Oopsie!
OK, so you noticed. We knew you would, but still. I’m not going to speak for the whole UF crew, but here’s a quick update on some things that are in the works.
UF has had some outages, issues and other bad times in the past few months. It’s gotten better thanks to the diligent work of Precious Roy and Moonshine Mike (and others, but they do the most heavy lifting), but one thing is clear — we’re slowly growing from a third-rate blog to a second-rate blog.
With this in mind, there has been a lot of discussion about getting dedicated servers, getting a more stable site for you, adding space for hosting content, etc. We’re also discussing the need to get more T-shirts, stickers and other UF knick-knacks that we know you’ll use to spread our name to all corners of the Earth.
These things all take money. Money we don’t have. So we’re looking into adding advertising to the site. And that has meant a couple of things.
As some of you noticed, I played around with a content filter this morning. Don’t worry, I shut it off. It isn’t our goal to censor anyone. We enjoy being the bad boys of the soccer blog world. However, paying advertisers get skittish around some of this stuff. So with that in mind, we’ve been cleaning the site up a little bit.
At this point, there are no plans to censor anyone. You’ll notice we don’t work blue in the posts as much anymore. And we’re going to ask your help in moving from an R-rated blog to a PG-13-rated blog. With that in mind, we ask you, the UF commenters, to try to use the asterisk route — for now.
The end result should be a better UF in the long run. None of us is in this to get rich. We just want to make enough to keep the site working and to provide some of the cool stuff that made the site cool from the beginning.
If it makes you feel any better, we’re specifically turning down one network because of the content control they would want. We’re not going to put up sponsored posts, pop-ups or sell our liveblogs to someone else. Screw that stuff.
I’ve been working with UF for seven months, and it’s been the best of my career. I know you all love the site, too. I also know that everyone hates change. We’re not there yet, but it’s on the table, and we know that we can still all have a good time.
So calm down, you miserable f***ing c**ts.
Has anything on this thread been censored? No. We’re not here to play cops. We just ask your help in staying on the rails.
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@Jose: Yes, he’s still a rapist. I answered that earlier.
Wedel – my damn phone likes to correct Wendell for Wedel. For all I know that may be more appropriate for you. Either way, blow me. Manc fucktard.
What are Jacob/umlaut’s thoughts on this?
Especially in light of this.
@JT and TSE: Okay boys, we’re on the record here. Your bid is second-rate infrastructure to deliver third-rate content. I am a buyer on those terms all day long.
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@TSE: Giggsy is now a little nervous.
Either way, blow me. Manc fucktard.
Personally, I’m going to allow that.
As well you should, PR. As well you should.
@berg and @PR: Lovely! I do enjoy when the little arses get all uppity.
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Berg, I have no idea if Wendell is somehow derogatory or if it relates to me in any way, so I can’t help you there, but, if it eases your mobile banter capabilities, then rock on.
Nothing derogatory. I was just unsure if my phone knew something I didn’t. “No, it’s Wendell you idiot.” But clearly my phone is the idiot. Leave it to Google to suggest something useless when you know exactly what you want.
Is it too early to start our protests, comment army? Thank$, but No Yank$: Leave our internetz alone!
@whiz: We’ll be holding a sit-in after today’s Backpasses are posted, read, commented upon, and enjoyed.
Dibs on UF in-house counsel when this thing goes first rate.
What, it’s not going first rate? In that case, go fornicate yourself
Perfect. Remember to bring your scarf and UF shirt so they’ll know we mean business!
What does Andy think about these new changes? Or is he our new overlord?
Congrats on getting bigger! Just so you know, I really do appreciate the content. Although it’s probably not feasible for you guys, I’d consider making a donation.
What is traffic like these days as far as page views? And out of curiosity, what was your biggest day so far? WC – USA v Algeria?
Reading TSE’s pleas to clean up the language, I’m reminded of his idea around the start of the season that everyone should start being more civil to each other.
That, of course, was followed by his thrilling “Shut up” series. So, I can only conclude that in a week or two, TSE will be in here cussing like a sailor.
@Ryan: I’m just the messenger a lot of the time. The be nice thing was a group effort. And you know what? For the most part, you all have been nicer to each other, and the quality comes through. You guys are awesome, which is why we all want to do this anyway.
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@Corky: June 25. We got a link from Kissing Suzy Kolber about Larissa Riquelme that caused our traffic to go nuts. After that, it was USA/Algeria.
Ravish clean language in the pants.
@Ryan-i can share my thoughts later, when i can actually do this on my computer. As of right now, i havent followed the link yet.
@Jacob: It’s from one of the liveblogs during the World Cup. A new commenter wrote F@ck and you said, “You can say f**k here.” Heh.
@berg: You show that phone who’s boss!
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@whiz, @Anon: I think we should make a donation before we read the content, then protest. That’ll show ‘em.
@Duke: you have two lawyers on UF staff to compete for that job. pretty sure you’re going to lose out. :)
Yeah. I did that a couple of times. My bad to those who are cleaning up the posts. /mutombo’d
@Wedel
Third-rate content on a second-rate infrastructure. You got it, mate!
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Ultimately, thanks for all the comments in already (and those surely still to come). It proves to us how much you care about UF and our third-rated-ness, and that means a lot to me and the rest of the bunch. So thanks.
@James T: That speech was beautiful, man.
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@Everyone else: Imagine that speech with the Ringo Starr accent from the old Beatles cartoon show. It adds to the awesome.
As much as I like swearing here, I can understand the need to cut it out for meow…..where do we stand on “Bollocks” and my favorite……”Balls”?
I love this place. Congrats on the growth. I’ll stop calling Nigel DeJong a c**ksm**ing f**kt**d if it helps.
@Wacman: Carry on with both.
