Canal Street Chronicles: The Second Season
by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 6:00 AM CST
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PrintThe playoffs are just a day away. Or as my nephew and niece say, one more wakeup. Lucky for all of us that the Saints get to take part in this second season and have a chance to erase their recent mistakes and remind the country why this team is so scary.
Coincidentally, it falls at the same time that I feel our little corner of the world here at Da Chronic has reached an evolution point. The success of the Saints has also meant success for Canal Street Chronicles. We now have over 2,000 members, had our highest traffic month in December with 120,000 visits and are on schedule to break the 1,000,000 total hit barrier sometime in the next couple of weeks. I'm such a proud daddy. Given the obvious changes taking place in our community, I think it's about time that we here at Canal Street Chronicles take our home to the next level. What do you think? Great, glad you agree. At the very end of this post, I've got a surprise that I think many of you will enjoy.
First, let me tell you about a few improvements I've made around here. Believe it or not I've been thinking about all of these changes for quite some time. All of them have already been implemented.
- There is now a 24-hour waiting period to comment after signing up for an account. I know there are some of you out therestujo4who wanted this to be 48-hours but let's take this whole waiting period out for a spin first and see how she purrs.
- Our community guidelines will be included in the membership agreement when a new account is created. It is expected to be read and understood by everyone. Fortunately, new members will have that nice 24-hour period in which to do so.
- Everyone has really embraced the rec system which is wonderful. So much so that I feel we need to break away from the original format I had set up to help promote it's use and take it to a new level that better separates the good from the bad while hopefully encouraging members to write higher quality content. I've been studying the FanPost and FanShot section for quite a while with this in mind for the future, trying to get a feel for where I think the new lines should be drawn. I've reached my decision. It now takes seven recs to elevate a FanPost and four for a FanShot. And instead of two recs to turn a comment that cool green color, it now takes three.
- I've come to the realization that there is just way too much wonderful material on this site to read. I get to a lot of it, but I just can't read it all. So I have enlisted the help of some of our members to join the moderating team. They will be out there all the time reading everything written and taking all the necessary steps to make sure this place stays classy. Their identities are being concealed not only from you guys, but from each other. There may be three of them, there may be twelve; It's my little secret. But they are watching, like moderator ninjas. Any problems that need to be handled privately will always be done by me.
I also wanted to share with you our new and improved community guidelines. Some of them are still the same, some have been tweaked and some are new altogether. All of it has been reworded. Learn it. Live it. Love it.
Rules and Community Guidelines
- No profanity. Hell and damn are acceptable on an occasional basis. Nothing else. If you really feel you need to use a bad word, the only acceptable way to do so is using the first letter and truncating the rest of the word, i.e. "s---." The rules of tastefulness also apply to your avatars and signatures.
- Never attack another member on a personal level. That doesn't have to do with anything. You don't have to agree with everything that everyone says but you have to disagree with them in a respectful way. That's the fun in this whole thing.
- We don't need "interracial love" spam. Spamming and trolling is strictly forbidden. Nobody here is interested in what you're selling. Don't create multiple accounts for the purpose of avoidance. If you've got your own Saints website and you want feedback or to share, that is totally cool. Share it with us in a FanShot or FanPost. That is why they are there.
- Stay away from hot-button topics like race, religion and politics unless it is inherently related to the Saints.
- When quoting a source in a FanPost or FanShot, do not copy and paste the entire article. Just pick one or two parts you find signficant and quote those. Than link to the article. Whenever referencing a source, always provide the link. When posting a FanShot, do a quick check first to make sure that same link hasn't already been posted. In the case of duplicates, the earliest time stamped FanShot will be kept. The rest will be deleted.
- You are not allowed to plagiarize anyone else's work for any reason whatsoever.
- If you find yourself trying to fill space with pointless babble and "WHO DAT!? WHO DAT!? WHO DAT!? WHO DAT!? WHO DAT!? WHO DAT!?" at the end of your FanPost just to meet the 75 word minimum, it probably isn't meant to be a FanPost. If an article, video or picture is what you really want to share, try using a FanShot. You can still incorporate your own thoughts that way.
- Any comments that break these rules will be deleted as well as all subsequent comments made in reply. That means you are responsible for other peoples comments too, so don't ruin it for everyone else. We do not have the ability to edit comments so don't write some long, well-written comment and then ruin by saying something stupid, because it will all be lost.
- All of these rules should be followed on other blogs you visit. Interacting with other communities is strongly encouraged but you still represent us here at Canal Street Chronicles as well as Saints fans the world over. Don't give us a bad name.
- Knowing is half the battle. You are expected to know all of these rules. You will be warned for first offenses and could be banned for repeated offenses.
- Myself and the Moderators will be enforcing all of these rules at all times.
- For help and how to use the awesome features given to us here, it can be found right here in the posts contained in our Tour of CSC section. You are strongly encouraged to read them.
Welcome to your new Canal Street Chronicles. I'm excited and I hope you are, too.
After all of that seriousness, I think it's time to lighten the mood a bit. We know the Saints have put together some pretty impressive stats this season but what about community? This is where your surprise comes into play. The good people over at SB Nation hooked me up with some cool stats from our community that I think a lot of you are going to get a kick out of and ought to raise a lot of discussion. Perhaps even a bit of competition.
Below are the key stats from our blog for the last two years. When analyzing the numbers, though, keep in mind that we started the 2008 year in the month of April.
Thanks to everyone for everything. I've said it before and I will say it again: without you guys, I'm just talking to myself.
