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CFBall · Feb 6, 2005

nsrtopscout said:

I heartily agree, CFBall. This forum should be, in my view, an exchange of information and shared ideas that advances the understanding and quality of prep softball. If I logged on only to promote our Web site, services and products, I would expect you to omit those postings, or at least reprimand me for doing so. On the other hand, if I have access to information, particularly regarding recruiting matters, that can help participants (kids, parents and coaches) to get a broader perspective of those topics, I will continue to weigh in as professionally as possible. On the other hand, when we have, or see, opportunities for kids to exhibit their talent, I will feel free to communicate with everyone. Why? Because the moderators and regular participants have seen that my postings have focused on educational information, not promotional setups. That being said, I admit to submitting proud annoucements of NSR kids who accept scholarship offers. If those are deemed as promotional setups, well, I'll take my lumps.

From my vantage point, if there's a down side to this forum it would be that it occasionally turns into a chat room where some members vent and criticize kids, coaches and organizations. Debating issues is one thing. Taking full frontal shots at others is another thing altogether.

As you recall, such a thing happened nearly two years ago regarding a highly regarded program in the mountains. The postings and exchanges quickly deteriorated and were in the end shameful. Thankfully, that sort of thing has not happened since, at least not to that degree, and I for one am grateful that you've kept SOFTBALL out of the gutter. Some people seem to think that we're all sitting around the living room talking and nobody can hear what we're saying. Anyone in the country, or world for that matter, can eavesdrop on our conversations for goodness sakes!!

We sometimes forget that this is a place where kids can, and do, go to read about how adults communicate with one another. When they read our postings, they are learning from us. We can choose to sink into a war of lowbrow, flaming-arrow-shooting, grenade launching tactics, OR we can take the high road for the sake of the kids by taking on worthwhile subjects and discussing them in appropriate and mature terms.

I, for one, vote for the latter.
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high road for sure!!

you have always shown where your heart is in regards to Softball in NC when you post here at TBR. Your informative and insightful posts are always welcomed. Informing players and their parents with the wide array of folks here at just TBR, assists in many ways(8u to 18u).....hopefully the Young Groups(players, parents and coaches) are taking Notes or hitting PRINT THREAD!!

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