Bogtrotter07

[Greenore]

Bogs just game me a ton of VBucks. I really don't know why or what to do with them?

When I first joined this forum, he sent me a PM and was very helpful and respectful in explaining the nuances of the site, the posters and the moderators. I was/am grateful for the direction.

Thanks Bogtrotter07! Tried to PM you but apparently that is disabled.

With your Gaelic sayings, I'm guessing you are Irish or have an Irish background and I would like to share a bit about my own family history because I think we may have some things in common.

Lots of amazing people on this site sharing great information and insights. Bogs is among them.

As I wrote before and credited to a good friend's father, " wouldn't the world be a boring place if we all thought the same?".

Bogs, I'm holding your vbucks in the bank for your return!

Cheers!

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Bogs just game me a ton of VBucks. I really don't know why or what to do with them?

When I first joined this forum, he sent me a PM and was very helpful and respectful in explaining the nuances of the site, the posters and the moderators. I was/am grateful for the direction.

Thanks Bogtrotter07! Tried to PM you but apparently that is disabled.

With your Gaelic sayings, I'm guessing you are Irish or have an Irish background and I would like to share a bit about my own family history because I think we may have some things in common.

Lots of amazing people on this site sharing great information and insights. Bogs is among them.

As I wrote before and credited to a good friend's father, " wouldn't the world be a boring place if we all thought the same?".

Bogs, I'm holding your vbucks in the bank for your return!

Cheers!

Slainte! Don't be gone long Bogs. We'll see you in South Bend at a minimum. Go Irish.

 

[Greenore]

Slainte! Don't be gone long Bogs. We'll see you in South Bend at a minimum. Go Irish.

Is he gone Me2Southbend? That would be a darn shame!

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Is he gone Me2Southbend? That would be a darn shame!

He may be taking some time off. I believe he was going to a while ago. He'll be back, fear not.

 

[Greenore]

He may be taking some time off. I believe he was going to a while ago. He'll be back, fear not.

Thanks sir. This makes me happy. I see that things can get heated on this site, but at the end of the day, I hope we realize that we are all bound by the Irish, our hopes for excellence/pride and to represent ourselves well to our families, friends and those "outside". Cheers!

 

[woolybug25]

Yeah. I got the same message when I tried to thank him as well. Gave me a shit ton of vbucks and said to spread em. So that's what I'll do. Not sure how, but I'll try to send them in a manner that will honor him.

I'll count the days until you're back brother.

 

[loomis41973]

Spread a few to a true Trump supporter.

 

[Greenore]

Yeah. I got the same message when I tried to thank him as well. Gave me a shit ton of vbucks and said to spread em. So that's what I'll do. Not sure how, but I'll try to send them in a manner that will honor him.

I'll count the days until you're back brother.

Hey Wooly... not going to tell you how to spread them, but when I first joined Bogsy donated $100K for "grub stake". I felt pretty welcomed but needed to know what the heck "grub stake" was. Bogs sent back a pretty comprehensive response that included a fair bit of the workings of the site. He also offered to, and answered many of my dumb questions.

Hope Bogs comes back soon, but in his honor, I would suggest "helping" out the new guys. That is what he did for me, and it was certainly appreciated/recognized.

Hoping he comes back soon as I promised him dinner/drinks/bail. I am a man of my word. Cheers!

 

[GATTACA!]

Sounds like Bogs was about to be hit with some NCAA sanctions.

 

[Section20Row27]

Bogs just game me a ton of VBucks. I really don't know why or what to do with them?

When I first joined this forum, he sent me a PM and was very helpful and respectful in explaining the nuances of the site, the posters and the moderators. I was/am grateful for the direction.

Thanks Bogtrotter07! Tried to PM you but apparently that is disabled.

With your Gaelic sayings, I'm guessing you are Irish or have an Irish background and I would like to share a bit about my own family history because I think we may have some things in common.

Lots of amazing people on this site sharing great information and insights. Bogs is among them.

As I wrote before and credited to a good friend's father, " wouldn't the world be a boring place if we all thought the same?".

Bogs, I'm holding your vbucks in the bank for your return!

Cheers!

Yes, Bogs was the first to welcome me to the site as well. I was a long time lurker - 4-5 years - before joining, and when I started posting he would always rep me to encourage me to post more. I enjoy his perspective on IE!

