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Of course the alleged lying is the worse part...But come on, Clinton lied about getting some loving and I didn't call for his head. lol That's probably not the best argument but still.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_23:37:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "a9970334de94b140765e49bda4f61b43", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159051, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158982": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I agree, Sampson should be given the chance to defend himself. The NCAA is like all monopolies, they think they are all powerful and how dare anyone question their motives, opinions and rulings. 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Fire Sampson, and hire a coach who does things the right way.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_20:36:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "4822879d8b2c942176a1e552006ae7f1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158651, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159399": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Here's the saddest thing about big time college athletics: for the coaches, the fans and the universities, it's all about them and, \"...the players don\u2019t count.\"<br><br>As far as I can tell, no one has asked this question, \"What's best for the players?\" It shouldn't be the be all and end all, but it should be a consideration.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_03:28:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "patrickdolan", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158734": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Timmy is an angry angry man. I hope he monitors his vital signs frequently. Eat Cheerios and take some aspirin to help keep your heart healthy!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_20:37:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "HoosierSmitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158722, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "160024": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I spent 6 hours yesterday reading the recruiting rules. <br><br>AMen td  Amen", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_10:41:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "543d9d77d6a1500e04ac6b85f063e54b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159807, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159637": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "This is a very flawed argument.  First, to think that all recruits will be lost because of a new coach?  It is possible that a couple might leave, but they first have to get a release from IU and I am sure the new coach will attempt to convince them to stay.  Armon Bassett and Xavier Keeling stuck around.  Keeling leaving was more of a playing time and system issue I believe.<br><br>I don't think Bassett will go anywhere, unless he just doesn't click with a new coach.  Their is no logical explanation provided as to why McGee or Holman would leave based on a new coach coming in.  With your argument it seems they would more likely stick around for a new coach with the hopes of more playing time (and no DJ or Mike White).<br><br>Did EJ come specifically for Sampson or because he was not Mike Davis?  I don't deny that the players have a relationship with KS.  However Fife, Coverdale, Moye, etc. had the same relationship with Mike Davis.  We saw the benefits of that for one season and then it led to the mess that the program finds itself in now.<br><br>You fire Sampson now because you see how the NCAA is viewing the situation after they have reacted to the original investigation and gotten additional information that solidifies the infractions.  Zero tolerance is zero tolerance.  IU should learn from past mistakes and take a harder stand when they draw a line.  If you think Sampson didn't know he was breaking special rules that were set for him, you are naive.<br><br>While a love and respect what DJ White has done for the program over the last few years, I don't see how he could be a reason for the school to possibly mortgage their future.  Also, as much as I want to see IU make a big run through March, I can't see them doing any better than the sweet 16.  I don't believe that is a good enough reason to keep KS around when I think an interim coach could possibly do the same thing.<br><br>Finally, the termination would be easily defended because the contract states that the school has the ability to fire Sampson if he is found to have broken any rules.  If you believe the program will receive sanctions then you obviously believe rules have been broken.<br><br>I apologize for the length of this post.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_08:30:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "fce513350f477e501d4ba586b22c52f8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158912, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158744": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "What is the NCAA timetable once Indiana makes a decision? Does any know this or where to get info on it? <br><br>Is it like the previous situation where the NCAA is free to make a decision on sanctions whenever it pleases? Or do they set a definitive timetable on when Indiana will find out what punishment will be handed down.<br><br>This will certainly have an impact on who we are able to bring in as the coach if Sampson gets fired. It would be nice if that coach knew what he was getting in to, as well as our recruits.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_20:40:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "HoosierSmitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159389": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I guess I should speak up as one of the \"few\" supporters of Sampson. Personally, I would paraphrase a wise man by the name of Allen Iverson when I say, \"we're talking about phonecalls. phonecalls?\" Am I the only one who believes that there are far worse things going on in college sports; and we're all appauled about Sampson and his staff making a number of calls that violated his probation. Mind you, every coach in the country made more calls than him, so what real recruiting advantage did he gain? <br><br>I understand that we have a long tradition of abiding by the rules set forth by the NCAA. I am not condoning Coach Sampson and his staffs mistake. However, as someone who just graduated from IU last year, having lived through the dismal \"Davis Era\" and the firing RMK, I'm just not ready to endure another three years of mediocrity. Recruits for next year and '10 have already gone on record as considering opening their recruitment and I would only imagine that a couple current hoosiers (crawford and bassett) would consider transfering. IMO I think suspending Sampson for the remainder of the season and bringing him back next year would keep the program where it belongs (21-4 and contending for a national championship, with top ten recruits coming in)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_03:05:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "ba6116bc412b55ff1e253f17531e25ba", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "160416": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Look at teh reason IU was in trouble in the 60's it was a bit of a different circumstances also and it dealt with not only IU but other schools as well. Maybe we forgive people to much and don't just stop and say hey...that's enough ...your gone. Yeah we keep forgiving forgiving celebs etc. Look how many times they go through rehab etc and either die or finally get it right. Maybe if we cut them loose didn't give them our money etc they'd straighten up quicker. Well we gave took KS in, knowingly under bad circumstances, and said \"you know what..we know you did this and your already in trouble but we will give you another chance...not only another chance, but at one of the biggest basketball schools in the country....with one of the best histories in basketball. \"  So actually for him already getting in trouble once I'd say we gave him a helluva chance already.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_12:19:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "992b19f4cd629016be27e7b12a94f224", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 160180, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "160673": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "i agree with your point exactly hoosiersmitty.  iu needs to unleash sampson and bring in another body so that they can re-recruit some of the players coming to iu to play for sampson.  some players are coming because it is iu, but most are coming because sampson is at the helm.  we need to let these recruits know that iu basketball is still iu basketball and that a new coach is hired and ready to make another run at a national title.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_13:34:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "83e79257fec54aa5f58bae348c15e86b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158744, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159780": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This post is directed specifically to CoveyDale.  I just wanted to thank you for being so wise as to know the exact reason why anyone supports Sampson at this point.  Omnipotence is truly a blessing that few in life receive.  It must be that all of us only care about making the final four.  It could not possibly be the fact that some of us would like to see the NCAA allegations proven before we make any decisions.  If only we were all so self-righteous as you and wanted Sampson fired as soon as IU initially self-reported the phone call violations!  You did want that right?  In the future, please refrain from making assumptions about the motivations of others.  Some of us may even be intelligent enough to distinguish between allegations and proven facts.  I am sure you are among the group of people who convicted the Duke lacrosse students (and many others who have been accused of breaking the rules or the law) without a trial.  If Sampson is proven to be liar after given his due process we must fire him.  Otherwise, everyone has a right to their personal opinions as long as they don't attack others or put words in their mouth.  If you could quit doing so in the future it would be appreciated.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_09:27:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "df05c2894421aeb91bc2f98ad3f16f01", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158501": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "iu would recieve a severe backlash if they kept sampson and the negative pr would be very tough for iu's players to handle. iu would get killed even more than they already have in the national media, and while that might not matter to some, it reflects badly upon the school and its administration. iu would lose a lot of credibility and it could really hurt the team in the long run", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:06:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "811418acf7f1505e0523451d6b7fc129", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159014": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yeah and IF KS and his wife were brother and sister he'd be the coach of kentucky.  Point is we won and are prime for another banner and once we wins it and is proved innocent all of you fire Coach people can go root for purdue and illinois.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_22:58:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "eb67d1063e1f4b158aa3244901cd4aef", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158732, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158503": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Big A-<br><br>I can't answer the first one cause I want him fired. But if he survives.....after reading your article, this is the first time I have thought about it. My reaction would be GREAT dissapointment and fear of the what I believe the NCAA will do. I believe the NCAA wants to come down hard on KS and they will do so if he is not fired which would include: Banning IU from post season play and loss of more scholarships. I think if that were to happen the FURY of the IU faithful would be ugly and they would HAVE to fire Sampson", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:07:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "b93baddd983178d438a44209feee75cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159017": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "And wouldnt a lot of those \"new\" visitors be fans of other teams watching the internet zoo like we visit <a href=\"http://catspause.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">catspause.com</a> after kentucky's latest meltdowns and illinois' boards after their last second losses?  Support IU or get bent.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_23:00:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "eb67d1063e1f4b158aa3244901cd4aef", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158722, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158897": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If KS is the coach in June when the NCAA hearing is held, it will only increase the possibility of a post-season ban as punishment, assuming the NCAA allegations be found to be true (and the NCAA hearing is being judged by the NCAA!!!).  Firing KS doesn't guarantee that a post-season ban won't happen, but at least it his firing lowers the odds.<br><br>In answer to the question, I would be shocked and disappointed if KS continued to coach this team.  It may suck for the current players, it may result in the loss of one or more recruits, and it may not relieve the wrath of the NCAA, but it's a step in the right direction...imo the only direction.  <br><br>Like y'all said the other day, one great win doesn't change Sampson's inability to play by the rules.  The NCAA has made KS public enemy No. 1 and they will punish him.  If he is employed by IU at the time, IU will suffer long-term...not to mention the continued possibility that KS will ignore NCAA regulations.  Let's  begin the process of recovering from Sampson's arrogance...watching this team play the games will help.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_21:40:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "ALH_00", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158514": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Rhoden is an awful columnist and probably only supports Sampson because he's African-American, which is who he always supports, no matter the situation. I'm honestly surprised he didn't claim we're firing Sampson because he's not white.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:12:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "3a763a42a245fdf9839179a9e25b0fe5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "160180": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yes, IU should keep him under a \"No tolerance policy.\" Any minor offense then he's gone. All of you people make this Phonegate allegations like it's the worst thing that has ever happened to basketball and the IU program. Most of you don't know or remember that IU has not always been the perfect program that you make it to be. IU was in trouble with the NCAA in the 60's. What if Sampson comes clean and said that he made a mistake and wants another chance to redeem himself? Why can't we forgive him like we forgave other stars and celebrities and people in higher positions? If we don't, then we are a bunch of hyprocrites. <br>Kelvin Sampson never paid anyone or fixed student grades. Those are major violations and grounds for termination, but phone calls-please!! The thing that he is guilty of is doing something really dumb and being very careless.<br>I can bet my house and tell you that most if not all head coaches break some type of violations that are never reported to the university or NCAA. That  is why you won't hear a coach bad mouth another one for mistakes like that. Come on Hoosier Nation, give Kelvin Sampson- one more chance. Finally, either way if Sampson resigns or gets fired, I will always be a supporter for Kelvin Sampson.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_11:22:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "MPmike1999", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159161": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Although I don't necessarily agree with you, I'm glad to see some Sampson supporters posting here, and I appreciate their input--I haven't heard it anywhere else.  I'll concede that phone calls by themselves aren't necessarily worthy of all the attention, but it's the hubris of repeating the offense and trying to get away with it that bothers me most.<br><br>One more thing--and it's admittedly selfish, but present nonetheless.  I live a thousand miles away from Indiana, and my best friends all support rival teams; thus, I'm THE Indiana fan who's left to explain and defend the team and university.  I've found I can no longer excuse or rationalize Sampson being the coach, and that hurts.  I loved watching his Oklahoma teams and was very happy to see him get the job.  I've been excited to see the quality of recruits, player development, in-game adjustments, and toughness of the team steadily improve.  At this point, however, with all the baggage, supporting Sampson has become at least as untenable as was supporting Knight back in 2000.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_00:07:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "3cc9557317f40b1586cdc09ad311a821", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159051": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I believe the previous posts reflect the fact the relatively large contingent of IU fans who aren't ready to throw Sampson out on his ass before the NCAA's allegation that he lied is proven.  As mentioned previously, the NCAA's has merely made allegations and has yet to provide proof that anything beyond what we were already aware of has gone on at IU.  One specific point of note is that according to a member of the IU Athletic Board (either currently or formerly I am not sure), whose daughter attended law school with me at IU, the issue with the t-shirt/backpack is a complete non-starter.  Every single player who attended basketball camp with Derek Elston received the same t-shirt/backpack on Sunday but Elston received his on Saturday because he was not returning to camp the next day.  This example of the inaccuracy of the NCAA's allegations perfectly illustrates why we must wait until the facts come out before jumping to any conclusions.  Prior to receiving this letter, everyone on this blog probably knew that the  NCAA had it out for Sampson.  How surprised would anyone be if some, if not all, of their allegations were false?  Especially in light of the misinterpretation (at best) by the NCAA of the Derek Elston issue.  We all have to remember, as stated by Butch Joyner, that the NCAA is a corrupt monopoly in the business of creating arcane rules that are only applied on an ad hoc basis.  Their interest in this case is not the integrity of major college sports (if so I would assume they would spend more time on more egregious issues/violations) but rather to ensure that an individual who they have a problem with is punished to a level that is not commensurate with his (or his assistant's) actions.  At this point we has IU basketball fans have two choices.  1.  Let the NCAA run roughshod over the university and a good basketball coach by suspending or firing Sampson without gathering all the facts.  2.  Stand up for our team's coach until we have evidence (not allegations) that he lied to the NCAA.  <br><br>While I know that we are all concerned with the repercussions of taking the second approach, we need to remember the nature of the organization we are dealing with and the importance of not allowing the potential for vindictive punishment to cloud our thinking.  Many organizations/individuals with better histories of honesty and integrity than the NCAA have ruined the lives of their targets with false/unproven allegations.  Need I remember everyone of Duke lacrosse?  Significantly more serious allegations that were eventually proven to be demonstrably false.  For what it is worth, the IU Athletic Board member I spoke to seemed much more concerned with the behavior of the NCAA than that of Kelvin Sampson.  Also, if it is proven that he lied to the NCAA and IU we must fire him.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_23:15:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "df05c2894421aeb91bc2f98ad3f16f01", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158651": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "1.  Saying there is no part of the fan base that would like to have Sampson stay is bullshit considering hearing the fans chanting his name at Saturday's game.<br>2.  Your 83% poll was also crap.  As I recall, you had around 800+ votes and when has any of your polls had that much participation.  I bet a lot of the votes were from fans from rival schools.<br>3.  Finally, the reaction would be vigorously disproving the ncaa's allegations after a deep run in the ncaa tourney and have an outstanding freshman class led by Ebanks come in and kick ass.<br>4.  Support IU, you sellout!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_20:01:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "eb67d1063e1f4b158aa3244901cd4aef", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158526": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Perhaps you need to take another poll. After the Michigan State game some people<br>seem to think the media and ESPN have gone over the top with this story. The poll       now on the Hoosier Scoop site shows some change. Even the articles in the Star       show comments from Purdue fans who think ESPN and Dick were shameful with         their comments.  I think if he lied he should be fired and Greenspan should go also.           If IU'S investigation this week does not support the NCAA comments that he lied            then I believe he should remain as coach until a final ruling is done in June.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:17:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "08eb53a161c88f1b0b65d5573ee8dd26", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159807": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I'm retired and worked in an industry that was considered a federal contractor by law. Without going into detail, let me say from experience these quasi-public bureacracies love to play \"gotcha.\" I feel as though the NCAA lies to congress everytime they go to the hill to beg extensions to their tax-free status. For some reason or other, lying on capital hill is no big deal, the politicians do it all the time.(That's another story for another time.) My gut feeling is Sampson is gone.  However, one needs to realize the NCAA letter is written in allegation form. They state nothing as fact. They're leaving that up to IU and thankfully, Kent and Ted are not making that decision for the university. As taxpayers, students, potential students, etc., we should be thankful the university is going slow. Ohio State let the shadow of the NCAA stampede them into a hurried and unwise decision on a basketball coach that came back to bite them in the pocketbook. For those of you wanting a quick fix to this, please send your money donations to IU for that quick and unwise move. They will need it. The lawyers love this stuff. It lines their pockets at our expense. Why do you think it takes everyone envolved so long so say something. The clock is running and the bill just keeps rising. We lose a big law suit and you'll want someone else's head. Be patient and don't let the media or the websites incite you into foolishness. Understand the legal industry will work this for what it's worth and they don't need any further help from us.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_09:35:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "c8caeaed0d88000abcf6b420eb0b61ee", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158912": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Firing Sampson now would be the worst decision we could possibly make.<br>1. We will lose ALL recruits, EBANKS, HOLLOWAY, PRITCHARD, and ROTH in addition to seeing many transfers. <br><br>2.Bassett was a Mike Davis recruit who Sampson convinced to stay, so now the man Bassett loves will be gone again. <br><br>3. Brandon McGee and Eli Holman will leave, after receiving little to no playing time, especially due to the fact that Holman is just raw not injured.<br><br>5. That leaves us with a team of Kyle Taber, JaMarcus Ellis, finklemerire, crawford, and maybe bassett.<br><br>6. You ruin the season for guys who all decided to come not only play for IU, but specifically for SAMPSON. No Sampson would have meant no Eric Gordon, so stop trying to defend how we need to get rid of Sampson for these kids. they love him and will play their best for Sampson.<br><br>7. Why fire him now when NO NEW allegations have come up? All the NCAA said was Sampson deceived them to the extent of his knowledge, it isnt like he made 500 more phone calls.  How can they prove Sampson knew he was on the 3 way call? If they had evidence, it would do them no harm to come forward with it now, surely allowing IU to make the right call.<br><br>8. DJ white will suffer greatly, and that is not fair to our senior captain.<br><br>9. We will receive sanctions regardless, what if Sampson is found innocent? How do we defend his termination? Let him stay till he is found guilty or innocent, and then make your decision McRobbie.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_21:47:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "c672b1921af1e2fdd2d9bfa14e28a32f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158657": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I think if he stays and hypothetically the allegations of lying get proved wrong, the NCAA can still punish IU for what they reported........and I think they would.....<br><br>If KS stays our ass is grass with the NCAA and I think IU knows that. New Allegations or not....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_20:04:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "b93baddd983178d438a44209feee75cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158531": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sampson is Native American.  He's not Black.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:19:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "b4a19cf472afab901956cae41ecf9c3b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158514, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158839": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "seeing the pain and devastation on kelvin\u2019s face, i just can\u2019t believe he is the horrible, devious person everyone is making him out to be. if the media weren\u2019t so eager to villianize at every opportunity, this wouldn\u2019t be that big of a deal. damn vultures.<br>first of all, these are NOT major violations. sampson did not make these phone calls, his staff did. everyone keeps talking about the impermissible calls sampson made. let\u2019s try to keep the facts straight.<br>secondly, i doubt sampson had any idea meyer gave a t-shirt and bag to elston. a t-shirt and bag!?! oh no! sampson saying hi to elston at summer camp and telling him he\u2019s the type of kid he\u2019d like to see become a hoosier\u2026 oh, the humanity.<br>third, the ncaa report was basically a reiteration of iu\u2019s findings of infractions with an ncaa caveat of \u201cwe think sampson\u2019s a big fat liar\u201d and the ncaa doesn\u2019t like being lied to. to them, it\u2019s the lie that makes it a MAJOR infraction. and we don\u2019t know for sure that sampson is lying. maybe he just isn\u2019t that bright.<br>i challenge anyone to come up with a violation that would be considered more minor than these.<br>sure, he\u2019s responsible for the actions of his staff and one assistant has been fired. let\u2019s not forget that sampson has also been adequately punished. half a million dollars, further recruiting restrictions and a loss of a scholly isn\u2019t enough? if it wasn\u2019t, iu should have fired him last fall.<br>geez, look at what happened at florida state a couple of months ago. academic fraud for half the team for crissakes! the media wasn\u2019t dragging bowden thru the mud. why not? even dave bliss didn\u2019t get this treatment. how long until al sharpton figures out a way to pile on. some perspective, people.<br>just looking at sampson and seeing how he interacts with his players, i think he\u2019s a good influence and i hate to see his heart being ripped out. i believe he loves his players more than the coaching icon preceeding him here. i\u2019ll be sorry to see him go.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_21:13:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "a152ad2343ee3012df5b3c04eaaa8b32", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158540": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "OK did anyone hear on KS radio show DJ is playing?<br>Hoop Scoop just reported it......can't find the station in Indy?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:21:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "b93baddd983178d438a44209feee75cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158541": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "What I really want to know is what is so different now than when IU came out with the results of its own investigation? Yes, yes, I know he supposedly lied according to the NCAA, but we could have made that some determination ourselves...yet many of us (myself included) just hoped and prayed that it would go away and IU's self-imposed sanctions were enough. <br><br>Instead, we allowed an assistant to be thrown under the bus. <br><br>Nothing that entirely new has come to light. The NCAA did not release anything mind blowing. Other than the allegations of lying, this is pretty much the same stuff we already knew. So why are we calling for his head now? Yes, I say he should go, but what about this now makes us say...bye bye Sampson? Is it because the NCAA now has evidence that proves he was lying, when we all probably could have figured that out ourselves? <br><br>I've tried to sit back and look at the situation and the fervor around his resignation. It just seems like when IU caught him, we said as fans \"well, he probably knew what was going on, but maybe he didn't, so we'll let it go. Yeah, we're glad you punished him IU, but he's still our coach. It was just phone calls.\" <br><br>Now it's \"Oh the NCAA dropped the hammer and he's got to go. He's a cheater and a liar and I'm not going to support this guy as our coach.\" <br><br>I still think Sampson should be sent packing, but looking back on it now, I am asking myself, why did I not voice this same disgust initially? Why would IU let him go now, when the administration did not let him go after they uncovered the violations on their own. It makes me wonder if the administration is going to step up this time and do what it probably should have done at the conclusion of its own findings. <br><br>I would not be entirely shocked if IU's president stepped up to the podium at the end of the one-week period and said. \"At this time, Coach Sampson is going to remain our coach and we will take the full 90 days to respond to the NCAA's allegations.\" In other words...at this time, we're effectively killing recruiting for the next several years at Indiana University. <br><br>Just stuff I've been thinking about ...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:22:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "HoosierSmitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158542": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The NCAA will crush us if we keep him, rather than just break our fingers.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:23:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "HoosierSmitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158503, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158927": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Originally i wanted Kelvin fired the day this came out. After seeing Kelvin around his players (Not the victory!), the love and respect that they have for each other, I hope he doesn't get fired. I don't know how he could survive, or why, but even a suspension from Friday until the end of next season would be better, in my opinion, for the program than to just fire him.<br><br>Hes such a passionate guy, who clearly loves his players, and his players clearly love him. Too bad hes too stupid not to lie.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_21:56:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "TimEOBrien", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158545": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Geez...I went on a little longer there than I knew...sorry guys....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:24:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "HoosierSmitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158932": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "this might sound really stupid to some of you true crimson and cream fans but i really do think Sampson should not be fired until after the June hearing. what if the allegations arent true and he can prove that he never lied to the NCAA about anything and can clear all of this stuff then he is still the best for the coaching position at IU all his players love him proven fact after the game this weekend. what if IU does fire Sampson who is going to be the next coach we know one thing he aint going to recruit like sampson bringing these people in that no1 really knows about like jordan crawford who if given the oppurtunity will score just as well as EJ and Jamarcus Ellis the do it all guy who is the glue to this team. i say keep Sampson and let him prove that he is right and he will bring glory back to IU basketball", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_22:00:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "9de225ee53f51b18eedf003505e2045b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159525": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "the fact is that anyone that is supporting sampson staying is doing so because they think firing him will hurt our chances at a possible Final Four/Championship run.  if this team was on (or off) the bubble right now, i doubt many of you would be defending him.  how some of you can defend a person that destroyed not only the national perception but also the integrity of our fine basketball program is beyond me.<br><br>will you still be chanting sampson's name in 2009 and 2010 when the team is handcuffed by recruiting sanctions?  will you still be chanting sampson's name if the NCAA hands down a post-season ban?  will you still be chanting sampson's name if ebanks and elston de-commit and purdue wins the big tne the next two seasons?<br><br>its all really a moot point anyway because greenspan will make his recommendation to fire sampson later this week and he will be suspended for the rest of the season.<br><br>i will continue to support this team, but only for the players because they don't deserve this.  i hope they win the big ten, i hope they go far in the tournament and i'd love it if they hung another banner.  but at the same time, i will never again support a two-time loser, cheating piece of trash like sampson.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_07:13:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "CoveyDale", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158552": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hoosiersmitty....<br>I agree 100% and I rationalized it out when IU caught in comparison to the NCAA. What has happened is this....the fear of the NCAA coming down on IU we don't want as opposed to IU coming down on IU. <br><br>We were all comfortable with the self imposed sanctions IU did on KS but now that the NCAA seems to want KS head on a platter we want nothing to do with is. Also the word \"major\" has been thrown around as a hint they are taking this waaay more seriously than IU.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_19:27:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "b93baddd983178d438a44209feee75cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158687": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "IF he stays...and that's a BIG IF....IU would become the Huggy Bear Bearcats of Cincinnati. We'd be the LAUGHING stock of the NCAA.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_20:18:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "JamesHardy", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159200": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "1) The logic would be that Senderoff was the problem, and that if you put more resources into watching Sampson and ensure that the staff he has does not even have a reputation of a \"bulldog recruiter\" like Senderoff, then maybe you can turn this around.  You would have to accept the idea that college coaches are going to challenge the rules, and it's up to the compliance office to push back hard enough.<br><br>Essentially, the logic would have to be something along the lines of not blaming Sampson for anything except hiring Senderoff (and Lopes) and putting the majority of the blame on the administration.<br><br>2) Obviously in the short term, it would be an extremely negative reaction, both from the media and the fanbase.  Imagine that we win tomorrow night; the implication would be that Sampson saved his job by winning a couple big home games.  The irrevocable message would be that, at least under the current leadership, the balance between \"winning\" and \"complying with NCAA rules\" has tipped toward the \"winning\" side at least some.<br><br>Long term, there would be a certain group (namely rival fans and antagonist talking heads) who would never acknowledge any success IU has no matter how clean Sampson is from here on out.  Given the staying power of the small group of IU fans who still think Bobby Knight may one day coach at IU, it's clear that no matter what he does, there would be a group of fans who believe that Sampson's firing or next transgression is right around the corner.<br><br>However, America and sports fans are nothing if not forgiving when forgiveness is properly asked for.  Imagine five year out.  Sampson has delivered great on-the-court success.  He has not made a single illegal phone call.  The only violations that come out of the basketball program are the secondary violations which are simply impossible to totally eradicate.  Sampson has also turned around his poor track record with graduation rates and transfers, and has stopped regularly recruiting jucos and \"kids that need a second chance.\"<br><br>Above all, imagine IU has been proactive in releasing to the public the records which prove this impeccable five year track record.  IU promptly releases to the media all of the coaching staff's phone records to back up their assurance that the staff is complying.  IU promptly releases all NCAA correspondence regarding the situation.  IU and Sampson are always available to answer questions about the mistakes made, the penalties given, and what was/is being done to correct it.<br><br>Then I can see the vast majority of IU fans re-embracing Sampson.  Then he becomes, perversely, something of a success story.  A coach from the rough and dirty Big XII comes to the B10, and after initial difficulties is forged into a model citizen.  As this process goes on, I think IU fans would begin to rally around him, especially as evidence mounts that he changed his ways.  The constant refrain of \"once a cheater, always a cheater\" from talking heads and rivals would cause IU fans to close ranks and grow defensive.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_00:30:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "tacojohn", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159589": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Great Post! After seeing the joy on Ellis's face on TV the other night after the MS Game, I'm for recruiting jucos and guys like Gordon and Ebanks hurt grad rates as well, but I can live with that as well. I have Sampson's back and I think alot of this is NCAA madness.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_08:06:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "eman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159200, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "160800": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "after reading through the posts, i think sampson should be given a chance to make his case in front of the ncaa.  we didn't fire him before, so why should we now?  there is no new evidence!<br><br>it is a tight rope that the university is walking on right now, but to let him go now just because the ncaa found the same faults which were already apparent makes iu look ridiculous.  if iu thought that what sampson did was reason for termination, then they should have done it earlier in the season.<br><br>iu had their chance to terminate him...now it should be left to the ncaa to decide iu and sampson's fate...and greenspan should suffer the consequences as well!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_14:14:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "83e79257fec54aa5f58bae348c15e86b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159083": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I'm a new visitor.  I'd been looking for a good IU blog for a while, and then Fornelli at Fanhouse linked to the site and I followed it and fell in love.  The Damon Bailey/Calbert Cheaney pictures hooked me.  :D", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_23:29:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "d69717b8f26e5773d9bdb99cc3faab86", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159017, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159724": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"first of all, these are NOT major violations\"<br><br>um, yeah they are.  you know why they are?  because sampson was on probation from the NCAA for breaking the same rules once but ignored that and tried to get away with it again.<br><br>\"sampson did not make these phone calls, his staff did.\"<br><br>yeah, you're right.  in fact, i bet sampson had zero knowledge that any of these calls were illegal.  i bet he had no idea that rob senderoff was patching him through to 3-way calls.  i mean how could he know?  it's not like he had ever been caught before doing the same....oh wait...<br><br>\"and we don\u2019t know for sure that sampson is lying. maybe he just isn\u2019t that bright.\"<br><br>best kelvin sampson excuse ever!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_09:04:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "CoveyDale", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158839, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158830": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The following is a letter i wrote to the author.  For some reason it wasn't deliverable.  I tried twice:<br><br>\"After reading your article and specially this quote, \u201cIt\u2019s a divided<br>campus here. I think the majority would want him to stay, particularly<br>after last night.\u201d, I'm wondering how hard you had to look to find someone<br>who wants Sampson to stay.  This opinion is definitely in the minority.<br><br>In all the blogs, forums, new interviews, everywhere, all that is<br>expressed in Indiana is that Sampson had been given repeated chances and<br>has knowingly and blatantly ruined IU Athletic reputation and should be<br>fire along with the Athletic director Rick Greenspan.<br><br>Maybe in New York winning will make any sin forgivable but not at Indiana<br>University.  Winning is expected but honesty is expected above all else. <br>IU had not had a violation since 1960 and has been very proud of the fact<br>that we don't cheat to win.  We win because we are the best.<br><br>This debacle might not hurt IU's national academic reputation but<br>certainly has already hurt IU's moral position everywhere.<br><br>President McRobbie needs to act immediately to let everyone know that<br>he/IU will not condone the least impropriety much less repeated<br>violations.  At least Sampson and Greenspan need to be fired immediately.<br><br>There is no doubt that Sampson is guilty.  Either he is a liar or multiple<br>recruits, parents and coaches are liars.  It is evident that Sampson is<br>the liar.<br><br>Actually much of the damage to IU has already been done.  I can't imagine<br>that Sampson's contract doesn't have a clause allowing his removal if his<br>action damage IU in any way.<br><br>It is a real shame he threw his career and IU's reputation away for<br>nothing.  He is a good coach and the team played their best game against a<br>quality opponent in the victory over MSU.<br><br>However, we must get rid of Sampson and then take our lumps and do it the<br>right way next time.\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_21:09:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "tberry", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "158705": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Perhaps longwinded, but definitely well-said.  The thought of greater NCAA sanctions and the recruiting impact of dragging this into June certainly has me scared.  I join you in kicking myself now in rationalizing away the infractions from October.  I say fire (or suspend, keeping in mind the O'Brien mess) him now, tag Dakich as the interim, and cross our fingers that they can regroup over the next couple weeks for a tourney run.  Oh, and a few lit candles at shrines for DJ White's knee couldn't hurt, either...<br><br>(Is it too early to start thinking about luring away Scott Drew for next year?  I have no idea about his contract, etc., but anyone who's pulled Baylor out of such a mess so quickly at least has to be given a look.)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_20:27:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "3cc9557317f40b1586cdc09ad311a821", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 158541, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159730": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "the best post from this entire week.  excellent.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_09:06:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "CoveyDale", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159637, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159529": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "i'm not going to lie timmy, you are the worst poster on here.  <br><br>saying that IU fans that want sampson fired are anti-IU is like saying all people that hate President Bush are anti-American.  <br><br>i only wish i could live in your Sampson-loving communist world.  tell me, will you stilll support IU when we have a new coach next season?  Or will you follow Sampson to what ever junior college gives him a third chance to coach again?", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_07:18:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "CoveyDale", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159014, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159097": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Aw, Fornelli brought you here? Fornelli's our boy at MLB FanHouse, too. <br><br>It's a small bloggernets world after all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_23:32:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "PostmanE", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159083, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "160636": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "iu would probably fair well as a top-contending team if they kept sampson on.  as for his firing i suppose he should go at this point.  if he stays iu will receive plenty of negative criticism.  these phone calls have been so blown out of proportion that iu can't afford to keep him.  after hearing dick vitale make him out to be the biggest evil-doer since satan himself on national television i would say iu needs to go ahead and throw in the towel.  at this point, even those who don't follow iu or ncaa basketball have heard how \"utterly dispicable\" his acts were (a few extra phone calls mind you...not all that dispicable).  the entire sports world is up in arms over what?  oh yeah, some phone calls.  i don't understand it.  i would like to say that he should continue as coach, but it wouldn't make the world of sports very happy with iu...so instead i say fire him...not because he did anything that i would consider devilish or because we should make everyone else happy, but because he was so foolish to place himself into this situation.<br><br>i personally think that bruce weber did more harm allowing his players and the illinois fans to act like thugs on national television than what sampson did by making a few phone calls...but then i'm not the one who will be making any decisions...and not to mention most of you believe that sampson is a cold-hearted criminal as well.  like i said before...i don't understand it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-19_13:25:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "83e79257fec54aa5f58bae348c15e86b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "159125": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have to agree, phone calls are not that big of a deal.  That is why Sampson got a pass two years ago.  But repeating the exact same violations he made at Oklahoma makes it a big deal.  (Just so we're clear, I said he should be fired in October.)  But even more than that, lying about it to IU and the NCAA is just so disgusting to me that I can't think straight because of the anger that builds up in me.  The sports of this country are being destroyed by liars (Sampson, Bonds, Clemens, Belichick) and it sickens me.  The arrogance that these people display by breaking rules, laws, and even sworn oaths honesty is purely obscene.  They deserve all the ridicule that is heaped upon them.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-02-18_23:45:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "Hoosier_Hound", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 159109, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}}, "integration": {"receiver_url": "", "theme": 4, "reply_position": false, "disqus_logo": false}, "timer": {"timer_url": "http://localhost:8005", "thread_id": "206368", "user_id": "anonymous", "forum_id": "3248", "hash": -1653030878545463357}, "thread": {"days_alive": 0, "slug": "8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221", "paginate": false, "num_pages": 1, "num_posts": 51, "per_page": 0, "total_posts": 0, "realtime_paused": true, "id": 206368, "queued": false}, "reactions_limit": 10, "context": {"show_reply": true, "use_fb_connect": true, "forum_facebook_key": "82193842f11875c4361b501c9ae15a8a", "use_yahoo": true, "subscribed": false, "use_twitter_signin": true, "use_openid": true, "realtime_speed": 5000}, "reactions_start": 0, "settings": {"debug": false, "disqus_url": "http://disqus.com", "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"}, "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"};
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	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;
	this.id = id;


