Game Day Thread (Dark Mode)

[HK_Eagle]

beats me how people can say they can see everything going on in a match when they spend 15 minutes or more looking and typing on their phone.

Must…type…message…before…next…play…

 

[Seagles68]

Embrace the darkside @Frogz

I have a general grievous .... but I wish no bodily harm.

 

[mave]

Oh sweet summer child...

 

[NREagle]

As another poster mentioned... posters come and go. If some posters don't like the way certain people express themselves here, and decide to leave, then cool... it seems they have worked out for themselves that perhaps this forum is not the right vehicle for them. I have no issue with that. We still have a vibrant community willing to share.

If posters want to create a "dark thread" to share certain things that don't necessarily fit elsewhere, then fine. I can't imagine what it is some want to share there that they cant already share? I vent and swear my a$$ off during the GDT. If I overstep the mark, based on feedback and my own reflection, I simply put my hand up and own it (apologise). I really don't take it personally when certain people get upset about my "negative venting" posts, nor do I bother getting upset with posts I don't agree with. I counter them or ignore them. Simple.

It's the variety and colour that makes a forum. No, we don't want it ridiculous vanilla rainbows, and no, we don't want people bullying or attacking others personally. Those things happen occasionally, but mostly, we have these vigorous debates around contentious issues. I have no problem with the dialogue we are sharing around this topic now. I personally don't agree with the proposed split GDT as I'm concerned it dilutes the group and gives us less to bounce off on game day. That said, if people want it, I'm willing to let it run and see how it goes.

And thank you for the acknowledgement @NREagle.

All good @HK_Eagle

I'm a pretty mellow poster on here.

Usually see the team through glass half full eyes. @Ryan and I banter back and forth quite a bit because of it, but more often it is outside the site.

I haven't been posting as much lately, not because I don't love Manly/Silvertails but more so because I've had a lot of pretty awful things going on in my life and it's taking all my energy.

@Ryan has been a tremendous support to me through that. He's been more than that, to me, actually.

He has a good heart.

And although his idea may rub some posters the wrong way, I can say without a doubt he cares about this community and his suggestion comes from a good place.

Anyway, as far as the footy is concerned, I'm thankful the two points are already in the bag for this weekend.

Hope the boys rest up, then get stuck back into it, and train hard. I'd like to think we're celebrating a win sooner rather than later.

Go Manly.

 

[HK_Eagle]

All good @HK_Eagle

I'm a pretty mellow poster on here.

Usually see the team through glass half full eyes. @Ryan and I banter back and forth quite a bit because of it, but more often it is outside the site.

I haven't been posting as much lately, not because I don't love Manly/Silvertails but more so because I've had a lot of pretty awful things going on in my life and it's taking all my energy.

@Ryan has been a tremendous support to me through that. He's been more than that, to me, actually.

He has a good heart.

And although his idea may rub some posters the wrong way, I can say without a doubt he cares about this community and his suggestion comes from a good place.

Anyway, as far as the footy is concerned, I'm thankful the two points are already in the bag for this weekend.

Hope the boys rest up, then get stuck back into it, and train hard. I'd like to think we're celebrating a win sooner rather than later.

Go Manly.

Sorry to hear of the awful things, mate. I wish you all the best with it.

And just to be clear, my views on this have nothing to do with Ryan. I actually enjoy his posts, and often find myself agreeing with a lot of what he shares. I’m playing the ball, not the man.

 

[NREagle]

I just find it all very unfortunate @NREagle that this discussion is even being had. I put it down to my own blissful ignorance of what a footy forum was going to be like. I read both negative and positive posts (also open to its own interpretation) and just move on from the ones that don't interest me.

The fact that there is now considered a need to start an invite group to talk about footy of all things, makes me think these things aren't really for me.

Sorry for the delay on responding @Seagles68 . You're one of my favourite posters on here, if favourites are allowed....so's @globaleagle but maybe don't let him know that

 

[Seagles68]

Sorry for the delay on responding @Seagles68 . You're one of my favourite posters on here, if favourites are allowed....so's @globaleagle but maybe don't let him know that

I've had a Bex and a good lie down since my post @NREagle and have moved on. I still don't see the need but it is what it is. I would like to echo @HK_Eagle 's sentiments and wish you well. You seem too young to be burdened by life. You take it easy. And I agree, I do enjoy @globaleagle 's posts but we'll keep that between us

 

[Adz]

How should I reply to this clown…

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Lol,just after you say not attacking others.....practising your preaching is hard isn't it........

 

[HK_Eagle]

Lol,just after you say not attacking others.....practising your preaching is hard isn't it........

That wasn’t an attack on you Adz. It was a joke, imagining how game day posters are tied up on our phones thinking about how we are going to respond. Sorry, the humour attempt was not so great and a little obscure I guess.

