I know this doesn't belong here, and perhaps the mods will see fit to move it, but I wanted to simply offer up a thank you to Celtkin and Muck for this site. For those of you who don't know me, I started fooling around with Dolphins messageboards on September 11th of 2002. I flirted and lurked before that, but eventually made love to this site when it was simply known as www.drunkenpuppies.com. I have had the privelage of watching this site grow and build around quality members, creative minds and a fun attitude throughout. Celtkin and Muck have provided me (and everyone else) a terrific outlet in which to talk about all things Dolphins and beyond. The "and beyond," in my opinion, is what really sets this place apart. I owe Mal and George so many beers when I finally meet them in person for everything they have given to me. I have met some of my cloesest friends on this site. I spent yesterday's devastating World Cup loss texting unluckyluciano back and forth and cracking up every single time. That doesn't happen without this place. I played beer pong with SICK and listened to his son call me "Daddy," over and over again last November in North Carolina. That doesn't happen without this place. I havespent the night at In_Flame's place listening to an infinite amount of death metal bands talk about killing their mother's (or at least that is what I THINK they were talking about. ) Big E is one of my closest friends in the world now. FINintheMOON, Finsgirlie, ANLGP, Finsane... ...and how can I forget my online twin in HardkoreXXX? None of this happens without the vessel that Celtkin/Muck created. When the split happened from finheaven years ago, it was a chaotic time, but my mind was made up the second I found out where these two were headed. Never a doubt in my mind. I knew they would succeed and I knew I would benefit personally from whatever they were about to create. Now, it would be a lie to label me as a stable person. It would also be folly to call me someone who plays by the rules. But I know enough to know that this place rocks, and that I don't really see myself leaving this site anytime soon. Not as long as the people who run and operate this place continue to do so and allow me to be the oddball, irreverent idjit that they know me as. So from me to you two (and the entire staff), I say thank you for this. It truly is a cut above most fansites out there and I can't wait to see it grow even bigger and "fansitier." Go Dolphins Go thephins.com Go Muck & Celtkin
Holy christ man if this was an alcoholics anonymous meeting you just took steps 1-4 at the same time. Good to call you friend. I'm still going to call you about bull**** at some point. Probably music. Have you listened to the new Pearl Jam, Backspacer? It's actually quality material IMO. Circa Survive? Their lead singer sounds like Mars Volta "I just got kicked in the balls" quality, but the music is solid. GRITS - ooh, ahh. it's just a song, but yeah. Immortal Technique (you can thank Alen1 for this guy). Poverty of Philosophy, Dance with the devil.. just songs, but check'em out. I may have recommended Dance w/the devil..
I have actually been on an Immortal Technique kick for a little while thanks to Lucky who thre Dance w t Devil my way about 8 months ago. And I would never be in AA. Rehab is for quitters. And I am no quitter!
I thought this was the part of the forum where we talked phins. First FFIC and now you? There are correct places to place threads and they arent in this section. Obviously both were placed here for more views and replies but if you love and appreciate this forum then wouldnt you want to show some respect, set a good example and post your threads in their respective places? And yes, i am cranky.
Well, as a former mod FFIC can pretty much get away with .. ok he couldn't get away with murder around here, but he gets a little more leniency. And sam.. well, they put up with a lot of bull**** from sam no offense dude. You on the other hand... 111 posts? Hmmmmmmmmmm (i'm just joking you'll find I do that a lot).
As I said in my original post, there is certainly a better overall fit for this type of thread. My point is, as you pointed out, to get more views and hopefully have others join in on giving a quick shout out to the founders of this place. I will beg for your forgiveness and throw myself at the mercy of the powers that be here as well. Besides...its June 28th. Outside of Sid throwing a tantrum for not being able to blindside Marshall, we don't have a TON of Dolphin related news ocming through. Unless you know something we don't.
My point was it is a little ironic about how the OP was posting about how he loves this forum, blah blah blah. And he cant follow simple rules of the forum. Thats it.
Hear hear, Sam. Everyone holding a beverage, hoist your glass and toast this site and its founders, for providing us the venue and for holding it together through its trials.
It is a risk I am willing to take. But, I am fine bouncing this over to our beloved fins. Anything in particular you wish to discuss?
I understood why you posted what you did. As you stick around longer you'll see this place is more than just Dolphins football. Much more. In his thread sam even acknowledged that the posting was in the wrong spot, and that the mods would probably see fit to move it. I don't think it has to do with "not willing to follow the rules" more as that's just what he does. Yeah, the forums are meant to be organized and content kept where it is, but sometimes people get lazy especially with online forums. I LOVE the orange jerseys. We will be seeing them this year I believe. I also know we're undefeated in them, and while I recognize the absurdity that wearing a certain colored uniform can help improve playing performance.. we're undefeated in them! Every game against the Bills, Jets, and Pats at home. NOW.
good call sam. we take for granted how much this site has done for us and will continue to do. i love all you crazy aholes. and wouldnt trade you for anyone!
Or you could just choose to not read the OP and not post in the thread if you feel it's not appropriate. The majority of us who have been here a long time don't have a problem with Samphin's post.
Well I'll give you that! Have to second the notion of THANK YOU to Muck and Celtkin, along with many other admins and mods who make this the ONLY Dolfan home I have or ever would need. You guys, and this site, ROCK! (And wouldn't you think a guy who has "PhinsRock" as their site name, would like heavy rock? Well I don't, more of an easy listening and modern Christian music guy, and yes I know I'm an old fogey!)
Well done Sam I stopped posting all together after I stopped posting on FH. I was done with fansites, then when my buddy(Pariah) came back to RI over X-Mas into NYE....he was telling me about this site....I was skeptical at first, but decided to give it a try..... I'm addicted, as you can tell on how many times I have posted in 6 months, and thats because of the efforts put in by Celtkin, and Muck. Everything about this site is superior to any other fansite Miami related. The look is stronger, the feel of it is stronger, the people on here are of the highest quality Dolphins' people. I have learned alot, argued alot, agreed alot, and laughed alot, again all due to the hardwork put in by those guys, and other as well....FFIC greeted me like 10 minutes after I signed up, with nice words.... In the end guys, drive on, let the past be that, and understand the future is bright, not only here on this website, but with the Miami Dolphins as well....which after all is the real reason why any of us are here to begin with.... Miami Dolphins. God. Country......................not really in that order but you know what I am saying....
I can't thank your post on my cell phone Sam, but I would if I could. This site is a model for how a message board should be run, and that's a reflection of Muck, Celt and the other Mods. Sent from my HERO200 using Tapatalk
So sam.....is this about getting that rep up to an even 500? Just kidding. Great post, great thoughts. And yeah this is a great site.
Oh my god, I just typed a long *** reply and accidentally hit cancel. Well, to sum up my thought, I wanted to personally thank George and Mal. Without them Id probably be getting all of my Phins info and opinions from biased beat writers and ridiculous ESPN blowhards. I can't thank you guys enough! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That whole speech... and you couldn't mention me once?? What about that night... in the hot tub. Did that mean nothing to you!? I hate you Sam. i.hate.you.
I probably should have been banned from here a couple of times. Thanks muck and celt for putting up with my ****..........
I'll make love to both of you. Like you both want me to. And I'll hold both of you tight, baby all through the night..........
There is nothing wrong with what Sam has done in my view. And, yeah if ( and I have posted a Thank You thread ) I would post it here so that more could see it and add to it if they saw fit. What's wrong with that? There are rules, and then there are instances where the spirit of the rule is broken, but in reality the reason for the infraction may be of greater good than upholding the rule in the first place. That may seem to be a matter of preference or what some may see as "how come he can, and I can't" but it isn't. There is discretion involved here and in my view, it has been handled correctly. Your point may be valid and with merit, but the timing and post you chose to highlight your point with may not have been the best example considering this is a "Good Will" thread.
You have that same dream? Oh, wait I just reread that and now I see what you did there. I guess we don't have the same dream after all.
Sigh, I also love Mor and Stitches and Mindwarp and everyone else I missed. You two are worse than Sam Madison during a contract negotiation. And I too would love to see the orange jerseys. Anyone have any interest in orange pants?
Love this site, love the people, and I got all your back's, and If someone wants to write a thank you thread to the powers that be, then you can put it on the damn front page if you want to..proper forum my ***, so impersonal.
You're stlil pretty damn funny. I echo all the statements here, excluding the whole wrong thread post. Kudos to the members and staff here. Great site.
Nah,.....the best site is FanHell.com It's just that the head Mod over there doesn't like me very much, just because I type with a funny accent.
I liked this site a lot more before my two favorite threads were closed Honestly I can't decide which is more entertaining The battle between The Phins/Fanhell/Phinzmania where feelings are being hurt and all parties are acting like children or the scandal between Sid "the scumbag " Rosenberg and Dolphin fans. It's been one hell of an offseason.
Just so we are clear, Fanhell is not battling with anyone. We love and support this site and everyone associated with it...even you. And Sid got more attention with that thread than his own parents showed him as a child, I think. But seriously, does no one else want to see orange pants for the Dolphins? Maybe with some aqua piping running down the sides? Actually, we may look too much like Syracuse in that scenario...
and orange jerseys? ehhhh....We talked about it during a game last year, I would like to see it, I just dont think it will work......I am always wrong however....