Peace Out

[NM1965]

Well for a so-called "nothing burger" it sure seems that getting rid of reactions pissed off a significant chunk of the forum. That's not a nothing burger. Seems like it just gets rid of another thing some people around here apparently enjoy, and reducing user's enjoy is a great way to lose users. Losing users = losing eyeballs looking at ads = losing money. 

Seems like a dick tactic on the part of admins, that will certainly drive people away. Too bad, we already lost one wrestling forum, this might be the beginning of the end for this forum. 

[Idaho]

I may have missed something because I haven't been on here as much recently, but why were reactions taken away, or does anyone know? 

[Gene Mills Fan]

6 minutes ago, Idaho said:

I may have missed something because I haven't been on here as much recently, but why were reactions taken away, or does anyone know? 

i had a guess an hour ago page 1

[ionel]

Well the silly thing is if Bob was pissed at an individual(s) he could've just sent them to the Zoo or taken award their reactions instead of the entire board's.  

[ionel]

8 minutes ago, Idaho said:

I may have missed something because I haven't been on here as much recently, but why were reactions taken away, or does anyone know? 

 

[MPhillips]

22 minutes ago, NM1965 said:

That's not a nothing burger.

It is. It's a f'ing smiley face...

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

This is not a thread about wrestling and should not be posted in the college wrestling forum.  This is a personal beef that should be settled privately.  Just my humble opinion.

[nhs67]

I hope he reads this over the course of the next few hours and kindly remembers to shoot me his email, so I have it.

[Gene Mills Fan]

16 minutes ago, ionel said:

Well the silly thing is if Bob was pissed at an individual(s) he could've just sent them to the Zoo or taken award their reactions instead of the entire board's.  

more traction = more $$period   if it was your business??

[NM1965]

46 minutes ago, bnwtwg said:

This really stinks. Thank you for all that you have done @Wrestleknownothing you are a treasure that this sport so sorely needs. This is yet another example of this sport systemically tripping over itself in pretty much every facet. You bring modern functions through a data-driven manner while simultaneously making it digestible for the average fan who isn't technically savvy. I really hope we can see your return one day and you continue to inspire others to grow themselves personally and professionally.

From one data nerd to another: Left join or right join, inner or outer, I always appreciate the relationship. Have yourself a well deserved swim.

[MPhillips]

6 minutes ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

This is not a thread about wrestling and should not be posted in the college wrestling forum.  This is a personal beef that should be settled privately.  Just my humble opinion.

STFU

[nhs67]

15 minutes ago, ionel said:

 

The first dozen(ish) posts on this are actually super helpful.

*were helpful

[nhs67]

1 minute ago, MPhillips said:

STFU

[Gene Mills Fan]

10 minutes ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

This is not a thread about wrestling and should not be posted in the college wrestling forum.  This is a personal beef that should be settled privately.  Just my humble opinion.

please go retire yourself on the NWT

WKN is well respected right here!!!

Edited November 7, 2025 by Gene Mills Fan

[bnwtwg]

38 minutes ago, nhs67 said:

I hope he reads this over the course of the next few hours and kindly remembers to shoot me his email, so I have it.

I would settle for a social media handle to continue following all the good work.

[2001Hokie]

Just now, bnwtwg said:

I would settle for a social media handle to continue following all the good work.

Just go to the PSU board.  He's active there 

[ScottishSteel]

1 minute ago, 2001Hokie said:

Just go to the PSU board.  He's active there 

He typically posts his data on the Penn St and Iowa boards

[Hammerlock3]

2 hours ago, MPhillips said:

Absolutely no drama. 

The overreaction to missing reactions is juvenile. Especially considering we have the same reactions...

how am i supposed to win the day now?!?!?!

[bnwtwg]

2 minutes ago, 2001Hokie said:

Just go to the PSU board.  He's active there 

It's the principle of the matter.

[2001Hokie]

Just now, bnwtwg said:

It's the principle of the matter.

Understood...but it's a forum on the internet, and an argument about emojis...not much principle to stand on.  

Argue with your time spent elsewhere if you want to hold up your principles.

[ionel]

19 minutes ago, Hammerlock3 said:

how am i supposed to win the day now?!?!?!

I think we are now giving every day to MP till we get our reactions back ...

...think about that ...  

[D3 for LU]

Peace out to YOU WKN... really sad to see you leave, but much joy IF you return!

D3

[CHROMEBIRD]

3 hours ago, Gene Mills Fan said:

I was afraid of this not seeing any posts and even asked if you may have martyred yourself. Please remember that the people here have even anointed you the best most professional poster. You were a scapegoat.  Bob and the staff figured that the total posts were less because these reactions do not count as posts. They will not change this so do not martyr yourself for this reason, its purely business as usual. If you I'm going too (watch out for Blue Viking)

I was wondering what happened to the reax feature. If what you are saying is true, the folks running analytics on this site need to bring on people who know what they're doing. On every other site and especially social media and pseudosocial sites (like message boards), reactions = engagement and are monetized accordingly, along with active user base, views, session time, ARPU/CTR, and a lot of other things besides "posts". If they need the revenue to keep this forum going, they're letting those dollars slip away. 

 

That being said:

@Wrestleknownothing have you ever considered starting your own online wrestling forum? I'm sure there are folks here who would be happy to help get it up & running, moderated, maintained, etc. if it meant being able to read and interact with your posts/content (and a more equitable balance of user-generated content vs. features). You add a lot to this board.

[1032004]

1 hour ago, ScottishSteel said:

He typically posts his data on the Penn St and Iowa boards

What are those now?  Do you not have to pay?

[PortaJohn]

3 hours ago, ionel said:

Don't want to see you go.  Take a break and come back soon, at least by Jan for the real season.

In the meat time ... swim well my friend!   

Are we even sure he swam?  Just completed investigative work for the Intermat admins and found no record of Wrestleknownothing, Wrestle Know Nothing, nor Wrestle Knownothing ever competing in any swimming events from the yutes level all the way up to olympics.