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July 11, 2008

Is there anybody out there ?

Smile if you can hear me , is there anyone at all ?

After several e-mails and messages left on administrators pages, I still have not received a reply , so here goes. I will tell you here, what you did not or would not discuss with me.

I have been on sawxheads for quite some time now and have loved my site and I believe that you try and make changes to our site which make it easier to use and more enjoyable for the membership , for this I am thankful, however these latest changes which took place overnight are not what we want to see from our site and , I have been approached by several members of this site to bring this matter to your attention . It seems we were never given an option of what we wanted, sawxheads is usually quite receptive to member imput through surveys and opinion pols, this latest move was made without any imput whatsoever from the membership, in addition this change was initiated suddenly like a thief in the night.

I agree some may like the changes that were made , however, it should be made optional for each member to decide how he or she would like to employ them , I mean really who cares what blogs I read, or what fan clubs I belong to . that info is available in the proper places on the site, and as far as our pics go everyone knows where they are , besides we cant even decide which pics album we wish to display this choice was made for us by big brother behind the scenes. I like to make my own choices thank you, and do not wish anyone to decide for me what I want to share, and with whom I would like to share it , and most importantly These changes take away from the reason we are all here in the first place, which is to discuss our sox ,there simply is no room to chat anymore. the page is so cluttered …and the aesthetics , well lets not go there , the one thing which I did find appealing the sawxheads alert banner on the top of the page was removed ..poor planning sorry , if you wish to do something constructive then add to our top friends space we could use 12 or 16 spaces for that , the other changes were inept and poorly thought out as well as disrespectfully deployed ..

Sicerley

Ron Particelli

Darkhalf ~RSM~

Minister of Red Sox faith

-Darkhalf ~RSM ~™

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	I would like to add my name to this petition! T.J. Murphy II 07/11/2008 1:16 PM
Murph (online now)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We made these enhancements based on feedback from other members with a desire to have a more comprehensive profile page. That said, your feedback is equally as important and we will take a close look at these changes. Thanks again for taking time out of your day to offer your insight. Please continue to let us know how you feel about the site (good and bad). Your feedback will shape the future of this site. ...View More

07/11/2008 1:17 PM

SoxisSic..

	Soxis, since you are the only one will the wherewithall to been seen and heard on this issue, I plead to you. Take the advice of the Reverend, as well as the rest of us, and make the new enhancements 'OPTIONAL'. We would appreciate it very much. On the other hand, thanks Ron for bring the forum out in the open, where it should have been in the first place. 07/11/2008 1:24 PM
Dougal F..

	Good add. It needed to be said. Thank you!!!! 07/11/2008 1:25 PM
The Poet..

	I agree. We should all be entitled to our privacy and the recent changes aren't going to help that cause one bit. And the up-vote and down-vote thing is stupid. Nobody wins a prize for writing blogs. It just comes from our hearts and you're leaving up to people to judge that. What is the purpose of the up and down voting system? 07/11/2008 1:29 PM
BoSox Ho..

	Kudos Ron!!!!! Well Put!!!! 07/11/2008 1:30 PM
Seamus�..

	Thahnks for your voice Ron! I agree whole-heartedly. If they were optional some whom want can have. i would rather as you said have more top friend space. We back you as always Rev! 07/11/2008 1:31 PM
Xcaliber..

	AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEN 07/11/2008 1:31 PM
_CO.PREZ..

	Hear hear! But then you know I agree, doncha? ;) 07/11/2008 1:33 PM
Heart

	I got the same canned reply from soxissickies, and I have to wonder WHO the people were that asked for a listing of what blogs their friends read. I think a lot of good opinions are being voiced here, by the people who are on this site ALL THE TIME. Hopefully the optional feature can be deployed. 07/11/2008 1:35 PM
Congrats..

	haha nobodys talkin about clay comin back or how the tribe destroyed tampon bay....cmon people lets get our priorities straight! 07/11/2008 1:38 PM
GodBless..

	I said in another Blog that Yahoo360 tried forcing this same type of change a few months ago and it left such a bad taste in their mouths they up and left when their concerns weren’t listened to 07/11/2008 1:42 PM
Murph (online now)

	GodBlessFenway, this is a priority. This is our site and, until recently, we have been asked for our input on how we want the site to look. We are voicing our opinion on something that means something to all of us. I see nothing wrong with this blog post or any of the responses to it. 07/11/2008 1:43 PM
Dougal F..

I LIKE THE LITTLE THING AT TOP FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS BY YOU GUYS, LIKE THE SCORES AND WHATNOT.....BUT THE REST OF THE NEW CRAP IS.....WELL.....CRAP! I DONT THINK ITS RIGHT POSTING WHERE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN AND SUCH! YOU SHOULD MAKE THOSE THINGS BE "AVAILABLE" FOR THOSE WHO "WANT" IT ON THEIR PAGES......BUT MAKE IT SO THE ONES WHO DONT, CAN GET RID OF IT! ITS KINDA CREEPY THAT YOU CANT JUST SURF AROUND WITHOUT KNOWING EVERYONE IS WATCHING! I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE TRYIN TO HYPE UP THE SITE AND ALL......BUT I THINK SOME THINGS ARENT THAT HYPED! I DONT LIKE IT....AND IT LOOKS LIKE IM NOT ALONE! (THIS IS WHAT I POSTED ON THEIR PAGES) ...View More

07/11/2008 1:43 PM

IRISH WH..

	Fair is fair, I loved it when yas went Beta. But the new stuffs makes things way too cluttered. I don't like the news thing at the top of the page either, that just causes more clutter. That being said, I don't believe the administrators of this site made these changes with any Big Brother motivations. Keep the Faith; 14/09 07/11/2008 1:44 PM
∞SnapC..

GOOD BLOG BROTHAH! I DONT LIKE THIS CRAP! ITS CREEPY! AND CONFUSING TO SAY THE LEAST WHEN YOU CLUMP ALL THAT STUFF TOGETHER! WHEN I WAS TRYING TO FIND YOUR BLOG.....I DIDNT KNOW WHICH WAS WHICH AT FIRST! THEY ARE TRYING TOO HARD TO BE ALL PRO AND CRAP! I DIDNT SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE SITE BEFORE.....NOW ITS GETTING RIDICULOUS! I POST BLOGS ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT SITES, AND THIS ONE "WAS" MY FAVORITE! I LOVE THE PEOPLE HERE.....BUT I MAY BE OUTTIE SOON IF THEY DONT MAKE THESE THINGS OPTIONAL AT LEAST! IM NOT INTO THE WHOLE GESTAPO MENTALITY.....THATS NOT WHAT THE SOX, RSN ARE ABOUT! ...View More

07/11/2008 1:46 PM

IRISH WH..

	TESTIFY!!!!!!!!! 07/11/2008 1:49 PM
Southsta..

	aright dougal u win haha i hear u guys im just pumped for the game tonite....sorry it was that new york air im breathin...makes me feel like im chokin on ether 07/11/2008 1:56 PM
GodBless..

	Great Blog Ron!.... more TOP friends...less clutter!!!!I'm betting this will be the LARGEST response to a blog EVER and in harmony!! ahhhhhh GOOOOOO SOX! ;) 07/11/2008 2:11 PM
Terry~RS..

	just say no to the changes just say no !!! 07/11/2008 3:00 PM
Carmela ..

	great blog !! 07/11/2008 3:28 PM
bills mom

	you tell em darky !! 07/11/2008 3:29 PM
The Kid

Thanks to the Reverend,who has taken this task upon his shoulders,as only he can,and made our plight known to Big Brother. I,as a member of Red Sox Nation,as well as a member of the choir,would like to take this opportunity to impress upon all the individuals who use this site of the importance of having it "our way" We are the ones,the members,users,bloggers & readers of all things Red Sox,that shall have the ultimate say over whether or not change shall be made.For without us,who are they??? ...View More

07/11/2008 3:41 PM

MIKEYMOM..