Cheers, Prada!
Soo I know we’re all wondering this (maybe just me). What’s the stance on bewbz…? I would be okay with a reduction of shlong (?) pictures. *cough* Pato *cough* ya but can we show bewbz?
@Tno: Read the thread. Bewbz are non-negotiable.
Meh; taking out the cursewords in the posts will only highlight UF’s third-rateism
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/HEEEEYYYY-OOOOOOOO!
I am unsure as to whether I should be proud or ashamed that I lead UF in the use of t**t in all posts.
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I have to be winning now.
you would be, if that were a post and not in the comments.
@TSE
Too long. Did not read.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Sellouts! Just kidding. I’ve often thought it odd (though admirable) that you haven’t had ads and I hope you guys are able to make a little money. If it helps anyone, whenever I catch myself and try not to swear around my kids I prefer “corksucker” (bonus, and in the spirit of Coming Out Day [suck it, Columbus]: it doesn’t offend teh Gays). I’m also a fan of “mother scratcher” (from Raising Arizona). Finally, I know it’s already been mentioned, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out the pseudo-profanity preferred by solid professionals everywhere–snapperhead.
Haha, kudos to whoever posted as Roberto Mancini. Tno?
Are no pants non-negotiable?
Wait, important question: being the Scot, and I still going to be allowed to haphazardly drop c-bombs in otherwise unacceptable situations?
@Ryan
I should have spread my post and his post shouldn’t i have?
Honestly, and I feel stupid for even knowing this, the only thing that gave it away was that I know the real Roberto prefers the website pot.tv, while the above impostor apparently is partial to weed.tv .
It’s funny because I just read this this morning.
http://www.matchfitusa.com/2010/10/soccer-blog-hustle.html
@Ryan
GAHHHHH I knew i got it wrong. I tried the link and it didn’t work so I though it was like weed.com or something but since you’re the resident Mancini expert..
@Brian – it depends. Are they GK pants?
@NYK
NEVAR GK pants!!!
Always GK pants, they are the only pants I own
lil UF becoming teh capitalists, eh? I hope you guys remember all the ridiculousness/bewbs/curse filled rants are part of the greatness here and don’t take that away. And you should also censor really funny stuff too if you’re going to censor the cursing.
Shane – I believe you are an “a” not “the.” Although you may be unique in that your prime rooting interest is Scottish.
FWIW, I’ll be glad to know you’re getting a little something for running the site. I know its been a labor of love for a fairly long time; getting some scratch for all the effort only seems fair…
@berg: That was the implication. Apologies for any fellows I’ve offended. (Wedel, Jacob, nooneelse)
I’m ok with all of this as long as I can still comment whilst on the can.
Lol seconded ^
Oh, this is a load of poop. This is as forking pathetic as Liverpool’s financial statements.
You guys help me kill a lot of time at work, so let me know when the bake sale is. I am going to skip Ned’s bikini car wash, though. Sorry.
but you will be there for James T’s carwash right? It is raising money for both UF and Liverpool, support two worthy causes, or at least one and a half
@Shane: No offense taken; I’m just a junior member of the clan as an American with 50% Scottish ancestry. I had interpreted your comments thus far to being born and raised there, so as far as the Tartan Army goes, I’m taking orders from you, General.
@WSR: You fargin’ iceholes…
@Shane Johnny Dangerously links will always get a tip of the cap from me.
@Wedel: A half Scot is no less valuable than a full Scot, unless that half Scot grew up on Tyneside.
@WSR: Post meridian. Ante meridian. Uncle meridian. All of the little meridians.
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Everyone should own that film.
@WSR: That’s what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps.
In your Make Fun of the 40 Year Old center-half, Davie Weir’s sitting for his pro-license this coming January. I hope he immediately enters the hierarchy at Ibrox. To do the job he does at 40 one’s got to have an almost unnatural understanding of positional play.
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And that’s my Rangers-baiting for the day.
@Shane: That filim?
I was Scottish once. ONCE.
It was actually on HBO 17 last night. Quality.
And really I’m about the same as Wedel in heritage.
@pup
@Keith: I’m glad someone else has seen the TV version of Lebowski–it’s so ridiculous it’s almost more funny than the original.
@Shane: I was just poking fun at the Scottish accent (which I adore, to be honest). Filim. Film.
I’m sick of you having to explain jokes to me. Should’ve known better. I cannae make the same mistake agein.
“cannae” may be my favorite Scottish inflection/word ever…
that, or “sheepshagger”, which seems to come up almost as much…
@Shane: It’s ok. I’m a koont.
@pup: I like what you did there.
That’s what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps.
I’m pretty sure whoever had to do the dubbing for that movie thought, “Screw it, if they’re going to ruin this, then I’m at least going to try to have some fun with it.”
@Shane, @WSR: Johnny and the Mothers are playing Stompin’ at the Savoy in Vermont tonight.
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@Shane: Originally near the Firth of Forth, I’d have to check with the family historians to narrow it down to a specific town. Thereafter, from Glasgow.
@Wedel: Dumfries and Galloway before northern Illinois via Glasgow. It’s a long story, and far less interesting that football, even that of a 4-6-0 nature.
@Shane: I hear you, personal histories generally should remain so. That said, I wanted to confirm my non-Tyneside bona fides for enrollment purposes.
@WSR: Sorry. We need to be able to raise money to pay for dong photos from professional athletes to buxom sideline reporters.
@Wedel: In my not-so-official capacity, I welcome you to the club with open arms.
@Shane: Excellent. Let’s show the world what 4-6-0 is all about!
/or not
@Precious Roy
Y’know, both of youse can grab onto my book, you mother-father Chinese dentist!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n-rGnI9XNo
Frak this.
/BSG’d