Stats For 2008
New Members
363
Total Comments
11099
Total Stories
622
Total FanPosts
312
Total FanShots
1182
Most Active Commenters
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| stujo4 | 2378 |
| Steve the fan | 804 |
| MtnExile | 698 |
| xen-cuts | 696 |
| MT_always | 501 |
| FrenchFreak | 494 |
| HansDat | 491 |
| satchmo26 | 470 |
| SaintBevo | 431 |
| SpindianSaints | 262 |
Most Stories
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| Saintsational | 599 |
Most FanPosts
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| stujo4 | 50 |
| MtnExile | 44 |
| satchmo26 | 24 |
| Saintsational | 16 |
| Philinwood | 14 |
| HansDat | 12 |
| BayouRebel | 9 |
| MT_always | 8 |
| persimmonsaint | 8 |
| tlsk1066 | 7 |
Most FanShots
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| Saintsational | 942 |
| stujo4 | 101 |
| HansDat | 37 |
| satchmo26 | 34 |
| MtnExile | 34 |
| MobileSaint | 7 |
| Hollywoo! | 6 |
| Steve the fan | 3 |
| MT_always | 2 |
| Brian.Corbett | 2 |
Stats For 2009
New Members
1658
Total Comments
62241
Total Stories
732
Total FanPosts
752
Total FanShots
3226
Most Active Commenters
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| coldpizza | 2807 |
| stujo4 | 2751 |
| HansDat | 2378 |
| MtnExile | 2270 |
| SaintShark | 1972 |
| skinnykinney | 1850 |
| Saintsational | 1666 |
| rustdog74 | 1561 |
| satchmo26 | 1491 |
| Just Some Guy | 1339 |
Most Stories
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| Saintsational | 657 |
| saints-nation | 40 |
| MtnExile | 30 |
| Hap Glaudi's Ghost | 5 |
Most FanPosts
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| MtnExile | 58 |
| Philinwood | 34 |
| nofear | 29 |
| Saintsfan4life | 25 |
| Ajun Cajun | 24 |
| stujo4 | 20 |
| satchmo26 | 19 |
| BayouRebel | 17 |
| Gris Gris Man | 14 |
| Grumps | 13 |
Most FanShots
| User | Count |
|---|---|
| Saintsational | 2047 |
| satchmo26 | 283 |
| HansDat | 200 |
| Hollywoo! | 158 |
| stujo4 | 117 |
| MtnExile | 77 |
| N_O_1saintfan | 40 |
| hakimdropstheball | 26 |
| MobileSaint | 22 |
| coldpizza | 18 |
211 comments
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Congrats on the site
I’ve enjoyed my time here since I started posting this season. Much like Pensburgh(the SB Nation Pittsburgh Penguins blog site), this site has been a nice little haven to chat with people as obsessed with the Saints as I am(or more?). It’s been a great ride this season and this site has made it that much sweeter. So, thanks to all those involved in running, maintaining and moderating this place.
A surprise, new feature? Hmm…A weekly Joe Horn column where Joe Horn sits down with Joe Horn to discuss all things Joe Horn? Please, please, please…
People with high-blood pressure should consult their doctor and ask if they're healthy enough for Saints activity before rooting for this team.
For the weekly Joe Horn sit down . . .
Why don’t we just have him call in to interview by cell phone?
by TheBobLoblawBlog on Jan 8, 2010 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
moderator ninjas
sweet i love ninjas!!
crazy stats from 08 to 09, this place is great. huge thanks to saintsational and everyone that contributes. makes the day…a little more sane.
I LOVE THIS SITE!
Don’t why it took my so long to find it, but I am GLAD I did. Thanks for letting me be a part of CSC and the WHO DAT NATION!!!!!!
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
COPIED from another CSC member: "WHO DAT! Yeah, I said it, too!!!!!!
I’m guessing deleted FanPosts don’t count towards your total. Otherwise, I would have had at least 16 with the Player Pick ’em contest alone.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
It would have to be the same individuals that rec’d it, correct? In which case, you would have no idea who they are. There should be some sort of sticky note override designation for stuff like that, where recs wouldn’t be necessary. Then, I could just unpin it and let it drop off the main page.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
Yeah the same person has to un-rec it, but it’s not like they couldn’t do it. They were recing the new post and you could have reminded them to go to the old and undo it.
Yeah, the pin/unpin idea would be nicer. But then SS would have to handle it or make you an admin. And we know how much screaming option two would cause. :)
So what are you trying to say
Not everyone agrees with cp lol
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 9, 2010 7:44 AM CST up reply actions
24-hour waiting period to comment
I’m sure you have a reason for that, when the Saints played the Cowboys I became member of Blogging the Boys and they have that rule also, I wasn’t cool with that, to shorten the story I never posted a comment and I deleted them from my blogs and I am no longer a member and will never return to their site. I guess what I’m trying to say is not everyone has a ton of time to spend on the computer and may want to do some trash talking before the game, all in fun of course and for that reason I think the 24-hour waiting period is bad because people who don’t have a lot of time to play before the game just want to drop in to have fun. Just my take on it.
Anyway you have a very cool site with a variety of characters to shoot the bull with, When I have time I have some fun here
Thanks for having me
easy solution
We should all become members of the other playoff teams sites now, so that when the time comes to post on thier site we wont need to worry about a wait period
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 8, 2010 9:27 AM CST up reply actions
dont encourage him
"How you climb the Mountain is just as important as how you get down the Mountain. And,so it is with life , which for many of us becomes a gigantic lesson. In the end it all comes down to one word. Grace . Its how you accept winning and loosing,Good Luck and Bad Luck, The Darkness and the Light.
- Jeremy Shockey (via Twitter)
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 8, 2010 9:27 AM CST up reply actions
Speaking of characters
Deckape – you never cease to amuse or amaze. At this stage, I’m not sure if there aren’t two different people that post under Deckape 69, or if you really do have a split personality, or if you just throw stuff** out there and sit back to watch the sparks fly. In any event, don’t let the “other” Deckape stay away too long…… but please limit his comments to his fan base at CSC. Other blogs might not appreciate him the way some here do..
