To all the OH'ers

[jonny2fngrs]

I just wanted to say that coming to this board has quite an eye opening experience. To see a group of fans as devoted as all of you, and generally pretty baseball smart, be as civil and tolerant of some us "outsiders" is quite refreshing.

I get frustrated to no end reading Cubs boards and that frustration comes from fellow Cubs fans. I could only imagine the type of grief that would erupt on one of those boards if there was a sudden influx of O fans or any other fans. It wouldn't be pretty as I am sure all the kiddies would be out in full force.

Although we may not agree on somethings, I appreciate the fact that for the most part we can agree to disagree. I wish more sites were this civil.

[The Wedge]

Tell this to that "shut it all you elitists" guy. :D

[AgentOrange]

I just wanted to say that coming to this board has quite an eye opening experience. To see a group of fans as devoted as all of you, and generally pretty baseball smart, be as civil and tolerant of some us "outsiders" is quite refreshing.

I get frustrated to no end reading Cubs boards and that frustration comes from fellow Cubs fans. I could only imagine the type of grief that would erupt on one of those boards if there was a sudden influx of O fans or any other fans. It wouldn't be pretty as I am sure all the kiddies would be out in full force.

Although we may not agree on somethings, I appreciate the fact that for the most part we can agree to disagree. I wish more sites were this civil.

Right on, thanks for the Kudos.

What type of sites are good to talk some Cubs baseball?

I would be interested in talking to some Cubs fans in the future.

[Lucky Jim]

Tell this to that "shut it all you elitists" guy. :D

Is it being an elitist if you're objectively better than other people?

[Sports Guy]

I went on the Scouts board for the Cubs.

The mere mention of trading anything of any value for Roberts on that site set people off.

Now, they wanted Roberts but felt they should be able to get him for packages led by players like Cedeno and Fuld.

Ended up being a big waste of time.

[oriofan8]

I just wanted to say that coming to this board has quite an eye opening experience. To see a group of fans as devoted as all of you, and generally pretty baseball smart, be as civil and tolerant of some us "outsiders" is quite refreshing.

I get frustrated to no end reading Cubs boards and that frustration comes from fellow Cubs fans. I could only imagine the type of grief that would erupt on one of those boards if there was a sudden influx of O fans or any other fans. It wouldn't be pretty as I am sure all the kiddies would be out in full force.

Although we may not agree on somethings, I appreciate the fact that for the most part we can agree to disagree. I wish more sites were this civil.

Been to some of the Cubs boards....guess the OH has spoiled me. :)

Thanks for the "kudos"...and keep comin back.

[DuffMan]

Tell this to that "shut it all you elitists" guy. :D

When I saw the thread title that's what I thought it was going to be about. I'm glad I was wrong!

[jonny2fngrs]

Right on, thanks for the Kudos.

What type of sites are good to talk some Cubs baseball?

I would be interested in talking to some Cubs fans in the future.


I only peruse a couple and although not as active it is a bit more civil

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/index.php

The other one is at cubs.mlb.com and it can be downright brutal.

[Moose Milligan]

You can jump on our bandwagon now and say you were here all along when we get good :D

[Hank Scorpio]

You can jump on our bandwagon now and say you were here all along when we get good :D

...in 5 years.

[DuffMan]

...in 50 years.

Fixed that for you;)

[beardbr]

As a long timer here, although mostly a lurker ( I can remember when Hangout was bought by Rivals, and the Davey firing fiasco). I hope the Orioles realize how strong of a fanbase they really have. I can't seem to find another teams fan site that is so active and knowledgeable, especially for a team that has been as bad the Orioles have been. Sure I've seen Son of Sam Horn, but, really is there a better fan site out there for a losing team?

[Flip217]

Yeah, we've got it pretty good here. Some aspiring sociologist should study why we're such a superior fan site in every respect and yet keep our humility...oh I know, it's 'cause our team has sucked for a decade.

[laxtonto]

My other home....www.Newbergreport.com

The Texas Rangers Guru Jamey Newberg, a lawyer in Dallas runs the site that is well referenced by Sickles and Law...Kinda the rangers version of the OH....


And i have to admit, when i first came over to the OH, during the absolute swirl of Bedard and Roberts rumors, everyone treated me fairly....

So just like the 2 fingers referenced, im proud about how civil you guys are, and thats a main factor in why i come back everyday...:)

[Lucky Jim]

As a long timer here, although mostly a lurker ( I can remember when Hangout was bought by Rivals, and the Davey firing fiasco). I hope the Orioles realize how strong of a fanbase they really have. I can't seem to find another teams fan site that is so active and knowledgeable, especially for a team that has been as bad the Orioles have been. Sure I've seen Son of Sam Horn, but, really is there a better fan site out there for a losing team?

Classic. :D

[Tony-OH]

My other home....www.Newbergreport.com

The Texas Rangers Guru Jamey Newberg, a lawyer in Dallas runs the site that is well referenced by Sickles and Law...Kinda the rangers version of the OH....


And i have to admit, when i first came over to the OH, during the absolute swirl of Bedard and Roberts rumors, everyone treated me fairly....

So just like the 2 fingers refrenced, i prooud about how civil you guys are, and thats a main factor in why i come back everyday...:)


Jamey is a great guy and hsi site has always been top notch. We used to talk a lot back in the Rivals.com days but he's good people, and knows his stuff.

[RShack]

Is it being an elitist if you're objectively better than other people?
Riddle question. Nobody's objective or objectively better. It's all subjective. ('Nothing wrong with that.)
Now, some people are more-right more-often, but that's a different issue.

[byrdz]

I just wanted to say that coming to this board has quite an eye opening experience. To see a group of fans as devoted as all of you, and generally pretty baseball smart, be as civil and tolerant of some us "outsiders" is quite refreshing.

I get frustrated to no end reading Cubs boards and that frustration comes from fellow Cubs fans. I could only imagine the type of grief that would erupt on one of those boards if there was a sudden influx of O fans or any other fans. It wouldn't be pretty as I am sure all the kiddies would be out in full force.

Although we may not agree on somethings, I appreciate the fact that for the most part we can agree to disagree. I wish more sites were this civil.

Thanks, we need outsiders to keep us in check, otherwise we drink too much kool aid aren't realistic enough as a group. So you're doing us a favor by stopping by and sharing your thoughts. If people aren't being civil make sure you call them out on it because they should be following the rules like everyone else and they are enforced pretty well here.