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I had to do some moderatin' today. You may or may not have noticed.

Either way, just please be aware of items that you post or comment that could be interpreted as personal attacks. Use your best judgement. Don't take it bad if something gets moderated on. Feel free to ask me or jbox for clarification if you're not sure about something.

Thanks, yo.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on May 27, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Just so you know...

Today’s the day that I f_ckin’ saved Gaslamp Ball from being burned to the f_ckin’ ground. I was like f_ckin’ Charlie Wilson, behind the scenes today, defeating the tyranny that would destroy our freedoms. It was amazing.

by Dex on May 27, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you, Mr. B.

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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 28, 2009 4:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

man

one moderator ask someone to make a fanpost and then the other one deletes it….interesting comedy routine you two have but it may be too new age for me to get.

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on May 27, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

it was a test

we’re always testing you people.

by Dex on May 27, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude i was

wondering where the fanpost went. Why the hell would Law care what we write on here? The traditional sports media hates us bloggers anyways and takes every opportunity to tell us that. Whether or not the email conversation was real, lets all remember that this is the f’ing internet and this is a PADRES BLOG. Seriously, Law, why do you give a shit? Kinda disappointed that dex and jbox caved under the pressure of “the worldwide leader in sports”.

I wish i could be flattered that Law posted here in the depths of the blogosphere, but that would mean his opinion means something within the sports community. He gets paid to do what Jbox and Dex for free and is only slightly less interesting. Please don’t take this as a personal attack, but a full fledged “writer” crying to a blog moderator is about the most pathetic thing I’ve ever heard.

Feel free to edit any part of this besides:

Give me a f’ing break.

by soulSD on May 27, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

May i ask why?

why was a post about Kieth Law taken down?

552

by wrveres on May 27, 2009 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

The man's got clout.

That’s all I’m at liberty to say.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 27, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

it means we can only call you and WG idiots, not anyone from the world wide leader.

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on May 27, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

In retrospect,

this was a pretty d!ckhole thing for me to say considering I wasn’t there and don’t really know what went down.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 27, 2009 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

self effacing humor is ok

self defecating is not ok and would warrant a ban.

by Dex on May 28, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Just like the post says

Though we obviously give a lot of leeway, we’ll intervene whenever someone feels like they’re being attacked or if there are accusations that can’t be substantiated. This goes for regular members of the community as well as anybody outside of the community who brings it to our attention.

The moral of the story: We’re always looking for good reasons to give Drama a hard time so don’t let him bully you.

by Dex on May 27, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I feel like...

And I’m talking about the song….not Rockwell the singer.

by SDPads_1 on May 27, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks...

…to Dex, for taking care of this so quickly.

The problem, for those of you who didn’t see the deleted thread, is that SDPads_1 posted some emails allegedly from me to him, but the words attributed to me were not mine. I never said, for example, “I don’t have time for your f——-g b———t;” Rick (that’s SDPads_1) added that phrase himself, and several others.

I don’t think I was out of line in asking the mods to remove the post, given the fabrications.

by Keith Law on May 27, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I like how

he thinks I’m Batman or something and is giving up my secret identity by announcing my name. It’s true everyone…..SDPads_1 is really Rick in real life!

by SDPads_1 on May 27, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey now

To be totally fair, you are not completely unlike Batman.

by Dex on May 27, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

i like your "signature"

its from animal house

Rebuild and Restock.

by trademaker on May 27, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not a problem

Gaslamp Ball has a long history of being harsh towards to traditional media before eventually welcoming them in with open arms (Matt Vasgersian, Steve Quis, Bob Scanlan, Troy Johnson, John Weisbarth, etc.)

Keith Law probably does have a bit more work than those other guys though. Bitterness about the Worldwide Leader’s bias spreads far and deep. Maybe we as Gaslamp Ballers can extend that hand across the aisle so to speak and convince Keith Law that by giving mo’ better coverage towards the Padres, he’ll be satisfying a passionate fan base who he can be friends with rather than opposed to.

This is my dream.

by Dex on May 27, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's a lesson we can all take from this.

