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Should the Blazers puruse Carmelo Anthony?

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Natebishop3 said:
It's a discussion forum. Arguments are inevitable. People disagree. Egos come into play. Grudges.... bad feelings.... but also I think it's because this community is small, there are only so many people participating, and there isn't enough other people to square off with. It's like a large family that sees each other often and people hold onto arguments. One cousin fighting with another cousin because he stole his girl 10 years ago.

But I think the decline in users is from the slow decay of this medium. Young people don't use forums anymore. They use facebook and snapchat and Reddit. I find that most of the people who post on Reddit are younger. Most of the people on this forum are older. It would be interesting to do a poll to get an idea of age demographics.

I also think there's a distinction between people that view this forum and people that participate. During the season we could have 100+ people viewing a thread, but how many actually post? 10? 20? Why do you think that is?
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Message boards/forums will be the AOL chat rooms of the early 2000's-2020's. Tho they lasted a lot longer than those cesspools did.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I also think there's a distinction between people that view this forum and people that participate. During the season we could have 100+ people viewing a thread, but how many actually post? 10? 20? Why do you think that is?
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20 forum members and 80 guys from clutchfans secretely wishing this was their team
 
Natebishop3 said:
It's a discussion forum. Arguments are inevitable. People disagree. Egos come into play. Grudges.... bad feelings.... but also I think it's because this community is small, there are only so many people participating, and there isn't enough other people to square off with. It's like a large family that sees each other often and people hold onto arguments. One cousin fighting with another cousin because he stole his girl 10 years ago.

But I think the decline in users is from the slow decay of this medium. Young people don't use forums anymore. They use facebook and snapchat and Reddit. I find that most of the people who post on Reddit are younger. Most of the people on this forum are older. It would be interesting to do a poll to get an idea of age demographics.

I also think there's a distinction between people that view this forum and people that participate. During the season we could have 100+ people viewing a thread, but how many actually post? 10? 20? Why do you think that is?
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Idk man, there's a decent number of people in their twenties on here that has joined in the last few years. Do you really want teenagers posting on this place anyway?
 
julius said:
Message boards/forums will be the AOL chat rooms of the early 2000's-2020's. Tho they lasted a lot longer than those cesspools did.
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But you can't really have decent discussion on facebook or twitter. I find this medium way more appealing. FB/Twitter to get the news (and quickly react with like a comment) and forum to discuss the news
 
SIeepwalker said:
But you can't really have decent discussion on facebook or twitter. I find this medium way more appealing. FB/Twitter to get the news (and quickly react with like a comment) and forum to discuss the news
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Reddit is pretty bad with group think too due to that upvote/downvote system that hides the downvoted posts that commits wrongthink.
 
HomerLovesKoolAid said:
Please kill this POS thread.
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Can we just go back to talking about melo? I am of the opinion that the longer this process draws out the more likely the Blazers are to convince him to come to Portland. Just gotta wear him down and eventually he will accept that Portland is a better situation than the NYK and he will waive his NTC.
 
SIeepwalker said:
But you can't really have decent discussion on facebook or twitter. I find this medium way more appealing. FB/Twitter to get the news (and quickly react with like a comment) and forum to discuss the news
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I'm not sure that decent discussions are what most people want these days. They want to make, and read, quick-hitting observations, not write or read long analytical posts.
 
HomerLovesKoolAid said:
Please kill this POS thread.
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HELL NO! Let's see what Mo thinks!

Grabs defibrillator again

Moe Harkless talks about having his name included in Carmelo Anthony trade rumors

Born, bred and college-educated in Queens, Moe Harkless has firm roots in Knicks territory, an upward-trending NBA career and is now part of the never-ending Carmelo Anthony trade cycle.

Still, as the Trail Blazers forward explained to the Daily News on Saturday, he doesn’t concern himself with the persistent rumors that he’s included in trade proposals to the Knicks. There’s no benefit.

“It doesn’t do anything for me to get involved with that,” he said. “If it happens, it happens.”

Instead, Harkless is spending this weekend back home directing his inaugural “Skills Academy” camp at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, a program the St. John’s product is co-hosting with management agency Gotham Hoops. On the final day of camp Sunday, Harkless will give away school supplies to the 64 student-athletes in attendance — many of whom serve as a reminder to the 24-year-old about his own upbringing in South Jamaica.

“I wanted to make sure I had the camp here,” Harkless said. “I was just like the kids in the camp.”

