Where's MC?

mperra (Admin) · Guru

Where's MC?

ScottishHAB · Veteran Member

Get her back on here now!!

JohnM · Guru

It's probably just a break. Let's give her and Rip some time to take a step back. They'll be back I'm sure.

On a similar note, we don't here alot from Brook and other regular posters. Who's scaring everyone off???

Jay1982 · Guru

Well, I know Barry left for a bit, and so did I...I was asked at the reunion by a few people why i wasn't posting.

Its that sometimes message boards become too much drama, the one that I run has people taking breaks all the time, its just what people need to come back fresh.

Habtastic · Guru

It's the different personalities of posters. You have your regular, everyday poster. You also have your part-time poster. And then you have your whirlwind poster that can get all kinds of things going for a while and then takes a break and comes back and does it again. They will be back once they re-charge.

Habtastic

Figaro · Guru

All I can say is that there are 2 owners of this board - Mario and everyone yet there are some who think having tenure waves the respect clause. It only takes a couple bullies to keep the kids off the playground.

Fatherhab · Senior Member

Bullies

Bullies are often people who have been bullied or abused themselves. They bully to feel competent, successful, to control someone else or to get some relief from their own feelings of powerlessness. Bullies are outgoing, aggressive, active and expressive. They get their way by brute force or openly harassing someone. A bully intimidates others to cover up his own insecurities and inadequacies. He may lack good adult role models. Some characteristics of a bully include wanting power over others, being concerned with own pleasure, willing to abuse people to get his way and finding it difficult to see things from someone else’s perspective.

Habtastic · Guru

Let's not be too quick to point fingers in this situation. There were a number of wrongs that were made by a number of people and some people have decided to take a break because of it. It has happened before and it will happen again. Is it right? No. But in a passionate environment like this it is bound to happen. What we need to do is minimize it by taking a breath before we post and trying to calm things down when we see negativity happening between posters. That is everyone's responsibility.
Let's hope that with the change of boards we will also have some change of feelings and ways of responding to each other. We also have to remember how fortunate we are, as I have taken a peek at other boards from time to time and the treatment of people there is an embarrassment to civilized humanity.

Simple rule of thumb: If it is is personal, especially if it is delicate, PM it or let it go.

Habtastic

plouf · Guru

I agree habtastic, except that I think a level of trust develops between long-time posters that sometimes overrules your rule of thumb. Just to take an example, I doubt Muller/JohnM vs. Ando/ABHabman is ever more than good fun and blowing off steam, even if the things they say to one another might appear "personal".

Habtastic · Guru

Agreed. As with most rules, there are always exceptions. And I generally enjoy that 'feud'.

Habtastic

P.S. To add to the bully list, don't forget 'exclusion', an often forgotten, but devastating form of bullying. I did a lot of working and teaching around bullying while working for the school board for a few years and it is amazing how far reaching it is and how many forms it takes. There are a few other things that could be added to the list, but all that is to say that we need to be as classy on this board as the organization is that we represent. Go Habs!

barry33 · Guru

I just think that at times we need to take a step back from this an dget some perspective. Hockey is a game. The players are merely overpaid millionairs who, for the most part, could care less what we or anyone else has to say about them. Do you really think that it bothers Alex Kovalev that many people find him lazy and criticize him? Does Koivu lay awake at night wondering why people think he can do better? No. Are any of us drinking buddies or best friends with any of the players being criticized? The answer is no to all 3. So why take these things personally? I admit that I had a hard time listening to much of the criticism when CJ was a hab. But that is because I KNOW the guy and consider him a good friend. So, like any other friend, I take it personally when someone calls him an "idiot or a moron".

But as far as what you want to say about these players I say go for it. It is a free world. They are paid millions to suck it up. But when psoetrs take it peronally and start PERSONAL attacks on the person expressing their opinion then it crosses the line. I love a good debate. That is what makes this board so fun. But don't start questioning someone's intelligence just because they disagree with you.

Hockey100 · Veteran Member

barry33 wrote:

I just think that at times we need to take a step back from this an dget some perspective. Hockey is a game. The players are merely overpaid millionairs who, for the most part, could care less what we or anyone else has to say about them. Do you really think that it bothers Alex Kovalev that many people find him lazy and criticize him? Does Koivu lay awake at night wondering why people think he can do better? No. Are any of us drinking buddies or best friends with any of the players being criticized? The answer is no to all 3. So why take these things personally? I admit that I had a hard time listening to much of the criticism when CJ was a hab. But that is because I KNOW the guy and consider him a good friend. So, like any other friend, I take it personally when someone calls him an "idiot or a moron".

But as far as what you want to say about these players I say go for it. It is a free world. They are paid millions to suck it up. But when psoetrs take it peronally and start PERSONAL attacks on the person expressing their opinion then it crosses the line. I love a good debate. That is what makes this board so fun. But don't start questioning someone's intelligence just because they disagree with you.

Amen!

davidb · Guru

Barry, I have always said you can criticize the POST but not the POSTER. I have alwyas lived by that rule. If I have an opinion about a post, then I say it. I will never and I mean never criticize anyone for an opinion.

Habsfan4life · Member

Why did MC leave?

davidb · Guru

I have no idea but from the posts I have read, I guess she has taken a break. I was not even aware of it

plouf · Guru

And how about Nil d, and brook? We're losing veterans left and right it seems...and not much from barry either this week?

Thankfully we seem to have some sharp new posters.

habgirl · Guru

Nil's on vacation with his wife, but not sure where Brook's been....BROOK, WHERE ARE U?

brooklynhabfan · Guru

Still here but so busy (Moving/renovating house, crazy kid, 7 simultaneous projects at work) that I haven't had any time for hockey or any down time at all!

I'll be back in the swing real soon tough, and as 'tastic said, re-charged!

Big hugs and man-hugs to all....

Habtastic · Guru

We'll be waiting Brooky! BTW... your Avatar scares me...

Habtastic

AWOL · Veteran Member

I've been around for a long time. Don't post much, but read daily. I rely on you folks for my daily dose of Habs-Info which is crucial living in T.O.

Hope you won't mind if I pop in from time to time.

Peace. and Happy Halloween.

barry33 · Guru

brooklynhabfan wrote:

Still here but so busy (Moving/renovating house, crazy kid, 7 simultaneous projects at work) that I haven't had any time for hockey or any down time at all!

I'll be back in the swing real soon tough, and as 'tastic said, re-charged!

Big hugs and man-hugs to all....

barry33 is secure in his manhood and can accept a hug from a fellow male and not feel threatened

MC Girl · Guru

barry33 wrote:

brooklynhabfan wrote:

Still here but so busy (Moving/renovating house, crazy kid, 7 simultaneous projects at work) that I haven't had any time for hockey or any down time at all!

I'll be back in the swing real soon tough, and as 'tastic said, re-charged!

Big hugs and man-hugs to all....

barry33 is secure in his manhood and can accept a hug from a fellow male and not feel threatened

I'm likin' this comedic side on the board much much better.

Ya just can't be angry & laugh @ the same time.... you'll throw your back out.

lol