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We also dissuade passive aggressive behavior. This can be various things, but common examples include statements that are basically meant to imply someone is either stupid or otherwise incapable of holding a rational conversation. This can include (but is not limited to) laughing at someone's conclusions rather than offering an honest rebuttal, asking people what game they were watching, or another common problem is Poster X will say "that player isn't that bad" and then Poster Y will say something akin to "LOL you think that player is good". We're not going to tolerate those kinds of comments out of respect for the community at large and for the sake of trying to just have an honest conversation.

Now, does the above cover absolutely every single kind of distraction that is unwanted? Probably not, but you should by now have a good idea of the general types of things we will be discouraging. The above examples are meant to give you a good feel for / idea of what we're looking for. If something new or different than the above happens to come along and results in the same problem (that being, any other attitude or behavior that ultimately distracts from actually just discussing the topic at hand, or that is otherwise disrespectful to other posters), we can and we will take action to curb this as well, so please don't take this to mean that if you managed to technically avoid saying something exactly like one of the above examples that you are then somehow off the hook.

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Also please be aware that you will not be given a pass simply by claiming that you were 'only joking,' because quite honestly, when someone really is just joking, for one thing most people tend to pick up on the joke, including the person or group that is the target of the joke, and for another thing, in the event where an honest joke gets taken seriously and it upsets or angers someone, the person who is truly 'only joking' will quite commonly go out of his / her way to apologize and will try to mend fences. People who are dishonest about their statements being 'jokes' do not do so, and in turn that becomes a clear sign of what is really going on. It's nothing new.

In any case, quite frankly, the overall quality and health of the entire forum's community is more important than any one troublesome user will ever be, regardless of exactly how a problem is exhibiting itself, and if it comes down to us having to make a choice between you versus the greater health and happiness of the entire community, the community of this forum will win every time.

Lastly, there are also some posters, who are generally great contributors and do not otherwise cause any problems, who sometimes feel it's their place to provoke or to otherwise 'mess with' that small minority of people described in the last paragraph, and while we possibly might understand why you might feel you WANT to do something like that, the truth is we can't actually tolerate that kind of behavior from you any more than we can tolerate the behavior from them. So if we feel that you are trying to provoke those other posters into doing or saying something that will get themselves into trouble, then we will start to view you as a problem as well, because of the same reason as before: The overall health of the forum comes first, and trying to stir the pot with someone like that doesn't help, it just makes it worse. Some will simply disagree with this philosophy, but if so, then so be it because ultimately we have to do what we think is best so long as it's up to us.

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    Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

    http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/...2011-12-season

    Uni Watch details NBA uniform changes
    By Paul Lukas

    Better late than never, right?

    Actually, it's kinda cool to have the NBA season opening on Christmas Day. It's like Santa's bringing us all a bonus present (well, unless you're a Timberwolves fan, in which case you're just getting another lump of coal).

    Strained holiday metaphors notwithstanding, we have a lot of ground to cover here in Uni Watch's annual NBA season preview. Let's start with what you can expect to see while sipping eggnog Sunday. As has been the case for several years now, all teams playing on Christmas Day will wear a snowflake-patterned version of the NBA logo patch -- except for the Mavericks, who'll mark their championship by wearing an O'Brien Trophy patch and gold lettering.

    In addition, expect several players to wear Christmas-themed shoes -- lots of red and green. And then there's Kobe Bryant, whose Christmas shoes appear to be Grinch-inspired.

    As for the rest of the season, here's Uni Watch's team-by-team rundown of what you can expect to see on the court (if a team isn't listed, it has no changes):

    • The Bobcats have made some small alterations to their logo portfolio. And remember the team's NASCAR uniforms? Those have been scrapped and replaced by a jersey patch, which will be worn Feb. 10. Also, the Bobcats are one of nine teams that will be unveiling ABA throwbacks later this season. The good news is that most of them -- including the one the Bobcats will be wearing -- are very, very good. The bad news is that they're all NOPE, which stands for Not Open for Public Exposure. In other words, nobody's allowed to talk about them yet. Further details when the gag order is lifted.

    • The Bulls will wear their red road uniforms at home on Feb. 14, for Valentine's Day.

    • The Cavaliers will have another "CavFanatic" uni design, which they'll wear for a handful of games, beginning on Jan. 25. Just like the throwbacks, this design is NOPE for now.

