As one of the older posters on CT

[WeeVikes]

No kidding. Nothing like gross generalizations and stereotyping.

I am an older poster and yes older ones do have a Monopoly . They also played Clue, Risk , and other board games when we were teens.
If you understand that it was Colonel Mustard with the Lead Pipe in the Study .. then yes you have a CLUE about the older generation.

Monopoly taught how to make and use money in real estate. The best game was SORRY. Both it and aggrevation, were stellar.

Not far behind was Yahtzee.

All solid.
But my preference was chess.

I forgot about chess. Love it. Here’s one- Card games. Anyone remember playing Canasta with grand maw while skipping school.

Super Slo Mo, of course, prefers checkers.
He and The Marmot play daily.

You not going to have a POBO to bash in about 2 months. And if Oli goes, you’ll be left with nothing to talk about.

Do pay attention to this worthy thread.
I never "bash".
I merely analyze with at extreme high level of insight - often ingeniously and memorably (such as my previous post above).
Once Super Slo Mo and The Marmot exit stage left, other actors will enter - and will provide me the ample opportunity to educate all as to their performance.
Baseball is a beautiful game and never fails to provide topics of debate and conversation.
So, rest assured.
You will have much to read and enjoy, which I always offer as an act of service.

My question is - why do you continue this weird schtick? I wonder what a psychoanalyst would say about you, and your incessant bizarre desire for attention.

Or your insatiable appetite to consume my posts?
On that point, one key lesson from my career which might of helpful to you: answers are uncovered in asking the correct questions.

I believe that and practice that. But you constantly are starving for attention. That’s why you developed your schtick, and why you continue, even under ridicule. Have you ever asked yourself why?

An example of not asking the right question.
Here is one more apropos.
Why is there an insatiable appetite, on the part of so many, to consume by posts?
Learn the answer to that, and the door to further understanding is unlocked.

And if I may take things one step further, it is only and always about the game.

[Cranny]

I have to say all the negative posts on internet web pages, including Cards' Talk are disheartening.
It just seems like people simply love to hate and look for any opportunity and excuse to express that hate.
The posts on Arenado are cruel; it is like people have no respect or honor.
Always remember that baseball players have families that read the posts and are affected. The player can take it but think about the children. Think, people, before you post.

I know this will be blown off my many, some will think it funny and post hateful posts in this very thread. The first response to a post is always some wise-[ash] remark.

Life is short and meant to be enjoyed and productive.

One day you will regret remarks that tear people down rather than build them up.

The older generation knows grew up believing that if you don't have something good to say, don't say anything at all.

Better that people think you are a nice person than prove you are not.

Whatever, I'm sure this is just going to be laughed off by most of you.

Opti

You’re a youngster, opti mist.

[Melville]

I am an older poster and yes older ones do have a Monopoly . They also played Clue, Risk , and other board games when we were teens.
If you understand that it was Colonel Mustard with the Lead Pipe in the Study .. then yes you have a CLUE about the older generation.

Monopoly taught how to make and use money in real estate. The best game was SORRY. Both it and aggrevation, were stellar.

Not far behind was Yahtzee.

All solid.
But my preference was chess.

I forgot about chess. Love it. Here’s one- Card games. Anyone remember playing Canasta with grand maw while skipping school.

Super Slo Mo, of course, prefers checkers.
He and The Marmot play daily.

You not going to have a POBO to bash in about 2 months. And if Oli goes, you’ll be left with nothing to talk about.

Do pay attention to this worthy thread.
I never "bash".
I merely analyze with at extreme high level of insight - often ingeniously and memorably (such as my previous post above).
Once Super Slo Mo and The Marmot exit stage left, other actors will enter - and will provide me the ample opportunity to educate all as to their performance.
Baseball is a beautiful game and never fails to provide topics of debate and conversation.
So, rest assured.
You will have much to read and enjoy, which I always offer as an act of service.

My question is - why do you continue this weird schtick? I wonder what a psychoanalyst would say about you, and your incessant bizarre desire for attention.

Or your insatiable appetite to consume my posts?
On that point, one key lesson from my career which might of helpful to you: answers are uncovered in asking the correct questions.

I believe that and practice that. But you constantly are starving for attention. That’s why you developed your schtick, and why you continue, even under ridicule. Have you ever asked yourself why?

An example of not asking the right question.
Here is one more apropos.
Why is there an insatiable appetite, on the part of so many, to consume by posts?
Learn the answer to that, and the door to further understanding is unlocked.