**please note my observance of the profanity rule
by Drew-Dat on Jan 8, 2010 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Noted
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
DECKAPE69 Let him be.
He made me crazy, but in the end he is fun. And hey! You have to admit he can take it with out get’n all " can’t we be friends". Got to give that crazy his props. Can’t beleive I’m saying this but , his type of weirdness is what makes New Orleans what it is and what makes this board what it is. Give us hell Deckape. LMNO’s . GEAUX GIT UM SAINTS
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 8, 2010 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
Cool. Have to ask
Your flamingos run off ? LOL
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 9, 2010 11:07 PM CST up reply actions
"...may want to do some trash talking before the game, all in fun of course..."
Trash talking isn’t good fun: it’s rude and juvenile. You may think it’s harmless; from the other team’s perspective, you’re a troll. I wish Saints fans would just stop doing this. So far, it seems we have a good rep among the different fan communities—even the Cowboys—and it would be nice if it could stay that way.
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
by MtnExile on Jan 8, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 7 recs
+1,000
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
I think
There is a fine line between “trash talking” and supporting your team. I would never tell someone who cheers for a different team that “they suck” or some other derogatory mark. I would agree with Mtn that if you come off that way, you do come across as a bit of a douche. I have been to enough sporting events where i am wearing rival team jerseys, and if you cant be gracious in a win or a defeat, then maybe you should just stay at home or take it to a local sports lounge.
agreed
it only takes 1 person for people to think that every saints fan is that way. Please try to keep us regarded in a posotive way as you represent all of us in a sense
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
Well, I think that quote was mine and it wont happen again since it's law
but , it’s kinda like telling Brees to stop his chants before the game cause it might make the other team upset or spiking the football after a TD because it’s unsportsman like. The NFL “No Fun League” has spilled over to CSC “Cant Scold Competetors” and takes away that competitive spirit that is in each and every one of us. I will abide by the laws you request unless after your reading my comments, deem me unappropriate to continue to as a member of CSC. Just let me know………………..
It’s your site and you reserve the right to determine acceptable behavior or comments as you see fit. I also appologize to you for having to read any of my comments that were “Rude and Juvenile”. I am also sorry you had to use my comment as an example of getting your point across. Thank you for your time.
My Magnificent Black and Goald Warriors
what are you talking about ?
I thought he was talking to deckape.
I’ve never liked trash talk. I take it seriously and personally. I don’t react the way a trash talker probably expects me to react, so they get offended by my reaction and it’s on. I’m a little too sensitive. Saints fan. You know what I’m talkin’ ’bout.
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
Oh yeah, and if you think Saintsational Dave is too nice or too gutless to call ANYBODY out, specifically and publicly, you are incorrect, sir. I’ve been a victim myself. Forewarned is forearmed. Or something.
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
That's right
if you’re tough enough to dish it out, you’re tough enough to take it.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
My comment on the" Panther encouragement Post"
“Come on guys, Thats why S B Nation has a link to all teams. Nothing wrong with a little ribbing on the opposing teams”
Yes, I am tough enuff to take it and I can also dish it out while being very un- agressive with my comments. I like a “toungue in cheek” comment just to get a rise as though I was sitting next to a competetors fan at the game or Sports bar.
I wecome anyone to click on my dash board and read any of my comments or post as being Trash Talk but while looking, I ask that you also read some of the responces that I do consider trash talk as a reply. I also realize that if I visit another teams blog and make a comment they determine as trash talking, they consider you a Troll which incites derrogatory remarks in return. This does not bother me………..and I got a rise out of them.
I’m just a Fun Loving Guy…………………………………….
My Magnificent Black and Goald Warriors
Maybe I'm making too much out of this and
If my post are out of bounds and I get barred, I appologize in advance. I will continue as I have been and hopefully it’s acceptable. Thank you…….
My Magnificent Black and Goald Warriors
I don't get that!
Your a great poster and can actually spell and make sense! Your solid bro. ! GEAUX GIT UM SAINTS
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 8, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks Man, I appreciate you too !!!
I just felt that my comment was being used as a basis for the new rules about visiting other teams blogs and creating havoc. Trolling they call it. If they want us not to do it, as it is"Rude and Juvenile", they should eliminate a way to do it from this site. I donot represent CSC when I go there. I represent myself and my Saints and if we were of no No consequence, they should not be so scared of us. I have been told so many times to “Fear the Star” it makes me sick. In turn I tell them I want them to win so we get another shot to kick their axx and they get all wired up. Tuff, I say.
My Magnificent Black and Goald Warriors
your comment was NOT used as the basis for the new rules
there have been quite a few incidents with other members as well
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 9, 2010 9:59 AM CST up reply actions
Dave, what if a saints fan
were to join in on Cowteats bashing on, say, the EAGLES site? I’m sure the Eagles would welcome Saints fans who share a mutual dislike of such a pompous over-hyped team. I’m not talking about adamlarson3 type trolling. I’m talking about insightful, refined, anti-cowboy comments on a thread that is already anti-cowboy.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 8, 2010 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
Don't know
probably going to be different for every site
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
There is certainly a difference between good natured smack .....
and offensive trolling but sometimes there’s a pretty fine line that separate the two. This is compounded by the fact that what was intended as a witty comment might be interpreted as offensive by someone else. Often, that invites a retort that causes the whole thing to escalate into a juvenile urination contest. I’ve found the best way to self sensor is to not write anyting on another blog that I wouldn’t say if I were amongst a large group of that blog’s fans face to face.
It can be hard to determine intent on the internet
I like you Drew-Dat. And your freewheelin’ avatar.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
I'm glad you said that.
I don’t like it when other people come over here and do their trash talking. It really spoils a lot of posts around here for me. I would never dream of going on another blog and trash talking their team. There are teams I dislike and have no problem saying so here or in conversation, but to make it a point to go to their blog and talk trash…well, rude and juvenille sounds about right to me.