	Great blog! Change is good but it's not always necessary. I really hope that you take our concerns seriously. We have a nice community here, let's keep it that way. 07/11/2008 4:09 PM
Masshole..

	I like the Optional choice. 07/11/2008 4:21 PM
DIEHARDS..

	Also adding more top friends would be nice. 07/11/2008 4:21 PM
DIEHARDS..

	If it aint broke dont fix it 07/11/2008 4:51 PM
Darkhalf..

	If I wanted to be on MySpace, I would be on MySpace!!! 07/11/2008 7:16 PM
Kyliegirl

	I don't see why this can't be optional. Even if ONE person opts out, it is worth it. Clearly, you have more than one....SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? 07/11/2008 10:45 PM
Scoobs

	besides...how do YOU know all the blogs we visit, we "ENJOY"??? 07/11/2008 10:48 PM
Scoobs

	I like most of the changes and expect even better stuff to come. I agree about turning on and off certain features. I'm sure they'll see this blog!! Thanks Rev, you always have our backs! 07/11/2008 10:51 PM
~Joe Sox..

	I have missed visiting the site for about 30 hours--I guess I need to sit up and pay attention! 07/11/2008 11:14 PM
ImpossDr..

	RON YOUR RIGHT..WE SHOULD HAVE A SAY IN WHAT WE WANT..NOT JUST CHANGE THINGS UNDER OUR NOSES... 07/11/2008 11:42 PM
RSN14~RS.. (online now)

	LOVE HOT ROD 07/11/2008 11:44 PM
RSN14~RS.. (online now)

	wow that video is very good . 07/11/2008 11:46 PM
Dan-in-P..

	NICE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 07/12/2008 6:40 AM
MIKEYMOM..

	Perfect Sir..Just perfect...you amaze me..as always...thank you..AN PUNC 07/12/2008 7:09 AM
1ST WAVE..

	MY Fave Non Mob Movie !!! fits so well Bro ^5 07/12/2008 10:11 AM
Murph (online now)

	AMEN RON !! LIKE I SAID BEFORE IF IT WASN'T FOR ABOUT 15 PEOPLE ON THIS SITE I'D NOT BE HERE AT ALL !!! 07/12/2008 10:29 AM
RED SOX ..

	CHEERS, BRO! (RAISES GLASS) WELL SAID!! THANX FOR POSTIN' THIS, BRO!! 07/12/2008 10:55 PM
~Cledus ..

	PLAIN AND SIMPLE..IF IT AINT BROKE.WHY TRY TO FIX IT???? LGRS!!!!! 07/13/2008 1:29 PM
IRISH WH..

	I like some of the changes but do not like others. Privacy is key in a site like this! It does make things like looking at videos people posted easier but its not worth it! 07/13/2008 6:03 PM
CaliGrow..

	Great blog ....there are sum things we would like to leave private an not be right on the front page but im jus grateful for this site ....a top 16 would be the best ...so many people on at the same time an it would be nice to see more on top :) 07/14/2008 9:17 AM
♥Noel ..

	Kudos to you Ron!!! Alarts on top are good but let me deside what I want people to see of. All point agreed!! 07/14/2008 2:28 PM
RSN ~ Ve..

	I have been off this site do to tech difuclties. When I loged on today I was I bit confused. 07/14/2008 6:04 PM
irishsw..

	Good blog. Some changes would be great. I for one would love a larger top friends list. 07/15/2008 12:00 PM
WickedRe..

	I'enjoyed this blog. I was just a bit baffaled w all the new changes. 07/16/2008 1:45 PM
irishsw..

	Carefull, HAL may turn off our oxygen. 07/17/2008 5:49 AM
~ Psycho..

	I'M SCREAMIN , AAAAAMMMMMEEEEENNNN!!! right behind you , bro 07/17/2008 9:40 AM
Dan-in-P..

	add me to this one! AMEN 07/22/2008 9:44 AM
Oregon D..

	You said what all of us are thinking brother Ron. You said it perfectly. I agree 100%. Barb 07/26/2008 9:11 PM
Bosoxbar..

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