jun 11, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t use contractions and don’t end your sentences with a preposition no matter where you come from.
hilarious.
"Friend to all women, lover to none" --Broyposse
by prezofdeath on Jun 11, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dangling participals
Are just wrong
by southern oregon on Jun 11, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's one rule up with which I shall not put!
"Just kidding"
by CatMan2 on Jun 11, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Winston
VENTURA: It's drowning. It gives you the complete sensation that you are drowning. It is no good, because you -- I'll put it to you this way, you give me a waterboard, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders.
by 22baylor on Jun 12, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even close
the best is easily:
More than a few of my grammar instructors told me not to use the passive voice. Admittedly, I have been known to use the passive voice
by Royster on Jun 11, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was good, too
But he had already earned the laugh from me. Same joke, just a different punch line.
Plus, I believe in simplicity. 3 words.
by Storyteller on Jun 11, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Writing good fanposts is easy
if you are not Tom. :)
I am Spartacus and I approved this message
by EngineerScotty on Jun 11, 2009 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In addendum, use the search box
its in the upper right corner.
If I see another
“We should trade for Hinrich!!” or “Trade for Prince!!” post I’m gonna flip
Could we make this a permanent sticky? Or require something like this to be read and tested on for every new poster?
"Damn the Blazers. Damn them to hell. They are working the rest of the league like a speed bag." - Bill Simmons 6/26/08
by SpyderRyder on Jun 11, 2009 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What about Hinrich and Prince
Anybody do that one yet, smart guy???
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 11, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
That makes Dave’s main post today even better.
Ben II Blazersedge.com || New to Blazers' Edge?
by usmcr3049 on Jun 12, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I put that in after the podcast but before the post
I hope Spyder understood I was just jokin’ ….my sarcasm font is broken right now
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 12, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't make addenda to other people's posts.
It’s like plagiarism, but worse.
by pualo on Jun 11, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This should be a link on the main page forever.
Certified blazer.fangirl
by Roybot on Jun 11, 2009 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My only rule suggestion is don't use emoticons
dinasour type of guys choir boys
by mittsabishy on Jun 11, 2009 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
/:<(
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
by Blazer1342 on Jun 12, 2009 1:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
o_O
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
by ratbastird on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
^_^
VENTURA: It's drowning. It gives you the complete sensation that you are drowning. It is no good, because you -- I'll put it to you this way, you give me a waterboard, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders.
by 22baylor on Jun 12, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where's the "sprained my eyes rolling them" emoticon?
"Friend to all women, lover to none" --Broyposse
by prezofdeath on Jun 13, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sometimes they help clarify tone.
I like ’em in comments.
by Section323 on Jun 11, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love you Tom...Tom for Super-MOD 2010!!!!!!
Go Blazers!!!!!!!!!! Wooooooooooot Wooooooooooooot!!!!!!!!!
by broyposse on Jun 11, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
rec
"Friend to all women, lover to none" --Broyposse
by prezofdeath on Jun 11, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does saying "rec" count if you don't actually rec the comment?
i love you Tom…Tom for Super-MOD 2010!!!!!! Go Blazers!!!!!!!!!! Wooooooooooot Wooooooooooooot!!!!!!!!!
by broyposse on Jun 11, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rudy Fernandez in the Future
by The Most Interesting Man in the World on Jun 11, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec
"Friend to all women, lover to none" --Broyposse
by prezofdeath on Jun 12, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have shamed my family name
"Friend to all women, lover to none" --Broyposse
by prezofdeath on Jun 13, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Tom...
This is a good read and is dead on.
Mod. Moderate. Moderation. Moderator.
by -ken on Jun 11, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I could agree with your comment if you dropped the final preposition.
"Just kidding"
by CatMan2 on Jun 11, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Putting that sentence into proper grammar completely changes the meaning in a morbidly humorous way.
“This is read well, and is on something which is dead.”
or some variation thereof (to use a fragment).
εἴγε καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι οὐ γυμνοὶ εὑρεθησόμεθα.
by T Darkstar on Jun 11, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well said.
"The problem with tweeners is that sometimes they’re exactly what you need to plug the hole and sometimes they are the hole."
-LaughingJon
by appel82 on Jun 11, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is the typical reaction of any fan to a trade?
…pretend you are a fan of that team. If you envision yourself trying to rationalize the trade instead of being excited about it, then it is probably unrealistic.
Not necessarily. Fans of other teams are just as biased as we Blazer fans are. I think a lot of time the fan reaction to a trade is “Really? Well, let’s see how this works-out.” For example, KP could trade Blake for Hinrich and while it’s hard to Chicago fans getting excited about it, they know the Bulls are trying to avoid the luxury tax and that Blake is a decent player.
Probably a better test is whether the trade would make fans of the other team convulse with laughter or storm their team’s GM’s office with pitchforks and torches.
by MiledAnimal on Jun 11, 2009 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade
Portland Gets: Conley, Pietrus – Replaces Rudy with a superb NBA defender with finals experience & Conley/Bayless become one of the premier young talented PG duo’s in the NBA
Memphis Gets: Blake, Rudy, Reddick – Blake plays till Rubio comes over. Rudy is incentive. Reddick is a 3 point shooter.