	this.receiverId = receiverId;
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;

	var listener = function(e) {

		if (!that.id) {
			that.id = e.data;
			return;
		}


		var id = e.data.split(';')[0];
		if (id !== that.id) {
			return;
		}
		var data = e.data.substring(e.data.indexOf(';') + 1);

		that.receiveCallback(data);
	};

	if (typeof window.attachEvent == 'function') {
		window.attachEvent('onmessage', listener);
	} else if (typeof window.addEventListener == 'function') {
		window.addEventListener('message', listener, false);
	} else {
		throw new Error('No method found to create event listener for PostMessagePacket.');
	}
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {



	var needs_reget = false;
	try {
		if (typeof this.receiver.id == 'undefined' || typeof this.receiver.postMessage == 'undefined') {
			needs_reget = true;
		}
	} catch(e) {


	}
	if (needs_reget && typeof this.receiverId != 'undefined') {
		this.receiver = document.getElementById(this.receiverId).contentWindow;
	}

	var packet;
	if (!msg) {

		packet = this.id;
	} else {
		packet = this.id + ';' + msg;
	}
	this.receiver.postMessage(packet, '*');
};

PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = null;
PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id = function() {
	var id = (new Date()).getTime();
	if (id == PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id) {
		id++;
	}
	PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = id;
	return id.toString();
};

var JsonRpc = function() {

	this.ids = {};

	this.objectToJSON = function(obj) {
		var json = '';
		var results = [];

		if (obj === undefined || obj === null) {
			return 'null';
		}

		switch (obj.constructor) {
			case Object:
				for (var property in obj) {
					if (obj.hasOwnProperty(property)) {
						results.push(this.objectToJSON(property) + ': ' + this.objectToJSON(obj[property]));
					}
				}
				json = '{' + results.join(', ') + '}';
				break;
			case Array:
				for (var i = 0; i < obj.length; i++) {
					results.push(this.objectToJSON(obj[i]));
				}
				json = '[' + results.join(', ') + ']';
				break;
			case Number:
			case Boolean:
				json = obj.toString();
				break;
			case String:

				var specialChars = {'\b': '\\b', '\t': '\\t', '\n': '\\n', '\f': '\\f', '\r': '\\r', '\\': '\\\\'};

				json = obj.replace(/[\x00-\x1f\\]/g, function(match) {
					var ch = specialChars[match];
					return ch ? ch : '\\u00' + match.charCodeAt().toPaddedString(2, 16);
				});

				json = '"' + json.replace(/"/g, '\\"') + '"';
				break;
			default:

				json = 'null';
				break;
		}

		return json;
	};

	this.createHandler = function(send_func, registered_funcs) {
		var that = this;
		var handler = function(message) {

			try {
				var rpc = eval('(' + message + ')');
			} catch(e) {
				alert('bad JSON: ' + message);
				return;
			}
			if (rpc.method) {

				if (!registered_funcs[rpc.method]) {
					return;
				}

				var retval = registered_funcs[rpc.method].apply(null, rpc.params);
				if (rpc.id) {
					var response = {
						result: retval,
						error: null,	// TODO
						id: rpc.id
					};
					send_func(that.objectToJSON(response));
				}
			} else if(rpc.result) {

				if (!that.ids[rpc.id]) {
					return;
				}

				that.ids[rpc.id](rpc.result);
				delete that.ids[rpc.id];
			}
		};
		return handler;
	};

	this.execute = function(send_func, method, params, response_callback) {
		response_callback = response_callback || null;
		var id = (response_callback) ? (new Date()).getTime() : null;

		var request = {
			method: method,
			params: params,
			id: id
		};

		send_func(this.objectToJSON(request));

		if (id) {
			this.ids[id] = response_callback;
		}
	};
};
JsonRpc = new JsonRpc();

var ParentMessenger = function(childUrl, receiverUrl, container, receiveCallback) {


	if (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') >= 0 && parseInt(navigator.userAgent.substring(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Version/') + 8), 10) == 3) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	} else if (window.opera) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}



	if (!receiverUrl &&
		navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Gecko') >= 0 &&
		parseFloat(navigator.userAgent.slice(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 3, navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 6)) < 1.9) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}


	if (/msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {


		if (document.domain == window.location.hostname) {
			receiverUrl = '';
		}
	}

	var that = this;
	this.childUrl = childUrl;
	this.receiverUrl = receiverUrl;
	this.container = container || document.body;

	this.packetHandler = null;


	this._ready = false;
	this._error = false;


	var _createReceiverForFragmentPacket = function() {

		that.receiver = document.createElement('iframe');
		that.receiver.src = receiverUrl;
		that.receiver.id = 'receiver_' + (new Date()).getTime();
		that.receiver.name = that.receiver.id;

		that.receiver.frameBorder = '0';
		that.receiver.frameSpacing = '0';
		that.receiver.style.borderStyle = 'none';

		var receiver_onload = function() {
			var receiver = document.getElementById(that.receiver.id).contentWindow;

			try {
				receiver.document.body.innerHTML = '';
			} catch(e) {

				that._error = true;
			}
			receiver.document.body.style.padding = '0px';
			receiver.document.body.style.margin = '0px';

			var child = receiver.document.createElement('iframe');
			child.id = 'child';
			child.name = 'child';
			child.src = that.childUrl;

			child.frameBorder = '0';
			child.frameSpacing = '0';
			child.style.borderStyle = 'none';
			child.style.width = '100%';
			child.style.height = '100%';
			receiver.document.body.appendChild(child);

			that.child = receiver.document.getElementById('child').contentWindow;
			that.receiver = receiver;

			that.packetHandler = new FragmentPacket(that.receiver, that.child, that.childUrl, false, receiveCallback);

			that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();

			that.packetHandler.sendFlag(that.packetHandler.READY, 0);

			that._ready = true;
		};

		that.receiver.onreadystatechange = function() {
			if (this.readyState == 'complete') {
				receiver_onload();
			}
		};

		that.receiver.onload = receiver_onload;







		if (Dsq.Utils.ie) {
			if (that.container.clientWidth === 0) {

				var _waitForWidth = function() {
					if (that.container.clientWidth > 0) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					} else {
						window.setTimeout(_waitForWidth, 100);
					}
				};
				_waitForWidth();

				that._once = false;
				that.receiver.onresize = function() {
					if (!that._once) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					}
					that._once = true;
				};
			}
		}

		that.container.appendChild(that.receiver);
	};


	var _createReceiverForPostMessage = function() {

		var receiver_onload = function() {

			that.packetHandler.send();
			that._ready = true;
		};

		var id = PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id();
		var receiverId = 'child_' + id;


		ParentMessenger['_receiver_onload_' + receiverId] = receiver_onload;

		that.container.innerHTML += '<iframe ' +
			'src="' + childUrl + '" ' +
			'id="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'name="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'onload="ParentMessenger._receiver_onload_' + receiverId +'();" ' +
			'></iframe>';

		that.receiver = document.getElementById(receiverId).contentWindow;
		that.packetHandler = new PostMessagePacket(that.receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId);
		that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();
	};

	if (typeof window.postMessage == 'function') {
		_createReceiverForPostMessage();
	} else {
		_createReceiverForFragmentPacket();
	}

};

ParentMessenger.prototype.sendMessage = function(message) {
	var that = this;
	if (!this._ready) {

		window.setTimeout(function() { that.sendMessage(message); }, 10);
		return;
	}
	this.packetHandler.send(message);
	return true;
};

Dsq.NewFrames = function(url) {
	this.url = url;
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype.init = function(onFailure) {
	var that = this;

	try {
		this.messenger = new ParentMessenger(this.url, Dsq.jsonData.integration.receiver_url, this.container, this.receive_callback);
	} catch(e) {
		if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
			onFailure();
		}
	}

	if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
		var iId = window.setInterval(function() {
			if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				return;
			}
			if (that.messenger._ready) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
			} else if (that.messenger._error) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				onFailure();
			}
		}, 10);
	}
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype._execute = function(method, args, callback) {
	var that = this;
	if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
		return false;
	}
	JsonRpc.execute(
		function(msg) { that.messenger.sendMessage(msg); },
		method,
		args || [],
		callback);
	return true;
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame = function(container, parent_post_id) {
	var that = this;
	this.container = container;
	this.parent_post_id = parent_post_id;

	var sendFunc = function(msg) {

		Dsq.Debug.log('Dsq.ReplyFrame.sendFunc');
		that.messenger.sendMessage(msg);
	};


	var postComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		Dsq.jsonData.posts[response.message.id] = response.message.post_meta;
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key]) {
			Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key] = response.message.user_meta;
		}


		var reply_position = (typeof(disqus_insert_wrt_sort) == 'undefined' 
			? (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reply_position ? -1 : null) 
			: (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? null : -1));
		
		if (response.message.post_meta.approved) {
			Dsq.Post.insert(response.message.post_meta.parent_post_id || reply_position, response.message.id, response.message.post_meta.message);
		}

