Banning trolls

by Brad Wells on Oct 5, 2007 12:53 PM EDT in Site News

I don't like doing it, but the fact of the matter is if you come here to "rile up" readers, as one recent (and now former) user did, that by definition is trolling. I gave the user fair warning that if he or she continued, I'd ban. They responded by attacking me. There, the user was banned and their comments deleted.

The user wasn't here to talk, debate, or state anything all that meaningful. He or she said so on another site. They were here to insight anger, bitterness, and to just act like a jerk-off. No one else from the site the user came from engaged in the same activity.

In short, this person was just a schmuck. Trolling here will not be tolerated. People are welcome to come in here and say "Go Bucs!" but if you do you better do so in a respectful manner. I'm encourage dissenting opinion, but I will not allow trolling. Thanks for understanding, and please folks always remember...

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Just in case you didn't want to wade through the commentary, here are some links to some of the specific "rile up the Colts" posts:

http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/10/ruud-grabs-anot.html#comment-85150428

http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/10/ruud-grabs-anot.html#comment-85181602

http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/10/ruud-grabs-anot.html#comment-85189900

http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/10/ruud-grabs-anot.html#comment-85194942

by Masson on Oct 5, 2007 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

I guess...

that we've heard the last of terry

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Oct 5, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

why would you say that?

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 5, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Terry

I like having Terry around. We disagree with most things he says but can make a rational argue with facts and doesn't resort to name calling until someone calls him a fag or moron first, and then it's just between him and the fag-caller.

Example:
Dallas has been extremely lucky so far on their many long 3rd downs so far. They won't look this good on offense all season.
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/2007/10/05/extra-points/5568/

by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2007 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

ahh don't say that!

You're going to encourage him more....

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions

I disagree ...

I think if you look through the blog and read the conversations, Terry is quick to start with the insults first. Personally, if it were me running the blog I would ban him.

However, I realize some of my responses to him lately have me on the borderline as well - I really, really wish there was an ignore button.

Terry adds nothing to my experience here. I come here for Colts news, not slanted rah-rah Cowboys opinions.

by PaytonMenning on Oct 6, 2007 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Menning

there is nobody pointing a gun to your head forcing you NOT to ignore my posts.

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 7, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

thats not true

Romo is awesome at converting 3rd downs, so those stats don't worry me at all.

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 7, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

The best in the last decade by far

or very good and very lucky so far.
I'm sure you know which I think it is.

by shake n bake on Oct 7, 2007 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

nothing lucky about it

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 7, 2007 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Not Fair

There is some clown poster named Payton 18 talking all kinds of nonsense on the Tampabay blog you just posted. You banned a Buc fan for doing the same, then printed the blog link so Colt fans can post over there. That's fair. Good spirited conversation is fun anyway. What did that Buc fan say that was so bad anyway? That the Colts were going to lose? Get a backbone people!! It's all in fun. We don't decide the outcome of games anyway, the players do. Do I get banned now for disagreeing with your banishment of a Buc fan? What am allowed to say? Don't you think it is a little boring if everyone agrees about everything? If I say the Colts are going to lose, doesn't that incite anger as well? Aren't I a jerkoff if I root for another team anyway? What is the difference?

by Bucsfan on Oct 5, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

No

You don't get banned for saying "the Colts were going to lose." You get banned for trolling. You, good sir, are not trolling.

You're disagreeing.

Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.

by Brad Wells on Oct 5, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Remember Kids...

Don't talk to trolls. Because in the end, you are the one who looks crazy when the troll is banned and all his comments are deleted so you look like you are carrying a one sided weird conversation with no context. Speaking from experience here...

And now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

Oh and by the way BBS, I can understand no trolls, but what with the no pimps picture? It's hard out here for a pimp... :)

Go Colts!

by Marked Hoosier on Oct 5, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

Pimp

Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.

by Brad Wells on Oct 5, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

Well...

It's not like BBS is running a Nazi Regime over here. We encourage a little trash talking, and if you don't believe it, then read some of Terry's posts and our responses. It's all in good fun. If you like the Bucs, then come on over and represent your team. Tell us why you think you'll win, and we'll tell you why you're wrong :)

Welcome to Stampede Blue.

by the21eraser on Oct 5, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

Well..

