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KINGS17 said:
Hey, if someone wants to edit out the "drive by" posts then have it. I just don't care for the well-thought out posts that make a valid point being edited or deleted no matter how caustic.

Grow a thicker skin. An internet forum on hockey should not be able to damage your pysche no matter what is said.

This is just me, but a few recommendations for you. Over at LGK there are definitely a select few people that are worth reading and I don't always agree with them. Then there are those that I read, because they add levity, and when I am in the mood for that I definitely do not skip over their stuff.

There are others I ignore without the ignore button. I will read their stuff from time to time just to see if they have, IMO, learned something new. I understand the "days being packed" thing, but I think if you continue to read just about everything for a while, you will quickly identify those posters that have something of value to say, and that you might want to read always.

Unpopular opinions are what make these boards go round. Not too many years ago I was pretty much labeled as a Lombardi kool-aid drinker. I preached patience when many were calling for the guy's head. It was often an unpopular opinion, but made for some lively discussions and an exchange of ideas.
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It's not really having a thicker skin, I never take anything personally on boards. I grew up on Usenet, the things I read on there made LGK look like a convent :)

It's more just having to manage posters and all that. It takes far too much time and effort for me. I barely would have the time to go over there anyways, and while there are some great posters there, it's not really worth the effort to me.

I also don't take it personally when my posts are deleted or edited, so that really doesn't bother me I suppose. I have no idea how many thoughtful posts are edited here, but it's probably not a lot as we are blessed with some good moderators. I really don't go on the main boards a lot, so maybe that's why I don't see a lot of it.
 
Fishhead said:
It's not really having a thicker skin, I never take anything personally on boards. I grew up on Usenet, the things I read on there made LGK look like a convent :)

It's more just having to manage posters and all that. It takes far too much time and effort for me. I barely would have the time to go over there anyways, and while there are some great posters there, it's not really worth the effort to me.

I also don't take it personally when my posts are deleted or edited, so that really doesn't bother me I suppose. I have no idea how many thoughtful posts are edited here, but it's probably not a lot as we are blessed with some good moderators. I really don't go on the main boards a lot, so maybe that's why I don't see a lot of it.
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Just wanted to let you know that the "thicker skin" comment wasn't directed at you, but is my philosophy in general.
 
It's just different niches really. The blogs are a little different anyway because they're more comment section than message board. Can't speak to their comment section, but S+S were unfiltered bloggers and it is/was refreshing. Most blog sites are 'professional' in their approach whether or not they're credible (i.e. Puck Daddy), but their comment sections are the worst part of the Internet.

When it comes to message boards, keep in mind LGK is for Kings fans, HF is for hockey fans. Of course you can't talk **** about an entire group of people when they're an equal part of the membership.

As far as having 'thicker skin,' I see it as removing a crapload of the signal-to-noise ratio. So long as you stay away from the main boards :laugh: I think very few on THIS board are truly offended at some of the stuff that can get posted, there's just a certain decorum attached to a site that many nations, fanbases, and interests share.
 
KINGS17 said:
Just wanted to let you know that the "thicker skin" comment wasn't directed at you, but is my philosophy in general.
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I completely agree :)

Life is too short to get all riled up about this kind of thing. Especially when most everyone is passionate about the Kings here to the point of psychosis.
 
Fishhead said:
I completely agree :)

Life is too short to get all riled up about this kind of thing. Especially when most everyone is passionate about the Kings here to the point of psychosis.
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I have spoken with my shrink about this, and he assures me that it is a healthy obsession.
 
A little bird told me this thread was here. Cool. Cheers, mother sutters. Let's win that third Cup.
 
Looked like the Kings were crushed that the blog ended before their game against Colorado. Kings are now 0-1 without the Surly & Scribe blog.
 
shame, that was a fun blog. surviving the nhl blogosphere 2009-16 without advertising and marketing is hard enough, i really liked their can't-buy-me statement. the content, well, it was juicy and rewarding enough to follow it, not my first pick, but still good. raw genuine hockey tongue. gl.
 
Zad said:
A little bird told me this thread was here. Cool. Cheers, mother sutters. Let's win that third Cup.
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Yay You're here. DAZ :laugh:. I know you saw my comment and I hope you stay!
Your opinions and humor, OMG some of the phone call stories had me rolling.
Post away.
 
If Surly quit, the website can be relaunched as Squirtes and Scribe
 
lumbergh said:
Dammit. Get back to blogging, Zad.
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You ****ing kidding me? The Kings go on a losing streak because of me, I will do anything to get them back to winning. Cartwheel naked through the Honda Center. Go to section 304 and pick a fight with anyone who looks like they have done prison time. Whatever it goddam takes for the team.

But none of that will be necessary. Because we are the terminators. And we are one top four defenseman away from 4 rounds, 16 wins, a third championship banner and another glorious summer of whiskey, women and fist - ing Ducks fans. Want to know how much more that will hurt with three rings? Let's find out eh.
 
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