		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var postComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(response.message, 'Error');
		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onFailure(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var editComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);
		
		message.innerHTML = response.message;
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
	
	var editComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('Sorry, there was an error editing this comment.', 'Edit Error');
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	var getUserByEmail_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var msg = response.message;
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(parent_post_id);

		if (msg.username) {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'login', {
				'username': msg.username,
				'display_name': msg.display_name,
				'avatar_url': msg.avatar_url,
				'verified': msg.verified,
				'email': fields.email.value
			});
		} else {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'register');
		}
	};

	var validateAuth_onSuccess = function(response, auth_choice) {
		Dsq.Templates.postComment(parent_post_id, null, true, auth_choice);
	};

	var validateAuth_onFailure = function(response, auth_choice) {
		var pid = parent_post_id ? '-' + parent_post_id : '';
		var msg = response.message;

		if (auth_choice == 'register') {
			var fields = ['email', 'username', 'password'];

			for (var i = 0; i < fields.length; i++) {
				var field = fields[i];
				var errorDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-' + field + '-errors' + pid);

				if (msg[field]) {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = msg[field];
				} else {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = '';
				}
			}
		} else if (auth_choice == 'login') {
			Dsq.$('dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid).innerHTML = '<p>We couldn\'t log you in. Please verify your login.</p>';
		}
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.receive_callback = JsonRpc.createHandler(sendFunc, {
		'postComment.onSuccess': postComment_onSuccess,
		'postComment.onFailure': postComment_onFailure,
		'editComment.onSuccess': editComment_onSuccess,
		'editComment.onFailure': editComment_onFailure,		
		'getUserByEmail.onSuccess': getUserByEmail_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onSuccess': validateAuth_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onFailure': validateAuth_onFailure,
		'reload': function() { window.location.reload(); }
	});

	this.url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY +
		'?' + (new Date()).getTime() +
		'&f=insidethehall' +
		'&t=8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221' +
		'&ff=' + Dsq.Thread.ff +
		'&default_text=' + disqus_default_text +
		'&ifrs=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css);
	if (this.parent_post_id) {
		this.url += '&parent_post=' + this.parent_post_id;
	}
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype = new Dsq.NewFrames(Dsq.ReplyFrame.url);

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.post = function(author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe) {
	this._execute('postComment', [author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.edit = function(post_id, message) {
	this._execute('editComment', [post_id, message]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.setState = function(parent_post_id, depth) {
	this._execute('setState', [parent_post_id, depth]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.getUserByEmail = function(email) {
	this._execute('getUserByEmail', [email]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.validateAuth = function(auth_choice, email, username, password) {
	this._execute('validateAuth', [auth_choice, email, username, password]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.authenticateFacebook = function(session, forum_url) {
	this._execute('authenticateFacebook', [session, forum_url]);
};

	Dsq.Facebook = function() {
	var that = this;

	var handleSessionData = function(session) {

		var forum_url = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;




		if (typeof disqus_facebook_forum != 'undefined') {
			forum_url = disqus_facebook_forum;
		}
		Dsq.frames.reply_0.authenticateFacebook(session, forum_url);
	};

	var onLogin = function() {
		FB.Connect.getSignedPublicSessionData(handleSessionData);
	};

	this.login = function() {
		FB.Connect.requireSession(onLogin, true);
	};
};
Dsq.Facebook = new Dsq.Facebook();


	






Dsq.Themes = {};

Dsq.Themes.narcissus = new function() {
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-form-area';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-textarea-wrapper';



	
	this.header = function() {
		var comments_count, total_posts, num_posts;
		var html = '';
		var missing_perm_tmpl;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.missing_perm) {
			missing_perm_tmpl = Dsq.Templates.missingPermissions();
			if (missing_perm_tmpl) {
				html += '<div class="dsq-missing-permissions">' + missing_perm_tmpl + '</div>';
			}
		}

		total_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.total_posts;
		num_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_posts;

		if (total_posts) {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL(total_posts, num_posts);
		} else {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION(num_posts);
		}

		html += ' \
		<div id="dsq-comments-title"> \
			<h3>' + comments_count + '</h3> \
		</div> \
		';

		html += ' \
		<div class="dsq-options"> \
			<span class="dsq-item-sort">'
				+ Dsq.Strings.SORT_BY + ' \
				<select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);"> \
					<option value="hot" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 4 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.POPULAR_NOW + '</option> \
					<option value="best" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 3 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.BEST_RATING + '</option> \
					<option value="newest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.NEWEST_FIRST + '</option> \
					<option value="oldest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 1 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.OLDEST_FIRST + '</option> \
				</select> \
				&nbsp; \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<span id="dsq-subscribe">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.subscribed
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.UNSUBSCRIBE + '</a>'
						: '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL + '</a>')
				+ '</span> \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-rss" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png" alt="" /> \
				<a href="http://insidethehall.disqus.com/8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221/latest.rss">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS + '</a> \
			</span> \
		</div> \
		';

		
		
			html += Dsq.Templates.realtime();
			html += Dsq.Templates.showThreadSettings();
			html = Dsq.Templates.postBox() + html;

		
		

		return html;

	};
	
	this.footer = function() {
		var html = '';

		html += Dsq.Templates.pagination();


		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		


		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) {
 			html += ' \
				<div class="dsq-global-moderator-extras">'
					+ '<strong>shortname:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url
					+ '<strong>thread id:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.id
					+ '<strong>thread slug:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.slug
				+ '</div> \
			';
		}

		return html;
	};
	
	this.realtime = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			html += '<div id="dsq-realtime-options" class="dsq-options">'
					 + Dsq.Strings.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS + ' <strong id="dsq-realtime-status" style="text-transform: lowercase">' + Dsq.Strings.ENABLED + '</strong>. \
					 <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-toggle" style="text-transform: capitalize"></a> \
					</div>';
		}

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
			html += ' \
				<div style="display: none" id="dsq-realtime-alert" class="dsq-realtime-alert"><span id="dsq-realtime-queued"></span> <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-show"></a></div> \
			';
		}
		
		return html;
	};

	this.showThreadSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '<div id="dsq-thread-settings" class="dsq-thread-settings">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATOR_OPTIONS;
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showSettings(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.SETTINGS + '</a>';
		if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled && Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.reportMissingReactions(); return false;">'
						+ Dsq.Strings.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS
						+ '</a>';
		}
		html +='</div>';

		return html;
	};

	this.postBox = function(post_id, use_fallback_iframe) {


		var html;
		var display_sharing_options = Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated;

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post) {
			return '';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.hasOwnProperty(Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain)) {
				display_sharing_options = false;
			}
		}
		
		if (post_id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];				
		}
		
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		var _requestUserInfo = function() {
			var html;



			var user_has_email = false;

			html = '<div class="dsq-request-user-info"> <!-- // If authenticated --> \
				<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT + '?ctkn=' + Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN + '" class="dsq-request-user-logout">' + Dsq.Strings.LOGOUT + '</a> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td rowspan="2">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '')
								+ '<img src="' + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR + '" width="48" height="48" class="dsq-request-user-avatar">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-name">'
								+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
									 ? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '">' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '</span>'
									 : (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_verified
											? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span>'
											: '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span>'))
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '') 
								+ Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username 
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
							+  (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && user_has_email ? ' <small>(<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.remoteAccountSettings(); return false;">change settings</a>)</small>' : '')
							+  (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <small>(<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/info/" target="_blank">change name</a> or <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/avatar/" target="_blank">picture</a>)</small>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-stats"> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count == 1 ? 'comment' : 'comments') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count == 1 ? 'like' : 'likes') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.points + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.points == 1 ? 'point' : 'points') + '</span> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		var _loginOptions = function() {
			var html;
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-authenticate"> \
				<p class="dsq-autheneticate-copy">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
					? Dsq.Strings.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A + ' <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. ' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.LOGIN_BELOW + '.'
					: Dsq.Strings.REQUIRED + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT + '.')
				+ '</p> \
				<ul class="dsq-login-buttons">'
					+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-disqus.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Facebook.login(); return false;"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-facebook.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-twitter.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL(); return false" ><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-openid.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_yahoo ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Yahoo.startYahooConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-yahoo.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
				+ '</ul> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {



				return '<div id="dsq-form-area" style="display:none"><div id="dsq-textarea-wrapper"></div></div>' + _loginOptions();
			} else {
				return '';
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<div id="' + (post_id 
			? 'dsq-reply-post-' + post_id
			: 'dsq-new-post')
		 	+ '" class="dsq-post-area"> \
			<div class="dsq-dc-logo"> \
				<a href="http://disqus.com/comments" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/disqus-logo.png"></a> \
			</div>'
			+ (post_id 
				? '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.REPLYING_TO + ' ' + userData.display_name + '</h3>'
				: '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT + '</h3>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated 
				? _requestUserInfo()
				: _loginOptions() )
			+ '<div id="dsq-form-area' + pid + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-textarea"> \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper" id="dsq-textarea-wrapper' + pid + '"></div> \
			</div>'
			+ (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated
			? ' \
			<div class="dsq-post-fields"> \
				<form action="." method="GET" onsubmit="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false); return false;"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-name' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_name ? disqus_def_name : (Dsq.jsonData.session.name ? Dsq.jsonData.session.name : Dsq.Strings.NAME + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-website' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (Dsq.jsonData.session.url ? Dsq.jsonData.session.url : Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')" class="dsq-placeholder') + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" /></div></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-email' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_email ? disqus_def_email : (Dsq.jsonData.session.email ? Dsq.jsonData.session.email : Dsq.Strings.EMAIL + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"> \
							<div class="dsq-subscribe"> \
								<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.chooseSubscribe(' + post_id + '); return false" class="dsq-subscribe-menu"><span id="dsq-subscribe-select' + pid + '">' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post ? Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL : Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS) + '</span> <small>&#9660;</small></a> \
								<ul class="dsq-panel" id="dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid + '"> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(2, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Subscribe to all comments by email</a></li> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(0, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Do not subscribe to comments</a></li> \
								</ul> \
								<input id="dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid + '" type="hidden" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post + '" /> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
				</form> \
			</div>'
			: '')
			+ '<div class="dsq-post-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-sharing-options" ' + (!display_sharing_options ? 'style="display:none;"' : '') + '> \
					<button class="dsq-button-small" onfocus="document.getElementById(\'dsq-post-button' + pid + '\').focus();"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.SHARING_OPTIONS + ' <small>&#9660;</small></span></button> \
					<div class="dsq-panel"> '
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '"'
								  + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Twitter</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook
								&& (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.enabled === true ||
										(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'facebook'))
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Facebook</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Yahoo!</label> \
								</div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Tumblr</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Wordpress</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Movable Type</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
								  <label for="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' TypePad</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ '<div><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections/" target="_blank" class="dsq-configure-options">' + Dsq.Strings.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS + '</a></div>'
					+ '</div> \
				</div>'
				+ '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-post-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.POST_AS + ' '
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					? Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					: Dsq.Strings.GUEST)
				+ '</span></button>'
				+ (post_id
					? '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-cancel-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.CANCEL + '</span></button>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
			+ '</div>' // end dsq-form-area
		+ '</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};




	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-append-post-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		html = ' \
		<table> \
			<tr> \
				<td id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-avatar" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
					<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
					? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
					: '')
				+ '</a> \
				</td> \
				<td class="dsq-comment-header-meta"> \
		';

		
		return html;
	};
	
	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var html;
		var parent_display_name = '';
		
		if(_meta.parent_post_id) {

			var _parent_meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[_meta.parent_post_id];

			if (_parent_meta) {
				var parentUserData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_parent_meta.user_key];
				parent_display_name = parentUserData.display_name;
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/moderator.png" class="dsq-moderator-star" title="Moderator" /> \
		<span class="dsq-comment-header-time"><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')" title="Permalink">' + (_meta.is_realtime ? Dsq.Strings.JUST_NOW : _meta.date) + '</a></span> '
		+ (_meta.parent_post_id && parent_display_name
			? '<a href="#comment-' + _meta.parent_post_id + '" title="Jump to comment">in reply to ' + parent_display_name + '</a>'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		<td id="dsq-like-pts-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-comment-header-likes">'
		+ (_meta.points
			? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		</tr> \
		</table> \
		';
		return html;
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		var html = '';
		return html;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed || !_meta.approved) { return ''; }
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
					? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.moderateOptions(' + post_id+ '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>'
					: '')
				+ '<a href="#" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG + '</a> \
			</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right">'
				+ (_meta.votable 
					? '<span id="dsq-like-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-like">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1)" >Like</button>'
						: 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;')
					+ '</span>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-post-edit" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + ')" >' + Dsq.Strings.EDIT + '</button>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<span class="dsq-comment-footer-reply" id="dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button> \
						<button class="dsq-comment-footer-reply-tab">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button><span></span> \
					</span>'
					: '')
			+ '</div> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};



	
	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		var item = '<li class="dsq-comment dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-header"> \
			<table> \
			<tr> \
			<td class="dsq-header-avatar"> \
			';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'" class="dsq-avatar">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {

			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar92.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== ''
				? '</a>'
				: '')
			+ '</td>'
			+ '<td><cite class="dsq-comment-cite">' + reaction.author_name + '</cite> <span class="dsq-comment-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</span></td>'
			+ '<td class="dsq-comment-header-likes"></td>'
			+ '</tr></table></div>' // end dsq-comment-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header" \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-reaction-header-left">'
							+ '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png" />'
							+ ' From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
							+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
						+ '</td>'
						+ '<td class="dsq-reaction-header-right">';
			
			if(reaction.retweets) {
				var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
				if (num_retweets > 0) {
					if (num_retweets == 1) {
						item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
					} else {
						item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');
						item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
						var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 3) ? 3 : num_retweets;
						item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);
						if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
							item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
								+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
						}
					}
				}
			}	
			item += '</td></tr> \
			</table> \
			</div>' // end dsq-reaction-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-body"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left"> \
				</div>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator 
					? ' \
					<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-hide-reaction" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + ')">Hide</button> \
					</div>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 id="dsq-reactions-title" class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-container"> \
			<table> \
				<tbody> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-tl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-tr"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-body"> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
								<div class="dsq-popup-title"> \
									<button class="dsq-button-small" style="float:right" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)">Close</button>' 
									+ content['header'] 
								+ '</div>'
								+ content['body']
							+ '</div> \
							<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
						</td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-bl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-br"></td> \
					</tr> \
				</tbody> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
	};



	
	this.chooseSubscribe = function(post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		menu.style.display = menu.style.display == 'block' ? 'none' : 'block';
		
	};
	
	this.setSubscribe = function(value, el, post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var input = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid);
		var select = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-select' + pid);
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		select.innerHTML = el.innerHTML;
		input.value = value;
		this.chooseSubscribe(post_id);
	};
	
	this.getFormFields = function(post_id) {

		var fields = {};
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var name = Dsq.$('dsq-field-name' + pid);
		var email = Dsq.$('dsq-field-email' + pid);
		var website = Dsq.$('dsq-field-website' + pid);
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid);
		var password = Dsq.$('dsq-field-password' + pid);

		fields = {
			'name': name,
			'email': email,
			'website': website,
			'username': username,
			'password': password
		}
		
		return fields;
	}
	
	this.validateFields = function(post_id) {
		
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) { return true; }
		
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		
		var nameField = fields.name;
		var websiteField = fields.website;
		var emailField = fields.email;
		
		websiteField.value = (websiteField.value == Dsq.Templates.placeholder['website']) ? '' : websiteField.value;
		
		var v = [{

			validator: Dsq.Validators.name,
			value: nameField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.email,
			value: emailField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.url,
			value: websiteField.value
		}];
		
		return Dsq.Validators.validate(v, function(e) { Dsq.Popup.popModal(e, 'Oops...') } );
	};
	
	this.checkExistingUser = function(post_id) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);		
		Dsq.Popup.loading(post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		}
	};

	this.validateAuth = function(el_clicked, post_id, auth_choice) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		var email = fields.email ? fields.email.value : '';
		var username = fields.username ? fields.username.value : '';
		var password = fields.password ? fields.password.value : '';
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		}
	};

	this.lightboxUpdateEmail = function(post_id, new_email) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		fields.email.value = new_email;
	};

	this.lightboxAuthenticate = function(post_id, auth_choice, auth_data) {
		var title, body;
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		if(typeof(auth_data) == 'undefined') {
			var auth_data = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		}

		d = auth_data;

		switch(auth_choice) {
			case 'register':
				var suggestedUsername = d.name.value.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9-]/g,'').toLowerCase();
			
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Register a <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';

				body = ' \
				<ul class="dsq-lightbox-register-reasons"> \
				<li>Verify your comments</li> \
				<li>Edit and delete comments</li> \
				<li>Manage comments and replies</li> \
				</ul> \
				';

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Email</td> \
							<td><input type="text" value="' + d.email.value + '" onchange="Dsq.Templates.lightboxUpdateEmail(' + post_id + ', this.value)" /><div id="dsq-email-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + suggestedUsername + '"/><div id="dsq-username-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /><div id="dsq-password-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'login\'); return false">Login instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Register and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			case 'login':
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Login to your <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';
				body = '';
				
				if(d.avatar_url) {
					body += '<div class="dsq-lightbox-recognized"><table><tr>';
					body += '<td><img src="' + d.avatar_url + '" alt="" /></td>';
					body += '<td><span class="dsq-badge ' + (d.verified ? 'dsq-badge-verified' : 'dsq-badge-registered') + '">' + (d.verified ? 'Verified' : 'Registered') + '</span></td>';
					body += '<td>Hey <strong>' + d.display_name + '</strong>, is that you? Login below to claim this comment.';
					body += '</tr></table></div>';
				}

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username or Email</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (d.avatar_url ? d.username : '') + '" /></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password <a href="http://disqus.com/forgot" target="_blank">(cannot log in?)</a></td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'register\'); return false">Register instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Login and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
		Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid).focus();
	};
	
	this.buttonsToRestore = [];
	this.setLoadingButton = function(btn, post_id) {
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		if (btn) {

			var loadingBtn = document.createElement('button');
			loadingBtn.id = btn.id + '-loading';
			loadingBtn.innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-lite.gif" alt="" /> Just a moment...';
			loadingBtn.className = btn.className + ' dsq-post-loading';
			btn.parentNode.appendChild(loadingBtn);
			btn.style.display = 'none';
			var cancelBtn = Dsq.$('dsq-cancel-button' + pid);
			if(cancelBtn) { cancelBtn.style.display = 'none'; this.buttonsToRestore.push(cancelBtn); }
			this.buttonsToRestore.push(btn);
		} else {

			var buttons = this.buttonsToRestore;
			for(var i = 0; i < buttons.length; i++) {
				buttons[i].style.display = 'inline';
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$(buttons[i].id + '-loading'));
			}
		}
		
	};

	this.postComment = function(post_id, el_clicked, force, auth_choice) {
		var append_id = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);

		if (Dsq.Templates.validateFields(post_id)) {

			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && !force &&
				((!Dsq.Utils.readCookie('skipped_auth') && !disqus_skip_auth && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled) || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post)) {
				Dsq.Templates.checkExistingUser(post_id);
				return false;
			}
			var params = [];
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
				params.push(fields.name.value,
					fields.email.value,
					fields.website.value);

				if (auth_choice == 'login' || auth_choice == 'register') {
					params.push({
						auth_choice: auth_choice,
						username: fields.username.value,
						password: fields.password.value,
						email: fields.email.value
					});
				} else {
					params.push(null);
				}

				params.push(null /* sharing options */, Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + append_id).value);
			} else {
				var service_checked = function(name) {
					var el = Dsq.$('dsq-sharing-' + name + append_id);
					return (el !== null && el.checked === true) ? '1' : '0';
				};
				params.push(null, null, null, null, {
					tw: service_checked('twitter'),
					fb: service_checked('facebook'),
					tr: service_checked('tumblr'),
					wp: service_checked('wordpress'),
					mt: service_checked('movabletype'),
					tp: service_checked('typepad'),
					yh: service_checked('yahoo')
				});
			}

			var frame = Dsq.frames['reply_' + (post_id ? post_id : 0)];
			frame.post.apply(frame, params);

			if (el_clicked) {
				Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
			}
			
			if (force) {
				Dsq.Utils.createCookie('skipped_auth', true);	
			}
			
		} else {
			return false;
		}
	};

	this.editComment = function(el_clicked, post_id) {
		var edited_message = Dsq.$('dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id).value;

