Re: Official: What reason does Ted get the start? thread
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:29 am
[quote="frosted21"]Agree to disagree - this is the part I hate about this board. I feel bad for everyone all the time, because someone is always rubbing people's nose in it, and trying to pile on. I felt that way every time I saw a Ponder supporter getting flamed last season, and I feel the same now that those same people are turning around and piling on the other group. It's why I tend to NOT take a definitive side on most players, issues, etc. I know someone will always be lurking waiting for the fall, so they can make it known that they were 'right'. It's just not enjoyable a lot of the time. Everyone has an opinion, and I realize there will always be debate on a message board. I embrace that. I just don't like the shots being taken from both sides of every issue and argument. Makes me want to take a hiatus from this board.{/quote]
I understand and I've often felt the same way. I don't like the extreme points of view that lead to hostility and divisiveness and I certainly don't think anyone should be gloating. However, the reason I disagreed with your statement ("If you were watching this game today, thinking "I told you so", shame on you") is that, despite your good intentions and the desire for a better board expressed above, it struck me as pretty divisive. Many of us make such statements from time to time, often unintentionally, but I think it's perfectly fine (and human) for someone to think "I told you so" while watching a poor performance by a player or team. Who hasn't done that at some point? On the other hand, being happy that your team lost just so you can gloat is a different story and I don't think coming here to rub someone's face in it is right. However, I also see no reason why, if someone's point of view was affirmed or reinforced, they can't politely point to a game or performance and say it illustrates what they were talking about.
I understand and I've often felt the same way. I don't like the extreme points of view that lead to hostility and divisiveness and I certainly don't think anyone should be gloating. However, the reason I disagreed with your statement ("If you were watching this game today, thinking "I told you so", shame on you") is that, despite your good intentions and the desire for a better board expressed above, it struck me as pretty divisive. Many of us make such statements from time to time, often unintentionally, but I think it's perfectly fine (and human) for someone to think "I told you so" while watching a poor performance by a player or team. Who hasn't done that at some point? On the other hand, being happy that your team lost just so you can gloat is a different story and I don't think coming here to rub someone's face in it is right. However, I also see no reason why, if someone's point of view was affirmed or reinforced, they can't politely point to a game or performance and say it illustrates what they were talking about.
