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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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Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

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  • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

    RG3 had a good game today and if I was like some people here I'll be claiming that RG3 is better than Luck because RG3 had a good game and Luck sucked, but I won't do that because I understand that rookies are meant to have bad games.
    @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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    • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

      Originally posted by OlBlu View Post
      Well, if you prefer 50% passers with 50 QB ratings who this week threw for no TDs and two Ints, you can have him. And if the Colts had drafted him there would be several more 1st round and second round picks to build this team on. Oh, I forgot, we traded out next number two pick. Good luck with those free agents.... Albert Haynesworth and others should be a strong reminder about how expensive and how risky that can be....

      Luck took his normal beating. The clock is ticking down on him....
      There's nothing cool about saying someone is going to get injured. It's incredibly embarressing that the Mods let you parade around this forum constantly doing this. It's not funny nor is it cute. You have unreasonable opinions for the sake of being unreasonable. It's an old act, but very effective. The only people not familiar with it, is apparently the people running this board. Which quite frankily, is a travesty. Apparently Pacer Digest assumes we need Pacer Digest forums to talk about our favorite sports teams and that we'll just sit here and take your annoying horseshit-laden posts. I for one, hope that someone on here that likes to read my posts, sends me a link to another board where them and others around here are talking Pacers and Colts. Because quite frankly, I dont want to be associated with this ignorance.

      By the way, you're 65 years old. Grow up already. I cant imagine the embarressment your family would feel if they knew there 65 year old grandfather was acting like an ignorant *** on the internet.

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        Originally posted by Bball View Post
        RG3 is a concussion waiting for a hit.
        So is Luck.....

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          Originally posted by Foul on Smits View Post
          There's nothing cool about saying someone is going to get injured. It's incredibly embarressing that the Mods let you parade around this forum constantly doing this. It's not funny nor is it cute. You have unreasonable opinions for the sake of being unreasonable. It's an old act, but very effective. The only people not familiar with it, is apparently the people running this board. Which quite frankily, is a travesty. Apparently Pacer Digest assumes we need Pacer Digest forums to talk about our favorite sports teams and that we'll just sit here and take your annoying horseshit-laden posts. I for one, hope that someone on here that likes to read my posts, sends me a link to another board where them and others around here are talking Pacers and Colts. Because quite frankly, I dont want to be associated with this ignorance.

          By the way, you're 65 years old. Grow up already. I cant imagine the embarressment your family would feel if they knew there 65 year old grandfather was acting like an ignorant *** on the internet.
          I have no children or grandchildren or any relatives at all. so no on will care what I do. Where are you when so many people on here say that RGIII is sure to be knocked out for the season? What do you think got me started on that topic? Oh, I see, it is OK to hope that any player on another team gets hurt but not the Colts. Well, I hope Luck doesn't get hurt. I don't want to see that. I much prefer to see him be totally helpless playing on the field while RGIII is already a superstar.... You are welcome to ignore any of my posts or all of them if you don't like them.

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          • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

            Obviously rookies have their peaks and valleys, but I hope it doesn't take more games like this for ppl to realize that the gap between Luck and Griffin isn't as large as some line to claim.

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              Originally posted by Bball View Post
              RG3 is a concussion waiting for a hit.
              Yeah, just as Reggie Miller was an offensive foul waiting for a ref.....

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              • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

                Originally posted by Ace E.Anderson View Post
                Obviously rookies have their peaks and valleys, but I hope it doesn't take more games like this for ppl to realize that the gap between Luck and Griffin isn't as large as some line to claim.
                It looks like a pretty vast canyon to me but, I was sure before the season and before the draft that it would be that way. I had people telling me that the Colts pass rush was better than the Jets. I have had people here saying lots of things and they lead the league in excuses for their rookie QB.... Perhaps it is time to consider that he is just what the stats say that he is, a very average or less QB. The fact that none of you will look at the stats or watch the other games to see just how much better RGIII is boggles the mind. Do you think Luck could do that 75 yd. TD run? RGIII has world class speed and what he may do is unlimited. He is carrying his team while Luck is burying his.....

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                • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

                  I missed the Colts game. Robert looked good, but i still didnt like all the called keepers.

                  His long scramble to ice the game was nice, though. He disnt wait to long in the pocket, and he made a smart deciaion to not force a pass

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                    I can't wait until Luck leads another game-winning drive so Blu will, for maybe five minutes, just shut the ***** up.

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                      Originally posted by OlBlu View Post
                      It looks like a pretty vast canyon to me but, I was sure before the season and before the draft that it would be that way. I had people telling me that the Colts pass rush was better than the Jets. I have had people here saying lots of things and they lead the league in excuses for their rookie QB.... Perhaps it is time to consider that he is just what the stats say that he is, a very average or less QB. The fact that none of you will look at the stats or watch the other games to see just how much better RGIII is boggles the mind. Do you think Luck could do that 75 yd. TD run? RGIII has world class speed and what he may do is unlimited. He is carrying his team while Luck is burying his.....
                      Okay dude you weren't saying all this after last weeks huge comeback. And no Luck prob couldn't make that run, but neither could Brady, Manning, Rodgers, Brees, etc. doesn't mean Griffin is just astronomically better though.

                      Up until today Luck had the best QBR in the league so stats, just as usual, don't tell the entire story.

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                      • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

                        I really don't care that a QB ran it for a huge touchdown. I know how those types of QBs end up down the road.
                        There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

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                        • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

                          There's nothing cool about saying someone is going to get injured.
                          I agree but the fact is that he is not the only one doing it.
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                          • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

                            2 wrongs don't make a right. Just because another poster said something about RG3 getting injured (link?) doesn't mean it's ok for olblu to go on a "Luck is going to injured" posting spree.

                            Btw, a running QB is 100x more likely to get injured so at least there is actual reason to worry about RG3 getting injured. There is no reasonable evidence suggesting Luck is injury prone or at risk of getting injured.

                            If the mods don't boot the troll, I'm sure a lot of posters will enjoy the official colts forum.
                            Last edited by Swingman; 10-14-2012, 11:15 PM.

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                            • Originally posted by Swingman View Post
                              2 wrongs don't make a right. Just because another poster said something about RG3 getting injured (link?) doesn't mean it's ok for olblu to go on a "Luck is going to injured" posting spree.

                              Btw, a running QB is 100x more likely to get injured so at least there is actual reason to worry about RG3 getting injured. There is no reasonable evidence suggesting Luck is injury prone or at risk of getting injured.

                              If the mods don't boot the troll, I'm sure a lot of posters will enjoy the official colts forum.
                              Hate old blue but the official colts forum can bite me.

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                              • Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

                                Originally posted by vapacersfan View Post
                                Yeah, just as Reggie Miller was an offensive foul waiting for a ref.....
                                The Colts can protect Luck thru improving the O line (thru player growth, coaching, draft, and FA) as well as play calling. And of course improving the running game as well.

                                The Redskins can't protect RG3 on designed keepers or leaving the pocket too soon. Let alone if he doesn't sacrifice yards to miss the hit. And it's pretty questionable him playing one week after a rather significant hit and suffering a concussion. Especially considering the position he plays and the style he plays at.

                                All's well that ends well though I guess.
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