You May Notice Something Different About BCB This Morning
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 9:02 AM CST
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Early this morning, the SB Nation tech team rolled out some layout and font changes to BCB and the other SBN sites.
I'd like your feedback on how it looks, and I'll make sure the tech folks have a look at your comments.
Note: they are already aware of the spacing -- or, non-spacing -- issue between paragraphs in comments, and are working on a fix.
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So far I like it.
It feels cleaner and lighter.
One thing I visually am not a fan of is the layout of the last 2 posts (with the photo in the top left and text starting below it). Lots of white space being wasted. Why not align the photo to the top right and have the text start in the top left. Then just have the text wrap around the photo. It keeps the user from having to scroll to start reading.
Dare I give the Cubs my heart again?
by digitalbenjamin on Nov 3, 2009 9:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
also...
what’s the point of having the user click on the photo above if it opens at the same size?
it’d be nice if the photo opened in a shadow box or something. Have it open in the existing window, and then making the user click back in their browser to return to the story isn’t the best user experience.
Ok… the Web Designer will now stop. Thank you.
Dare I give the Cubs my heart again?
by digitalbenjamin on Nov 3, 2009 9:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I usually do wrap arounds.
The issue with the last two posts about that is that there wasn’t enough text in the post for it to wrap completely around the photo. If I do wrap-around without enough text, it looks weird — there would be even more white space.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 9:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gotcha
Dare I give the Cubs my heart again?
by digitalbenjamin on Nov 3, 2009 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no such thing as too much white space
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
says the Alaskan
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like it!
When I was on here earlier I thought “What the ??” I thought someone messed with my computer settings. A different look now and then keeps us on our toes. 2010 will be a different look for the Cubs, good way to start things off.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
by mrcubsfan on Nov 3, 2009 9:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like it
But the “Z” feature doesn’t seem to work unless I post something now.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 9:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
And sometimes not even then
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 9:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I keep getting an error message when I try to post in the John Grabow thread.
Doesn’t seem to be a problem here, though.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Was that a new post or a reply?
I had no trouble making a new comment in the Grabow thread.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a new post - but I just went back and tried again and it worked.
I had the same problem in one of the Fanshots but the problem now appears to have disappeared there as well.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and yeah - my Z key feature is currently not working in this thread.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mine wasn't working in ANY thread until I commented . . . then it was in other threads
Still not this one, thoguh.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 9:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm having no issues using the Z key
and this was my first comment in here.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Nov 3, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not having any trouble with the Z key, either.
Maybe it’s browser-dependent.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 9:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My "Big Z" was working OK too...
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
z-key
works for me (Firefox – Mac)
Dare I give the Cubs my heart again?
by digitalbenjamin on Nov 3, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Still doesn't work for me in this thread - I'm on IE8.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, nevermind - now my Z key is working again.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My Z key is erratic like that, too
Just like . . . well, you know.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Kaplan totally agrees.
In fact, he thinks you should remove your Z key altogether.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Nov 3, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Phil Rogers wants me to send it to Boston
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what kind of clause your Z key holds within the OS to prevent that.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Nov 3, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure, to be honest
But the key seems to have a soft, flabby midsection . . .
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's lou dicrous
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but is it gray?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ey Arrrrrgggggghhhhh
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 1:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Shall we hold a contest...
…to decide which BCB user is pictured in the image above?
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
BLou...
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG - it's like "The Crying Game"!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a HUGE fan, but not repulsed either.
We’ll see what happens when they put an ad in the background.
My “z” key function works fine today. The only issue I have is with the BoA animated ads. They slow the load time.
by chilango2 on Nov 3, 2009 9:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It'll leave some weird holes in page design once in a while...
… and i’m fully aware using it undermines Al’s revenue prospects here, but you may want to look in to this:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865
FWIW, i have it set up to block ads internet wide, and then i turn it off for sites i actually support (like BCB) and then use it to spot block really annoying ads on those sites, like the slow loading BoA ones you speak of. Basically i end up rewarding sites i appreciate that choose to not abuse my eyes and intelligence with stupid marketing.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Nov 3, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks man.
