Moderator Action Sticky
Brian has requested that instead of deleting each individual comment in the Moderator Action Sticky, that we instead just create a new thread. It takes hours of less time, preserves the comments for future explanations, and just clears things up faster.
You'll notice that the previous thread is now locked, and will slowly fade back into darkness. For the time being, the link from the Useful Stuff menu will point to the wrong location. We're working on a fix for that.
This thread is an ad-hoc way of tracking what threads and comments get removed. Mods that remove a thread should post the title here with a brief reason as to why the thread is gone.
NOTE: if you leave an irrelevant comment in this thread it will be deleted.
September 1st, 2012 at 9:42 PM ^
September 4th, 2012 at 12:04 PM ^
I was just coming to ask why he's STILL not banned.
September 4th, 2012 at 12:20 PM ^
You're not my real dad.
He's gone, but for future reference (not just you, but everyone), if we are aware of a situation, continuously bringing it to our attention is not particularly helpful.
September 4th, 2012 at 12:40 PM ^
And when one gets the "you are THIS close to being banned" message, and he ignores it...again...and again...it's hard to tell if anyone is aware (I don't think anyone expects the mods to read every single post on the blog. Even I don't do that). And the previous poster saw that he was still posting today. So the wheels, they kind grind slow at times.
September 11th, 2012 at 12:52 PM ^
Well, that didn't last long.
September 11th, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^
Listen, I want to apologize to you all. It was never my intent to be labelled a troll, but in coming to enemy territory I guess its the nature of the business.
I like college football a lot. I like coming here because some of your posters are the most intelligent football people around and some others are pretty damn funny.
As the "enemy" I didn't think you would mind some good natured ribbing, I can take it. I have been for 20 years. Clearly I was incorrect on this assumption. Perhaps even a little debate, IE Kelly's Discipline vs Hoke's Discipline, perhaps not.
Clearly all you want is the world through maize colored glasses and thats fine. I'll sit and lurk and read. But I just wanted to clear the air a bit and let you know where I am coming from.
Carry on.
PS: As for the rumours of being an old Freep troll handle, there is no substance to that. Also I wasn't banned from Irish Envy, I gave up dealing with some of the idiots over there who cannot process reality. I still lurk there.
Good luck in 2 weeks.
September 12th, 2012 at 10:11 AM ^
Trolling? Seriously?
September 14th, 2012 at 4:42 PM ^
Now, now. No fighting in the mod thread. It was good of him to take the time to write an apology, even if its non-apologetic and antagonizing.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:44 PM ^
What was wrong with that post? Is the new playoff system going to use strength of schedule? Do you play FCS teams? It wasn't an attack at all, merely statement of fact.
November 19th, 2012 at 9:23 AM ^
Gets extra leeway for being a rival. They tend to piss people off quicker for smaller infractions. Plus then we'd never get little nuggets like the suggestion Tom Hammond isn't a ND slappy and stuff. Don't ruin my fun!
September 1st, 2012 at 10:11 PM ^
September 1st, 2012 at 10:54 PM ^
We're taking bullets here.
September 1st, 2012 at 11:00 PM ^
September 2nd, 2012 at 1:13 AM ^
September 4th, 2012 at 6:02 PM ^
should go to Bolivia, if not be banned outright. Negative value added.
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/twis-posted-guessing-its-mostly-us#comment-1704942
September 7th, 2012 at 9:07 PM ^
Last second tickets for sale.
Still not a kiosk
September 8th, 2012 at 1:17 AM ^
I have unilaterally implementing a new rule. Well, I guess the rule isn't NEW so much as it just hasn't been enforced. Either way, it's a thing now, and it's called the Snowflake Rule. The Snowflake Rule is simple: threads that just repeat the same stuff everyone else is thinking are not thread-worthy. Here are some ways to know if you are in violation of the Snowflake Rule:
- Your thread title begins with the words "My thoughts on," "My opinion regarding," or "What I think about"
- You cover a topic tat has been covered multiple times on the board or on the front page
- The evidence supporting your post's hypothesis is entirely (a) opinion and/or (b) empty, high-level, tautological statements like "Denard is fast"
- Your conclusion is something either obvious or completely opinion-based, like "we will be better if the blockers block people" or "Kalis should play because I think he'd be better." Or, as a totally hypothetical example, "Denard should run because Denard is fast at running."
Bottom line: posting a unique take on things is perfectly acceptable. If you want to post about a proposed defensive alignment or scheme that will allow the line to get better penetration? Knock yourself out. Want to demonstrate why Denard should run more by providing an analysis of past running QBs or of Michigan's success based on various run/pass ratios? We'd like to read it. But posting your take on a common question will get your thread pulled like something from a Weezer song.
