bek7567 wrote: and coaches, too, are they also "player and coach bashers?"

Of course not. That's just a Vandymania phenomenon, isn't it?

With the way some of you talk, one would think that the previous statement were the case.

DeefromAtlanta wrote: Huh?

bek7567 wrote: and coaches, too, are they also "player and coach bashers?"

Of course not. That's just a Vandymania phenomenon, isn't it?

With the way some of you talk, one would think that the previous statement were the case.

Trout Fishing in America.

bek7567 wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: Huh?

bek7567 wrote: and coaches, too, are they also "player and coach bashers?"

Of course not. That's just a Vandymania phenomenon, isn't it?

With the way some of you talk, one would think that the previous statement were the case.

Was that not plain, understandable English?

If you need it in grade school terms, nobody accuses, say, commentators of "bashing players and coaches" when they make suggestions on how players or a coaches might improve themselves on the field/the court, etc.

So why is it such a big deal here, I wonder? It is not "bashing" to offer an honest critique of another human being.

It just irks me that some people here are too dumb to grasp this simple concept. Some people need to grow up and understand that criticism is a part of life, that no one is immune to it, and that's just how it is.

Hell, I'm a writer and an artist; I get it constantly, and it hurts. It can be downright demoralizing, but it's also the only way a person grows.

So it's not all bad, trust me. And those who believe it is are just wrong and/or naive.

MATheta wrote: Stream of consciousness perhaps?

MATheta wrote: Stream of consciousness perhaps?

DeefromAtlanta wrote: We'll lose again and some of you can start back with the bashing of the players and the coach.

But for tonight, please give it a rest. 

Great win. Time to move forward. They are getting better.

Doxito wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: We'll lose again and some of you can start back with the bashing of the players and the coach.

But for tonight, please give it a rest. 

Great win. Time to move forward. They are getting better.

Jesus, how bout you "give it a rest." Start a whole new thread just to call out other posters?

DeefromAtlanta wrote: Sorry. I don't think I called out anyone. The only ones responding are the one identifying themselves. 

Doxito wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: We'll lose again and some of you can start back with the bashing of the players and the coach.

But for tonight, please give it a rest. 

Great win. Time to move forward. They are getting better.

Jesus, how bout you "give it a rest." Start a whole new thread just to call out other posters?

bek7567 wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: Sorry. I don't think I called out anyone. The only ones responding are the one identifying themselves. 

Doxito wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: We'll lose again and some of you can start back with the bashing of the players and the coach.

But for tonight, please give it a rest. 

Great win. Time to move forward. They are getting better.

Jesus, how bout you "give it a rest." Start a whole new thread just to call out other posters?

but personally I get tired of certain people here (namely you Dee) who constantly whine about any sort of criticism, constructive or otherwise, that is offered by our fanbase.

I come to Vandymania to hear people's true opinions concerning Vanderbilt athletics. I praised the team after their victory, as did most other people here.

But that's not all I want to see. If anyone comes here to witness an 100% all praise forum, then what's the point? Just listen to the CKS show, where mostly people loft continuous softballs and say nothing worth hearing really, which is why I stopped listening to it quite a while ago.

Does this make any sense? Are you still confused? I wouldn't be surprised.

bek7567 wrote:...I believe this thread paints a pretty clear picture of the fact that many people at Vandymania don't understand that criticism, when presented properly and in a humane manner, can be invaluable to one's life...

bek7567 wrote:...I believe this thread paints a pretty clear picture of the fact that many people at Vandymania don't understand that criticism, when presented properly and in a humane manner, can be invaluable to one's life...

DeefromAtlanta wrote: Personally, I thought my Richard Brautigan dig was humorous and hardly malicious. I didn't think it would be used to identify me as a moron 

For someone who uses his quote on his page, I thought you might appreciate the humor. Instead, all it did was bring out your good side. You know, the prickly one.

As they say in Disneyland, I hope you have a magical day.

bek7567 wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: Personally, I thought my Richard Brautigan dig was humorous and hardly malicious. I didn't think it would be used to identify me as a moron 

For someone who uses his quote on his page, I thought you might appreciate the humor. Instead, all it did was bring out your good side. You know, the prickly one.

As they say in Disneyland, I hope you have a magical day.

Openly be a smart aleck and belittle what someone likes, and then say "I was only joking."

I think I've seen that particular tactic employed elsewhere once or twice in my travels through the years.

bhoyal wrote: It was some of the most impressive tap-dancing since Bill "Bojangles" Robinson used to do those old movies with Shirley Temple.  But no specific plan in place that I could determine from the (non-) "answer."