Orlando Gets: Outlaw(unguaranteed), Buckner(unguaranteed), Sergio(Cheap) – Allows them to resign Turkoglu
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=lthx8n
Offseason:
PG Options: Mike Conley(T)
SG Options: Terrence Williams(D)
Forward Options: Ronnie Turiaf(T) - Damion James(D), Taj Gibson(D), Kevin Seraphin(D)
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 11, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not bad, if you think that
- Conley and Pietrus are better for us than Rudy and Blake.
- Batum won’t become as good a defender as Pietrus.
- The Blazers would value Conley that much yet the Grizzlies think Rubio will be better.
Orlando is the only team in this deal that seems a lock to do it.
by MiledAnimal on Jun 11, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1, 2, 3!
Mickaël Piétrus, elite defender(Far beyond Rudy), better rebounder. Conley as good as Blake right now, very similar stats that D-Will had at age 21, in elite company in terms of 3pt% at his age.
Offseason:
PG Options: Mike Conley(T)
SG Options: Terrence Williams(D)
Forward Options: Ronnie Turiaf(T) - Damion James(D), Taj Gibson(D), Kevin Seraphin(D)
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 11, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Batum/Pietrus
Pietrus & will likely be playing on the french national team in the offseason together. Pietrus will push Batum to become a better & stronger player. He will take Rudy’s role, whoever plays better defense throughout each game, gets to be the defender in the clutch, or if we are getting dominated by a large PG, Roy, Pietrus, Batum, Aldridge, Oden, in certain moments.
Offseason:
PG Options: Mike Conley(T)
SG Options: Terrence Williams(D)
Forward Options: Ronnie Turiaf(T) - Damion James(D), Taj Gibson(D), Kevin Seraphin(D)
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 11, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm against Pietrus on the Blazers.
Last night’s game was a perfect example of why. Late in the fourth of a tight game, he takes a bad shot when Hedo was open and Dwight was being covered by… Kobe. He tends to make bad decisions. Not often, but when he does, it’s at the worst possible time. He never got big minutes at Golden State and I’m pretty sure that’s a big reason why.
by MiledAnimal on Jun 12, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice post Tominhawaii
I still have not made one post. Ever. Maybe I will someday. Good advice.
Rec.
Reno, Nevada is west of Los Angeles.
by RenoBlazerFan on Jun 11, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am also a post virgin
But maybe someday
by southern oregon on Jun 11, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me three
i have never made a post. i thought once of asking everyone if they had played organized basketball etc and someone came up with the same idea a month or two later and everyone enjoyed it so that was a good post. if i would have done it i would have been overly tempted to go on and run gifs in superslomo dwelling on all my game-winning shots.
otherwise, i’m just not that interested in hypothetical trades. it’s always fun though when the real ones occur.
ignacio
by ignacio on Jun 11, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The title of this fanpost should be:
“Do not post a fanpost unless you’ve been on this site since it’s inception.”
Only then can your insipid comic stylings be grandfathered into acceptable behavior. Just kidding Tom, I actually love your hypocrisy. Just kidding again, Tom, truth is you’re boorishly self referential in a manner that is self deprecating enough to make it tolerable. Just kidding again Tom, taking a shot at a celebrity like you is probably enough to get me banned. Just kidding again Tom, because I know you can take it.
by pxilpooshr on Jun 11, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to cover your azz
wit al the “jus kiddin’s”
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 11, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've already indicated elsewhere on BE
that my sig is available for licensing. You seem like somebody who would find it useful.
"Just kidding"
by CatMan2 on Jun 11, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who let all these kids in here?
VENTURA: It's drowning. It gives you the complete sensation that you are drowning. It is no good, because you -- I'll put it to you this way, you give me a waterboard, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders.
by 22baylor on Jun 12, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom
I know you were kiddin about the hate for the young and old so I say,further South you go from Kiehi,more sand less rock,a little sharky but nothing that would keep me out of the water,have fun ,if you dont I will know,my spies are everywhere
by southern oregon on Jun 11, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're in the other percentile
I don’t hate all old people.
by tominhawaii on Jun 12, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What Would Norsktroll Do?
It seems that simple.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
by jonestr on Jun 11, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Use less I statements than I do according to Tom. Although comedy writers and presentation coaches would tell you different.
by Norsktroll on Jun 11, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is the weirdest post by tom ever...
totally out of character…
Rudy Fernandez in the Future
by The Most Interesting Man in the World on Jun 11, 2009 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And one of his best.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 11, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unintentional burn... hehe
Rudy Fernandez in the Future
by The Most Interesting Man in the World on Jun 11, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not intentionally.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 11, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more rule missing perhaps?
OT: My advice on how to write a good FanPosts if you are not me
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 11, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What about "learn English before you dare to write a fanpost".
by amlmart1 on Jun 11, 2009 11:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hasn't been a problem, for a LOT of fan-posters
VENTURA: It's drowning. It gives you the complete sensation that you are drowning. It is no good, because you -- I'll put it to you this way, you give me a waterboard, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders.
by 22baylor on Jun 12, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was taking myself as example.