I run that app on the PCs at the office. I haven’t found anything similar for Safari though.
by chilango2 on Nov 3, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The same people make one for Safari...
…. http://download.cnet.com/Safari-AdBlock/3000-2378_4-10793198.html
Not sure how well it works… i stick with Firefox.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Nov 3, 2009 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
XOXO
And seriously… consider turning it off for sites you actually support. I have enough experience on Al’s side of things to know that each and every click and impression can mean a lot when you are trying to find the time and funds to manage a site, let alone one of this size and popularity.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Nov 4, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It will take some getting used to
But I think its okay.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Nov 3, 2009 9:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The BCB logo box in upper left is overlaying this fanpost title
so the first several letters of each line of the title are covered up.
So far “Z” works fine. Of course, it’s the offseason…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Nov 3, 2009 9:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
When you post comments about problems...
…. post what browser/OS you are using, that might help the tech team fix things.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 9:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry about - I'm running Firefox and I'm a Mac
btw, everything looks fine now. Can’t remember for sure, but I think the blue header was missing this morning – that’s why the logo and title were competing for the same space.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Nov 3, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I should have added . . . it appears fixed now
by madcow256 on Nov 3, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I should have added . . . it appears fixed now
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 4, 2009 2:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently that has been fixed.
Not sure about the “Z” button … I don’t normally use it.
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 3, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine this site without my trusty Z button.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Nov 3, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my Z button is faded
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dare I give the Cubs my heart again?
by digitalbenjamin on Nov 4, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zee Z key on mein MacBook ist holding up just fine
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 4, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Y" is it there?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On German Keyboards the Z and Y keys are exchanged
and French Keyboards are completely impossible for anyone but the French
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 4, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
eye zee
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 6:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
French keyboards are hot.
Yeah, I said it.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 5, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The worst part is, you need to hit the shift key to type numbers
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 6, 2009 2:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And I see the "A", Q", and "W" are also in different locations.
What’s that little wheelie button for?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 6, 2009 7:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They add those mainly to confuse you... I think they are the ctrl-keys.
Here are better pictures:
France: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/KB_France.svg
Belgium: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Belgian_pc_keyboard.svg
Wikipedia also writes about AZERTY keyboards
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 6, 2009 8:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're special command keys for playing online Trivial Pursuit
you use them when you’re going for a piece of the pie.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Nov 6, 2009 6:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you saying it's in a decline phase?
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I miss the blue
The Bleed Cubbie Blue brick wall is a bit fuzzy – poor quality scaling?
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 9:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like this so far
The only thing I would do is establish some kind of mark or line between posts on the main page. They seem to bleed together a bit.
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Nov 3, 2009 9:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
There's a STAR next to my name
HATE IT!
Nah, looks good. Just keeps us on our toes
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Nov 3, 2009 9:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not too shabby
The title fonts could be updated a bit (maybe more bold and centered?) – they’re a tad plain for my tastes, but overall, it’s not bad. Though it does look like the “Bleed Cubbie Blue” box in the upper left has been made smaller.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Nov 3, 2009 9:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’m not a big fan of the new look myself.
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
by cubsluver22 on Nov 3, 2009 9:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed this new type of layout at CSC this morning
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 9:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
On Firefox 3.5.4/MacOS 10.6.1
the logo runs over the post title.
Witty .sig goes here.
by scareduck on Nov 3, 2009 9:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm e-mailing you a screen shot.
Witty .sig goes here.
by scareduck on Nov 3, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Got it.
That’s really strange. I’m using the same browser and OS that you are and I don’t have that issue.
Send it on to support@sbnation.com so they can have a look at it.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it's working now
Maybe a temporarily gezorched CSS file.
Witty .sig goes here.
by scareduck on Nov 3, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto for me.
The Fox and Mac.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Nov 3, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Send a screenshot to...
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the way it looks.
