The RedsZone Review, 2005 - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

GIK · 12-16-2005, 10:57 AM

As 2005 comes to a close, we've all seen some pretty big changes here. Most have been structurally, with the formation of the two baseball forums - ORG and Reds Live. In addition, the subscription system was abandoned ('original' fund drive for '06?), the HOF forum was closed, a reputation system implemented, a new T-shirt printed and political/religious topics are now bantered back and forth on the Peanut Gallery (offsite).

Have these changes been beneficial? Have they brought more enjoyment to your use of RedsZone? Are there areas you feel need improvement or flat out dislike?

How has RedsZone treated you in 2005?

-GIK/Matt

Blimpie · 12-16-2005, 11:25 AM

More cowbell.

MrCinatit · 12-16-2005, 11:25 AM

i think i began lurking in Feb., and joined in April - so unfortunately i cannot differentiate between the site of old and the site of new.
that said, i must say i've quite enjoyed my nine months here. obviously, this is a very tight knit, yet very diverse group. this site has become my second "home away from home" site, after a gaming site.
i do remember early on after i had joined witnessing many "train-wreck" moments, where threads seemed to be spiraling out of control, both in off-topic and in the baseball-related forums.
i think the reputation system and introduction of the Reds Live and Old Reds Guard boards have bought a bit of civilization to the site. while there are many who say there are not interested in receiving rep points (myself included), i do believe they have kept many of us in check (myself included). and though i've never been negged, i like to think those who have negged others have done so in a most helpful method - unless on a lost cause.
as for keeping politics and religion out of the forums, i believe this has also helped. sure, they made entertaining reads - for a period of time. but eventually, some became painful to watch. my sympathy goes out to the moderators, as i've been subjected to editing similar trainwrecks - it is not as fun as it sounds. egos became bruised, and a couple times it seemed the sour feelings spilled into the baseball threads.
improvements? i don't know. how about a better pitching staff, and some willingness to tie up some of our younger players to long-term contracts

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zombie-a-go-go · 12-16-2005, 03:13 PM

The mods suck.

Falls City Beer · 12-16-2005, 03:31 PM

I still say that losing the political threads sucks when this team is about as exciting as a torrid case of pinworms.

In the end, the exodus to the offsite was inauspicious. To say the least.

GIK · 12-16-2005, 03:41 PM

Definitely fair criticism, FCB.

flyer85 · 12-16-2005, 03:44 PM

"They spy on me, I try to hide, they won’t let me alone.
They persecute me, they’re the judge and jury all in one.

’cause they’re waiting for me.
They’re looking for me."

Boss-Hog · 12-16-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falls City Beer

I still say that losing the political threads sucks when this team is about as exciting as a torrid case of pinworms.

In the end, the exodus to the offsite was inauspicious. To say the least.

I guess I don't understand why it's an issue to discuss the same topics with the same people on a separate forum that's literally a click away and is linked from this board?

redsfanmia · 12-16-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricardo Cabesa

"They spy on me, I try to hide, they won’t let me alone.
They persecute me, they’re the judge and jury all in one.

’cause they’re waiting for me.
They’re looking for me."

Come on man leave the Dream Police out of this.

KronoRed · 12-16-2005, 04:07 PM

We are pleased.

Red Leader · 12-16-2005, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KronoRed

We are pleased.

By "we", you mean the Redszone 10, right?

I don't remember you being appointed spokeman at our last meeting....

There have been lots of changes this year, but I think change is good. As it stands today, I like the site a lot more now than I did at the same time a year ago.

Red in Chicago · 12-16-2005, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss-Hog

I guess I don't understand why it's an issue to discuss the same topics with the same people on a separate forum that's literally a click away and is linked from this board?

wow, after all this time, i never even noticed the peanut gallery...thanks for bringing this up...i just signed up there...

Johnny Footstool · 12-16-2005, 04:14 PM

I think it's a bit of a hassle to have discussions on the same topic taking place on different boards. I don't mind the segregated political discussions, though.

KronoRed · 12-16-2005, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Leader

By "we", you mean the Redszone 10, right?

No, me and my pet hamster Bonita.

Red Leader · 12-16-2005, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KronoRed

No, me and my pet hamster Bonita.

12-16-2005, 10:57 AM	#1
GIK Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,056	The RedsZone Review, 2005 As 2005 comes to a close, we've all seen some pretty big changes here. Most have been structurally, with the formation of the two baseball forums - ORG and Reds Live. In addition, the subscription system was abandoned ('original' fund drive for '06?), the HOF forum was closed, a reputation system implemented, a new T-shirt printed and political/religious topics are now bantered back and forth on the Peanut Gallery (offsite). Have these changes been beneficial? Have they brought more enjoyment to your use of RedsZone? Are there areas you feel need improvement or flat out dislike? How has RedsZone treated you in 2005? -GIK/Matt

12-16-2005, 11:25 AM	#2
Blimpie Joe Oliver love-child Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,853	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 More cowbell. __________________ "Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY

12-16-2005, 11:25 AM	#3
MrCinatit Baseball card addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piqua Posts: 4,426	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 i think i began lurking in Feb., and joined in April - so unfortunately i cannot differentiate between the site of old and the site of new. that said, i must say i've quite enjoyed my nine months here. obviously, this is a very tight knit, yet very diverse group. this site has become my second "home away from home" site, after a gaming site. i do remember early on after i had joined witnessing many "train-wreck" moments, where threads seemed to be spiraling out of control, both in off-topic and in the baseball-related forums. i think the reputation system and introduction of the Reds Live and Old Reds Guard boards have bought a bit of civilization to the site. while there are many who say there are not interested in receiving rep points (myself included), i do believe they have kept many of us in check (myself included). and though i've never been negged, i like to think those who have negged others have done so in a most helpful method - unless on a lost cause. as for keeping politics and religion out of the forums, i believe this has also helped. sure, they made entertaining reads - for a period of time. but eventually, some became painful to watch. my sympathy goes out to the moderators, as i've been subjected to editing similar trainwrecks - it is not as fun as it sounds. egos became bruised, and a couple times it seemed the sour feelings spilled into the baseball threads. improvements? i don't know. how about a better pitching staff, and some willingness to tie up some of our younger players to long-term contracts : __________________ whisper words of wisdom I wrote a book! My AmazonShort My other AmazonShort

12-16-2005, 03:13 PM	#4
zombie-a-go-go Mod Law Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miskatonic University Posts: 4,302	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 The mods suck. __________________ "It's easier to give up. I'm not a very vocal player. I lead by example. I take the attitude that I've got to go out and do it. Because of who I am, I've got to give everything I've got to come back." -Ken Griffey Jr.

12-16-2005, 03:31 PM	#5
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 I still say that losing the political threads sucks when this team is about as exciting as a torrid case of pinworms. In the end, the exodus to the offsite was inauspicious. To say the least.

12-16-2005, 03:41 PM	#6
GIK Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,056	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 Definitely fair criticism, FCB.

12-16-2005, 03:44 PM	#7
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 "They spy on me, I try to hide, they won’t let me alone. They persecute me, they’re the judge and jury all in one. ’cause they’re waiting for me. They’re looking for me." __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

12-16-2005, 04:07 PM	#10
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 We are pleased. __________________ Go Gators!

12-16-2005, 04:14 PM	#13
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,665	Re: The RedsZone Review, 2005 I think it's a bit of a hassle to have discussions on the same topic taking place on different boards. I don't mind the segregated political discussions, though. __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

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