Southern Hospitality
by: gambitxxx
After 1 year in this community my top 10 list of things I need to vent about.
Aug 12, 2008 | 10:32AM | report this

There aren't a lot of things that set me off or make me all that mad. I'm a pretty laid back person and don't complain all that much. However I've been part of this community for a year now and there are things that go on around here that not only bother me but as you see now it's set me off in a complaining manner. So here is my list of things over the year that I've come to loath.

1.At times there's more hate here than at a Ku Klux Klan rallly. If someone doesn't agree with you it's very easy to just make a point and move on. No need for all the hate and name calling. It's immature and di####able to say the least.

2. People who post something that is a sentence or two long as if it's a messege board. I can't quite understand why they do this or why they don't understand the difference between a messege board and a blog. It really baffles me as to why they have a hard time understanding that.

3.Trolls,Trolls and more Trolls. There are more of them around here than some Mother goose story. They make up the bigger percentage of haters and spew there ignorance all over the place because it doesn't fall in line with what they think. Even worse than them are the ones who do it just to cause an uproar.

4. Those that think they are the know all that ends all of any said sport. Nobody here is an expert...in fact the so called experts aren't even experts. If that was the case they'd have put Vegas out of business by now. That isn't going to happen, so to those people I say get over yourself.

5. The people who run this site have to be the worst. I know I'll probably be gagged for this but I don't care. I've been gagged for less and my life didn't suddenly end there. However the point I'm trying to make is this. If Fox really wanted to they could stop these spammers. It's not rocket science and I have seen less spammers on myspace than this site. I'm not going to blame the spammers at all. They are doing what the site has allowed them to do. 

Not only does this bother me but I have written and done everything possible to let them know nothing I post ever shows up in recently commented when in fact it has been commented on. Even worse if I have posted something that has 20 or so comments and another blogger has 10 but it's 5 more than anyone but myself, their post is up there and not mine. Oh well, screw it life goes on but I had to add it to the list.

6. Those that complain about the simplest things. Such as if you spelled a players name wrong from their respective team. Give me a break it isn't that big of a deal. It in no way,shape or form affected you. It didn't detract from the point someone was trying to get across. Also if you mispell a certain word they want to complain about it and ask the question " Does anyone proof read or are there no editors?" News flash people...not everyone is a great speller and sometimes you just look over it while looking for any mistakes. It happens and if will not affect your life in a negative way.

7. Those people who think all Southerners are uneducated and have some rediculous belief that we all think that "The South will rise again." Are you kidding me, One of the reasons prejudice will not die is because people like this will not allow it to. I've travelled to many states and have found country folks everywhere. In fact I've seen just as much farm life and country up North as I've seen down South. Maybe if these people would get around more than just their own city they'd realize this.

8. Those bloggers have 3 or more post back to back affectively pushing someone elses post to the back pages. It's a selfish act on their part. If you need and want to be heard that much why not put all you have to say in one post. Fox does not limit how long your post can be as it does with the comments.

9. Those that post there stuff in a section that it doesn't belong. I have heard all the reasons why and frankly the only one that made any sense is when you try to tag it right and it just never shows up. I can understand that as it has happened to me many times.

However those that post basketball in the NFL section for no any other reason are just self centerd. If you are a good,informative and also comment on others blog post then people will read what you have to say and return the favor in kind.

10. Last but not least this is the most recent one. Those that are infatuated with this whole Brett Favre fiasco. After the hundreds of post on this subject there isn't anything left to say. Yes both Brett Favre and the Packers went about this all the wrong way. He's now a Jet and can we move on.

So there's my list of the things that over the past year have gotten to me. If you like you can comment about the things that have in some way or another botherd you. Thx for reading and sorry for ranting but my the#### says to always talk about the things that bother you and maybe, just maybe you might feel better after. So far so good and I'm sure after another year I'll have more to rant about.

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HotfootLori
Aug 12, 2008
12:11 PM
I hope you feel better, gambit. I'm quite sure I've been quilty of most of that at some point during my one year tenure here as well. But, I'm glad to be here and glad you are here. Love to hear everyone's opinions whether I agree or not.