And it’s that everyone thinks it’s interesting when Keith Law uses the F-word. Mr. Law, may I humbly suggest you incorporate it into Insider pieces? e.g.:

“Jorge Cantu is a F_____ Marlin.”
“Well, Bob from Staten Island, I think the numbers show that Disneyland is in F______.”
“Where are all the F_______ chicks in this club?” (good to use in Miami or Orlando)

etc.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   3 recs

Disneyland is in C_________

DODGERS, RED SOX, YANKEES, BRONCOS, PATRIOTS and RAIDERS all suck. Especially the Dodgers.

by LJbumfool on May 27, 2009 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOORAY FOR ESPN!!!

Thank you Mr. Law for clearing up so much. You are both a scholar and a gentleman and apparently would never use such language towards anyone. I would like to stick out an olive branch of peace from Padre fans to ESPN employees.

Let me apologize for….
A)There is no section under your ESPN contract that states that you cannot talk about the Padres
B)You never underrated Adrian Gonzalez
C)If in your eyes both A & B are considered personal insults then I apologize
D)I guess not all words are considered curse words to everyone so once again maybe a curse word to myself is not a curse word to you and I apologize for saying you cursed at me
E)I apologize for defending all the people a certain major sports writer called “liars” who posted replies stating similar claims.
F)I won’t bid on this auction and make you go to a Beavers, Missions or Storm game like I said I was going to do

Once again I sincerely apologize for all that transpired. Most Harvard grads would obviously never act that way and I commend you for asking the mods to remove the post.

by SDPads_1 on May 27, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a question...

Did you add "I don’t have time for your f——-g b———t" to his email?

by Drama on May 27, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, he did.

And I can prove it with a screen cap of the actual messages.

by Keith Law on May 27, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really? How?

I think it’d be funny for my grandma’s Christmas emails.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

wow its keith law

can i have your autograph?

Rebuild and Restock.

by trademaker on May 27, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok but...

How do you feel about the coverage that ESPN gives the Padres?

by jbox on May 27, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Law don't go around here, law dog

"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.

"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black

by The Kipper on May 28, 2009 2:25 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Not funny I would take.

That’s how I go through life.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyway
Don’t take it bad if something gets moderated on. Feel free to ask me or jbox for clarification if you’re not sure about something.

Thanks, yo.

Whenever you get a chance. I know the game’s on.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably

I mean, I didn’t actually see it. But I’m just assuming, based on your body of work, that it was.

by Winfield's Ghost on May 28, 2009 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Is this in reference to the Keith Law thing that's not around?

I assume so.

If so, I missed the drama (lower case). But as I was going to say earlier:

I think we need to get over our small market, ESPN-hates-us, victimization complex. And, you know, perhaps win a World Series or two before we worry about what John Kruk or Karl Ravech has to say about our favorite team. (side note: You must listen to what those people say about other teams— do you really want to hear uninformed opinions about something all of us know more about?)

People know who the Chargers are. They (generally) respect them. I know football is far more popular in general, but I think the Padres need to prove something on the field before we as fans can whine much more about people not talking about us. Plus it’s kinda annoying, especially since we’re all so funny and easygoing in general (except Winfield’s Ghost, who is neither).

For me, I honestly don’t care what ESPN says or doesn’t say about the Pads. Plus MLB Network is doing a great job of showing me highlights and cutting live to the games, which is what I want as a fan in exile.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

and just to be clear:

Anyone who disagrees with me is a dummy. And I mean that as a personal attack.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   3 recs

Wrong.

WG is incredibly easy.

by Drama on May 27, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh.

Easygoing.

by Drama on May 27, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

p.s., this is Keith Law

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know what, Dalton?

I don’t have time for your f——-g b———t.

by Drama on May 27, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

My fun-loving boat?

Fine. You’re no longer “first mate.”

Welcome aboard, TTG.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Fun-loving boat"?

First Mate: Fred Smoot
Second Mate: Bryant McKinnie

by Drama on May 27, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

You'll be missed.


Drama.jpg

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tobias Fünke: You know, Michael, perhaps I should buy you that tape recorder. Do you have any idea how often you say the word “afraid”?

Michael
: Well, I know I did in the jacuzzi.

Tobias Fünke: And I apologize for that. I thought it was a pool toy.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Disagree completely

Is asking for equal time for all teams too much to ask? Why is a Boston fan more important than a San Diego fan? If espn only wants to cater to large markets then so be it. But i don’t think calling a spade a spade (bias) makes us seem butt hurt or implies that we have a complex. Its not just San Diego that feels this way.