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].edit(post_id, edited_message);
	};

	this.toggleEdit = function(post_id) {
		var body = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-body-' + post_id);
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);

		if (!Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id]) {


			message.style.display = 'none';
			if (Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {

				var edit_area = document.createElement('div');
				edit_area.id = 'dsq-edit-' + post_id;
				edit_area.className = 'dsq-edit dsq-textarea';
				edit_area.innerHTML = ' \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper"> \
					<textarea class="dsq-edit-textarea" id="dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id + '">' + message.innerHTML + '</textarea> \
				</div> \
				<div class="dsq-save-edit"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Templates.editComment(this, ' + post_id + ')" class="dsq-button-small">Save Edit</button> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id + '" style="display: none"></div> \
				';

				body.appendChild(edit_area);

				if (!Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id), post_id);
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].init();
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
		} else {

			message.style.display = 'block';
			Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id] = !Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id];
	};
	
	this.edit = function(el, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(post_id, button) {
		
		if(!this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

			if (Dsq.$('dsq-reply-post-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id);
				var container = Dsq.$('dsq-textarea-wrapper-' + post_id);
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] && container) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(container, post_id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].init(function() {

						Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id, true);
						Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id).innerHTML = '';

						var theme = (typeof disqus_frame_theme == 'undefined') ? 'default' : disqus_frame_theme;
						Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id), post_id, {theme: theme});

					});
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-append-post';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply-active';
			
		} else {

			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = '';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply';
		}
		
		this.stateReplyToggled[post_id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[post_id];

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie && this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

		}

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: post_id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]
		});
	};
	
	this.moderateOptions = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		if(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) { return false; }

		var html;
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-moderate-options"> \
		<table>'
		+ (_meta.email ? '<tr><td>Email</td><td>' + _meta.email + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ (_meta.ip ? '<tr><td>IP address</td><td>' + _meta.ip + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ '<tr> \
			<td>Actions</td> \
			<td><ul>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
				? '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
				: '')
			+ '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Delete Comment</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li> \
			</ul></td> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		html += '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
		
		return Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Moderate Options', post_id);
	};
	
	this.placeholder = {
		'class': 'dsq-placeholder',
		'name': Dsq.Strings.NAME,
		'email': Dsq.Strings.EMAIL,
		'website': Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')'
	};
	
	this.handlePlaceholder = function(evt, el, key) {
		var placeholder = Dsq.Templates.placeholder[key];
		var className = Dsq.Templates.placeholder['class'];
		
		switch(evt.type) {
			case 'focus':
				if(el.value == placeholder) {
					el.value = '';
					el.className = '';
				}
				break;

			case 'blur':
				if(el.value == '') {
					el.value = placeholder;
					el.className = className;
				}
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
	};
	
	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked) {

		var extra_params = '';

		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked);
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ '8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};
	
	
	this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {


		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
			}
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/vote.js'
				+ '?post_id='    + id
				+ '&vote='        + vote);
		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login('To rate, please log in');
		}
	};

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {

		Dsq.$('dsq-like-pts-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.';

		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;';
		}
	};




	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {
		var approved = response.message.post_meta.approved;

		if (parent_post_id) {
			Dsq.Post.toggleReply(parent_post_id);
		}

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
		
		if (approved) {
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		} else {			
			var unapproved_msg = 'Thanks for posting!\
	 Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.\
			';
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(unapproved_msg, 'Comment awaiting approval', post_id);
		}

		var sharing_results = response.message.sharing_results;
		var sharing_errors = '';
		for (var service in sharing_results) {
			if (sharing_results.hasOwnProperty(service) === true) {
				if (sharing_results[service].error === true) {
					sharing_errors += service + ', ';
				}
			}
		}

		if (sharing_results.facebook && sharing_results.facebook.callback) {
			FB.ensureInit(function() {
				FB.Connect.streamPublish('', sharing_results.facebook.attachment);
			});
		}

		if (sharing_errors !== '') {
			var message = 'Your comment was posted, but there were errors sharing with the following connections: ';
			message += sharing_errors.replace(/,\s$/, '');
			message += '<p><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections" target="_blank">Configure your connections here</a></p>'
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sharing options');
		}

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.postComment_onFailure = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
};




// TODO: It might be faster to use string methods to find all <li (...) </li> blocks and pass to Dsq.PostHandler manually.
Dsq.CommentsHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_post = Dsq.Templates.prependPost(post_id);
	var append_post = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(post_id);

	content = content.replace(Dsq.POST_RE, Dsq.PostHandler);
	Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter++;
	head = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContainer(post_id, head);
	return prepend_post + head + content + tail + append_post;
};

Dsq.PostHandler = function(str, h_head, post_id, h_content, h_tail, b_head, b_content, b_tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_header = Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader(post_id);
	var append_header = Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader(post_id);
	var prepend_body = Dsq.Templates.preBody(post_id);
	var append_body = Dsq.Templates.postBody(post_id);
	var append_footer = Dsq.Templates.postFooter(post_id);

	b_content = b_content.replace(Dsq.POST_BODY_RE, Dsq.PostBodyHandler);
	return h_head + prepend_header + h_content + append_header + h_tail + b_head + prepend_body + b_content + append_body + b_tail + append_footer;
};

Dsq.PostBodyHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	content = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContent(post_id, content);
	return head + content + tail;
};

Dsq.MediaPostHandler = function(str, args, offset, s) {
	args = args.split(' ');
	if(args[0] == 'seesmic') {
		return '<br />' + Dsq.Templates.mediaSeesmic(args[1], args[2]);
	}
	return '';
};


/**
 * Shorcuts
 */
Dsq.$ = function(element) { return document.getElementById(element); };
Dsq.$b = document.body || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];


/**
 * Dsq.Debug: Logging functions.
 */

Dsq.Debug = new function() {this.log=function(s){};this.profile=function(f){if(typeof f == 'function')return f();else return eval(f);};};


/**
 * Dsq.Urls: URL paths
 */
Dsq.Urls = new function() {
	this.LOGIN = '/profile/login/';
	this.LOGOUT = '/logout/';
	this.REPLY = 'http://insidethehall.disqus.com/8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221/reply.html';
	this.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE = '/AnonymousUser/';
	this.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR = 'http://media.disqus.com/uploads/forums/3248//avatar92.jpg';
};
// Dsq.Urls

/**
 * Dsq.Validators: Validation for form fields
 */
Dsq.Validators = new function() {
	this.VALID_EMAIL_RE = /^[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*\@(([a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*)+\.[a-z]{2,}|([0-9]+\.){3}[0-9]+)$/i;
	this.name = function(name) {
		var error = false;

		if(typeof Dsq.Templates.placeholder !== 'undefined' &&
		   name == Dsq.Templates.placeholder.name) {
			error = true;
		}
		if(name.length <= 1) {
			error = true;
		}

		if(error) {
			return "Please enter a name to comment.";
		} else {
			return true;
		}
	};
	this.email = function(addr) {
		if(Dsq.Validators.VALID_EMAIL_RE.test(addr)) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please enter a valid email to comment.";
		}
	};
	this.url = function(addr) {
		if(!addr || addr.indexOf('.') != -1) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please check your website URL (this field is optional).";
		}
	};

	this.validate = function(bulk_validation, failure_callback) {
		failure_callback = failure_callback || function(e){ alert(e); };

		for(var i = 0; i < bulk_validation.length; i++) {
			v = bulk_validation[i];
			ret = v.validator(v.value);
			if(ret !== true) {
				failure_callback(ret);
				return false;
			}
		}
		return true;
	};
};

/**
 * Dsq.Utils: Generic utility functions.
 */
Dsq.Utils = new function() {
	this.ie = /msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
	this.ie7 = (document.all && !window.opera && window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true : false;
	this.ie6 = (!window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true: false;
	this.webkit = navigator.userAgent.indexOf('AppleWebKit/') >= 0;
	this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = {};
	this._styleSheet = null;

	this.gebiFromElement = function(el, id, tag) {
		// This only method only helps IE.
		if(!this.ie) {
			return Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var cacheKey = el.id + '-' + tag;
			tag = tag || 'div';
			if(typeof this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] != 'undefined') {
				collection = this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey];
			} else {
				collection = el.getElementsByTagName(tag);
				this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] = collection;
			}

			for(var i = 0; i < collection.length; i++) {
				if(collection[i].id == id) {
					return collection[i];
				}
			}
			return null;
		}
	};

	this.execOnReady = function(func) {
		var node = document.createElement('document:ready');
		try {
			node.doScroll('left');
			func();
			node = null;
		} catch(err) {
			setTimeout(function() { Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(func); }, 10);
		}
	};


	// Courtesy of http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
	this.createCookie = function(name,value,days) {
		if (days) {
			var date = new Date();
			date.setTime(date.getTime()+(days*24*60*60*1000));
			var expires = "; expires="+date.toGMTString();
		}
		else var expires = "";
		document.cookie = name+"="+value+expires+"; path=/";
	};

	this.readCookie = function(name) {
		var nameEQ = name + "=";
		var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
		for(var i=0;i < ca.length;i++) {
			var c = ca[i];
			while (c.charAt(0)==' ') c = c.substring(1,c.length);
			if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length,c.length);
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.eraseCookie = function(name) {
		Dsq.Utils.createCookie(name,"",-1);
	};

	this.deleteNode = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			this.deleteChildren(node);
			if(typeof node.outerHTML != 'undefined') { node.outerHTML = ''; }
			else if(node.parentNode) { node.parentNode.removeChild(node); }
			delete node;
		}
	};

	this.deleteChildren = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			for(var x = node.childNodes.length-1; x >= 0; x--) {
				var childNode = node.childNodes[x];
				if(childNode.hasChildNodes()) { this.deleteChildren(childNode); }
				if(typeof childNode.outerHTML != 'undefined') { childNode.outerHTML = ''; }
				else node.removeChild(childNode);
				delete childNode;
			}
		}
	};

	this.findPos = function(obj) {
		var curleft = 0;
		var curtop = 0;
		if (obj.offsetParent) {
			do {
				curleft += obj.offsetLeft;
				curtop += obj.offsetTop;
			} while (obj = obj.offsetParent);
		}
		return [curleft,curtop];
	};

	this.getWindowSize = function() {
		var windowWidth = -1;
		var windowHeight = -1;

		if(typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number') { //Non-IE
			windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
			windowHeight = window.innerHeight;
		} else if(document.documentElement) { // IE 6+ in 'standards compliant mode'
			windowWidth = document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.body.clientWidth;
			windowHeight = document.documentElement.clientHeight || document.body.clientHeight;
		}

		return [windowWidth, windowHeight];
	}

	this.getScrollPos = function() {
		var scrollWidth, scrollTop;

		if(document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.documentElement.scrollWidth)) {
			scrollWidth = document.documentElement.scrollWidth;
			// IE is weird here.  If no doctype is provided, document.body.scrollTop is 0,
			// otherwise document.documentElement.scrollTop is 0.
			scrollTop = document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;
		} else if(document.body.scrollTop && document.body.scrollWidth) {
			scrollWidth = document.body.scrollWidth;
			scrollTop = document.body.scrollTop;
		}

		return [scrollWidth, scrollTop];
	}

	this.addEventListener = function(instance, eventName, listener) {
		var listenerFn = listener;
		if (instance.addEventListener) {
			instance.addEventListener(eventName, listenerFn, false);
		} else if (instance.attachEvent) {
			listenerFn = function() {
				listener(window.event);
			};
			instance.attachEvent("on" + eventName, listenerFn);
		} else {
			throw new Error("Event registration not supported");
		}
		return {
			instance: instance,
			name: eventName,
			listener: listenerFn
		};
	};

	this.removeEventListener = function(event) {
		var instance = event.instance;
		if (instance.removeEventListener) {
			instance.removeEventListener(event.name, event.listener, false);
		} else if (instance.detachEvent) {
			instance.detachEvent("on" + event.name, event.listener);
		}
	};

	this.fixIframesIE = function(id) {
		var disqusThread = Dsq.$(disqus_container_id);
		var iframes = disqusThread.getElementsByTagName('iframe');

		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-content');
		}

		for(i = 0; i < iframes.length; i++) {
			if (container) {
				iframes[i].style.width = container.offsetWidth;
			}
		}
	};

	this.getElementsByClassName = function(oElm, strTagName, strClassName) {
	/* Credit: Jonathan Snook [http://www.snook.ca/jonathan], Robert Nyman [http://www.robertnyman.com] */
		var arrElements = (strTagName == "*" && oElm.all)? oElm.all : oElm.getElementsByTagName(strTagName);
		var arrReturnElements = new Array();
		strClassName = strClassName.replace(/\-/g, "\\-");
		var oRegExp = new RegExp("(^|\\s)" + strClassName + "(\\s|$)");
		var oElement;
		for(var i = 0; i < arrElements.length; i++) {
			oElement = arrElements[i];
			if(oRegExp.test(oElement.className)) {
				arrReturnElements.push(oElement);
			}
		}
		return (arrReturnElements);
	};

	this.postToUrl = function(url, post_data, opt_redirect) {
		var form = document.createElement('form');
		var iframe_container = document.createElement('div');
		var id = 'dsq-temp-iframe-' + (new Date()).getTime();

		form.method = 'POST';
		form.action = url;
		if (!opt_redirect) {
			form.target = id;
		}
		iframe_container.innerHTML = '<iframe style="display:none" name="' + id + '" id="' + id + '"></iframe>';

		for(var key in post_data) {
			if(post_data.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var input = document.createElement('input');
				input.name = key;
				input.type = 'hidden';
				input.value = post_data[key];

				form.appendChild(input);
			}
		}

		Dsq.$b.appendChild(iframe_container);
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(form);
		form.submit();
	};

	// Strips integer id from id of element in the form ('some-id-###')
	this.extractId = function(e) {
		var chunks = e.id.split('-');
		if(chunks.length <= 1) {
			return 0;
		} else {
			return parseInt(chunks[chunks.length-1]);
		}
	};

	this.getStyle = function(el, styleProp) {
		if(el.currentStyle) {
			var y = el.currentStyle[styleProp];
		} else if(window.getComputedStyle) {
			var y = document.defaultView.getComputedStyle(el, null).getPropertyValue(styleProp);
		}

		if(y == 'transparent' || y == '') {
			this.getStyle(el.parentNode, styleProp);
		} else {
			return y;
		}
	};

	this.execScript = function(url, append_qs, container) {
		var script = document.createElement('script');
		append_qs = typeof append_qs == 'undefined' ? true : append_qs;
		container = container || Dsq.container;

		if(append_qs) {
			var j = (url.indexOf('?') >= 0) ? '&' : '?';
			url += j + (new Date()).getTime();
		}
		script.type = 'text/javascript';
		script.charset = 'UTF-8';
		script.src = url;
		container.appendChild(script);
		return script;
	};

	this.pluralize = function(num, singular, plural) {
		return (num != 1) ? plural || 's' : singular || '';
	};

	this.getRequestParams = function(queryString /* optional */) {
		var pairs, tuple;
		var params = {};

		queryString = queryString || window.location.search.substring(1);
		pairs = queryString.split('&');

		for (var i = 0, pair; pair = pairs[i]; i++) {
			tuple = pair.split('=');
			params[tuple[0]] = (tuple[1] || true);
		}

		return params;
	};

	this.addCssRule = function(selector, styleText, index) {
		var stylesheet;
		index = index || 0;

		if(!this._styleSheet) {
			var styleEl = document.createElement('style');
			document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(styleEl);
			this._styleSheet = styleEl.sheet;
			if(!this._styleSheet) {
				// IE does not like our newly created stylesheet.
				this._styleSheet = document.styleSheets[document.styleSheets.length-1];
			}
		}
		stylesheet = this._styleSheet;

		if(stylesheet.insertRule) {
			var ruleText = selector + ' { ' + styleText + ' }';
			if(index == -1) {
				index = stylesheet.cssRules.length;
			}
			stylesheet.insertRule(ruleText, index);
		} else if(stylesheet.addRule) {
			stylesheet.addRule(selector, styleText, index);
		}
	};

	this.forEachIn = function(obj, callback) {
		for(var key in obj) {
			if(obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				callback(key, obj[key]);
			}
		}
	};

	this._interpolateGlobalContext = {
		// values that get used a lot and are global to the request
		'profile_url': Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE,

		'disqus_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url,
		'media_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url,
		'request_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.username,
		'request_display_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username,
		'forum_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name
	};

	this.renderFromContextStack = function(key, contexts) {
		// Returns the first instance of `key` in the array of objects `contexts` or else ''
		for (var i=0; i<contexts.length; i++) {
			if (contexts[i][key] !== undefined) {
				return String(contexts[i][key]);
			}
		}
		throw new Error('key ' + key + ' not found in context');
	};

	var that = this;
	this.interpolate = function(fmt, opt_localContext) {
		// Interpolate `fmt` named-format string with an assumed global context.
		// Based on `interpolate` in django.views.i18n
		var contextStack = [opt_localContext || {}, that._interpolateGlobalContext];
		return fmt.replace(/%\(\w+\)s/g, function(match){
			return that.renderFromContextStack(match.slice(2,-2), contextStack);
		});
	};

	this.stripTags = function(s) {
		// Removes HTML tags from `s`
		return s.replace(/(<([^>]+)>)/g,"");

	};

	this.assert = function(b) {
		if (!b) {
			throw new Error('Assertion error.');
		}
	};

};
// Dsq.Utils

/**
 * Dsq.Popup: Popup helper functions.
 */
Dsq.Popup = new function() {
	this.timeHide = new Array();
	this.timeShow = new Array();
	this.activePopup = {};
	this.profileCache = {};
	this.statusCache = {};

	this.showTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the hide timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeHide[post_id]);

		// start the timer
		if(!Dsq.Popup.profileIsOn && !Dsq.Thread.adminIsOn) {
			this.timeShow[post_id] = setTimeout("Dsq.Popup.popProfile(\"" + post_id + "\")", 400);
		}
	};

	this.hideTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the show timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeShow[post_id]);
	};

	this.updateProfile = function(username) {
		// Callback from /embed/profile.js
		if (this.statusCache[username]) {
			var statusEl = Dsq.$('dsq-profile-status-' + username);
			statusEl.innerHTML = this.statusCache[username];
			statusEl.style.display = 'block';
		}

		if (this.profileCache[username]) {
			var _cache = this.profileCache[username];

			var _genhtml = function(text) { return '<span><big>' + text + '</big></span>'; };
			var _no_comments = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS(_cache.comments_count));
			var _no_likes = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_LIKES(_cache.likes_count));
			var _no_points = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_POINTS(_cache.points));

			var statsEl = Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + username);
			statsEl.innerHTML = '';

			if (Dsq.jsonData.users[username].registered) {
				statsEl.innerHTML = _no_comments + _no_likes;
			}
			statsEl.innerHTML += _no_points;

			var activeSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.active_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.active_sites[i];
				activeSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (activeSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = activeSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = 'This site.';
			}

			var moderatedSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.moderated_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.moderated_sites[i];
				moderatedSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (moderatedSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + username).innerHTML = moderatedSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + username).innerHTML = '';
			}
		}

		// Reposition popup after full HTML is rendered
		if(Dsq.Popup.activePopup && Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el) {
			Dsq.Popup.initPopup(Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.type);
		}

	};

	this.showCookieMsgs = function() {
		var title = '';
		var message = '';
		var numAlerts = 0;

		Dsq.Utils.forEachIn(Dsq.jsonData.cookie_messages, function(k, v) {
			if (!v) return;

			switch(k) {
				// Cookie: Twitter
				case 'post_twitter':
					if (v === 'error') {
						title = 'Twitter Error!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-error">Oops, we couldn\'t tweet this comment. Please check your <a href="http://disqus.com/account/services">account settings</a>.</li>';
					} else {
						var _msg = v.split(':');
						title = 'Tweeted!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-success">Your comment was successfully tweeted. <a href="http://twitter.com/' + _msg[0] + '/status/' + _msg[1] + '">Click here to view the tweet</a>.</li>';
					}
					break;
				// Cookie: Unapproved Post
				case 'post_not_approved':
					title = 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-not-approved">Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.</li>';
					break;
				// Cookie: Profile Found
				case 'post_has_profile':
					title = 'Use your existing commenter profile';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-has-profile">You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'user_created':
					var _data = v.split(':');
					title = 'Profile created!';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-user-created">You have just created a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, the best way to claim, manage, and track your comments all over the web. \
					<br /><br />A confirmation is being sent to <strong>' + _data[1] + '</strong>. Please check for this email in order to verify your profile. \
					<ul class="dsq-list-tick"> \
						<li>Your username is <strong>' + _data[0] +'</strong>. <a href="http://disqus.com/people/' + _data[0] + '/" target="_blank">Click here to view your public profile</a>.</li> \
						<li>Be sure to set your profile picture, as well as connect your <span class="dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> and <span class="dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> accounts. <a href="http://disqus.com/account/" target="_blank">Click here for account settings</a>.</li> \
					</ul> \
					</li>'
					break;
				default:
					break;
			}
			numAlerts++;
		});

		if(numAlerts > 1) {
			message = '<ul class="dsq-list-bluebullet">' + message;
			message += '</ul>';
			title = 'Thanks for posting!';
		}
		if(numAlerts > 0) {
			if(typeof(disqus_cookie_msgs) == 'function') {
				disqus_cookie_msgs(message, title);
			} else {
				Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
			}
		}
	};

	this.helpBadges = function(post_id) {
		var html = ' \
			<ul class="dsq-popup-help"> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile with a confirmed email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, but has not yet confirmed his or her email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span> is not logged in with any account and has not claimed his or her comments.</li> \
				<li class="dsq-help-otheraccts">Other accounts</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> is using his or her Facebook profile via Facebook Connect.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> is using his or her Twitter profile via Twitter Sign-in.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-openid">OpenID</span> is using his or her OpenID.</li> \
			</ul> \
		';

		this.popModal(html, 'Help: Types of Commenters', post_id);
		return;
	};

	this.permalink = function(post_id) {
		var header = 'Link to this comment';
		var body = '<strong>You are anchored to</strong>:<br />' + document.location.protocol + '//' + document.location.host + document.location.pathname + document.location.search + '#comment-' + post_id;

		this.popModal(body, header, post_id);
	};

	this.login = function(header, body) {
		var h = header || 'Login or Register';
		var b = body || '';
		b += Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: 'dsq-popup-login'});
		b += '</iframe>'; // HACK: Sometimes there is something funky with the IFRAME SRC that causes no end tag
		this.popModal(b, h, null, true, 'dsq-popup-login');
	};

	this.blacklist = function(id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		var title = 'Add to Blacklist';
		var message = ' \
		Adding this person to the blacklist will block him or her from commenting on this site. Check the following types that you would like to add to the blacklist:'
		+ (userData['registered'] ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-username" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-username"><strong>Username</strong>: ' + userData['username'] + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ (_meta.email ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-email" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-email"><strong>Email address</strong>: ' + _meta.email + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ '<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
			<input id="dsq-blacklist-ip" type="checkbox" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-blacklist-ip-warning\').style.display=\'block\'"> \
			<label for="dsq-blacklist-ip"><strong>IP address</strong>: ' + _meta.ip + '</label> \
		</div> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p id="dsq-blacklist-ip-warning" style="display:none">	\
				Note: Blocking this person\'s IP address may also unintentionally prevent others, who share his/her IP address, from commenting on this site. \
				This may include people who are sharing the same computer, living in the same house, or using the same Internet provider. Only block an IP address as a last resort. \
			</p> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p style="text-align:center"><button onclick="Dsq.Post.blockUser(' + id + '); this.disabled=true; this.innerHTML=\'Just one moment...\'">Add to Blacklist</button></p> \
		';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
	};

	this.remoteAccountSettings = function() {
		var body = '';
		// Set up IFrame.
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/_auth/embed/remote_settings/';
		var attributes = {id: 'dsq-popup-account-settings'};
		if (typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}

		body = Dsq.Templates._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
		this.popModal(body, 'Account Settings', null, true, 'dsq-popup-account-settings');
	};

	this.popModal = function(message, title, post_id, use_listener, extra_classes) {
		var container = document.createElement('div');
		var header, body;

