CaliSoxFanViaSWside

Hello Jason. I hope you are well. As you know I have been a member here for a very long time. I have never been banned and usually try to stay out of politics since the primary function of Soxtalk is sports. I know there are places here to discuss politics and other relevant issues of today's world.

What is bothering me is the constant interjection of politics into the sports threads. I know sports and politics intertwine on many occasions and therefore, it is difficult to regulate.

The NLCS thread I started was just closed by an admin because politics invaded it and I spoke out against the invasion. Of course I knew the second I opened my mouth to complain about it that I couldn't win because everyone feels the right to express their opinions on racism in all threads. I thought maybe an admin would say keep politics out of the thread. Aren't there some rules of the site that support me thinking that way ? All I did was start a baseball thread and did nothing to provoke the invasion of politics into it. The thread was closed because once I stated I just wanted to enjoy baseball without the politics someone else chimed in that their enjoyment of baseball was compromised by the racism of the Braves organization. Then I got sarcastic by basically saying it's the trendy thing to do rather than actually being so concerned as to do anything about it except ruin the thread. I know me commenting about it also lead to the ruination of the thread and I was admonished by admin Kyyle that since I was offended in previous threads about southsider2k5 use of ageist remarks that I shouldn't be so upset about the political statements in the threads. I know this is getting somewhat convoluted but bear with me. My previous comments to southsider2k5 were brought about by his lack of sensitivity on more than one occasion making fun of Baby boomers. I know that isn't much of an issue with most people like racism is but I thought it was important that if we are to be sensitive about about race and creed then we should also be sensitive about comments on the elderly and not disparage a whole generation of people. Any way you can read it all in the thread that was closed and I am hesitant to start the NLCS thread again .

After the thread was closed southsider2k5 also posted.  Maybe he used his admin powers to post in the thread after it was closed or maybe he got it in before it was closed. All I know is I saw the popup that he had commented after the thread was already closed.

A few months ago I wrote to another admin Texsox that I felt southsider2k5 was abusing his privileges as an admin by using his knowledge of who uses emojis by making posts letting another poster know that as an admin he knew that poster was using laugh emojis on other peoples posts . No one is supposed to know who uses emojis  except admin are allowed to see that but I thought he was violating the posters right to privacy when using emojis by telling anyone who read his posts that he knew where he was using them. Texsox was sympathetic and I quoted the posts to him that southsider2k5 made to show him what I meant. Texsox was not aware that admins can see who posts emojis where. I suppose Texsox wrote to southsider2k5 and kept my name out of it and that was the end of it.

Once again I know how hard it is to regulate admins and keep politics out of threads and I apologize if what I wrote was difficult to follow. I also know it's been increasingly difficult since the LaRussa hire to keep politics and ageist comments out of threads. I am sorry if I am a problem. All I did was start a thread about the NLCS. I did nothing to provoke the original political commentary that appeared in the thread. If you need anything else from me such as my letters to Texsox to better understand what the heck I'm talking about feel free to ask for them.

Sincerely,

Ronald Ward

Hi Jason

I was wondering if the swapmeet allows selling Digital movie codes ? I do this all the time on the Offerup app and I have some HD digital codes for many Disney/Marvel/Star Wars and other movies that can be redeemed on mostly Google Play but a few that also can be redeemed on other platforms like Movies Anywhere or Vudu. I would be selling them at $3 per movie or $2.50 ea if someone buys 5 or more movies. I figured I'd give my fellow Sox fans 1st crack at it because of the low prices. Payment would be made to me through Venmo or Zelle and would require that they send the money 1st and then I send them the code. This be done through messages to one another. I also have some 4K movies that I would ask $4.50 ea. and I would list all movies , prices and where it can be redeemed at in the post if you allow it. Is this OK with you ? You know I have been here many years and on Offerup I have a 5 out of 5 star rating  and I am a TruYou Member there which means they have all my information which allows me to be a trusted seller. Thank you for the consideration.

12 hours ago, South Side Fireworks Man said:

@fathom knew the rule, but the Hall Of Shame manager never heard of it.  I'd rather have fathom manage the Sox instead of LaRussa, but I'd hate to lose him as a poster here.  

fathom is the man. The guy is the absolute king of one liners.

Just so you know fathom is the knowledgeable poster I told you about who said Leury should steal.

"Garcia should steal on the first pitch " . It's on page 18 on my computer in the game thread but around 21 hrs ago if u look it up. This is assuming he could defend himself by saying he was being funny at the time.

So no one drafted Ethan Vecrumba  . Was that because of his strong college commitment or do u think he would ve preferred a higher draft position after some college time ?

Are u a Springsteen fan ?

Thought I'd let you know the links for the standings and the daily wins are not working in the thread for the PTC.

That was weird. That Qwerty thread disappears right as i was posting agreeing with you on the hack. Not that I know qwerty well since he doesn't post as often as he used to and I wrote Whilst ? Has he ever used that word before ? But willing to listen to the full story but if this ends in asking for money....

I see you lurking. You haven't posted in almost 3 years. Nice to see you.

Ron

Hello Jason .

Hope you have been well. Love the new board .Me and my daughter are going to the Sox Angels game this Tuesday. Do you have season tickets that you'd like to sell for that game ? If not could you recommend what you think is the best way to get the cheapest tickets and how close to the game to wait before buying them ? We are looking for pretty good seats  not nosebleed .Thank you in advance for a speedy reply.

Best wishes,

Ron