Because you’re the sweetest guy around, Paul.  That’s why.

Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 09/03/10 at 12:29 PM ET

Thanks Paul,

but I think it’s stupid you need to even answer these questions (at least other than the first and second last ones I guess).

Oh, and on your last question you put in a semi-colon on ‘don’t’ instead of an apostrophe.

Posted by NathanBC on 09/03/10 at 12:40 PM ET

will you still IP-ban users who post things you don’t like?

Posted by stinky fish taco on 09/03/10 at 01:48 PM ET

I don’t ban people for things I don’t like,  However, they will be banned if there comments are rude, crude or just childish.

Remember, each KK blogger does control the comments in their own blog, but I can also step-in if I feel a need to do so.

Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 09/03/10 at 12:52 PM ET

Paul, we <3 you! Thanks for building the Empire that we are all just happy to live in.

Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 09/03/10 at 01:01 PM ET

I try to run a ‘clean’ website, meaning no pop-up ads, no auto-play video or audio ads.  Yes, those ads do pay more per 1000 views, but I don’t appreciate those types of ads and I don’t think you do either.

you also make more money out of a lot of people doing it this way..

i don’t ad-block this site becuase you don’t run that crap. if you did run those ad’s, i’d be blocking all ads on your site…

Posted by Pharazon from England on 09/03/10 at 01:05 PM ET

It’s a wonder what acting in a civilized matter can get you in life sometimes, and I have no reason to doubt Paul has acted reactionarily, irrationally, unfairly, or in an uncivilized manner on his website.

Posted by NathanBC on 09/03/10 at 01:07 PM ET

Paul, you do a fantastic job and your site is still the basic staple through which I get my hockey news.  I can’t thank you often enough for running things around here as well as you do while maintaining that openness with the readers.

Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 09/03/10 at 01:11 PM ET

Geez, can’t believe A2Y causes that much of a stir. In case people haven’t noticed, there’s been a strong presence from fans of a number of other teams in the sub-blogs of KK for quite some time. Sure, the new customization features will be great, but fact of the matter is each post shows what section it’s from, and it’s very easy to just… uh… not click the “Continue Reading” link if you don’t want to hear what The Chief and VooX have to say.

Posted by Nathan from the scoresheet! on 09/03/10 at 01:15 PM ET

Keep up the good work Paul. You’re running a great site and we all appreciate it a lot

Posted by Andy from FightNight on 09/03/10 at 01:26 PM ET

Will you still tolerate homophobic suggestions from your bloggers?

Posted by Claude from Colorado on 09/03/10 at 01:46 PM ET

What’s the policy on homophobia on your site, Claude from Colorado? VERY SOON you’ll be able to block homophobes (as will I). Is that not enough? If not, post the URL for your meta-blog and I’ll check it out.

Posted by redxblack from Akron Ohio on 09/03/10 at 01:57 PM ET

A true and sincere thanks from here Paul. This place is absolutely a must visit for me daily even when I’m not posting a thing.

Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 09/03/10 at 02:01 PM ET

Will you still tolerate homophobic suggestions from your bloggers?

Posted by Claude from Colorado on 09/03/10 at 02:46 PM ET

Not the place to discuss this.  If you want to though, feel free to email the blogger in question and :cc me too.

Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 09/03/10 at 02:02 PM ET

Re: the 2nd question: sure, freedom of speech, but A2Y is home to a lot of homophobic, childish, occasionally racist, ignorant speech.  And sure, these fools revel in their ignorance, but the rest of us with some idea of civilisation are looking forward to that block feature, Paul. 

But, I do think you don’t get enough credit for running the best overall hockey site on the web, even with those morons around, this is the only site I check daily for a hockey fix.  Thanks, Paul.

Posted by Ransacker on 09/03/10 at 02:07 PM ET

Re: the 2nd question: sure, freedom of speech, but A2Y is home to a lot of homophobic, childish, occasionally racist, ignorant speech.

So do the main KK comments.  Paul just cleans them up.  A2Y rarely ever censors anything.  Personal choice.  You don’t like it?  Don’t read the blog.  It’s that simple.

To be honest, VooX’s attempt to skewer Albom (as if Albom isn’t already a joke) irks me more than anything else that’s been said or done on A2Y.  But to each his own.

Nobody’s making you guys read anything.  Remember that.

Posted by Primis on 09/03/10 at 02:31 PM ET

I think the way you run this site is universally admired, Paul, but each time you announce upcoming changes I get nervous.  It has happened so many times, and always worked out, that I am actually looking forward to the changes you have upcoming.

