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Personal Attacks
This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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Why were you defective until age 5?OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.

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Re: Personal Attacks
Feels like you need a hug
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Born to Cubs parents and over came it.Absolut wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:16 pmWhy were you defective until age 5?OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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Re: Personal Attacks
I would personally like to see the Cardinals pitchers attack hitters and not get bludgeoned. Cards could use some wins.
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Why in the world would you end a post that advocates to stop condescending assaults and attacks with negative, insulting language? The irony is incredible.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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Are you a "self-appointed guardian of baseball truth?" Then you should be offended!woofy25 wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:36 pmWhy in the world would you end a post that advocates to stop condescending assaults and attacks with negative, insulting language? The irony is incredible.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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Re: Personal Attacks
You were insulted?woofy25 wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:36 pmWhy in the world would you end a post that advocates to stop condescending assaults and attacks with negative, insulting language? The irony is incredible.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pmSo, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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You made some very good suggestions. There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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Re: Personal Attacks
I hate to tell you but you've just laid out the rug for the types of posts you're trying to prevent. lolOregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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Maybe so, but the poster exemplifies decency.blackinkbiz wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:41 pmI hate to tell you but you've just laid out the rug for the types of posts you're trying to prevent. lolOregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
Re: Personal Attacks
Yes. It's entirely baffling that a man in his mid-70s who was banned from The Cardinal Nation and has received numerous timeouts here could have his aberrant behavior noted. I just don't get people these days.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:40 pmYou made some very good suggestions. There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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This is a prime example. As I posted, "There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling".Mort Gage wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:53 pmYes. It's entirely baffling that a man in his mid-70s who was banned from The Cardinal Nation and has received numerous timeouts here could have his aberrant behavior noted. I just don't get people these days.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:40 pmYou made some very good suggestions. There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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Please don't make me bring up the sordid nature of your old sock handles. I'm trying to be nice. Don't push it.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 16:00 pmThis is a prime example. As I posted, "There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling".Mort Gage wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:53 pmYes. It's entirely baffling that a man in his mid-70s who was banned from The Cardinal Nation and has received numerous timeouts here could have his aberrant behavior noted. I just don't get people these days.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:40 pmYou made some very good suggestions. There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
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I should add, besides thriving on personal attacks. Some are simply delirious in their accusations.Mort Gage wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 16:02 pmPlease don't make me bring up the sordid nature of your old sock handles. I'm trying to be nice. Don't push it.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 16:00 pmThis is a prime example. As I posted, "There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling".Mort Gage wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:53 pmYes. It's entirely baffling that a man in his mid-70s who was banned from The Cardinal Nation and has received numerous timeouts here could have his aberrant behavior noted. I just don't get people these days.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:40 pmYou made some very good suggestions. There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.
Re: Personal Attacks
Robert M. Shelton, Wally Butterworth. Both racist sock handles you used to agree with yourself. It's a widely known fact. I told you not to push it but you couldn't help yourself.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 16:05 pmI should add, besides thriving on personal attacks. Some are simply delerious in their accusations.Mort Gage wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 16:02 pmPlease don't make me bring up the sordid nature of your old sock handles. I'm trying to be nice. Don't push it.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 16:00 pmThis is a prime example. As I posted, "There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling".Mort Gage wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:53 pmYes. It's entirely baffling that a man in his mid-70s who was banned from The Cardinal Nation and has received numerous timeouts here could have his aberrant behavior noted. I just don't get people these days.Shady wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:40 pmYou made some very good suggestions. There seem to be many smart posters on CT that, unfortunately, thrive on personal attacks. It's baffling.OregonRedbird wrote: ↑11 Apr 2025 15:11 pm This is my 70th season as a Cardinals fan; I'll be 75 end of the month. The only thing I hate more than an off-day is the off-season.
Over the years I've seen high-highs and low-lows. I've also been treated to 9 WS's and we won 4 of 'em. Many times, especially during down years, I felt like giving up on a lost season but never could. Can't not watch, won't stop caring, it's in my DNA and like 2011 taught us, you never know.
The personal attacks in CT are pointless. Three suggestions.
- If you don't like a post, respond, ignore but stop the condescending and smarmy personal assaults.
- If you don't like a poster, respond, ignore or don't read but spare us the petty attacks and piling on.
- If you don't like me, respond, ignore, or don't read.
Most posters have insightful takes or pose interesting questions. I like learning from different perspectives.
A recent post was titled something like 'It's hard to be a Cardinals fan in recent years''. True enough. The steady decline over the past decade from FO arrogance, unforced errors, mismanagement and indifference is hard to endure. But thoughtful fans know how lucky we are as Cardinals fans. I live in Oregon but was born and raised in the StL. I'll always be proud of that, even in years when watching the Cards feels like punishment.
So, enjoy the game tonight, and for those self-appointed guardians of baseball truth, consider a tall glass of ice-cold shut the fork up at the ready.