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Personally: I Really Enjoy "What TNet has Become" (Long)
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Feb 23, 2024, 11:04 AM
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Yesterday, there was a post on TNet arguing (ironically) that TNet posts had gone downhill from the posts in the 1990s. The poster argued that the posts of the 90s were particularly informative and/or particularly clever, funny/fun. The post even went so far as to ask if we TNetters were “embarrassed by what TNet has become.”
I was not on TNet in the 1990s, so I cannot speak to the posts of that time period. I do appreciate this poster’s opinion, but I would respectfully like to offer a different opinion. I found TNet in the early-mid 2000s because I enjoyed reading the articles. In other words: The insights as to what was happening in Clemson sports brought me to TNet.
At first I ignored the TNet posts. But, I soon started “lurking” without posting on the TNet posts because I saw posts that were informative. Posts in which people shared an opinion of interest – or a link to something happening in the world of collegiate sports in general and/or Clemson sports specifically. In other words: The informative posts are why I started reading the TNet posts.
I enjoyed reading the posts, but I was not ready to participate. After lurking for several years, I finally started posting on TNet in 2017. I started posting because I wanted to join in on the fun that I was seeing TNet posters having. I thought many posts on TNet were quite clever and quite fun. In other words: The fun of the TNet posting is why I started posting.
I still feel that I see all of that today. Absolutely, there are posts today that seem odd or puzzling. There are times I scratch my head wondering what a poster was trying to say – or even why the person even made a particular post at all. But, for every “puzzling” posts, there are many other posts that offer a lot.
I appreciate the opinions that I see on TNet – even if I don’t agree with them all (such as the one from yesterday wishing things were like the 1990s). For the most part, people agree/disagree with each other’s opinions in a respectful way on TNet compared to other social media forums/sites. Yes, there are times when TNetters get rude with those with whom they disagree. Yes, there are some trolls. All of those things are true about social media forums/sites in general. I don’t know how that could be avoided in today’s world. But most of the time, I find people on TNet to be reasonably civil and respectful.
And I love the humor and the overall fun I see on TNet. I have literally “Laughed Out Loud” at several posts on TNet. Whether it is a missing family possum, or an offer to escort Clemson fans safely through Columbia parking lots before the Palmetto Bowl, or a threat to change a post after someone has given it a Thumbs Up, I have laughed often while reading TNet. I hope others see the fun and humor that I see.
In regards to the fun here: I see fun when we congregate each morning to count down the days until Clemson football starts again. I enjoy celebrating a poster’s personal life such as family events, retirement timing, or memories of past Clemson events. I appreciate TNetters sharing their preferred bourbon, or what they eat for supper, or beautiful pictures of the sun setting around them. I love the fun I see here on TNet. I just hope others see as much fun as I do.
I appreciate the opinions that were expressed yesterday that TNet is not what it used to be in the 1990s. Maybe it is truly different now. Maybe not (I really can’t say). Either way, I really enjoy whatever TNet is now.
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All-In [27507]
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Re: Personally: I Really Enjoy "What TNet has Become" (Long)
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Feb 23, 2024, 11:32 AM
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that was long...
I share a similar story. Enjoy the fun!
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If you mean you enjoy TNET in 2024 then YES, I agree
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Feb 23, 2024, 11:43 AM
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I enjoy the crazy, the 1.5%ers, the 98.5%ers, Brownell fans/Brownell haters
There is room for all, if you don't like then move on. You will be ok, do not be offended by others post on a message board.
TNET belongs in the "no trigger" zone, so stay calm lol
Go Tigers!!
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Thank you for the kind words...
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Feb 23, 2024, 12:01 PM
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And thank you for being a part of the Tnet community.
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All-In [43610]
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And thank you
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Feb 23, 2024, 3:40 PM
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For everything you do in your assistant to the deputy moderator role.
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Oculus Spirit [77656]
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Don't engorge her...***
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Feb 23, 2024, 3:44 PM
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Re: Personally: I Really Enjoy "What TNet has Become" (Long)
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Feb 23, 2024, 12:38 PM
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simply put.completely agree with everything you've just posted,and i'm glad that you and many others spend a portion of your day on t-net.the humor and insight make it well worth logging on .
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Can I be a 1.8%?
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Feb 23, 2024, 12:41 PM
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My doctor said not to exert myself. TIA.
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Legend [19061]
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You make a strong argument as does your post.
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Feb 23, 2024, 12:42 PM
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Re: Personally: I Really Enjoy "What TNet has Become" (Long)
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Feb 23, 2024, 12:50 PM
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Well said my friend. Get past the crazy and you will find good people on TNet.
If I was actually embarrassed by TNet then I would not visit the site. It is as simple as that, but please don’t share your embarrassment just move on. I believe most on here appreciate some real life talk and the state of current events. It does not have to be Clemson 24/7, when 23/7 will do.
