Zenyatta no longer in foal...

[somerfrost]

I probably should have avoided the temptation to post on this topic but anyway....I completely understand why folks think the "love affair" among hardcore fans of Zenyatta is over the top...probably is. But the posts on a board dedicated to her cause nobody any harm, why attack people who feel a deep personal connection to the horse? It's not as if this "lovefest" is taking up space here. In the entire time I've been on-line, I have been banned from one board, that was a board comprised of lovers of Secretariat. Now I love Secretariat myself, considering him the greatest ever but I found myself defending another poster who came to the board and "dared" to question whether Secretariat was greater than Man O War, this poster (handle was Dragon something on the ESPN board was in actuality a 12 year old girl, in all her posts she demonstrated a knowledge and intellect far beyond her years and never was disrespectful. I felt that the attacks on her, some very ugly, were uncalled for and tried to defend her right to at least ask a question...we were both banned. While I would do the same today,I recognized that on a board dedicated to Secretariat, folks would not accept anything that varied from their views...and what the hell? Who are they hurting? They may be closed minded, they may be intolerant but it's their space. Seems useless to make fun of them here...especially when there are posters here like me to ridicule for different points of view.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I probably should have avoided the temptation to post on this topic but anyway....I completely understand why folks think the "love affair" among hardcore fans of Zenyatta is over the top...probably is. But the posts on a board dedicated to her cause nobody any harm, why attack people who feel a deep personal connection to the horse? It's not as if this "lovefest" is taking up space here. In the entire time I've been on-line, I have been banned from one board, that was a board comprised of lovers of Secretariat. Now I love Secretariat myself, considering him the greatest ever but I found myself defending another poster who came to the board and "dared" to question whether Secretariat was greater than Man O War, this poster (handle was Dragon something on the ESPN board was in actuality a 12 year old girl, in all her posts she demonstrated a knowledge and intellect far beyond her years and never was disrespectful. I felt that the attacks on her, some very ugly, were uncalled for and tried to defend her right to at least ask a question...we were both banned. While I would do the same today,I recognized that on a board dedicated to Secretariat, folks would not accept anything that varied from their views...and what the hell? Who are they hurting? They may be closed minded, they may be intolerant but it's their space. Seems useless to make fun of them here...especially when there are posters here like me to ridicule for different points of view.

It's all about you. You go girl.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

It's all about you. You go girl.

Last time I checked, still a man. Like I said the response to my post is predictable. Everytime I post some respond with "it's all about you" or "your arrogant, holier than thou" etc. Basically, I remember the old days on the ESPN board, every so often, we would be invaded by trolls who basically shut down the board. No way to keep them off a public board. That was the main reason many of us were happy to be invited to this board where at least we weren't subject to such invasions. There are many topics of interest that are discussed here, some interest me, some don't and I suspect everyone can say the same. My question is why bother with what folks on another board are saying? Does it seem off the wall that folks are responding to a horse? Sure, but so what?

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Last time I checked, still a man. Like I said the response to my post is predictable. Everytime I post some respond with "it's all about you" or "your arrogant, holier than thou" etc. Basically, I remember the old days on the ESPN board, every so often, we would be invaded by trolls who basically shut down the board. No way to keep them off a public board. That was the main reason many of us were happy to be invited to this board where at least we weren't subject to such invasions. There are many topics of interest that are discussed here, some interest me, some don't and I suspect everyone can say the same. My question is why bother with what folks on another board are saying? Does it seem off the wall that folks are responding to a horse? Sure, but so what?

Don't you think there is a reason people respond that way? You're preaching is too much and you make everything about how special and enlightened you are. Great, no one cares. My question is, after how much preaching are you going to realize no one wants it?

It's funny that people talk to a horse online as if she is really responding. That's it.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Don't you think there is a reason people respond that way? You're preaching is too much and you make everything about how special and enlightened you are. Great, no one cares. My question is, after how much preaching are you going to realize no one wants it?

It's funny that people talk to a horse online as if she is really responding. That's it.

