glunn

This is a good point and you may be correct. However, what do we have to lose by giving this a try? It may turn out that the people who want a serious game thread will be happy with what they get and those who want to sit in the bleachers and have fun continue to get what they want. On the other hand, if this does not work out, then we can go back to the status quo or try something else.

I believe that this would be worth a try, but wonder how many people would participate in the serious game thread. We have nothing to lose by trying. If you want to start a thread called "serious game thread", then we will make it a sticky thread and see how it goes.

You make some very insightful points. Once the Twins become more competitive, I would like to revisit this.

I totally agree about RB deserving his own show.

It would probably help.

Everyone is welcome in all threads, especially game threads, and constructive suggestions for improvement are always considered.

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I thought that Skeletor worked for the Yankees.

Great article -- the Red Wings could be very good next year and you make some interesting points.

At this time, the purpose of the game thread is for fans who seek camaraderie to watch the game together and chat as if they were all sitting together in left field. If you think that this can be improved, we are always open to suggestions.

Thanks for this response. The policy allows people to be as negative as they want, so long as they are respectful of other posters. Some people have mastered the ability to do this, and others need to work a little harder at it. We are going to be providing some useful examples in the new policy thread that we started tonight.

And you have also identified a better place for someone to go if he/she is more interested in drama and flame wars than in friendly, intelligent discussion.

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Bad night for the Twins, but the game thread made it less unbearable.

They look good just the way they are. Now I am tempted to go to the local cupcake automated teller machine.

How many insurance runs do the A's need tonight?

Twins may need to bring in Perkins just to get home tonight.

Maybe I am punchy, but that is hilarious.

If I were the Twins, I would have the ushers hand out bobbleheads or something to every fan who is sufficiently loyal to still be in the stadium right now.

So when do we get to see the baking that jinxed us, ChiTown?

Time for me to drive home, pick up the dog then go get dinner. Have fun my friends.

Pelfrey is digging a hole so deep that even Olivia might not be able to win this game for us.

I love it when you mix metaphors from two different TV shows.