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Post by GatorVball on Oct 27, 2004 18:04:59 GMT -5
IB just warned me. Said if I don't remove my post from above, I'll be sorry. Eek, I might get banned from the board. Oh no. My life will forever be ruined cause I can't post on a message board anymore. Maybe IB should be banned too, so he actually gets a life instead of hanging out on a message board, 24/7. Oh well, if I'm booted, it's been fun, most everyone.
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Post by simplycurious on Oct 27, 2004 18:17:09 GMT -5
Alright, I'm 'stepping in' (like a parent) here...
GatorVball, stop 'taking shots' at IB like he's 'threatening' you through IMs....
IB, if you're 'stirring the pot' by IMing GatorVball then cut it out....
I like you both and have had conversations with each of you on numerous occasions, so I'm not 'choosing sides' here and won't do so... (besides, what parent would choose between their children?)
Now, I don't want to have to come back in here and 'crack some skulls', so you two better start getting along or it's off to bed with the both of you...and they'll be no dinner!!
Sorry, but using IB's full name in the subject line 'disrupted' my post and I had to come back in and fix that!
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Post by GatorVball on Oct 27, 2004 18:22:27 GMT -5
Did everyone know the power IB has? He informed me that it's in my best interest not to get banned. With me gone from this forum, what is to stop people(IB includes himself) from smearing Florida's reputation, which will eventually spill over to the recruiting wars and end up with Florida losing some key recruits. He gets over 100 parents of some very good recruits and about 20 recruits talking to him every season since 2002.
If only I could make this stuff up. Someone has an ego the size of Donald Trump. Oh, poor boy. THinks he's actually meaningful in the world of volleyball. If any recruit ever picks a school over another, cause IB said so, then that recruit is as sad as IB. Seriously, IB, stop while you still can.
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Post by TheSantaBarbarian on Oct 27, 2004 18:28:57 GMT -5
"However, if my work is not appreciated or causing others to fall away from these programs, maybe I should go back to being like many of my critics and be a nameless, silent, worthless-except-for-my-admission-price face in the crowd."
That is EXACTLY why you get into trouble IB. "My critics are mostly worthless posters who are of no use, unlike myself." That and making a post about yourself and attempting to get sympathy while couching it in a "don't hate the teams I love" theme. Get over yourself IB. You are an important poster here, but you are fallible and biased, just like the rest of us. If you are going to make more than twice as many posts as the next closest poster, you are going to get many more reads and many more responses. That means also many more negative responses. it's not all about you.
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Post by IdahoBoy on Oct 27, 2004 18:31:05 GMT -5
First of all, thanks for the support those of you who gave it. Secondly, my apologies, my initial post didn't come across like I intended it. I guess I focused abit too much on me. My intentions were to ask each and every one of you what you're doing to contribute for YOUR team or for your conference. What are you doing to help give life to this forum? Last year, Roger Lacocco, the previous administrator made a post which summarizingly said something like: "if you're not posting, you're not contributing and leading to the forum's decay." I'm asking something similar, I think.... Specifically, let me point out a few people as examples of what I'm trying to say here: IslandGirl: If I don't speak for the "Hawaii masses" then why don't you? I rarely see a post of yours that contributes anything besides satire to me and BiK, but I know that you're an avid volleyball fan and I know that you have passion for this team. pineapple: It's GREAT to have new blood on the forum. When I say I have your back, I mean it, EVEN if I disagree with what you say, you've got every right to say it. GatorVball: I'm sorry that you have an inferiority complex about Florida, but what have I done lately to smear Florida on this forum? I have a right to not like Florida just as you love them! Misquoting my personal IM's trying to resolve our conflict isn't something I appreciate, but it definitely adds drama to this forum! I've been told by quite a few that they've enjoyed reading our heated arguments. I've been told by more that it was ugly, but they did read the arguments and were likely entertained somewhat. Personally, I'd rather argue about stats and data integrity than my feelings towards your program or defend misquoted IM's. Barefoot: You're my best friend that I've met through this forum, and a good friend at that. I think it's great how you can get people to participate even if its by pissing them off. BeiBei: I don't even know which team you follow to take your response seriously that you hate Hawaii because of me! Nebraska Fans: I'd LOVE to hear more about Nebraska! There have been quite a few people jumping on the Washington bandwagon lately, but the Nebraska fans have been very quiet this season despite an amazing season and talented roster! Minnesota Fans: I hope you know I'm joking when I "diss" on Minnesota. I have a lot of respect for that team. I do have to call Ruffda and Gorf occasionally though for "expanding" the truth. Wolfgang: Actually, I don't have much to say. Even though he doesn't talk a lick about the sport, he does keep the board filled with useless off-topic posts as a distraction and reminder that volleyball is not our entire lives. publius: Stop beating everyone in the pick the winners contest, dammit! Seriously, you gotta let me win one! Besides that, I've noticed that you've been a lot more active this season and enjoyed your contributions. jus4me28: You rock for putting together the voting for the VT poll! You don't get enough props for all the work you put into it and compiling the poll, but you are recognized. To summarize after those examples, just take a second and ask yourself: "What am I doing to voice my opinion or talk about my team?" And secondly think "Is it enough for me to warrant arguing or snapping back at those who I disagree with?" Thanks for your time. I'm back to work.
