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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.

An example:

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

http://www.linktothearticlegoeshere.com/article
Title of the Article
Author's Name
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Rule #6

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.

Rule #8

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.

Rule #10

We like small signatures, not big signatures. The bigger the signature, the more likely it is an annoying or distracting signature.

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Do not advertise anything without talking about it with the administrators first. This includes advertising with your signature, with your avatar, through private messaging, and/or by making a thread or post.
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Game #47 Pacers vs Suns

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    Game #47 Pacers vs Suns

    Three in a row....would be a miracle...especially against the Suns

    https://www.nba.com/pacers/preview-pacers-suns-220122



    Game Preview: Pacers at Suns

    Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 9:00 PM ET at Footprint Center





    Matchup

    Two highly impressive wins and player availability have set the stage for an interesting matchup between the Pacers (17-29) and the Phoenix Suns Saturday night. When the teams square off at Footprint Arena, Phoenix (35-9) will hold the best record in the NBA. They remain the only team to record fewer than 10 losses this far into the season.
    However, these facts should not deter the Pacers in the slightest. After all, the squad picked up arguably its most impressive wins of the season — back-to-back road victories against LeBron James and Steph Curry just 24 hours apart. The Warriors are second in the Western Conference standings — 3.5 games back from Phoenix.
    While beating James on his home court is impressive, the latter victory serves up many talking points for Saturday's game. Down four of its usual starters, Indiana's youngsters pulled out an overtime victory against the Warriors, using several clutch performances.
    With Malcolm Brogdon (sore right Achilles) and Caris LeVert (sore right calf) sidelined, Chris Duarte and Keifer Sykes ran the offense swimmingly. Duarte finished with a team-high 27 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Sykes played solid defense against the Warriors' legendary starters and finished with 10. His final five counted as the clutch overtime run that sealed the win.
    As Myles Turner (sore left foot) and Domantas Sabonis (sprained left ankle) rested their injuries, Torrey Craig (12 points, seven rebounds, three steals) and Goga Bitadze (13 points, nine boards, five assists) shined. The Blue & Gold also received help from Isaiah Jackson off the bench. The rookie finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.
    Anchored by Justin Holiday (16 points, four 3-pointers), the lone regularly consistent starter, the squad pulled out a victory few thought coming. Holiday also provided the clutch triple that sent the game into overtime.
    Although some scratches may have been precautionary due to the back-to-back scenario, Brogdon, LeVert, and Sabonis' availability will still be in question when Saturday rolls around. Bitadze, Duarte, Sykes, and Jackson will need to step up again to tackle a team that has won five straight and eight of its last nine. Devin Booker (24.6 points, 5.3 rebounds per game) and Chris Paul (14.0 points, 10 assists per game) are another dynamic duo Duarte and Sykes have to handle. If the Warriors game proved anything, it is that they are up for the challenge.
    Projected Starters


    Malcolm Brogdon


    Caris LeVert


    Justin Holiday


    Torrey Craig


    Goga Bitadze




    Chris Paul


    Devin Booker


    Mikal Bridges


    Jae Crowder


    JaVale McGee



    Injury Report

    Pacers: Malcolm Brogdon - questionable (sore right Achilles), Caris LeVert - questionable (sore right calf), T.J. McConnell - out (health and safety protocols), Domantas Sabonis - out (left ankle sprain), Myles Turner - out (left foot stress reaction), T.J. Warren – out (left navicular fracture)
    Suns: Deandre Ayton - out (right ankle sprain), Frank Kaminsky - out (right knee stress reaction), Abdel Nader - out (right knee injury management is out), Dario Šarić - out (right ACL rehab)
    Last Meeting

    Jan. 14, 2022: The Pacers put up a valiant effort against the league-leading Suns a week ago. However, Phoenix overpowered the Blue & Gold in the final frame. Devin Booker tallied 35 points, Deandre Ayton added 27, and the Suns dispatched Indiana, 112-94, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
    Phoenix led by as many as 14 in the second half. But a 27-10 Indiana run put the Pacers ahead by three with 2:17 left in the third quarter. However, the Suns responded with seven unanswered to close out the stanza.
    From there, the Suns took control, outscoring the Pacers 32-18 in the final frame. Indiana was held without a field goal for the first four minutes, granting Phoenix the ability to earn a double-digit lead again. The Blue & Gold never found their footing moving forward.
    Justin Holiday led Indiana with 25 points, finishing 7-of-14 from beyond the arc. He also added four assists, three blocks, and two steals. Caris LeVert tallied 20 points, five rebounds, and nine assists. But, it was not enough to overcome Booker and the Suns.
    Noteworthy
    • Phoenix is one of four NBA teams that rank in the top 10 in both offensive rating (6th) and defensive rating (2nd).
    • Indiana has won six of its last seven road games against Phoenix.
    • With a win, Indiana will tie its longest winning streak of the season.
    Tickets

    After a five-game Western Conference road trip, the Pacers return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to host Gordon Hayward and the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7:00 PM ET. Find Tickets ?
    Broadcast Information TV & Radio Listings ?

    TV: Bally Sports Indiana - Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (studio host)
    Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan - Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Pat Boylan (studio host)



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  • #2
    Hopefully Brogdon and Sabonis don’t play (I am neutral on whether LeVert plays), we play well but lose.

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      Am I the only person who has more interest in watching these games when the starters are gone and we have to play the young players? I am just totally done with our projected starting five as a unit. Some I wouldn't mind keeping going forward but most of them I would just as soon see move along.


      Basketball isn't played with computers, spreadsheets, and simulations. ChicagoJ 4/21/13
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      • #4
        Ah tank general Brogdon and tank lieutenant LeVert are back tonight.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Peck View Post
          Am I the only person who has more interest in watching these games when the starters are gone and we have to play the young players? I am just totally done with our projected starting five as a unit. Some I wouldn't mind keeping going forward but most of them I would just as soon see move along.
          I'm with you. I really want to see what Goga can do with minutes. And after the last game, I'm very interested in Jax
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          • #6
            The tank can’t keep taking hits let’s get the tank back on track.
            @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!
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            • #7
              Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
              The tank can’t keep taking hits let’s get the tank back on track.
              Brogdon's playing, don't worry
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              • #8
                I can't imagine even the biggest Contacts fans are ever literally excited to watch him play

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                • #9
                  Per Bally Sports on Facebook, Brogdon is gonna sit out for 10 days
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Peck View Post
                    Am I the only person who has more interest in watching these games when the starters are gone and we have to play the young players? I am just totally done with our projected starting five as a unit. Some I wouldn't mind keeping going forward but most of them I would just as soon see move along.
                    Not at all, I really don't want Brogdon or Levert to play so we can see Duarte start again.

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                    • #11
                      Also per Bally Sports on Facebook, LeVert is gonna sit this one out two, yeah the two usual suspects
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                      • #12
                        Okay by me! Let's see a **** load of Jackson. He deserves minutes regardless just because he can wreak havoc defensively.
                        I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.

                        -Emiliano Zapata

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                        • #13
                          Brogdon out the next 6 games lol
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                          • #14
                            Only starter I want back is Sabonis, and for Isiah Jackson to be his backup.
                            "We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
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                            • #15
                              Spreads 13, can the Pacers cover the spread?
                              Last edited by rimrattler; 01-22-2022, 08:51 PM.

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