But I had a problem posting when I did a preview. Got a “sorry something went wrong” when hitting that post! button in the previewed area. It only would post if I hit the post button in the blue area below where you type. That used to work before.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 3, 2009 9:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is exactly the problem I've been having.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was a little dubious about...
…the two huge gray bars on either side of the BCB content at first. But I just realized that if I just enlarge the text size, it makes the site much, much more readable. So I’ll give the layout changes a thumbs up – I’m all about upgrades.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 9:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
how about this gray bar
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In the mobile version it's not a graybar but has gray letters
iArrrrrgghhhhh
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 11:59 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
It'll steal your dreams and pirate your thoughts!
by chilango2 on Nov 3, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Pirate Graybar
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you participate in the all-Graybar-threads
When we played the Pirates last? Those were fun :D
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Nov 3, 2009 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wide screen is definitely the way to go, btw
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Yeah, I didn’t like that either…but a quick switch to “wide” mode fixed that problem. It looks great in that setting now!
by WiscCubsFan on Nov 3, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Z key not working for me.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Nov 3, 2009 10:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like it...
It’s very clean and clear. Thumb up.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Nov 3, 2009 11:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Smooth...
The one thing I’d say is that this place looks more like a “news site” and less like a “blog.” I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but that’s the first impression I had.
by shawndgoldman on Nov 3, 2009 11:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
also...
I’m almost through a month with an incredible workload… My “Marmol post” will come soon.
by shawndgoldman on Nov 3, 2009 11:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mobile - iPhone - still looks the same, btw.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 11:55 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
As long as the content is still good
The layout is tertiary. Not sure what’s secondary to content, but I don’t think it’s layout :-)
Honestly, I barely noticed the changes. I suppose that’s a good thing: improving subtly without disrupting the regular readers.
One of my regularly read blogs changed their format drastically and I hated it so much that I have stopped reading it daily.
http://www.fivetoolfans.com
by mykalmorgan on Nov 3, 2009 11:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
+1
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 12:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
+10 BCB points for using the word "tertiary."
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well mykalmorgan is in a quandary after all
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Use of SAT-type words
is quintessential to impressing nerds in stuffy business meetings.
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
by PacificCub on Nov 3, 2009 6:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hope that's not me
Eddie’s talking about… ;-)
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do what I can.
http://www.fivetoolfans.com
by mykalmorgan on Nov 3, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW, it looks a heck of a lot cleaner at noon than what it did at 9:30 a.m.
by chilango2 on Nov 3, 2009 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They have been making fixes on the fly...
…. based on comments and bug reports.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a big deal but
I always liked when the Bleed Cubbie Blue icon in the upper left changed with the seasons. Will that not continue?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Nov 3, 2009 12:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Actually, you're right.
I ought to get the fall logo up soon.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta make that eye doctor appt soon...
At first glance, I thought you wrote “I ought to get the fail logo up soon”…. ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Nov 3, 2009 12:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And...
… the AUTUMN logo is up!
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I need to hit refresh.
You’re forgetting the fail logo! (wink wink)
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 3, 2009 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice logo!
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 3, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I just noticed that the trademark is gone
It was only up for a few weeks, but it’s not on the fall logo
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They promised me...
… they’d get the TM up on all the alternate logos. Evidently the tech team has had other things on its mind.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that it matters, and you don't have to answer,
But did SBN trademark all of the sites, or did you trademark BCB?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll answer.
SBN did the trademark.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 5, 2009 7:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That went up in August
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We need one of those, too.
Like the Fail Whale on Twitter.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here you go.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 10 recs
YES, YOU RULE!
I’ve been wanting to create this very image for some time but lacked the requisite photoshop skills.
Here’s +1,000,000 BCB points. Get yourself a snuggie!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2nded and original rec'd
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Feel free to use as needed
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And I'll add it to the BCB Flickr group.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So we're using this every time [fill in the blank] does something stupid on the field?
by chilango2 on Nov 3, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, in gamethreads.
During the off-season, maybe just use any time a bad Cubs-related trade/FA acquisition idea comes up.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boy, would that have been used a lot last offseason . . . .
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
...
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No. Seriously?
