Welcome to all you pioneers, and pilgrims from across the web.

**italianjoker** · 08-15-2006, 09:18 AM

can we get a link back to the forum from the thread? i am sure there is a way, but i liked the way that was set up on the other forum.

**Irishraven** · 08-15-2006, 09:20 AM

Love the new site...I couldn't use MistaT either btw!

Can't wait for the season to kick off!!!

**camdenyard** · 08-15-2006, 09:22 AM

Checking in. Y'all look familiar!

**Brandon** · 08-15-2006, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by AdminRaven

We can work with you there. Maybe a custom title for some old timers.

I like that idea!! Been around since the Ravensnest2 board.

**AZRAVEN** · 08-15-2006, 09:31 AM

Howdy all, I was invited to come over also and am really happy to be here. I missed the good natured banter we used to have on the "other" site. For the most part I had stopped posting there and was not even enjoying reading stuff. I hope this place stays civil as I really like to be a part of a Ravens community. Thanks for inviting me Mista T your recommendation worked just fine for me.

**FellsPointRaven** · 08-15-2006, 10:02 AM

I couldn't get the recommendation to work either, but I think it's because I entered it as 'MistaT' as opposed to 'Mista T'.

**RavenScallywag** · 08-15-2006, 10:04 AM

yeah, I believe that's what we all did. Unfortunatley, no one else will see that until AFTER they've registered on here

**UKRavenStockers** · 08-15-2006, 10:04 AM

Wow another nice new home, moving message boards for a new start is nothing new for me this year as a large group of brits felt the need to start up a new place away from the official NFLUK website after that place went to pots. Hopefully this site will turn out to be just as good as the new site that us brits have created because that has worked pretty damned well and having got to know lots of you on YBR there's no reason why this new place won't be a great place to chat Ravens football and football in general.

**jonboy79** · 08-15-2006, 10:13 AM

Checking in as well,as well MistaT didn't work.

If you want to jump back to the forum click on the 24x7 in the topish middle.

Is pretty much everyone here yet? of course except the obvious intended exceptions?

BTW no current affairs/politics, I'm surprised.

**ravensfan1996** · 08-15-2006, 10:14 AM

HI could use mista t as a referer.....you had to space it though. "mista t" and it worked for me.

Anyway love the new "refined" smooth look..very nice. Just will take some time to get use to how to get around....just like a new car...

I do find it funny how this is suppose to be a "nice board" , no talking down to people...and the first emoticon i see is some guy bending over pulling down his pants! NICE! hehe just ironic.

**Gabrosin** · 08-15-2006, 10:28 AM

I think it's unfortunate that things have gotten so bad as to require a new home for people who don't want to deal with the garbage from the other forum. I hope the moderators realize that the same thing will inevitably happen here, no matter how aggressively these boards are moderated; there will always be abrasive people who stay within the rules, yet manage to make things less enjoyable. Short of running the board by invite only, there isn't really a solution, and I don't believe an invite-only board would be nearly as popular. Hopefully you guys (and gals) can figure out a way to encourage discussion and debate while discouraging those who just want to cause trouble.

In any case, thanks for inviting me along for the ride. I hope it works out well.

Torlax

**larrylater** · 08-15-2006, 10:32 AM

Hey everybody, thanks a lot for the invite, looking forward to some great talk. The place is really shaping up, was that Kenny outside mowing the lawn?

**StingerNLG** · 08-15-2006, 10:34 AM

Actually, you can do it. I think you just have to be aggressive in moderating. If you're being abrasive and managing to make things less enjoyable, then hopefully you're not obeying the forum rules and you get tossed.

There's always been a difference between civil debate and what YBR has turned into. Maybe a fresh new message board is just what we all need to remember we're adults.......and Ravens fans!

**PurpleRulz** · 08-15-2006, 10:37 AM

Just for reference to others and as you can gather from my sig, I was formerly known as Superboller1. I am loving this board and this 24x7 website. Because my time only allows me to participate in one board, this will be my exclusive place to talk Ravens football.

I tried to get to this board, however, from the home page and it took me to a different board. I have this listed in my favorites, but when I return to work next week, I will need to get to this board. Hopefully, that will be taken care of soon.

Tony, congrats on the growth.

Bert, thanks. Tried to give you referral credit, but it did not work. Anyhow, POLK HIGH rules!

**Losac** · 08-15-2006, 10:38 AM

Hey everybody! Thanks for the invite. I thought it was a joke at first.

Hope this place takes off. Looks great so far!

**Raven31** · 08-15-2006, 11:14 AM

Will we get to have those unique titles under our avatars?

**Yipicya** · 08-15-2006, 11:35 AM

This is festive....

I like it... Not as much as I like the kitten (R31) but I like it all the same

(anticipating several "there goes the neighborhood" posts following this one)