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Post by blob on Oct 27, 2004 18:38:43 GMT -5
If anyone thinks that the people on this message board have any influence over parents or recruits, then you are seriously delusional. Signed,
parent of an '05 recruit
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Post by GatorVball on Oct 27, 2004 18:41:39 GMT -5
GatorVball: I'm sorry that you have an inferiority complex about Florida, but what have I done lately to smear Florida on this forum? I have a right to not like Florida just as you love them! Misquoting my personal IM's trying to resolve our conflict isn't something I appreciate, but it definitely adds drama to this forum! I've been told by quite a few that they've enjoyed reading our heated arguments. I've been told by more that it was ugly, but they did read the arguments and were likely entertained somewhat. Personally, I'd rather argue about stats and data integrity than my feelings towards your program or defend misquoted IM's.
I have not misquoted you, I can copy and paste them directly on here so everyone can see. Unlike you, I have no reason to lie. I'm not the one who goes around deleting their posts, all because they said UCLA wouldn't lose. I mean, seriously. Are you that sensitive to being wrong?
Who said you did anything lately? You did say in the IM that if I was gone, what was to stop you from smearing Florida. Don't deny that as well.
Inferiority complex? If anyone has it, it's you. Hawaii is the best ever, they never lose, no one is better. It was a fluke, right? Last time I checked, Florida led the all time series with Hawaii. No fluke about any of those wins.
Get over yourself. Everyone on this forum contributes in their own way. Just b/c they don't have as many posts as you, doesn't make them any less valuable to this board. Some people have time to read the boad, but not 10-12 hours a day to post, like you do. The intent of this thread was a "woe is me" type deal. Just look at the title. You wanted sympathy because you felt people were ganging up on you. That's not true. People disagree with you and proved you wrong on certain things, but that's no reason to get your panties in a twist. It's a message board, not your life(well, it might be your life, but for most of us it's not). If you are this sensitive, then maybe this message board isn't for you. Yes, there are people who don't agree with you and, gasp, don't like Hawaii either. Grow a thicker skin and get over it.
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Post by pineapple on Oct 27, 2004 18:46:26 GMT -5
Oh! The Humanity!!! Wasn't there a time, a couple of months ago when IdahoBoy® got his feeling hurt and didn't post for a couple of days.LOL. Very passionate fellow about VB, but I think he needs a hug ! How about it SOBB. Couple of days? You sure not couple of hours?
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Post by TheSantaBarbarian on Oct 27, 2004 18:48:15 GMT -5
If anyone thinks that the people on this message board have any influence over parents or recruits, then you are seriously delusional. Signed, parent of an '05 recruit I know it won't sway you, but just in case, UCSB rocks! ;D (Oh, and I may in fact be delusional, but not abiout the Gauchos.)
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Post by simplycurious on Oct 27, 2004 18:51:05 GMT -5
Ok, if you want something amusing. Read through this entire thread and then read the one about a VT get-together. Go ahead, I'll wait.... Time ellapes as [glow=red,2,300]simplycurious[/i][/b][/color][/glow] carries on the delusion that people will actually do what was asked of them and then return to read more[/sub] ...ok, now wasn't that rather amusing!? I'm not sure that a get-together would/could even happen now; not under the present circumstances -- how sad!
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Post by TheSantaBarbarian on Oct 27, 2004 18:54:22 GMT -5
I don't know, it might be interesting. ;D A quote I stole from somewhere, "I ain't had a good week anyway, I went to a love-in the other night and got beat up."
BTW: I liked the Volleytalk party post.