And if I may take things one step further, it is only and always about the game.

Absolutely.
Terrific observation on your part.
Case in point.
This thread was created due to recent fandom commentary related to N/A - both the negative and the positive.
And I would be first to admit that N/A is unquestionably a highly relevant part of the game right now and has been for some time.

[Rojo Johnson]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Not a monopoly, true. But more of it, for sure.

Ridiculous and inaccurate.

No kidding. Nothing like gross generalizations and stereotyping.

I am an older poster and yes older ones do have a Monopoly . They also played Clue, Risk , and other board games when we were teens.
If you understand that it was Colonel Mustard with the Lead Pipe in the Study .. then yes you have a CLUE about the older generation.

Monopoly taught how to make and use money in real estate. The best game was SORRY. Both it and aggrevation, were stellar.

Not far behind was Yahtzee.

All solid.
But my preference was chess.

I forgot about chess. Love it. Here’s one- Card games. Anyone remember playing Canasta with grand maw while skipping school.

Super Slo Mo, of course, prefers checkers.
He and The Marmot play daily.

You not going to have a POBO to bash in about 2 months. And if Oli goes, you’ll be left with nothing to talk about.

Do pay attention to this worthy thread.
I never "bash".
I merely analyze with at extreme high level of insight - often ingeniously and memorably (such as my previous post above).
Once Super Slo Mo and The Marmot exit stage left, other actors will enter - and will provide me the ample opportunity to educate all as to their performance.
Baseball is a beautiful game and never fails to provide topics of debate and conversation.
So, rest assured.
You will have much to read and enjoy, which I always offer as an act of service.

My question is - why do you continue this weird schtick? I wonder what a psychoanalyst would say about you, and your incessant bizarre desire for attention.

My gosh. Cranny, you are a piece of work, aren’t you? What would a psychoanalyst say about you? Compulsions to tell others how to post, practically every single day. Eighty something years old and fawning over Bill and Moe to the point of needlessly alienating scores of posters. Trying to impose your antique values on everyone who will listen, just like the above post. You are a real peach.

[Cranny]

Not a monopoly, true. But more of it, for sure.

Ridiculous and inaccurate.

No kidding. Nothing like gross generalizations and stereotyping.

I am an older poster and yes older ones do have a Monopoly . They also played Clue, Risk , and other board games when we were teens.
If you understand that it was Colonel Mustard with the Lead Pipe in the Study .. then yes you have a CLUE about the older generation.

Monopoly taught how to make and use money in real estate. The best game was SORRY. Both it and aggrevation, were stellar.

Not far behind was Yahtzee.

All solid.
But my preference was chess.

I forgot about chess. Love it. Here’s one- Card games. Anyone remember playing Canasta with grand maw while skipping school.

Super Slo Mo, of course, prefers checkers.
He and The Marmot play daily.

You not going to have a POBO to bash in about 2 months. And if Oli goes, you’ll be left with nothing to talk about.

Do pay attention to this worthy thread.
I never "bash".
I merely analyze with at extreme high level of insight - often ingeniously and memorably (such as my previous post above).
Once Super Slo Mo and The Marmot exit stage left, other actors will enter - and will provide me the ample opportunity to educate all as to their performance.
Baseball is a beautiful game and never fails to provide topics of debate and conversation.
So, rest assured.
You will have much to read and enjoy, which I always offer as an act of service.

My question is - why do you continue this weird schtick? I wonder what a psychoanalyst would say about you, and your incessant bizarre desire for attention.

My gosh. Cranny, you are a piece of work, aren’t you? What would a psychoanalyst say about you? Compulsions to tell others how to post, practically every single day. Eighty something years old and fawning over Bill and Moe to the point of needlessly alienating scores of posters. Trying to impose your antique values on everyone who will listen, just like the above post. You are a real peach.

Actually, Rojo, I was referring to Melville’s schtick and desire for attention. I guess you appreciation that kind of egotism? By the way, why do you swoop in and attack me out of the blue?

[Rojo Johnson]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

[Cranny]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

Actually I do, Rojo. And if you knew me personally you would know I try to follow it. But let’s get back to baseball and not be in your attack mode.

[Melville]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

Actually I do, Rojo. And if you knew me personally you would know I try to follow it. But let’s get back to baseball and not be in your attack mode.

Indeed.

