META: Airing of Grievances - Bye Week Edition
Just as our beloved Wolverines need to sort some things out over the bye week, so too do we on MGoBoard. Whether it’s the narrow wins against Akron and UConn or the discussion of recruits, I think we can all admit that things have been more than a little tense around here. In that light, I am creating an Airing of Grievances: Bye Week Edition thread.
Mods, if you feel this isn’t the right time, or if it spirals out of control, feel free to take this down. However, I believe this is necessary.
TheGhostofChappuis and BlueDragon – I’ve been thinking about making this for a few days. Thanks for finally convincing me to do it.
Blah blah blah self-moderating blah blah blah. I wasn’t around back then.
Time to let it all out, folks. Go.
September 25th, 2013 at 5:57 PM ^
GRIEVANCES:
1. The board's posting mechanism sucks for attaching pictures, video, and links. For some reason, it always gets screwed up when I try to do it, and you younger kids who built this thing ought to make it user friendly enough that us neanderthals can post without screwing it up.
2. The general level of discourse on this site has been slipping recently, and not just because of the tough Akron and UConn games making everyone whiney. Everyone is getting personal in their attacks on each other, and there is less and less substantive commentary. People are launching stupid personal attacks instead of talking about football.
3. People are over-posting. Unless you have something interesting to add, just STFU. I've read this Board for a few years now, but I barely ever jump in to say something. People should show more restraint.
In conclusion, GOML.
September 25th, 2013 at 9:00 PM ^
September 25th, 2013 at 8:08 PM ^
This is scaring me shitless.
September 25th, 2013 at 6:13 PM ^
In appreciation of this site, I think Brian and Crew have erred by not implementing the +1/-1 forum system. Football season or not, they should have put other info aside to finish this aspect of the site. It sets a ton for what happens here, how people respond, and the sense of ownership we all have over the site.
September 25th, 2013 at 7:04 PM ^
I'm a happy guy. Red Sox are AL East Champs, Dolphins are 3-0, Red Wings are about to start and Michigan didin't lose.
September 25th, 2013 at 7:55 PM ^
September 25th, 2013 at 8:02 PM ^
September 25th, 2013 at 9:35 PM ^
The idea of "Economic patriotism" is stupid and Toyota employs a hell of a lot of Americans.
/grievance aired
September 26th, 2013 at 8:11 AM ^
Well you must have missed the irony of plastering the back of a Tundra with patriotic propaganda. Those hell of a lotta Americans didn't spring forth perfectly formed from Toyota's forehead. How many displaced GM, Chrysler and/or Ford workers are there? Having lived in several countries where there is a priority placed upon purchasing domestic products, I would say that your idea of Economic Patriotism being stupid is, in fact, stupid. For a population that laments the loss of manufacturing jobs to so willingly seek out non-domestic products is "stupid". Oh, and so are grown men who use snarky 90's era cartoon avatars. /counter grievance aired.
September 26th, 2013 at 4:19 AM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 5:22 AM ^
Even though life seems bad now, it always gets better. That comes from personal experience.
Admitting that you need help and then seeking that help is more courageous than fighting whatever you're dealing with by yourself. It's a lot tougher to take care of others, when you can't take care of yourself.
If you ever need anything, we're here for you. There are some decent enough posters on here, yet.
September 26th, 2013 at 7:59 AM ^
It is definitely hard to be the one who is the pillar of strength and admit you are going through rough times. Everyone will be very super supportive, more than you know. I have been the "pillar of strength" for my mom ever since my Dad died and let me tell you, it is a hard job. Here's the deal: you have kids who love you more than you know and (speaking from experience) they can't lose their Dad. Trust me. So here's what you need to do- make an appointment with your family doc. (Because I know you men don't go in for your annual check ups...) Tell him/her what is going on. It may be as simple as an anti-depressant. Either way, call someone. You can't be up every night at 4:19 a.m.! I hope you read this. Take care.
September 26th, 2013 at 8:07 AM ^
Wow, I'm sorry you're going through such a rough patch. You may not think it will get better, but it will. Good for you for being strong for your kids and your family. There's not much that's more important than that.
September 26th, 2013 at 11:03 AM ^
Hey man, I've gone through something similar and let me tell you that getting the help you need, as hard as it might be, is the right thing to do. Remember that every problem is temporary. Your kids love you and need you. If you can't do it for you, get help for their sake.
September 26th, 2013 at 7:12 AM ^
September 26th, 2013 at 4:55 PM ^
The older I get, the more I realize that grievances just follow some people around no matter where they are or what they are doing.
The people with the constant grievances on this board are the same people that would have grievances at a Cub Scout bake sale.
I disagree with some of things said on this site from Brian Cook to The Knowledge, but grievances? On a college football site? Seriously?
This is supposed to be fun.
September 26th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^
These cookies... are making me THIRSTY!
September 28th, 2013 at 2:18 AM ^
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