Maybe she thought when she moons, it’s not as large as an elephant.
But really, WTF?
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe when she sees the moon in the sky, she thinks that is it's actual size?
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 3, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie....
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or, to keep this kinda on topic...
“When the pitch is so fat, that the ball hits the bat… that’s Zamora”
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you can list him again as one of the Z's
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 3, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily...
it looks like someone photoshopped that…
On the other hand, the video of the French version of WWTBAM, when the contestant AND the audience missed the question about the Earth orbiting the Sun is real, as far as I know…. Sacre blue!
by CubsWin!Oregon on Nov 3, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Highly scientific proof
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So the moon IS bigger. I thought so...
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One good thing about this layout.
No ads running down the sides of the threads. Those could be very distracting.
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 3, 2009 12:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Al, one question.
Does the new layout affect the archives as well?
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 3, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its all right.
Nothing major… nothing to complain about,. lol
by TheHawkRules on Nov 3, 2009 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There’s no way that girl is reading BCB. Perhaps Perez Hilton or TMZ, but not BCB.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Nov 3, 2009 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, how do you know?
That’s why the screen is carefully tilted away from her.
And, because my Photoshop skills suck.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because there's only about 4 women on BCB I can name:
HBCG
Jessica
Cubstoseriesby100
sue
And I’m playing the odds on this one.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Nov 3, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the girl in the photo reads BCB, but doesn't post.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But she takes pictures of herself posting on BCB?
I feel like this is a Tom Petty song.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Nov 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
♬♪ "Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain..." ♪♬
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My wife. But she lurks.
She should post. She’s smarter than I am!
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Mrs. Zeke
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 3, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like what you've done with your hair.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also katie casey, Deromyhero, cowsarecool and Emelie.
Um, not that I’m keeping track.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And hmlee...
… and several others.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And probably some more
who have ambiguous screen names and have never felt the need to declare their genders…
http://www.fivetoolfans.com
by mykalmorgan on Nov 3, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BCB is a safe space for women where they can relax and be themselves...
Or was that iVillage?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Nov 3, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sclathena, Madison Cub Fan
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and Allie
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 3, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but she's already referenced above
(HBCG in a previous incarnation)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
aha
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 3, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The name is slcathena.
Where is she??? I haven’t seen her lately.
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 4, 2009 2:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe she's upset that people keep getting her name wrong!
I think a lot of people scaled their participation way back – it got pretty ugly around here in August.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's possible, though I think she may be going to school again.
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 4, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And September, and...
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Nov 4, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good to know that someone is keeping track of us chicks!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Nov 3, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But in a non-creepy way, I swear!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not creepy, we swear!
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Nov 4, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 4, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya ya, thanks for callin me out on that one, damnit!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Nov 3, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She resembles me somewhat, but I have slightly shorter hair and I'm a little bit older.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 3, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Older than 2500 or so years - wow!!!
;-)
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hubba, Hubba...
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you happen to know Isis?
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 4, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Oh zephyr winds that blow on high, lift me now so I can fly!"
I used to love her show as a kid. Shazam! was pretty good too.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 4, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, I loved that show, too!
I was just looking at some of my childhood Halloween pics with my daughter and I went as Shazam one year.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
depending on how old you were at the time
that is either really cute or really creepy
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 4, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HEY!
ahem
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've got your back.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HEY!
ahem
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You were mentioned above.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 7:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Still got it.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, how do you know?
That’s why the screen is carefully tilted away from her.
And, because my Photoshop skills suck.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Off-topic:
Even when the Phillies win, they are still at each other’s throats. Though I think Cole Hamels brought this one on himself.
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 3, 2009 12:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was a real strange thing for Hamels to say...
… in front of a zillion reporters.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And I imagine his teammates were not happy about it.
Should Philadelphia lose the WS, I would think the Philadelphia talk shows would have a field day with Hamels’ comments.
I am German by ancestry. On November 9, I will be joining my fellow Germans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Die Mauerfall. I have been to Berlin, seen what remains of the Wall, and seen the line where the Wall once divided the city.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 3, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
According to the Sporting News, it was taken out of context
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how...
