Welcome Sunspot Members

[TL24x7]

A few years ago I sat down with Admin Steve and we discussed the idea of him coming over from Scout to create a message board that would be a fun venue for members, devoid of sophomoric BS and insults.

It's been a slow but steady growth and thanks to Steve's experiences and thoughtfulness (as well as that of the moderators Steve brought along), the vision has become a reality.

From time to time I have perused the Sun's message board and even jumped in with a comment here and there. Nearly every post was labeled as an effort on my part to direct traffic to 24x7 and on some level I suppose the accusation was true but mostly the intent was just to boost 24x7's credibility and in doing so roll out a welcome mat to Sunspot members to visit here.

But I gave up that approach because ultimately insults were often the result. Instead I chose to stick to the original plan, fuel organic growth and focus upon the quality of posts over quantity of posts.

Sunspot can be the McDonald's of message boards and serve billions. We'll try to be the Ruth's Chris.

Speaking for Steve and the Admins, we welcome all the Sunspot members seeking intelligent, challenging and friendly debate. I hope you stay and I look forward to your contributions to this board.

To the future,

Tony Lombardi

[wickedsolo]

Thanks Tony.

I'm pretty much done with the Sunspot board. Just go look at it now. It's nothing but boorish commentary from trolls and wannabe Ravens fans. You can't even discuss anything decent because everyone is so concentrated on responding to all of the shit-talking that goes on over there. The mods are no where to be found and as far as I'm concerned they are a complete joke.

I've got no problem with Steeler fans, Jets fans, or anyone else who may have an intelligent counter-perspective on NFL related topics, but people that spend time and color-code words as an attempt to get a rise out of people and offer nothing of substance is more annoying than anything. Combine that with guys who swear that they're Ravens fans, but do nothing but bash our players, coaches, and other fans...it's all just a bucket of yuck and I'm pretty done with it.

I know a bunch of other guys are too.

[BcRaven]

I'm pretty much done with the Sunspot board. Just go look at it now. It's nothing but boorish commentary from trolls and wannabe Ravens fans. You can't even discuss anything decent because everyone is so concentrated on responding to all of the shit-talking that goes on over there. The mods are no where to be found and as far as I'm concerned they are a complete joke.
I know a bunch of other guys are (done with it) too.

Lu, or can I now finally call you 'wicked' again You're so right. Two guys especially, 'numbers' and jtb have destroyed what once was a good board. I do appreciate your PM telling me about 24x7. I would read it occasionally, but now am a (newbie) member. Thanx man... Bc

[dreamjo]

(re: the SunSpot board) The mods are no where to be found

Not true! They were VERY quick to delete Peterman's thread directing the latest wave over here (or, at least that's where I heard about it!).

[GOTA]

Thanks Tony. Good talk is going to attract good posters. I have always read the articles on 24x7. I even registered here a couple of years ago but didn't want to post on multiple boards. Now it's 1 stop shopping. It's going to be a fun season and I can't wait to talk football with those who really want to talk football.

[Kyle Cactus]

Instead I chose to stick to the original plan, fuel organic growth and focus upon the quality of posts over quantity of posts.

Sunspot can be the McDonald's of message boards and serve billions. We'll try to be the Ruth's Chris.
Tony Lombardi

I'm not a former Sunspot member, but I've seen how other message boards get. I greatly appreciate the quality of this board, and it has definitely attracted some great members. I wouldn't have imagined I would find as many well informed people as I have on these boards. It's improved my football and Ravens IQs substantially.

Thanks to Tony, Steve, and all the other moderators for there hard work!

Now let's get this lockout crap over with so I can enjoy the Ruth's Chris of message boards at its best.

[TL24x7]

I'm not a former Sunspot member, but I've seen how other message boards get. I greatly appreciate the quality of this board, and it has definitely attracted some great members. I wouldn't have imagined I would find as many well informed people as I have on these boards. It's improved my football and Ravens IQs substantially.

Thanks to Tony, Steve, and all the other moderators for there hard work!

Now let's get this lockout crap over with so I can enjoy the Ruth's Chris of message boards at its best.

Funny, just as I was about to this post, Ray Lewis was on NFL Network saying, "Respect is Earned".

We plan on doing just that again and again!

And btw, thank YOU!

[Beerracuda]

As I stated in the other thread, I started out on SunSpot over 10 years ago, until the IP address crap started. I then moved onto the Scout board (at the time, I believe it was called RR42 or something like that.). That was a great board, until a combination of things happened: Several trollish users started to frequent the board (WSO, anyone?), and turned it into nothing but name-calling and childish bantering, usually in reference to Kyle Boller. Additionally, one person became supreme moderator to the point of unfairly moderating the board (he'll stay nameless for the purposes of this message). Also, one couldn't even use anything resembling profanity, which was a distinct change from how the board was setup before. Thankfully, one of the long-time users invited me over to this board in 2006, and I've been here ever since. This board is the perfect combination of user freedom and light moderation. It allows the user to speak his/her mind, and use profanity if necessary, yet still VERY FAIRLY moderates the board to keep it from spiraling out of control. Additionally, it doesn't tolerate much input from Squealer fans, who almost always come here looking for a fight, despite their initial claims of peace.