Forget the nickel and dime, you'd better bring a half- dollar to deal with this team.--Tony Moss, NFL editor
Yeah!!
Making the switch to the trophy. Nice!
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
I believe!
That trophy is OURS!!
Forget the nickel and dime, you'd better bring a half- dollar to deal with this team.--Tony Moss, NFL editor
cool - this trophy thing is catching on...
good idea, Dave
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
Not all trash talking is bad
I gave props to the dirty bird fans on back to back winning seasons and hope they go 9-7 again next year for 3 in a row
And we all know 9-7 wont win the div. so thats a bit of trash talk all in fun
And they took it ok
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 9, 2010 7:49 AM CST up reply actions
rude and juvenile
Why don’t we just all be nice and post stuff like the following
Well the Saints lost to the Cowboys but they are still the best team in the NFL the Cowboys really didn’t beat the Saints; the Saints let the Cowboys win but the Saints are still the better team because they lost their last 3 games and the Cowboys didn’t
The above statement is the denial most on here live by; so you say its not fun to engage in conversation with fans from another team on another site and tell them that there team S**KS and our team is going to kick some butt.
So the proper way to approach this would be " The Cowboys in my opinion is not very good and then explain why and then proceed to explain why in your opinion the Saints are the better team and will win"
You do that, I’ll just tell the truth and tell them there team S**KS and our team will kick there BUTTS, they like and do the same, why because I can
What happened to the flamingos, Deckape?
Having trouble following that last post, man.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 9, 2010 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
DECKAPE
He’s still around. He actually makes sense till we lose. Then all hell breaks lose. LOL He’s a keeper. Entertained us for a week or so.
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 9, 2010 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
??????????
Whatever you said…is probably in question but…
To come on here, as a Saints fan and just say “One and Done”, Saints S___K and just repeated disparaging remarks to insult people who are FOR their team is bully BS which means rude and cowardly. I think there is two of Deckape also…or three…or
Gris Gris Man, Voodoo Surgeon General and Master of Witch Doctory
by Gris Gris Man on Jan 10, 2010 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
Mr. Foolsball Fan
Your back form Witch Dr. voodoo school I see
Here a ggm there a ggm you are the new and improved TROLLMAM
HAHAHAHA
iphone
dave is there a way to have the game day threads auto update for iphone viewing? i’m usually on the road or not at home when the game is on, but i was hoping i could follow the game day thread on my iphone, but i have to refresh the whole page and scroll like 700 times to get to the bottom…. what do you think?
It's possible
you can toggle the “push notification” setting for the mobile site, and that would help(if you have the link to CSC set as an “app”). I don’t think that’ll help, but it’s possible. Probably won’t work until there’s a genuine “app” for SBNation sites(which they should do!!!). I have similar troubles with my iPhone, which has led to me not trying to post anymore on gameday threads. Haven’t tried findinf the “push notification” switch for a safari link, but I’ve thought about it as a simple fix.
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
it's a great idea
but not something I can implement. The SB Nation tech people have been pretty forward thinking so I’m sure there is cool stuff like that on the way eventually.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
There's a built -in spell check, and corrector.
If the word isn’t recognized by the processor, it’s underlined red(like word or openoffice, etc.). If you highlight the word and right-click it, the processor will give you it’s best guesses at what word you’re trying to spell. FYI.
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
It should auto-scroll
I know that when I post from my iPhone that it auto-scrolls to the place it lands in conversation.
by WhoDat_OH on Jan 8, 2010 9:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
So instead of refreshing, just enter a post. Easy-peasy. Hope this helps ya.
by WhoDat_OH on Jan 8, 2010 9:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I need to get back into the top 10 in 2010
no excuse for falling off in 2009. After last night, I need something else to focus on besides what could have been. Great job as always Dave – keep up the great work!
HAHA!!!
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
what's your cap number for 2010?
I’d hate to see you released/traded and end up at some other SB Nation blog…
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
should I start a "Reggie's Out and I'm happy" post for old times guys?
I’ve been slacking on my pimpin’ too. I just feel like there are so many people here now, somebody is already saying what I would say. I don’t want fill this place up with filler info and crap, so I just read a lot more. And I actually work now….kind of a bummer..
Bringing families together through incorrect grammar and incoherent thoughts, don't mention it. It's what I do.
+1000
lets race to see who gets there first
by SpindianSaints on Jan 8, 2010 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
Man
this place oughtta be against the law. It’s addicting. Really though, this is probably the best site I’ve been a part of. Thanks to all for letting me take part.
I'll be your huckleberry- Doc Holliday to Ringo
agreed
this has definitely affected my productivity at work.
"How you climb the Mountain is just as important as how you get down the Mountain. And,so it is with life , which for many of us becomes a gigantic lesson. In the end it all comes down to one word. Grace . Its how you accept winning and loosing,Good Luck and Bad Luck, The Darkness and the Light.
- Jeremy Shockey (via Twitter)
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 8, 2010 9:29 AM CST up reply actions
You and me both
I haven’t developed into a total worthless slob at work, but when I do take a few minutes to regather my thoughts, I usually start by checking out the latest with da Saints and da Chronic.
"I said this early on that this was a good football team, they just maybe had to have a stick put in certain parts of their body to play a little harder in certain places to where we’re able to take interceptions and score touchdowns."--Gregg Williams
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 8, 2010 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
I'm currently going through fantasy football withdrawals
I would also spend a lot of this “work” time researching different players and teams each week to improve my fantasy rosters. It paid off because I won 5 of the 6 fantasy leagues I played in, but now I don’t know what to do with myself. I guess I should resort to doing the most obvious—actual work.
"I said this early on that this was a good football team, they just maybe had to have a stick put in certain parts of their body to play a little harder in certain places to where we’re able to take interceptions and score touchdowns."--Gregg Williams
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 8, 2010 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
unbelievable
this comes from a guy who just started playing last year for the hell of it.