    • Another team waiting to show off a new throwback uni: the Clippers. For now it's NOPE, but it's worth noting that video gamers have been circulating this Los Angeles Stars screen shot lately. Draw your own conclusions.

    • The Grizzlies are another team with a NOPE throwback. And once again, the video gamers have given us a hint. That appears to be a Memphis Tams throwback (and yes, the Tams really did wear mismatched shorts and jerseys back in the day). Could that design really be coming to an NBA court? We'll have to wait and see.

    • The Heat are back in black. This design concept dates back to the spring of 2004, when the team handed out black-on-black T-shirts as promotional giveaways, which became a big hit among the fan base during the playoffs. Unlike the team's regular uniforms, this one uses old-style nylon dazzle fabric instead of the new-style mesh, so the black surface should really shimmer. The plan is for the team to wear it for six "big" or "important" home games, beginning with the game against the Lakers on Jan. 19.

    • The Hornets will wear their Mardi Gras uniform for six consecutive games in February, running from Feb. 10 to Feb. 21.

    • Great news out of Utah, where the Jazz have a beautiful new green alternate (which is similar but not identical to what the team wore 30 years ago). They'll wear it for their home opener Dec. 30.

    • The Kings have a new black alternate uniform. Uni Watch doesn't much care for the old-school chest script being paired with the new-school number font, but whaddaya gonna do? The Kings will wear this design for their home opener Dec. 26.

    • In a welcome move, the Knicks have removed the black trim from their primary logo. Now if they'd just do the same with their uniforms.

    • No changes for the Lakers, but it's worth noting that they'll have a very interesting-looking jersey on the court this season.

    • You know that P. Diddy design that the Mavericks have variously worn in green and blue? This season they're adding a navy blue version, which will be worn as an alternate. On-court debut: Dec. 30.

    • The Nets are bidding adieu to New Jersey with an anniversary logo, a stripped-down version of which is being worn as a jersey patch. Also, the Nets are another team that will be unveiling a throwback later this season. Officially: NOPE. Unofficially: This video game screen shot has been making the rounds.

    • Add the Nuggets to the list of teams that will have throwbacks this season. Uni Watch has seen the design and can confirm that it's a beauty. But for now, NOPE.

    • Another team with a NOPE throwback in the works: the Pacers.

    • You might not even notice that the Raptors have made some minor changes to their logos. But you'll definitely notice what's happening on March 21, when they plan to salute the Canadian military by wearing the NBA's first-ever camouflage uniform. Uni Watch is generally opposed to camo uniforms, in part because they look ridiculous and in part because they raise some difficult issues (if you're curious, there's a full discussion here), but Raptors ownership has a long history of military support -- COO Tom Anselmi has even visited Canadian troops in Afghanistan -- so this is obviously a sincere gesture, not a gimmick. Still, does anyone else think it's a bit weird to have a team of mostly American players wearing a uniform that honors another country's army?

    • The Rockets have a rather clunky-looking 45th-anniversary logo, although it isn't appearing on their uniforms or court design. Expect to see it used in various promotional capacities.

    • The 76ers have a new blue alternate uniform. Simple but nice. Uni Watch wouldn't mind one little bit if they made this the road uniform and changed the red uni to the alternate. (As an aside, the Sixers have also scrapped their mascot and are letting fans vote on the new one.)

    • The Spurs will have one of the nicest throwbacks of the season, but for now it's all NOPE.

    • Interesting move in Phoenix, where the Suns are commemorating the Arizona state centennial with a patch -- but only on their warm-ups.

    • The Timberwolves are yet another team with a throwback in the works, and you know what that means. (Hint: Rhymes with dope.)

    • The Trail Blazers will wear their "Rip City" alternate uniform on March 18.

    • The Warriors have added a very nice anniversary patch.

    • Makeover of the Year Award goes to the Wizards, who've channeled their franchise history with a very Bullets-esque redesign. So much to like here -- well done. (Also of note: Because of the design's horizontal stripes, Washington is the only team in the league that is not using adidas' Revolution 30 mesh pattern throughout their regular home and road jerseys.)

    • The league will once again market itself to the Hispanic community with a series of "Latin Nights" uniforms, which will be worn for selected games in March. As you can see, the one new team in the program is the Orlando Magic. They're replacing the Mavs, who will no longer be part of this promotion.