[sikeston bulldog2]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

Actually I do, Rojo. And if you knew me personally you would know I try to follow it. But let’s get back to baseball and not be in your attack mode.

You can’t communicate that way. Ending a conversation by telling someone they are in attack mode is not prudent. It’s equivalent to getting the last word in.

Swoop.

[Cranny]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

Actually I do, Rojo. And if you knew me personally you would know I try to follow it. But let’s get back to baseball and not be in your attack mode.

You can’t communicate that way. Ending a conversation by telling someone they are in attack mode is not prudent. It’s equivalent to getting the last word in.

Swoop.

So now you’re telling others what to do, dawg? I thought you were above that.

[OldRed]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

Actually I do, Rojo. And if you knew me personally you would know I try to follow it. But let’s get back to baseball and not be in your attack mode.

You can’t communicate that way. Ending a conversation by telling someone they are in attack mode is not prudent. It’s equivalent to getting the last word in.

Swoop.

So now you’re telling others what to do, dawg? I thought you were above that.

LMAO

[sikeston bulldog2]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

Actually I do, Rojo. And if you knew me personally you would know I try to follow it. But let’s get back to baseball and not be in your attack mode.

You can’t communicate that way. Ending a conversation by telling someone they are in attack mode is not prudent. It’s equivalent to getting the last word in.

Swoop.

So now you’re telling others what to do, dawg? I thought you were above that.

I didn’t tell you what to do. The choice remains yours. And, if you choose not to Decide; you still have made a choice.
I said- you can’t pass on a communication with a negative ending and expect acceptance.

As for me being above others, I’m too low for zero.

[Rojo Johnson]

Cranny: I’m very interested in your response to this. Mel hadn’t directed any post to you in this thread, yet you swooped in and attacked him for the posts he made in this thread. You even thought you had enough training to analyze his motivation for the things he posts about (attention seeking). Why was it okay for you to question/analyze Mel re his motivations, yet you accused me of attacking you for doing the very things you had done to Mel? Would you consider your behavior to be narcissistic in nature?

[Cranny]

Cranny: I’m very interested in your response to this. Mel hadn’t directed any post to you in this thread, yet you swooped in and attacked him for the posts he made in this thread. You even thought you had enough training to analyze his motivation for the things he posts about (attention seeking). Why was it okay for you to question/analyze Mel re his motivations, yet you accused me of attacking you for doing the very things you had done to Mel? Would you consider your behavior to be narcissistic in nature?

Honest question for you Rojo. A number of posters have gone after Melville for his severely ego laced posts. Why do you make comments to me and not to those others?

[OldRed]

Cranny: I’m very interested in your response to this. Mel hadn’t directed any post to you in this thread, yet you swooped in and attacked him for the posts he made in this thread. You even thought you had enough training to analyze his motivation for the things he posts about (attention seeking). Why was it okay for you to question/analyze Mel re his motivations, yet you accused me of attacking you for doing the very things you had done to Mel? Would you consider your behavior to be narcissistic in nature?

Honest question for you Rojo. A number of posters have gone after Melville for his severely ego laced posts. Why do you make comments to me and not to those others?

The gull to even ask this question is beyond me.

[sikeston bulldog2]

The message is an admirable one, but the generational patronizing isn’t necessary.

Older folks don’t have a monopoly on virtue.

Very true. They just have more experience.

At being terrible to other people

Thanks for saying it.

Respect your elders, why, because they were born before me? Every time I've ever heard that ridiculous phrase it was from someone who didn't like the reaction their disrespect brought back to them.

Respect is earned through deeds and how people treat others, not for simply existing a long time.

Very true. The Golden Rule. Where did it come from?

You mean like yesterday when you told someone he was a terrible poster just because he said something untoward about your pretend friends in the Cards FO? That Golden Rule? I’m thinking you haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about.

Actually I do, Rojo. And if you knew me personally you would know I try to follow it. But let’s get back to baseball and not be in your attack mode.

You can’t communicate that way. Ending a conversation by telling someone they are in attack mode is not prudent. It’s equivalent to getting the last word in.

Swoop.

So now you’re telling others what to do, dawg? I thought you were above that.

One more note of etiquette. When you’re out here flapping on a hot Mike, an open net, you are gonna get heard. No one swoops into a conversation. They enter it. There is an entry point. And a conversation on an open Mike is not owned by anyone. It’s free game.

If you don’t want swooped down upon, may I recommend a PM.