Dmelt - this isn't because of the "internet" or lack of threads. Right now, it just is what it is with the way this forum hands out infractions/bans. I don't think we have to go wild but there is nothing wrong with attempting to weed out the idiots who continually can't keep it on subject and offer little to the hockey talk. A few bad apples can ruin it for the whole bunch sometimes (or maybe they are just ruining it for me). Was just my simple opinion. There was plenty of good hockey talk a year or so ago, but it has gone to the way of the trolls more and more. Some of the threads we have on the main page are complete troll threads and they are still allowed to be put up and kept up. Flat out, some of the responses in this thread are just proof to my original post and I think anyone can see that.
One thing I wanted to see last year was almost the opposite of creating more threads. I feel like there are several stories that aren't news worthy but are probably worthy of a post. A simple "Blackhawks Team Discussion" or "Blackhawks in the News" as a sticky would allow for these links, ideas, thoughts, etc to be posted that aren't thread worthy but are maybe worthy of a good ready or a quick mention. I don't think we need a thread for every single time a player is sent down, brought up, has the flu, is doing a signing, etc but having a catch all type of thread might allow for these quick posts.
