[nostatic]

OK, a few threads have gotten somewhat out of hand with name calling and some rather rude posts/comments. Can we all just dial it back a bit? For the record, my take on things is that I don't really have an issue when somebody says something is idiotic. I do have an issue when they call someone here an idiot (Bush and Hillary are fair game, as they don't post here). It is akin to when I umpired/refereed. My rule on the field was simple: you can say whatever you want about my call. The minute you say something about me you're gone.

And if you've ever played sports, you've no doubt heard the phrase, "second foul is the one that gets called." Why not be a bigger man and not stoop to their level?

I'm not a kindergarten teacher. I'm not going to read through every bit of tripe people post. I have other things to do (shocking I know) and am not compensated in any way, shape or form for moderating. I'm requesting that you not call people names (or discuss gerbil-related habits). I don't really care if they called you a name first. That defense doesn't work with my 11 year old and it certainly shouldn't work with an adult.

I am free to call myself a poopyhead at any time however.