Mike Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Just one last thing I want to say about using people names here instead of their handles. On one of the Stampeder threads a few years back, I said something uncomplimentary about a CFL exec that I knew. I had no idea that he read CFL sites & suddenly I got this scathing email from him basically asking me to renounce what I said online. He was clearly angry & I felt I better do that or I might have a potential defamation suit to deal with as he knew me & who I was. We all say things online because we are anonymous that we wouldn't otherwise say if our identities were clear. After that experience, I don't want my name ever used & that is why I am against using first names or exposing identities on sites like this. Anyway nuff said & back to the subject of this thread. Everything I say on here would be just as easy for me to say in public. I'm not hiding behind anything. An unnamed reporter (very popular round these parts) asked me to take down a post about him that I made on OB a few years ago. I told him to shove it. Defamation suit my rear end. Blue-urns and blitzmore 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Just one last thing I want to say about using people names here instead of their handles. On one of the Stampeder threads a few years back, I said something uncomplimentary about a CFL exec that I knew. I had no idea that he read CFL sites & suddenly I got this scathing email from him basically asking me to renounce what I said online. He was clearly angry & I felt I better do that or I might have a potential defamation suit to deal with as he knew me & who I was. We all say things online because we are anonymous that we wouldn't otherwise say if our identities were clear. After that experience, I don't want my name ever used & that is why I am against using first names or exposing identities on sites like this. Anyway nuff said & back to the subject of this thread. Everything I say on here would be just as easy for me to say in public. I'm not hiding behind anything. An unnamed reporter (very popular round these parts) asked me to take down a post about him that I made on OB a few years ago. I told him to shove it. Defamation suit my rear end. Well, I dunno. That's how you handled it. As the CFL exec knew me quite well I didn't take any chances so yeah, I apologized. Maybe the sucky thing to do but really, I come on here for fun not to possibly get sued so I retracted what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hopefully Burke and Buck are the next two out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Sucks Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Better late than never I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Blue Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 You guys aren't going by your real names? My birth certificate is Captain B. Blue. The B stands for Big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Negatron Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but I just heard Crowton's exit interview with Jim Toth on CJOB. What an absolute class act. Seriously, good luck to Crowton in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but I just heard Crowton's exit interview with Jim Toth on CJOB. What an absolute class act. Seriously, good luck to Crowton in the future. Yeah, it was a great interview. He actually apologized for not getting more wins.I think sometimes we forget these guys have families & lives outside football & how hard it is on them. Hope he does well wherever he goes from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Didn't the original rumours say Mack was forcing LaPo to hire an OC and give up play calling and then after Crowton struggled it morphed into Mack forced Lapo to hire Crowton. I'll tell u what when Lawless tells who it was on the BoD that told him I'll tell you. Because in the big picture it really doesn't matter who tol me or how I know nor does it matter if you believe me. In other words it was the brother of a woman who lives next door to the sister of a roofer who worked on Crowton's neighbour's house. You guys aren't going by your real names? My birth certificate is Captain B. Blue. The B stands for Big. Your wife wouldn't happen to be named Carrie, would she? Logan007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've always used my name.. But I'm not famous enough in the cfl world to have anyone give a shift about my opinion lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've always used my name.. But I'm not famous enough in the cfl world to have anyone give a shift about my opinion lol likewise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Pop Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I was more well known for the Bad Touch and less for my posts here. At the end of the day you should only post things you'd be comfortable saying in public, handle or not. Blue-urns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 My honest to god reaction when I heard the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I only wish some of the people in the CFL didn't care what I thought. Consider yourselves lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I only wish some of the people in the CFL didn't care what I thought. Consider yourselves lucky. if people get offended by what they read on message boards they shouldn't read message boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBURGESS Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I only wish some of the people in the CFL didn't care what I thought. Consider yourselves lucky. It sounds to me that you like to hide behind your handle. Personally, I wouldn't type anything different if I had a handle instead of using my real name. OTOH, being called by your real name when you haven't provided it is kinda skanky of the posters who do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I only wish some of the people in the CFL didn't care what I thought. Consider yourselves lucky. It sounds to me that you like to hide behind your handle. Personally, I wouldn't type anything different if I had a handle instead of using my real name. OTOH, being called by your real name when you haven't provided it is kinda skanky of the posters who do it. But do you know any coaches, players or managers well in the CFL? I do & it can be tough sometimes as I am a fan first. I have my loyalties, ha ha. If you don't know anyone then you can say whatever you like. But when people know you, well.... Thing is, I could change my handle but I don't want to. I just have to watch what I say. And yeah, doing that is skanky. DR. CFL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I use first names for certain people around here (TBurgess, TrueBlue, 17to85, Noeller, Raydawg, Mr. Perfect) just because I've spent so much time talking football with them that it seems awkward for me to call them something else. Or I guess in some cases, I actually see them outside of this forum so I feel weird using a handle to address them. But if anyone had an issue with it, they're free to say so and I'd stop. DR. CFL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBURGESS Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I only wish some of the people in the CFL didn't care what I thought. Consider yourselves lucky. It sounds to me that you like to hide behind your handle. Personally, I wouldn't type anything different if I had a handle instead of using my real name. OTOH, being called by your real name when you haven't provided it is kinda skanky of the posters who do it. But do you know any coaches, players or managers well in the CFL? I do & it can be tough sometimes as I am a fan first. I have my loyalties, ha ha. If you don't know anyone then you can say whatever you like. But when people know you, well.... Thing is, I could change my handle but I don't want to. I just have to watch what I say. And yeah, doing that is skanky. I don't know the coaches, players or managers on a personal level. I could say that it wouldn't change anything if I did, but I don't know for sure if that's true. I'm sure, however that folks who know me would also know my handle. Mike.... Call me Terry if you want to. No problem for me as my handle and name are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Anyone who actually takes messageboards seriously needs to really get a reality check. I couldn't care less if my real name is used or a handle. I'm pretty open about who I am and what I do. Whatever... SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 the thing that bugs me is when the public figures read something they don't like about themselves and pitch a **** fit about it. Don't want to open yourself up to that kind of criticism then stay the **** away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thought ISO was a CAL fan, was it a diff. ISO ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I use first names for certain people around here (TBurgess, TrueBlue, 17to85, Noeller, Raydawg, Mr. Perfect) just because I've spent so much time talking football with them that it seems awkward for me to call them something else. Or I guess in some cases, I actually see them outside of this forum so I feel weird using a handle to address them. But if anyone had an issue with it, they're free to say so and I'd stop. I'm OK with you calling me Mr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thought ISO was a CAL fan, was it a diff. ISO ? He changes when it's convenient for him. If the Stamps are doing well, he's "rah rah Stamps!" and if the Bombers are playing well, then he cheers for them. Whatever's convenient. His Stamps fandom shines through when he's shitting on the Bombers all the time. *cue* "Harumph! Harumph!! I was a season ticket holder in 19-dickety-6!! Cal Murphy! Bud Grant! Maaaaaatloooooooooock!!!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Howls....."we used to tie an onion to our belts which was the style at the time. ..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacklewasher Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 How long does Burke have? Keep him to finish the season? I admit I'm a little surprised MB didn't take over as HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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