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I saw what was posted. And I see no reason to question it's deletion. It was a rumor, pure and simple. It can't be validated and probably bordered on slander. Don't know why you'd be surprised or especially pissed about it's deletion unless your attempt was aimed towards slander.
Next time just post what you know. Not what you think you might know.
Sounds like another rumor to me. You JUST did exactly what you are complaining about. 
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I think the question is really why some posters get away with it frequently and others don't once in a while.
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Oh, and lamp..... there is no second 'u' in rumor... nor is there any 'u' at all in color. This isn't France. 
THIS isn't France either, eh.... It's a shame you don't like how I spell rumour but I'll spell it how I feel like, dc. I don't get on you people when ya spell "centre" wrong. 
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Is that like Nissan Sentra?
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I saw what was posted. And I see no reason to question it's deletion. It was a rumor, pure and simple. It can't be validated and probably bordered on slander. Don't know why you'd be surprised or especially pissed about it's deletion unless your attempt was aimed towards slander.
It is your opinion that I was pissed. It is not true so does that mean you are posting a rumor? Should I sue you for slander?
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Next time just post what you know. Not what you think you might know.
Tell me what part of my post did I not know. To spell it out again...one part was saying that I'd heard something which i did and the other was that it was revolting which was my opinion. Pure and simple, none of that is a rumor. I'd like all the lawyers who claim that what I said borders on slander make a case for themselves. It wouldn't go very far.
I think you'd do well to take your own advice.
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I think you'd do well to take your own advice.
Right...like that would EVER happen around here.
And I would still like to know why some posters get special treatment by always being allowed to post rumors. If they are not allowed, perhaps we should start reporting all of them. Yes, that could work.
And, Refs, I would appreciate a reply over being ignored. Thank you.
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And I would still like to know why some posters get special treatment by always being allowed to post rumors. If they are not allowed, perhaps we should start reporting all of them. Yes, that could work.
Methinks thou doesth knowest that answer...
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I believe I do, that's true. I would just like someone to ADMIT that they let certain posters and posts slide. I know they read the rumor posts. 
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So...why are certain people allowed to post rumors about what they hear in the Browns organization?
I have very, VERY close ties to some people in the Ohio State football organization...does that make me allowed to post rumors about them?
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Might be okay...better check with each Ref until one says yes. 
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And I would still like to know why some posters get special treatment by always being allowed to post rumors. If they are not allowed, perhaps we should start reporting all of them. Yes, that could work.
And, Refs, I would appreciate a reply over being ignored. Thank you.
Good luck with that one Michelle.
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I have very, VERY close ties to some people in the Ohio State football organization...
Good lord you are as bad as TopDawg.
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Why not create a separate "Rumo(u)rs" forum? That way, we can contain all the BS in one place. 
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I have very, VERY close ties to some people in the Ohio State football organization...
Good lord you are as bad as TopDawg.
Don't call me out on my sources inside UK. I don't go around bragging about them. I tell a few select people what I am hearing from my sources. Other than that, the only time they are brought up is when someone like you tries to call me out.
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Is it a rumor to say that you heard something?
Yes that is a rumor, spreading unsubstantiated things that you heard. I cant believe this is on page 2. The sun is yellow, we all die eventually and repeating things "you heard" is spreading rumors.
As far as some people getting away with it, you have a point. But then some posters get to call us idiots and dolts all they want, also with no repercussions. Im sure we all know the whys of that. Dont we?
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No. Why? BTW rage you made me laugh a couple times in the chat room today. 
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Is it a rumor to say that you heard something?
Yes that is a rumor, spreading unsubstantiated things that you heard. I cant believe this is on page 2. The sun is yellow, we all die eventually and repeating things "you heard" is spreading rumors.
As far as some people getting away with it, you have a point. But then some posters get to call us idiots and dolts all they want, also with no repercussions. Im sure we all know the whys of that. Dont we?
Yeah, I can't believe it's on page2 and you still don't seem to get the fact that I didn't say anything to be miscontrued. See, I didn't repeat what I heard one bit...that's the point.
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As far as some people getting away with it, you have a point. But then some posters get to call us idiots and dolts all they want, also with no repercussions. Im sure we all know the whys of that. Dont we?
Yeah, I was just hoping someone might have the sac to man up.  But, I also thought the Browns could beat the Bungles...so, the unthinkable CAN happen.
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No.
Why?
BTW rage you made me laugh a couple times in the chat room today.
Wasnt me. there is another rage but he is Rage-n-dawg.
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See, I didn't repeat what I heard one bit...that's the point.
Ohhh, my bad. I saw your post post deletion and just assumed you had spelled it out.
I still kind of agree with the deletion though. Only because I hate to see Frye getting bashed. He left with class, no finger pointing or blame games.
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I have stayed off this thread for a reason. I essentially agree with the posters who are questioning this deletion of a post and wanted to discuss this more with the other refs. Our schedules are such that this hasn't been easy recently.
No doubt, it's a gray area as we have allowed inside information to be shared and have let the posters determine if they wish to believe it or not. In general I have always handled it in this way, if someone starts a thread with rumor, hearsay, "inside" information, etc., I delete it. If it falls within a thread and is not wildly inflammatory or off the wall I let it stay.