    • Several teams will once again wear special uniforms for St. Patrick's Day. In addition to the three shown there, the Jazz will wear their new green alternates. The Raptors, who had previously been part of this promotion, will not participate this year.

    • The All-Star Game will be played Feb. 26. Want to see the uniforms? NOPE. But at least the logo is available.

    • Turning to non-apparel aesthetics, the Blazers, Pistons, Raptors, Rockets, Thunder and Wizards have made adjustments to their court designs. The most intriguing one is the new court in Toronto -- see those "Raptors" placards under the backboards? They look convincingly three-dimensional, but that's actually an illusion. This 3-D signage was pioneered by a company called LogoPaint and has been going on for years in soccer, cricket, Aussie football and so on, but this is the first time it's been done in a major North American sporting venue. Expect other teams to follow soon.

    And there you have it, a full season's worth of NBA uniformities (well, except for the NOPE designs). Only a coupla shopping days left before tip-off, and Uni Watch, for one, can't wait.

    Also:

    http://www.eightpointsnineseconds.co...s-new-warmups/

    The Pacers’ New Warmups

    by Jared Wade on December 21, 2011 at 1:16 pm · 0 comments


    A bunch of NBA teams are tweaking (or, in the case of the Wizards, overhauling) their uniforms this season. And Uni Watch is on the case, charting the changes and minor alterations alike. The Pacers have no changes to their game uniforms but are, on the hush hush, working on a throwback jersey to, presumably, play in at least once during this year.
    I CAN"T WAIT !!
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    Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

    A throwback night!

    Sweet.
    In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!

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      Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

      Hoping for the late ABA jerseys since those are the only ones I can think of that haven't been Throwback-ized yet.

      "Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel

      "And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "

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      • #4
        Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

        so is it a brand new jersey or just a throwback night? Kind of weird how we had a thread the other day about it.

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        • #5
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          I hope they go with gold flo-jo jerseys. A throwback but an alternate at the same time. Think it would look sweet.


          @Pacers24Colts12

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            Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

            Originally posted by RLeWorm View Post
            so is it a brand new jersey or just a throwback night? Kind of weird how we had a thread the other day about it.
            Sounds like a throwback night based on 8.9 saying they're working on it for at least a night.

            I can't imagine a new uniform being made. Just a retro one for a special night. Like what we did in 2007 for the 40th anniversary.
            Last edited by Scot Pollard; 12-21-2011, 03:16 PM.
            In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!

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            • #7
              Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

              Flo-Jo's or bust!

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              • #8
                Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

                Well he compliments all the other throwbacks except ours...not a good sign.


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                • #9
                  Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

                  ESPN complimenting ANYTHING Pacers? What bizarro world do you live in?
                  "Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel

                  "And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "

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                    Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

                    Originally posted by Trader Joe View Post
                    Well he compliments all the other throwbacks except ours...not a good sign.
                    Not a good sign for what?

                    Who cares about these knucklehead's opinions.
                    In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!

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                      Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

                      Originally posted by Trader Joe View Post
                      Well he compliments all the other throwbacks except ours...not a good sign.
                      The author of that piece is a good friend of mine...I'll give him some crap on behalf of this board.

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                        Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

                        Originally posted by Sandman21 View Post
                        Hoping for the late ABA jerseys since those are the only ones I can think of that haven't been Throwback-ized yet.

                        Yes they have.

                        In 1996 each team had a throwback for the NBA's 50th Anniversary. We used these.

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                          Originally posted by ColorWerx View Post
                          The author of that piece is a good friend of mine...I'll give him some crap on behalf of this board.
                          No kidding? That's cool. I always enjoy his various pre-season uni watch columns.

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                            Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

                            I wonder if they're bringing these ABA jerseys from 1971-74 back into syndication, since they're newly featured in NBA 2K12:

                            witters: @imbtyler, @postgameonline

                            Originally posted by Day-V
                            In conclusion, Paul George is awesome.
                            Originally posted by Slick Pinkham
                            Our arena, their arena, Rucker park, it just doesn't matter. We're bigger, longer, younger, faster, and hungrier.


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                              Re: Pacers Throwback Uniform in the Works and others NBA uniformities.

                              I would imagine we will be seeing the ABA stuff and not the FloJos. I've read the Bobcats will be wearing uniforms from the Carolina Cougars which makes sense. I haven't checked 2K after the recent patches but when the game first came out I wasn't able to access any additional uniforms.
                              Check out my autographed 1972-73 Topps basketball project

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