Ground Rules

Welcome to The Joy of Sox.

Comments are welcome. You don't have to be a Red Sox fan, but it helps! (Don't forget your diaper!)

1. Be civil. If you disagree with something, discuss the comment, not the commenter. Personal insults and ad hominem attacks, as well as any bigotry, sexism or racism, will be deleted.

1a. Continued inability to act in a civilized manner will result in your being banned. If you are banned, you are banned forever, even if your later attempts to comment conform to the rules. It's not my job to teach you how to act like an adult.

2. If you make a claim, someone may ask you to back it up with some evidence. Do not be offended; you are not being attacked. We like facts.

3. Ideally, comments should be a bit more substantial than "Manny roools!!1!" or "Yankees suck" -- although both of these statements are true. (This does not apply to game threads.)

4. Offering political comments is not a good idea, unless you share my opinions. (Be sure you know what they are.)

5. When it comes to baseball, however, feel free to disagree with me. (But see #2)

6. If you are confused by such terms as Lyndon, Sexy Lips, Oatmeal, CI and Fruitbat, consult the Glossary.

7. Suggestions and/or questions? Email.

8. Play Ball!