We have had player's families and long time posters with some knowledge of people in the organization who have given some very interesting information. If we make it black and white those posts will have to go also and I think that would be a shame.
I guess the thing is, the posters on the board would have to accept that this will be an area that is subjective and our opinion in making those decisions. Please feel free to give your opinions on this and we will take them in to consideration. I certainly understand both sides of the argument.
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No doubt, it's a gray area as we have allowed inside information to be shared and have let the posters determine if they wish to believe it or not. In general I have always handled it in this way, if someone starts a thread with rumor, hearsay, "inside" information, etc., I delete it. If it falls within a thread and is not wildly inflammatory or off the wall I let it stay.
We have had player's families and long time posters with some knowledge of people in the organization who have given some very interesting information. If we make it black and white those posts will have to go also and I think that would be a shame.
I guess the thing is, the posters on the board would have to accept that this will be an area that is subjective and our opinion in making those decisions. Please feel free to give your opinions on this and we will take them in to consideration. I certainly understand both sides of the argument.
Well stated. You and I don't see eye-to-eye often (esp. in the case of picture threads), but I completely agree with everything you have to say here, and keep this one of the few items that is subjective for the Refs.
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Please feel free to give your opinions on this and we will take them in to consideration.
I'm not sure that our opinions will really be taken into consideration, but I'll be happy to give my opinion. 
It's worked just fine around here for years allowing the tidbits of "rumor". I say leave it as it is/was. I didn't see the original post by iambrown to know what happened there, but from my understanding, it was nothing that warranted a deletion.
My vote: Unless it's a blatant rumor, let it go. I don't want some of the stuff from players wives and certain others edited when it's not really a rumor. But these people shouldn't be the only ones to get the right to post "rumors" either.
Whilst we're on the subject of moderation, I think we (the posters) also need a better understanding of name-calling since that debate was never exactly settled. Is calling someone a "big whining baby" and asking them if they need a diaper change considered name calling?
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Yes, that is name calling. I deleted the post and suspended the poster.
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Ref3, you're my hero!
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Yes, that is name calling. I deleted the post and suspended the poster.
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Is calling someone a "big whining baby" and asking them if they need a diaper change considered name calling?
"big whining baby" or "asking them if they need a diaper change" or both?
Asking about a diaper change isn't exactly name calling. 
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NRTU This is not a reflection of any person in this thread, just the subject of it. Everytime I see this thread, this song pops into my head: Quote:
How do rumors get started, they're started by the jealous people and
They get mad seein' somethin' they had and sombody else is holdin'
They tell me that temptation is very hard to resist
These wicked women, ooh, they just persist
Maybe you think it's cute, but girl, I'm not impressed
I tell you one time only with my business please don't mess
Look at all these rumors surroundin' me every day
I just need some time, some time to get away from
From all these rumors, I can't take it no more
My best friend said there's one out now about me and the girl next door
Hear the one about Tina, some say she's much too loose
That came straight from a guy who claims he's tastin' her juice
Hear the one about Michael, some say he must be gay
I try to argue, but they said if he was straight he wouldn't move that way
Hear the one about Susan, some say she's just a tease
In a camisole she's six feet tall, she'll knock you to your knees
Look at all these rumors surroundin' me every day
I just need some time, some time to get away from
From all these rumors, I can't take it no more
My best friend said there's one out now about me and the girl next door
I can't go no place without somebody pointin' a finger
I can't show my face ‘cause when it comes to rumors I'm a dead ringer
It seems from rumors I just can't get away
I bet there'll even be rumors floatin' around on Judgment Day
I'll think I'll write my congressman and tell him to pass a bill
For the next time they catch somebody startin' rumors, shoot to kill
Look at all these rumors surroundin' me every day
I just need some time, some time to get away from
From all these rumors, I can't take it no more
My best friend said there's one out now about me and the girl next door
What's mine is mine, I ain't got time for rumors in my life
I'm a man who thinks, not a man who drinks, so please let me live my life
What's mine is mine, I ain't got time for rumors in my life
I'm a man who thinks, not a man who drinks, so please let me live my life
What's mine is mine, I ain't got time for rumors in my life
I'm a man who thinks, not a man who drinks, so please let me live my life
Look at all these rumors surroundin' me every day
I just need some time, some time to get away from
From all these rumors, I can't take it no more
My best friend said there's one out now about me and the girl next door
Look at all these rumors surroundin' me every day
I just need some time, some time to get away from
From all these rumors, I can't take it no more
My best friend said there's one out now about me and the girl next door
Stop (Stop) spreadin' those rumors around
Stop (Stop) spreadin' the lies
Stop (Stop) spreadin' those rumors around
Stop (Stop) spreadin' the lies
Stop (Stop) spreadin' those rumors around
Stop (Stop) spreadin' the lies
Stop (Stop) spreadin' those rumors around
Stop (Stop) spreadin' the lies
Stop (Stop) spreadin' those rumors around
Stop (Stop) spreadin' the lies
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