… “I can’t wait for it to end” could be taken out of context.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you read the article?
Sounds like he just made a stupid comment. I thought it was really bad until I read the story.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I read the article.
It sounded like he was trying to make excuses for saying how he felt.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then how did other reporters hear him continue the same discussion?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't get the impression those two were part of the same discussion.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm.
That’s not the way that I read it.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Read it again.
He made the “can’t wait for it to end” comments after his start on Saturday. The article says he “clarified” them after game 5 — last night.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's ambiguous
It reads as if the clarifying statement was last night, but that the 30 minute conversation could have been earlier – especially when it says that he “also” looked forward to the possibility of a Game 7 start.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at it again...
… it’s really very poorly written, which is why the confusion.
I’ve seen this story at other sites and it was very clear that Hamels made the original comments on Saturday, and was asked to clarify last night, which he did.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok; I hadn't seen that elsewhere
And yes, it’s poorly written.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a better written version
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn firewall
I’ll read it later
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Firewall for mlb.com?
That’s some strict firewall.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just an odd one
I can get to BCB, Yahoo! (but not email), ESPN, but not MLB, CNNSI . . .
And yes, that one was written better.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Milton Bradley for Cole Hamels
Do it, Jim!
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll join the chorus...
about my “z” key not woring (Using IE8.0.6). I’m sure they’re working on it though. :)
While it isn’t a page design I would’ve chosen, it’s not terrible either. My only criticism would be that at least in the few posts I’ve seen so far on the main page, it feels to me like it lacks a bit of design cohesion. Reminds me of a content board that you use when you’re laying out design ideas, before you’ve finalized). Subtle color shades as background can sometimes help with that. I also think the line breaks are a bit oversized, adding to the “floating” feeling of the text.
That said, this is my design background making me nitpick. I’m happy with whatever so long as the page loads and doesn’t make my eyes bleed (well, anything other than Cubbie Blue) :-p
by CubsWin!Oregon on Nov 3, 2009 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fyi...
like others, my “z” started working once I posted here. Will see if it works on other pages now.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Nov 3, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my z keyz on variouz computerz have not been cauzing any problemz here
If anything, they are happy but zomewhat over active little keyz
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A Z I liked:
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see an X, not a Z
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see a ?
“I see dead links…”
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am not suwe I undewstand what is going on hewe.
My bwain is tawting to feew funny and evewything is tuwning gwey awound me.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cripes. How about this Z?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now THAT'S the Big Z we know and love!
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A non alcoholic beverage approves
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Figured it was either him or:
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
or maybe
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or..
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Frank Zappa = Z however Borat ≠ Z or am I missing something
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zasha Cohen?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
???
Sasha Cohen or Sacha Baron Cohen.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Um . . . .you realize I was kidding, right?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I went to another SBN
site first and thought wth? Then I came here and found out it isn’t my computer. My z feature didn’t work in here at first but now it does. :D
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Nov 3, 2009 1:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hi Zue
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 3, 2009 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zuzu?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 3, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Zeth ;-)
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Nov 3, 2009 2:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can legitimately claim the Z, thank you very much.
I’ve been “Zeke” since I was a wee tot- many, many, many, many years ago…
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Nov 3, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
♪♫ I LIKE BIG... ♪♫
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 3, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Nov 3, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
repeat after me:
there’s no such thing as too much white space
there’s no such thing as too much white space
there’s no such thing as too much white space…
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where Emelie lives.
Plenty of white space there:
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 7:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
where she now has plenty of time to listen to her favorite album
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Nov 4, 2009 8:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
While watching interesting TV shows
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 4, 2009 8:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and painting a poloar bear in a snowstorm
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey! That polar bear is eating vanilla ice cream.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 9:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a white space.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 9:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet they make guests take their shoes off....
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 9:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What if they're wearing these?
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"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 9:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, ok
But they need these, too:
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 9:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Em, is that you?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Nov 4, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this is her.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 9:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
River approves
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 4, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and here are the cows it came from
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Nov 4, 2009 9:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Paul McCartney will not let you post this image.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Nov 4, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks okay to me....
