What do you want from me? I call em like I see em. And I assure you, I am not the only one with my thoughts on Chap.thegrahamcrackr said:
Artest gone for the season
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Gee! said:
Well then, lets do each other a favor.
Speak your thoughts with those who share them, or at the very least in another forum than the Phx Suns. We really don't need/want this here. There are several other places this can be discussed, but it doesn't belong here. I might even join in if a discussion gets started else where.
Also, feel free to share thoughts on the Suns here, but do not attack our members. You also went after Slin, so it isn't just your contempt for Chap. It may fly on the Cards board, but it is defintely looked down upon here.
Thanks.
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Damn. Wallace hits two straight 3's to send the game into OT vs the Bobcats. 
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For what it's worth, Gee, I was invited to join purplepalace, and there was absolutely nothing in the invitation -- nor in the way that the invitation was extended -- that implied I should leave this board.
The idea that someone should participate in only one board at a time is just plain silly.
The idea that someone should participate in only one board at a time is just plain silly.
wow yet another personal attack.Chaplin said:
maybe you and graham should get a room.
seeing as though he is registered on your site.
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I'm not going to condone what went on the other night. Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson were out of line, certainly. I do have a question though: How long are the fans suspended for?
It seems like the people who start a fight should be prepared to finish it. And, just as a sidenote, if you think you are prepared to fight Ron Artest, you are not very intelligent. Still, let's get some facts straight:
Artest fouled Wallace and it was questionable whether it really was unquestionably hard. After that, he was not involved in any fighting. Some say he took the high road, not being provoked into fighting the Pistons. Others say he took the cocky road, laying on the table, obviously mocking the situation. Both are probably right.
Then a fan, obviously upset that his team was losing. I would be too. But since when does that give you the right to throw beer at somebody? Paying 30 dollars does not give you the right to throw objects at somebody, even if the guy is an athlete who plays tough basketball and raps on the side.
And where did all of those fans get off throwing ice, beer, soda, and even chairs at Jermaine O'neal? I almost wish the police hadn't been able to get a firm hold of Jermaine O'neal. It would've been funny to see 20 guys get beat up even more for throwing stuff at somebody for no real reason.
Again, I want to say that I'm not condoning the players' actions. The way I see it, though, virtually everyone who wasn't involved with the altercation are going to side with the fans. They can do whatever they want as far as suspensions, and I can't really argue with that. But, in addition, I think the NBA should identify each and every fan involved in the altercation and see to it that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Every single fan who thought the ticket they bought were free-passes to assault big black dudes should be punished. All I know is, where I'm from, if somebody throws something at you, you're allowed, even expected to retaliate. And Ron Artest wasn't my neighbor.
I'm from suberbia.
It seems like the people who start a fight should be prepared to finish it. And, just as a sidenote, if you think you are prepared to fight Ron Artest, you are not very intelligent. Still, let's get some facts straight:
Artest fouled Wallace and it was questionable whether it really was unquestionably hard. After that, he was not involved in any fighting. Some say he took the high road, not being provoked into fighting the Pistons. Others say he took the cocky road, laying on the table, obviously mocking the situation. Both are probably right.
Then a fan, obviously upset that his team was losing. I would be too. But since when does that give you the right to throw beer at somebody? Paying 30 dollars does not give you the right to throw objects at somebody, even if the guy is an athlete who plays tough basketball and raps on the side.
And where did all of those fans get off throwing ice, beer, soda, and even chairs at Jermaine O'neal? I almost wish the police hadn't been able to get a firm hold of Jermaine O'neal. It would've been funny to see 20 guys get beat up even more for throwing stuff at somebody for no real reason.
Again, I want to say that I'm not condoning the players' actions. The way I see it, though, virtually everyone who wasn't involved with the altercation are going to side with the fans. They can do whatever they want as far as suspensions, and I can't really argue with that. But, in addition, I think the NBA should identify each and every fan involved in the altercation and see to it that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Every single fan who thought the ticket they bought were free-passes to assault big black dudes should be punished. All I know is, where I'm from, if somebody throws something at you, you're allowed, even expected to retaliate. And Ron Artest wasn't my neighbor.
