Revisiting a Poll: Invite Rival Fans?

OK, I think it's about that time that revisit a question I posed on forum members a few months back...

Do we invite some other fans in, a la CaliMSU?

I have a few in mind that I would personally invite.

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I WILL BE CLOSING THIS POLL ON THURSDAY.

I personally don't have a problem with rival fans on a moderated board. The problem with mlive is that it's basically unmoderated.

I think we need an outside perspective in order for the board to be complete, but yes monitor their actions closely.

We had a Penn State fan here for a while who, much like the majority of PSU nation, was making some really lame excuses for JoePa's handling of (or lack thereof) the Sandusky drama. I really wanted to say some things but I kept quiet wanting to keep peace here.

I guess I'm the odd man out on this. I don't care for an outsider perspective. 10 years ago, I liked debating/arguing with them. I don't anymore.

That pedd state fan is also a sparty. Just sayin'...

I voted yes. We need more participation. There are days where the site is dead even during football season. I think adding some other fans would help but they need to be on a short leash.

I agree Willie, but not WYD or az

fishgoblue22 wrote:

I agree Willie, but not WYD or az

Funny you mention those two...it's WYD who specifically inquired and sparked this post to begin with.

I'm thinking folks like NDBacker (if we could ever find him), calimsu and........possibly WYD.

But here's the thing. I don't want to invite folks like this if we're going to lose some of the most active posters (Fish and WH). I personally would be willing to sacrifice more traffic and differing opinions to ensure that solid posters like that don't fade away.

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I wouldn't leave. I used to think WYD was ok, then I realized he is passive aggressive.

MichiganFootball13 wrote:

Congrats on your 2500th post Admin!

Thanks, dude!

That's actually pretty crazy.

No azzholes or vegas, if they actually are two people.

No it would only be the civil ones who are capable of having legitimate conversations.

Admin wrote:

fishgoblue22 wrote:

I agree Willie, but not WYD or az

But here's the thing. I don't want to invite folks like this if we're going to lose some of the most active posters (Fish and WH).

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Admin wrote:

fishgoblue22 wrote:

I agree Willie, but not WYD or az

But here's the thing. I don't want to invite folks like this if we're going to lose some of the most active posters (Fish and WH). I personally would be willing to sacrifice more traffic and differing opinions to ensure that solid posters like that don't fade away.

Don't worry about me. It's not the end of the world if some outside folk come here. I'll live as long as they are civil.

I just prefer being among people who agree with me.

That's boring WH, why do you think that I talk to republicans? Whoops, sorry no politics.....

Since you (Addy) seem to want a non-Australian ballot (not joking; you just want to identify opinions with names) I voted "A". I don't mind objective fans of opposing teams coming and discussing football. Just so, as everyone agrees, they keep it focused and civil. Translation: no AZ's...even though these days he's likely nowhere to be seen. Or heard. (Just smelled). NDbacker, calimsu, NCHawk, et al are fine with me. WYD, well, borderline. Some good stuff, some homerisms. (FTR---one I really wish we could get is Brutus06...though I know he left the other board due to serious personal/family issues, never to return).

As Willie phrased it, a short leash would be needed for some...

I'm like most of the others...bring them in but delete them as soon as they turn Az like morons!!!

Go Blue!!!!

WolverineHistorian wrote:

I just prefer being among people who agree with me.

Hahaha....things would be a whole lot easier if we could have that in every aspect of life, huh?

I feel like this board is well established with M fans that are on the same page as far as "trolls" are concerned. While we do have our share of OT posts, it's clearly mostly football here and as long as we can keep it that way I'd be in favor of letting rival fans come and mix it up.

sandyeggo_blue wrote:

as long as we can keep it that way I'd be in favor of letting rival fans come and mix it up.

Agree 100%.