Re: posting

["Cecil" <cecil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Since when did Frank Thomas become a Knick?  That's news to me.

Cecil


----- Original Message -----
From: Lance Jacobson <lancejacob@attbi.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>; <snoopy1@pig.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: posting


> Absolutely, Snoop.  And here's some news, if not already known.  The
Knicks
> will be without Latrine Sprewell, he of the Yachtsman Wrist syndrome, and
> sharpshooter Allen Houston, whereas Kurt Thomas has been released after
> smacking his wife and is now ready to rumble against men his own size.
> Frank Thomas is also hurt, so the combo or Ward/Eisley won't be showing
too
> much new stuff.  And now that the Celts have some size, we'll see how
> Baker/Battie handle McDyess.  I'd still have liked to see him trying to
move
> Vitaly out of there. . . .
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <snoopy1@pig.net>
> To: <celtics@igtc.com>
> Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 12:35 AM
> Subject: posting
>
>
> > The fact is, that at this time of year, many people are keenly
interested
> > in the Celtics--who they are, where they're going, and how they get
> > there.  Since we are all individuals, we all have differing opinions.
> Some
> > are boundlessly enthusiastic, others cautiously wary, still others think
> > the C's have zero chance of going anywhere this year.
> >
> > We all know that not everyone will be right.  But we have the right to
the
> > opinion.  Yes, I personally think some more positive optimism for the
> > Celtics would be more enjoyable to read, but there's something to be
said
> > for people who more readily see the flaws.  It's one thing to
> discuss--even
> > debate, or outright argue--the differing points of view.  But do some
> > people's definition of clever repartee have to include taking a
broadside
> > at someone personally?
> >
> > It's a well-known fact that in nearly every messageboard, newsgroup,
etc.,
> > the majority of posting is done by a minority of people.  Why?  Because
> > some are more outgoing than others.  Perhaps they'd rather listen to
other
> > points of view and don't feel they have anything substantial to add--and
> > I've never been fond of oodles of "me, too" posts anyway.
> >
> > But I fail to see how people are going to be encouraged to "de-lurk"
when
> > they have been given reason to expect not only an attack on their posts,
> > but themselves as well.  God knows, I've had a few shots taken at me
over
> > time.  Fortunately, as one friend put it to me, "You're too stubborn to
> > drop dead when people tell you to--whyever would you shut up at the same
> > urging?"
> >
> > I'd prefer to see more posts actually concerning the team, rather than
> > personal attacks on listmembers.  But then again, I also think that the
> > Anniversary of "Peanuts" should be a national Holiday.
> >
> > Do I have a solution?  No, not really.  I can't make people do what I'd
> > like them to, and with Great Power comes Great Paperwork, anyway.  I
just
> > hope that the list as a whole--me included--takes a deep breath and
> thinks,
> > "Hey!  The first preseason game is next Tuesday!  I better lay in my
> supply
> > of game munchies and work on my prediction for Snoopy's site!"  I would
> > think that might lead to a more positive outlook on things--unless you
> work
> > for ESPN, of course.  (See my site for details).
> >
> > have fun, have chocolate!
> > Snoopy the Celtics Beagle
> > Please visit the Celtics Beagle site at
> > http://users.mfi.net/fluteaphrael/celticsbeagle/celtics.html