Just a reminder since it seems there are some problems bubbling up. There is a difference between attacking someone's words and someone's person. One we condone, the other we do not.
We have made an attempt to open our site to Lin fans and create a harmonious place where both Lin/Rockets fans can exist. This has not gone well anywhere else--so far, Red94 has been the best (correct me if I'm wrong).
Now, this has been contingent on some basic understandings--from both sides. For Rockets fans, it is to accept that the perspectives of some are going to have a focus on Jeremy and topics will often be viewed through that lens and focus on what is better for him, or what pertains to him, etc. We can all live with this.
For Lin fans, it is to understand that this is a Rockets Forum that existed before Jeremy and will exist after him. Contrary to recent opinion, everyone is welcome here. We ask that you come prepared to discuss all aspects of the Rockets and try to include "team" perspectives as well as Lin-focused ones in your thoughts and posts. Understand that Lin is one of 15 other guys on the team and it is the team we care about.
Easy enough, right? It was working well, but we're still working through some issues...
First, let us all remember the recent lesson in the Bill of Rights--Free Speech. Everyone is welcome to come here and post. However, you are not free from persecution for the content of your posts. Heck, you guys should read some of the things I endured while lobbying for the free agent acquisition of Josh Smith (for the record, glad we dodged that bullet and I am reluctant to even remind people it happened) and plenty of other stupid things (or at least perceived as stupid) I have posted.
The point is, everyone has the right to say what they want, but be prepared to have your words--words, not person--torn apart if it is not a popular opinion. Guess what? Obviously Pro-Lin (and it is obvious, people) posts are not going to be popular and the ideas put forth in them will be attacked. Could it be more civil at times--sure, but usually a poster gets what they give. Put forth a thoughtful post and, even if it is not agreed with, you will get thoughtful replies. Put forth a string of unsupported insults and negativity and, voila, you get the same in return.
Now, I know it is easy to get one's feelings hurt and take another poster's response personally--I have felt that way myself. However, try to separate yourself from the posts and see if it is really directed at you, or your words. I think recently this delineation has become unclear.
Accusations about being biased, one-sided, skewed, opinion-stifling forum nazis can be put to rest. Like it or not, there is some dirty work to do in keeping Red94 an oasis in a desert of fan forums. Without moderator action this place would quickly get over-run with Lin/Rox fan vitriol (far worse than anything we have here) and WWE-style smack talk, with little actual analysis or insight.
Watch Idiocracy, and remember--it's not a comedy--it's a warning. It's fine if that's what you're into. You just want to let off some steam and blow hard about how much you hate player X, or whatever--go for it. This is not really up to standard here--there are better places for this. Here, if you want to rail against a player, or coach, then please provide support and reasoning--not just, "So and so sucks!"...we aren't 12 years old, are we? (no offense to any twelve year olds reading 
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Likewise, if you can't help but parrot out some broken record Harden/McHale hate that can be read, verbatim, on a number of other sites and forums then either provide some support (preferably with links to verify) or be prepared for the backlash without getting upset by it.
Ultimately, there is but one persecution one can suffer here--that of not being a Rockets fan. We all disagree with one another about players, coaches, strategies, but one thing is certain--we all love the Rockets--which in some weird way binds us together. Like a family, we bicker and argue, but, in the end, we are together. The best way to belong around here is through the love of a bunch of men running around on a hardwood court while bouncing a ball wearing the famed "ketchup and mustard". Faces change, but condiments last forever (it's true!).
if you post that topic be prepared for the backlash. we all know Harden's faults, but ain't nobody talking about getting rid of him. every time I post you see that caption under the post?..................I'm telling you the bridge is out 
