GONYK wrote:Hey folks, Leon Rose doesn't do State of the Team offseason pressers, but we do.
As we head into the offseason, it’s time to level with each other. Not just about the Knicks, but about this community.
This board has long been one of the most passionate, thoughtful fan spaces on RealGM. But recently, the energy has shifted. Threads are getting hijacked. Constructive posters are checking out. And too often, the discourse feels more like Twitter than the board we’ve all helped build.
That’s on all of us. Including the mod team.
Where We Fell Short
We’ve let too much slide.
- We waited too long to step in when threads were derailed or dominated by personal agendas.
- We allowed sniping and one-note posting to go unchecked.
- And we didn’t do enough to protect the quality voices that make this place great.
That silence let the floor drop. And for that, we own it.
What’s Not Working
- Agenda posting: If your post could’ve been copy-pasted into any thread for the last 6 months, it’s probably not helping the conversation.
- Personal shots: Debate the point. Don’t attack the poster.
- Performative outrage: Passion is part of Knicks fandom. But constant heat with no light is pushing smart voices out of the room.
What’s Changing
We’re not trying to sterilize the board. Knicks fans are supposed to be loud, sharp, and opinionated. But we are recommitting to holding the line:
- Stronger enforcement on trolling, repetition, and personal attacks.
- Agenda behavior (even subtle) will be flagged and addressed.
- Thread quality will be moderated more actively. That means faster locks, splits, and warnings when conversations spiral.
We’ll also be posting clearer community guidelines soon, so expectations are transparent across the board.
What We Want More Of
- Posts with thought, context, stats, perspective, or at least a fresh lens.
- Disagreement that sharpens the conversation, not dulls it.
- The return of quality posters who’ve been lurking or gone quiet. Your voice still matters here.
And we want to be crystal clear on this point:
There is zero tolerance for any denigration, implied or direct, toward marginalized communities.
That includes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of bigotry.
It doesn’t matter if it’s dressed up as sarcasm, dog whistles, or off-topic “jokes.”
It will be dealt with and repeat offenders will be removed.
This forum is for everyone. If that’s a problem for you, this isn’t the place for you.
To the Vets, the Lurkers, and the Frustrated
If you've held back because the climate felt hostile, we hear you. We let some of that fester. That changes now.
And to the folks who have stayed committed to quality posting even when it felt thankless: thank you. You've carried this place.
Our Ask to the Community
This isn’t just about moderation. It’s about all of us.
We’re stepping up. But we need you to step up with us.
If you want this board to be smart, fun, and worth your time, help us protect that. Lead with curiosity. Respect the posters around you, even when you disagree. If something feels off, report it. And most importantly, contribute in a way that adds to the signal, not just the noise.
We’ll do our part. Please do yours.
Final Word
We all want the same thing: a Knicks team that competes, earns respect, and makes us proud.
Let’s make this board the same.
We’re not here to police opinions. But we are here to protect the community. We’re asking you to help us do that together.
– The Mod Team
