Dan

I'm hesitant to post this... but what the hell. The problem I have with the First Responders is.. they had, were given again, were asked to wear and chose not to use the proper respiratory protection. I was on the pile on 9/12 and every day for several months; yet I don't have all the respiratory problems. Why? Because I wore a properly fitted half face respirator. The firefighters, for whatever their reasons, didn't. (Which makes no sense when you think about it - afterall, they're trained from day one to use respirators when they go into a firey mess.) 1,000's of respirators were onsite within a day for any individual that didn't have one or needed a replacement. Stations were set up within 3 days to properly fit test for respirators, so you had the proper size. Granted, for the first day and a half, the replacement respirators weren't on site. However, I'm fairly certain all firefighteres have full face respirators as part of their gear. Again, for whatever their reasons, the vast majority of the first responders chose not to wear respirators not only for that day, but for the months to follow. So, talk about making your own bed? With all that being said, I have no problem with some assistance to help them with medical bills. I have true empathy for what many witnessed and experienced. However, the vast majority were warned as ealy as 9/12 to protect themselves from the smoke and dust and they made a choice. No one talks about it, because it's crude and uncaring and we don't want to dishonor the victims and all. But, it 's just as true as people in NO being warned about Katrina and then chosing to stay.

Youboty?

Yeah... but who goes to SabreSpace. Come on. Seriously, I'm sure you're right or would at least correct it if it gets out of hand. This is, by far, the best moderated board I know of. So, I'm not terribly worried; just echoing Dean's sentiment that it gets annoying... quick.

Agreed. It will get out of control. With each new poster, they will bring an increased chance of posting like they do eslewhere - vids and pics all over the joint. That's why this is the only board I frequent with any regularity - it's the only one I care to read; plus its the only one you can read. I almost always edit a quote in my reply (case in point)... especially when its a loooong quote. But, you're right, most people don't. They're either oblivious to the extra bandwidth required, oblivious to how unreadable a thread becomes, or just don't care; but most don't. With that said, I have no real concerns here though. Seeing Scott's reaction to the PrepH pic; I think it'll be kept under control long before it gets too cumbersome.

Gotcha. I hope you're right about the YT vids. Never underestimate the tards... is my motto though. I'll have to make sure I double check the poll, before I vote.

Revis said to tell you to stop this nonsense until he gets paid. You got me.

Youo didn't see a BIG YouTube vid screen about midway down that page? I sure did. And I agree, that will get old REAL fast Oh, and about seeing who voted for which poll option... I hate that! I'm usually the guy that votes for the one absurd answer, just to throw the curve. Now everyone will know!

Yes... that's the thread I was thinking of. That was the last thread I saw whim in as well. Of course, I'm sure it didn't help his cause that we were all lamenting the loss of TG and Lori at pretty much the same time. So, I guess one of the mods made the decision to nip that one in the bud before another insightful poster was discouraged.

I'm not sure why... or even when, but I do recall a thread where he was just pushing it with someone. Sorry, but my memory sucks. I just recall reading the thread thinking... he's about to get banned. (He seemed to walk that line a fair bit anyways.) I even, politely, suggested he should just drop the discussion because it was heading in a wrong direction. Of course, we know that didn't work. Seems like the next day he was gone.

I'm getting the same thing. No idea what it is. I didn't notice it this morning. I think it's a green box that says "Loading" ... but it flashes so quick its hard to tell.

Yep. 'cause that's how I roll. I got away from it for years (of course), but when they came out with final release -version 9. I switched back briefly, because my first web browser was Netscape 0.9b. Then I said, WTH, let's just keep using it. Almost 2years later... it's still rockin strong. Altough I switch to Firefox more frequently.

I'm a proud user of Netscape Navigator as my primary browser. Take that IT guys!

Nice, mulitquote works! Yeah that's kinda what I thought. Maybe if more people liked us, it'd be a more important feature. Although you got alot more buffalo's than me, Dean. Now I feel inferior.

See, as a non twitterite, I hate that. What does it even mean? SDS is saying "great work on the new site"? You're saying it to him? Why not just say it to him? Does it post that to twitter? What's it even for other than confusing me? I don't like it.. (Good thing the reputation thingy isn't working yet)

What's the number of Bills' logos refer to? Also, what's the point of "adding a friend" (says the guy with no friends ) Seriously, though.

wow. This is going to take some getting used to. I'm not sure I'm going to like all the thumbnail pics that will soon litter every other post. Can we have some sort of immediate suspension policy for people posting the pixie pan guy? I do like the idea of the "reputation" system. Although, I'll wait to see how it works. Will we be able to see who's on "probation" or close to being banned or... just basically in trouble. I'd kinda like that, for some reason. Nicely done. I'll graze a bit and get a better feel for now. Just really wanted to try posting to see how it felt. (I entered the Chat and it loaded fine - no one was there, but it seemed to be working).

Watching Brohm get some decent playing time, may very well be the only reason worth watching this upcoming game.

Actually, I'd say it's based on several year's worth of bad QB play that was just reinforced with a bad preseason game. My question would be... when do you expect to see Trent become an adequate QB? At some point he has to take charge and lead this team to more than 3 pts followed by alot of 3 and outs. So should he look better in a preseason game where the defense isn't going all out? Or should he save it all up for the regular season? I'd be shocked if he wasn't trying his dmandest to score on every drive last week. The fact that he didn't score on any (silimilar to last preseason), says something.

not me.

ok... this was pretty funny.

What I don't get is how do we even know for sure Malone is his father? I mean anyone can say anything now a days. Has anyone even looked into it? Maybe the Basketaball HOF did and found that there was nothing to Bell's "claim"? It could happen. It makes me wonder about his claim that he's a football player too? It seems everytime he's expected to play he suddenly gets "injured" and can't. Sounds pretty convenient to me. Maybe we're seeing a pattern here where someone is being caught in their own lies.

Yes, he is. And I really can't blame him, nor do I mean to discourage him. It's good that some of us can have hope and remain optimistic. I've tried, I really have. I've set my sights pretty low for this season, and certainly game 1 of the preseason is too early to cash in on the season. But, I really was hoping Trent would have shown some amount of improvement. I hope Brohm shows us something on Thursday - not because I like Brohm so much; but mostly because I just can't see Trent suddenly changing his spots and turning into the leader we so desperately need.

Honestly, I wish people would just let this notion die. Levy's Bills were favored to win the division year in and year out, they went to 4 consecutive Super Bowls, there were pro bowlers at every position and several future HOFers, Levy didn't need to do much in the Preseason. This team, however, needs to prove it can play competent professional football. They're a far cry from that. So, yes, these preseason games mean a little more. Should they win them all - no. But, would't it at least be nice for them to look competent?

A slump is when an otherwise good player has a bad game or two. What we have with Trent is a bad player that's had a decent game or two. In other words, a couple of good games in 30 or so starts is a bad career, not a slump.

Thank you. I really want to like Trent as well. I just wish he'd show some fire out there and throw the ball sooner and with more decisiveness.