For now, Harkless’ NBA team couldn’t be further away than Portland, a solid six-hour plane ride from LGA to PDX where he’s found stability in his career. From a trade dump in Orlando to starting on a playoff team with the Blazers, Harkless averaged over 10 points last season on 50 percent shooting while demonstrating improved 3-point range.

This was after he fell out of the rotation on a terrible team in Orlando.

“In Orlando we were kind of rebuilding. Coach (Jacque Vaughn) got fired and everything like that,” Harkless said. “In Portland, the system was already in place and the organization is run really well. So I’m in a comfortable situation for me.”

The improvement is also why he’s been part of trade proposals involving Carmelo Anthony, according to sources, both in straight swap talks and three-team negotiations where Anthony would end up in Houston. In both instances, Harkless goes to New York.

Just entering his prime on a friendly contract (three years and about $31 million remaining), Harkless is an enticing option who also plays Anthony’s position. However, any path to a deal is ripe with hurdles — starting with Anthony’s resistance to waiving his no-trade clause for Portland, and the Trail Blazers’ reluctance to be involved as a third team to send Anthony to Houston.

The Blazers backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum have been actively and publicly recruiting Anthony, which could be awkward if it means they’re pining for Harkless’ replacement. But apparently there are no hard feelings — Harkless said he planned on working out with McCollum this weekend in NYC.

McCollum, coincidentally, was spotted training with Carmelo last week in Manhattan.

Despite his rough time in Orlando, Harkless said he developed a strong relationship with the Magic’s former assistant GM Scott Perry — who was recently introduced as the Knicks GM.

After three seasons in Orlando, the Magic dealt Harkless for a protected second-round pick.

“(Perry and I) had a really good relationship. We still have a good relationship. We actually spoke not too long ago. We talk all the time,” Harkless said. “He’s a real down-to-Earth guy, a real dude. He doesn’t really sugar coat stuff. So I think that’s why players take a liking to him.”
 
santeesioux said:
Idk man, there's a decent number of people in their twenties on here that has joined in the last few years. Do you really want teenagers posting on this place anyway?
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If you don't have new blood coming in, those teenagers will never develop into older posters. We will just slowly die off...... like the Elks and Masons and shit.
 
chzbrgr said:
Can we just go back to talking about melo? I am of the opinion that the longer this process draws out the more likely the Blazers are to convince him to come to Portland. Just gotta wear him down and eventually he will accept that Portland is a better situation than the NYK and he will waive his NTC.
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How are we supposed to kill the time get you'd thread to 10,000 posts in the mean time?
 
Natebishop3 said:
If you don't have new blood coming in, those teenagers will never develop into older posters. We will just slowly die off...... like the Elks and Masons and shit.
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I'll be your young prodigy. I am the future. Invest in me and shit.
 
dviss1 said:
HELL NO! Let's see what Mo thinks!

Grabs defibrillator again

Moe Harkless talks about having his name included in Carmelo Anthony trade rumors

Born, bred and college-educated in Queens, Moe Harkless has firm roots in Knicks territory, an upward-trending NBA career and is now part of the never-ending Carmelo Anthony trade cycle.

Still, as the Trail Blazers forward explained to the Daily News on Saturday, he doesn’t concern himself with the persistent rumors that he’s included in trade proposals to the Knicks. There’s no benefit.

“It doesn’t do anything for me to get involved with that,” he said. “If it happens, it happens.”

Instead, Harkless is spending this weekend back home directing his inaugural “Skills Academy” camp at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, a program the St. John’s product is co-hosting with management agency Gotham Hoops. On the final day of camp Sunday, Harkless will give away school supplies to the 64 student-athletes in attendance — many of whom serve as a reminder to the 24-year-old about his own upbringing in South Jamaica.

“I wanted to make sure I had the camp here,” Harkless said. “I was just like the kids in the camp.”

For now, Harkless’ NBA team couldn’t be further away than Portland, a solid six-hour plane ride from LGA to PDX where he’s found stability in his career. From a trade dump in Orlando to starting on a playoff team with the Blazers, Harkless averaged over 10 points last season on 50 percent shooting while demonstrating improved 3-point range.

This was after he fell out of the rotation on a terrible team in Orlando.

“In Orlando we were kind of rebuilding. Coach (Jacque Vaughn) got fired and everything like that,” Harkless said. “In Portland, the system was already in place and the organization is run really well. So I’m in a comfortable situation for me.”