 

[tussin]

What happened?

 

[Fbolt]

He was just here a day or two ago? Did the Trump thread do him in...? He'll be back.

 

[Ironman8]

He wasn't banned. He was given an infraction and a warning to stop insulting / disparaging others within his posts in certain threads. Doesn't matter what your views are, anyone is entitled to their own beliefs. But in voicing your opinions and defending your stance on certain things does not mean you have to demean others to do so. Conversation should be constructive, inclusive, and civil.

He was asked to refrain from demeaning or belittling type language in posts, and was told he was not the only person we have noticed this from - the same warning will go out to others the next time we see it. I'm not sure if that means he will take a break on his own or not, I hope he doesn't because I think he is a valuable member to the board especially within the ND football threads. But it's completely up to him. The type of talk / language making the political threads combative and unpleasant needed to end though.

 

[texbender]

and then,.....depression set in.

 

[Legacy]

Bogs is, IMO, a very valuable member of the community with a long-time commitment to IE. I benefit from his postings. Engagement can be a two way street. Debate is valuable, though how many of us actually change our minds is debatable (or not). We undoubtedly appreciate so many others in the community who find the time, energy and motivation to comment and share their insight and point of view.

 

[Fbolt]

Personally, I just don't know where he (or many of you) find time to post so much, much less the in-depth posting Bogs does. It's intense and has to be time consuming. He will return-of that I have no doubt.

Feicfidh mé go luath thú Bogs!

 

[woolybug25]

Bogs is, IMO, a very valuable member of the community with a long-time commitment to IE. I benefit from his postings. Engagement can be a two way street. Debate is valuable, though how many of us actually change our minds is debatable (or not). We undoubtedly appreciate so many others in the community who find the time, energy and motivation to comment and share their insight and point of view.

I'll ride or die with Bogs. He's my dude.

From the very start Bogs has never been anything but cool with me. He sends me encouraging messages, exchanges emails and is always the first guy to congratulate me or check in to see how my real life is going. He is one of the realist dudes I've ever met online and hope to one day share a game day with him.

He adds a ton to this site, and in my opinion, is often baited by those that know they can take advantage of his enthusiasm. He and I don't always agree on everything and that's okay. That's how life is supposed to be. But he and I never get into heated conversations in the same way that I never have with Whiskey (who is also my dude). They are cerebral people that actually read what you post before responding. While Bogs will certainly respond to you with a long, detailed rabble rouse, unlike Whiskey. They both admit when or if they are wrong about something, and never throw it in your face when it's clear that you are the wrong one. Bog's biggest fault is his greatest asset. He enthusiastically and genuinely cares about ideas and the actual people behind these screen names. Sometimes he will virtually talk your ear off with long posts, but what's wrong with that? Who does that hurt? I don't take for granted that caring posters like him make up this site. They are the backbone of what makes places like IE special and unique. While he is away, I hope he takes this time to talk the ear off of his family and friends. To enjoy a cocktail and watch spring roll in. Until that time, I will anxiously await for my buddy to return to add some enthusiasm to our lives.

Err scawh a ch(k)ale-ah a wir-enn na dee-neh!

 

[Irish Insanity]

One of the top posters on this board for me.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Bogs is a good guy. I appreciate his posts. Hope he returns soon. Go Irish!

 

[PANDFAN]

Even though I fail to understand most of what he posts, def a legit dude...

 

[NDdomer2]

Bogs hit my PM my man

 

[dang227]

I do enjoy his football only posts when I can decipher what he is saying. Dude provides some solid intel.

 

[DogDaysIrish]

Not as active as I once was but...Bogs is the man. Been a long time contributor to the site and always a stand up dude. I'd walk the wall with him any day.

-HCTI

 

[NDinBoston]

I too hope Bogs returns. Maybe we can take this opportunity to realize that the tone on here can have a negative impact and is not necessary. I think most, if not all, come on here for something hopefully positive (humor, recruiting info, good football discussion, etc...).

I think we can disagree respectfully and should always attempt to do so. It's a shame when someone needs to take a break from what should be where they actually go for a break.

As for Bogs, he often expresses a lot of passion for a topic. That's a good thing. I always try and assess someone's intentions, not their actual words. Bogs always has the best of intentions and I admire him for that.

 

[Legacy]

Welcome back, Bogs!