…now how do we get those snarky comments from the editors of SBN off of the left hand column of the home page? :)
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Nov 3, 2009 3:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
here's a Z test
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Nov 3, 2009 5:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Al, this new SBN incarnation isn't any good...
It doesn’t have a “DeRo back to the Cubs” font. Could you ask them to fix that?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Nov 3, 2009 5:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I pity the fool that suggest DeRo's return
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 5:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bring all your soldiers
I have Arnold on god mode
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 5:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Muchas gracias, amigo.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Nov 3, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Would you prefer that I pine for Fontenot's return?
Or would Neifi be better?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Nov 3, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I find your lack of faith in Fontenot disturbing
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny,
I found Fontenot’s performance this year to be very disturbing…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Nov 3, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So disturbing
that it caused a black-hole in the force.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Nov 3, 2009 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Todays impressive Mesa Box
Well alas Mesa lost 2-1 but Castro was 2-4 with a HR and a triple and Vitters was 3-4 ( singles) but what REALLY stands out in the box is Russell. He pitched one scoreless inning striking out two and throwing only SEVEN pitches all strikes.. I am pretty sure the only way who could do that is strike out two guys on 3 pitches and get the third out on one pitch. Parker also had a scoreless inning and only threw 8 pitches. Ok just an AFL game but I like it.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Nov 3, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's good news
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 3, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok game for castro
nothing special though…
"hey
by jesus christos on Nov 3, 2009 6:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope that was a bit sarcastic
I home run and a triple is impressive even for Castro.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Nov 3, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well you would think with the redesign & FONT changes
Al would have asked for our special “sarcasm” font so that you could just hit the right key and presto your post is properly displayed in the proper font.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Nov 3, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here.
Feel free to use this any time you need it:
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 7:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There is also this
sarcasm . . . argh
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 4, 2009 9:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The bank of america ads are killing me today
So far I’ve seen Cardinal, Yankees, and Dodgers checks and coffee mugs.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Nov 3, 2009 6:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You missed the Red Sox checks.
I’ve sent that in and asked that other teams’ stuff be sold to their fans, not us.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 3, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How did I never know of this "Z" feature before?
I’ve been wasting more time than necessary!
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
by PacificCub on Nov 3, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Minor complaint
In my “bookmarks” list, I used to have a cool BCB logo. Now on all my SBNation sites I have a red star on a black background. Makes my wife think I’m communist.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Nov 3, 2009 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Red star, black background
Sounds more like “Autonom-Hooligan-Anarchism” than classical Marxist or Maoist communism.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 4, 2009 1:14 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Send that to...
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Nov 4, 2009 7:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
I like it. Clean, easy on the eyes. Lots of white space (my bugaboo). GREAT design change.
Cubs Supreme in Baseball World.
by Emelie on Nov 3, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Site looks good
Even if the headline font is a little too huge.
With that said, I’m gonna run off and play blackjack with found money.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Nov 3, 2009 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like it a lot
It seems a little clearer because of the brighter background.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by propheteer on Nov 3, 2009 11:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else in VWR for Convention tickets ?
Actually I got through but doubt I am coming. My friends wanted them though.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Nov 4, 2009 10:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It feels like the page is half-way downloaded onto my screen. But it’s nice.
Jack Brickhouse: "Hey! Hey!"
Harry Caray: "Holy Cow!"
Vince Lloyd: "The Chicago Cubs are on the Air!"
Len Casper: "Oh Baby!"
Bob Brenly: "Give it to a Kid!"
Ron Santo: "YES!", "All Right!, let's do it!", "Oh No!", "Oh jeez come on!" AND...
"This Is The Year!"
by #1 iowan cubs fan on Nov 4, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i hate it. but… i’m picky. too much white space. needs more definition. the 3 column look has never realy been my favorite but without any kind of border between them it drives my eye a little nuts.
not that i’m here much in the offseason anyway.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Nov 5, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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