Do yourself a favor: Don’t start smoking crack.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 4:38 PM CST up reply actions
too late :)
You’re right. Last year I got a taste and this year became obsessed. I’ve got to limit myself to just two leagues next year. Six leagues is way too time consuming.
"I said this early on that this was a good football team, they just maybe had to have a stick put in certain parts of their body to play a little harder in certain places to where we’re able to take interceptions and score touchdowns."--Gregg Williams
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 8, 2010 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
and that reminds me of this -
Airplane! is a GREAT movie.
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
My production has gone through the roof
My production has gone through the roof. I found if you push up on the ceiling tiles, they lift up and you can hide your work nicely there while responding to the posts.! That way you look extremely efficient and neatly organized.
Just offhand does anyone know the weight limitations on ceiling tiles?
by Comp on Jan 8, 2010 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
its the first site I hit after laptop boots up
LOVE MY SHOCKMEISTER AND THE COOL BREES!
by N_O_1saintfan on Jan 8, 2010 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
official saints site
For me the CSC is the official saints site,much better than the neworleanssaints.com, congrats to saintsational for writing great articles and posting great stuff
Saints Report is pretty good
HA! just kidding it sucks
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
BAH!! Who moved my cheese?
What happened to MT_always? Out since October. Hope he’s ok and not driven off by his disgust of certain s—-head members (not a personal attack!).
I hate good things that change.
Also I’d like to point out that the comments are grossly inflated by game day thread comments which are usually consist of only a few words. Except for mine.
Many thanks to Saintsational Dave and all the work hours he puts into this blog. Is it any better now than it was in April 2008? Yes, quite a bit better. I remember when I’d come back to the site an hour later and there would be no new comments so I’d have to comment again, trying to get something going. Now I have Do Not Read member lists and it’s still hard to keep up. So everybody, give yourselves a big hand! (Not that way. Perverts. Speaking of, did anyone see the Making the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 2010 Calendar on NFLN? Had to turn it off, most of them looked underage, underfed and underdeveloped to me. Not into that.)
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
growing up as Hans in the 70's/80's
I was often called Han Solo (not too bad a nickname)
or
Hans Ketchup (I’ve heard worse)
or
Heinz Christian Andersen (what kind of combination was this?)
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
I’ve never participated in a game day thread. I can’t imagine what my comment total would be, if I did regularly.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
Getting you to post was easy in those days.
One word: Lito….
I do think being a part of CSC probably took my “fanship” a bit over the edge. What do I care anymore since I just received my tickets for the NFC game.
Who Dat!
Still cautiously optimistic.
Thanks, Dave
It is probably a good thing that I didn’t find this site sooner due to the negative impact it has had on my job performance and marriage. But I can always get a new job and remarried , right?
All joking aside, you’ve done a great job, Dave. I’m gonna buy you a beer if I run into you at the next game as a token of my appreciation. If I don’t run into you, I’ll drink a few in your honor. This site has made the best Saints season even better.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 8, 2010 9:39 AM CST reply actions
Lovely
I made the fan posts list. And my attendance has been constant but my posts have been minimal. Sorry boys and girls. Busy bee these days. My son is a whirlwind (the next coming of Reggie) and almost made me blow my knee out twice with his cutting.
And then we are expecting another one in the summer of this year.
So between the new job, the speed demon that is my son, and time spent practicing and succeeding in doing my part to create the upcoming “chillun” i have had no time to do anything. My apologies.
I have though been following the Saints with a rabid frenzy this season. I honestly think that regardless of the stumbles at the end of the season, this team is going to come out with a vengeance in the playoffs. I will try to contribute as much as i can on this site as my life settles down.
Happy belated new year and a merry “WHO DAT” to you all.
Yeah, I’ve been really busy lately tying to make babies, too. It can be a full-time job, if you put your heart(and other parts of you) into it.
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
been married 3.5 years...
I’m waitin to have them bigheads…not ready yet. everytime i think i want some i go over one of my homies’ crib and see him with his two daughters and how crazy it is for him. Shoot, he can’t even play Madden or Modern Warfare long anymore…i’m just not ready yet.
Don't worry I got your back cuz...
If you think you're not ready, you're not
And if you think you ARE ready, you’re not. Nobody ever is.
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
by MtnExile on Jan 8, 2010 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
And some people just shouldn’t have children.
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
by stujo4 on Jan 8, 2010 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
+ 1 & 2
LOVE MY SHOCKMEISTER AND THE COOL BREES!
by N_O_1saintfan on Jan 8, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Whats a do not read members list
And if you dont answer i guess i’m on it lol
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 8, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
it's in his head
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
A "do not read members list" is...
noun- a compilation of names that will be avoided while reading the comments section of any front-page stories, fanposts, and fanshots. This tactic is effective in increasing one’s enjoyment level while on da chronic. While actually difficult to master, the ability to simply skip past a known undesirable member saves everybody, including yourself, from going through a relentless back and forth that ultimately leads to nothing and possible IBS.
Bringing families together through incorrect grammar and incoherent thoughts, don't mention it. It's what I do.
by asaint on Jan 10, 2010 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'll remember the policy on four letter words.
I usually only ## the middle two letters of these colorful metaphors, but now I’ll remember to ### all but the first. S###!
"I said this early on that this was a good football team, they just maybe had to have a stick put in certain parts of their body to play a little harder in certain places to where we’re able to take interceptions and score touchdowns."--Gregg Williams
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 8, 2010 10:12 AM CST reply actions
####ing great improvements Dave!!!!!
but I think in the 7th paragraph- do you mean “concealed” as opposed to “revealed?”