Have a great Tuesday darlin!

justanotherfan
Aug 12, 2008
12:19 PM
gambitxxx
With all of the technical difficulties that the forum now has. The place has become as welcoming as dengue fever in an arrid desert environment. There again perhaps that's just the way that Fox likes it ? So that it can revert to the banal and ridiculous.

Never mind those who try to point out what they deem to be a genuine mistake. It's not worth getting enraged about at all. Hell have you not seen the mistakes made by the so called professionals who are placed infront of us to offer us their own opinions ?
Take it from me gambitxxx enjoy yourself as you deem fit here and let everyone else get on doing their own thing.

At the end of the day there are things that are far more improtant. Such as life itself !





justan' aka tophatal ..........

gambitxxx
Aug 12, 2008
12:33 PM
lori,
I can't recall one time that I've thought anything negative about you...then again I am a sucker for beautiful woman.

I'm no angel and am not perfect by any means. Point is I do my best and try to stay realatively peaceful in life. Just sometimes I can only take things for so long. I thought that after 1 year it was time to vent my frustrations.

thx for commenting ma'chere.

Justan',
Always enjoy your insightful comments. The tech. problems have to be the biggest problem I've had with this sight. For a corp. that makes sooooo damn much money you'd think this wouldn't be happening. However such isn't the case and I think fox is fine with that, which is very sad when you think aout it.

As for those people who like to nit pick. I don't respond to them. As I said I a pretty laid back guy nad I can brush it off. Also you are right life is worth more than a blog post or any website.

As always thx for dropping in and commenting.

Hanahan
Aug 12, 2008
12:39 PM
I agree with most of your list, gambit. Except for
#4, I am an expert...lol.

The spammers don't bother me that much. You would be surprised at how many actually get blocked. Probably less than 1% show up in the comments.

klvalus
Aug 12, 2008
12:49 PM
Hey Gambit! I like your the####s advice...good rant for your anniversary here way to get it out! LOL You make some very valid points. And Hanny is an expert! LOL

Just make sure your around here for another year...and blog on my friend, blog on...

SRMgenius
Aug 12, 2008
1:07 PM
I actually love #4, I am a firm believer that there is no such thing as a sports "expert" you can only be a great prognosticator, or hypothesizor based on a wealth of knowledge...experts would never be wrong.

StevoinHTown
Aug 12, 2008
1:19 PM
LOL....Yer#10...iz followed up by two guys(Hanahan and SRM)...who actually LOVE #4...

JOKERSWILD
Aug 12, 2008
1:32 PM
Gambit-

I say Fox charges the spammers like i do $500.00 for every ad / Web ad they post on someones blog they can find their IP address and send them a bill hey no free advertisemants only FOX should be allowed that honor.

And Im an expert at not being an expert.

And MiSsPellEd Words DoNt botHer Me EiThEr its not like we are going to publish this stuff at least im not.

I here you bout the most recent comments I wrote a post about it a while back and got reinstated.

Good luck nice rant................JW

justanotherfan
Aug 12, 2008
1:34 PM
gambitxxx
My friend Ramona sends her regards . She's been wanting to cheer you up for a while. Just hope that this works for you ? Just click on the link(site) provided to see her in all of her glory.

Ramona Chorleau .......
site





justan' aka tophatal .........

Hanahan
Aug 12, 2008
1:36 PM
Funny, Steveo. No one loves #4 like kellyscott does. Dude complains about all BF's run, then spits out 6 blogs a day, non-stop, on him...LOL.

MidniteCowboy
Aug 12, 2008
1:45 PM
What? Do you have moonshine in your swamp water down there you no good piece of...

Just jerking your chain man. Nice rant. I'll be here a year in Sept. Maybe I'll do the same. Heck I feel better just reading your rant.

Blog on!

MidniteCowboy
Aug 12, 2008
1:51 PM
Oh yeah - #9 gets my goat. I've seen some good blog posts fall to the wayside under the NFL section. Getting pushed out by Kobe vs "anyone" or Olympic opinions.

Last edited by MidniteCowboy on August 12th at 3:14 PM.

mikers
Aug 12, 2008
2:04 PM
I love that song by Alter Bridge.