September 8th, 2012 at 11:42 AM ^
This new rule is going to be really awesome the next time we lose a game.
September 8th, 2012 at 6:12 PM ^
I can have some tolerance for trolls but have none for liars: watch out for "MichiganSucks".
September 8th, 2012 at 9:54 PM ^
Great idea, this thread.
September 9th, 2012 at 7:56 AM ^
Funny Air Force Viewing Story
September 10th, 2012 at 10:23 AM ^
Can I steal the image for future moderating or have you trademarked it?
September 10th, 2012 at 2:35 PM ^
If by "created" you mean "took first google image search result for 'snowflake'"
September 10th, 2012 at 4:02 PM ^
That's the best thing about snowflakes - there are so many of them on Google Images! (Not to mention the fact that all of them are allegedly unique.)
September 10th, 2012 at 10:03 AM ^
JGB, a minute late and a dollar short . . . You know you have to move fast when there's breaking news!
September 10th, 2012 at 12:03 PM ^
Banishment happened. For future Spartans, please have watched Jurassic Park before leaping to the defense of Gholston.
September 10th, 2012 at 4:01 PM ^
The Rules of MGoScripture require me to:
September 10th, 2012 at 5:25 PM ^
Definitely not Diary-worthy (or sponge-worthy, for that matter) and qualifies for this:
(No offense intended - I know you spent a lot of time drafting the posting and its still available if you search for it on "Site Search" option. Its just not published on the front page anymore.)
September 10th, 2012 at 8:50 PM ^
Come on, this is the same guy whose topic resulted in the original Snowflake classification, and he posts just horrible content. Check it out and tell me that he doesn't deserve to go back to 0 points for our board's sake (and this is just from the last two weeks):
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/msu-vs-michigan-tickets-question
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/go-blue-banner-travel-dallas
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/my-thoughts-about-tomorrow-vs-af-edbisb-new-rule-please-note
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-nhl-commissioner-board-vote-lockout
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/college-pop-tarts-when-do-they-hit-shelves
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/all-dish-customers-af-vs-michigan-saturday
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-nhl-cba-talks-have-beenstalled
http://mgoblog.com/diaries/my-brady-hoke-speech-game-prior-kickoff
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/preview-gameday-quick-question
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-boise-state-msu-friday-what-are-your-predictions-or-thoughts
September 10th, 2012 at 11:21 PM ^
Meant to semi-Bolivian him earlier. Some people can't be trusted with things.
September 11th, 2012 at 9:59 AM ^
Its snowing in September!
September 11th, 2012 at 10:52 PM ^
OT - Soccer - Panama Supporters Stage giant Party Outside Canada Hotel to Deprive Canadians of Sleep before World Cup Qualifier
Sorry Clarkie; no OT
September 12th, 2012 at 9:04 AM ^
I've got an office door that closes at work but those that don't might find "SheridanForMVP"'s avatar an issue.
September 12th, 2012 at 10:10 AM ^
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September 12th, 2012 at 9:56 AM ^
OT - ND joining ACC in all sports except football
You are too slow. Neener neener.
September 12th, 2012 at 10:14 AM ^
EDIT: and now an embed fail. please just take all my points.
September 12th, 2012 at 10:30 AM ^
For 10 minutes. You sit there and think about what you've done. There are internet users in dial-up countries who would LOVE to be able to embed.
September 15th, 2012 at 8:44 AM ^
MODERATE: Image posts of the altered comics, or links to the altered comics that don't clearly let the reader know what they're about to look at.
DON'T MODERATE: References or discussion about it on the board, or the creator's handle unless he breaks other board rules.
Personally I think it's funny and free speech etc. Would rather the creator link to the original every time.
September 15th, 2012 at 11:37 AM ^
September 15th, 2012 at 11:02 PM ^
The "helmet" thing is obviously phallic.
September 17th, 2012 at 2:03 PM ^
We're all on pins-and-needles, but we probably don't need to discuss it on a separate thread. Patience is a virtue (that I do not have).
September 18th, 2012 at 4:43 PM ^
They can Spart somewhere else. A few crappy fans: everybody has them.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:01 AM ^
Solved. I guess.
September 19th, 2012 at 12:39 PM ^
You seek the bar locator page: http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/um-friendly-bar-locations-across-us-and-elsewhere
September 19th, 2012 at 11:16 PM ^
Hate to threadjack, but I'm stuck at {39.225287° N, 106.003706° W} for a while and was wondering if you knew any good places to watch the game
September 20th, 2012 at 11:32 AM ^
isn't this more appropriate?