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Erin Phillips To Leave Lightning!

Stephon, there are not too many people on this forum that I personally know and therefore do not know their connections and what sort of an authority they are on the topic they write. I have always listened to Isaac's comments on various topics because of the connections he has and also related to a previous player would give him first hand information. I can distinguish between sheer nonsense that is sometimes written and more intelligent posts however no matter how intelligent it sounds, doesn't mean its factual.

I also value your comments on this forum because I know you, your connections to basketball and the sensibility that goes into the words you write. If however you were to post that the 36ers have just signed Timmons when nothing has been reported on this, I would have to question your sources.

On another note, I have never posted anything that I have known to be factual as it was not my position to reveal that. If it was information to be shared by the public, it would be revealed by the appropriate sources at the appropriate time.

Has anyone on this forum gone upstairs at the end of a home game to listen to interviews with some of the players? I do every time and I can tell you that the room is full to capacity everytime. If the negativity on this forum regarding the team is a true cross section of the community, why do all these people continue to bother to extend their support by staying longer and listening to the players (& coaches). Sure there is disappointment when they lose a game, but the cheers for these players are just as loud as they have ever been.

What I consider to be cowardly is the fact that so many negative posts are made on this forum by people who continue to go to the games. Why bother if you feel that way? Why not just face the fact that you are a fan of the 36ers and be positive about what you say. I don't mean you have to pretend that they are good when they are not, but no malicious back stabbing either. I have seen a lot of things to be positive about in the games this year. The few wins have been positive but no one bothers to talk about these. There have been a few games where the noise generated by the crowd has been deafening. The atmosphere being electric. Example is the alley oop between Copeland and Farley a few weeks back. If that didn't send tingles down your spine then nothing would.

As for Stephon's comments about factually based posts, who on this forum can tell which posts are factual and which ones are not? All I can see is people's individual opinions of things. The only posts I am confident as being factual are the ones posted by Anonymous (as much as I hate people posting under that name)every Tuesday titled "Tonight on Talking Hoops". Only because the show proves it to be correct. I assume I may know who posts this but then question why they don't put their name to it.

thedoctor, your comments "I dare say more people read posts on here than listen to Coast FM. Not bagging the show, just sheer numbers." Have you stopped to cosinder how many people read and appreciate the recap that Jonno puts together every week after the show? Wouldn't you say that these posters also qualify as listeners as well because of their interest in knowing what was said on the show? Whether they directly listened to the program of just read the recap, they have had the same privilege that real listeners have. So if Dana calls up and makes some comments, they are made available to posters as well not just listeners.

Its the fans that stick by the club even in bad times that will ensure the survival of the club and I have no doubt that the negative postes are also included in this group. So why create a dark cloud over the matter.

now now kiddies,i thought this was meant to be a forum for people to post "their" views on basketball,not become a forum to have one person post and then most others come on here and bitch about each other.3/4's of the posts on this issue have been crap between individuals and nothing about the point of whether erin is signed or not

Dana - You are a Star!!!
As much as I love this site ( its one of a few B/ball forums) I laugh at the negativity that most people post on here. Its great to see we share the same beliefs and love of our team. If only there were more people like yourself.

I wasn't having a go either Jimmy, just curious as to your reasons for blaming Isaac...

I see what you are saying, but you made the exact point mate...
If it is not slanderous, people can say what they want, it is an open forum with open topics...

Back on page, if the Lightning do not do everything in their power to resign her, it is an absolute farce!
Erin IMO is probably why half of the crowd watch the Lightning... No offence Sam or anyone else but Erin is on the cusp of being a WNBA star.

What the hell did Isaac say Jimmy???
He did not even post this comment???????????