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Post by simplycurious on Oct 27, 2004 19:06:03 GMT -5
BTW: I liked the Volleytalk party post. I have no problem with that thread TSB, but just thought that reading the two of them (one-after-the-other) was amusing.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 27, 2004 19:08:54 GMT -5
Why do I hate IdahoBoor? Let me count the ways...
First and foremost, I have to say this about the bloke: his passion and love for the game are unmatched and immeasurable. I will not and can not take that away from him. It's a very admirable quality.
Second, he's very good with stats, profiles, tables, charts, etc. in presenting them to the public in a nice friendly way. He can talk about them in a nice way, too. That's his second best attribute.
Anyway, turd, stop with this awful "Do you love me or hate me?" posts. Ugh!!
Anyway, if you want a laundry list of why I (and perhaps a few others) hate you, here it is:
1. You have an inside connection with the Wahine program and you like to brag about it, sometimes overt ("I know more about the Wahine program than you." -OR- the classic "I'm a good friend of Kim Willoughby.") and other times subtle. It's his ace in the hole, his trump card, his assault rifle in a knife fight, his secret weapon. Without it, he's nothing. He knows it and he mentions it over and over again to remind us how "special" he is. SonofBarcelonaBoob, another boob, called him on it several times, with hilarious results.
2. You have a childish attitude about insider information. E.g., -"There's more to that story about Kim Willoughby that wasn't mentioned in the article" -OR- the classic, "I know something you don't know." Ugh!! One piece of advice: if you have something, spit it out; otherwise, don't say you have something and withhold the goshdarhn info.
3. He has a tendency to abuse his power and privilege. (I can't say more about this because Odin, the nurse god, will delete my post) I know things, I see things others may not see. It's not braggadocio (sp?); it's a fact, Jack!
4. His needy and clingy nature makes me sick with vomit. "Oh, Jewel," he said in an IM back in the day (I know this because Jewel posted IdahoBoor's IM). "Please, oh please tell me who you are. I know all the UCLA players and I'd like to know who you are. If you are a college player, I promise to keep it a secret. Oh boo hoo, I'm so desperate." That showed his true colors. Back in college, I used to think I liked needy and clingy women, mainly because I never dated one. Then, I dated one and, in less than a fortnight, I got sick and tired of it. "Honey, sweetie, I've found another. Get lost."
5. His need for attention and love. Take this thread, for example. "Do you love me or not? What have I done wrong? Oh, prithy, someone please tell me?" Thus elliciting a dozen or so posts by folks who are eager to give him an "Attaboy!" pat on the back. I mean, who else but IdahoBooor posts new topics about himself? "Idaho-Boy and VolleyTalk." Oy vei...
6. Based on my personal experience with him via IM, he has a tendency to make baseless accusations. The boy is paranoid.
7. There is arrogance, displayed by the likes of Pablo and Gorf, which is not so annoying. Then there is the annoying kind of arrogance which shines ever so brightly around IdahoBoor. This is particularly funny because his arrogance has no foundation; read his posts and there's nothing. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. He's an idiot.
8. For someone who allegedly played volleyball, he writes next to nothing re. technical aspects of volleyball. I've read more informative technical posts by SonofBarcelonaBoob, another moron, than IdahBoor. The only "volleyball" stuff he posts is whether one team is better than another. He's supposed to be more than the average fan and yet, he hasn't shown it.
9. He's like that spoiled 10-year old child in the playground. It's my ball and no one can play unless you play by my rules and you let me win. When the game isn't going his way, he swipes his ball away, pouts, and runs home. It's my ball! If the game is going his way, he wants to continue and gloat.
10. He appointed himself the forum police.
11. He's a hypocrite and he doesn't see it. He says one thing and does another. He scolds people for posting non-vb material even though he himself does it often.
Ultimately though, he cares so much for what people think of him (you know, his insecurities and all...), that it's just fun to poke him. It's a weak spot. Why not "go for the jugular," so to speak? If you can figure out someone's soft spot, heck, you should aim and fire.
There's more...
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Post by Odin on Oct 27, 2004 19:23:35 GMT -5
I have had multiple requests to move this thread, although, I cannot associate those requests with user names here, I am going to move it regardless.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 27, 2004 19:24:50 GMT -5
I have had multiple requests to move this thread, although, I cannot associate those requests with user names here, I am going to move it regardless. Gotcha. I understand the move Mr. nurse god.
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