Die by the Blade FAQ

Q.  What is Die by the Blade?

A.  Die by the Blade is a SB Nation blog for Buffalo Sabres fans.  It is a community for fans to stay informed a speak their mind.  It is the first ever hockey blog to be a part of SB Nation.

Q.  Is Die by the Blade affiliated with the NHL or the Buffalo Sabres?

A.  No.  Die by the Blade is a fan site on SB Nation that has absolutely no affiliation with the NHL or the Buffalo Sabres.

Q.  Who runs Die by the Blade?

A.  My name is David Oleksy and my screen name is David O.  Since we are all friends here you can call me D.O. as all my friends do.

Q.  I love the Sabres and have been looking for a site like this how do I become active?

A.  In order to post a comment or diary you need to register for the site.  In order to register you need to click "create account" in the menu on the top right corner.  On the "create account" page you type in a user name, e-mail address, and a password.

Q.  I don't like giving out my e-mail address is there anyway I can register without it?

A.  Unfortunately there isn't.  I can promise that you will never receive any spam mail from the site.  If you do you have permission to hunt me down and kill me.  The purpose of the e-mail address is to simply verify it is valid and avoid spammers from ruining our community.

Q.  You said something about a diary, what is that?

A.  Diaries are what makes SB Nation unique.  It is basically a blog within a blog.  It gives you the fan an opportunity to make your voice heard and other members of the community can comment on them.  The best part is the best diaries can be published to the front page by me.  If you need information on how to post a diary see the link in the menu on the top right corner.

Q.  How do I post a comment?

A.  You need to be registered to post a comment.  Once you have registered you are ready to comment.  In the post you want to comment on you click where it reads comment at the bottom of the post.  Next you will click where it reads "post a comment".  Type in a subject and then a comment.  After you have wrote a comment click on preview.  If it looks good and you are satisfied click on post comment.  The last thing to do is check back to say what everyone else has to say.

Q.  Can I use foul language?

A.  The answer is yes if it has substance.  I will not tolerate foul language if it is pertaining to the topic at hand.

Q.  What do I do if someone posts a comment I don't like?

A.  I suggest trying to rationalize with the person who wrote it first.  If that fails you can e-mail me by using the "Contact US" section and I will review the situation.

Q.  I have a blog, will you link to it?

A.  The simple answer is yes but there are rules.  I use my blogroll as my daily reading list so it has to be updated often and I also prefer that you have established yourself as a blogger because I don't like updating the list daily if you quit.

Q.  How can I support die by the Blade?

A.  The best way to help Die by the Blade succeed is to be an active member of the community.  In other words, comment often and write diaries.  If you want to contribute with money the best thing you can do is support the sponsors on the page by clicking through and buying things you might like.