Apologies

[MightyGiants]

Anyone who read the thread had to realize it was just being lighthearted. The trouble with twitter is that a title can be re-tweeted and viewed by thousands, especially if a player or Sportswriter puts it out. Then again, there is no such thing as bad publicity.

I don't use or regard Twitter. I think it is stupid.  Twitter doesn't enter into my thought process.

Twitter gives this group reach well beyond the few hundred members of BBH.  Our Twitter presence also helps to bring in new membership.  So Twitter may not personally like Twitter, I hope you appreciate that it is an invaluable asset to BBH.

[Rocky56]

Anyone who read the thread had to realize it was just being lighthearted. The trouble with twitter is that a title can be re-tweeted and viewed by thousands, especially if a player or Sportswriter puts it out. Then again, there is no such thing as bad publicity.

I don't use or regard Twitter. I think it is stupid.  Twitter doesn't enter into my thought process.

+1

[vette]

Here is how twitter works. Let's say we have 1600 twitter followers. Every new thread that is started on the football forum then is posted with the title of the thread on that person's twitter feed page. When they click on it, it brings them to this site and to the thread.

Some click on it and some don't based on their interest.

There are several players and sportswriters who follow us on twitter.

If someone re-tweets, then it goes out to all of their followers. As an example, Bonnie Bernstein has over 46 thousand twitter followers. Among them, likely all the players and all the other sportswriters. Anita Marks has over 10 thousand.

So you see, one thread could potentially pass the eyes of thousands of football fans.

That's the point Rich and I were trying to make. Just keep this in mind when you choose the layout of the title of your thread. Without even reading the thread, judgment can be made about the forum.

That's all. Just an FYI.

[TONKA56]

Anyone who read the thread had to realize it was just being lighthearted. The trouble with twitter is that a title can be re-tweeted and viewed by thousands, especially if a player or Sportswriter puts it out. Then again, there is no such thing as bad publicity.

I don't use or regard Twitter. I think it is stupid.  Twitter doesn't enter into my thought process.

Twitter gives this group reach well beyond the few hundred members of BBH.  Our Twitter presence also helps to bring in new membership.  So Twitter may not personally like Twitter, I hope you appreciate that it is an invaluable asset to BBH.

I appreciate what you are saying, but I have a problem with forumites being "made" to censor our threads and comments to cater to Twitter and the impulsive nature of presumptuous folks who don't or can't read a thread and learn its genuine intent.  It makes our forum more rigid than it should be.  We should not have to walk on eggshells to be sensitive to clumsy technology. The machine is broken, not the forum...for now anyway. At the very least, Twitter users should understand that not everything is literal.  Hopefully in the future the technology will be improved upon.

[Stugots]

Anyone who read the thread had to realize it was just being lighthearted. The trouble with twitter is that a title can be re-tweeted and viewed by thousands, especially if a player or Sportswriter puts it out. Then again, there is no such thing as bad publicity.

I don't use or regard Twitter. I think it is stupid.  Twitter doesn't enter into my thought process.

Twitter gives this group reach well beyond the few hundred members of BBH.  Our Twitter presence also helps to bring in new membership.  So Twitter may not personally like Twitter, I hope you appreciate that it is an invaluable asset to BBH.

I appreciate what you are saying, but I have a problem with forumites being "made" to censor our threads and comments to cater to Twitter and the impulsive nature of presumptuous folks who don't or can't read a thread and learn it's genuine intent.  It makes our forum more rigid than it should be.  We should not have to walk on eggshells to be sensitive to clumsy technology. The machine is broken, not the forum...for now anyway. At the very least, Twitter users should understand that not everything is literal.  Hopefully in the future the technology will be improved upon.

THANK you. Twitter followers should actually click the link before they comment on it. I know when I see something ridiculous on twitter I always click the link. If they had a half a brain they would know it was sarcasm.

[jimv]

I don't think an apology was needed.  But, I appreciate your doing it.  I thoight all along that it was done uin fun.  As far as Twitter, etc. goes, I couldn't care less.  I never use 'em.

[TONKA56]

Here is how twitter works. Let's say we have 1600 twitter followers. Every new thread that is started on the football forum then is posted with the title of the thread on that person's twitter feed page. When they click on it, it brings them to this site and to the thread.

Is a title only posted to Twitter when a thread is newly generated?  What if someone posted a thread with the title "Victor Cruz is a bum!!!" right after Game 1 and that thread was bumped right after his Superbowl TD?

[vette]

Anyone who read the thread had to realize it was just being lighthearted. The trouble with twitter is that a title can be re-tweeted and viewed by thousands, especially if a player or Sportswriter puts it out. Then again, there is no such thing as bad publicity.