81 fanposts, 31 fanshots, 4641 comments and I still don´t know what to do with your darn language.
by amlmart1 on Jun 12, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It isn't my language
Some creepy dude from England gave to me
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 12, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fear there’s been an "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" happening.
Someone call Toms’ wife and see if she says "That’s not my husband."
aahhhhhhhhhrrrrrrrrhhhhrrrrhhhhhhrrrrrrrrhhhhhh
But well said, and right on.
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
by Blazer1342 on Jun 11, 2009 11:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
by Blazer1342 on Jun 12, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From now on instead of saying Flag, I’m just going to post this pic.
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
by Blazer1342 on Jun 12, 2009 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
when I started to read this fanpost...
I thought great, another blazersedge elitist who is like the cool kid in a small high school telling everyone else what is cool. but this is a good post with great tips. Now if tom only stated that trade proposals should be kept strictly in the trade drawer it would be perfect.
sternocleidomastoid
by GoBlaze22 on Jun 12, 2009 12:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ahahhaha
Are you TDarkstar’s secret twin? ;-p
"Friend to all women, lover to none" --Broyposse
by prezofdeath on Jun 12, 2009 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no but I am my twins twin. being a twin is pretty rad. Great avatar by the way prezofdeath.
sternocleidomastoid
by GoBlaze22 on Jun 12, 2009 1:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks...loved those things! Roodie's got Jerome as his avatar I think
"Friend to all women, lover to none" --Broyposse
by prezofdeath on Jun 13, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did i hear my name?
yes, yes i did.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Jun 13, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sternocleidomastoid
my limited pre med experience tells me that is the muscle in your neck, right?
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
"You are the master of cool." - Claire
by cloudydays on Jun 12, 2009 1:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup, the big one on the side of your neck that is very pronounced when you turn your head to the side. good call.
sternocleidomastoid
by GoBlaze22 on Jun 12, 2009 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i never cease to impress myself lol
j/k
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
"You are the master of cool." - Claire
by cloudydays on Jun 12, 2009 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my opinion it's the coolest named muscle in the body.
you drop that muscle name to a hot chick at a bar and they’lle think you’re smart and sexy.
sternocleidomastoid
by GoBlaze22 on Jun 12, 2009 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
saying, “you have a great gluteus maximus(sp?)” doesn’t really go over well
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
"You are the master of cool." - Claire
by cloudydays on Jun 12, 2009 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or a pretty mouth for that matter.
sternocleidomastoid
by GoBlaze22 on Jun 12, 2009 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but one can disguise "mouth"
i think
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
"You are the master of cool." - Claire
by cloudydays on Jun 12, 2009 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...I always called it......
…“that thing that holds your head on”
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 12, 2009 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom, you know "I" love "YOU" brother
The fewer personal pronouns the better, even if it is an opinion piece or a rant, the fewer times you use, “I” or “you,” the better.
Incidence of “I” : 14
“you” : 18
“your” : 9
Your Friend,
b4m
I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.
by bow4meow on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In other words, you need to seize the day, always bring your A-game, give 110%, and leave it all out on the floor when you are posting on Blazers Edge!
Try to not to use clichés and strive to be original. The first step in originality is looking at the recent FanPosts to make sure you are not duplicating a post.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 12, 2009 8:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Have a take — don't suck..."
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 12, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAR junk drawer.....OUT!!!!
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 12, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you also describe how to execute an effective ad hominem attack?
The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers
by lukeyhere on Jun 12, 2009 8:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If you don't know how to do that
you must not be paying attention.
"Just kidding"
by CatMan2 on Jun 12, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here
1. Be sneaky about it
-“Lukey, that post was really good. Kinds of like Anderson’s clutch field goal kicking for the Vikings.”
See this way when I get banned I can claim that he made most of his clutch field goals and that it was actually a compliment… but you all know what I am actually talking about!
2. Make sure to compare people to other people that we all don’t like.
-“You’re right, we should trade Roy and LMA for Dirk and Gasol, good call Hitler.”
When I get banned, I will claim that my fingers were in the wrong spot and that Hitler was just one big typo.
3. Make sure you insult the other person’s taste in food/music/clothes/something
-“Your trade was a good idea Lukey, you must have thought of this while laying in bed with your Hello Kitty PJs on and your Miley Cyrus CD on full volume.”
When I get banned for this I will send the mods a picture of me doing exactly this, to prove that it wasn’t an insult. (I’ll need to find Hello Kitty PJs for someone who is 6’2 though.)
4. Insult the persons knowledge of basketball
-“How much NBA coaching have you done? How much NBA playing have you done? Where did you learn to play basketball.?”
When I get banned, I will say that these were sincere questions.
by Zaig on Jun 12, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"(I’ll need to find Hello Kitty PJs for someone who is 6’2 though.)"
Just borrow your dad’s
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 12, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hear no evil
See no evil
BEdge no evil
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
by Blazer1342 on Jun 12, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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