I think your readers will eventually regret blocking certain blogs or commenters.  Even the most annoying of your contributors occasionally come up with gold.  I will think long and hard before blocking any of them, simply because the author and/or the reader are both expected to have bad days.

Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 09/03/10 at 02:38 PM ET

Posted by Ransacker on 09/03/10 at 03:07 PM ET

It’s dangerous to throw a group of people into one bucket.  I’ve met some very intelligent people on the A2Y boards.

Posted by eyesris from Asheville, NC on 09/03/10 at 02:39 PM ET

Thanks for everything Paul. You’re the man.

Btw, I have adblocker running on my browser. Does that effect your ad revenue? I can turn it off when I visit.

Posted by Osrt on 09/03/10 at 02:40 PM ET

Thanks for everything Paul. You’re the man.

Btw, I have adblocker running on my browser. Does that effect your ad revenue? I can turn it off when I visit.

Posted by Osrt on 09/03/10 at 03:40 PM ET

Yes it does but the decision is up to you.  I would never tell someone to turn off adblocker.

Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 09/03/10 at 02:42 PM ET

Paul, you’re the Emperor! Thank you for my ability to open just one site and knowing out all the news instead of surfing dozens of blogs and a bunch of portals. Keep it up!

Posted by Hawk from Moscow, Russia on 09/03/10 at 03:26 PM ET

I really do not understand what is so difficult about not reading Abel to Yzerman or any of the other blogs here if you know you do not like the blog and/or some of the people who comment.  I guess some people just like to complain.  Repeatedly.  This is just my opinion, but It becomes tiresome to read the same complaints by the same people over and over, when Paul has explained his stance on A2Y several times previously.  As others have said, if you don’t like it, don’t read it.  There are several blogs here that I don’t read because I’m not interested in the team, or I don’t care for the blogger. 

Paul, thank you for all that you do.  Your site is one I visit multiple times a day, all year long.  You are a class act, and I appreciate all the work you put into this site.

Posted by Forlorn in VA on 09/03/10 at 03:59 PM ET

Great Job Paul, steady as she goes….....

BTW Paul, Heidi Androl wouldn’t happen to be one of these new Bloggers would she?

Posted by Lindas1st from New England on 09/03/10 at 05:20 PM ET

I think the way you run this site is universally admired, Paul, but each time you announce upcoming changes I get nervous.

Me too. For instance, I’m not a fan of TPSH, but won’t block him, because the comments are usually very good.

Btw, I have adblocker running on my browser. Does that effect your ad revenue? I can turn it off when I visit.

Sorry, Paul, but me too. I tried going adblock-free but it took too long to load pages (it sounds like a lame excuse, but we do have a depressing slow internet down here).

And of course, thanks for the site. Not only for the freak 19s (and introducing me to some amazing fake [not anymore] friends), but for your great knack for finding news. KK is my main hockey site by site, and your credibilty is always way up high.

Thanks and congratulations.

Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 09/03/10 at 05:34 PM ET

Even the most annoying of your contributors occasionally come up with gold.  I will think long and hard before blocking any of them, simply because the author and/or the reader are both expected to have bad days.

Posted by HockeyTownTodd from A. K. A. NostraGrampus on 09/03/10 at 03:38 PM ET

I was thinking the same thing, Gramps.  I don’t know if I’ll outright block anything (not counting a couple clear and obvious troll who need to go) because you never know what you’ll miss.

I do have to say, I like the looks of the new bloggers so far.  Here’s hoping they all stay active.

Posted by Primis on 09/03/10 at 06:55 PM ET

Paul, This my second favorite blog on the planet. If I need Sabres news I go elsewhere. If I want honest accurate news about any other nhl topic, I visit you. Yes, I understand this place has a heavy Red Wings slant. So What. I recommend this place to fans from every team. You write quality pieces and the rest of your writers are talented and mostly entertaining. Keep up the good work and thanks. Don’t change a thing.

Posted by danabob on 09/03/10 at 07:58 PM ET

I try to run a ‘clean’ website, meaning no pop-up ads, no auto-play video or audio ads.  Yes, those ads do pay more per 1000 views, but I don’t appreciate those types of ads and I don’t think you do either.

And thank god for that one; I visit this site so many times I might as well make it my homepage.  I’d be heartbroken if video scurrying away from my mouse cursor suddenly plastered the site and marred all that good content.

Keep up the good work, Paul, the site’s in good hands.

And do get some rest every now and then.

Posted by Hippy Dave from Portland by way of Detroit on 09/04/10 at 07:15 AM ET