Fair enough, I think the Bucs will win because the Colts might be looking ahead a little, Isn't your big match-up with NE coming up. I know most of the fans are focusing on that one, some players might be too. I know Dungy is focused as is his staff, players may not be. The Bucs have also recieved a shot of youth to the D and a shot of Garcia to the O. Garcia does not make mistakes. Finally, if Sanders is out, we will run all over you guys keeping the ball from Manning and your potent O. Just my opinion, we will see on Sunday.

by Bucsfan on Oct 5, 2007 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

Looking ahead

Colts have a big game next week against Bye. They definitely could be overlooking the Bucs as we speak.

The NE game is week 9 (schedule is on the right side column a little ways down) and usually when the Colts blow games to teams they should beat it's in the division.

by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2007 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Looking Ahead

I didn't say NE was the next game, but if you go over to the Indy Star forum you would think the NE game is next week because that's all anyone is talking about. Pages and pages of NE vs Colts discussion, not one person mentioned the Bucs. I'm sure the players are focused on the Bucs, Dungy will see to that. Not many have taken the Bucs seriously since our record was so bad last season. If the Colts DO overlook the Bucs, it will be a long afternoon for them.

by Bucsfan on Oct 5, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Colts fans and people on this blog

seem obsessed with the Patriots. They should be enjoying their own team, the defending SB Champs.

by ArchieManning on Oct 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

ok...

Who says we aren't? The Colts-Pats games just happen to be the most exciting and challenging ones during the season, sorry?

Go Colts!

by KingRichard on Oct 5, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

wow i'm impressed!

This is a comment that isn't satirical in any way and actually gives respect to the Colts for being the Super Bowl champs, thank you Pats fan, i mean Archie

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions

As I have said before

my teams are the Colts, Saints and Giants.

by ArchieManning on Oct 6, 2007 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Ha ha...

You make it sound like the Bucs are SOOOOO much better at stopping the run.

TB Rushing D #20 118/gm
IND Rushing D #22 127/gm

TB Rushing O #8 137/gm
IND Rushing O #7 141/gm

Seems like pretty much a wash for me.

by Colt4Life on Oct 5, 2007 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha Ha

A wash means a close game, that means if we are in it at the end, we have a chance. Thanks for the stats. By the way, those stats are with Sanders playing, I hope he suits up for the Colts sake

by Bucsfan on Oct 5, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

In it until we score about 3 touchdowns in a row.

Go Colts!

by KingRichard on Oct 5, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

King Richard, no one has scored 3 touchdowns on the Bucs in an ENTIRE game this year, it is wishfull thinking to assume an undermanned Colts team will score 3 in a row. Hopefully the boys in blue will underestimate the Bucs D as well.
Injuries did in the Bucs defense of their Superbowl crown in 2003, 19 of them to be exact. I see the Colts going down the same path. Payton can't do it alone, to assume he can is arrogant and foolish at the same time.

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions

tgoajg

Alright, considering your argument jumped around and was very presumptuous, I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you.

Go Colts!

by KingRichard on Oct 6, 2007 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

presumptuous

KR, my argument didn't jump around, i just presented two arguments. I saw your argument, and raised you one.
The first argument was that it was presumptuous to assume an undermanned offense can score three touchdowns in a row against a resurgent Bucs D. The second was that the Bucs defense of their SuperBowl crown in 2003 was derailed by injuries. Injuries appear to have inflicted the Colts as well. I don't blame the Colts fans for being overconfident; you have the best QB, the best coaches, a top five DE and safety and continuity.
You know as well as I the Colts didn't look very good last year without Bob Sanders. Injuries do matter. How would you like you starting QB to be Jim Sorgi?

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

undermanned?

We have so many different weapons it is impossible for us to be undermanned. Sure Harrison and Addai is a game day decision, but I have great confidence in Wayne, Clark, Utech, Fletcher, Moorehead, Gonzo, and Keith just to name a few. And the reason why Gonzo has so few receptions is because Manning hasn't thrown many at him. And have you actually watched Gonzo play? He makes spectualar catches in critical situations. He just needs to earn Manning's trust before he throws at him. When Wayne got drafted Manning never threw at him, but look at him now.

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

O-Line

Who protects Manning? Isn't your LT banged up too? If you disrupt Paytons timing as NE has done, the multiple weapons do not come into play. Especially if a TE has to stay home and block.

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

who Ugoh?

No, just Addai, RB, Harrison, WR, Morris, LB, and Sanders, Safety

Ugoh has done a terrific job so far this year as well. We have not lost much in pass protection with the retirement of Tarik Glenn and we have gain some in the running game with Ugoh in. Last week Ugoh was running down the field throwing blocks 10-15 yards down field. No way Glenn could do that.

