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Post by Trojan Warrior on Dec 3, 2015 9:03:08 GMT -6
All Football Recruiting Threads have been moved to the Private Trojan Warrior Area.
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Post by cornhole on Dec 4, 2015 0:17:53 GMT -6
All Football Recruiting Threads have been moved to the Private Trojan Warrior Area. Hmm, that show somebody's thinking. Thinking is actually condoned 'round here? BAN this fella!
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Dec 4, 2015 7:15:32 GMT -6
How come?
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Post by ScottyPotty on Dec 4, 2015 14:02:56 GMT -6
Why? Some folks give back to the university by buying merchandise and season tickets, which is all they can afford. Since they don't give to the Warrior fund they are not entitled to see recruiting news?
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Post by Troystet on Dec 4, 2015 14:06:24 GMT -6
More from the Troy clique
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Dec 4, 2015 14:57:05 GMT -6
More from the Troy clique Yeah, I don't really understand this. I'm a student myself and all my funds go to Troy already. I would like to know the reasoning behind this Trojan Warrior. This isn't evolving into a Rivals-type site, is it? Because this is a step in that direction.
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Post by trojanocean on Dec 4, 2015 15:15:30 GMT -6
Really?? What the heck for? There isn't crap happening on this board much anyway that I couldn't get from Troy's FB or twitter. I don't come here to read the 5 or 6 children *cough* debate whatever goofy argument is the flavor for the day! Ho can be funny but he ain't all that and a bag 'o chips - and his wanna-be imitating refer-to-myself-in-3rd-person followers are nearly nails on the chalkboard enough to want me to seek out another forum anyway.
Please give an explanation for limiting the access. And please consider going a different *better* route. I was hoping this board would improve over time. This is definitely a step backward and there isn't too many of those to be taken (re: board activity - not a personal slam).
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Post by fwbtrojan on Dec 4, 2015 16:11:40 GMT -6
I guess 2 season tics along with away games and spending $100s in the bookstore almost every home game is not good enough either
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Post by Trojan Warrior on Dec 4, 2015 18:14:02 GMT -6
For now, the football section has also been restricted to members only. You may not realize it, but there are potential student athletes, high school coaches and parents of potential student athletes with accounts on this message board. Not to mention all the visitors from other programs. Comments directed at specific recruits have had a negative impact on the program. In addition, screenshots of some of these comments have been shared on social media by fans from other programs discouraging potential student athletes to consider TROY. "See TROY doesn't even want you, because you're...". There is also the fact that we likely lost an opportunity with an absolutely incredible JuCo athlete because of comments made on this message board. If the recruiting threads are moved back to this area, all comments will be restricted.
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Post by Trojan Warrior on Dec 4, 2015 18:25:48 GMT -6
Why? Some folks give back to the university by buying merchandise and season tickets, which is all they can afford. Since they don't give to the Warrior fund they are not entitled to see recruiting news? Unfortunately, some on here don't realize that we are all recruiters and comments made on this board do influence potential student athletes.
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Post by skeletor on Dec 4, 2015 19:22:49 GMT -6
Thanks for the answer, I had also been wondering why.
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Post by atlantatrojan on Dec 4, 2015 21:10:51 GMT -6
I agree with the board administration on this move.
I've felt we have been a little too Loosey-goosey on information of this sort on this board.
If it's that important to members to see this recruiting information you can join the Trojan Warriors... It works with any budget and can do any amount of monthly installments you desire.
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Post by Mark Gainey on Dec 4, 2015 21:41:19 GMT -6
I don't have an issue with the move. However, we have to grow up as a program, eventually. Most other schools have boards where recruiting info is freely shared. If recruits let something as silly as comments on a message board sway them, then most likely they either weren't serious about us or are the kind of athlete that might not stay happy long. Just saying. But again, I'm good with it either way.
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Post by Pensacola Trojan on Dec 4, 2015 21:53:51 GMT -6
?... If it's that important to members to see this recruiting information you can join the Trojan Warriors... It works with any budget and can do any amount of monthly installments you desire. Email Gary Wilbert gwilbert@troy.edu Director of Development / Trojan Warrior Fund and he will be glad to get you setup.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Dec 4, 2015 22:28:41 GMT -6
Restricted comments is fine. I see no need in commenting on a recruit and their life decisions.
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Post by trojanocean on Dec 4, 2015 23:46:05 GMT -6
Thanks for the explanation. Though I don't fully support it for various reasons, I do understand now. I just think it could be moderated to weed out the harmful elements and idiots without tossing out the informative recruitment stuff. A bit more of a scalpel approach and less machete. However it is your call, Trojan Warrior. Thanks again.
In the future, a bit more forthcoming detail of why along with the initial post might help offset the angst, fyi.
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Post by lassiter5858 on Dec 5, 2015 9:19:07 GMT -6
I think a smart move on the admin. Coming from a players parent I totally agree with this. Believe me,it can effect a recruits decision. I aplaud this decision.
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Post by trojanbrutha on Dec 5, 2015 21:17:57 GMT -6
Thanks for the explanation. Though I don't fully support it for various reasons, I do understand now. I just think it could be moderated to weed out the harmful elements and idiots without tossing out the informative recruitment stuff. A bit more of a scalpel approach and less machete. However it is your call, Trojan Warrior. Thanks again. In the future, a bit more forthcoming detail of why along with the initial post might help offset the angst, fyi. No one here is an idiot whether you agree with their particular stance or not. Please refrain from name-calling.
