Meta: Let's not keep asking TomVH for updates

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the man has weekly updates fro a reason

Isn't answering recruiting questions sort of exactly what he does for this website? Why would he want people to stop asking for exactly what he provides?

What is going on with Dee Hart?

 

Just kidding.  Tom is awesome...he will get us info as soon as it is available, I am sure. 

doesn't have to answer it. It's not like dialing 911. Tom feel free to not answer your phone and let it go to voicemail, or not.

I love posts about not posting

Yah. Im tired of the board being clogged up with posts about, but not actually from, tomVH

changed. Sorry for misleading anyone and for misrepresenting Tom.  Wont happen again.

Lets clog up the board by creating a bunch of threads about not creating threads.  If Tom had an issue with all the questions, I'm pretty sure he'd be able to say that for himself, therefore you don't need to advocate for him. 

I started one of the posts.  Can't help a guy for being obsessed with Michigan recruiting... But yeah, I can hold off on the constant requests for Tom.

But i don't want to stop talking about recruiting.  Never...

...or belittle, only to provide a helpful tip to everyone on this topic.  It's actually ok to ask Tom questions about recruits, it's just that starting a new MGoBoard thread is not the best way to go about it. 

My recommendation: Check Tom's latest postings (click the Tom link on the MGoBoard header) or go to his collection of diaries and front pagers (go to his profile and select the "View recent blog entries" link), select an appropriate entry and ask your question there.  Also, Tom provides his email address in his signature line.  Tom's a busy guy and probably isn't trolling the MGoBoard for every mention of his name.  Ergo, the best way to contact him is directly via email or in a comment on one of the board threads, diaries or front pagers that he authored.

Happy MGoBlogging to all.

Or at least stop naming threads "Tom VH:..." since this is the naming convention that he uses.

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A big part of the problem is people aren't reading what they write before they post it. Things written, especially online, can either be collegial or insolent depending on the choice of words or word order. 

Someone who is learning the ropes may get discouraged by a veteran member from sharing information because of the grousing and outright belittling by the veteran member about a post or thread starter.  

There is always a way to convey things in a manner that is respectful of other people without being an arrogant jerk or on the flip side being syrupy or sucking up. Easy way to do this is reverse the roles and pretend you are the recipient and give your post a quick read before hitting save.

Rules are good. Veteran guys on here policing things so it runs smoothe are better than good.   The blog medium itself sucks in a lot of ways and lends to a lot of misunderstanding and hurt feelings.

I honestly see no problem with someone starting a bad thread that is repetitive or off topic or not interesting. There are usually tons of similar threads especially on game days post game.  I just check it and leave to find something else more to my liking.  Figuring it is not he end of the world.

But the veterans don't like it and have their reasons.  I respect that and try to follow it.

They have been cool to me when I have fucked something up. But that isn't always what I see in the treatment of other new guys.

Everyone could just stand to communicate it better to the newer people. No question.