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Injury report

Those are just the starters. Here is the injury report from the Colts website. http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=injuryreport
On offense and special teams Roy Hall WR is out, Aaron Moorehead WR is questionable, Ben Utech TE is out, on D, Freddy Keiaho LB is questionable, Rob Morris LB is on IR along Macfarland and Antonio Smith. DB TJ Rushing is also questionable. The biggest losses wil be Addai, Harrison, Sanders and Morris. The Bucs have injuries too as do every team in the NFL. How is the Colts depth with Peytons large cap number?

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

depth

well as you can see, none of them are offensive linemen.

Rob Morris didn't play two weeks ago and most of last game and we did alright without him, same with Roy Hall (who only plays on special teams).

And just becuase they are questionable does not mean that they won't play.

And with our depth, Addai has a up and coming back up in Kenton Keith, 80 yards in the last quarter against the Broncos; Harrison, we have a ton of great recievers, imo we have the best receiever depth in the league; Sanders has a great back up in Giordorno as well, everyone on this site has been raving at how well he can play. He makes the big plays that Sanders does.

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugoh

Ugoh incurred a sprained left ankle in the Colts 30-24 win over Houston. He played well against the Broncos so it is probably not bad. Sprained ankles are tough, don't think it doesn't affect his lateral movement.

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

pet peeve

Please it is P-E-Y-T-O-N, not Payton, he coaches in New Orleans. If you want to be taken seriously here you have to spell his name right

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Spelling Bee

I will probably spell more than Peyton's name wrong as I type fast there is no spell check here. I'm here to talk football, not to take English class.

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm just saying

that if you spell peyton as payton alot of people on this site will berate you for it. it would be like us calling Cadillac Williams something like Cutlass Supreme Williams

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Peyton

I lived in Tenn. during the mid nineties and was luck enough to see Peyton play on Saturdays. I also live down the street from Coach Dungy's Tampa home in Avila. I was pulling for the Colts to win the SB last year as were most in Tenn. and Tampa. Take me seriously based on my football conversation, not my ability to avoid typos. I did know it was Peyton.

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I named him ; )

by ArchieManning on Oct 6, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh I do

I do take you seriously and I understand that a typo will occur every once in a while, but we have had big debates with Texan fans about how ignorant they are because they constantly call him Payton and I just don't want people saying the same thing to you

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 6, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You don't like it spelled how?

Don't I get a pass?

by PaytonMenning on Oct 7, 2007 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions

HA HA

3 TDs scored on the bucs, 17 total yards rushing for the Bucs, 5 starters out...i just reread everything you wrote. thanks for the chuckle. think twice before you come with this next time. thanks for blogging during the game though.

GO HORSE!

by Colt4Life on Oct 7, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

You are right

I was wrong, I said I would come back and face the music, if I was wrong. Can't fualt a guy for believing in his team. Colts looked strong, definite contenders. Bucs are lucky they are in the NFC

by Bucsfan on Oct 7, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

and just so everyone knows

The idea of the Bucs possibly upsetting the Colts shouldn't be shocking to anyone.

Rod Woodson stated on the NFL Network that he thinks the Bucs will upset the Colts this week and he's a Purdue guy who loves Dungy. So if an unbiased ex player thinks it can happen, it just might.

BTW, does anyone know the status of Addai???

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 5, 2007 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

Addai and Marvin

Last I heard they were preparing as if they wouldn't have them but weren't ruling them out.

by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2007 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

argh!!!!

I really hate those game time decisions!

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 5, 2007 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow...

I'm sure I could find an unbiased ex-player to say anything.

Cris Carter bet against the Colts all last season. I'm fairly sure Shannon Sharpe did as well. Worked out well for them.

Former player does not equal great scout/analyst.

by DallyDrake on Oct 6, 2007 5:51 AM EDT reply actions

Wow

But an uninformed fan on a message board who never played played a down of football in his life, does make a great analyst. Please.....

by Bucsfan on Oct 6, 2007 10:28 AM EDT reply actions

Wishful thinking...

isn't analysis either.

You hope all of those guys won't play. The fact is, everybody on the field has SOME injury. Cato June played almost a whole season with a sports hernia here.

Fact is, Dungy's staff prepares better than anyone in the league and his win record supports that. He'll put a team on the field that more often than not will win the game. If you are a betting man, you bet with the Colts.

If you are doing wishful thinking, you try to pick at the situation and find a nugget of hope for your team.

by will on Oct 6, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions