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[Buc2]

well well well, http://www.bbs.tbaybucs.com's down

Grim got him another one. He's been busy.

[bucs63]

Didn't know this is where everyone has gone off to. At PR forever (and before it was PR) but not a frequent poster there. Nice to see some of you here.

[TXbuc]

Greetings, came over from Tbaybucs.....

[deltbucs]

Greetings, came over from Tbaybucs.....

Sorry that you got lost over there. Welcome home..

[Mike1989]

Hi everyone, new poster here. I have posted over on the PR boards and it just isn't the same as it used to be. Came across these boards via a google search and glad I did, it looks a great place to be, and looking forward to being part of the community. Go Bucs!

[Buc2]

Hi everyone, new poster here. I have posted over on the PR boards and it just isn't the same as it used to be. Came across these boards via a google search and glad I did, it looks a great place to be, and looking forward to being part of the community. Go Bucs!

Welcome!

[Kress]

Love the muscle hamster avatar.

[dotASC]

I've felt for some time PR has been wanting to move to a comment based website. My speculation is they've been frustrated by the success of JBF's format and want to offer a better version of that. They have forums that no one uses and their site traffic comments inside the individual content pieces. PR moved to interacting with the public through Twitter. That and their article comments have been where they have gathered fan opinion for their reaction pieces for well over a year. Their preference in those areas may even be sound for their business. The site change just brought that into sharp focus for those of us who only really use the forums. I honestly hope they do well as I like as many people covering my team for a living as possible.

First of all: glad I found this place. Thanks for all the people who have dropped hints of its existence on the PR boards. That design overhaul was another gigantic misstep IMO; glad we all have what seems to be a legit alternative. It's unfortunate to have to give up on them, but it's reality.

Second, to TK: I believe this analysis is absolutely correct, and I'm embarrassed for not thinking of it. All these years of, admittedly shoddy, attempts to redesign and re-invent themselves and so many failures. I had it chocked up to a series of horrible tech side business partnerships fueled by naivete. It's kind of easier to believe that it was their vision all along to move into a social media friendly, bite sized infographic site.

I too wish them success if that's their goal; I can see how that business model could better put food on their tables. I hope they can maintain traffic levels without the message board loyalties, especially when the casual fan is so disinterested in this team. Thankfully we have this site, which I assume is 100% funded by offshore gambling launderers. Viva la insurreccion!

[threadkiller]

This place is funded by you forgetting to turn off your webcam dot. Keep up the good work sir.

[threadkiller]

Also, thanks and glad to see you found your way over.

[Bucs N Beers]

Greetings all. Long time PR poster. I gave them the benefit of the doubt through the website changeover and the debacle that followed. I'm finally ready to bail. Seems to be more good discussion over here. Plus you have a drunk smiley.

GO BUCS!

[DKWEST]

I look around and see people that have been Bucs Fans for years and years,.. Even Decades. From back in the day when RedTideNews.com satire made you laugh and drew the ire from other fans,... When there were Meet-Ups,.. Big Parties at Fort DeSoto,.. Awesome Road Trips to Charlotte,.. Tailgate parties at Al Lopez Park,.. Gathering Bicycles to Donate to Kids,.. People who met and got married, some having Kids and starting a new generation of Bucs Fans,.. to some people it became more about proving they were right than simply pulling for a football team, but the core of Fans that are here just because of the Love of The Game and The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hold it together and aim for a common cause. There's been a lot of ups and downs but we're all here for one main reason,.. THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. There's many years ahead with much more of the same,.. new fans,.. new stories,.. ups, downs, good times, tough times,.. Wins, Losses, maybe even a couple ties,. but we all have a common bond and don our Red and Pewter Proudly.

If you're new,.. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!!!!

Much Love to All from DKWEST

GO BUCS

[Pewterslimsme]

At least he didn't sing.

[deltbucs]

At least he didn't sing.

I think that was BuccoBruski or whatever his name was. I think DKWest is the guy that posted the picture of himself basically naked getting out of the shower.

