Now that you guys and gals have had your new forum up and running for a bit .... How about a couple of volunteers for moderators?

Thanks

Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"

I'd love to be a moderator Bob. Feel free to email me offline if you'd like to discuss things any further.

Jason

Do I get to send people to "time out" when they cross the civility line?

Count me in, if you'd like.

I vote for Flipp and Sandman..Do I get a vote?

I'll volunteer if you need my help.

redbird5, how have you been partner? Haven't seen you around a whole lot lately. Maybe you've just been lurking?

How's practice coming with the little guy? Do you have any new fielding drills you'd like to share? You've always got creative ones.

Take care!

Jason

Jason,

Been travelling with work...hitting lessons...team practices...etc.

Practice has been going well. The little one is developing nicely. He took a 1 1/2 month break (I hid his glove and bat) and is now firing it back up. It is very weird...it takes him many swings to get back in the groove. We started hitting and throwing 2 weeks ago.

We started position work last week. Catchers practiced receiving drills, IFs took GBs, OFs worked on drop steps, etc. Most of our kids looked like they hadn't stopped playing all winter. Our first workout was incredible.

We start with the basics. A lot of bucket drills and footwork stuff. Fortunately, our munchkins have retained all that we have taught them.

Sounds like the coaching staff is doing a good job.

My son is the same way as yours... It took a little time to clean off the cobwebs. He took two months off from throwing and three from hitting. He's in basketball so we do what we can in our basement.

Good luck on the upcoming season.

Jason

You too, Jason.

Keep in touch.

Bob,

I believe that most baseball product marketing departments will tell you that they target the "moms and dads" of 12 year olds. This new pre-high school forum probably best represents the future growth and potential of HSWEB.

Having said that, it may make sense to tap into a "few" pre minds as moderators... even the sometimes controversial (not agreeing with TR)...me.

R.

My vote doesn't count, but I like reading Flip and Callaway's writings. I would hope to find a moderator not a censor. Of course we all know that Redbird is more than qualifiedas a moderator.

"I love the HSBBW"

Thanks for the vote of confidence Bighit15.

I'm not trying to censor people; just even things up. The vets around here seem to say whatever they want in whatever tone they want, but expect others to behave better. That's my only hangup and I want no part of joining in on such antics. The truth evidently hurts, as the fact that I caught ItsInTheGame violating - by his own words - the very things he accuses BlueDog and others of in the Coaches forum evidently shows. IMO, guys like BlueDog are the real censorship victims around here. You folks are unbelievable in your lack of objectivity on this issue! It's not censorship; it's about "fairness". Get real!

Bob, please withdraw my name from any consideration of moderating, as it sure seems to me that the only requirement/desire of a "moderator" around here is that you are a long-established coach, eager to attack anyone that doesn't have the same credentials to back up their ideas.

I did not vote against you. I voted for Callaway even though he is not a fan of TRHit. I was merely stating my opinion. Sorry if you took offense. I did not think that I directed any of my statements to you personally. If you felt that it was directed at you, you are mistaken.

(added in edit) I personally have no problem with you as a moderator. Not approving of the way moderators post on this site does not preclude you from being one, in my mind.

"I love the HSBBW"

Sandman:

Bob was looking for volunteers, not votes. If you'd like to do it, remain a volunteer. It's not a big deal either way. I look forward to your ongoing input.

Boys and girls,

The life of a HSBBWEB moderator is not glamorous. I think I have used my moderating powers less than 20 times in over 2 years. You need to understand that it really is not a big deal.

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I'm sorry you feel that way Sandman. I understand, and I'm sure you do too, that moderators are posters and have opinions about matters too. Sometimes we have a hard time distinguishing between personal involvement (emotion) and good judgment. I have tried to be as fair as I can be in being a moderator. I even deleted one of my own post because after I read it I thought it was biased and in bad taste. We have to understand that these boards, and the information contained in the posts, are highly charged and very emotional. That in itself is not bad but does open up opportunities for one's feelings to be hurt. We're constantly talking about our players and where they stack up against other players; sometimes by simply elevating one person we unknowingly downgrade another. The same goes for coaching philosophies and ideas in general. Moderators have to make the call and for the most part I think they do a good job. With your knowledge and involvement I think you would make a great moderator. I'm impressed with the pre-high school forum and think it allows for important discussions that are the springboard for a great high school and college/pro career. It will always be needed.
My son started high school six years ago without the help of the HSBBW. It was tough having what I thought was a talented player and not knowing what to do. Luckily I found the HSBBW his freshman year of high school. I had never been to a public forum where opinions are as numerous as grains of sand on a beach. I soon learned it could be frustrating to be involved in a public forum. A soapbox where anyone with two fingers can become an overnight genius. Let’s appreciate what we have and make it the best we can. Like most things in life, we have to be able to separate the wheat from the chaff. So when we’re up to our waist in alligators, let’s try to remember we still have a swamp to drain.
JMO,
Fungo

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

Bob,
Perhaps since some of posters with older kids do spend some time in this forum, i.e. fungo they might make the best moderators. They don't have the same emotional attachments. Personally, I think I get a little too involved in the debates with BlueDog and that ilk to be a moderator.

Sandmans computer savy is sorely needed for the site to progress and use the information technology available today. He is a limitless source of I.T. expertise rarely found in conjunction with baseball interest, a son in youth ball for years to come, and a tireless worker. He like all of us is searching for the right answers to the questions that need asking about baseball. With 2 millionnew baseball players entering the game every few years ther is plaenty of work for all of us.

Put the petty feelings aside and promote the game and feel free to say what you want.

Actually, without TR, the Pre forum wouldn't even exist! I love you man!!

Bob,

Would love to help if you would like me to. I am a web programmer in my less-enjoyable profession.

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