You can stop right there. My rule of thumb for post deletions and banning only happen when the arguments start being about the posters and not the points being made about the game/players. And keep in mind that refs delete posts AND any posts that quote the post that gets deleted, so that's why sometimes there are big gashes made in post count.
- stashu

Right, but when it comes to little jabs back and forth between posters there is too much grey area in judging what is truly offensive and what isn't. Too many different people out there in the world. Its never going to work itself out. The only way to assure you account for everyone's sensitivities is to take it to such an extreme level that it completely takes the enjoyment out of the website for the reader, mainly those who like to comment and debate. If someone is overly sensitive to the point where they feel like they must continuously argue at a rapid pace, or resort to using egregious language, then IMO thats when authority should step in. But other than that most of the poster vs poster arguing should just be left alone, have everyone act as if it didnt happen. Have the adults move on and not have to carry on like children. Not worth the trouble if you ask me. Id rather have a crowded house that might get somewhat rowdy from time to time than an empty one thats PG rated . It should all be fun in the end, no need to take this so seriously. Not trying to argue, just felt like i should explain further.

Now enough of this. Its game time.

You quoted his post and bold his last sentence. Then said stop right there.
- Elbows15

That's not where he stopped though

You guys catch the swipe Edzo took at Stalberg about the fourth line being where he belongs. Not that he's wrong........

Well it's nice to see that VERSTEEG is still playing with head up his A!$

I think its okay to have refs to ban people who are clearly going out of bounds with their comments.

But the problem lies in defining what "clearly out of bounds" is.

I think for a hockey fan site this site has become a tad too "anal" so to speak when trying to define what is or isnt out of bounds.

I've seen far too many warnings or references to posts that, for anyone who is truly an adult, should not be taken as seriously as they are, or in no way should be found offensive to the point that it needs to be addressed by a form of authority.

IMO, unless someone is dumb enough to do something like using the "N" word, or threatening a family member, or bringing up personal info, or if they're some sort of non stop spamming troll, then there shouldn't be any consequences or even warnings of any kind that fuel what becomes an ongoing debate. There should be nothing, just get on with the hockey conversation. The more and more you try to further restrict what can be said, the more and more controversy there will be, and all readers will see will be non hockey related BS stemming from conversations about breaking rules or what not(like this very post). And they wont return. It seems like at least every other blog now there will be a debate about a post that went out of bounds(allegedly), or someone who got banned, and then it snowballs from there, then all of a sudden the place dies down and the hockey talk stops.

So, do u really wanna work that hard to nail down every little thing that could possibly be considered offensive ? Good luck. Thats hard enough to do in person, let alone online reading text. Or would you rather let the adults handle themselves, police what is only TRULY offensive and out of bounds, and thus allow for far more readers and fans?

I still like it here, and im not blaming this recent downspell on anyone in particular, but it really isn't the right way you should run the place. The standards for the code of conduct on the message boards of a hockey fan site should not be that strict. This site should be a source of entertainment and information for fans above all else, and with the recent times i fear its a bit too dull, and as a result there isn't nearly as much information. Wish everyone would just loosen up, make up, get along, and remember that we're all here for the same reason in the first place. GO HAWKS!
- SimpleJack

Well written. Great post SJ! Hopefully no one has taken offense to your well reasoned point.

Carcillo selling out to block a Webber shot...BALLS!!

You guys catch the swipe Edzo took at Stalberg about the fourth line being where he belongs. Not that he's wrong........


- jhawk159

I was half listening and thought thats what I heard..

Well written. Great post SJ! Hopefully no one has taken offense to your well reasoned point.


- HawkintheD

Thx. I tried to keep it classy enough.

Carcillo selling out to block a Webber shot...BALLS!!
- southernhawk

Yeah i loved his effort on that shift.

.......and a goal!!!!!!!!!

Greeeeeezy goal by DA HAWKS

There's some chirping going on down there....might get interesting

I like how Edzo is calling out Ribeiro...seak Carcillo on him!!,

final minute goal strikes again..

I like how Edzo is calling out Ribeiro...seak Carcillo on him!!,
- Hawks7

Its coming

Outplayed pretty thoroughly there. Lucky its only 1-1. Knew the Preds would be tough in their own building.

Backes being Backes..Again. What an ass.

Bickel was great vs philly.....now he fly by Bickel

Backes being Backes..Again. What an ass.
- Elbows15

What did he do now?

Backes being Backes..Again. What an ass.
- Elbows15

And you're shocked by this? Just tuning up his game for Saturday.

And you're shocked by this? Just tuning up his game for Saturday.
- TexasFlood

Seabrook is gonna be lucky to make it out alive. I really hope nothing too crazy happens...

What did he do now?
- jhawk159

Crosschecked D. Sedin in the back after the play and then face washed him. Then hid behind the ref when Bieksa came in.

Seabrook is gonna be lucky to make it out alive. I really hope nothing too crazy happens...
- SimpleJack

Yeah. I'm expecting an attempted payback from last spring. Actually, I think you'll see runs and cheap shots all over the ice.

Crosschecked D. Sedin in the back after the play and then face washed him. Then hid behind the ref when Bieksa came in.
- Elbows15

Bieksa woulda got his ass beat......but I say (frank) both of them

Yeah. I'm expecting an attempted payback from last spring. Actually, I think you'll see runs and cheap shots all over the ice.
- TexasFlood

Seabrook just needs to get his butt end ready. Do it once and they will stop.

Bieksa woulda got his ass beat......but I say phuc both of them
- southernhawk

Bieksa would beat the poop out of Backes. Backes is a tough guy against smaller players.