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Posted on 9/28/15 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 9/28/15 at 10:41 pm
Let me preface this by saying this is NOT me trying to tell y'all what to do 
Y'all are all grown-arse men and women and can do as y'all please, regardless of my druthers.
The sniping back and forth between ourselves and LSU fans has become untenable, IMO. It's no secret that it's gotten to the point that it's damn near impossible for any actual conversation to be had, and tbh, it's kinda pathetic on both sides. Not here to assign blame--we're to blame, they're to blame, hell, the mods are to blame for allowing the site to trend in that direction long before we even made the SEC move. The modding will always have an LSU bias--that shouldn't shock anyone, and trying to fight it is really as futile as trying to enforce pro-sip modding on TexAgs. Just expect the double standard and move on.
Better yet, as cardboardboxer and others have suggested, just take the high road. Yeah, it's easy to have a comeback for everything (Lord knows I love me some witty verbal comeuppances
), but it's just going to continue to derail the thread. After awhile, dousing the fire will go further than fueling it (plenty of time for that during tGulfWar Hate Week, trust me). As many LSU trolls as there are on this site, there are a myriad who'll engage in legitimate conversation, too. Gotta foster those chances.
The familiarity, proximity, history, and similarity of the A&M and LSU fanbases is combination that will naturally breed contempt. We can have fun with it without letting it get out of hand, but it has to start with one fanbase making a concerted effort to keep the dislike within reasonable check.
Why not us, Arkmates?
Carry on as y'all wish, though
Y'all are all grown-arse men and women and can do as y'all please, regardless of my druthers. The sniping back and forth between ourselves and LSU fans has become untenable, IMO. It's no secret that it's gotten to the point that it's damn near impossible for any actual conversation to be had, and tbh, it's kinda pathetic on both sides. Not here to assign blame--we're to blame, they're to blame, hell, the mods are to blame for allowing the site to trend in that direction long before we even made the SEC move. The modding will always have an LSU bias--that shouldn't shock anyone, and trying to fight it is really as futile as trying to enforce pro-sip modding on TexAgs. Just expect the double standard and move on.
Better yet, as cardboardboxer and others have suggested, just take the high road. Yeah, it's easy to have a comeback for everything (Lord knows I love me some witty verbal comeuppances
), but it's just going to continue to derail the thread. After awhile, dousing the fire will go further than fueling it (plenty of time for that during tGulfWar Hate Week, trust me). As many LSU trolls as there are on this site, there are a myriad who'll engage in legitimate conversation, too. Gotta foster those chances. The familiarity, proximity, history, and similarity of the A&M and LSU fanbases is combination that will naturally breed contempt. We can have fun with it without letting it get out of hand, but it has to start with one fanbase making a concerted effort to keep the dislike within reasonable check.
Why not us, Arkmates?
Carry on as y'all wish, though
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Posted on 9/28/15 at 10:45 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Posted on 9/28/15 at 10:48 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Mod guilt bitch.
Posted on 9/28/15 at 10:49 pm to Roger Klarvin
Posted on 9/28/15 at 10:58 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Meh. Well be alright if they are
This post was edited on 9/28/15 at 11:00 pm
Posted on 9/28/15 at 10:59 pm to Roger Klarvin
Yes
Posted on 9/28/15 at 11:04 pm to WestCoastAg
Your sig never fails to crack me up
Posted on 9/28/15 at 11:06 pm to TbirdSpur2010
We can keep the ironic 3rd and chavis threads right
Posted on 9/28/15 at 11:10 pm to Iosh
Y'all can do whatever y'all want
This is just me. If y'all want to follow suit, great, if not, great.
This is just me. If y'all want to follow suit, great, if not, great.
Posted on 9/28/15 at 11:37 pm to TbirdSpur2010
i think it was being said to texag7 but it was too great to pass up
Posted on 9/28/15 at 11:40 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Spur, buddy, pal, this is why I haven't trolled in over 8 months.
I'm a keeper of the peace, a shining light of polite gentility in a rant full of Aggie hate and hostility
But defend our brethren, when need be, I am compelled to do.
You can have this I-phone when you pry it from my cold, dead, maroon fingers
I'm a keeper of the peace, a shining light of polite gentility in a rant full of Aggie hate and hostility
But defend our brethren, when need be, I am compelled to do.
You can have this I-phone when you pry it from my cold, dead, maroon fingers
This post was edited on 9/28/15 at 11:42 pm
Posted on 9/28/15 at 11:55 pm to TbirdSpur2010
I'm going to stay over here for a while. Some LSU fans over there are downright evil
Posted on 9/29/15 at 12:02 am to TbirdSpur2010
Does cas have naked photos of you or sumpthin? I kid I kid. If I see a blatant troll thread I'll try not to even respond in it.
Posted on 9/29/15 at 12:12 am to PhilipMarlowe
That's the best tactic--ignore.
There are about 4 or 5 LSU posters who are filth.
I see their names in threads and read right past 'em.
None of those guys is worth sacrificing your gentlemanly character or your Texan code of conduct over.
Most importantly, your mama will be proud, knowin' she raised her boy well.
There are about 4 or 5 LSU posters who are filth.
I see their names in threads and read right past 'em.
None of those guys is worth sacrificing your gentlemanly character or your Texan code of conduct over.
Most importantly, your mama will be proud, knowin' she raised her boy well.
This post was edited on 9/29/15 at 8:39 am
Posted on 9/29/15 at 12:41 am to TbirdSpur2010
I have found it easier to just avoid the rant al together. I post on the scoreboard on game day, a limited amount. But, otherwise, there is no reason for my grown arse to go playing in that sandbox.
Posted on 9/29/15 at 12:44 am to EKG
I think you're right EKG.
It's important to stay above. I know it gives LSU fans a big thrill to see us come to their level. That's why they'll try so hard to bring us into their world. I admit, they entertain me at times.
But Texas A&M grads carry themselves with dignity. When LSU fans go to the sewer and call us figs and use vile language, you can RA and hope the mods do the right thing. You will not change them. But, ultimately your dignity will be your statement. I think we are all best to rise above and stay above. By doing so, we'll find some LSU fans who like to rise above as well.
It's important to stay above. I know it gives LSU fans a big thrill to see us come to their level. That's why they'll try so hard to bring us into their world. I admit, they entertain me at times.
But Texas A&M grads carry themselves with dignity. When LSU fans go to the sewer and call us figs and use vile language, you can RA and hope the mods do the right thing. You will not change them. But, ultimately your dignity will be your statement. I think we are all best to rise above and stay above. By doing so, we'll find some LSU fans who like to rise above as well.
Posted on 9/29/15 at 12:49 am to TbirdSpur2010
Of course an LSU fan would downvote you.
Posted on 9/29/15 at 1:21 am to PhilipMarlowe
quote:
Does cas have naked photos of you or sumpthin?
Not saying I want to see these, but I'm not saying I don't either.
Posted on 9/29/15 at 1:48 am to TbirdSpur2010
Holy shite wtf is going on in here?
Posted on 9/29/15 at 5:09 am to WhiskerBiscuitSlayer
Either tbird has weakened our ranks across the board, or he's created the beginnings of a beautiful revolution of troll-free sports talk on THE RANT!!!
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