"Breaking News" and Other Beefs

Muck · 03-13-2004, 05:59 PM

I'll make this quick......

On behalf of every sane member of FinHeaven (and guests who view the board), I wanted to address this "Breaking News" rash that has gotten out of control.

When you type the words "BREAKING NEWS" in a thread title, you are grabbing people's attention and elevating their level of excitment/anticipation/fear/etc. And when people click on the thread, the last thing they want to read is some BS crap or a joke. You may think it's cute. But the other 99% think it's annoying. It also jeopordizes the credibility of this board and makes for a less enjoyable experience on the boards.

Well, I won't allow it to go on. If you post the words "Breaking News" in a thread title, it had damn well better be breaking news. Consider it an "executive order" of sorts......and a warning. We're all tired of it. And I'm done playing around.

Also, on another note........if you create a thread regarding a signed player or some other newsworthy or outrageous claim, please post a link to the information. Or at the very least, cite where you got the information from. It's all about credibility and accountability.

Again, this will not become a place where BS rumors fly. Obviously it's ok to report rumors that you've read and such. And this is an internet message board. But please, use some discretion. I'm simply addressing the blatant stuff.

Finally, I just want to drive home a point regarding the posting of articles. When you start a thread for the purpose of sharing an article with the board, please do not post the entire contents of that article. Instead, post a the first few lines.....or the relevant lines.....and then post a link to the rest of the article. This way we avoid copyright issues.

I feel that by following these simple guidlines, we can make for a more enjoyable browsing experience. And I want to say that, by and large, most of our members already follow these guidelines. And for that I'm grateful.

That is all. Thank you for your time.

PhinstiGator · 03-13-2004, 06:01 PM

Thank you! :cool:

pvgolf32 · 03-13-2004, 06:05 PM

:yes:

finzfan4life · 03-13-2004, 06:11 PM

Thanks Muck!!!

phinsfan1221 · 03-13-2004, 06:13 PM

Right On thanks:cool:

Ct Fin Freak 13 · 03-13-2004, 06:16 PM

That was the worst breaking news I ever read.

Mile High Fin · 03-13-2004, 06:17 PM

:patriot:
:gossip:

Dolphins13Fan · 03-13-2004, 06:28 PM

Way to lay down the law Muck!

njfinfan · 03-13-2004, 06:39 PM

Agree completely. Thanks Muck.

ajdoggie · 03-13-2004, 06:59 PM

Great job Muck, thanks.

PhinPhreak · 03-13-2004, 07:01 PM

OK well somebody has to say it "WHERE'S THE BEEF"

touborg · 03-13-2004, 07:10 PM

BREAKING NEWS!:

That was much needed.

luduporcu · 03-13-2004, 07:18 PM

Does MUCK own this site? I wasn't aware of that fact. If not, who is he to tell ANYONE ANYTHING? Free speech comes with a price, doesn't it, SCHMUCK?

When did GOD die and leave you in charge, anyway? (Now, someone would've reported THAT "breaking news" for sure)

Edit: Have fun. Muck

cubanbadguy · 03-13-2004, 07:19 PM

:nono:

PhinPhreak · 03-13-2004, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by luduporcu
Does MUCK own this site? I wasn't aware of that fact. If not, who is he to tell ANYONE ANYTHING? Free speech comes with a price, doesn't it, SCHMUCK?

When did GOD die and leave you in charge, anyway? (Now, someone would've reported THAT "breaking news" for sure)

:smackhead:

Everbody Duck.

03-13-2004, 06:16 PM	#6
Ct Fin Freak 13 Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That was the worst breaking news I ever read. __________________ :jetssuck:

03-13-2004, 06:28 PM	#8
Dolphins13Fan Dolphinatic Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 29 Posts: 570 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Way to lay down the law Muck! __________________

03-13-2004, 06:59 PM	#10
ajdoggie Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pa. Posts: 585 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great job Muck, thanks. __________________

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PhinPhreak Perennial All-Pro Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	OK well somebody has to say it "WHERE'S THE BEEF" __________________ Meet MiniPhreak [ October 2nd, 2003

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03-13-2004, 06:05 PM	#3
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njfinfan Finheaven's &amp;quot;First Lady&amp;quot; Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 7,598 Thanks: 187 Thanked 215 Times in 129 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 2	Agree completely. Thanks Muck.

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touborg Board Linebacker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 26 Posts: 4,445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	BREAKING NEWS!: That was much needed.

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luduporcu Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Does MUCK own this site? I wasn't aware of that fact. If not, who is he to tell ANYONE ANYTHING? Free speech comes with a price, doesn't it, SCHMUCK? When did GOD die and leave you in charge, anyway? (Now, someone would've reported THAT "breaking news" for sure) Edit: Have fun. Muck

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