personally, i wouldn't make fun of someone's face like that, but i wasn't really offended by it.

on another note, AN has become very argumentative and hateful as of recently, mostly in diaries... what's up with that? we're winning, guys, BE HAPPY!

I also compared Shelton to Alfred E. Newman.  These are fictional characters and I'm just having fun poking fun at our opponents.  I doubt Shelton will ever know that anyone ever compared him to Sloth or Alfred E. Newman.  I saw Shelton a while ago and the first thought I had was, "That dude looks just like Sloth or Alfred E."

I'm sorry you took offense to it, but it's not like Shelton is on the site.  Although knowing sports locker rooms, I imagine some of his teammates may have already made the connection and call him Alfred or even sloth.

There's a big difference between calling people idiots on the site who will most definitely read it and making a look-a-like comparison.  I'm  still not entirely clear how it's a joke about disfigurement?

And the only times I've deleted posts that say the A's suck is when people say it over and over without anything to back up their argument.

besides, how was blez to know that mr. shelton's mom reads his blog?  i ask that question in a lighthearted un-hateful way, and add that mr. shelton is a fine strapping young man, who would look good if only he was dressed in a more green and gold uniform.

Sloth isn't nearly that ugly.

And, I hate to say it, but you're most hateful to be inferring that Shelton is 'disfigured'. He's just unfortunate-looking, perhaps a little ugly, but can't you take your bigotry and allow him to live his life with the sad cards God dealt him without your abuse?

Honestly Blee... "disfigured?" He's just ornery, that's all.

1. "In my humble opinion" (always followed by an arrogant opinion)
   
2. "Now no one likes a good laugh more than I do, but..." (always followed by complaint showing that everyone likes a good laugh more)
   
3. "I'm no prude, but..." (always followed by complaint proving prudishness)
   
4. "I'm not a tight-ass, but..." (always followed by complaint proving tightness of ass)

Blez' analogy was far from insulting. It suggested that even if you have teeth in odd places or a relief map for a face, you too could lead the league in hitting in July. And that's inspirational for all of us who have more nipples than ears.

Also, if you want a really seriously serious blog....well....AN might not be the BEST of places. (you know, chick talk...<ahem>)
I say, just relax, dude. Goofing about and chatting about player's asses can actually be fun. (IMO....but maybe I'm biased.)

1. Those who like to make lists
   
2. Those who can't count