StevoinHTown
Aug 12, 2008
2:12 PM
Hanahan...kelly spits out everythang he CAN all day...lol

gambitxxx
Aug 12, 2008
3:06 PM
Hanahan,
thx for stopping in my friend. So since you are an expert backed up by a brain malfunctions expert, why don't we hook up and get rich quick of Vegas. We'll use Kristen's money to start..atleast that way we're not taking all the risk.

Your probably right about the spammers but it can be prevented period.

Kristen,
Yeah my the#### is a smart person...guess that's why she has more of my money than I do. lol! As long as people like you are here, I'm not going anywhere.

SRM,
Exactly!

Steveo,
LMAO! Dude I depend on you for a good laugh. I'm glad you have become part of this community.

JW,
That's one way to stop these idiots. No your an expert at clownism (is that even a word?) and as far as the recent comments goes, it doesn't matter anymore after about 8 months. I needed to fill my list so...

thx buddy I appreciate that.

klvalus
Aug 12, 2008
3:09 PM
You and Hanny can use every cent that Foxsports pays me to gamble in Vegas...have fun trying to make something outta nothing!!! LOL

gambitxxx
Aug 12, 2008
3:12 PM
Hanahan,
Can you find where else Kelly scott fits in on this list?

Midnite,
LMFAO!Glad my rant has helped you feel better, I know I do now. I'll be looking forward to reading yours if you decide to do so.

Mikers,
Thx and so do I buddy.

Midnite,
I agree totaly unless what I said about it not posting, then I could understand. Tech. issues seem to be the morm around here.

Steveo,
You're soooo right lol!

Kristen,
I was thinking more along the lines of your pay from us crazy folks. I'm sure you have a nice little nest egg put away at our expense lol!

Last edited by gambitxxx on August 12th at 3:15 PM.

gambitxxx
Aug 12, 2008
3:21 PM
Guys and of course the beautiful ladies,
I want to thank each of you for reading my rant and commenting. I don't expect anything to change but one can hope.

However there is this saying I'm sure you've all heard before. "Laughter is the best medicine." well you peeps do a very good job of keeping me laughing and a smile on my face.

If it wasn't for you wonderful folks, I'd have been gone from here a long time ago. Either that or I would have done put my forehead through the monitor already. Quite frankly my brain is to fragile for such an impact.

So once again thx and I wish all of you the best in life. God knows you all deserve it.

slshusker
Aug 12, 2008
4:45 PM
11. Dudes with tribal armband tattoos!
If you're in a tribe, cool, otherwise you're a poser.

gambitxxx
Aug 12, 2008
7:34 PM
sls,
Yeah that to! lol!

dangerousfatman
Aug 13, 2008
12:39 PM
Gamby I agree with most of what you've said, though I'm deeply upset by your use of the word, "trolls". It puts these guys...
dangerousfatman
Aug 13, 2008
12:42 PM
####. I forgot to close the bracket. You can read what I said by right-clicking on the missing image and getting the properties. Unless you have a mac, in which case, you have enough money to buy the above post. I'll be donating the money to a good cause.

dangerousfatman
Aug 13, 2008
12:43 PM
Oh, #### (self-censoring)! I posted twice in a row on the same subject.

dangerousfatman
Aug 13, 2008
12:45 PM
Uhhh, sorry about that last one, but since it is a self-reference, it shouldn't be counted in the sequence of posts. Nor should this one as it is a qualifier to the previous post.

blue@orange
Aug 13, 2008
5:03 PM
1. so what your saying is, if i disagree with your views on Drew Brees, It does not give me the rite to call you a cross dresser?

2. So what? just move on from these posts..

3. Again, i have to much fun, making fun of these idiots. Take away the spammers and you take away my funniest blogs

4. What about the people like me? Those of us who actualy DO KNOW everything?

5. Again, your killin my fun!
5b. Quit cryin. My blog has never appeared on either board, not one time!!!

6. AGREEEDE

7. The smartest people live in New Jersey. Its true. Ive seen the documentation...

8. Agreed

9. Agreed

10. Total agreement. I could just go watch ESP-

gambitxxx
Aug 13, 2008
5:33 PM
DF,
I have a MAC but only use it for work purposes.