Thanks to Steve, Tony, and all the moderators for doing such a great job! You guys have set up the perfect message board - one that makes it a pleasure to read and post, without much fear of some troll jumping down your throat in opposition. Please keep up the great work, and don't ever change! In my opinion, the board is perfect the way it is right now!

[Mista T]

As I stated in the other thread, I started out on SunSpot over 10 years ago, until the IP address crap started. I then moved onto the Scout board

It's hard to believe that many of us go back 10-12 years!

When we opened this board, dragging along a few of the originals who revolted from the Sunspot Nazis, through RN2 & Scout, I was concerned that a smaller community might fail due to lack of enough interesting subjects. What evolved, however, was quality over quantity -- I read just about everything posted here, but skip most of what's posted on other Ravens message boards. More intelligent football discussion goes on here than the other message boards. Actually, often moreso than in the media.

[TL24x7]

Thanks Tony. Good talk is going to attract good posters. I have always read the articles on 24x7. I even registered here a couple of years ago but didn't want to post on multiple boards. Now it's 1 stop shopping. It's going to be a fun season and I can't wait to talk football with those who really want to talk football.

And soon it should get fast and furious when the league gets back to work!

[festivus]

If by "media" you mean that bozo Tony Lombardi, well, I won't make excuses for his drivel.

[TL24x7]

If by "media" you mean that bozo Tony Lombardi, well, I won't make excuses for his drivel.

[shaslers]

Old habits die hard. But okay. I pledge allegiance to the 24x7.

[Real Fan Dan]

Old habits die hard. But okay. I pledge allegiance to the 24x7.

Umm, didn't you come from here in the first place friend?

Hey maybe we can do a Ravens 24x7 poster meeting at the stadium this year.

[Shas]

Umm, didn't you come from here in the first place friend?

Ha, not really. I was on the Sun board a long time. Before the SuperBowl year. I was just Shasler then. Then I changed jobs and because I stupidly registered with an old work email, which I could no longer access when I needed to verify my identity. So in 2004 I became Shaslers. I've been on here for, I would guess five years, but never posted as much here.

To mark my latest "move" I think I'll just go with Shas. It's what I'm referred to anyway.

[The Fanatic]

Hey maybe we can do a Ravens 24x7 poster meeting at the stadium this year.

Don't laugh, that's how alot of us got to know each other over the years.

We've had many events (partys, hook ups at the tailgate lots, road trip game meetings, etc.) so people could meet in person.

Many of us are even friends now and tailgate together on a regular basis.

Hell, Gregs dog Skippy (very intelligent Ravens fan BTW) even stays at my house from time to time even though I did lose him the last time. LOL

Welcome to all the new members!!

Careful who you invite over here.
I see one Steeler fan has already been invited.
He'll have to pass judgement I suppose if he shows up.

To "RavensWinTitle"...

I see your location is Joes Garage

One of my favorite albums!!

[darb72]

If by "media" you mean that bozo Tony Lombardi, well, I won't make excuses for his drivel.

TL is considered "media"?

I thought the proverbial monkey had finally gotten ahold of a keyboard and instead of the collected works of the Bard what has transired is a myraid of rambling- and at times inane- narratives that only frequently approach anything closely resembling the original point.

See, no sophomoric insults over here. They're a lot more mature and well thought out.

Now that's out of the way, geez, most of us have been around each other for a while. Greg invited me, from the AOL Raven's board, to the Crayon Forum shortly after Nicki and I got married. That was 12 years ago.

I check this forum every night and between Tony's articles and the intelligent posters it's always worth reading. Plus we have PSU's permission to call him an ass whenever we want.

[TL24x7]

TL is considered "media"?

I thought the proverbial monkey had finally gotten ahold of a keyboard and instead of the collected works of the Bard what has transired is a myraid of rambling- and at times inane- narratives that only frequently approach anything closely resembling the original point.

See, no sophomoric insults over here. They're a lot more mature and well thought out.

Now that's out of the way, geez, most of us have been around each other for a while. Greg invited me, from the AOL Raven's board, to the Crayon Forum shortly after Nicki and I got married. That was 12 years ago.

I check this forum every night and between Tony's articles and the intelligent posters it's always worth reading. Plus we have PSU's permission to call him an ass whenever we want.

So mature I would have taken it as a compliment had you not told me otherwise.

[Jardo]

[to TL] I'll have three fingers of Glenlivet, with a little bit of pepper... and some cheese.



I'm just happy to have something to do while I'm supposed to be working!


Seriously, I am glad to see so many familiar faces and not so many familar feces...all at the same time!

[TL24x7]

[to TL] I'll have three fingers of Glenlivet, with a little bit of pepper... and some cheese.



I'm just happy to have something to do while I'm supposed to be working!


Seriously, I am glad to see so many familiar faces and not so many familar feces...all at the same time!

Welcome!