I don't use or regard Twitter. I think it is stupid.  Twitter doesn't enter into my thought process.

Twitter gives this group reach well beyond the few hundred members of BBH.  Our Twitter presence also helps to bring in new membership.  So Twitter may not personally like Twitter, I hope you appreciate that it is an invaluable asset to BBH.

I appreciate what you are saying, but I have a problem with forumites being "made" to censor our threads and comments to cater to Twitter and the impulsive nature of presumptuous folks who don't or can't read a thread and learn its genuine intent.  It makes our forum more rigid than it should be.  We should not have to walk on eggshells to be sensitive to clumsy technology. The machine is broken, not the forum...for now anyway. At the very least, Twitter users should understand that not everything is literal.  Hopefully in the future the technology will be improved upon.

Twitter gives instant access to any breaking news information. Literally seconds after it happens. For example, a player gets injured on the field and the information concerning it, is instantly available.

There is another aspect to consider. Did you ever see a thread topic or post response here become the topic of an article in a major publication? Do you think that's a coincidence? It's not. All the sportswriters browse these forums looking for ideas and material. I'm not talking twitter here.

You don't have to walk on eggshells. Just be aware of it.

[vette]

Here is how twitter works. Let's say we have 1600 twitter followers. Every new thread that is started on the football forum then is posted with the title of the thread on that person's twitter feed page. When they click on it, it brings them to this site and to the thread.

Is a title only posted to Twitter when a thread is newly generated?  What if someone posted a thread with the title "Victor Cruz is a bum!!!" right after Game 1 and that thread was bumped right after his Superbowl TD?

Only the original posting of the thread comes up. Here is an example:

Big Blue Huddle @BigBlueHuddle  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Hi All! the topic "Apologies " just got posted bit.ly/AvcXwY #NYG #fb

[vette]

Here is an example of a twitter feed. As you can see, all the players and sportswriters use it.

16m AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Curious...how many are making tonight's #Grammys a can't miss after the loss of #WhitneyHouston last night? #RIP

19m AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Well...there is always #BestInShow Tuesday night... #NoNFLHowDoUDeal

27m Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Serviceable. But not back enuf to belt out Whitney. For which my neighbors are thankful RT @RobertJReinhard: how's the voice this morning?

35m Tina Cervasio @TinaCervasio  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
A heart breaking story, on the hard life & tragic death, of Amar'e Stoudemire's big brother. (via @nytimes) #Knicks bit.ly/zElsRV
Retweeted by AnitaMarks

31m Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
@RosenhausSports bossman your ass better relax a lil bit. LOL. But thats like telling a fish they cant swim. As clients we appreciate you!!!
 In reply to Drew Rosenhaus

42m Bob Glauber @BobGlauber  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
No one who saw or heard this will ever forget. #whitney youtube.com/watch?v=GBLDiv…
 View video
8h Video Bulletins @VideoBulletins  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
AssociatedPress: Raw Video: Whitney Houston's Last Performance - youtu.be/_abxJNPzZZY
Retweeted by Amani Toomer
 View video

48m Drew Rosenhaus @RosenhausSports  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
1st weekend without NFL football since the summer. I miss it already

49m Amani Toomer @AmaniAToomer  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Does anybody know what officially caused Whitney Houston's death?

55m Rich Eisen @richeisen  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Whitney's Natl Anthem RT @SI_PeterKing: RT @ibeddie: It brought us MARINES to tears when we were in the Saudi ... m.tmi.me/lOMd5

59m Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Envious. Good for you! RT @rcrand: learned french horn at 45 after 25 yrs playing trumpet. Played many grt works with the local orchestra

1h Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Big Joplin fan. Nice last name, btw RT @dgbernstein: how about some Scott Joplin or Jelly Roll Morton?

1h Mark Herzlich @MarkHerzlich  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Getting ready for @cycle4survival
10h Brendan Blake @BCBlake8396  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
@MarkHerzlich retweet fight cancer we need inspiration like you for a friend in need #TeamTanMan
Retweeted by Mark Herzlich

1h Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Really? What show? Awesome! RT @mkuennen: I'm a B'way pit musician. Want to trade jobs?

1h AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
The first Sunday after the NFL season is over- is always the most difficult... #HowDoUDeal #DoubleGymDay

1h Corey Webster @IAMCweb  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Where Trel at?? pic.twitter.com/HE9UM9D1
 View photo

1h Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
In Atlantic City and I have no patience for damn gambling. Just throw it all on red and I am walking away. Can't watch.. I won! 5 bucks LOL

1h Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Man I am str chillin. Eating Swedish fish and cookies&cream on the daily!! Body still right though. Don't get it twisted lmfao.