Just edited the text part to make it a bit clearer where I was coming from.

 

[Adz]

That wasn’t an attack on you Adz. It was a joke, imagining how game day posters are tied up on our phones thinking about how we are going to respond. Sorry, the humour attempt was not so great and a little obscure I guess.

Sure,crossed wires I guess,usual social media problem when you can't see facial expressions,tone of voice,etc ...

 

[Andrew..]

Haha I want in as @FrankCostanzasBadSide

Actually, the Dark Mode should have been called the "The Silvertails Festivus Thread" as it's all about the airing of grievances.
All jokes aside, there's some great people on this site (both ventors and optimists) I just hope it doesn't end up withering on the vine because at the end of the day we all share that same love for the mighty Eagles.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Actually, the Dark Mode should have been called the "The Silvertails Festivus Thread" as it's all about the airing of grievances.
All jokes aside, there's some great people on this site (both ventors and optimists) I just hope it doesn't end up withering on the vine because at the end of the day we all share that same love for the mighty Eagles.

A Festivus for the rest of us @Andrew.. Will we implement the Silvertails feats of strength as well?

 

[Andrew..]

A Festivus for the rest of us @Andrew.. Will we implement the Silvertails feats of strength as well?

And don't forget the aluminium pole and no tinsel because I find distracting.

 

[Eagles4Life]

And don't forget the aluminium pole and no tinsel because I find distracting.

Every new Dark Mode thread should start with this iconic Festivus quote.
"I got a lot of problems with you people! And now you're gonna hear about it!"

 

[Waz13]

People will always leave the forum at one point or another

Yep people come and go for various reasons.

Havent really commented on this suggestion yet other than the @FrankCostanzasBadSide bit.

I don’t have an issue with this idea at all really, however I’m not really sure it will be that purposeful.

As for mine almost all threads on here get dark and negative from time to time. Some worse than the game day thread tbh. And I think other threads here create issues for posters in different ways that would potentially turn people off the site just as much or more as GD thread. I don’t believe a seperate thread for negative comments will prevent people leaving personally.

Anyway just a suggestion from @Ryan and done with good intent I believe so good on you for trying to find a solution.

I’d prob browse for a bit of a laugh, cos I actually find sone of the venting humorous from time to time. I only really post in the gdt at halftime now anyway and barely ever as I try avoiding the phone when watching the game with my son.

Id be happy to be admitted @Jethro.

 

[Nike]

I'm not 15 can I still participate?

 

[Scorpio]

From reading this thread it feels like what some people really want is a place where their opinions, or the manner in which they express them, are validated and don't get challenged by other people.

There is a term for this... it's called an echo chamber. It doesn't really sound like the description of a discussion forum, which is this site's raison d'être.

Why is this needed? Eventually this "dark mode" sub-forum is going to have opinions that get (or should be) challenged by other people... and then you're at square one again.

 

[The '47ers]

Why is this needed? Eventually this "dark mode" sub-forum is going to have opinions that get (or should be) challenged by other people... and then you're at square one again.

Doesn't interest me at all, but each to their own of course. I'll enjoy the quiet of opening my emails and not having to delete attacks from in here!

 

[Rocky]

Until this ...... I'd made the choice to lurk and no longer post. My decision was mainly because I see people like @Ryan (and others) being hassled by a few people on here just for what appear to me to be putting forward reasonable interpretations of our clubs decade of failure. The whole narrative by a few (I call them the gang of 5) on here that ST has become too negative and was turning people away was for my mind just bullshxt. This attitude has actually turned me off posting anything.

For me supporting a footy team is just an outlet and is about the highs and the lows. Many years ago I originally came to a place like this to share the highs and also vent on the lows. Just like I would if I was at the ground, in the pub or wherever. When people were / are being howled down and hassled by the gang of 5 about their perceived "negative" comments bringing everyone down ....... I just thought enough is enough. It actually does feel like there is a loose echo chamber of censorship happening.

Anyway, I'll put my head down again and just go back to lurking. I just wanted you to know that I was one of the people that had had recently reached out and had PM'd Ryan about this. I believe that there are others as well.

Yep, and for any smart arse comment I get. Thanks for the feedback I won't let the door hit me on the way out ........ right back at ya.

Please add me to the list of people who can access "dark / realistic mode"

hold on...There is a gang of 5 that speak to each other offline and manipulate the content?

Wowsers.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

hold on...There is a gang of 5 that speak to each other offline and manipulate the content?

Wowsers.

I think I’m supposed to be a part of that , but I rarely speak to anyone offline , and I’m not sure how I ( or we ) actually manipulate the content by doing so.

If 5 similar posters have been anointed, then the person announcing that has done the anointing.

I’m also not sure who the other 4 are , so maybe if anyone knows they can tell me.

As to being a “ gang “ I’m not sure about that either.

I find it highly amusing.