You're a riot and thx for the laugh.

B@O,

1. I asked you kindly once not to expose my personal life. Now you must die!

2. True and that's what I do. it's just agravating is all.

3. Think I don't know you are the owner of the website iliketoplaywithdildosinthetub.comr>
4.Since you know it all can you tell me why Jokerswild keeps visiting that site called beastialityismyspecialty.com?

5. ok sorry i take it back.

6. great and finaly

7. that's impossible they are to close to N.Y.

8.cool

9. ok this is getting scary two in a row.

10. Are you sure this is B@O?

DownsA529
Aug 13, 2008
6:21 PM
Gambit, it is sad that the site has the flaws you've mentioned. Me, I've been here for a year and a half (my 2nd anniversary is in November) and nothing gets me more disturbed than those porn spams (though I like any comments I get, I'm not visiting their sites, so why bother?). But I read each post I click on, and pretty early can tellif it's full of ####. So, just look at the ones that post meaningful stuff (like mine!; yeah, shameless self-promotion) and try to block out the garbage ones. Take care!

moseby
Aug 14, 2008
6:31 AM
Gambit - you forgot one more - Anyone who rambles on like AlexRogan in a comments section.

B@O - RE: #7 - Isn't that because all of NY's wastewater ends up on NJ's beaches?

gambitxxx
Aug 14, 2008
6:38 AM
Downs,

It is sad to say the least thatr a company that makes as much money as fox does has these tech. problems. Geez pay for the right tech support people and that'll end that...cheap ####s.

I try to read as much of your stuff as possible. Thing is I'm in football mode right now and well you are a basketball guy. I'll drop by every now and then though. Here to hoping your second year around is better than the first.






moseby,
#7 was basicly directed at people like Alex Rogan but you are right.

NiqueD
Aug 14, 2008
10:24 AM
Gambit,

I somehow missed this blog to start with but found it now.

You are one of my favorite writers and I agree with everything you said but I would point out that sometimes people (me) get upset when no matter what you blog about, no matter how positive you try to be posting on others blogs, everything I post has a couple of people who cannot simply state their case and move on. They have to browbeat you into submission. Blogs are nothing more than an opinion and I have never seen anyone say "You know what, you're right, I never thought of that". It's just the thoughts of one person. Disagree with me but there is no need to constantly personally insult me. I have just as much right to an opinion as they do.

Another thing. This blog administrator plays favorites. He/She will block you from categories they don't want you posting in and they block people whose "crimes against nature" are unknown but sufficent to block you from most recent comments or most viewed comments. It happened to Joker, to Hanahan, to me constantly.

It's not hard to make someone a blog star if you won't allow anyone else to be seen more than the few minutes that they are in one of two categories and then rolled over by someone like JLL who finds it necessary to post two blogs in the same category at the same time.

Thanks for venting. You speak for me as well.

Last edited by NiqueD on August 14th at 10:25 AM.

gambitxxx
Aug 14, 2008
10:50 AM
Nique,
No prob. and you know what? you are right and I'm happy you could come here and comment and vent your frustrations here.


p.s. I like you as a person(i never met) and as a blogger. No matter what some people say are do, you just continue to be you. I (and I hope you) wouldn't have you any other way.

SaintsFan75
Aug 23, 2008
2:38 AM
I'm not one that usually posts to a blog, so maybe I don't know the difference between a blog and a message board, but I do have to agree with you on the whole red neck thing. I live in central california and there are so many farms here, it would drive you crazy with the smell. Happy cows my arse!!!! Anyway, yeah there are klan here also, in California, so don't feel bad. They even fly the confederate flag sometimes!!! Now that is impressive.

gambitxxx
Aug 23, 2008
8:04 AM
SaintsFan75,
The difference between a blog and a messege board is easy to tell. What I wrote above is a blog post. But when someone post a one or two sentence messege that has no substance that is something people do when commenting.

If you'd like to see the difference then just take anything I have posted and read. Then go to another person in this community named Kellyscott and see what his post look like. You'll notice a huge difference.

As for country towns, yeah you can go to any state and find that. Even N.Y. has country and anyone who says different lies. Thx for commenting and please do return.

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