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Legend [16662]
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LOL I am in the original posters camp
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Feb 23, 2024, 1:59 PM
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I have been here since the 90s, and more than anything, that makes me old. I know that I have the choice to like it or leave it. To say message boards have changed a little in 25 years would be a major understatement. I have threatened to, or wanted to, leave many times, but I can’t give up the things about it that I still love.
I guess “get off of my lawn” is a losing position.
GO TIGERS!!
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Was that back when it was tigernet2.com?***
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Feb 23, 2024, 3:43 PM
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Legend [16662]
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Sho nuff
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Feb 23, 2024, 4:11 PM
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I can still hear that modem dialing up on Netscape…my handle was the prefix of my @netcom.com email address
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OK. Fair enough. I've been called out and I probably deserve it. That's fine.
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Feb 23, 2024, 2:56 PM
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Maybe I am just the old guy screaming get off my lawn. I don't know. But I love Clemson with all my heart, always have and always will. But I think this website does not always portray us in the best light. That's all.
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Do you mean this website in particular?
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Feb 23, 2024, 3:19 PM
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We do the best we can with moderation and some of the new systems we developed in the past few years, such as the warning system help keep real trolls out and the ignore feature. I'm not really familiar with other sites boards, but it's the same pool of fans. Maybe other boards are less tolerant of differing opinions, I really don't know. There will always be a small percentage of fans that are embarrassing. Most times I go to a home game, there are a few within earshot.
So I think TigerNet does portray Clemson correctly in that most folks on here are the awesome Clemson people you would find tailgating at games, but yes we do have those few drunk people at times that are not what you want others to see if they came on here.
We are always open to suggestions on how to improve the site, but I think it's much improved over the 90s version. If not, what have I been doing all these years Nostalgia is a powerful emotion though. But the same folks are moderating now as did back in the 90s, almost 30 years ago now.
Thanks for your feedback and for listening!
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ANOTHER TLDR . . . . did it say FIRE BROWNLEE anywhere in there ? If so - I'll
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Feb 23, 2024, 5:07 PM
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go back & read it.
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Re: OK. Fair enough. I've been called out and I probably deserve it. That's fine.
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Feb 23, 2024, 7:06 PM
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All good! As I mentioned in the original post, I appreciate your opinion - and I appreciate your sharing your opinion.
Since I have a different perspective, my post was only intended to provide that different perspective. I see a lot of fun/enjoyable things worth noting at TNet.
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Thanks for the insightful post - glad you enjoy the site!***
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Feb 23, 2024, 3:26 PM
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Just one question
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Feb 23, 2024, 7:24 PM
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how much is infinity plus 9?
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CU Medallion [53748]
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Thumbs up - especially happy to see that at least one of my posts
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Feb 23, 2024, 3:32 PM
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showed up in the things you have liked in the past. I try not to offend folks but sometimes I fail.
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Very well done
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Feb 23, 2024, 4:42 PM
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Tiger Nation is strong!
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TLDR - That was a stoopid poast - You Suck - Trumpster - Vax avoider - AND
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Feb 23, 2024, 5:05 PM
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NIL PORTAL . . . .
But we can ALL agree - Brownlee SUCKS - almost as bad as this poast.
Wheewwewewew - where's the tylenol - Go T I G E R S !
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Tylenol??? I thought TNet relied more on
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Feb 23, 2024, 7:22 PM
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bourbon. At least from recent posts.
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Mmmmmmmmmm - bourbon !!!!! Yes please.***
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Feb 23, 2024, 9:15 PM
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Re: Personally: I Really Enjoy "What TNet has Become" (Long)
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Feb 23, 2024, 7:35 PM
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Thumbs up for remembering Patches. RIP buddy.
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Re: Personally: I Really Enjoy "What TNet has Become" (Long)
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Feb 23, 2024, 11:53 PM
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I first joined a Clemson focused board in the nid 90s. It seemed like a great place until some started getting really personal. After that happened the board began a quick descent from which it did not recover. I think this was the PSR site which is no longer operational. During its descent I was invited to join another board. It was great at first then the same thing happened and somehow I found this place. It has already held on longer than the previous two, but rude behavior and personal attacks were rising for a time. Hopefully we, as posters, can keep the threads more polite and fun and through this keep it a pleasant place for all. Overall this has been a great board with great regulars. Having said this, football, which is the primary driver here, isn't what it used to be. Remember when Bowden and, to a greater extent, Dabo would pull in those surprises on NLOI day? It got to be like Christmas morning... you'd figured out some of what you were likely getting but there was always that expectant hope of a big surprise or two under the tree. Football and recruiting are no longer seasonal, NLOI day is no longer a day filled with hope because recruiting is year round. We still get some excitement during summer camp to see who shows up and how they perform. We are also no longer a program on the rise...we've been at the top for awhile and began to slip a bit. We are trying to pull it back together, not rebuild from a 20 year death penalty imposed by the school. Returning to underdog status isn't nearly as much fun as getting away from it. Lots of things contribute to football being different.
I do hope this board will continue to be a pleasant place to check in on personalities,developments in the program and also a place for food natured humor. I have all hope it will.
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It is fun some take things too personally just laugh and have fun.. ***
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