EVERYONE: New Rules For Commenting
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 24, 2010 2:40 PM EDT
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PrintThe Smoking Musket will not become a free-for-all, regardless of what happens on or off the field. Please read the rules below to understand exactly what is expected as a member and commenter on this site.
1.) Don’t come off like a moron. Use proper punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling. A typo is fine on occasion because people make mistakes, but we expect a little effort on your part. Make your comments easier to read by actually thinking about what you type before you type it. This is a big problem on this site and it will not be tolerated any longer. If you can't go out of your way to not write in all lower-case letters, or if using a period at the end of sentence is too much for you, find another site. We're rising above this laziness.
2.) Don’t be annoying. Saying the same shit over, and over, and over, and over again, especially if we’ve already grown tired of you, will have you banned and your comments deleted. If it's a reasonable point you're trying to make, make it in a reasonable and measured manner.
3.) Actually contribute to discussion. Drive-by commenting, character attacks, and general other acts of lameassery is discouraged. Disagreement, so long as there is proper reasoning behind your disagreement, is beyond welcomed – it’s encouraged. People are going to read some of these rules and think that we’re looking to stifle dissent. That couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re trying to keep this site from devolving into a clusterfuck, like most message boards out there. This is, ideally, a place for people to reasonably and intelligently discuss WVU and college athletics in general. We’re not asking people to be nice to each other; we’re just asking people to be clever, articulate their points, and actually bring something to the table.
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I don't think this is asking too much.
I want this site to be different than other WVU sites out there. I want it to be a place where discussion rises above the simple “Stew’s an idiot,” or “Fire Mullen” talk. You can absolutely believe in those two statements, but contribute by taking the discussion to the next level. If you can’t do that, go post on a message board.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 24, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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Agree 100%. Feel what you feel, but state your case intellegently, and with examples, etc to back up your claim. I actually avoid commenting a lot on this site because of some of the things you have mentioned above that should be avoided.
Fear the Grier!!!!
Hopefully this makes you feel more comfortable commenting.
I get more fired up than most, so if I can follow these new rules, I’m sure others can do the same.
Leave no doubt tonight! Leave no doubt tonight! No doubt! They shouldn't of played the Old Gold'n Blue.
by 5th Year Senior on Oct 25, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I do too. It’s not really a comfort thing, I just hate getting into illogical debates. I love a good argument where both sides give well thought out responses, not random, poorly written attacks, that’s all. I am happy to see some ground-rules laid down. I don’t want to come off as a sally, I just don’t like childish arguments…
Fear the Grier!!!!
Also...
I agree with all these stipulations…as long as you can keep 5YS from throwing his shoes.
by Oregon Mountaineer on Oct 24, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
And I have a question for VT sucks...
How does a monkey f- a football?
by Dr. Charley's Mama on Oct 24, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
well if you look on you tube……… (wait this isn’t contributing, but then neither was the initial comment)
I have no clue what set this new rivalry off, but...
just add to the conversation. If that is suggesting a youtube video. Say it man.
Leave no doubt tonight! Leave no doubt tonight! No doubt! They shouldn't of played the Old Gold'n Blue.
by 5th Year Senior on Oct 24, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
lameassery (redux)
has now entered the lexicon of the English language – several of my friends are now using it on Facebook
I'm glad that Mountaineer nation is now holding itself to a higher standard.
Wait, we’re still aloud to curse right?
I apologize
My calling out of EatSchmittPitt35 led to some of this nonsense.
I admit that I was very upset with Saturday’s performance, however, as much as I may or may not like a particular coach, I will not quit on supporting WVU. Getting home and reading those comments, I felt that a response was needed. The subsequent comments did not need to be responded to, as it would just escalate the situation.
I will tell you that the last 2 games have been really disappointing. I will admit I am in the camp of getting rid of the OC. I find the offense very unimaginative.
It could be painful for many, but I don’t see a whole lot of credit going to Syracuse for putting together a really good defensive game plan, and doing what they needed to do to pull of this stunner. So, I tip my hat to them.
by BurghMountaineer on Oct 24, 2010 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
I agree wholeheartedly.
I’ll still be at every remaining game except for Louisville, cheering my lungs out. Things look bleak, but you just never know what could happen with this crazy game. I’m fearing the worst but hoping for the best.
by Country Roads on Oct 24, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I Like The New Rules....
but #1 might be tough for some…
And Doc, no matter what you do, I don’t think you can stifle dissent this week. Even a person like myself, who has been accused of being an “apologist” for this staff when all I think I have been is level-headed, has got serious doubts about our direction.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
Following #1 makes you look like you have an education. Considering we’re discussing a college football team, I think it’s a fair request.
