I guess this is goodbye

[Bpm0014]

Why would anyone even have to use a fake name to participate on a chat board??? So weird. I love the fact that we have to use our real name and be verified and held accountable for what we say.

[sportscardtheory]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Why would anyone even have to use a fake name to participate on a chat board??? So weird. I love the fact that we have to use our real name and be verified and held accountable for what we say.

When I registered 10 years ago, I thought "Why would anyone join a chat board that asks for personal information?" Doxxing, stolen identity, stalkers, nasty people with vendettas having access to your info, etc. I still think it's crazy to force people to post their personal info due to the reasons listed, but whatever. I'm not doing anything wrong. It's still risky to put yourself and others out there, even more so now than 10 years ago.

[asphaltman]

So does anyone else wish baseball would throw out the infield fly rule ?

[jhs5120]

Originally Posted by asphaltman

So does anyone else wish baseball would throw out the infield fly rule ?

I think the infield fly rule is a necessity. I would personally throw out the ground rule double. If the ball bounces into the stands, it's still playable. Fans can try to hide the ball from the player or throw the ball back.

[packs]

Originally Posted by jhs5120

I think the infield fly rule is a necessity. I would personally throw out the ground rule double. If the ball bounces into the stands, it's still playable. Fans can try to hide the ball from the player or throw the ball back.

I always thought it should be a ground rule triple. Hitting the ball into the stands on a fly is 4 bases, the next best thing seems like 3 and not 2.

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Why would anyone even have to use a fake name to participate on a chat board??? So weird. I love the fact that we have to use our real name and be verified and held accountable for what we say.

it is not “so weird.” I bet it was 10 years that I lurked on this board before registering. I just didn’t feel comfortable handing over personal info just to talk about baseball cards. after I semi-retired and had more time on my hands, I decided to go ahead and register. I never thought about registering under a fake name, but I can understand why someone would do it.

as for The inconsistencies, that is one of the consistencies of this board. there are a large number of members who routinely post opinions with no name on their posts. oldjudge has more than 3000 posts and is quite active praising and bashing companies and people yet none of his posts currently contain his name. I don’t mind the rule now, and when I did, I chose not to post. it would be nice if the rule was enforced for everyone, especially when it is touted all the time.

[pokerplyr80]

This thread is an unfortunate example of what's wrong with this site. Way too much negativity and guys complaining about everything. Now people have a problem with where Leon gets advertising money from to support this free site? If it bothers you that much go find another free site to complain about. See how long it takes you to get banned if you complain about their advertisers and how the owner conducts his or her business.

[Peter_Spaeth]

The logic of the argument kind of reminds me of Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men.

I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself, to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and than questions the manner in which I provide it.