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[quote author=JPRI link=topic=17302.msg199150#msg199150 date=1504610241]
I think JohnnyO's content is fine; I agree that it is a net positive to the board. While I realize it is just a schtick, I do wish he would tone down his in your face posting style (of which the all caps is emblematic) to make it a little more compatible with the style of the Cardboard (where people are, for the most part, civil and polite to each other, a feature I appreciate).
If and when he comes back, we'll see if he does.

Wow, I got down-voted for saying I hoped JohnnyO wouldn't change his style. I appreciate this forum a ton. JPRI's comment about his thing being just schtick is how it comes across to me too, and I can't help but appreciate a guy who played on a Stanford team in the '70s. I have that right, don't i? I found it amusing that for him a point of emphasis is made in lower case  :D.
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Before this became a public issue, I was considering a PM to JohnnyO53 about his use of all caps.  It would have gone something like this:

"I appreciate the commentary which you bring to the CardBoard, though I don't always agree.  Your posts would be easier for me to read if you used standard capitalization instead of all caps.  However, that's a personal choice which you are free to make.  Welcome, and Geaux Cardinal."

A suspension for his recent ad hominem attack seems appropriate, and I hope he comes back after serving it.  In my opinion, he has relevant experience to share with other lovers of Stanford sports. 

And thank you to all who promote civil discourse here.

Geaux Cardinal!

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[quote author=JPRI link=topic=17302.msg199150#msg199150 date=1504610241]
I think JohnnyO's content is fine; I agree that it is a net positive to the board. While I realize it is just a schtick, I do wish he would tone down his in your face posting style (of which the all caps is emblematic) to make it a little more compatible with the style of the Cardboard (where people are, for the most part, civil and polite to each other, a feature I appreciate).
If and when he comes back, we'll see if he does.

Wow, I got down-voted for saying I hoped JohnnyO wouldn't change his style. I appreciate this forum a ton. JPRI's comment about his thing being just schtick is how it comes across to me too, and I can't help but appreciate a guy who played on a Stanford team in the '70s. I have that right, don't i? I found it amusing that for him a point of emphasis is made in lower case  :D.
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Before this became a public issue, I was considering a PM to JohnnyO53 about his use of all caps.  It would have gone something like this:

"I appreciate the commentary which you bring to the CardBoard, though I don't always agree.  Your posts would be easier for me to read if you used standard capitalization instead of all caps.  However, that's a personal choice which you are free to make.  Welcome, and Geaux Cardinal."

A suspension for his recent ad hominem attack seems appropriate, and I hope he comes back after serving it.  In my opinion, he has relevant experience to share with other lovers of Stanford sports. 

And thank you to all who promote civil discourse here.

Geaux Cardinal!