Re: posting

["Lance Jacobson" <lancejacob@xxxxxxxxx>]

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

Whoops, Frank Williams.  He's Eric's brother.  No, Shammond's brother.  And
the Knicks are talking to Walt Williams.  See, if Kurt Thomas married Frank
Perdue. . . .
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cecil" <cecil@hfx.eastlink.ca>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: posting


> 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