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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"

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

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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.

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.

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  • #61
    We brick for Vic hopefully

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    • #62
      A 3 or 4 with a pulse would be a good start.

      The more I think about it the more Nembhard pick signals TJM is on the nose. Seemed a difficult fit for the Carlisle offense and (whether you agree with the logic of the pick or not) it would seem to suggest the goal is for Nembhard to be the backup sooner rather than later.

      I suspect that like Myles, the market for brogdon isn’t great and as such the trade might end up being something unsexy like a swap for a similar age/contract conundrum but at a position where there isn’t a bunch of young guys (brogdon for a veteran 3/4).

      I don’t think Myles moves. I’d suggest we then play our remaining cap space off for picks to teams needing space for the FA period.

      I hope we make a run at Ayton but there’s been less written about our interest of late so perhaps it is waning. I much prefer Ayton to bridges if we take a stab at an RFA but aren’t hopeful about either.

      I’m also mentally prepared for another, vastly different scenario. A very ‘Pacersy’ scenario, whereby Herb tells KP that he has had his fun, that we now have Hali, Mathurin, and Duarte as inexperienced projected starters on the roster, and the rest is to be filled out with good starters on bad contracts we can get for cheap. The Haywards and Randles of the world. I actually think this path is more likely than anyone wants to acknowledge.
      "I’m your favorite player’s favorite player. And it’s not enough for me for him to know that. I want the world to know that." -- Michael Beasley

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      • #63
        I can't believe people are still bit&*ing about Malcolm Brogdon after we had a really solid draft.

        Right now we have some really nice talent on the roster & yes he probably should still look to move Brogdon, but if the deal was crap you don't take it. Looking over the roster there is still a hole at PF to fill, so now that we know that then maybe we can look for that in a Brogdon deal. If not then we have plenty of cap-space to use in deals for teams trying to clear cap to sign guys over the next week.


        Ultimately I just hope we find a starting caliber PF or a young PF with a ceiling of a starter.

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        • #64
          I have to disagree with some of these posts about Malcolm and his defense. His effort on that side of the ball has been bad. But when he does show effort, he is strong enough to guard wings. He just isn't quick enough to stay with guards. I always thought he did allright against guys like Lebron, Tatum, Kawhi. He is an undersized 3, that can function as 3rd scoring option with great efficiency. We traded for him hoping he could become a great second option and because of injuries, bad coaching and managing, he thought he should become the first option. If he can go back to that role as 3rd option, his numbers should increase, more durability because of lower usage, and we should see some of his value restored. But it only works if he shows character and embraces that role. Could be he destroys his value even more by being unwilling to do what's asked of him.
          Trying to enjoy every Pacers game as if it is the last!

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          • #65
            Now that I have had some time to accept the draft night disappointment, I see that we have put ourselves in a position where we have to move Brogdon and Hield and bring in a starting SF and starting PF. Let Mathurin and Duarte battle for the starting SG. The loser provides scoring off the bench and maybe eventually gets traded next summer.

            I am neutral on trading Turner, but if we do move him we will need to find a starting Center…and Ayton is not the answer. I would much rather use the money that Ayton would cost to find a good SF and PF.

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            • #66
              I don’t think we can roll into another the season with Turner and Brogdon and hope to build a new culture. I don’t mind the guy, but Turner may be one of the most over rated Pacers of all time.
              "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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              • #67
                Originally posted by rock747 View Post
                I don’t mind the guy, but Turner may be one of the most over rated Pacers of all time.
                where? u can't tell me with a straight face he's overrated on here

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by dal9 View Post
                  where? u can't tell me with a straight face he's overrated on here
                  There is this guy named vnzla who swears he's the next coming of Shaq. It's honestly kind of annoying.

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                  • #69
                    I've no idea but I am curious to see how it all unfolds. It's clear to me they're wanting to go young and fast, so they I think they'll go after (or keep) whoever fits the new objective! I do think TJW is a goner, as well as MB.

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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by dal9 View Post
                      where? u can't tell me with a straight face he's overrated on here
                      Is not like we didn't see you trying to get banned because you couldn't handle people trashing your boy.


