Figment22 said:
Karen,
I was on the old *P Classic boards too! (I was LisaNJ back then.) So I guess I'm dated too.
I'm obviously female here as my name is in siggy. On some of the NY Yankees boards I frequent, I keep my gender a secret so I can debate with the guys without anyone knowing. Most guys think that women only like sports because they think the athletes are cute and don't respect their opinions as they would another guy. I've loved baseball since I was a little kid and truly watch (and enjoy discussing) the sport. I'm not checking out who's got the best butt!
ROFLMAO, Lisa!

Wasn't Prodigy like the original? I met a LOT of great people through the Disney boards there and one is one of my best friends to this day! (BushelBritches)
I'm laughing mainly about your sports "experiences" because I know EXACTLY what you mean! I don't post on any sports sites or anything, but when I was living in Florida, my ONLY way to see my Red Sox (ahem, yeah...imagine, we COULD have been friends! LOL) was to go out to watch them (much to my hubby's chagrin!

) and it usually took awhile to get a good debate going with anyone because I'm a chick. I once sat between two guys (through no fault or planning of my own) and they both happened to be Yankees fans (my favorite to spar with!

) and one of them told the other one when I went to the restroom, "man, she's good...I don't stand a chance! (meaning on debating some controversies)" I took that as a HIGH compliment! Of course, he wouldn't have said it to ME!
Honestly though, I'm not a psycho with it, following specific stats and all, but I DO like to know what's going on and I try to pay attention! I am currently suffering withdrawl because it's between football and baseball season, which is traditionally a very blue time for me!

I do NOT miss the Pats and I am quite happy watching any given pro game, for the most part!
Oh, and while we don't watch to check out anyone's cute butt, it is sort of a perk!
I have heard women say things like (to a foul ball WAY foul) "is that a homerun?" and to a field goal "TOUCHDOWN" so it's no wonder some of us aren't taken seriously!...
Good to see another Prodigy dinosaur! I mentioned it because I'm sure there MUST be others so hopefully they will also be brave enough to come forward!
Karen / MsDis / MrsMIB999999