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);

		if(typeof(title) == 'undefined') { title = ''; }
		if(typeof(use_listener) == 'undefined') { use_listener = true; }

		if(post_id) {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message-' + post_id;
		} else {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message';
		}

		header = title;
		body = message;

		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupModal(header, body);
		Dsq.Popup.initPopup(container, post_id, 'message', extra_classes);
		if(use_listener) {
			Dsq.Popup.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', Dsq.Popup._closePopup);
		}
	};

	this.popAlert = this.popModal;

	this.loading = function(post_id) {
		var title = Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
		var body = '<div style="text-align:center; padding: 5px 0 10px 0"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif" alt="" /></div>'
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
	};

	this.lightbox = function(message, title, post_id) {
		// Wraps Dsq.Popup.popModal

		var overlay = document.createElement('div');
		overlay.id = 'dsq-overlay';
		overlay.className = 'dsq-overlay';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(overlay);
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, post_id, false, 'dsq-lightbox');
	};

	this.popProfile = function(post_id, userKey) {
		var post = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id];
		if (post && post.has_been_anonymized) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('This message was anonymized by its previous owner.', 'Anonymized', post_id);
			return;
		}

		if(post_id) {
			userKey = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id].user_key;	
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][userKey];
		var elId = 'dsq-popup-profile-' + userKey;
		var container = document.createElement('div');

		if(this.activePopup.el) {
			this._closePopup(null, true);
			if(this.activePopup.linkClicked) {
				this.activePopup.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		container.id = elId;
		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupProfile(userKey);

		this.initPopup(container, post_id, 'profile');
		this.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._closePopup);

		if(!this.profileCache[userKey]) {
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/embed/profile.js'
				+ '?username=' + userKey
				+ '&anon=' + (userData['registered'] ? 0 : 1)
				+ '&f=' + Dsq.jsonData['request'].forum);
		} else {
			this.updateProfile(userKey);
		}
	};

	this._closePopup = function(e, force) {
		var activePopup = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el;
		var id = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id;
		var link = 'dsq-avatar-' + id; // HACK: Specific to profile toggle target

		// HACK: This event should be gone if there is no active popup.
		if(!activePopup) {
			return;
		}
		if(force || !Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, activePopup.id)) {
			// TODO: This is breaking iE?
			if(Dsq.Popup.popupListener) {
				Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Popup.popupListener);
			}
			
			// Kill overlay
			var overlay = Dsq.$('dsq-overlay');
			if(overlay) { Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(overlay); }
			
			try {
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(activePopup);
			} catch(e) {
				// HACK: IE6 throws an error when using deleteNode() with a node containing a <table> in the html.
				activePopup.parentNode.removeChild(activePopup);
			}
			Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {};
		}

		if(!force && Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Popup.activePopup.linkClicked = true;
		}

	};

	this.initPopup = function(popup, post_id, type, extra_classes) {
		popup.className = 'dsq-popup dsq-popup-' + type + ' ' + (extra_classes ? extra_classes : '');
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6 || Dsq.Utils.ie7) {
			// HACK: We can't modify the body before it's ready, so we need
			//       to use an IE-safe "DOMReady" workaround before loading
			//       our popup.
			Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(function() {Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup); });
		} else {
			Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup);
		}

		popup.style.display = 'block';

		var xPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[0] - popup.offsetWidth) / 2;
		var yPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[1] - popup.offsetHeight) / 2;

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
			yPos += Dsq.Utils.getScrollPos()[1];
		}

		popup.style.left = xPos + 'px';
		popup.style.top = yPos + 'px';

		Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {
			'el' : popup,
			'id' : post_id,
			'type': type,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};
	};

	this.isClicked = function(e, id) {
		var t = e.target || e.srcElement;
		while(t && t.parentNode) {
			if(t.id == id) {
				return true;
			}

			t = t.parentNode;
		}
		return false;
	};
};
// Dsq.Popup

/**
 * Dsq.Templates
 */
Dsq.Templates = new function() {
	/*
	 * Counter keeping track of the number of posts iterated over.
	 */
	this.postLoopCounter = 0;
	this.filters = {};
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-post-add';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-post-add';

	this.registerTemplate = function(name, func) {
		this['$$_' + name] = func;

		if(typeof DsqLocal.Filters != 'undefined'
		&& typeof DsqLocal.Filters[name] == 'function') {
			// Push filters to this.filters to unify code.
			this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
			this.filters[name].push(DsqLocal.Filters[name]);
		}

		this[name] = function() {
			var ret;

			if(typeof DsqLocal.Templates != 'undefined'
			&& typeof DsqLocal.Templates[name] == 'function') {
				ret = DsqLocal.Templates[name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(ret === undefined) {
				ret = this['$$_' + name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(this.filters[name]) {
				var args = [ret];

				args.push.apply(args, arguments);
				for(var i = 0; i < this.filters[name].length; i++) {
					ret = this.filters[name][i].apply(this, args);
				}
			}

			return ret;
		};
	};

	this.registerFilter = function(name, func) {
		this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
		this.filters[name].push(func);
	};

	/**
	 * Dsq.Templates.Filters
	 */
	this.Filters = new function() {
		this.commentContainer = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var classes = [];
			if(Dsq.jsonData.request.page > 1) {
				classes.push('dsq-append');
			}

			//
			// Extra classes used for custom themes
			//

			if(_meta.depth) {
				classes.push('dsq-comment-child', 'dsq-depth-' + _meta.depth, 'dsq-parent-is-' + _meta.parent_post_id);
			}


			//

			if(_meta.author_is_creator) {
				// TODO: We need to deprecate the "special" class since it is not properly prefixed.
				classes.push('special', 'dsq-special');
			}
			if(_meta.author_is_moderator) {
				classes.push('dsq-moderator');
			}
			classes.push(['dsq-odd', 'dsq-even'][Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter % 2]);

			s = s.substring(0, s.lastIndexOf('>'));
			return s + ' class="dsq-comment ' + classes.join(' ') + '" style="margin-left:' + _meta.depth*30 + 'px">';
		};

		this.commentContent = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			if (_meta.killed) {
				return '<em>Comment removed.</em>';
			} else if (!_meta.approved) {
				return '<em>This comment was flagged for review.</em>';
			}

			s = s.replace(Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE, Dsq.MediaPostHandler);
			return s;
		};
	};

	//
	// Thread
	//
	// TODO: These need to be stripped of all Django template tags.

	this.authPost = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			return '';
		}
		var result = [];
		result = result.concat([
				'<div id="dsq-auth"',
						Dsq.jsonData.integration.reply_position ? 'class="dsq-auth-bottom"' : '',
						'>',
					'<div class="dsq-by">',
						'<a href="http://disqus.com" target="_blank">',
							(Dsq.jsonData.integration.disqus_logo ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/by-disqus.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">') :
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/dsq-button-120x19.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">')
							),
						'</a>',
					'</div>',
					'<div class="dsq-auth-header">',
						'<h3 id="dsq-add-new-comment" class="dsq-h3-addcomment">',
								Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT,
						'</h3>',
						'<div id="dsq-login">',
						(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
								? '<p class="dsq-login-message" id="dsq-login-message">You are commenting as a <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. You may select one to log into:</p>'
								: '')
		]);
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			result = result.concat([
							Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
								'<a id="dsq-login-toggle" href="%(disqus_url)s%(login_url)s?next=article:%(thread_id)s" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsq-profile-btn.png" title="%(log_into)s" alt="%(log_into)s"/></a>',
								{login_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGIN, thread_id: Dsq.jsonData.thread.id, log_into: Dsq.Strings.LOG_INTO_DISQUS}
								),
							'&nbsp; ',
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ?
								'<div id="dsq-fbc-login" onlogin="DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin()" size="medium" background="light" length="short" style="display:inline; margin-right:7px"></div>' :
								''
							),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-twitter-login" class="dsq-twitter-login" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect();" style="display:inline; cursor: pointer"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/twitter-signin-short.png" style="margin-right:7px" /></div>', {}) : ''),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-openid-login" class="dsq-openid-login" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL();" style="display:inline; cursor:pointer;"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/openid-login-button.png"/></div>', {}
								) : '')
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
						'</div>', // dsq-login
					'</div>', // dsq-auth-header
					'<div id="dsq-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated" ',
						Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated ? 'style="display:block"' : '',
						'>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-pic">',
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">' +
																			'<img class="dsq-post-avatar" src="%(avatar_url)s" alt="" /></a>',
																			{avatar_url: Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR,
																			url: (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
																					 ? Dsq.jsonData.request.url
																					 : Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE) }),
						'</div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>', {url:Dsq.jsonData.request.url})
										  )
										: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(profile_url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>')
											)
									),
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">',
									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsqicon12.png" alt="%(logged_in_as)s"/>&nbsp',
											{logged_in_as: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username)})
										: ''),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="%(logout_from_disqus)s">',
											{logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN, logout_from_disqus: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('DISQUS')})
										: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'twitter')
												? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using Twitter (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
												 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
												: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'openid')
													 ? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using OpenID (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
													 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
													 : ''
													)
											)
									),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote ? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('<span class="logo-disqus">DISQUS</span>') : ''),
									'</a>',
								'</li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
		]);
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect) {
			result = result.concat([
					'<div id="dsq-fbc-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated">',
						'<div id="dsq-fbc-profilepic" class="dsq-authenticated-pic" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.ProfilePic" size="square" facebook-logo="true"></div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									'Logged in as <span id="dsq-fbc-name" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.Name" linked="true" useyou="false"></span>',
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">using Facebook Connect <a href="#" onclick="javascript:DisqusFbcParentController.logout();return false;">(Logout)</a></li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
				'</div>', // dsq-auth
				'<div id="dsq-toolbar-items">',
				'</div>'
		]);
		result = result.concat([
					//
					//
					//
				((!Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) ?
					// Needs to be translated:
					('<p id="dsq-no-anon-msg">Required: Please log into <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> ' +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? 'or connect with Facebook ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? 'or sign in with Twitter ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? 'or sign in using OpenID ' : '') +
					Dsq.Utils.interpolate('to comment on <strong>%(forum_name)s</strong>.</p>')) :
					''
				),
				'<div id="dsq-post-add"></div>',
				'<div style="margin:10px 0">',
				((Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media) ?
						'<a href="#" id="dsq-media-link" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, false, \'media\'); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.USE_MEDIA + ' <small>&#9660;</small></a>' :
						''),
				'</div>'
		]);
		return result.join('');
	};


	this.header = function() {

		var html = '\<h3 id="dsq-comments-count" class="dsq-h3-commentcount">\
	 <span id="dsq-num-posts">51</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://insidethehall.disqus.com/8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221/latest.rss"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png"></a>\
	 </span>\
	 </h3>\
	 <div id="dsq-options" style="margin:15px 0">\
	 <span class="dsq-item-sort">\
	 Sort by\
	 <select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);">\
	 <option value="hot" selected="selected">Popular now</option>\
	 <option value="best" >Best Rating</option>\
	 <option value="newest" >Newest first</option>\
	 <option value="oldest" >Oldest first</option>\
	 </select>\
	 &nbsp;\
	 </span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-cp"><a href="http://insidethehall.disqus.com/8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221/">Community Page</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-subscribe">\
	 <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle">\
	 <span id="dsq-subscribe">\
	 <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a>\
	 </span>\
	 </span>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-alerts">\
	 </div>\
		';

		
			html = Dsq.Templates.authPost() + html;
		

		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) { 
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-alert-message dsq-upgrade-message"> \
				<strong>Disqus upgrade available.</strong> Hi ' + Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username + ', this message is being displayed to you because you are a moderator of this site. <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-upgrade-message\').style.display=\'block\';this.style.display=\'none\';return false">Click here for details.</a> \
				<div style="display:none; margin-top:10px;" id="dsq-upgrade-message"> \
					A new theme is available with added features. <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/settings/' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url + '/?p=customize">To change your theme, click here</a> and choose the theme Narcissus. \
					If you do not upgrade, you are missing out on features such as: real-time commenting, new sign-in integrations, and an upgrade interface. \
					<strong>This message will automatically go away in one week.</strong> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			' + html; 
		}
		return html;
	};

	this.footer = function() {
		var html = Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		

		return html;
	};

	this.pagination = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) { Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = ''; }
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.thread.paginate) { return ''; }

		//
		// TODO: num_paginator still uses the template tag for pagination, 
		// 		while append_paginator does it all in JavaScript.
		//		This should all be in JavaScript.
		//

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages > 1 && Dsq.jsonData.request.page < Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages) {
			html = ' \<a class="dsq-paginate-append-text" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this); return false">Show more comments...</a>\
	 <button class="dsq-button-small dsq-paginate-append-button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this);">Load more comments</button>\
			';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = html;
			return '';
		} else {
			return '<div id="dsq-pagination" class="dsq-pagination">' + html + '</div>';
		}
	};

	this.trackbacks = function() {
		var html = '';

		if(typeof DsqLocal != 'undefined' && DsqLocal.trackback_url && DsqLocal.trackbacks) {
			var trackbacks = DsqLocal.trackbacks;
			var trackback_url = DsqLocal.trackback_url;
		} else {
			var trackbacks = [
			
			
			];
			var trackback_url = 'http://insidethehall.disqus.com/8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221/trackback/';
		}

		html += '<div class="dsq-item-trackback">Trackback URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<input class="dsq-trackback-url" onclick="this.select()" readonly="true" value="' + trackback_url + '"></div>';

		if(trackbacks.length) {
			html += '<ul id="dsq-references">'
			for(var i = 0; i < trackbacks.length; i++) {
				var trackback = trackbacks[i];
				html += '<li><cite><a href="' + trackback.author_url + '" rel="nofollow">' + trackback.author_name + '</a></cite> \
						<p class="dsq-meta">' + trackback.date + '</p> \
						<p class="dsq-content">' + trackback.excerpt + '</p></li>';
			}
			html += '</ul>';
			html = '<h3 class="dsq-h3-trackbacks">Trackbacks</h3>' + html;
		}

		return html;
	}

	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		/* Reaction HTML begins */
		var item = '<li class="dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-header-avatar">';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'">';
		} else {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="#" onclick="return false;">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {
			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar32.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png"/>'
			+ '</a></div>'
			+ '<cite><span>' + reaction.author_name + '</span></cite>'
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"><a class="dsq-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</a></span>'
			+ '</div><div class="dsq-reaction-body">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-footer">From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
			+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator ? '&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;<a class="dsq-hide-reaction" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + '); return false;">Hide</a>' : '') + '</div></div>';

		if(reaction.retweets) {
			var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
			if (num_retweets > 0) {
				item += '<div class="dsq-reaction-retweets">';
				if (num_retweets == 1) {
					item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
				} else {
					item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');

					item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
					var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 15) ? 15 : num_retweets;
					item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);

					if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
						item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
							+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
					}
				}
				item += '</div>';
			}
		}

		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this.missingPermissions = function() {
		return '';
	};

	//
	// Post
	//

	this.prependPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="comment-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-comment-reply-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-header-avatar" id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
				<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
				? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '</a>'
			+ '</div> \
		';
	};

	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];

		return ''
			+ (_meta.author_is_moderator
				? '<img class="dsq-mod-star" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/bullet-star.png" title="Moderator" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"> \
				<a id="dsq-time-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-time" href="#comment-' + post_id + '" title="Permalink">' + _meta.date + '</a> \
			</span>';
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		return '';
	}

	this.postBody = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Deprecate flagging conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		return ''
			+ (_meta.edited
				? '<p class="dsq-editedtxt">(Edited by a moderator)</p>'
				: '')
			;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Use media should be conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed) { return ''; }

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
				<div id="dsq-points-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-likedtxt">'
				+ (_meta.points
					? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.'
					: '')
				+ '</div>'
				+ '<ul class="dsq-comment-options dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.votable
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first dsq-rate" id="dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id + '">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Like</a>'
						: 'You liked this.') + '</li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-report' + (!_meta.votable ? ' dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '"><a href="#" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">Report</a></li> \
				</ul> \
				<ul class="dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first"><a href="#" id="dsq-reply-link-' + post_id +'" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(this, ' + post_id +'); return false;">Reply</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<li id="dsq-edit-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-edit-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="' + (!_meta.can_reply ? 'dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-more-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-more-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'more\'); return false">More <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media
					? '<li id="dsq-media-el-' + post_id +'" style="display:none"><a id="dsq-media-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'media\'); return false">Use Media <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '</ul>'
				+ '<div id="dsq-reply-bar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar" style="display:none"> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-items-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-items"> \
						</div> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-auth-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-auth"> \
							 \
								 \
								 	<a href="#" class="dsq-help dsq-reply-req-opt" title="You are commenting as a Guest. You may choose to log into an existing DISQUS Profile, your Facebook, Twitter or OpenID account to comment on Inside the Hall" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Optional:</a> \
								 \
								<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/dsq-favicon-16x16.png" alt="" /> \
								<a id="dsq-reply-login-' + post_id + '" href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:206368" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">Login</a> \
								 \
									&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img class="fb_login_image" src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/fbconnect/login-buttons/connect_light_small_short.gif" alt="Facebook Connect"/> \
									<a href="#" onclick="FB.Connect.requireSession(DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin); return false;">Connect</a> \
								 \
								&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/twitter-signin-icon.png" alt="" /> \
									<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false">Sign-in</a> \
								 \
								&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									 <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/openid-login-icon.png" alt="" /> \
									 <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL(); return false">OpenID</a> \
								 \
							 \
						</div> \
					</div> \
					<div id="dsq-reply-' + post_id + '"></div> \
			</div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Iframes
	//

	this._makeAttributes = function(attributes) {
		// Makes a tag attributes string out of an object.
		// Caller is responsible for making sure nothing needs to be escaped.
		var result = [];
		for (key in attributes) {
			result.push(' ' + key + '="' + attributes[key] + '"');
		}
		result = result.join('');
		return result;
	};

	this._frameGeneric = function(base_url, params, attributes) {
		if(typeof(disqus_callback_params) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_callback_params = '';
		}

		var default_params = {
			// TODO: These should be moved to Dsq.jsonData.
			'f'				: 'insidethehall',
			't'				: '8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221',
			// Do we need encodeURIComponent here?
			'ifrs'			: encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css),
			'to_redirect'	: encodeURIComponent(window.location),
			'cbp'			: disqus_callback_params,
			'ff'			: Dsq.Thread.ff,
			'fc'			: Dsq.Thread.fc,
			'ac'			: Dsq.Thread.ac,
			'default_text'	: disqus_default_text
		};

		base_url += '?' + (new Date()).getTime();
		// Add params to default_params.
		if(params) {
			for(var key in params) {
				if(params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					default_params[key] = encodeURIComponent(params[key]);
				}
			}
		}
		// Build querystring.
		for(var key in default_params) {
			if(default_params[key] && default_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				base_url += '&' + key + '=' + default_params[key];
			}
		}

		return [
			'<iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0"',
			(' allowtransparency="true" src="' + base_url + '"'),
			this._makeAttributes(attributes),
			'</iframe>'].join('');
	};

	this.frameLogin = function(opt_attributes) {
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/login.html';
		var attributes = opt_attributes || {};
		attributes['class'] = 'dsq-post-login';

		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameReply = function(post_id, extra_params, attributes) {
		// Returns the HTML for a reply iframe. Called by Dsq.Iframes.setReplyIframeToContainer
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY;
		var params = {
			'def_email'		: disqus_def_email,
			'def_name'		: disqus_def_name
		};
		if(extra_params) {
			for(var key in extra_params) {
				if(extra_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					params[key] = extra_params[key];
				}
			}
		}
		if(_meta) {
			params['parent_post'] = post_id;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			params['per_page'] = disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			attributes['class'] += '-authenticated';
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameEdit = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/edit.html';
		var params = {
			'p' : post_id
		};
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, {'class': 'dsq-post-edit', 'name': 'dsq-edit_' + post_id + '-frame'});
	};

	//
	// Menus
	//

	this.menuMore = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: "Remove post" button should hide menu.
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')">Link</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Profile</a></li>'
	+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
		? '	<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>' + (_meta.email ? '<li class="dsq-admin-email">' + _meta.email + '</li>' : '')
		+ '	<li class="dsq-admin-ip">' + _meta.ip + '</li> \
			<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>'
		+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
			? ' <li class="dsq-admin-edit"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
			: '')
		+ ' <li class="dsq-remove"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Remove Comment</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-report-spam"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-block-user"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li>'
		: '');
	};

	this.menuMedia = function(post_id) {
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(this, ' + post_id + ', \'seesmic\'); return false;">Record video</a></li> \
		';
	};

	this.dropProfile = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};


		var menu = '<li class="dsq-drop-showlnk"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Expand &#8663;</a></li>';
		var pointsMessage = '';
		if (userData['registered']) {
			pointsMessage = 'with ' + userData['points'] + ' points (more points are better).';
		}

		if (userData['is_remote']) {
			var domain = userData['remote_domain_name'];
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' is a ' + domain + ' user ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
			menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-' + domain.toLowerCase() + '">' + domain + '</span></li>';
		} else if (userData['registered']) {
			if (userData['verified']) {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a verified commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span></li>';
			} else {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a registered, but unverified, commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span></li>';
			}
		} else {
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has not claimed this commenter profile." onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()"><span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span></li>';
		}

		menu += _includeServices();
		return menu;
	};

	//
	// Popups
	//

	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-top"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-body" class="clearfix"> \
				<div class="dsq-popup-body-padding"> \
					<div class="dsq-popup-header"> \
						<a class="dsq-close-link" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/modal-close.png" alt="" /></a>'
						+ content['header']
					+ '</div>'
					+ content['body']
					+ '<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
				</div> <!-- padding --> \
			</div> <!-- body --> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-bottom"></div> \
		</div> \
		';
	};

	this.popupProfile = function(user_key) {
		var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(user_key, null);
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var html = '';
			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == 0
					? '<h4>Connections</h4><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li> \
					<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" title="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" /> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>'
				+ (i+1 == userServices.length ? '</ul>' : '');
			}
			return html;
		};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<table> \
				<tr> \
					<td> \
						<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><img class="dsq-popup-profile-avatar" src="' + userData['avatar'] + '" alt="" /></a> \
					</td> \
					<td> \
						<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user"> \
							<h3>' + userData['display_name'] + '</h3> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats" id="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + user_key + '">Loading...</div> \
						</div> \
					</td> \
				</tr> \
			</table> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-state"> \
				This is a&nbsp;<span class="'
					+ (userData['registered']
						? (userData['verified']
							? ' dsq-badge-verified'
							: (userData['is_remote']
								? ' dsq-badge-' + userData['remote_domain_name'].toLowerCase()
								: ' dsq-badge-registered')
							)
							: ' dsq-badge-guest') + '">'
			+ (userData['registered']
				? (userData['verified']
					? 'Verified'
					: (userData['is_remote']
						 ? userData['remote_domain_name']
						 : 'Registered')
					)
				: 'Guest')
			+ '</span>&nbsp;commenter profile.'
			+ '&nbsp;<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><strong>View more comments </strong></a>'
			+ (!userData['points']
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice">If this is you, <a href="http://disqus.com/profile" target="_blank">claim it now</a> to manage your comments.</p>'
				: '')
			+ ((userData['registered'] && !userData['verified'] && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username == userData['username'])) && !userData['is_remote'])
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice"><strong>Alert</strong>: You have not verified this account. <a href="http://disqus.com/verify">Verify it now.</a></p>'
				: '')
			+ '</div> \
			<div id="dsq-profile-status-' + user_key + '" class="dsq-popup-profile-status" style="display:none"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-snapshot"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td> \
							<div id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Most active sites</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
						<td>'
							+ _includeServices()
							+ '<div id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Moderator of</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupReblog = function() {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<cite><span>Reblog this comment</span></cite> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div id="dsq-reblog-form" class="dsq-reblog-form"> \
			</div> \
		';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupModal = function(title, message) {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<h3>' + title + '</h3> \
		';

		bodyHtml = message;

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.alertContent = function(name, post_id) {
		var alert = {
			'post_not_approved': {
				'title': 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator',
				'message': 'Thanks for posting. Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.'
			},
			'post_has_profile': {
				'title': 'Use your existing commenter profile',
				'message': 'You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> commenter profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a>'
			}
		};
		return alert[name] || false;
	};

	//
	// Actions
	//

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {
		// Update number of points
		Dsq.$('dsq-points-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.';

		// Update link text
		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.';
		}
	};

	this.subscribed = function(status) {
		var title, message;

		if(status) {
			title = 'Subscribed!';
			message = 'You have subscribed to this comment thread. New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox, where you may read and respond by email.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">Unsubscribe</a> \
			';
		} else {
			title = 'Unsubscribed';
			message = 'You have unsubscribed to this comment thread. New comments will no longer be sent to your email inbox.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a> \
			';
		}

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);

	};
	
	this.highlighted = function() {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('This comment has been highlighted.', 'Highlighted comment');
	};

	//
	// Media
	//

	this.mediaSeesmic = function(id, thumb) {
		return ' \
			<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_preview" class="dsq-seesmic-preview"><a href="http://www.seesmic.com/video/' + id + '" target="_blank" class="see_link">&nbsp;</a> \
				<div style="display:block;width:160px; height:120px; border:none; background-image:url(http://t.seesmic.com/thumbnail/' + thumb + ')"> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_hide" class="seePlayOverlay" style="display:none;"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',false)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/stopOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_show" class="seePlayOverlay"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',true)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/playOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; border:none; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			<div id="' + id + '_content" style="display:block; width:100%; padding-top:5px"></div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Callbacks
	//

	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(parent_post_id) {
		// Increment post count
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');
		
		if (num_posts) { 
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) { 
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
	};
};
// Dsq.Templates


/**
 * Dsq.Post
 */
Dsq.Post = new function() {
	this.openedMenu = {};
	this.menuEventListener = null;
	this.stateReplyToggled = {};
	this.stateEditToggled = {};
	this.stateRecordLink = {};

	/**
	 * Inserts a new post into the document.
	 *
	 * @param after_id {Number}	Insert a post before specified id.  If after_id
	 *							evaluates to false, then post in the front.  If
	 *							after_id is -1, post at the end.
	 */
	this.insert = function(after_id, id, message, author) {
		// Skeleton template from thread_posts.html.
		var skeleton = ' \
			<li id="dsq-comment-%(id)s"> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-header-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-header"> \
					<cite id="dsq-cite-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-cite"> \
						<a id="dsq-author-user-%(id)s" href="%(author_url)s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">%(author_name)s</a> \
					</cite> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-body-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-body"> \
					<div id="dsq-comment-message-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-message">%(message)s</div> \
				</div> \
			</li> \
		';
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var _user_meta = Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key];
		var markup = Dsq.Utils.interpolate(skeleton, {
			id: id,
			message: message,
			author_url: _user_meta.blog,
			author_name: _user_meta.display_name
		});
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		markup = markup.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
		div.innerHTML = markup;

		if (after_id === -1) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').appendChild(div);
		} else if (!after_id) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').insertBefore(div, Dsq.$('dsq-comments').firstChild);
		} else if (Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + after_id)) {
			// Get next node after "after_id", so we can insert before it.
			// If "after_id" is the last comment, the target node is the
			// last node.
			
			// var append_post_id = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(after_id).replace('<div id="','').replace('"></div>', '');
			var append_post_id = 'dsq-append-post-' + after_id;
			var node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			while (node = node.nextSibling) {
				if (!node || node.nodeType == 1) { // 1 == Node.ELEMENT_NODE
					break;
				}
			}
			if (!node) {
				node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			}
			node.parentNode.insertBefore(div, node);
		}
	};

	this.incrementPostCount = function() {
		
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');

		if (num_posts) {
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) {
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
	}
	
	this.outlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className += ' dsq-comment-outline';
		setTimeout("(function () { Dsq.Post.clearOutlineComment(" + post_id + ") })()", 3000);
	};
	
	this.clearOutlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className.replace('dsq-comment-outline', '');
	};

	this.showMenu = function(el, id, name) {
		var anchorPos = Dsq.Utils.findPos(el);
		var menu = document.createElement('ul');

		if(this.openedMenu) {
			if(this.openedMenu.linkClicked) {
				this.openedMenu.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		switch(name) {
			case 'more':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMore(id);
				break;
			case 'media':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMedia(id);
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}

		// Add menu to document body
		menu.id = 'dsq-menu-' + id;
		menu.className = 'dsq-menu';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(menu);

		// Position and show
		anchorPos[1] += 15;
		menu.style.left = anchorPos[0] + 'px';
		menu.style.top = anchorPos[1] + 'px';
		menu.style.display = 'block';

		// Set global reference
		this.openedMenu = {
			'el' : menu,
			'id' : id,
			'name' : name,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};

		// Set listener
		this.menuEventListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._hideMenu);
	};

	this._hideMenu = function(e) {
		var el = e.target || e.srcElement;
		var openedMenu = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el;
		var id = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.id;

		if(!id) {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link';
		} else {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link-' + id;
		}

		if(!openedMenu) {
			return;
		}

		if(!Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, openedMenu.id)) {
			openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Post.menuEventListener);
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(openedMenu);

		} else {
			// Hide the menu if a link was clicked inside the menu.  We can't
			// completely remove the menu until the onclick event on the link
			// fires, but the menuEventListener will prevent multiple menus
			// from polluting the DOM.
			if(el && typeof el.href != 'undefined') {
				openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el = null;
			}
		}

		if(Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Post.openedMenu.linkClicked = true;
		}
	};


	this.getUserServices = function(user_key, id) {
		if(!user_key && id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
			user_key = _meta.user_key;
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var userServices = [];

		// Keep a full list of supported services. This is the order they will display in the drop-profile.
		// Each service must have a corresponding case in _buildServiceUrl()
		var supportedServices = ['blog', 'twitter', 'facebook', 'tumblr'];

		function _buildServiceUrl(serviceName) {
			var data = userData[serviceName];
			var services = {
				blog:		function(d) { return d; },
				twitter:	function(d) { return d; },
				facebook:	function(d) { return d; },
				tumblr:		function(d) { return 'http://' + d + '.tumblr.com'; }
			};
			return services[serviceName](data);
		}

		for(var i = 0; i < supportedServices.length; i++) {
			if(userData[supportedServices[i]]) {
				var serviceUrl = _buildServiceUrl(supportedServices[i]);
				userServices.push({'name' : supportedServices[i], 'url' : serviceUrl});
			}
		}
		return userServices;
	}

	this.dropProfile = function(id) {
		var dp = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-profile-' + id);

		// IE6 needs JS to display/hide. All other browsers use CSS.
		if(dp) {
			if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) dp.style.display = (dp.style.display == 'inline') ? 'none' : 'inline';
			return false;
		} else {
			dp = document.createElement('ul');
		}

		dp.id = 'dsq-drop-profile-' + id;
		dp.className = 'dsq-drop-profile';

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) { dp.style.display = 'inline'; }

		var container = Dsq.$('dsq-header-avatar-' + id);
		dp.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.dropProfile(id);
		container.appendChild(dp);
	};

	this.dropProfileMore = function(el, id) {
		var hiddenItems = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-hidden-' + id);

		hiddenItems.style.display = 'inline';
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
	};

	this._updateReplyLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "reply / cancel" links based on state.
		var displayDict = {};

		if(id) {
			if(this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				el.innerHTML = 'Cancel';
				displayDict['media'] = 'inline';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'none';
			} else {
				el.innerHTML = 'Reply';
				displayDict['media'] = 'none';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'inline';
			}
		}

		for(var key in displayDict) {
			if(displayDict.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var	linkEl = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-el-' + id),
					spacer = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-spacer-' + id);

				if(linkEl) {
					linkEl.style.display = displayDict[key];
					if(spacer) spacer.style.display = displayDict[key];
				}
			}
		}
	};

	this._updateMediaLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "use media / cancel" links based on state.
		var appendId = (id) ? ('-' + id) : '';
		var link = Dsq.$('dsq-media-link' + appendId);

		if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			link.innerHTML = 'Cancel Media';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(link, id); return false; };
		} else {
			link.innerHTML = 'Use Media <small>&#9660;</small>';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.showMenu(link, id, 'media'); return false; };
		}
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(el, id) {
		// Create reply IFrame
		if (window.disqus_use_postmessage) {
			if (!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				// Create IFrame if it doesn't exist.
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-frame-' + id), id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].init();
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].setState(id, _meta.depth);
				}
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
			}
		} else {
			// DEPRECATED
			if(!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				// Reply toolbar
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id), id);
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Iframes.hideAllInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id));
				if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
					// HACK: Cancel media before canceling self.
					this.toggleMediaReply(Dsq.$('dsq-media-link-' + id), id);
				}
			}
		}

		this.stateReplyToggled[id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[id];
		this._updateReplyLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-reply-' + id); }

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[id]
		});
	};

	this.toggleMediaReply = function(el, id, xtype) {
		id = id || 0;
		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(!this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id, {xtype:xtype}, 'dsq-post-video');
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id);
		}
		this.stateRecordLink[id] = !this.stateRecordLink[id];
		this._updateMediaLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};

	this.edit = function(el, id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.frameEdit(id);
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-comment-message-' + id); }
	};

    this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
                Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
            }

            Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/vote.js'
                + '?post_id='    + id
                + '&vote='        + vote);

		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login(Dsq.Strings.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN);
		}
    };

	this.report = function(id, confirmed) {
		if(confirmed) {
			Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221/post_report/', {'post_id': id});
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Thank you. This comment has been flagged for moderator attention.', 'Successfully flagged');
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$('dsq-post-report-' + id));
		} else {
			var title = Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT;
			var message = Dsq.Strings.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR + '? \
			<br /><br /> \
			<button onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.NO + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.NEVER_MIND + '</button>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<button onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + id + ', true);"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.YES + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT + '</button><br /><br />'
			+ Dsq.Strings.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION + '. \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, id);
		}
	};



	this.showAlert = function(id, msg) {
		var msgEl = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id);
		var alert = '<div class="dsq-comment-alert">' + msg + '</div>';

		msgEl.innerHTML = alert + msgEl.innerHTML;
	};

};
// Dsq.Post


/**
 * Dsq.Thread
 */
Dsq.Thread = new function() {
	this.fc = null;
	this.ff = null;
	this.ac = null;

	
	this.adminIsOn = false;

	
	
	

	this.hlComment = null;
	this.hlCommentClass = null;

	this.getNextComment = function(el) {
		var start_id = el.id;
		while(el = el.nextSibling) {
			if(el.id && el.id.indexOf('dsq-comment-') != -1 && el.id != start_id) {
				return el;
			}
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.getActiveCommentId = function() {
		if (document.URL.indexOf('#comment-') >= 0) {
			var anchor = document.URL.slice(document.URL.indexOf('#') + 1);
			return anchor.replace('comment-', '');
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.highlightAnchor = function() {
		var i = this.getActiveCommentId();
		if (i == null) return false;
		var id = 'dsq-comment-' + i;
		var hash = window.location.hash;

		// Toggle the hash incase the comment isn't available when the page loads
		// for WebKit-based browsers.
		if (Dsq.Utils.webkit) {
			window.location.hash = '';
			window.location.hash = hash;
		}

		this.hlComment = Dsq.$(id);
		// Adding this conditional guard pending #289
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlCommentClass = this.hlComment.className;
		this.hlComment.className += ' dsq-hl-anchor';

		setTimeout("Dsq.Thread.highlightClear()", 3000);
	};

	this.highlightClear = function() {
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlComment.className = this.hlCommentClass;
	};

	this.login = function(toggle) {
		// toggle id is #dsq-reply-login-[id]
		var postId;
		if(toggle.id.indexOf('dsq-reply-login') != -1) {
			postId = toggle.id.slice(16);
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + postId);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(toggle) {
			if(toggle.className == 'dsq-login-active') {
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(container, postId);
				toggle.className = '';
			} else {
				Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
				toggle.className = 'dsq-login-active';
			}
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
		}

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};


	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked, per_page) {
		// Use extra_params to pass any override parameters that we need to persist.
		var extra_params = '';

		// "Per page" can either be overriden by providing it as an argument
		// (per-call) or setting the disqus_per_page override variable (global).
		if(typeof per_page == 'undefined') {
			per_page = null;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined' && per_page === null) {
			per_page = disqus_per_page;
		}

		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}
		if(per_page !== null) {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + per_page;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			el_clicked.style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ '8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};

	this.sortBy = function(sort) {
		var disqus_script = document.createElement('script');
		var disqus_date = new Date();

		if (location.hash != '') {
			location.hash = '#disqus_thread';
		}

		if(typeof(disqus_url) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_url = disqus_href;
		}
		disqus_script.type = 'text/javascript';
		disqus_script.src = 'http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ '8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221'
			+ '&sort='	+ sort
			+ '&title='
			+ '&'		+ disqus_date.getTime();

		Dsq.$('dsq-comments').innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif">';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(disqus_script);
	};

	this.subscribe = function(status, email) {
		// `status` is an int -- 1 to subscribe, 0 to unsubscribe
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || email) {
			// If authenticated user OR anonymous email provided

			if(email) {
				Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
			}

			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/subscribe.js'
				+'?status=' 	+ status
				+ '&slug='		+ '8220i_think_the_majority_would_want_him_to_stay8221'
				+ '&email=' 	+ encodeURIComponent(email));

		} else if(!email) {
			// If anonymous user and no email has been provided yet, prompt for email

			var title = 'Subscribe to this comment thread';
			var message = ' \
				New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox! \
				<div class="dsq-subscribe-submit"> \
					<p><strong>Enter your email address below.</strong></p> \
					<input type="text" id="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1, Dsq.$(\'dsq-subscribe-email\').value)">Subscribe</button> \
				</div> \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
		}
	};

	this.showSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return;
		}

		/* The form has to be re-designed when more options will come out. */
		var html = 'Automatically close comments after <input size="3" id="dsq-thread-days-alive" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.days_alive + '" type="text" /> days. Existing comments will still be displayed.<br /><br />(Using 0 days will disable this feature)<br /><br />'
								 + '<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.updateDaysAlive();" class="dsq-button-small"><span>Save</span></button>'
								 + '<span id="dsq-thread-settings-status" class="dsq-options-status"></span>';
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Settings');
	};

	this.updateDaysAlive = function() {
		var days = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-days-alive').value;
		var status = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-settings-status');
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/update_days_alive.js', {days:days,thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
		status.innerHTML = 'Saved!';
		window.setTimeout(function() { status.innerHTML = ''; }, 1000);
	};
};
// Dsq.Thread

Dsq.Events = function() {
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var handlers = {};
	var getHandlers = function(event) {
		if (handlers[event] === undefined) {
			handlers[event] = [];
		}
		return handlers[event];
	};

	// Public
	// Value keys : postId, node, xtype
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED = 1;
	// Value keys : postId, opened
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED = 2;
	obj.fire = function(event, opt_value) {
		if (!event) {
			throw new Error('Unknown event');
		}
		var value = opt_value || {};
		for (var i=0; i<getHandlers(event).length; i++) {
			getHandlers(event)[i](value);
		}
	};
	obj.addHandler = function(event, callback) {
		getHandlers(event).push(callback);
	};

	return obj;
}();

/**
 * Dsq.Realtime
 */
Dsq.Realtime = new function() {
	var initialized = false;
	var interval = null;
	var last_checked = Dsq.jsonData.request.timestamp;
	var new_posts = [];
	var ongoing_request = false;
	var prev_script = null;

	function updateNewPostCount() {
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-alert').style.display = new_posts.length ? 'block' : 'none';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-queued').innerHTML = new_posts.length
		+ ' new '
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, 'comment', 'comments')
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, ' was', ' were')
		+ ' just posted.';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.SHOW + ')';
	}

	function insertNewPosts() {
		var post_id = null;
		var after_id = Dsq.$('dsq-sort-select').value === 'oldest' ? -1 : null;

		for (var i=0; i<new_posts.length; i++) {
			post_id = new_posts[i];
			Dsq.Post.insert(after_id, post_id, Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id].message);
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		}
		new_posts = [];
	}

	this.enableInterval = function() {
		interval = setInterval(Dsq.Realtime.check, Dsq.jsonData.context.realtime_speed);
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.ENABLED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.PAUSE + ')';
	}

	this.disableInterval = function() {
		if (interval) {
			clearInterval(interval);
			interval = null;
		}
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.PAUSED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.RESUME + ')';
	}

	this.toggleInterval = function() {
		if (!interval) {
			Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
		} else {
			Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
		}
		return false;
	}

	this.initialize = function() {
		if (!initialized) {
			initialized = true;
			Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').onclick = this.toggleInterval;
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').onclick = this.show;
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
			if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.realtime_paused) {
				Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
			} else {
				Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
			}
		}
	}

	this.show = function() {
		insertNewPosts();
		updateNewPostCount();
		return false;
	}

	this.check = function() {
		if (!ongoing_request && Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			if (prev_script) {
				prev_script.parentNode.removeChild(prev_script);
			}
			ongoing_request = true;
			prev_script = Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/206368/realtime.js?timestamp=' + last_checked);
		}
	};

	this.update = function(timestamp, posts, users) {
		ongoing_request = false;
		last_checked = timestamp;

		if (users) {
			for (var user_id in users) {
				if (users.hasOwnProperty(user_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id] = users[user_id];
					}
				}
			}
		}

		if (posts) {
			for (var post_id in posts) {
				if (posts.hasOwnProperty(post_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] = posts[post_id];
						new_posts.push(post_id);
					}
				}
			}

			if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				insertNewPosts();
			} else {
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
		}
	};

