FOFC End of Season Evaluation

[Herb]

OK gang--the Front Office (Super) Bowl is over today, and you know what that means . . .

CIVILITY OF DISCOURSE--80

OK, compared to the rest of the internet, this place seems like the most civil forum in this history of human existence--hence the decent score. But we are playing on Wall Street level, and unlike his alter ego, this Herb holds us to a higher standard accordingly. Herb knows that a lot of our ribbing is done in good natured fun, but remember that caustic words still have the power to burn. Perhaps homosexuality, politics, race and religion are topics best left off the football message board. Ol' Herb knows that he hasn't felt enlightened on these issues as of late.

FORUM PUZZLES--70

Again, QS saves the day, but the man is not a machine (at least Herb thinks that QS is not a machine). He can't last forever. The salad days of forum puzzles are not upon us anymore. Brilig, we hardly knew 'ye.

DYNASTY POSTING--200

Ol' Herb gets a little extra spring in his step on Sundays when he gets to ref a game with Marty Gage or Al Coble. And don't tell the Competition Committee, but Herb also does his best to make the questionable calls against Jerry Jones whenever he can. The Golden Scribes said it all, so Herb won't say it again, but WOW. This is the era of the dynasty. Herb implores everyone to put these gems on their hard drive while you have the chance. Just delete some porn--Lord knows you have the room.

JUDICIOUS USE OF EMOTICONS--85

Herb does not believe in the overuse of emoticons. Words are more interesting when there is nothing to distract people from them. Happily, people seem to have cut back. One quick confession, though, Herb always has a chuckle at this little diddy--"Subby in a Thong! "

COMPETITION--35

No real external enemies anymore. Herb misses EA. Remember Digital River? And that NetDetective kid? Wow, those were the days. Now our most memorable battles seem to be against each other--that's no fun. Herb hopes that STIX comes back.

FACILITIES--200

Philly just bid a "see you in Hell" to the Vet, and we have done the same to the ubb board. We get 100 points for moving into this BRAND NEW STADIUM and 100 bonus points to Ryan S, Skydog and all of those whose contributions (financial and otherwise) make the move possible. You get a big thank you from Herb.

GENERAL DISCUSSION--95

Herb knows that he could come on to this board on any day of the week and ask for advice on remodeling his bathroom, finding Detroit based punk rock bands, and getting laid, and you guys (and Lurker) would have 50 recommendations in about 20 minutes. And the football discussion is wonderful. Athletical--what a great word. And Herb must give a shout-out to Airhog. In Herb's mind, no one else can ever complain about being a threadkiller ever again.

FOF ANALYSIS--90

ez is gone, and Herb misses him. But things are still pretty good. The analysis threads are spread around, but they are there. People complain about being paid Beta Testers, but things will be a lot worse when people are not bothering to play.

GAMES--85

Herb feels your pain MJIB--he's never won IWS or MMR either.


LEADERSHIP--100

There are some thankless jobs in the world, and running a message board on a volunteer basis and keeping the ship upright
(yes, that is a reference to that Titanic picture) is one of them. Skydog gets 100 from Herb. Herb knows about thankless jobs--before his big NFL break, he cut his teeth working high school football games in Georgia.

OVERALL--90

As always, lack of competition keeps us from a perfect score, but this place is still one of the most fun and dynamic places on the internet. People sometimes pine for the old days, and Herb admits to some nostalgia now and again. But this is the age of the asshat and the golden scribe. And what a wondrous age it is.

[Kodos]

I think we've found our anti-posting champions, folks!

[Easy Mac]

wow, 0.00, I'm not sure that can ever be touched again.

Herb, never post again, don't risk perfection.

[bbor]

Herb saves the day