CelticsThug Has His Own Blog

by Jeff Clark on Jul 23, 2007 3:58 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Love him, hate him, or just get a kick out of reading his rumors, there is no denying the fact that Celtics Thug has stirred things up this summer. In particular on the RealGM message boards, which devolved into flame wars and general chaos. In an effort to make sure that the same fate doesn't befall this forum, I've asked him to steer clear of discussing "insider" rumors on this site. On the other hand, since there is clearly an audience for him, I helped him set up his very own blog (not associated with CelticsBlog in any way) where he can post rumors, respond to people's questions and comments, and pretty much do as he pleases.

If you want to find him and his rumors, you can find him at http://celticsthug.wordpress.com/

If you want to avoid him, just don't go there. Simple.

Personally I'm not going to quote his rumors that are not backed up by another source. I hope that solution works for everyone.

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Works for me.

by jojowhite10 on Jul 23, 2007 4:13 PM EDT reply actions

Hey Ranter,
Can I get my own blog too? I want to call it the celticlurkerblog. I won’t post ever, I’ll just lurk around and read the comments regarding my lurkering.

Cool. Celtickid ;)

by celtickid on Jul 23, 2007 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

Does his site come with a translator ?

by bbd24 on Jul 23, 2007 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Pretty much, I see this as a win-win. People can go get their fix, and the staff doesn’t need to deal with the inevitable breakdowns in the forums. Notwithstanding that, CT can post his basketball thoughts here, or anywhere else he chooses. It certainly should work well for everybody.

by Roy_Hobbs on Jul 23, 2007 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

I refuse to go there once but thanks for keeping our best interests in mind.

by davemonsterband on Jul 23, 2007 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

Glad you dont want his crap here. He doesnt deserve his own blog though. He is a joke. plain and simple.

by yall hate on Jul 23, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

I want my own blog too. Since I can’t post in the forums here(for reasons no one has ever been able to solve) I sort of envision a little sub-blog at this site, with no more barriers to posting than on these “main page” articles. I could weigh in at my leisure on the many hoop-related topics on which I have valuable opinions. (Tongue in cheek, but only halfway.) ;)

I’ve been posting here for years. I even recall Roy Hobbs’ first few posts, believe it or not. Don’t I at least rate Celtic Thug treatment?

by Eeyore III on Jul 23, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

You recall my first few posts? Wow… I don’t even remember my first few posts.

PM me concerning your issues getting into the forums, Eeyore. If Bob has looked into it and can’t help, there’s probably not a lot I can do, but at least remind me what the issue is.

by Roy_Hobbs on Jul 23, 2007 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

Eeyore III said: I want my own blog too. Since I can’t post in the forums here(for reasons no one has ever been able to solve) I sort of envision a little sub-blog at this site, with no more barriers to posting than on these “main page” articles.

Eeyore, refresh my memory please. I remember us talking about your usability problem here quite a while back but, anyone with a halfway modern web browser not made by AOL that has javascript and cookies enabled in it and is not being kept from have cookie sessions due to some firewall configuration should be able to log in here, use and enjoy this entire website.

by webmaster on Jul 23, 2007 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

I hear he’s going to be one of the YouTube questioners at tonights debate.

by The Real Large James on Jul 23, 2007 5:16 PM EDT reply actions

Even if someone is just a hobbyist writer, he should learn to master the fundamentals of grammar and punctuation. Breaking the rules is fine, when it’s done intentionally for style. But this kind of writing is painful to read. How does he expect anyone to respect what he’s saying when he sounds so stupid saying it?

I hope I don’t get censored for that remark. If the guy wants to pretend to be a writer, he had better be tough enough to take the criticism of his horrible writing. And his complete ignorance of even simple verb conjugation does make him sound stupid.

Anyway, I steer clear of RealGM in general. A bunch of fans pretending to be insiders. It’s some sort of creepy role playing, and I don’t want to encourage it.

by Cousin It on Jul 23, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

Jeff, I commend you for handling this in an adult manner. Good solution. You shine by comparison.

by Zoots on Jul 23, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

I just wish he knew how to type a little better

by cheferic on Jul 23, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

You are a good man Jeff. You handled the situation with class as always. Thank you.

by FLCeltsFan @ CelticsBlog on Jul 23, 2007 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

It is an interesting thing. I have never really gone to realGM boards so I don’t know him or the crew there, but as it sounds he gets to go around creating trade scenarios and backing them up with interesting stories, even though they might not be true to any extent. I am glad he can enjoy his freedom of speech and hopefully everything can go smoothly for all parties.

CsfanNH

by CsfanNH on Jul 23, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

I have never really read anything by Celticsthug; but I too really appreciate how this was handled!

For those wanting their own blog: try livejournal.com or blogger.com… You can start one there no problem.

Really!

by jaketwice on Jul 23, 2007 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh, why even give him this type of exposure? He’s a clown, and he has been proven to be a fraud from the beginning.

Ain’t that right, Ryen Gomes?

by CelticBalla32 on Jul 23, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

I went to the site and checked it out, He will do well.

by CfanMissippi on Jul 23, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

jeff, this is a brilliant solution for a potential problem. you handled this beautifully and with grace.

thank you for helping celticsblog avoid the nastiness that occurred over celticthug in realgm.

by hwangjini_1 on Jul 23, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Wow… Somebody on CT’s blog just wrote “I believe everything that comes out of his mouth”. I don’t think I can think of a single person on this earth that I would say that about.

by Roy_Hobbs on Jul 23, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions