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Below are the rules of Pacers Digest. After you have read them, you will have a very good sense of where we are coming from, what we expect, what we don't want to see, and how we react to things.

Rule #1

Pacers Digest is intended to be a place to discuss basketball without having to deal with the kinds of behaviors or attitudes that distract people from sticking with the discussion of the topics at hand. These unwanted distractions can come in many forms, and admittedly it can sometimes be tricky to pin down each and every kind that can rear its ugly head, but we feel that the following examples and explanations cover at least a good portion of that ground and should at least give people a pretty good idea of the kinds of things we actively discourage:

"Anyone who __________ is a liar / a fool / an idiot / a blind homer / has their head buried in the sand / a blind hater / doesn't know basketball / doesn't watch the games"

"People with intelligence will agree with me when I say that __________"

"Only stupid people think / believe / do ___________"

"I can't wait to hear something from PosterX when he/she sees that **insert a given incident or current event that will have probably upset or disappointed PosterX here**"

"He/she is just delusional"

"This thread is stupid / worthless / embarrassing"

"I'm going to take a moment to point and / laugh at PosterX / GroupOfPeopleY who thought / believed *insert though/belief here*"

"Remember when PosterX said OldCommentY that no longer looks good? "

In general, if a comment goes from purely on topic to something 'ad hominem' (personal jabs, personal shots, attacks, flames, however you want to call it, towards a person, or a group of people, or a given city/state/country of people), those are most likely going to be found intolerable.

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.

That all having been said, our goal is to do so in a generally kind and respectful way, and that doesn't mean the moment we see something we don't like that somebody is going to be suspended or banned, either. It just means that at the very least we will probably say something about it, quite possibly snipping out the distracting parts of the post in question while leaving alone the parts that are actually just discussing the topics, and in the event of a repeating or excessive problem, then we will start issuing infractions to try to further discourage further repeat problems, and if it just never seems to improve, then finally suspensions or bans will come into play. We would prefer it never went that far, and most of the time for most of our posters, it won't ever have to.

A slip up every once and a while is pretty normal, but, again, when it becomes repetitive or excessive, something will be done. Something occasional is probably going to be let go (within reason), but when it starts to become habitual or otherwise a pattern, odds are very good that we will step in.

There's always a small minority that like to push people's buttons and/or test their own boundaries with regards to the administrators, and in the case of someone acting like that, please be aware that this is not a court of law, but a private website run by people who are simply trying to do the right thing as they see it. If we feel that you are a special case that needs to be dealt with in an exceptional way because your behavior isn't explicitly mirroring one of our above examples of what we generally discourage, we can and we will take atypical action to prevent this from continuing if you are not cooperative with us.

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.

If you see a problem that we haven't addressed, the best and most appropriate course for a forum member to take here is to look over to the left of the post in question. See underneath that poster's name, avatar, and other info, down where there's a little triangle with an exclamation point (!) in it? Click that. That allows you to report the post to the admins so we can definitely notice it and give it a look to see what we feel we should do about it. Beyond that, obviously it's human nature sometimes to want to speak up to the poster in question who has bothered you, but we would ask that you try to refrain from doing so because quite often what happens is two or more posters all start going back and forth about the original offending post, and suddenly the entire thread is off topic or otherwise derailed. So while the urge to police it yourself is understandable, it's best to just report it to us and let us handle it. Thank you!

All of the above is going to be subject to a case by case basis, but generally and broadly speaking, this should give everyone a pretty good idea of how things will typically / most often be handled.

Rule #2

If the actions of an administrator inspire you to make a comment, criticism, or express a concern about it, there is a wrong place and a couple of right places to do so.

The wrong place is to do so in the original thread in which the administrator took action. For example, if a post gets an infraction, or a post gets deleted, or a comment within a larger post gets clipped out, in a thread discussing Paul George, the wrong thing to do is to distract from the discussion of Paul George by adding your off topic thoughts on what the administrator did.

The right places to do so are:

A) Start a thread about the specific incident you want to talk about on the Feedback board. This way you are able to express yourself in an area that doesn't throw another thread off topic, and this way others can add their two cents as well if they wish, and additionally if there's something that needs to be said by the administrators, that is where they will respond to it.

B) Send a private message to the administrators, and they can respond to you that way.

If this is done the wrong way, those comments will be deleted, and if it's a repeating problem then it may also receive an infraction as well.

Rule #3

If a poster is bothering you, and an administrator has not or will not deal with that poster to the extent that you would prefer, you have a powerful tool at your disposal, one that has recently been upgraded and is now better than ever: The ability to ignore a user.

When you ignore a user, you will unfortunately still see some hints of their existence (nothing we can do about that), however, it does the following key things:

A) Any post they make will be completely invisible as you scroll through a thread.

B) The new addition to this feature: If someone QUOTES a user you are ignoring, you do not have to read who it was, or what that poster said, unless you go out of your way to click on a link to find out who it is and what they said.

To utilize this feature, from any page on Pacers Digest, scroll to the top of the page, look to the top right where it says 'Settings' and click that. From the settings page, look to the left side of the page where it says 'My Settings', and look down from there until you see 'Edit Ignore List' and click that. From here, it will say 'Add a Member to Your List...' Beneath that, click in the text box to the right of 'User Name', type in or copy & paste the username of the poster you are ignoring, and once their name is in the box, look over to the far right and click the 'Okay' button. All done!

Rule #4

Regarding infractions, currently they carry a value of one point each, and that point will expire in 31 days. If at any point a poster is carrying three points at the same time, that poster will be suspended until the oldest of the three points expires.

Rule #5

When you share or paste content or articles from another website, you must include the URL/link back to where you found it, who wrote it, and what website it's from. Said content will be removed if this doesn't happen.

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If I copy and paste an article from the Indianapolis Star website, I would post something like this:

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We cannot tolerate illegal videos on Pacers Digest. This means do not share any links to them, do not mention any websites that host them or link to them, do not describe how to find them in any way, and do not ask about them. Posts doing anything of the sort will be removed, the offenders will be contacted privately, and if the problem becomes habitual, you will be suspended, and if it still persists, you will probably be banned.

The legal means of watching or listening to NBA games are NBA League Pass Broadband (for US, or for International; both cost money) and NBA Audio League Pass (which is free). Look for them on NBA.com.

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Provocative statements in a signature, or as an avatar, or as the 'tagline' beneath a poster's username (where it says 'Member' or 'Administrator' by default, if it is not altered) are an unwanted distraction that will more than likely be removed on sight. There can be shades of gray to this, but in general this could be something political or religious that is likely going to provoke or upset people, or otherwise something that is mean-spirited at the expense of a poster, a group of people, or a population.

It may or may not go without saying, but this goes for threads and posts as well, particularly when it's not made on the off-topic board (Market Square).

We do make exceptions if we feel the content is both innocuous and unlikely to cause social problems on the forum (such as wishing someone a Merry Christmas or a Happy Easter), and we also also make exceptions if such topics come up with regards to a sports figure (such as the Lance Stephenson situation bringing up discussions of domestic abuse and the law, or when Jason Collins came out as gay and how that lead to some discussion about gay rights).

However, once the discussion seems to be more/mostly about the political issues instead of the sports figure or his specific situation, the thread is usually closed.

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We prefer self-restraint and/or modesty when making jokes or off topic comments in a sports discussion thread. They can be fun, but sometimes they derail or distract from a topic, and we don't want to see that happen. If we feel it is a problem, we will either delete or move those posts from the thread.

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Generally speaking, we try to be a "PG-13" rated board, and we don't want to see sexual content or similarly suggestive content. Vulgarity is a more muddled issue, though again we prefer things to lean more towards "PG-13" than "R". If we feel things have gone too far, we will step in.

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2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

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  • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

    Originally posted by Pacergeek View Post
    nbadraft.net has Victor Oladipo as a second rounder. I'm not an IU homer, but Oliadipo resembles a first rounder. One could make a serious argument that he, not Zeller, is IU's best player. He reminds me, strictly basketball wise, of Ron Artest. Very good defensively, and an outstanding finisher around the rim. His jump shot isn't pretty, but it goes still goes in more often than you would think.
    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...siers/1868619/

    I don't think he'll be a second rounder. I'm really impressed with his game. He's offers all the physicality and athleticism that the NBA requires and he can handle the ball. No reason he can't contribute at the NBA level. Even if he's only a defensive presence off the bench. He absolutely has NBA level talent.

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    • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

      Hate linking to Kravitz. but meh.

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      • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

        getting caught up on some tape after class have watched 3 Baylor games today. My god Isiah Austin rebounds out of area like an elite rebounder. I didn't realize he was such a good rebounder until today. He is unique I would think he will be a perfect fit for a team like the Wizards or someone like that John Wall and him would be a good match. Pierre Jackson holds him back quite a bit IMO.

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        • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

          I have Victor in the class of fringe top 5 picks right now. I think he is a much better prospects than Waiters last year and I would be comfortable taking him in that range pretty easily. I see him having a Westbrook type rise ib the draft process and really he has a lot of traits that Westbrook had that caused him to rise. Word is that OKC fell in love with the work ethic just like Vic. I have Smart, Burke all in that range currently. Ben McLemore and Victor are probably my favorite guys in this class.

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          • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

            Trey Burke is so much like DJ Augustine from Texas, It's absolutely scary. DJ was a better shooter and ball handler tho.
            Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL

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            • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

              Pacer4ever or anyone have a dark horse or a favorite that's playing today other then the top 30ish? Lots of games and don't know who I might be missing.
              Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL

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              • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                Originally posted by Pacer Fan View Post
                Pacer4ever or anyone have a dark horse or a favorite that's playing today other then the top 30ish? Lots of games and don't know who I might be missing.
                I have been watching games since 12:00 haven't really check the board. How about that Michigan game wow are Bo Ryan teams hard to play.

                Kid Im starting to really like is a Euro playing for Partizan, Leo Westermann. He will be a project for sure of sorts but I like how he is playing his upside may be limited;however, I would take a gamble on him in the 2nd.


                I'm watching the kid out of South Dakota state right now Nate Wolters. I haven't watched enough tape on him to make an informed opinion yet.


                I like Erik Green as a sleeper for us to he would be great value in the 2nd. Phil Pressey reminds me a lot of DJ Augustin when he was with the Bobcats solid floor general but size and defense limits him.



                Markell Brown is another kid I really like as a value guy. Marcus Smart is special Dr. Awesome always talked about Kendall Marshall making teammates better he needs to check out Smart. That kid makes his teammates better and has a NBA skill set that will allow him to do it at the next level.
                Last edited by pacer4ever; 02-09-2013, 06:48 PM.

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                  Also he doesnt play until later and I am not gonna watch it live. I really like Jahii Carson I don't have a opinion on the guy NBA wise yet. I don't think he will come out for a few years due to his size. However,I love his college game from the 3 games I have seen. He is a handful to handle very good PnR player.


                  Elston Turner vs Pope has been a snooze fest. Pope's defense has been on display but he is off on offense.

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                  • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                    Dwight Powell is impressive, skinny, but skilled and has a good lookin shot. Quick on his feet for his height.
                    Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL

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                    • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                      Jamaal Franklin is exactly what I look for in a wing. He has great length, defense and rebounds like a man. He is a good passer and has a pretty good handle my issue is his polish and maturity. He is already 21 and he needs a lot more work developing IMO. His shot selection is really bad. He reminds me a ton of a more physical Paul George without the 3pt shot in terms of PG at Fresno. He gets to the line at will and knows how to get the foul calls. Just a really good skill set but his shot selection, and out of control play at times could cause him to drop a bit. I would gamble on him for sure. I mean no one who is on the board when we pick I would be completely comfortable with like if we had a higher pick. But he would be a solid guy IMO who when asked to be a glue guy would be a lot more efficient than "the man" that he is at SDST. Dude plays so hard must be something in the water there with him and Kwai a few years ago. He does everything for that team and if he gets a jumper he will be nearly unstoppable to guard.


                      I doubt he drops and wouldn't really fit as he really can only play SG. However if he falls he would likely be BPA and I would go that route. In this draft we have to go BPA we don't really have a glaring need and even if we did you cant address that with a mid 20s pick.
                      Last edited by pacer4ever; 02-09-2013, 09:56 PM.

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                      • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                        Originally posted by pacer4ever View Post
                        No point in trading Granger especially if your plan to replace him is a rookie who wont be NBA ready day 1 IMO. He is a really good athlete with a solid foundation to be a really good player in the future but he really needs to learn the game more and do more of the little things. He will infuriate many coaches IMO misses rotations and just basic stuff. It's correctable but I hope he goes back to Michigan he needs it. I'm not a big fan if he came out I would probably pass very bad defender bad motor ect. currently and the upside isn't worth the reward imo. I'd take Hardaway over him.
                        Sounds somewhat similar to what I feel about NASH
                        Why so SERIOUS

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                        • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                          I'm surprised with the success of Andre Drummond this season that Nerlens Noel isn't the consensus #1 pick in this draft (unless you're Detroit or New Orleans). While Noel isn't the same type of physical specimen Drummond is, it seems to me he has a similar game.

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                          • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                            Originally posted by shags View Post
                            I'm surprised with the success of Andre Drummond this season that Nerlens Noel isn't the consensus #1 pick in this draft (unless you're Detroit or New Orleans). While Noel isn't the same type of physical specimen Drummond is, it seems to me he has a similar game.
                            I think Nerlens will be #1 on draft night.JMO
                            Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL

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                            • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                              Originally posted by Pacer Fan View Post

                              I think Nerlens will be #1 on draft night.JMO

                              You are assuming Noel will be coming out. That's not a given.

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                              • Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread

                                Originally posted by Justin Tyme View Post
                                You are assuming Noel will be coming out. That's not a given.
                                Yes it is. In fact, the only one of the Kentucky freshman where it's not a given is Cauley-Stein. Calipari will push all of the other 3 out the door.

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