I miss the old days where people were doing internet karaoke.

[DKWEST]

At least he didn't sing.

I think that was BuccoBruski or whatever his name was. I think DKWest is the guy that posted the picture of himself basically naked getting out of the shower.

I miss the old days where people were doing internet karaoke.

I left that out of my post reminiscing about back in the day,.. Purposely!!! But that was the poster formerly know as TDDWEST anyway so,.. LOL

At least I wasn't singing in the shower !!!!

[Pewterslimsme]

At least he didn't sing.

I think that was BuccoBruski or whatever his name was. I think DKWest is the guy that posted the picture of himself basically naked getting out of the shower.

I miss the old days where people were doing internet karaoke.

That's right! Was it a naked picture of himself or was it his son? I'm old and can't remember.

[Mountaineer Buc]

Who was the kid who always posted weird and ended every post with...











Wow


?

[deltbucs]

Who was the kid who always posted weird and ended every post with...









Wow


?

I believe you're thinking of his BiGnEsS.......TrAg!!

[Mountaineer Buc]

Trag!

Lol. That kid was so delightfully weird.

[NYBF]

Delightful?

He used to post about getting finger popped by his brother.

[Patrick McIrish]

I'm warning you pukes now, I will be kicking some E-ass this week!

Obviously being the nice guy doesn't work around here.

Team is flat, DC in the press box sitting on his fat ass, Winston looks like crap.

Arguayo hasn't hit beyond 43 yards all MF'ing year!!

Everything I talk about happens! Why can't I be wrong once! Just once.....

[Noles1724]

I'm warning you pukes now, I will be kicking some E-ass this week!

Obviously being the nice guy doesn't work around here.

Team is flat, DC in the press box sitting on his fat ass, Winston looks like crap.

Arguayo hasn't hit beyond 43 yards all MF'ing year!!

Everything I talk about happens! Why can't I be wrong once! Just once.....

You're not where you think you are

[Patrick McIrish]

I look around and see people that have been Bucs Fans for years and years,.. Even Decades. From back in the day when RedTideNews.com satire made you laugh and drew the ire from other fans,... When there were Meet-Ups,.. Big Parties at Fort DeSoto,.. Awesome Road Trips to Charlotte,.. Tailgate parties at Al Lopez Park,.. Gathering Bicycles to Donate to Kids,.. People who met and got married, some having Kids and starting a new generation of Bucs Fans,.. to some people it became more about proving they were right than simply pulling for a football team, but the core of Fans that are here just because of the Love of The Game and The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hold it together and aim for a common cause. There's been a lot of ups and downs but we're all here for one main reason,.. THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. There's many years ahead with much more of the same,.. new fans,.. new stories,.. ups, downs, good times, tough times,.. Wins, Losses, maybe even a couple ties,. but we all have a common bond and don our Red and Pewter Proudly.

If you're new,.. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!!!!

Much Love to All from DKWEST

GO BUCS

Take this sewing circle crap somewhere else, there's a football game going on, moron.

Maybe Oprah will be interested on Monday about your developing social life. Until then put a lid on it dummy.

[Nano]

At least he warned us so now everyone can put him on the ignore list for a week.

[Patrick McIrish]

DK, playing not to lose again. Interesting, the talking heads had no idea he EXPECTS not to ever convert. He was burning clock in anticipation of Panthers stopping us.

Ironically the same thing on the first meeting with Carolina, desperately trying to run the clock out and get to OT.

Of course the peanut gallery (sit down Bootsie) gave him mad props for how he called the game.

[Nano]

You're not in the gameday thread dude.

[Patrick McIrish]

See you on Wednesday, govern yourselves accordingly.

Congrats Tampa, last two years you're 0-7 to finish the season.

I know, I know, the board is more than satisfied......

I on the other hand could lay on a few grenades right now I'm so pissed off at these losers called the Bucs.

[Patrick McIrish]

You're not in the gameday thread dude.

Whoops my bad.

[Corsair]

You're not in the gameday thread dude.

Whoops my bad.

Dibs