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Post by trojan2003 on Dec 6, 2015 5:27:29 GMT -6
If it's that important to members to see this recruiting information you can join the Trojan Warriors... It works with any budget and can do any amount of monthly installments you desire. Unfortunately, not for all of us. I tried it several times (for the past two seasons), but somehow the payment system Troy is using keeps declining my credit card. Same with season tickets, wanted to buy season tickets to support the program (I live abroad and can't attend games but I still wanted to support the program), it was not possible somehow. I got frustrated with Troy's system and stropped trying. I live abroad and my card is issued by an European bank, but this can't be the issue because I went to the Cal/USC game when I was travelling in CA a few weeks ago; ordered tickets online via UC Berkeley's system and my credit card worked just fine - I am wondering how much money Troy has lost because of this. A few years ago, I wanted to buy some Troy apparel through the bookstore. I was willing to pay for International shipping... they told me they would get back to me with the information on shipping fees, never heard back from them. I might give it one more shot, maybe right before FB season next year...
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Post by Troystet on Dec 6, 2015 7:38:57 GMT -6
Thanks for the explanation. Though I don't fully support it for various reasons, I do understand now. I just think it could be moderated to weed out the harmful elements and idiots without tossing out the informative recruitment stuff. A bit more of a scalpel approach and less machete. However it is your call, Trojan Warrior. Thanks again. In the future, a bit more forthcoming detail of why along with the initial post might help offset the angst, fyi. No one here is an idiot whether you agree with their particular stance or not. Please refrain from name-calling. You only have a problem with this when it's directed at your cherished little Troy clique. Your little clique can say anything they want about the rest of us who don't subcribe to your Troy can't do anything wrong mentality. Stop being two faced please
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Post by Redwaver on Dec 6, 2015 7:59:04 GMT -6
No one here is an idiot whether you agree with their particular stance or not. Please refrain from name-calling. You only have a problem with this when it's directed at your cherished little Troy clique. Your little clique can say anything they want about the rest of us who don't subcribe to your Troy can't do anything wrong mentality. Stop being two faced please Social media can be a blessing or a curse! You can't control outburst by participants who hide behind anonymity nor can you control who reads their rants! As a result bad things happen and that's not a good thing. Recruiting is a very touchy and technical activity whether we like it and agree with it or not. It (social media) must be monitored until the NCAA changes its rules which they WILL NOT DO!
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Post by trojanbrutha on Dec 6, 2015 10:01:45 GMT -6
No one here is an idiot whether you agree with their particular stance or not. Please refrain from name-calling. You only have a problem with this when it's directed at your cherished little Troy clique. Your little clique can say anything they want about the rest of us who don't subcribe to your Troy can't do anything wrong mentality. Stop being two faced please I'll reply to you directly through DM shortly.
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Post by Trojan Warrior on Dec 6, 2015 10:42:22 GMT -6
No one here is an idiot whether you agree with their particular stance or not. Please refrain from name-calling. You only have a problem with this when it's directed at your cherished little Troy clique. Your little clique can say anything they want about the rest of us who don't subcribe to your Troy can't do anything wrong mentality. Stop being two faced please I keep hearing about this "Troy Clique". How do I join? Would I still be eligible considering I've never in my life lived in the state of Alabama?
Assumptions have no value. I've never met most of the moderators on this board. I asked for their help via twitter and they agreed. If there is an issue...take it up with me. Otherwise, be nice.
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Post by trojanocean on Dec 7, 2015 14:18:26 GMT -6
I'm not referencing a Troy clique. I'm not a party to either camp. I get weary with both sides going back and forth at times.
Trojanbrutha, I did not cite any individual, therefore no name calling. I did generalize a mentality based around those who this board ITSELF seems to see as harmful (hence, the thread movement). If you have a problem with that, boot, ban, or deactivate me without any further discussion and don't beat around the bush because I have no intention of censoring myself less that what I've done now since April 25th, 2014 so be advised. I'm not interested in being on this board if you are going to be that overbearing.
Trojan Warrior -----> Take note of that and render a judgement of what you want so I know if you are indeed going to be being that overbearing or if you want to dial that back a bit. Again, I'm not accosting anyone individually - there is a difference.
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Post by trojanbrutha on Dec 7, 2015 17:53:43 GMT -6
I'm not referencing a Troy clique. I'm not a party to either camp. I get weary with both sides going back and forth at times. Trojanbrutha, I did not cite any individual, therefore no name calling. I did generalize a mentality based around those who this board ITSELF seems to see as harmful (hence, the thread movement). If you have a problem with that, boot, ban, or deactivate me without any further discussion and don't beat around the bush because I have no intention of censoring myself less that what I've done now since April 25th, 2014 so be advised. I'm not interested in being on this board if you are going to be that overbearing. Trojan Warrior -----> Take note of that and render a judgement of what you want so I know if you are indeed going to be being that overbearing or if you want to dial that back a bit. Again, I'm not accosting anyone individually - there is a difference. You've stated your position as have I. I'm sure there's a way to keep it civil if you try.
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