[WideRight05]

That is the issue. I had been a lurker on here for about three years. Great place to get info now that I am no longer living in Kentucky. Once Lefty started posting nonsense and making ALL Highlands fans look like jerks, I felt obliged to start posting. I just do not understand what is to be gained by acting this way? Life is too short to spend it pissing people off. I guess it is the anonymity of on-line forums coupled with underlying emotional/psychological issues in the poster. Am I proud of Highlands' tradition? YES. Is a little trash talk fun? Sure but one does not have to be a jerk about it.

As bad as we hate to say it sometimes, it's the trolls like lefty that draw people to these sites and keep them posting. Usually people will get on to defend the attacks against their team. And if a troll's team loses - the thoughts running through the people's heads are "I can't wait to get on BGR and rub it into this guys face!!!" I'll admit I've had my share of troll posts on here, although I've decided to stop. Lefty needs to come up with some new stuff besides attacking Cov Cath (who will be very good these next few years) all the time. But it is the trolls who really can help contribute toward the growth of a website like this. When people are posting to defend their team, usually they think, "Well since I'm already here...might as well go post on the college or pro forums. Or the general discussion."

And then they're hooked.