                      Of course he is overrated here, a bunch of people still think he is starting material and s*** when deep down they know he sucks.
                      @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by pacersgroningen View Post
                        I have to disagree with some of these posts about Malcolm and his defense. His effort on that side of the ball has been bad. But when he does show effort, he is strong enough to guard wings. He just isn't quick enough to stay with guards. I always thought he did allright against guys like Lebron, Tatum, Kawhi. He is an undersized 3, that can function as 3rd scoring option with great efficiency. We traded for him hoping he could become a great second option and because of injuries, bad coaching and managing, he thought he should become the first option. If he can go back to that role as 3rd option, his numbers should increase, more durability because of lower usage, and we should see some of his value restored. But it only works if he shows character and embraces that role. Could be he destroys his value even more by being unwilling to do what's asked of him.
                        I think Brogdon is a good player, I question his fit with this existing team. This team is trying to be young and quick and push the pace / get out in transition. Brogdon is slow, dribbles the air out of the ball and fits much more in a half court style offense. Look up Hali's stats with / without Brogdon, its clear they don't play well together.

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                        • #72
                          Probably will be something out of left field like Turner for Patrick Williams with 2nd round picks somehow involved.

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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by dal9 View Post
                            where? u can't tell me with a straight face he's overrated on here
                            Just in general. He’s a middling talent (which is fine) masquerading as something more. I don’t know if we want to go into the season with the focus on how it’s his team now and thinking his 8th season will be his breakout because Sabonis isn’t here to hold him back now.
                            "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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                            • #74
                              On Draft night, I was bummed that we didn’t make any moves, specifically to get back into the mid-to-late lottery, and of course hearing Buchanan say “some deals you have to walk away from” was insult to injury because it’s just another one of their clich?d euphemisms. But I’m thinking about the guys they had in for workouts and guess they were rumored to like, and I just wonder if seeing Daniels and Sochan come off the board before we got to the Washington, NY, or Charlotte picks, was the issue. After those two, I think Eason or Duren were about the only guys I would’ve been targeting.

                              As for this summer, who knows? Personally I’m in favor of Ayton, Bridges, or Collins, and there’s certainly other opportunities we haven’t and won’t hear about. We’re headed in the right direction, getting more athletic and going young.

                              On my big whiteboard, I’d have Brogdon, Myles, TJM, and Buddy highlighted as my priorities to move. I’d hope to find S&T opportunities for Rubio and TJW, but I don’t have much hope for that, or find it very important. Also hoping Jalen decides to stay. I like Brissett and iJax, and would hope to keep them. Duarte is available in the right deal but I don’t mind keeping him at all. I’m 100% signing Lance to a vet minimum deal. I’m done with Goga, don’t care about Taylor, Washington, etc.

                              No deals should include next years First. The Cleveland pick is nice to keep, but available in the right deal. My goal is to gain picks in the next 2-3 drafts, and/or bring in guys with under 5 years in the league that still have upside. I’m in no hurry to make the playoffs next year, so I have no need to bring in starting level veterans unless KD suddenly thinks Indy is the place to be.

                              Everything needs to be about how we build around Haliburton and Mathurin. I’m working with the belief that they’re the starting 1&2 for 8 years. Give me three more guys that are bouncy and switchable, and one of them needs to be better than Haliburton and Mathurin. Duarte makes a great Sixth Man, and a great 3-guard lineup. Jalen could be a great fit at 4/5. Jackson and Brissett are going to be terrific depth.

                              All that said, I’m expecting Gordon Hayward and Tacko Fall and a new 3 year contract for TJ Warren.
                              It's a new day for Pacers Basketball.

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                              • #75
                                Originally posted by Pacersalltheway10 View Post
                                Probably will be something out of left field like Turner for Patrick Williams with 2nd round picks somehow involved.
                                Turner for Williams doesn't work fir Chicago.
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                                Brogdon and Turner for Vucevic, Williams, Javonte Green, and Tyler Cook works for both teams, but not sure either team would like it. Chicago needs some defense/rim protection horribly though.

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