The improvement is also why he’s been part of trade proposals involving Carmelo Anthony, according to sources, both in straight swap talks and three-team negotiations where Anthony would end up in Houston. In both instances, Harkless goes to New York.

Just entering his prime on a friendly contract (three years and about $31 million remaining), Harkless is an enticing option who also plays Anthony’s position. However, any path to a deal is ripe with hurdles — starting with Anthony’s resistance to waiving his no-trade clause for Portland, and the Trail Blazers’ reluctance to be involved as a third team to send Anthony to Houston.

The Blazers backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum have been actively and publicly recruiting Anthony, which could be awkward if it means they’re pining for Harkless’ replacement. But apparently there are no hard feelings — Harkless said he planned on working out with McCollum this weekend in NYC.

McCollum, coincidentally, was spotted training with Carmelo last week in Manhattan.

Despite his rough time in Orlando, Harkless said he developed a strong relationship with the Magic’s former assistant GM Scott Perry — who was recently introduced as the Knicks GM.

After three seasons in Orlando, the Magic dealt Harkless for a protected second-round pick.

“(Perry and I) had a really good relationship. We still have a good relationship. We actually spoke not too long ago. We talk all the time,” Harkless said. “He’s a real down-to-Earth guy, a real dude. He doesn’t really sugar coat stuff. So I think that’s why players take a liking to him.”
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I hope Harkless does get traded!
 
Oh also on a side fun note I saw Mase on Broadway by the Rose Garden and I hollered at him that he's the man from the car. Loved seeing him back in the city.
 
chzbrgr said:
Oh also on a side fun note I saw Mase on Broadway by the Rose Garden and I hollered at him that he's the man from the car. Loved seeing him back in the city.
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It would be funny if Chz was just yelling at a random tall white guy.
 
chzbrgr said:
This is even more vague than the last one. Canzano what the actual fuck man, isnt he supposed to be some kind of writer?
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I think it might mean that Zach isn't afraid of contact and getting physical, ie Driveway Player whereas I think Meyers would be called a HORSE player=no contact/no touching.

Shockingly, I think Canzano is giving Collins a compliment but doesn't want to make it obvious.
 
“(Perry and I) had a really good relationship. We still have a good relationship. We actually spoke not too long ago. We talk all the time,” Harkless said. “He’s a real down-to-Earth guy, a real dude. He doesn’t really sugar coat stuff. So I think that’s why players take a liking to him.”

How is that not tampering? Another team's GM talking to our player? These lines are really blurry.
 
HCP said:
This guy is a pathetic loser... he tries to mock people for their obsession with the Blazers, yet he brags about his minimum wage video job with the team... why even post here... get a life bro

Wow! I joke around and post some pic of melo I found on Google and everybody freaks out. I don't remember bragging about my job in here. This kid says I'm a "pathetic loser" and" I need to get a life".
Wow! As far as mocking people for being a Blazer fan, guess who has a tattoo of the pinwheel? Do you? Maybe I'm more obsessed than you.
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Some people are wayyyy too passive aggressive.

Im sorry but you kinda sound like a guy who just stole a car that has lojack. It shuts down on you and locks you in and you put your hands in the air and say... "I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!!!!!!"

Taking ownership goes along ways to gaining most peoples respect, IMO.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
I thought this was funny. I'm not sure why some of you are upset over it?

A picture of Melo in an airport. Oh no!


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I think it comes down to the passive aggressive double standard the poster often seems to portray.

I think some people get tired of others needing a schtick, no matter what it is.. it grows tiring...
 
Natebishop3 said:
It would be funny if Chz was just yelling at a random tall white guy.
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Right? lol but it was him, he spun around all crazy like who tf is yelling at me then he saw me and was like 'Oh, just some dumb fan'

Whenever I see a blazer out and about I try to show a little love if I can.
 
chzbrgr said:
Right? lol but it was him, he spun around all crazy like who tf is yelling at me then he saw me and was like 'Oh, just some dumb fan'

Whenever I see a blazer out and about I try to show a little love if I can.
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I remember when I was like 15 or 16 I saw JR Rider in a Fred Meyer, but I was too scared to say anything because A) it might not have been him and B) JR Rider was scary :lol:
 
Natebishop3 said:
I remember when I was like 15 or 16 I saw JR Rider in a Fred Meyer, but I was too scared to say anything because A) it might not have been him and B) JR Rider was scary :lol:
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I met him. He seemed very large. He was driving a white SS Impala. That MF was CLEAN....
 
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