I'm leaving the forum

[FSM]

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

:crybaby: We will miss you as you did bring many good post to this forum.

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

Spoke too soon?

Portal or page is not found

FSM - you will be missed.

Let's see that makes FSM, Fred Marks, Blue Devil, Butkus Fan, Susy Soccer, Sir Alex, as named posters who have officially left the forum. Did I miss any who have officially left?

Is the forum better off with anonymous posting?

Good move FSM. This is getting ridiculous. I went to the other site and eventually found it at

http://touchline.informe.com/general-di ... n-df1.html

Thank you FSM for the informative posts on the other site.

Hopefully that will entice others over.

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

Unfortunate FSM. If you and others leave, the Trolls win.

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

Unfortunate FSM. If you and others leave, the Trolls win.

There is no reason you can't move and leave the trolls behind.

Who cares? They can have it and we can read good stuff over there.

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

Unfortunate FSM. If you and others leave, the Trolls win.

There is no reason you can't move and leave the trolls behind.

True, but they will follow. Then what? Continue to run?

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

Unfortunate FSM. If you and others leave, the Trolls win.

They already have.

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

Unfortunate FSM. If you and others leave, the Trolls win.

They already have.

What took you so long?

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

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Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

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and who said all of the intelligent posters had left?

Re: I'm leaving the forum

I have for years frequented other soccer forums and have seen nothing quite like this one (except maybe GotSoccer). In the others I follow there are exchanges of ideas and information and even when posters disagree, they seem to manage to make logical and respectful arguments to support their points. One thing they all have in common is the requirement to register in order to post.

I agree with Pasta's observations today - too many here seem to take glee in the misfortunes of others. Anything posted and someone is bound to look to make a "Gotcha" post in return. IMO it is too easy to do so as a result of the "Guest" function. The benefit of "Guest" postings, allowing those who might not otherwise post to do so, is far outweighed by the negatives. This forum has also recently seen untold numbers of spams, but the straw that has broken this camel's back were the nasty posts under the "U16G State Cup Predictions" thread.

So I'm heading for the forum that Keeper set up last year, as it is still up, and hopefully it will continue beyond it's anniversary: http://touchline.informe.com/index.php. I hope some of you that have contributed positively to this forum will join me over there and maybe some of the oldtimers who no longer post might be willing to join in again.

FSM, on behalf of the rest of the human race, we now understand.