Seems funny to me, I simply state my opinion and because you disagree, I'm acting like I'm "special, enlightened" while you state your opinion and that's somehow different. Also, who is the arrogant one here? Me or you for thinking you speak for the entire board...might surprise you to know there are actually some folks here who agree with me. But then, it's easier to dismiss someone with personal comments than to respond to what they post

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Seems funny to me, I simply state my opinion and because you disagree, I'm acting like I'm "special, enlightened" while you state your opinion and that's somehow different. Also, who is the arrogant one here? Me or you for thinking you speak for the entire board...might surprise you to know there are actually some folks here who agree with me. But then, it's easier to dismiss someone with personal comments than to respond to what they post

I responded to what you posted. I told you no one (I should have said 99.9% of the board, my bad) wants to be preached to. We get it, you're better than us all. Whatever.

If I act like you in 30 years I'm throwing myself in front of a train.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Also, who is the arrogant one here?

Probably the person who is basically saying:

I'm better than all of you because you keep acting like you're better than all of them.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Probably the person who is basically saying:

I'm better than all of you because you keep acting like you're better than all of them.

And how exactly do I do that? By simply stating my opinion which often times is different than those who deem it necessary to respond with personal attacks. My opinions are no better or worse than the next guy's... because I may see something differently than somebody else doesn't make me act like I'm somehow "better".

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I probably should have avoided the temptation to post on this topic but anyway....I completely understand why folks think the "love affair" among hardcore fans of Zenyatta is over the top...probably is. But the posts on a board dedicated to her cause nobody any harm, why attack people who feel a deep personal connection to the horse? It's not as if this "lovefest" is taking up space here. In the entire time I've been on-line, I have been banned from one board, that was a board comprised of lovers of Secretariat. Now I love Secretariat myself, considering him the greatest ever but I found myself defending another poster who came to the board and "dared" to question whether Secretariat was greater than Man O War, this poster (handle was Dragon something on the ESPN board was in actuality a 12 year old girl, in all her posts she demonstrated a knowledge and intellect far beyond her years and never was disrespectful. I felt that the attacks on her, some very ugly, were uncalled for and tried to defend her right to at least ask a question...we were both banned. While I would do the same today,I recognized that on a board dedicated to Secretariat, folks would not accept anything that varied from their views...and what the hell? Who are they hurting? They may be closed minded, they may be intolerant but it's their space. Seems useless to make fun of them here...especially when there are posters here like me to ridicule for different points of view.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I probably should have avoided the temptation to post on this topic but anyway....I completely understand why folks think the "love affair" among hardcore fans of Zenyatta is over the top...probably is. But the posts on a board dedicated to her cause nobody any harm, why attack people who feel a deep personal connection to the horse? It's not as if this "lovefest" is taking up space here. In the entire time I've been on-line, I have been banned from one board, that was a board comprised of lovers of Secretariat. Now I love Secretariat myself, considering him the greatest ever but I found myself defending another poster who came to the board and "dared" to question whether Secretariat was greater than Man O War, this poster (handle was Dragon something on the ESPN board was in actuality a 12 year old girl, in all her posts she demonstrated a knowledge and intellect far beyond her years and never was disrespectful. I felt that the attacks on her, some very ugly, were uncalled for and tried to defend her right to at least ask a question...we were both banned. While I would do the same today,I recognized that on a board dedicated to Secretariat, folks would not accept anything that varied from their views...and what the hell? Who are they hurting? They may be closed minded, they may be intolerant but it's their space. Seems useless to make fun of them here...especially when there are posters here like me to ridicule for different points of view.

Useless?
I can think of few who deserve it more than people who post that kind of nonsense.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Useless?
I can think of few who deserve it more than people who post that kind of nonsense.

Maybe you are impowered with the ability to judge others and decide what folks deserve...I just don't see what is gained except giving some folks a warm fuzzy by thinking they are better than those who act differently. If that is the purpose then I guess that's fine.

You'll never get it. People get picked on because they're crazy. That site is a virtual insane asylum.

[slotdirt]

Wait, