You gentlemen have a good thing going on here, why let outside influences change the way you enjoy a forum or the way you prepare for a season?
You come here to discuss your passion of Softball - and I am honestly impressed in the discussions and moves you guys are making in the off season, keep it up.
No matter what you do, there will always be those in the bleachers criticizing every move you make - you are under their microscope - these people are always trying to hold you back from actually progressing in what ever you choose to do.
Their words ring in the back of your minds - you start to second guess yourself - you begin to over-think what you post in fear of what will be used as "ammo" ....don't worry about it - don't worry about them, speak freely here and continue the open discussions.
What takes place on North Star Series is for entertainment - what happens here changes the game - you are all moving in a positive direction - don't let outside influences disturb your way of thinking.
Best of luck in 2014 fellas.