And as for the dissent, everyone has doubts. Even if you still support the current regime, I don’t see how it can be 100%. There must be some doubt in the back of everyone’s mind.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 24, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Hey, I am all for a higher standard, especially with regard to grammar. I love that you put that out there. You might want to remember though, that much like our SEC friends to the south, a whole lot of our fanbase never attended WVU, or any four-year college, for that matter. They are fans of the team because of regionality, and because the Mountaineers are the state’s unofficial pro team.
I think Saturday’s loss is one of the worst in recent memory…not on par with say 13-9, since that loss cost us so much. But certainly up there…
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
I went to school for eight years and...
I still have trouble with grammar and punctuation. A LOT of trouble.
Leave no doubt tonight! Leave no doubt tonight! No doubt! They shouldn't of played the Old Gold'n Blue.
by 5th Year Senior on Oct 24, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Trust me, half these rules were designed for you.
And I know, right now, you’re trying to figure out what half of three is.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 24, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Chuckle....
It doesn’t show. One of my majors was literature, and I have noticed as I have aged (I’m a man, I’m forty!) that even with that background I am sometimes prone to swapping homonyms….meaning I will sub in “bare” when I mean to type “bear,” or “roll” when I mean to type “role…”
One thing I have noticed on this site is that a lot of people have trouble with the ol’ your/you’re conundrum.
Aging sucks. And my beer/wine/whiskey drinking has probably diminished my mental capacity somewhat.
Now is the time boys to make a big noise.
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here,
So hail West Virginia, hail.
by JP Fanshawe on Oct 24, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I want people to feel included. I really do.
At the same time, I shouldn’t have to dumb down my life just because someone doesn’t want to take the time to write correctly. It’s usually not because they can’t, it’s because they don’t want to. That’s what we’re trying to change here.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 24, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You would be the coolest blogger ever,
if you banned someone for grammar. That being said, a lot of people just don’t get it, in a lot of my senior level college courses people will turn in 1 paragraph 2 page papers.
by hilltoppeer on Oct 24, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I love hominy, but...
I’ve never had it in a bear roll. Who knows?
Leave no doubt tonight! Leave no doubt tonight! No doubt! They shouldn't of played the Old Gold'n Blue.
by 5th Year Senior on Oct 25, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm fairly sure the purpose isn't to stifle dissent
Dissent is going to be more and more prevalent this week, I think we can all agree on that, whatever side of the argument you’re on.
By all means, speak your mind…just do so within the framework outlined above.
(notice the correct usage of “you’re” and “your”)
An Idea
To avoid a lot of useless fighting, and arguing, why don’t we replace the coach-o-meter this week with a “you be the coach” segment where people can share what they would do if they were the offensive coordinator or head coach…
We would all go 0-12 as offensive coordinator.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 25, 2010 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I sincerely doubt that.
We can talk all we want on here, but none of us are NCAA coaches.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 25, 2010 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Point taken.
I think I would be good with a Tecmo Bowl sized playbook. But if the defense picked my play, watch out.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 25, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
But if you were Chicago, you could always hit Cap Boso on the drag route, even if your opponent had picked your play.
If we executed those 4 plays, I would be okay with that. It would be RR all over again!
As opposed to not executing any of the 175 plays in our current playbook (most of which are never called anyway).
by Country Roads on Oct 25, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with the rules -
However, everything looks so easy when you are sober. The blame for my comments are solely on the shoulders of jim beam, jack daniels, and a wild turkey.
James Harrison is going to break Colt McCoy in half!
by cleveland sucks on Oct 25, 2010 10:27 AM EDT reply actions
George Dickel is my downfall.
He seems so nice and innocent early in the day, but as the sun sets, he becomes mean and angry.
by Dr. Charley West on Oct 25, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, George is one of my impediments also
This ^ and the fact that I’m missing a couple of fingertips; typing becomes interesting challenge.
Lecti Exurendo Sunt!
(Couches Must Burn!)
by MtnEer_in_SC on Oct 25, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Are the George Dickel and your missing fingertips related? If so that could be an interesting story…..
I know I’ve had a few nights in Morgantown that started with George and ended with at least one of my body parts in near peril…
Fear the Grier!!!!
When I drink, there's only one body part that is put in danger.
And the degree of danger is directly proportional to how thick my beer goggles are.
by Country Roads on Oct 25, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
No alcohol was involved in the loss of my digits
I lost the tip of my left index finger when I was an infant. I lost the tips of my right middle and ring fingers in an industrial accident when I was 30.
Whiskey has been involved in a few bumps and bruises, but nothing serious, other than a misdemeanor DUI the weekend before last. That might yet get reduced to “careless operation”.
Lecti Exurendo Sunt!
(Couches Must Burn!)
by MtnEer_in_SC on Oct 25, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Country Grammar!
We’re goin’ down, down baby…
by Country Roads on Oct 25, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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