}();

// DEPRECATED
Dsq.Iframes = function() {
	// Different style of object from the above. Hoping to switch to this for some reason.
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var showIframeInContainer = function(container, id, markup) {
		// Look through container for iframes, hiding them, except show one that matches id
		// If none of them matched id, create a new iframe using markup and insert it.
		// Returns the iframe node if and only if it was newly created.
		var found = false;
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				if (child.id == id) {
					child.style.display = 'block';
					found = true;
				} else {
					child.style.display = 'none';
				}
			}
		}
		if (found) {
			return;
		}
		// The iframe wasn't found, so construct it and add it to the container.
		// Don't use innerHTML because it might reload iframes
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		div.innerHTML = markup;
		var iframe = div.childNodes[0];
		div.removeChild(iframe);
		container.appendChild(iframe);
		return iframe;
	};

	// Public
	obj.makeReplyIframeId = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var id = 'dsq-post-add-iframe';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			id += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			id += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return id;
	};
	obj.makeLoginIframeId = function(opt_postId) {
		if (!opt_postId) {
			return 'dsq-login-iframe';
		}
		return 'dsq-login-iframe-' + opt_postId;
	};
	obj.makeReplyIframeName = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var name = 'dsq-reply-frame';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			name += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			name += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return name;
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId, opt_extraParams, opt_className) {
		// Construct the id so we can check if it's already present.
		// Hide any other iframes we find, and show this one if it's found.
		var params = opt_extraParams || {};
		// use xtype in the id and name so we can distinguish media replies from text replies:
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var name = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeName(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var attributes = {
			'id': id,
			'name': name,
			'class': opt_className || 'dsq-post-reply'
			};
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameReply(opt_postId, opt_extraParams, attributes);
		var iframe = showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
		// It was newly created
		if (iframe) {
			Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, {
				postId: opt_postId,
				node: iframe,
				xtype: params.xtype
			});
		}
	};
	obj.showLoginIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId) {
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeLoginIframeId(opt_postId);
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: id});
		showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed = function(container, opt_postId) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			obj.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, opt_postId);
		} else {
			obj.hideAllInContainer(container);
		}
	};
	obj.hideAllInContainer = function(container) {
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				child.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	return obj;
}();

Dsq.Twitter = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startTwitterConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._twitterWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/twitter/begin/', 'twitterWindow', popupParams);
		that._twitterInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeTwitterConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeTwitterConnect = function() {
		if (that._twitterWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._twitterInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Yahoo = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startYahooConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._yahooWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/yahoo/begin/', 'yahooWindow', popupParams);
		that._yahooInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeYahooConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeYahooConnect = function() {
		if (that._yahooWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._yahooInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.OpenID = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.requestURL = function() {
		var message = '<table class="dsq-openid-form"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" rowspan="2"><img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url + '/images/openid-icon-100x100.png" /></td>';
		message += '<td><label for="dsq-openid-url">OpenID URL:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-url" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td><label for="dsq-openid-username">Display name:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-username" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td class="dsq-openid-submit" colspan="3"><input type="button" value="Sign in" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.startConnect();" /></td></tr>';
		message += "</table>";

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sign in using OpenID');
	};

	this.startConnect = function() {
		var isblank = function(str) {
			return /^\s*$/.test(str);
		};

		var openid_url = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-url').value;
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-username').value;

		if (isblank(openid_url)) {
			return;
		}

		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=500';
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/openid/begin/' + '?url=' + encodeURIComponent(openid_url) + '&username=' + encodeURIComponent(username);
		that._openidWindow = window.open(url, 'openidWindow', popupParams);
		that._openidInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeConnect = function() {
		if (that._openidWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._openidInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Reaction = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.hide = function(id) {
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/insidethehall/hidereaction.js?' + 'reaction_id=' + id);
	};

	this.reportMissingReactions = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled) {
			return;
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.queued) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Your report has been received. The system will automatically search for new reactions; if any are found, they will be displayed on this comment thread.<br/><br/>Thank&nbsp;you.',
												 'Reported missing reactions');
			return;
		}

		Dsq.Utils.execScript(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/forums/insidethehall/queueurl.js');
	};
};

Dsq.CNN = function() {
	var obj = {};

	obj.authenticate = function() {
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + "/saml/cnn/try/";
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl(url, {'target': document.location}, true);
	};

	return obj;
}();


if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
	(function() {
		DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE = /<div class="dsq-header-avatar"(.*?)>/gim;
		Dsq.Templates.registerFilter('postPrependHeader', function(html, post_id) {
			// Add "onmouseout" for dsq-header-avatar for dropProfile
			// functionality since IE6 cannot use :hover.
			function _headerAvatarReplace(content, inner, _unused, html) {
				return '<div class="dsq-header-avatar" '
					+ inner
					+ ' onmouseout="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')">';
			}
			html = html.replace(DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE, _headerAvatarReplace);
			return html;
		});
	})();
}









(function() {
	//
	// Load theme.  This overrides the base templates with template functions
	// from the respective themes.
	//
	if (Dsq.jsonData.integration.theme == 4) {
		var theme = 'narcissus';
		// HACK: Set variable on window to use post message.
		window.disqus_use_postmessage = true;

		
		for(var prop in Dsq.Themes[theme]) {
			if(Dsq.Themes[theme] && Dsq.Themes[theme].hasOwnProperty(prop)) {
				Dsq.Templates[prop] = Dsq.Themes[theme][prop];
			}
		}
		
		for(var prop in Dsq.Post) {
			if(Dsq.Themes[theme] && Dsq.Themes[theme].hasOwnProperty(prop)) {
				Dsq.Post[prop] = Dsq.Themes[theme][prop];
			}
		}
	}

	//
	// Register templates.  This must be done after all themes are loaded.
	//
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('authPost', Dsq.Templates.authPost);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('header', Dsq.Templates.header);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('footer', Dsq.Templates.footer);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('trackbacks', Dsq.Templates.trackbacks);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('reactions', Dsq.Templates.reactions);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('prependPost', Dsq.Templates.prependPost);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('appendPost', Dsq.Templates.appendPost);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postPrependHeader', Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postAppendHeader', Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('preBody', Dsq.Templates.preBody);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postBody', Dsq.Templates.postBody);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postFooter', Dsq.Templates.postFooter);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('_popupGeneric', Dsq.Templates._popupGeneric);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('voted', Dsq.Templates.voted);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('popupProfile', Dsq.Templates.popupProfile);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postBox', Dsq.Templates.postBox);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('pagination', Dsq.Templates.pagination);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postComment_onSuccess', Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess);

})();

Dsq.container.className = "clearfix";
Dsq.container.innerHTML = ' \
<ul id="dsq-comments">\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-158541">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-158541" class="dsq-comment-header">\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158541">HoosierSmitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158541" class="dsq-comment-message">What I really want to know is what is so different now than when IU came out with the results of its own investigation? Yes, yes, I know he supposedly lied according to the NCAA, but we could have made that some determination ourselves...yet many of us (myself included) just hoped and prayed that it would go away and IU\'s self-imposed sanctions were enough. <br><br>Instead, we allowed an assistant to be thrown under the bus. <br><br>Nothing that entirely new has come to light. The NCAA did not release anything mind blowing. Other than the allegations of lying, this is pretty much the same stuff we already knew. So why are we calling for his head now? Yes, I say he should go, but what about this now makes us say...bye bye Sampson? Is it because the NCAA now has evidence that proves he was lying, when we all probably could have figured that out ourselves? <br><br>I\'ve tried to sit back and look at the situation and the fervor around his resignation. It just seems like when IU caught him, we said as fans "well, he probably knew what was going on, but maybe he didn\'t, so we\'ll let it go. Yeah, we\'re glad you punished him IU, but he\'s still our coach. It was just phone calls." <br><br>Now it\'s "Oh the NCAA dropped the hammer and he\'s got to go. He\'s a cheater and a liar and I\'m not going to support this guy as our coach." <br><br>I still think Sampson should be sent packing, but looking back on it now, I am asking myself, why did I not voice this same disgust initially? Why would IU let him go now, when the administration did not let him go after they uncovered the violations on their own. It makes me wonder if the administration is going to step up this time and do what it probably should have done at the conclusion of its own findings. <br><br>I would not be entirely shocked if IU\'s president stepped up to the podium at the end of the one-week period and said. "At this time, Coach Sampson is going to remain our coach and we will take the full 90 days to respond to the NCAA\'s allegations." In other words...at this time, we\'re effectively killing recruiting for the next several years at Indiana University. <br><br>Just stuff I\'ve been thinking about ...</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158705">TXHoosier</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158705" class="dsq-comment-message">Perhaps longwinded, but definitely well-said.  The thought of greater NCAA sanctions and the recruiting impact of dragging this into June certainly has me scared.  I join you in kicking myself now in rationalizing away the infractions from October.  I say fire (or suspend, keeping in mind the O\'Brien mess) him now, tag Dakich as the interim, and cross our fingers that they can regroup over the next couple weeks for a tourney run.  Oh, and a few lit candles at shrines for DJ White\'s knee couldn\'t hurt, either...<br><br>(Is it too early to start thinking about luring away Scott Drew for next year?  I have no idea about his contract, etc., but anyone who\'s pulled Baylor out of such a mess so quickly at least has to be given a look.)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158501">ricky</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158501" class="dsq-comment-message">iu would recieve a severe backlash if they kept sampson and the negative pr would be very tough for iu\'s players to handle. iu would get killed even more than they already have in the national media, and while that might not matter to some, it reflects badly upon the school and its administration. iu would lose a lot of credibility and it could really hurt the team in the long run</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158503" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158503">kelin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158503" class="dsq-comment-message">Big A-<br><br>I can\'t answer the first one cause I want him fired. But if he survives.....after reading your article, this is the first time I have thought about it. My reaction would be GREAT dissapointment and fear of the what I believe the NCAA will do. I believe the NCAA wants to come down hard on KS and they will do so if he is not fired which would include: Banning IU from post season play and loss of more scholarships. I think if that were to happen the FURY of the IU faithful would be ugly and they would HAVE to fire Sampson</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158542" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158542">HoosierSmitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158542" class="dsq-comment-message">The NCAA will crush us if we keep him, rather than just break our fingers.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158514" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158514">barkerc</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158514" class="dsq-comment-message">Rhoden is an awful columnist and probably only supports Sampson because he\'s African-American, which is who he always supports, no matter the situation. I\'m honestly surprised he didn\'t claim we\'re firing Sampson because he\'s not white.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158531" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158531">JOe Bob</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158531" class="dsq-comment-message">Sampson is Native American.  He\'s not Black.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158526" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158526">ronb</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158526" class="dsq-comment-message">Perhaps you need to take another poll. After the Michigan State game some people<br>seem to think the media and ESPN have gone over the top with this story. The poll       now on the Hoosier Scoop site shows some change. Even the articles in the Star       show comments from Purdue fans who think ESPN and Dick were shameful with         their comments.  I think if he lied he should be fired and Greenspan should go also.           If IU\'S investigation this week does not support the NCAA comments that he lied            then I believe he should remain as coach until a final ruling is done in June.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158540" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158540">kelin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158540" class="dsq-comment-message">OK did anyone hear on KS radio show DJ is playing?<br>Hoop Scoop just reported it......can\'t find the station in Indy?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158545">HoosierSmitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158545" class="dsq-comment-message">Geez...I went on a little longer there than I knew...sorry guys....</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158552" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158552">kelin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158552" class="dsq-comment-message">Hoosiersmitty....<br>I agree 100% and I rationalized it out when IU caught in comparison to the NCAA. What has happened is this....the fear of the NCAA coming down on IU we don\'t want as opposed to IU coming down on IU. <br><br>We were all comfortable with the self imposed sanctions IU did on KS but now that the NCAA seems to want KS head on a platter we want nothing to do with is. Also the word "major" has been thrown around as a hint they are taking this waaay more seriously than IU.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158651">Timmy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158651" class="dsq-comment-message">1.  Saying there is no part of the fan base that would like to have Sampson stay is bullshit considering hearing the fans chanting his name at Saturday\'s game.<br>2.  Your 83% poll was also crap.  As I recall, you had around 800+ votes and when has any of your polls had that much participation.  I bet a lot of the votes were from fans from rival schools.<br>3.  Finally, the reaction would be vigorously disproving the ncaa\'s allegations after a deep run in the ncaa tourney and have an outstanding freshman class led by Ebanks come in and kick ass.<br>4.  Support IU, you sellout!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158722" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-158722" href="http://www.insidethehall.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alex</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158722" class="dsq-comment-message">To point #2, we\'ve had more visitors lately due largely to the NCAA allegations. And the total number of votes was over 1,000.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158734" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158734">HoosierSmitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158734" class="dsq-comment-message">Timmy is an angry angry man. I hope he monitors his vital signs frequently. Eat Cheerios and take some aspirin to help keep your heart healthy!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159017">Timmy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159017" class="dsq-comment-message">And wouldnt a lot of those "new" visitors be fans of other teams watching the internet zoo like we visit <a href="http://catspause.com" rel="nofollow">catspause.com</a> after kentucky\'s latest meltdowns and illinois\' boards after their last second losses?  Support IU or get bent.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-159083" href="http://matthewjenks.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt J</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159083" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m a new visitor.  I\'d been looking for a good IU blog for a while, and then Fornelli at Fanhouse linked to the site and I followed it and fell in love.  The Damon Bailey/Calbert Cheaney pictures hooked me.  :D</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-159097" href="http://mouthpiecesports.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eamonn</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159097" class="dsq-comment-message">Aw, Fornelli brought you here? Fornelli\'s our boy at MLB FanHouse, too. <br><br>It\'s a small bloggernets world after all.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158732">Chuck</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158732" class="dsq-comment-message">If IU had lost that Michigan State game, I am pretty sure the crowd at the game would have been acting different (not chanting his name).  The student section rolls with the emotion of the current night\'s game.  We need to get the program back where it should be... Fire Sampson, and hire a coach who does things the right way.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159014">Timmy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159014" class="dsq-comment-message">Yeah and IF KS and his wife were brother and sister he\'d be the coach of kentucky.  Point is we won and are prime for another banner and once we wins it and is proved innocent all of you fire Coach people can go root for purdue and illinois.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159529" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-159529" href="http://www.xl950.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CoveyDale</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159529" class="dsq-comment-message">i\'m not going to lie timmy, you are the worst poster on here.  <br><br>saying that IU fans that want sampson fired are anti-IU is like saying all people that hate President Bush are anti-American.  <br><br>i only wish i could live in your Sampson-loving communist world.  tell me, will you stilll support IU when we have a new coach next season?  Or will you follow Sampson to what ever junior college gives him a third chance to coach again?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158657" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158657">kelin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158657" class="dsq-comment-message">I think if he stays and hypothetically the allegations of lying get proved wrong, the NCAA can still punish IU for what they reported........and I think they would.....<br><br>If KS stays our ass is grass with the NCAA and I think IU knows that. New Allegations or not....</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158687">JamesHardy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158687" class="dsq-comment-message">IF he stays...and that\'s a BIG IF....IU would become the Huggy Bear Bearcats of Cincinnati. We\'d be the LAUGHING stock of the NCAA.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158744" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158744">HoosierSmitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158744" class="dsq-comment-message">What is the NCAA timetable once Indiana makes a decision? Does any know this or where to get info on it? <br><br>Is it like the previous situation where the NCAA is free to make a decision on sanctions whenever it pleases? Or do they set a definitive timetable on when Indiana will find out what punishment will be handed down.<br><br>This will certainly have an impact on who we are able to bring in as the coach if Sampson gets fired. It would be nice if that coach knew what he was getting in to, as well as our recruits.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-160673">ray</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-160673" class="dsq-comment-message">i agree with your point exactly hoosiersmitty.  iu needs to unleash sampson and bring in another body so that they can re-recruit some of the players coming to iu to play for sampson.  some players are coming because it is iu, but most are coming because sampson is at the helm.  we need to let these recruits know that iu basketball is still iu basketball and that a new coach is hired and ready to make another run at a national title.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158830">tberry</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158830" class="dsq-comment-message">The following is a letter i wrote to the author.  For some reason it wasn\'t deliverable.  I tried twice:<br><br>"After reading your article and specially this quote, “It’s a divided<br>campus here. I think the majority would want him to stay, particularly<br>after last night.”, I\'m wondering how hard you had to look to find someone<br>who wants Sampson to stay.  This opinion is definitely in the minority.<br><br>In all the blogs, forums, new interviews, everywhere, all that is<br>expressed in Indiana is that Sampson had been given repeated chances and<br>has knowingly and blatantly ruined IU Athletic reputation and should be<br>fire along with the Athletic director Rick Greenspan.<br><br>Maybe in New York winning will make any sin forgivable but not at Indiana<br>University.  Winning is expected but honesty is expected above all else. <br>IU had not had a violation since 1960 and has been very proud of the fact<br>that we don\'t cheat to win.  We win because we are the best.<br><br>This debacle might not hurt IU\'s national academic reputation but<br>certainly has already hurt IU\'s moral position everywhere.<br><br>President McRobbie needs to act immediately to let everyone know that<br>he/IU will not condone the least impropriety much less repeated<br>violations.  At least Sampson and Greenspan need to be fired immediately.<br><br>There is no doubt that Sampson is guilty.  Either he is a liar or multiple<br>recruits, parents and coaches are liars.  It is evident that Sampson is<br>the liar.<br><br>Actually much of the damage to IU has already been done.  I can\'t imagine<br>that Sampson\'s contract doesn\'t have a clause allowing his removal if his<br>action damage IU in any way.<br><br>It is a real shame he threw his career and IU\'s reputation away for<br>nothing.  He is a good coach and the team played their best game against a<br>quality opponent in the victory over MSU.<br><br>However, we must get rid of Sampson and then take our lumps and do it the<br>right way next time."</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158839" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158839">coachv</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158839" class="dsq-comment-message">seeing the pain and devastation on kelvin’s face, i just can’t believe he is the horrible, devious person everyone is making him out to be. if the media weren’t so eager to villianize at every opportunity, this wouldn’t be that big of a deal. damn vultures.<br>first of all, these are NOT major violations. sampson did not make these phone calls, his staff did. everyone keeps talking about the impermissible calls sampson made. let’s try to keep the facts straight.<br>secondly, i doubt sampson had any idea meyer gave a t-shirt and bag to elston. a t-shirt and bag!?! oh no! sampson saying hi to elston at summer camp and telling him he’s the type of kid he’d like to see become a hoosier… oh, the humanity.<br>third, the ncaa report was basically a reiteration of iu’s findings of infractions with an ncaa caveat of “we think sampson’s a big fat liar” and the ncaa doesn’t like being lied to. to them, it’s the lie that makes it a MAJOR infraction. and we don’t know for sure that sampson is lying. maybe he just isn’t that bright.<br>i challenge anyone to come up with a violation that would be considered more minor than these.<br>sure, he’s responsible for the actions of his staff and one assistant has been fired. let’s not forget that sampson has also been adequately punished. half a million dollars, further recruiting restrictions and a loss of a scholly isn’t enough? if it wasn’t, iu should have fired him last fall.<br>geez, look at what happened at florida state a couple of months ago. academic fraud for half the team for crissakes! the media wasn’t dragging bowden thru the mud. why not? even dave bliss didn’t get this treatment. how long until al sharpton figures out a way to pile on. some perspective, people.<br>just looking at sampson and seeing how he interacts with his players, i think he’s a good influence and i hate to see his heart being ripped out. i believe he loves his players more than the coaching icon preceeding him here. i’ll be sorry to see him go.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159724" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-159724" href="http://www.xl950.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CoveyDale</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159724" class="dsq-comment-message">"first of all, these are NOT major violations"<br><br>um, yeah they are.  you know why they are?  because sampson was on probation from the NCAA for breaking the same rules once but ignored that and tried to get away with it again.<br><br>"sampson did not make these phone calls, his staff did."<br><br>yeah, you\'re right.  in fact, i bet sampson had zero knowledge that any of these calls were illegal.  i bet he had no idea that rob senderoff was patching him through to 3-way calls.  i mean how could he know?  it\'s not like he had ever been caught before doing the same....oh wait...<br><br>"and we don’t know for sure that sampson is lying. maybe he just isn’t that bright."<br><br>best kelvin sampson excuse ever!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158897">ALH_00</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158897" class="dsq-comment-message">If KS is the coach in June when the NCAA hearing is held, it will only increase the possibility of a post-season ban as punishment, assuming the NCAA allegations be found to be true (and the NCAA hearing is being judged by the NCAA!!!).  Firing KS doesn\'t guarantee that a post-season ban won\'t happen, but at least it his firing lowers the odds.<br><br>In answer to the question, I would be shocked and disappointed if KS continued to coach this team.  It may suck for the current players, it may result in the loss of one or more recruits, and it may not relieve the wrath of the NCAA, but it\'s a step in the right direction...imo the only direction.  <br><br>Like y\'all said the other day, one great win doesn\'t change Sampson\'s inability to play by the rules.  The NCAA has made KS public enemy No. 1 and they will punish him.  If he is employed by IU at the time, IU will suffer long-term...not to mention the continued possibility that KS will ignore NCAA regulations.  Let\'s  begin the process of recovering from Sampson\'s arrogance...watching this team play the games will help.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158912" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158912">HOO HOO HOO HOOSIER</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158912" class="dsq-comment-message">Firing Sampson now would be the worst decision we could possibly make.<br>1. We will lose ALL recruits, EBANKS, HOLLOWAY, PRITCHARD, and ROTH in addition to seeing many transfers. <br><br>2.Bassett was a Mike Davis recruit who Sampson convinced to stay, so now the man Bassett loves will be gone again. <br><br>3. Brandon McGee and Eli Holman will leave, after receiving little to no playing time, especially due to the fact that Holman is just raw not injured.<br><br>5. That leaves us with a team of Kyle Taber, JaMarcus Ellis, finklemerire, crawford, and maybe bassett.<br><br>6. You ruin the season for guys who all decided to come not only play for IU, but specifically for SAMPSON. No Sampson would have meant no Eric Gordon, so stop trying to defend how we need to get rid of Sampson for these kids. they love him and will play their best for Sampson.<br><br>7. Why fire him now when NO NEW allegations have come up? All the NCAA said was Sampson deceived them to the extent of his knowledge, it isnt like he made 500 more phone calls.  How can they prove Sampson knew he was on the 3 way call? If they had evidence, it would do them no harm to come forward with it now, surely allowing IU to make the right call.<br><br>8. DJ white will suffer greatly, and that is not fair to our senior captain.<br><br>9. We will receive sanctions regardless, what if Sampson is found innocent? How do we defend his termination? Let him stay till he is found guilty or innocent, and then make your decision McRobbie.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159637" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159637">Steve</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159637" class="dsq-comment-message">This is a very flawed argument.  First, to think that all recruits will be lost because of a new coach?  It is possible that a couple might leave, but they first have to get a release from IU and I am sure the new coach will attempt to convince them to stay.  Armon Bassett and Xavier Keeling stuck around.  Keeling leaving was more of a playing time and system issue I believe.<br><br>I don\'t think Bassett will go anywhere, unless he just doesn\'t click with a new coach.  Their is no logical explanation provided as to why McGee or Holman would leave based on a new coach coming in.  With your argument it seems they would more likely stick around for a new coach with the hopes of more playing time (and no DJ or Mike White).<br><br>Did EJ come specifically for Sampson or because he was not Mike Davis?  I don\'t deny that the players have a relationship with KS.  However Fife, Coverdale, Moye, etc. had the same relationship with Mike Davis.  We saw the benefits of that for one season and then it led to the mess that the program finds itself in now.<br><br>You fire Sampson now because you see how the NCAA is viewing the situation after they have reacted to the original investigation and gotten additional information that solidifies the infractions.  Zero tolerance is zero tolerance.  IU should learn from past mistakes and take a harder stand when they draw a line.  If you think Sampson didn\'t know he was breaking special rules that were set for him, you are naive.<br><br>While a love and respect what DJ White has done for the program over the last few years, I don\'t see how he could be a reason for the school to possibly mortgage their future.  Also, as much as I want to see IU make a big run through March, I can\'t see them doing any better than the sweet 16.  I don\'t believe that is a good enough reason to keep KS around when I think an interim coach could possibly do the same thing.<br><br>Finally, the termination would be easily defended because the contract states that the school has the ability to fire Sampson if he is found to have broken any rules.  If you believe the program will receive sanctions then you obviously believe rules have been broken.<br><br>I apologize for the length of this post.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159730" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-159730" href="http://www.xl950.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CoveyDale</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159730" class="dsq-comment-message">the best post from this entire week.  excellent.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158927" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158927">TimEOBrien</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158927" class="dsq-comment-message">Originally i wanted Kelvin fired the day this came out. After seeing Kelvin around his players (Not the victory!), the love and respect that they have for each other, I hope he doesn\'t get fired. I don\'t know how he could survive, or why, but even a suspension from Friday until the end of next season would be better, in my opinion, for the program than to just fire him.<br><br>Hes such a passionate guy, who clearly loves his players, and his players clearly love him. Too bad hes too stupid not to lie.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158932" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158932">michael jordan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158932" class="dsq-comment-message">this might sound really stupid to some of you true crimson and cream fans but i really do think Sampson should not be fired until after the June hearing. what if the allegations arent true and he can prove that he never lied to the NCAA about anything and can clear all of this stuff then he is still the best for the coaching position at IU all his players love him proven fact after the game this weekend. what if IU does fire Sampson who is going to be the next coach we know one thing he aint going to recruit like sampson bringing these people in that no1 really knows about like jordan crawford who if given the oppurtunity will score just as well as EJ and Jamarcus Ellis the do it all guy who is the glue to this team. i say keep Sampson and let him prove that he is right and he will bring glory back to IU basketball</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-158982" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-158982">butch joyner</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-158982" class="dsq-comment-message">I agree, Sampson should be given the chance to defend himself. The NCAA is like all monopolies, they think they are all powerful and how dare anyone question their motives, opinions and rulings. They have had a burr under their saddle since the day IU hired Sampson. I believe that has a great deal to do with these "MAJOR" violations.<br>It would be interesting to see the money and man-hours they put into their investigation as opposed to what they have done with the FL ST mess. There may be pain short term in standing up to the NCAA but I would love for someone to finally say enough is enough. This is not a major violation and should not be cause for destroying a mans career. Phone calls people and a t-shirt. Come on, everyone knows this is nothing compared to what really goes on in big time athletic programs at most universities. It will take more than this for me to call for someones job.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-159051" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159051" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159051">Sean</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159051" class="dsq-comment-message">I believe the previous posts reflect the fact the relatively large contingent of IU fans who aren\'t ready to throw Sampson out on his ass before the NCAA\'s allegation that he lied is proven.  As mentioned previously, the NCAA\'s has merely made allegations and has yet to provide proof that anything beyond what we were already aware of has gone on at IU.  One specific point of note is that according to a member of the IU Athletic Board (either currently or formerly I am not sure), whose daughter attended law school with me at IU, the issue with the t-shirt/backpack is a complete non-starter.  Every single player who attended basketball camp with Derek Elston received the same t-shirt/backpack on Sunday but Elston received his on Saturday because he was not returning to camp the next day.  This example of the inaccuracy of the NCAA\'s allegations perfectly illustrates why we must wait until the facts come out before jumping to any conclusions.  Prior to receiving this letter, everyone on this blog probably knew that the  NCAA had it out for Sampson.  How surprised would anyone be if some, if not all, of their allegations were false?  Especially in light of the misinterpretation (at best) by the NCAA of the Derek Elston issue.  We all have to remember, as stated by Butch Joyner, that the NCAA is a corrupt monopoly in the business of creating arcane rules that are only applied on an ad hoc basis.  Their interest in this case is not the integrity of major college sports (if so I would assume they would spend more time on more egregious issues/violations) but rather to ensure that an individual who they have a problem with is punished to a level that is not commensurate with his (or his assistant\'s) actions.  At this point we has IU basketball fans have two choices.  1.  Let the NCAA run roughshod over the university and a good basketball coach by suspending or firing Sampson without gathering all the facts.  2.  Stand up for our team\'s coach until we have evidence (not allegations) that he lied to the NCAA.  <br><br>While I know that we are all concerned with the repercussions of taking the second approach, we need to remember the nature of the organization we are dealing with and the importance of not allowing the potential for vindictive punishment to cloud our thinking.  Many organizations/individuals with better histories of honesty and integrity than the NCAA have ruined the lives of their targets with false/unproven allegations.  Need I remember everyone of Duke lacrosse?  Significantly more serious allegations that were eventually proven to be demonstrably false.  For what it is worth, the IU Athletic Board member I spoke to seemed much more concerned with the behavior of the NCAA than that of Kelvin Sampson.  Also, if it is proven that he lied to the NCAA and IU we must fire him.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159109">Just a KS fan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159109" class="dsq-comment-message">I think there are a lot of people that still support Sampson, including myself.  It seems to me like people are afraid to support him.  Afraid that the mob will ridicule them because of their support. It seems like everyone is just jumping on the "fire Sampson now" bandwagon.  Honestly, phone calls are not that big of a deal to me.  I think he is a good coach and I really wish he could stay.  Of course the alleged lying is the worse part...But come on, Clinton lied about getting some loving and I didn\'t call for his head. lol That\'s probably not the best argument but still.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159125" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159125">Hoosier_Hound</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159125" class="dsq-comment-message">I have to agree, phone calls are not that big of a deal.  That is why Sampson got a pass two years ago.  But repeating the exact same violations he made at Oklahoma makes it a big deal.  (Just so we\'re clear, I said he should be fired in October.)  But even more than that, lying about it to IU and the NCAA is just so disgusting to me that I can\'t think straight because of the anger that builds up in me.  The sports of this country are being destroyed by liars (Sampson, Bonds, Clemens, Belichick) and it sickens me.  The arrogance that these people display by breaking rules, laws, and even sworn oaths honesty is purely obscene.  They deserve all the ridicule that is heaped upon them.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159161" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159161">TXHoosier</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159161" class="dsq-comment-message">Although I don\'t necessarily agree with you, I\'m glad to see some Sampson supporters posting here, and I appreciate their input--I haven\'t heard it anywhere else.  I\'ll concede that phone calls by themselves aren\'t necessarily worthy of all the attention, but it\'s the hubris of repeating the offense and trying to get away with it that bothers me most.<br><br>One more thing--and it\'s admittedly selfish, but present nonetheless.  I live a thousand miles away from Indiana, and my best friends all support rival teams; thus, I\'m THE Indiana fan who\'s left to explain and defend the team and university.  I\'ve found I can no longer excuse or rationalize Sampson being the coach, and that hurts.  I loved watching his Oklahoma teams and was very happy to see him get the job.  I\'ve been excited to see the quality of recruits, player development, in-game adjustments, and toughness of the team steadily improve.  At this point, however, with all the baggage, supporting Sampson has become at least as untenable as was supporting Knight back in 2000.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159200" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-159200" href="http://www.fearfullyoptimistic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">tacojohn</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159200" class="dsq-comment-message">1) The logic would be that Senderoff was the problem, and that if you put more resources into watching Sampson and ensure that the staff he has does not even have a reputation of a "bulldog recruiter" like Senderoff, then maybe you can turn this around.  You would have to accept the idea that college coaches are going to challenge the rules, and it\'s up to the compliance office to push back hard enough.<br><br>Essentially, the logic would have to be something along the lines of not blaming Sampson for anything except hiring Senderoff (and Lopes) and putting the majority of the blame on the administration.<br><br>2) Obviously in the short term, it would be an extremely negative reaction, both from the media and the fanbase.  Imagine that we win tomorrow night; the implication would be that Sampson saved his job by winning a couple big home games.  The irrevocable message would be that, at least under the current leadership, the balance between "winning" and "complying with NCAA rules" has tipped toward the "winning" side at least some.<br><br>Long term, there would be a certain group (namely rival fans and antagonist talking heads) who would never acknowledge any success IU has no matter how clean Sampson is from here on out.  Given the staying power of the small group of IU fans who still think Bobby Knight may one day coach at IU, it\'s clear that no matter what he does, there would be a group of fans who believe that Sampson\'s firing or next transgression is right around the corner.<br><br>However, America and sports fans are nothing if not forgiving when forgiveness is properly asked for.  Imagine five year out.  Sampson has delivered great on-the-court success.  He has not made a single illegal phone call.  The only violations that come out of the basketball program are the secondary violations which are simply impossible to totally eradicate.  Sampson has also turned around his poor track record with graduation rates and transfers, and has stopped regularly recruiting jucos and "kids that need a second chance."<br><br>Above all, imagine IU has been proactive in releasing to the public the records which prove this impeccable five year track record.  IU promptly releases to the media all of the coaching staff\'s phone records to back up their assurance that the staff is complying.  IU promptly releases all NCAA correspondence regarding the situation.  IU and Sampson are always available to answer questions about the mistakes made, the penalties given, and what was/is being done to correct it.<br><br>Then I can see the vast majority of IU fans re-embracing Sampson.  Then he becomes, perversely, something of a success story.  A coach from the rough and dirty Big XII comes to the B10, and after initial difficulties is forged into a model citizen.  As this process goes on, I think IU fans would begin to rally around him, especially as evidence mounts that he changed his ways.  The constant refrain of "once a cheater, always a cheater" from talking heads and rivals would cause IU fans to close ranks and grow defensive.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-159589" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159589" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159589">eman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159589" class="dsq-comment-message">Great Post! After seeing the joy on Ellis\'s face on TV the other night after the MS Game, I\'m for recruiting jucos and guys like Gordon and Ebanks hurt grad rates as well, but I can live with that as well. I have Sampson\'s back and I think alot of this is NCAA madness.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-160129" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-160129" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-160129" href="http://www.fearfullyoptimistic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">tacojohn</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-160129" class="dsq-comment-message">I was just trying to paint a picture where everything Sampson does in his off-the-court management of the program has been solved.  Indiana fans will never fully respect him if the team consistently has two-four jucos on it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159389" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159389">IUato</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159389" class="dsq-comment-message">I guess I should speak up as one of the "few" supporters of Sampson. Personally, I would paraphrase a wise man by the name of Allen Iverson when I say, "we\'re talking about phonecalls. phonecalls?" Am I the only one who believes that there are far worse things going on in college sports; and we\'re all appauled about Sampson and his staff making a number of calls that violated his probation. Mind you, every coach in the country made more calls than him, so what real recruiting advantage did he gain? <br><br>I understand that we have a long tradition of abiding by the rules set forth by the NCAA. I am not condoning Coach Sampson and his staffs mistake. However, as someone who just graduated from IU last year, having lived through the dismal "Davis Era" and the firing RMK, I\'m just not ready to endure another three years of mediocrity. Recruits for next year and \'10 have already gone on record as considering opening their recruitment and I would only imagine that a couple current hoosiers (crawford and bassett) would consider transfering. IMO I think suspending Sampson for the remainder of the season and bringing him back next year would keep the program where it belongs (21-4 and contending for a national championship, with top ten recruits coming in)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-159399" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159399" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159399">patrickdolan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-159399" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159399" class="dsq-comment-message">Here\'s the saddest thing about big time college athletics: for the coaches, the fans and the universities, it\'s all about them and, "...the players don’t count."<br><br>As far as I can tell, no one has asked this question, "What\'s best for the players?" It shouldn\'t be the be all and end all, but it should be a consideration.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-159525" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159525" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-159525" href="http://www.xl950.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CoveyDale</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159525" class="dsq-comment-message">the fact is that anyone that is supporting sampson staying is doing so because they think firing him will hurt our chances at a possible Final Four/Championship run.  if this team was on (or off) the bubble right now, i doubt many of you would be defending him.  how some of you can defend a person that destroyed not only the national perception but also the integrity of our fine basketball program is beyond me.<br><br>will you still be chanting sampson\'s name in 2009 and 2010 when the team is handcuffed by recruiting sanctions?  will you still be chanting sampson\'s name if the NCAA hands down a post-season ban?  will you still be chanting sampson\'s name if ebanks and elston de-commit and purdue wins the big tne the next two seasons?<br><br>its all really a moot point anyway because greenspan will make his recommendation to fire sampson later this week and he will be suspended for the rest of the season.<br><br>i will continue to support this team, but only for the players because they don\'t deserve this.  i hope they win the big ten, i hope they go far in the tournament and i\'d love it if they hung another banner.  but at the same time, i will never again support a two-time loser, cheating piece of trash like sampson.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-159780" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-159780" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159780">Sean</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159780" class="dsq-comment-message">This post is directed specifically to CoveyDale.  I just wanted to thank you for being so wise as to know the exact reason why anyone supports Sampson at this point.  Omnipotence is truly a blessing that few in life receive.  It must be that all of us only care about making the final four.  It could not possibly be the fact that some of us would like to see the NCAA allegations proven before we make any decisions.  If only we were all so self-righteous as you and wanted Sampson fired as soon as IU initially self-reported the phone call violations!  You did want that right?  In the future, please refrain from making assumptions about the motivations of others.  Some of us may even be intelligent enough to distinguish between allegations and proven facts.  I am sure you are among the group of people who convicted the Duke lacrosse students (and many others who have been accused of breaking the rules or the law) without a trial.  If Sampson is proven to be liar after given his due process we must fire him.  Otherwise, everyone has a right to their personal opinions as long as they don\'t attack others or put words in their mouth.  If you could quit doing so in the future it would be appreciated.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-159807">td</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-159807" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-159807" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m retired and worked in an industry that was considered a federal contractor by law. Without going into detail, let me say from experience these quasi-public bureacracies love to play "gotcha." I feel as though the NCAA lies to congress everytime they go to the hill to beg extensions to their tax-free status. For some reason or other, lying on capital hill is no big deal, the politicians do it all the time.(That\'s another story for another time.) My gut feeling is Sampson is gone.  However, one needs to realize the NCAA letter is written in allegation form. They state nothing as fact. They\'re leaving that up to IU and thankfully, Kent and Ted are not making that decision for the university. As taxpayers, students, potential students, etc., we should be thankful the university is going slow. Ohio State let the shadow of the NCAA stampede them into a hurried and unwise decision on a basketball coach that came back to bite them in the pocketbook. For those of you wanting a quick fix to this, please send your money donations to IU for that quick and unwise move. They will need it. The lawyers love this stuff. It lines their pockets at our expense. Why do you think it takes everyone envolved so long so say something. The clock is running and the bill just keeps rising. We lose a big law suit and you\'ll want someone else\'s head. Be patient and don\'t let the media or the websites incite you into foolishness. Understand the legal industry will work this for what it\'s worth and they don\'t need any further help from us.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-160024">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-160024" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-160024" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-160024">Jerry</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-160024" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-160024" class="dsq-comment-message">I spent 6 hours yesterday reading the recruiting rules. <br><br>AMen td  Amen</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-160180">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-160180" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-160180" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-160180">MPmike</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-160180" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-160180" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes, IU should keep him under a "No tolerance policy." Any minor offense then he\'s gone. All of you people make this Phonegate allegations like it\'s the worst thing that has ever happened to basketball and the IU program. Most of you don\'t know or remember that IU has not always been the perfect program that you make it to be. IU was in trouble with the NCAA in the 60\'s. What if Sampson comes clean and said that he made a mistake and wants another chance to redeem himself? Why can\'t we forgive him like we forgave other stars and celebrities and people in higher positions? If we don\'t, then we are a bunch of hyprocrites. <br>Kelvin Sampson never paid anyone or fixed student grades. Those are major violations and grounds for termination, but phone calls-please!! The thing that he is guilty of is doing something really dumb and being very careless.<br>I can bet my house and tell you that most if not all head coaches break some type of violations that are never reported to the university or NCAA. That  is why you won\'t hear a coach bad mouth another one for mistakes like that. Come on Hoosier Nation, give Kelvin Sampson- one more chance. Finally, either way if Sampson resigns or gets fired, I will always be a supporter for Kelvin Sampson.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-160416" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-160416" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-160416">Brian</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-160416" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-160416" class="dsq-comment-message">Look at teh reason IU was in trouble in the 60\'s it was a bit of a different circumstances also and it dealt with not only IU but other schools as well. Maybe we forgive people to much and don\'t just stop and say hey...that\'s enough ...your gone. Yeah we keep forgiving forgiving celebs etc. Look how many times they go through rehab etc and either die or finally get it right. Maybe if we cut them loose didn\'t give them our money etc they\'d straighten up quicker. Well we gave took KS in, knowingly under bad circumstances, and said "you know what..we know you did this and your already in trouble but we will give you another chance...not only another chance, but at one of the biggest basketball schools in the country....with one of the best histories in basketball. "  So actually for him already getting in trouble once I\'d say we gave him a helluva chance already.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-160636">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-160636" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-160636" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-160636">ray</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-160636" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-160636" class="dsq-comment-message">iu would probably fair well as a top-contending team if they kept sampson on.  as for his firing i suppose he should go at this point.  if he stays iu will receive plenty of negative criticism.  these phone calls have been so blown out of proportion that iu can\'t afford to keep him.  after hearing dick vitale make him out to be the biggest evil-doer since satan himself on national television i would say iu needs to go ahead and throw in the towel.  at this point, even those who don\'t follow iu or ncaa basketball have heard how "utterly dispicable" his acts were (a few extra phone calls mind you...not all that dispicable).  the entire sports world is up in arms over what?  oh yeah, some phone calls.  i don\'t understand it.  i would like to say that he should continue as coach, but it wouldn\'t make the world of sports very happy with iu...so instead i say fire him...not because he did anything that i would consider devilish or because we should make everyone else happy, but because he was so foolish to place himself into this situation.<br><br>i personally think that bruce weber did more harm allowing his players and the illinois fans to act like thugs on national television than what sampson did by making a few phone calls...but then i\'m not the one who will be making any decisions...and not to mention most of you believe that sampson is a cold-hearted criminal as well.  like i said before...i don\'t understand it.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-160800">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-160800" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-160800" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-160800">ray</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-160800" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-160800" class="dsq-comment-message">after reading through the posts, i think sampson should be given a chance to make his case in front of the ncaa.  we didn\'t fire him before, so why should we now?  there is no new evidence!<br><br>it is a tight rope that the university is walking on right now, but to let him go now just because the ncaa found the same faults which were already apparent makes iu look ridiculous.  if iu thought that what sampson did was reason for termination, then they should have done it earlier in the season.<br><br>iu had their chance to terminate him...now it should be left to the ncaa to decide iu and sampson\'s fate...and greenspan should suffer the consequences as well!</div>\
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