K-Dog
MVP
I love it.
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Ryan Mink - Mediocre
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Really? Who's the ex-moderator?
SepticeyePoe
Hall of Famer
Really? I got it to work. Try going to the news section after you sign in.
SepticeyePoe
Hall of Famer
I think I was foiled by the 15 post rule. None of my posts under my troll account were submitting. 
I think it was completely insane how strict and stupid some of those rules were. All it did was create a space for trolls. One of the first things I wanted with this website was a more chill out environment. We really don't have any rules and there have been almost 0 problems with people on here. I also never touch that old website anymore.I think I was foiled by the 15 post rule. None of my posts under my troll account were submitting.
SepticeyePoe
Hall of Famer
Yeah, it's just disappointing, though. I spent a lot of time there, and just when I was feeling confident enough to sign up, they announce that they're planning on closing the forums.
On the topic of medicore Ravens reporting, have you thought about starting a youtube channel where some posters can create videos discussing various things, like draft talk, game recaps, player and scheme evaluations. I think it might help grow the site and lead to better Ravens coverage.
Haha yea some of us on the staff team was talking about that earlier today. I think a public video page on here is something we might see within the next week or two
Rav'n Maniac
Practice Squad
You are being too nice! I can think of about 50 other descriptions that would paint a better picture.
Oldfaithful
Hall of Famer
You guys were never there for moderator five. He made your life miserable regardless of whether you were actually doing something wrong or not.
Inqui
Pro Bowler
I'll never say. I'm keeping mum on this one.
Rav'n Maniac
Practice Squad
Power trip? I still say that Franny was the fairest mod they had and Berad ran a close 2nd.
SepticeyePoe
Hall of Famer
It must be in your genes to not blast an ex-mod.
Oldfaithful
Hall of Famer
Hmmmmmmmmm
Boldnpurpblack
Practice Squad
I keep filling out the "contact us" forms on the website and blasting them for being stupid. and that their content is bad.
I mean you're not even wrong on that. Not only do they post shitty videos and articles, they repost them 20 times a month lol. What annoys me the most about them being bad is the inside scoop they have. They can talk to any player or coach whenever they want. Imagine getting payed to interview and talk with Flacco or Suggs! That's the dream.
that's what annoys me so much about the coaches in cars having coffee thing - they have access to the coordinator/coach in front of a camera and they can talk about pretty much anything and they end up mostly rehashing history that you can find on their wikipedia or talking in vagueries about the future or making shitty jokes... like they never ask anything remotely insightful despite the visible access
I dont really care about what greg roman did in college if i know that its literally just a standard question and its the same deal as dean pees and wink martindale and bobby engram... the interesting things about the greg roman one was how he spoke about losing to the ravens in the superbowl and the plays at the end of the game...
Boldnpurpblack
Practice Squad
Thats literally the worst part. THEY SHARE AN OFFICE WITH THE TEAM! They have greater access than any other media member, yet 90% of the time their content is blatant copy/paste from national media outlets.
I get they work for the team, so theres certain obstacles and the team wants to limit access, but their job is to be an extension of the fan base -- meaning theyre supposed to go in there with the mind of the fan and ask the questions we'd ask, find out the things we want to know, and then translate the things that are happening in the home base back to us.
Of course theres going to be a limit, but they need to push that boundary. Push for some more extensive practice footage, push for more play interviews (and ask actual football questions when you get them!), and dont be afraid to hold them accountable. When you get Pees in a car for 20 minutes -- ask about late game collapses. When you talk to Roman, ask him straight up what needs to be done to fix the run game.
Yes, theyre Ravens employees - but they're also responsible to us. If the media team isnt connecting with fans, inspiring deeper engagement, then theyre not doing the job.
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Side note:*** time for some objectivity -- you guys see the new podcast theyre releasing?? Of course, its Sarah Ellison (not Mink or Downing) but it looks pretty good.
There are going to be different series and the first one is an in depth look at the Harbaugh family. 9 episode series, each on a different topic but will include interviews with family members, friends, players, etc... (25 in all)
THIS is content. You cant cover Harbs in a 5 minute interview asking fluff questions. But NINE episodes, interviewing his family and friends.... THATS what i want. And hopefully they move on to Flacco, Suggs, Jimmy, the 2000 and 2012 SB team - this could become a 30 for 30 like series taking on some really interesting Ravens related topics (1996 draft... or maybe a bit more macro just that first season overall from moving the team, to picking the name, the colors, the draft, filling out a staff, etc...).
This could be cool. And all 9 episodes are already at least planned, so it wont be off the cuff and amateurish like the other podcast. This has a road map with a central theme. Thank you Sarah Ellison for taking your job seriously.
Boldnpurpblack
Practice Squad
EXACTLY. I was excited when i saw that first episode, and thought theyd do it for the whole staff. So far just 2...
And then the questions.... he literally just want through a chronological history of his coaching stops... cool if you want to quickly run through that but wheres the follow up like "youre known for putting together top running games. where in your career did you really solidify or get the basis for your successful philosophy? Was in one mentor in particular you picked it up from, or was it a culmination of all those different stops?" And then depending on how he answers you can ask, so what did you pick up from being under this legendary coach, specifically as it pertains to running the ball (so you avoid the vague, general answers)...
When its Pees, youve got to know the pulse of the fan base and ask the questions that are always being asked... like "Theres a common perception that the defense, as good as it was for large chunks of times, was responsible for surrendering quite a few late leads due to you changing the game plan... and this perception has now lingered for a few years -- first, is there any truth to that perception in your opinion? If so, why not just stick with what's worked for 3+ quarters? If not, why do you think fans see a change in play late in games?"
Stuff like that. Its not sticking it to him. Its giving him a chance to answer his critics and educate the fan base... and that can help unify fan perception. Maybe he admits some mistakes and tries to explain to fans why it was done that way, and fans get behind him for manning up.... or he explains well why its a misconception and a lot of fans change their tune.
Either way that sort of interview makes fans feel like they have a voice into the team, they have an ally in the media team... journalists/media people are supposed to be objective and just get the truth... not help in manufacturing propaganda to distract people -- which is what i feel Mink/Downing do.
The one interview I did like was with Eric DeCosta a few weeks before the draft. We need more interviews like that one,