1h Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Thx u lord for waking me up for another blessed day under your supervision! Praise his name

2h Tommy Tenney @TommyTenney  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
"Every sinner has a future, every saint has a past"
Retweeted by Justin Tuck

2h Judy Battista @judybattista  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
RT @MikeGarafolo: Giants take a superstitious route to Super Bowl title: John Mara's tie, the special-teams ham, ... bit.ly/xwRbKi

2h Chris Canty @ChrisCanty99  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Last day for the contest!!! We need you all to show up big for the last day of Super Bowk XLVI (cont) tl.gd/fscd64

2h Corey Webster @IAMCweb  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
God morning!! Give him the Thanks & Glory!! Enjoy your Sunday!! God1st
9 Feb Will Smith @WilI_Smith  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
When you truly care for someone, their mistakes never change your feelings because it's the mind that gets angry but the heart still cares.
Retweeted by Corey Webster

2h Bob Glauber @BobGlauber  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
RIP Whitney.

3h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
McDonalds 100 yards from my apt is gonna cause problems lol
4h NFLTweetz @NFLTweetz  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
2012 Free Agency Outlook – Wide Receivers bit.ly/yjpNo2 #NFL

4h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
You may be attracted to an emotional drama today because the e... More for Cancer bit.ly/yk3b9m

5h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
LA party scene is garbage. I miss NYC already

6h Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Giants take a superstitious route to Super Bowl title: A look at John Mara's tie, the special-teams ham, and the... bit.ly/xwRbKi

8h Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Whitney Houston dies: Giants' second Super Bowl title opened with her famed rendition of the national anthem: Wa... bit.ly/zepfHE

8h Big Blue Huddle @BigBlueHuddle  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Hi All! the topic "Apologies " just got posted bit.ly/AvcXwY #NYG #fb

8h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Cash Money Party

8h Jake ballard @NYG_J_Ballard85  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
No place like home, so happy to be back home... #boro #homesweethome be here for a week then it's acl surgery! #roadtorecoverybegins

8h Michael Strahan @michaelstrahan  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
RT @MARLONLWAYANS: Whitney... Speechless. A brilliant artist gone. Hope she is resting on peace... Finally. Don't ... tmi.me/lNBnL

8h Steve Weatherford @Weatherford5  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
“@KATZRSR: @Weatherford5 stevooooooooooo” Budddddxy!!!!!

9h NFLTweetz @NFLTweetz  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Nose Tackle Market Will Draw Good Action bit.ly/yzHlUt #NFL

9h AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
U were giddy RT @sethmeyers21: Tonight's Weekend Update had the cameo I've always dreamed about.

[TONKA56]

You don't have to walk on eggshells. Just be aware of it.

Put simply, the "parody thread" has been a staple as old as internet forums themselves.  It should not be put to death in the wake of Twitter.  I don't care for clumsy disclaimers e.g. "Fire Coughlin (Humor)" either as I find they detract from the impact of the jest.

I'll shut up now.  Apologies for beating the horse.

[BlueMoshik]

An apology? For what? Having a sense of humor?

Jeez.

[Painter]

Social media! Talk about "too much information". What have we wrought? And some still talk about privacy rights?  Actually, I don't know what was said in that thread, and I suddenly realize that I feel good about it, not that I would have thought it inappropriate.

Cheers! 

[giantsguy]

No sweat Nets.  Hey, we've all posted something that we wish we hadn't and we've all posted things that in our mind was very clear as far as intent, but not so clear to others.  As for Twitter, Rich is right, it's a vast fountain of information.  You just have to learn how to navigate the icebergs.

[McGIANTS]

Here is an example of a twitter feed. As you can see, all the players and sportswriters use it.

16m AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Curious...how many are making tonight's #Grammys a can't miss after the loss of #WhitneyHouston last night? #RIP

19m AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Well...there is always #BestInShow Tuesday night... #NoNFLHowDoUDeal

27m Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Serviceable. But not back enuf to belt out Whitney. For which my neighbors are thankful RT @RobertJReinhard: how's the voice this morning?

35m Tina Cervasio @TinaCervasio  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
A heart breaking story, on the hard life & tragic death, of Amar'e Stoudemire's big brother. (via @nytimes) #Knicks bit.ly/zElsRV
Retweeted by AnitaMarks

31m Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
@RosenhausSports bossman your ass better relax a lil bit. LOL. But thats like telling a fish they cant swim. As clients we appreciate you!!!
 In reply to Drew Rosenhaus

42m Bob Glauber @BobGlauber  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
No one who saw or heard this will ever forget. #whitney youtube.com/watch?v=GBLDiv…
 View video
8h Video Bulletins @VideoBulletins  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
AssociatedPress: Raw Video: Whitney Houston's Last Performance - youtu.be/_abxJNPzZZY
Retweeted by Amani Toomer
 View video

48m Drew Rosenhaus @RosenhausSports  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
1st weekend without NFL football since the summer. I miss it already

49m Amani Toomer @AmaniAToomer  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Does anybody know what officially caused Whitney Houston's death?