"I think we agree, the past is over" - George W Bush
"The greatest enemy of knowlege is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge" Stephen Hawking
yes I did
thank you
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
oops- my apologies- I violated the truncating protocol. My Bad
"I think we agree, the past is over" - George W Bush
"The greatest enemy of knowlege is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge" Stephen Hawking
It should read ######g. You've been warned, mister(or missus). ;-)
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
mr
"I think we agree, the past is over" - George W Bush
"The greatest enemy of knowlege is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge" Stephen Hawking
Thanks Dave, for connecting the Who-Dat Nation. And Stuff.
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
This has been up since 2008?
So that means, I’ve been here almost since the beginning? Nice! And I like your rules homie, keep this place classy…great job homie!!!
Don't worry I got your back cuz...
April 2008
with me in charge. It was around before that by someone else, but nothing substantial.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
True Saints fans are classy
True Saints fans are classy because they don’t need a team to prove their worth in life. I get so tired of these bandwagon fans who “claim” a team and then talk much smack after they have won it all. When you ask them “Why do you root for the N## E###### P######## or the D##### C###### (don’t want to violate the no cursing rule!)” They cannot provide a reason other than they won the Superbowl the previous year."
I was born in LA and left young. When I became an adult and could choose my own team (instead of rooting for dad’s team) I chose the Saints, 20+ years ago. I caught holy heck anytime I mentioned I was a Saints fan. I had to endure coming into work and seeing my co-workers with bags on their heads. Co-workers asking have the Saints been eliminated yet? (I always had to figure out when they were mathmatically eliminated from post-season) Call me an eternal optimist, but no matter how this year turns out, I am happy. I know it will be hard being the defending champs, but I am ready for it.
Well, Archie, of course
No not me, him.
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
Every dog has his day kind of thing!
By nature I want underdogs to succeed. I moved to New Orleans in 77 and had a built in underdog. Were is the fun in backing the favorite? Then it became an addiction I’m comfortable with! Well that and when we win the [ I’m saying it out loaud in caps! ] SUPER BOWL I can gloat big time! GEAUX SAINTS
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 8, 2010 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
Nothing wrong with rooting for Dad's team...
If it’s done on your terms and for your own reasons. I was born and raised in the New Orleans area, and moved away in 2000. I still make it back home once or twice a year, and have always and will continue to pull for the Saints. My dad still follows them, but not with as much fervor since he kind of gave up hope years ago.
There are other teams that I like to follow (such as the Steelers,) but none hold a candle to the New Orleans black and gold! You are right—the vast majority of Saints fans are classy, and we have to be sure to show the fans of the other teams how to behave once the Saints join that number (Super Bowl champs!)
"The Saints made the right decision signing Drew Brees-not just in terms of his arm, but because of his heart and mind." - Marshall Faulk
As a new member
this year, I have enjoyed this site immensely. My thanks to all that run this site in such a professional way. I have never posted a story yet but I know I will sometime. I did read the rules when I joined. I believe as CLASSY Saint Fans we should all be PROUD to keep OUR site CLASSY.
Oh Man, I want to be in that number; when the SAINTS go marching in. (To Miami) WHODAT
that's why I stay here...
Plus I think most of the people here are like 25+ (no offense to anyone that isn’t) and there is a general lack of immaturity that I see at other sites. People get mad with you have a different opinion or whatever and treat you like garbage. I mean, I usually just post Reggie related crap and yet people here have been pretty cool here. I lurk on SaintsReport.com a lot, (i never post) and they rip people for posting anything on Reggie…this is my favorite site by far and the moderator(s) make sure it stays that way.
Don't worry I got your back cuz...
I get real sick of the dallas media....
This makes me feel more connected with my team. This and getting wwl on Monday mornings til 7 in da morning (turns into an Arab network) keeps me in touch with the who Dat nation!
Love this site!
Superbowl or bust!
by saints fan in cowboyland! on Jan 8, 2010 11:59 AM CST via mobile reply actions
If you have Sirius...
And listen to 124 Sirius NFL radio, you have to love the love the Saints are getting. Its nice to hear positive comments towards our team. I have yet to hear a negative comment about the Saints chances in the playoffs on the channel.
That’s crazy. WWL am radio? The signal gets weaker near sunrise and the Arab network crowds it out? This is like the 1960’s. Right M-E? Right Drew Dat? You guys are old.
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
You forget
In the 60’s I lived in New Orleans. We could get WWL anytime. With no problem! (I’m mixing my eras, there.)
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
yeah, up here in Louisville, KY (Jeff Duncan's hometown)
I can get a decent WWL signal for 10 minutes of my drive home from work if it’s dark. Even just a few minutes of the Big Chief and the Cajun Cannon doing call-in is a nice bit of nectar…
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
really? In Louisville?
I was surprised when I made it all the way to the Florida panhandle and still had a signal.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 9, 2010 12:37 AM CST up reply actions
yeah, well, it's only at night and it's not that strong a signal
although one year (1991) driving back to Centre College in Danville, KY, after Thanksgiving I did pick up the Saints game vs. the Rams or 49ers…Steve Walsh, Baby was having a rough go of it, and we totally choked up a game we should have won – I remember the ball slipped out of his hand as he tried to spike the ball to kill the clock late in the game and they ruled it a fumble, giving the ball to the bad guys and effectively ending any chance we had to win the game. and then the next year, they added the rule about QB’s and spiking that would have made that play NOT be ruled a fumble anymore…too little, too late!
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
I hereby apologize for that terrible run-on sentence above...I'm trying to finish a late breakfast and get going to the library while trying to put in a quality comment
oops, there I go again – i’ll just log out now and come back when i’m not trying to rush
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
I never listened to WWL in the 60's
Unless I was stuck in my dads car. Back then, it was nothing but news and Perry Como. In those days, I listened to WTIX and WNOE – Great top 40 stations. WNOE had a great show every week night called “Mersey Beat” – nothing but British Invasion groups. Beatles, Stones, Kinks, The Troggs, Them (even thought they were Irish), etc.
