Posting of "Links"

[sinton66]

It has been an unwritten rule since the beginning of 3ADownlow to not allow the posting of links to other 3A sites deemed in direct statewide competition. If you are in doubt, common courtesy is to check with the board's owner (Matthew328)before posting a link. We have received suggestions that we shouldn't have "unwritten" rules, so now it is in written form. Please refer to rule #11.

Please bear in mind that the rules page is a "living" document and will be ammended or appended as necessary. As always, I will try to alert the membership when changes to the rules happen. However, it is a good idea to review the rules every so often, just in case.

[sinton66]

This does not apply to individual team or regional based sites.

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Does this include links to some of the stuff on www.texashsfootball.com, such as All-Region teams and informative things of that nature? The reason I ask is because they have a message board that goes along with their website.

[eagles_victory]

baseball has unwritten rules why cant 3adownlow?

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
baseball has unwritten rules why cant 3adownlow? Because somebody will get their panties in a wad over something.:doh:

[carter08]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
baseball has unwritten rules why cant 3adownlow?

because in basebase ball you are taught the rules from a young age

on the downlow you are thrown into the fire and expected to already know everything

[sinton66]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Does this include links to some of the stuff on www.texashsfootball.com, such as All-Region teams and informative things of that nature? The reason I ask is because they have a message board that goes along with their website.

No, statewide boards that encompass all classifications are not deemed to be in direct competition.

[Emerson1]

What does it really matter if there is competition? It's not like there are advertisers who would be losing business if less people visited.

[sinton66]

What does it really matter if there is competition? It's not like there are advertisers who would be losing business if less people visited.

It's Matthew's board, and it's his rule. He can grant/forbid links if he wants to. "Mine is not to reason why........"

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

I can see where you're coming from on the standpoint of rival message boards, but I can't say that I agree with trying to censor information that people would enjoy reading that other sites provide. The Downlow is not a jack-of-all-trades and some websites offer information that this doesn't. I must say that I don't agree with this rule.

[sinton66]

Well, I suppose one could send that info in a pm to someone else if they really wanted to. No rule aginst that. As far as posting a link on someone's site, it should NEVER be done without asking permission first. If the board's owner says no, that's just how it is.

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Well, I am asking permission to post links from www.texashsfootball.com and other informative football websites that are not trying to compete with the Downlow.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Well, I am asking permission to post links from www.texashsfootball.com and other informative football websites that are not trying to compete with the Downlow.
Above it's stated that thsf isn't in direct competition. If there's a question about other specific websites being a competitor or not, send one of us a pm. :)

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Above it's stated that thsf isn't in direct competition. If there's a question about other specific websites being a competitor or not, send one of us a pm. :)

I did not see that. Thanks for clearing it up for me. :thumbsup:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
I did not see that. Thanks for clearing it up for me. :thumbsup:
No problem. It never hurts to ask. :)

[Gp83]

How about the link in my sig to my non-rival website?

[Gobbla2001]

what about websites that focus solely on AAA batteries?

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
what about websites that focus solely on AAA batteries?
or AAA financial services

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by Emerson1
or AAA financial services

yah, that too...

this is rediculous...

I'm calling my lAAAwyer...

[rundoe]

Originally posted by carter08

on the downlow you are thrown into the fire and expected to already know everything [/B]

Which is the VERY reason I made the suggestion in the first place.

[rundoe]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
No problem. It never hurts to ask. :)

However I have found that you can ask TOO MANY questions. It gets the mods and admin all irritated.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by rundoe
However I have found that you can ask TOO MANY questions. It gets the mods and admin all irritated.
Only when the horse is dead...... :devil:

[sinton66]

Originally posted by Emerson1
or AAA financial services

You're not funny, you know.

[Emerson1]

I know, Gobbla steals my vibe

[rundoe]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Only when the horse is dead...... :devil:

Actually It depends on if the mods or admins "decide" the Horse is Dead.The Posters may think it still has a pulse and is worth saving.:devil:

[carter08]

Originally posted by sinton66
You're not funny, you know.

IS that a personal attack?

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by carter08
IS that a personal attack?
I'm not funny, and no one likes him. There we are even

[rundoe]

Originally posted by sinton66
You're not funny, you know.

I personally found it very amusing:D

[rundoe]

Originally posted by Emerson1
I'm not funny, and no one likes him. There we are even

You are funny at times, and Carter can be likeable, (when he wants to);)

[TripleH]

Originally posted by Emerson1
I'm not funny Well, now that is an understatement.

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by TripleH
Well, now that is an understatement.
Go tear a quad

[carter08]

Originally posted by rundoe
You are funny at times, and Carter can be likeable, (when he wants to);)

You all love me
We all know its true

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Only when the horse is dead...... :devil:

Wait...literally...or figuratively???

dead horse (http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59328&highlight=Barbaro)



another dead horse story (http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59318&highlight=Barbaro)

:p :D ;)

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
Wait...literally...or figuratively???

dead horse (http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59328&highlight=Barbaro)



another dead horse story (http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59318&highlight=Barbaro)

:p :D ;)

:evillol: :clap: nice!!! :thumbsup:

[TripleH]

Originally posted by Emerson1
Go tear a quad Already have, but I will be back.

[rundoe]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:evillol: :clap: nice!!! :thumbsup:

Now what exactly did you find nice about that?

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
Wait...literally...or figuratively???

dead horse (http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59328&highlight=Barbaro)



another dead horse story (http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59318&highlight=Barbaro)

:p :D ;)
ROFL! :clap: :clap: :D


http://www.buzzlife.com/forums/images/smilies/deadhorse.gif

[sinton66]

Originally posted by rundoe
Actually It depends on if the mods or admins "decide" the Horse is Dead.The Posters may think it still has a pulse and is worth saving.:devil:

Knowing this, how wise is it to continue trying to push those buttons?

[bobcat1]

Rundoe likes it on the edge! :p

[rundoe]

Originally posted by sinton66
Knowing this, how wise is it to continue trying to push those buttons?

That is how one acquires wisdom, ask questions. No button pushing has ever been intentional.

[rundoe]

Originally posted by bobcat1
Rundoe likes it on the edge! :p

Not sure I like it on the edge, I just keep finding myself there.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l179/Kkyra9/Napoleon%20Dynamite/thnapoleon.gif

[sinton66]

Originally posted by rundoe
That is how one acquires wisdom, ask questions. No button pushing has ever been intentional.

I see, then, perhaps you might want to construct your "questions" in a different manner? (Not so easily misunderstood)

[rundoe]

I speak perfectly fine English. And I can read it even better.
Thank you.