Please Read Before Creating New Thread (UPDATE: 2/5)

JSM · Last edited by JSM on Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:34 pm; edited 4 times in total

I understand we get a lot of new members, which can result in a lot of new threads. In an attempt to keep there from being 20 duplicate threads per day and to keep forum from becoming a complete mess, here is a little guide that will help new members and old members alike.

Before you click on this button:

please go through the following list:

-Is this topic directly related to today's Laker game? If the answer is yes, then the post should be made in the Gameday forum under the topic for that particular game. Is your thread one made out of frustration over a play or call during the game? If the answer is yes, then your post could either go in the gameday thread or the Official Whine, Moan, Complain Thread. Is the thread discussing the particular success/struggle that a player had in that game? If the answer is yes, then try the gameday thread or one of the several player threads floating around in the Lakers Discussion Forum. Such as: All things you love and hate about LO, Official Jordan Farmar Appreciation Thread, and Official DJ Mbenga Thread. I believe nearly all of the Lakers have one. If you don't see one on the first couple pages of Lakers Discussion, all it takes is a little searching. Just type in the player's name or a combination of the player's name and "thread" or "official," odds are you'll find something. Look for a thread with several pages and then bump that thread on up to the first page.

-Why was my topic discussing the game locked, but his wasn't? Look at the content. If your thread is about how Luke choked on the last play of the Cavs game, it will be locked. But if someone else posts a thread that discusses Luke's constant choking in clutch situations, such as this one: Walton's Clutch Moments," then odds are that it will probably stay opened. If that isn't the case, then there is also a chance that the staff has overlooked the thread or haven't gotten to moving it to the Graveyard yet. If you believe that to be the case, feel free to contact a staff member with a link to a certain thread and we will lock and move it, if needed.

- Is this signing a possibility? First, I would check out ESPN's Free Agent Listing. There you can see who's restricted, who can opt out, and who is free to walk. It's broken down by team and couldn't be any easier to read.
Next, check out Hoops Hype's contract page. This shows you what each player earned this past season. By skimming that, you'll be informed on what players are out of reach and what are possible targets. For instance, Gilbert Arenas earned a hair under $12 million, so signing him with the MLE is out of the question. Or that DeSagana Diop won't be available for the veteran minimum because he earned just over $2 million this year. Yes, some players will take pay cuts but these are typically elder players who have already had their big pay days (Grant Hill), so use some common sense to figure that one out.

-Is this trade a possibility? You can use Real GM trade checker or ESPN's trade machine. They aren't entirely accurate, but they should give you a ballpark. For example it will tell you that you can't trade Coby Karl for Jason Kidd because their contracts are continents apart. You can also reference Patrica's contract page and calculate the figures yourself.

-Why did my proposed trade/rumor/suggested signing thread get locked? Odds are there is already a thread about it. Take 20 seconds and scroll through pages one and two of Lakers Discussion, see if any of the thread titles could perhaps be related to the topic you wish to discuss. Want to do us all a favor and dig a little deeper, just to be sure you didn't overlook the thread? Then use the CL search function.
If that isn't the case, then it was probably so preposterous (Vlad for Bron) that it couldn't be taken seriously and was viewed as a joke or if you post those type of threads frequently for kicks then it could be viewed as spam and that is not permitted at Clublakers and could result in a warning. You can post all your unrealistic proposals in the Groundless Trade & free agent signing Idea Thread located in the Lakers Trade Rumors forum.

-I have a question that wasn't answered in this. I'll add to this tutorial if needed, but odds are Larry Coon can answer it for you. So, you might want to check out his salary cap FAQ thread: Click me. It has a table of content, if you can't find it that way, hit ctrl + f and type in what you're looking for.

So guys...let's strive for intelligent in-season discussion, proposals, suggestions, and ideas.

Now post away.

But before you do, also remember.....

Klewfish · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject:

This is exactly what we needed.
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Helljumper · Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 8651 Location: Riverside, CA

Wait, so we are allowed to create threads for realistic trade proposals with no backbone unless that trade proposal (or a similar one) has already been made? I thought that suggestions like that have to go into the Groundless Trade Idea thread.

Are we also allowed to create threads discussing how a specific free agent that we can realistically get fits into the team? (Or what other fans think about them?)
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Klewfish · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject:

flexxdzl · Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 5270

Imma do my best this summer..not to create threads..and try to post in some that's already there.

This off season is going to be even longer than last years..and the rumors and the insiders and the false alarm ect...is going to be outrageous

gill · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject:

I barely make any threads, but this is a much needed "guideline". I wish it can be updated when it comes to the Kobe Hate/Love threads we've been having lately.
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PhifeDogg76 · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:07 am Post subject:

im guessing not too many of the new people have been in this thread ....... AT ALL freak2

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ADT · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject:

People please stop making threads that are gonna get locked right away! Please! bang

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Chicano · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:59 am Post subject:

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im new here.....just trying out this
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Chicano · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:49 am Post subject:

^ whut up homie! come by more often! bow

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Problem is most of the people that are creating the same threads won't read this because they don't read the front page anyway. There should be a thread approval process like they do on Myspace with messages that way the Mod's can approve any thread trying to be created of course that would mean more work for the Mod's.
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Kwame's Cake · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:

Sticky this thread... NOW! jam2

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PhifeDogg76 · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject:

KGB · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject:

Wasn't this stickied? and why is it bumped?
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missmyzte · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject:

I love the topics in LD ...
When I miss a Lakers game, I just go to LD and look at the topics. If they all start with "Trade XXX because he sucks", then I know the Lakers lost. If they all start with "Official XXX appreciation thread", then I know the Lakers won.
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crucifixion · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject:

Nissan · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:47 am Post subject:

BDG, I found the thread. man1

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BDG · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:55 am Post subject:

Thanks for the bump -- saved me some time.

Please read guys.

Also, if it hasn't been mentioned, I encourage you to use the Search feature to make sure you're not posting a duplicate topic . . . furthermore, if a topic can go into Gameday as a reply, please keep it there.

Thanks you.
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Nissan · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:03 am Post subject:

Nissan · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject:

Stop overreacting and creating new threads. bang

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We need a rule that only mods and allowed members can create topics. This is unreal.
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strikemode14 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject:

This is beyond ridiiclous and it's not that hard of a concept.
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Nissan · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject:

BDG, I told you we need a minimal post count to create a new topic. bang

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BDG · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

Vasashi17 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject:

If a select few of members don't like our policies after game day, then leave.

CL.com isn't for you.
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