WTIX is still around
still plays top 40’s…from the 60’s. Actually listen to it a lot at work. Still has that old school feel.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 9, 2010 12:58 AM CST up reply actions
I remember a long time ago when WTIX was the primary pop station (before WEZB and FM radio in general took over), they used to play “Fire” by the Pointer Sisters (which was a Springsteen cover) and they inserted their call letters into the song. “I’m driving in my caaaaar …. turn on the radioooo … (WTIX)”. Super ghey. No idea why that popped into my head. I’ll shut up now.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
by coldpizza on Jan 10, 2010 1:47 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
BOOM! I remember that, too!
Our bus driver (it was one guy, but he was called Mr. Nick on the early run, and Mr. Joe on the afternoon run – I have no idea why) listened to that station and we’d hear that on the bus ALL THE TIME.
“But when we kiss….oooooooo…FIRE!” and then there’s the Elmer Fudd version…I think Walton and Johnson played that one all the time…
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 10, 2010 11:32 AM CST up reply actions
Wwl out of NO from 7pm to 7am
Then it turns into a middle eastern radio network. Forgive me for my backwood southern slangs.
by saints fan in cowboyland! on Jan 8, 2010 12:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
oh there you are, see above.
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
When I was a child, KOMA Oklahoma City only came in after sundown. In the early ’70’s, we could get WLS Chicago at night. Of course, we were FM snobs by then (stereo!) and only listened to the Manhattan FM station. Manhattan, KS.
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
by the way, Stu, love that trophy
we will be hoisting that one first…and then lombardi 2 weeks later
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it’s ugly. But it’s the next step. They’ve won the NFC South before. Have to break new ground. A LOT of ground would be good.
Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble, très bien ensemble.
and then with the Beatles again
just genuinely curious…what moves you to change your signature line?
I love looking up the lyrics/movie quotes when I’m clueless
by the way, last year at this time, we shared some words on the greatness of Eastwood in Gran Torino…have you seen his work in INVICTUS? I’m looking forward to seeing it.
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
I don’t know about that Invictus thing. I always thought Morgan Freeman was overrated. When I see him now I think of car wrecks with women who are not his wife.
Got to keep moving. If you’re not moving, you’re dying. Clooney says something like that in Up In The Air. Pretty good film, I thought. And that Polish chick uses a body double in the nude scene. Nice.
Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble, très bien ensemble.
Freeman overrated?
Surely you’ve seen Shawshank Redemption.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 9, 2010 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
9.2 on IMDB
Seen it, not a big fan. Tim Robbins was good, made Morgan better. Stephen King is so ’80’s.
Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble, très bien ensemble.
Every time a watch that, the dramatic scene that ends with a guard announcing that he’s going to go “pinch a loaf” makes me burst out in giggles. I’m a juvenile.
"Think about that statement and all its implications for a second. The New England Patriots did not play up to the level of the New Orleans Saints." -Pat Yasinskas
by FuSoYa on Jan 9, 2010 11:00 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
me too! and I say that 3 times a week - my wife loves it (sarcastic font)
a friend of my Dad used to call it “letting loose with a southbound”
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
Getting in a car wreck with a woman who’s not your wife doesn’t make you a bad person! It’s happened to me more times than car wrecks with women that were my wife. That aside, Freeman is one of the great actors of our time.
or, in other words (from Shawshank) "Get busy living, or get busy dying"
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 1:00 PM CST up reply actions
or Bob
That he not busy being born
Is busy dying.
And the people who gain the world and lose their soul, they don't know. They can't see. Are you one of them?
I don't remember Bill Murray saying that in "What About Bob?" - joke
your citation is much classier than mine…
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
- ?
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
ok, a little pudding love and then a poncho reference in your signatures, but I'm just a bit slow on what the poncho significance is
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
you didn't get that eggnog at BOA stadium did you?
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
This is what Bob told Jeremy Shockey......
regarding what it will be like for him and the Saints on Feb. 7 in Miami.
“The tide will come up
When the winds will stop
and the breeze will cease to be breathin’.
Like the stillness in the wind
’Fore the hurricane begins,
The hour when our ship comes in.
We shall rise
With the sleep still in our eyes
And we’ll jerk from our beds and think we’re dreamin’.
But we’ll pinch ourselves and squeal
And know that it’s for real,
The hour when our ship comes in.
Our foes will raise their hands,
Sayin’ you must meet all our demands,
But we’ll shout from the bow your days are numbered.
And like Pharaoh’s tribe,
They’ll be drowned in the tide,
And like Goliath, they’ll be conquered."
i love this site
so many great posters.
now lets got out and win this motherf******** superbowl!!
Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom.
DANNY BLANCHFLOWER
no concern for post superbowl win letdown and depression?
I’m willing to brave it. But I know it’s coming. Then what’s left? Repeat? Threepeat? Wouldn’t that be nice?
I lost ten points just for being in the right place at exactly the wrong time.
Letdown? Depression?
Once the Saints win the Super Bowl, my face assumes a stupid grin that won’t go away until at least the first home game of 2010.
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
naw, we should call it Reg-peat or Re-PT, or Brees-peat
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Bre-peet
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 9, 2010 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
Great Job Dave!
I love coming to this site everyday when i get home to check it out! Thanks for all the hard work you put into it.
Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!
Now that the new rules are in place, I need one last hurrah!
1.) Alright, let’s see . . . need to say some kind of profanity . . . hmmm . . . KURWA MAC!
2.) Need to insult someone on a person level . . . hmmm . . . got it . . . Saintsational, deep down, is truly a Falcons fan!
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by TheBobLoblawBlog on Jan 8, 2010 1:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Now that that's out of my system, hopefully I can be a productive community member at CSC!
(All joking aside, love the new rules, and thanks for running such a great Saints website!)
by TheBobLoblawBlog on Jan 8, 2010 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
glad to see all the Sunny love
I posted about the Kitten Mittons back in September/October and could hear crickets.
That show is pretty bleeping hilarious!
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
I don't watch the show
but apparently, I need to start watching. Right up my alley.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2010 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
Love the site...
Used to browse the Yahoo Saints message boards every now and then, but I started losing brain cells. It’s good have some intelligent footballers to talk to.
I'm not sure about the new rules.
24 hour waiting period is not my favorite, but I can live with that.
This site is awesome. I’ve been playing on here since before it became part of sb nation. I guess that’s since the beginning. And we’re finally getting to the point of having a solid group of posters. It’s far better than Tigerdroppings, for example. The fanposts are amazing! It used to be that Saintsational had all the best posts by so far it wasn’t even worth making comparisons. But now I’m frequently surprised to see people crunching numbers and really coming up with new stuff! It’s great! And for the most part discussion is civil, pleasant, and members are welcoming of the opposing fans. I think all of this is important.
But I am not too keen about the new rules. They seem hastily written, wordy, and are overkill. On the other hand, I liked the Falcoholic’s rules. It was a one liner like “be nice to people and stuff. We’re homers so deal with it.” Straight forward.
I also think it’s really not a good idea for CSC to describe the spam content in its rules. I know it’s tongue in cheek but it’s not exactly in good taste either.
If you really want to put some user agreements on CSC, I suggest you consider a legal disclaimer rather than posting rules. Legal disclaimers don’t really offer you a lot of protection but they make people feel like they do.
Keep up the good work!
it's kind of funny seeing people comment on the 24-hour waiting pd.
we’re all already members, so it won’t impact our ability to post at all…
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2010 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, but we experience the wait when looking at other sb nation sites
I wanted to discuss on the dallas site this season and didn’t sign up early. It ended up being a waste and I never posted to their site.
I hear what you're saying xen
it’s a rule that might block out some quality people and turn them off initially. But the thinking is that if they really are quality, and they really want to contribute here, they will wait. Stupid trolls will not.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 9, 2010 12:41 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Theoretically it makes sense.
Realistically? Some of the trolls might get filtered but probably not too many. And most of the spammers are probably automated scripts. They’ll just keep trying to post automatically every day or two until they get something through. And keep it up until they get banned.
and the farther we go in the playoffs the more trolls that are going to be dropping by
good rule
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 9, 2010 8:19 AM CST up reply actions
It's definitely a good idea to take the pressure off the moderators.
I’m sure the trolls keep you busy. I also am really impressed at the lack of spam (or trolls, for that matter) on our message boards.
This is really the website of Saintsational. That everyone who posts feels it’s a community site or “their site” is testament to how well the site is run and moderated.
all moderators need some good Billy Goats Gruff to help with all the trolls under the bridges...
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
because you wanted to congratulate them on their fine season?
HA. Not bloody likely.
Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble, très bien ensemble.
I do pre-game discussion about tactics, not trash talk, and
I do not enjoy post game bs. Post game I usually try to make the opposing fans feel a little better about things. What is the point of talking trash after you’ve won?
But I actually do congratulate other fans. It’s pretty endearing and makes them like the Saints, New Orleans, and Louisiana a lot more. I feel like we’re ambassadors for this state. I mean, you get one or two people to start thinking of how nice it is here, they tell their friends, and sooner or later decide to come visit, etc. I think that stuff is important beyond just the football games. It can really make a difference in people’s lives. Before Katrina I thought New Orleans should be a destination of choice for pretty much anyone looking to have the fun Vegas-type holiday. Now I think it’s even better for that but getting people back here hasn’t happened as quickly as I’d expected. Every little bit helps. So even though I thoroughly dislike some of the other teams, I still respect them and can congratulate them on victories, even when those victories come at our expense or due to crap calls from the refs which happen more often than not.
true that, XEN
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
by Hans Petersen on Jan 9, 2010 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
I found this site by accident and..........
want to thank everyone for hours upon hours of entertainment, information and good old fashion Bull shi’ng, well, we all know what bulls do. My wife does not get as upset at all the time that I spend on this site as she has over, well lets just say that this site is wife and tailgate approved. Being somewhat isolated up here in what some refer to as Shreveport, Texas it’s good to converse with people who have a subject of common interest. The fan base is growing up here, however we will have to see if they are still fans next year before we can validate any claim regarding the conversion of some of the large number of Cowgirl faithfull that occupy these parts. Oh, Was that O.K. New rules violation?? Anywho, Thanks Guys.
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CADDO my wife likes me hanging here. It's free. The porn sites are not! LMN'sO
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 8, 2010 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 9, 2010 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
GREAT board! I will watch my cussing. LOL GEAUX GIT UM SAINTS
by saints-fan-in-miss on Jan 8, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions
CSC's second season is gonna be even better than Saved By The Bell's second season!!!!
"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." -- Bobby McCray
I DON'T MIND MAKING HISTORY
playoffs starting
can’t wait to see who the saints play. who will it be?? I think it will be philly.
Bear
I think I'd like to see it be Philly
but I don’t know if they match up too well with Dallas, especially in Dallas. I’m expecting it to be the winner of Green Bay/Arizona, but we’ll see. We’ll take whoever we get, and take care of business in our dome!
"The Saints made the right decision signing Drew Brees-not just in terms of his arm, but because of his heart and mind." - Marshall Faulk
Thanks Dave
For all of your hard work. I know it’s gotta be a labor of love keeping up with this on top of your regular nine to five job. I appreciate MOST everyone on here…nah, just joshing. I do appreciate everyone, and try to read all the posts and stories. I decided to join this group after checking out many of the others, and I’m glad I did! Just wish I had more time to devote to taking part—maybe that can be my resolution for 2010!
"The Saints made the right decision signing Drew Brees-not just in terms of his arm, but because of his heart and mind." - Marshall Faulk
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