Greetings Chiefs Fans!  Your friendly, neighborhood Broncos Blogger over at MileHighReport here.  I posted the following post on MHR as a set of guidelines for any fan of the Broncos, or any other team, that wants to talk some smack in 2008.  Consider it an open invitation to visit MHR and get involved with some inter-divisional smack talk.  These rules are by no means meant to circumvent what Chris is doing here at AP, though every interaction I have had with Chris and everyone here at AP has been first-class.  I am simply looking to make all of you aware of how I'd like things to run at MHR in regards to smack talk and rivalry debate.  The guideline below work both ways, meaning I expect readers of MHR to treat your with the same respect, whether it is here at AP or over at MHR.

1.  Keep It Business, Never Personal - This is the most important rule.  So important, in fact, I am going to post it twice.  I am all for good-natured smack talk about each others team's, players, logos, colors, cheerleaders, cities, etc.  What I do not want to see are personal attacks at specific people on this site, either "friend or foe".  This site was founded on the premise that it would be a safe haven for positive talk and comment about the Broncos and NFL in general.  I want to keep it that way.  Have an opinion, debate, disagree and move on.  DO NOT ATTACK ANYONE ON THIS SITE or you will get banned.  If you want to have flaming wars with other fans there are plenty of message boards that can help you with that.

1.  Keep It Business, Never Personal - This is the most important rule.  So important, in fact, I am going to post it twice.  I am all for good natured smack talk about each others team's, players, logos, colors, cheerleaders, cities, etc.  What I do not want to see are personal attacks at specific people on this site, either "friend or foe".  This site was founded on the premise that it would be a safe haven for positive talk and comment about the Broncos and NFL in general.  I want to keep it that way.  Have an opinion, debate, disagree and move on.  DO NOT ATTACK ANYONE ON THIS SITE or you will get banned.  If you want to have flaming wars with other fans there are plenty of message boards that can help you with that.

2.  Keep The Smack Talk In Fan-Posts - The Fan-Post section is for you, the fans.  If you want to come over and talk some trash during the season that's fine, just keep it over here.  Some visitors to the site simply want to talk about the broncos and not get involved with fans from other teams.  They need to be able to have a choice in the matter.  Comments within posts on the Front Page are to remain on-topic.  Use the Fan-Posts to create Smack-Talk posts and comments.  This goes for fans of both sides.  Again, refer to Rule #1.  Personal Attacks in either location will not be tolerated.

Now, that doesn't mean a rival fan cannot comment in a Front Page post.  Feel free.  Just keep it on topic with the post and above the belt.

See, that wasn't so bad!!  I want this site to have fun this season, and I think the interaction between fans provides an excellent opportunity for conversation and debate.  Just try and keep it clean and never, ever, ever let it get personal!  If anyone has any questions or comments about this policy, please email me -- milehighreport@gmail.com

Good Luck in 2008, except for 2 weeks, of course!  :)