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Post by TheGlove on Jun 24, 2020 7:44:06 GMT -8
I'm considering shutting this place down. Maybe until there are actual OSU sports to discuss or maybe forever.
Change my mind.
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Post by atownbeaver on Jun 24, 2020 7:59:14 GMT -8
I'm considering shutting this place down. Maybe until there are actual OSU sports to discuss or maybe forever. Change my mind. I guess before one attempts to change someone's mind, they probably need to understand the motivation. Like, why man?
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Post by irimi on Jun 24, 2020 8:05:05 GMT -8
I'm considering shutting this place down. Maybe until there are actual OSU sports to discuss or maybe forever. Change my mind. Please don’t shut it down forever. This is an unprecedented time: a global pandemic that leaves people with too much time on their hands, lots of concerns, and strong feelings about the way it is being handled. I apologize for my part in all of this. I have learned a lot, but it has been an expensive lesson.
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Post by tbonesrule on Jun 24, 2020 8:16:33 GMT -8
I hardly ever post, so my opinion may not count for much. I have completely enjoy most of what I read on this forum. The arguments over spelling, politics, etc gets quite old... I have learned to just skip over that stuff. The little golden nuggets that are shared from time to time are what keeps me coming back. I think that without sports actually being played, what I would consider good content is hard to find.
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Post by zeroposter on Jun 24, 2020 8:32:31 GMT -8
Once politics comes, all else fails in a forum. Just ban politics, and boot guys like myself who post political stuff. I deserve banning. Pit sure as hell needs booting. I will self quarantine.
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Post by alwaysorange on Jun 24, 2020 8:47:28 GMT -8
I know I appreciate the work you put into this. Although some can get off topic I need a source for Beaver sports. Thanks
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Post by drunkandstoopidbeav on Jun 24, 2020 8:53:11 GMT -8
Assuming politics are part of the problem, I'd do a politics board and warn posters there will be a short time-out for going political on a sports board rather than the politics board.
Back in the Pure-Orange days the board that allowed politics was pretty much the only active board most of the summer between the end of baseball season and the second or third day of pre-season practice. It gave people something to talk about and kept many posters checking in rather than getting out of the habit every summer. I'd think a complete shut down until we have sports would lead to lower participation once restarted. Nobody is forced to look at a clearly marked political board, having it as an outlet can help keep it off the sports boards.
The sports boards are going to slow down until we have something really going on, and unfortunately in an election year everything seems to turn to politics. I'm sure it's frustrating as a board moderator, this message board has been a great outlet for Beaver fans, I'd hate to see it go.
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Post by bucktoothvarmit on Jun 24, 2020 9:14:25 GMT -8
I'm considering shutting this place down. Maybe until there are actual OSU sports to discuss or maybe forever. Change my mind. BOOO..........BOO this man!! Go Beavs!!
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Post by Judge Smails on Jun 24, 2020 9:19:27 GMT -8
You don't have to shut it down. Just shelter it in place.
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Post by beaverdude on Jun 24, 2020 9:30:16 GMT -8
I use the site for Beaver news and insight. Please keep it open!
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Post by sagebrush on Jun 24, 2020 9:42:03 GMT -8
No, please don't. We still talk about some interesting Beaver stuff. We just need to be more disciplined to keep the politics out of it. You can't blame us for some of the Covid-19 stuff as it impacts us all so negatively, including sports.
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Post by qjacques on Jun 24, 2020 10:08:11 GMT -8
I visit this site to get information on my beloved Beavers and read some of the conversations. I really don't care for the political discourse since I don't agree with the politics of some of the posters, and I don't think it has a place in a sport's website for Beavers fans who are hungry for Beaver news regarding all the sports programs.
The service you perform is indeed cherished by many of us who visit this forum. If you need a break, please take it, and then come back with new vigor. Even though I belong to Blitz and Rivals, I still like to visit this site.
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Post by vhalum92 on Jun 24, 2020 11:07:06 GMT -8
I echo these thoughts....
I don't live in Corvallis, so I do find more information on the Beavers here than any other place. I don't think I'm going to pay for a subscription to the GT or the Oregonian.
Glove, is this a matter of needing more financial support? Or the hassle of trying to be the referee in conversations not related to Sports? I love this board, check it daily but don't post often.
I too just skip through topics and arguments I'm not interested in.
I think a shortened baseball season and the summer blues is to blame for any negative vibes at this time.
Let us know how to support you Glove.
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Post by Werebeaver on Jun 24, 2020 11:35:26 GMT -8
I'm considering shutting this place down. Maybe until there are actual OSU sports to discuss or maybe forever. Change my mind. Now would seem to be a timely opportunity to take a sabbatical, hang up the “Gone Fishin’” sign and fire it up again when there is some actual OSU sports for us to comment on. I am very appreciative of the commitment and energy that it takes to run a board like this one in such a first class manner. I enjoy contributing and I hope you see fit to keep it going.
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Post by Werebeaver on Jun 24, 2020 11:40:14 GMT -8
I'm considering shutting this place down. Maybe until there are actual OSU sports to discuss or maybe forever. Change my mind. BOOO..........BOO this man!! Go Beavs!! NO. Praise this man.
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