55m Rich Eisen @richeisen  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Whitney's Natl Anthem RT @SI_PeterKing: RT @ibeddie: It brought us MARINES to tears when we were in the Saudi ... m.tmi.me/lOMd5

59m Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Envious. Good for you! RT @rcrand: learned french horn at 45 after 25 yrs playing trumpet. Played many grt works with the local orchestra

1h Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Big Joplin fan. Nice last name, btw RT @dgbernstein: how about some Scott Joplin or Jelly Roll Morton?

1h Mark Herzlich @MarkHerzlich  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Getting ready for @cycle4survival
10h Brendan Blake @BCBlake8396  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
@MarkHerzlich retweet fight cancer we need inspiration like you for a friend in need #TeamTanMan
Retweeted by Mark Herzlich

1h Bonnie Bernstein @BonnieBernstein  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Really? What show? Awesome! RT @mkuennen: I'm a B'way pit musician. Want to trade jobs?

1h AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
The first Sunday after the NFL season is over- is always the most difficult... #HowDoUDeal #DoubleGymDay

1h Corey Webster @IAMCweb  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Where Trel at?? pic.twitter.com/HE9UM9D1
 View photo

1h Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
In Atlantic City and I have no patience for damn gambling. Just throw it all on red and I am walking away. Can't watch.. I won! 5 bucks LOL

1h Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Man I am str chillin. Eating Swedish fish and cookies&cream on the daily!! Body still right though. Don't get it twisted lmfao.

1h Antrel Rolle @antrelrolle26  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Thx u lord for waking me up for another blessed day under your supervision! Praise his name

2h Tommy Tenney @TommyTenney  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
"Every sinner has a future, every saint has a past"
Retweeted by Justin Tuck

2h Judy Battista @judybattista  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
RT @MikeGarafolo: Giants take a superstitious route to Super Bowl title: John Mara's tie, the special-teams ham, ... bit.ly/xwRbKi

2h Chris Canty @ChrisCanty99  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Last day for the contest!!! We need you all to show up big for the last day of Super Bowk XLVI (cont) tl.gd/fscd64

2h Corey Webster @IAMCweb  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
God morning!! Give him the Thanks & Glory!! Enjoy your Sunday!! God1st
9 Feb Will Smith @WilI_Smith  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
When you truly care for someone, their mistakes never change your feelings because it's the mind that gets angry but the heart still cares.
Retweeted by Corey Webster

2h Bob Glauber @BobGlauber  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
RIP Whitney.

3h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
McDonalds 100 yards from my apt is gonna cause problems lol
4h NFLTweetz @NFLTweetz  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
2012 Free Agency Outlook – Wide Receivers bit.ly/yjpNo2 #NFL

4h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
You may be attracted to an emotional drama today because the e... More for Cancer bit.ly/yk3b9m

5h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
LA party scene is garbage. I miss NYC already

6h Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Giants take a superstitious route to Super Bowl title: A look at John Mara's tie, the special-teams ham, and the... bit.ly/xwRbKi

8h Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Whitney Houston dies: Giants' second Super Bowl title opened with her famed rendition of the national anthem: Wa... bit.ly/zepfHE

8h Big Blue Huddle @BigBlueHuddle  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Hi All! the topic "Apologies " just got posted bit.ly/AvcXwY #NYG #fb

8h Spencer Paysinger @SpittyP  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Cash Money Party

8h Jake ballard @NYG_J_Ballard85  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
No place like home, so happy to be back home... #boro #homesweethome be here for a week then it's acl surgery! #roadtorecoverybegins

8h Michael Strahan @michaelstrahan  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
RT @MARLONLWAYANS: Whitney... Speechless. A brilliant artist gone. Hope she is resting on peace... Finally. Don't ... tmi.me/lNBnL

8h Steve Weatherford @Weatherford5  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
“@KATZRSR: @Weatherford5 stevooooooooooo” Budddddxy!!!!!

9h NFLTweetz @NFLTweetz  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
Nose Tackle Market Will Draw Good Action bit.ly/yzHlUt #NFL

9h AnitaMarks @AnitaMarks  Reply  Retweet  Favorite · Open
U were giddy RT @sethmeyers21: Tonight's Weekend Update had the cameo I've always dreamed about.

I must be getting old. That hurt my eyes (and my brain) trying to read through all that. Obviously I don't have Twitter and I don't plan to have it anytime soon.