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Feb 11, 2008 Jan 17, 2012 112 33540

As of Jan. 17, 2012, I am no longer a "product" of AN or the SBN sites. This is my choice based on moderation changes on AN I do not agree with, plus a catering more to advertisers and view counts over good posters and quality content.

Further, I was banned without warning or notification for refusing to accept being told I could not talk in AN's off-topic "Lounge" about another longstanding member's silent removal as a moderator. That is fine with me as I think it proves an important point about AN's new direction.

Another longstanding member, PaulThomas, was also banned without use of the previously established flag/strike system after writing a post critical of the rules change. It was worded firmly but honestly and written with civility. That post was quickly removed. This is the new direction of AN, where no dissension is allowed any longer. That is the new business model.

All traces of my own content (photos, analysis, etc.) that were unrelated to gameday threads and frontpage posts have been removed by me. I am sorry to those who enjoyed any of it, but I no longer feel it belongs on AN. People who know me know where they can find some of it elsewhere.

Goodbye and good luck. The Kraut is still Free.

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Athletics Nation Commented And now that we've seen how quickly anything critical will be stamped out, I'm really gone on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:29 PM EST (4 replies)

Athletics Nation Recommended If that's how the policy is to be enforced on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:26 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Many of us did. Many of us did. on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:26 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented This this this on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:25 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Which solves nothing, so blind eyes can be turned to the problems that still plague this place on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:24 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Via e-mail, where it can be subsequently ignored or blown off on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:23 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented "I was just doing my job" on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:21 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I am capable of reading just fine on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:20 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Enjoy being the AN police from here on out on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:20 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented No to this on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I do remember that on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:13 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented It was just sarcasm on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:13 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Multiple people flagged him, this I know on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:10 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented That might be bordering on inflammatory, guy on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented So I was at least partially right ;-) on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:04 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Thanks on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:03 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I'm leaving after I'm finished with things in the Lounge today on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:55 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I was getting annoyed with you over the last couple days but I credit you for sticking to your guns and stepping away following this change. on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:52 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I used to be one of his biggest supporters, a true toady on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:52 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Appreciated! on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:48 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I like the idea of making people e-mail them privately for any complaints about the site, etc. on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:38 PM EST

Athletics Nation Recommended I just really hate when any comments are closed. on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:35 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Absolutely on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:34 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Not disagreeing with you, mind on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:29 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Thanks, too on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:25 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I GET why comments would be turned off because it probably would turn into a shitstorm, but still on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:25 PM EST (4 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Yep, I'm not gone entirely, just putting in roots elsewhere now. on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:24 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Thanks. Hey, at least you have the shot of that Kouz walkoff in Sacramento. on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:23 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Gracias on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:23 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented "This is the way it is. No, you cannot discuss it here." on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:23 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Thanks, man. on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:07 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, through my site. Thanks. on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 1:35 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Goodbye, AN on 1/16/12 Lounge: The one when gigs is procrastinating on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 1:29 PM EST (9 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I have no respect whatsoever for the guy, and I see no reason to avoid saying it on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 4:12 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I think he came here to intentionally stir the pot, cause a distraction and set up strawman arguments so he could promote his way of running things on HH on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 4:08 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't think he was trying to help at all on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:59 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I would if the scenario at the end took place on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:47 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I don't on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:36 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented The part you linked to was basic sarcasm on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 3:35 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Scary thought, isn't it? on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 2:10 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I'll just let your own words speak for themselves on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 1:56 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I agree with this sentiment. Not sure why Rev thinks we should give a crap about his opinion here on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 1:29 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented . on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 12:52 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented But really, you sound like a very insecure person with a massive ego who can't stand hearing anything you don't want to on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 12:41 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented You've really done quite a job of constructing a false argument the entire time you've posted in this thread on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 12:40 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented You can't have one without the other on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 12:39 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented *points to iglew* on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/17/12 12:37 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented If it affects content and what people are allowed to talk about, yeah - that affects some things on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 11:00 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented It's still the responsibility of the admins to provide a place where others want to be the so-called product on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 10:50 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented If the pop-up just makes you click it before going on, I can see glossing over it on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 10:11 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yes. This does prove mike's not blameless, but it also doesn't excuse the rest on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 10:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented But - and there is the "but" - I still think, even with this known now, the process should have been a strike for mike if it was warranted on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 9:58 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yep on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 9:57 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I double-checked elcroata's summary on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 9:53 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Sure does, doesn't it? on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 9:44 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Evidently on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 9:38 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm sure I was a good apple until I spoke up against the misuse of the system on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 8:44 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented That's been done already on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 4:33 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented And I get the concept of a two-stage (or so) rebuild over the next few years, but still. on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 3:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't get it. Help with what? on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 3:02 PM EST (4 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented And at this point I'd rather that not be Taylor on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:54 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented SSS but Allen's K-rate following the trade was 34.8% on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:51 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yes, much on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:49 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Like Copenhagen said, I'd rather see him playing every day instead of the sit-sit-play-sit-sit-play pattern on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:48 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented How, by just facing lefties? on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:41 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Beane's new message: "One trade a day until we get a decision on the ballpark." on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:26 PM EST (3 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Not being one at all on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:01 PM EST (5 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Great analysis on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 1:54 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Not that I think Moscoso or Outman had long futures here, but on the surface I don't like this move on A's Trade Moscoso and Outman for Seth Smith on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 1:52 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I thought we were tired of goat/sheep jokes here on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 1:11 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Then maybe he should have just kept it all to himself and let TPTB make the full announcement without giving people reason to speculate? on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 12:58 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I use AdBlock. Someone please let Vox Media, etc. know on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 12:57 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Hints or not, they're pretty big ones and it's not hard at all to put the pieces of the puzzle together on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 12:48 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Iglew's sure been dropping some big hints about things he's apparently heard on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 12:31 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented It would also be pretty telling if I'm on it for speaking out so much about the misuse of power over this on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:58 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented What interests me further is what the whole point was of you making this post... on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:53 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented You've apparently got all the inside information about new rules coming out... on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:49 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented From that post, (f)act three: on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:47 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Go read his post about it on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:38 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented You sure seem to be speaking for someone given what you're relaying on How Do You Want This Place Run? [**meta warning**] on Athletics Nation - 01/16/12 2:37 AM EST (1 reply)

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