I'm from suberbia.
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This is kind of an ironic thread. The parallels are intriguing!
In Detroit, fans thought they would be protected by the police, the culture of the NBA, and the entitlement they get from buying a ticket. On this board, we see people arguing, feeling a sense of entitlement and protection by being a fan and by being behind a computer screen.
In Detroit, Ron Artest, Ben Wallace, Jermaine O'neal, Stephen Jackson and others acted childishly, not thinking about the consequences of their actions and forgetting all inhibitions. Here, we act childishly, getting in verbal fights for no good reason.
In Detroit, a fight ensued when it would've been more prudent to take the high road. Here? Ditto.
I may not be the one to judge, but it seems hypocritical to criticize a group of people for starting a childish quarrel, and in the process, starting your own. Obviously, there's a difference between throwing fists and typing words, but it's fundimentally similar.
In Detroit, fans thought they would be protected by the police, the culture of the NBA, and the entitlement they get from buying a ticket. On this board, we see people arguing, feeling a sense of entitlement and protection by being a fan and by being behind a computer screen.
In Detroit, Ron Artest, Ben Wallace, Jermaine O'neal, Stephen Jackson and others acted childishly, not thinking about the consequences of their actions and forgetting all inhibitions. Here, we act childishly, getting in verbal fights for no good reason.
In Detroit, a fight ensued when it would've been more prudent to take the high road. Here? Ditto.
I may not be the one to judge, but it seems hypocritical to criticize a group of people for starting a childish quarrel, and in the process, starting your own. Obviously, there's a difference between throwing fists and typing words, but it's fundimentally similar.
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Sure am, and my activity here hasn't dropped a notch. Am I supposed to only post on one board?
And so much for my last post I guess
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Chaplin said:
personally i am glad to have chaplin back. chaplin didnt leave this board with any hard feeling and he has been a true fan of the suns all of his time here. it is always nice to have more true fans here. people who have followed this team and been supportive all the time and in that chaplin has never changed.
i guess that is the hard part about the suns doing so well this season all the bandwagan fans come out of the woodwork.
I never said anything about not being able to post on another board. The way it came about though was under-handed.thegrahamcrackr said:Sure am, and my activity here hasn't dropped a notch. Am I supposed to only post on one board?
And so much for my last post I guess
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Gee! said:
gee! light up. there is no reason for you to be attacking gram or chaplin. please give it a rest. someone has to start websites sometime and i am thankful for the people who went to the work of doing it.
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Wow. Bobcats have hit the lead. They were down 4 with 40 secs to go. Still in the 2nd OT.
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Damn. Pistons won by a pont! Their fans didn't deserve such a great game after their disgraceful behaviour the other night.
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this suspension is totally justified. Artest is a safety risk to everyone ON THE COURT and off it at this point.
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Gee! said:
Geez man, give it a rest.
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Um, I almost got banned a year ago for talking mess during the football offseason.Chaplin said:
I grew up playing and watching basketball.
And no, them pics aint funny with the current legal problems G-Unit is going thru.
Sorry, just cuz it aint a guitar band, doesnt mean some people agree with you. I take offense to those pics.
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If you take offense to those pictures you have more serious problems.
Who cares about G-Units legal problems? That hardly has anything to do with why the covers are funny anyway.
Who cares about G-Units legal problems? That hardly has anything to do with why the covers are funny anyway.
Calling names?Chaplin said:
Does "feeble mind' jog your memory?
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Joe is right. This is not a place for these little games to be played. I am going back and deleting the posts I made in response to the things you've posted and the arguement you started.
My apologies to Joe and everyone else for having to read all this stuff...
My apologies to Joe and everyone else for having to read all this stuff...
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Even in a apology you get a shot in on me.Chaplin said:
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Gee! said:
Look, again, I'm not apologizing to you, as much as you think I owe you one--so you're taking it the wrong way--I'm apologizing to the rest of the board for letting you get me in a conversation that is worthless.
That said, I'm done. Do whatever you want.
Wow, you thought I was thinking that was towards me? You really are an ego maniac. i simply said you cant resist digging a insult in my side.Chaplin said:
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