Let me ask you this, what have the Cubs proven on the field to warrant their nightly 5 minute block? The Marlins seem to prove shit year after year but they’re lucky if they get a mention.

Yes, we will survive without their validation, but don’t fault us for trying to pour gasoline on whats left of their MLB viewership. Whats the harm in calling them a douchbag microphone if all they do is yell about douchbags?

by soulSD on May 27, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think all that's valid.

And I do agree that there is a bias, although I think it’s clear that’s for geographic/business reasons. Hence dumbass websites like ChicagoESPN.com or whatever.

ESPN/ABC/Disney/Satan sells commercials during Baseball Tonight. If they keep the NY/Boston/LA/Chicago fans tuned in, they can pay Chris Berman. Because he’s that awesome.

On the other hand, MLB Network has a vested interest in getting all fans pumped for their teams. If ESPN talks about our team now, it’s in the same breath as the Nats. They did the same thing to the Rays, and then the Rays went to the World Series. With a good team. Then when spring training came around, all the self-proclaimed “old school” baseball analysts loved them for their “gritty” defense blah blah blah.

So I’m not saying asking for equal time is wrong…I guess I’m just saying I want this team to win a lot more than I care about what ESPN tells fans at large. When the Padres win the WS (they will, trust me, I just killed a goat), will all the people that heard about them on ESPN care? No. Hell no. Padre fans will care.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on May 27, 2009 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

He got it removed

why is he still going on…

"What in the name of Randy Jones is going on over there..."

by ABY on May 28, 2009 12:09 AM PDT reply actions   2 recs

Wow.

That’s perfect. I feel like a [person with developmental disabilities] for not thinking of that already.

I went to look for a video of Mike Ness’s version and discovered him playing it with The Stray Cats! Whoa!

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 28, 2009 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

i take two days away from this damn site

and i miss all the shenanigans…

never again i tells ya, never again!

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on May 28, 2009 12:24 AM PDT reply actions  

Wait...

Were you driving Tuesday night?

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 28, 2009 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

no, but i was in IB eating KFC

just as bad?

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on May 28, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Endearing

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on May 28, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

For some reason

I find this to be a very funny answer

by sixpakfrombelgium on May 29, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Somebody take a shot at Peter Gammons.

Maybe then he’ll finally read this thing.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 28, 2009 12:35 AM PDT reply actions   3 recs

This has turned into the best GLB post ever

And I really like how you guys mention me when I’m not here.

I love you, too.

by Winfield's Ghost on May 28, 2009 6:26 AM PDT reply actions  

this is why i love GLB.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on May 28, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

I missed the original post

But it sounds like SDPads_1 is an a-hole.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on May 28, 2009 7:08 AM PDT reply actions   2 recs

That's f——-g b———t

and you know it.

(This is just not getting old for me!)

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 28, 2009 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yup

I am an a-hole. I agree. Under threats of lawsuits by an unnamed major sports network employee I am being told to agree and apologize for everything that is being said even if what is being said is true or false.

by SDPads_1 on May 28, 2009 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

You're being threatened with lawsuits?

….do tell.

"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.

"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black

by The Kipper on May 28, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

lawsuits

he threatened a law suit?

552

by wrveres on May 28, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

nobody's threatening anybody!

Let’s just all calm down. We be cool.

by Dex on May 28, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, I'm threatening WG.

I’mma keel dat mofugga, son.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on May 29, 2009 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

I like it, but it doesn't have the same ring as...

“When I’ve cleared up a misunderstanding, don’t you go stirring up more trouble, bro.”

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on May 29, 2009 7:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

You guys are out of order!

This whole blog is out of order!

Actually, I guess I wasted all that time frantically checking all of my recent posts to make sure it wasn’t me (again).

"2009 Padres.....Yeah, we're still here.

by Boilermaker19 on May 28, 2009 8:36 AM PDT reply actions  

How come

no one has mentioned that Keith Law has Natalie Portman locked in a cage in his basement…we are just going to pretend this isn’t Happining?

FREE NATALIE YOU TROLL!

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on May 28, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   4 recs

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