Gary, I tried to reply to your last "Quick Stuff" post but my long winded thought here didn't pass the reply requirement, to many characters, opps...
I enjoy reading your take after the games, the majority of folks here do. We know it takes a lot of effort and you promptly publish your thoughts after every game, so thanks for doing it. I actually learn "stuff" along the way, as I suspect many here do as well. I've been reading all the posts/replies and as of recently, some have become very negative to a point and results in attacks, both ways. There is an art to argumentation, you know, reason with clarity and purpose but at times it goes beyond that here, especially due to your efforts and exposure on this board. You are very active here, for good reason, so the principle of stats and probability will apply: Yes, you will say something some disagree with and die on that hill but there are reasons you believe, even when it doesn't pass a visual test to some. I happen to think as a coach, you see more fundamentals in players and at times as I mentioned, willing to die on that hill. Doesn't mean you should get attacked over it, challenged, YES attacked, NO. Flip it, when you do get questioned or challenged, certainly respond, that's the primary purpose of this forum right? And yes, there will certainly be disagreements but as an observer, I recommend ignoring the attacks, those going beyond the art of argumentation(I have a hard time doing that myself, so, do as I say, not as I do lmao). Also statistically, are you going to be right about everything? Um no, but that is an opportunity to have real discussions about the topics, share opposing thoughts and views and if so, agree to disagree (Most here are very humble and do just that). As it turns out, I along with many others, agree with most of what you share. I've read good opposing arguments from those that challenge your claims, normal stuff. We are all fans here and for the most part should be able to share dialog and opposing views without attacking each other. Doesn't mean we can't laugh and call out extreme stuff, that is pretty fun... I've been following the board for quite a while, mostly lurking for years. I learned early it's a terrible idea to post and reply to posts out of frustration, especially after a few beers during and after games. I suspect some of that still goes on around here heh. So I just wanted to add a thread of appreciation for taking time to publish your "Quick Stuff" after games, very cool.
I enjoy reading your take after the games, the majority of folks here do. We know it takes a lot of effort and you promptly publish your thoughts after every game, so thanks for doing it. I actually learn "stuff" along the way, as I suspect many here do as well. I've been reading all the posts/replies and as of recently, some have become very negative to a point and results in attacks, both ways. There is an art to argumentation, you know, reason with clarity and purpose but at times it goes beyond that here, especially due to your efforts and exposure on this board. You are very active here, for good reason, so the principle of stats and probability will apply: Yes, you will say something some disagree with and die on that hill but there are reasons you believe, even when it doesn't pass a visual test to some. I happen to think as a coach, you see more fundamentals in players and at times as I mentioned, willing to die on that hill. Doesn't mean you should get attacked over it, challenged, YES attacked, NO. Flip it, when you do get questioned or challenged, certainly respond, that's the primary purpose of this forum right? And yes, there will certainly be disagreements but as an observer, I recommend ignoring the attacks, those going beyond the art of argumentation(I have a hard time doing that myself, so, do as I say, not as I do lmao). Also statistically, are you going to be right about everything? Um no, but that is an opportunity to have real discussions about the topics, share opposing thoughts and views and if so, agree to disagree (Most here are very humble and do just that). As it turns out, I along with many others, agree with most of what you share. I've read good opposing arguments from those that challenge your claims, normal stuff. We are all fans here and for the most part should be able to share dialog and opposing views without attacking each other. Doesn't mean we can't laugh and call out extreme stuff, that is pretty fun... I've been following the board for quite a while, mostly lurking for years. I learned early it's a terrible idea to post and reply to posts out of frustration, especially after a few beers during and after games. I suspect some of that still goes on around here heh. So I just wanted to add a thread of appreciation for taking time to publish your "Quick Stuff" after games, very cool.
