Motion to temporarily BAN... - Page 5

DenverChief · 04-21-2005, 11:16 PM

Anyone who starts another thread with an article written by Nick Athan...seriously this guy spews crap and I could care less to read it, we have already established his takes are complete

and I think it clutters the front page with crap ...poll forthcoming....or start a Athan forum where those that

on his articles can go

**ShortRoundChief** · 04-22-2005, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Taco flavored kisses...

Please don't break out the scenes with Affleck.

Pants · 04-22-2005, 12:39 AM

What we really need to do is ban Athan from his motherfucking computer.

jspchief · 04-22-2005, 06:12 AM

It's pretty clear that C Mac just doesn't get it.

Whitlock writes opinion. Rufus writes opinion.

Nick Athan makes statements as fact. You don't see Whitlock writing an article saying "the deal is done with Ty Law, we're just waiting to anounce it". Athan pretends to know something no one else knows, and passes it of as fact. He just flat out lies. And he does it under the guise of journalism.

This isn't a guy that some posters just don't agree with. It's not a guy that occasionally makes a factual error in his articles. He has no credibility, whatsoever. Figure it out. The fact that this poll is suggesting a ban by a large margin right now should be enough to give you the hint.

KCFalcon59 · 04-22-2005, 06:28 AM

I voted no because the crap he writes is high comedy. He is such a tard.

**ExtremeChief** · 04-22-2005, 06:44 AM

I voted no because I think his articles are worth a good laugh. I would be in favor of having "Athan" become "Liar" as a filter though. WPI or Warpaint Illustrated could become Random BS Illustrated or such as well.

C-Mac · 04-22-2005, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

It's pretty clear that C Mac just doesn't get it.

Whitlock writes opinion. Rufus writes opinion.

Nick Athan makes statements as fact. You don't see Whitlock writing an article saying "the deal is done with Ty Law, we're just waiting to anounce it". Athan pretends to know something no one else knows, and passes it of as fact. He just flat out lies. And he does it under the guise of journalism.

This isn't a guy that some posters just don't agree with. It's not a guy that occasionally makes a factual error in his articles. He has no credibility, whatsoever. Figure it out. The fact that this poll is suggesting a ban by a large margin right now should be enough to give you the hint.

Jason Whitlock- "Peterson doesnt care about winning, just filling the seats". Its an opinion yes, but its also a slanderous lie designed to stir controversy for his behalf. So you are suggesting that lies should be excused as long as they are expressed through an opinion?
Nick Athan - "the deal is done with Trotter, we're just waiting to anounce it". Its a lie that perhaps was based on opinion, but I also heard two reporters from ESPN state the same thing. So I'm not trying to excuse anyone from lying, nor do I want to promote someone who makes a habit of it. If someone makes a special Athon warning icon I have no issue with that, all I'm trying to say is that a ban on someone who perhaps lies more than the other lies, would be simply be hypocritical.

**Saulbadguy** · 04-22-2005, 07:41 AM

I vote for a WPI board raid, just like the old days. Ah, to be a nerd...

keg in kc · 04-22-2005, 07:46 AM

There's a big difference between a rumor or opinion from a legitimate journalist. Athan has about as much credibility as...pick a name, any name of someone who posts on here. And most of us have enough integrity not to make up stuff. As much as we might be tempted to post our very own "I saw Patrick Surtain at KCI 10 minutes ago!!!one" thread.

Mark M · 04-22-2005, 07:47 AM

I disagree with banning, but am all in favor of some creative filters for the words Athan and WPI.

MM
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Simplex3 · 04-22-2005, 07:50 AM

Where's the option to fillabuster?

**Saulbadguy** · 04-22-2005, 07:50 AM

I agree with the filter idea.

Automatically rename "Athan" to "Hello - Bullshit Artist on the loose."

Chiefnj · 04-22-2005, 07:50 AM

I find WPI articles to be highly entertaining. Now that everyone on the Planet is aware of the reliability of the articles, what's the harm getting a good laugh out of them?

Coach · 04-22-2005, 07:55 AM

Or you can make a new thread, titled "The Athan Bullshit Files" and have the subtitle "WARNING. Viewer Discretion is Advised!"

Mark M · 04-22-2005, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplex3

Where's the option to fillabuster?

KCWolfman, KCTitus, Baby Lee, et al are working to change the rules to make that impossible ...

Sorry ... just an attempt at a little cross-forum humor.

MM
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C-Mac · 04-22-2005, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc

There's a big difference between a rumor or opinion from a legitimate journalist. Athan has about as much credibility as...pick a name, any name of someone who posts on here. And most of us have enough integrity not to make up stuff. As much as we might be tempted to post our very own "I saw Patrick Surtain at KCI 10 minutes ago!!!one" thread.

If Athan is literally making up stuff and not just jumping to conclusions, he's tabloid writer material. I also think that some of the things said and written by "legitimate journalist's" are also of tabloid quality. Of the few articles I read from Athan, I could sense he appeared to be reaching, but I use discernment in everything I read. So again, I agree that such tabloidic writers should be noted, but hey I get a chuckle everytime I wait in line at the grocery store.

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04-21-2005, 11:16 PM
DenverChief Pedantic Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rocky Ford Casino cash: $3072617	Motion to temporarily BAN... Anyone who starts another thread with an article written by Nick Athan...seriously this guy spews crap and I could care less to read it, we have already established his takes are complete and I think it clutters the front page with crap ...poll forthcoming....or start a Athan forum where those that on his articles can go
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04-22-2005, 06:12 AM	#63
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	It's pretty clear that C Mac just doesn't get it. Whitlock writes opinion. Rufus writes opinion. Nick Athan makes statements as fact. You don't see Whitlock writing an article saying "the deal is done with Ty Law, we're just waiting to anounce it". Athan pretends to know something no one else knows, and passes it of as fact. He just flat out lies. And he does it under the guise of journalism. This isn't a guy that some posters just don't agree with. It's not a guy that occasionally makes a factual error in his articles. He has no credibility, whatsoever. Figure it out. The fact that this poll is suggesting a ban by a large margin right now should be enough to give you the hint. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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04-22-2005, 06:44 AM	#65
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04-22-2005, 07:46 AM	#68
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04-22-2005, 07:47 AM	#69
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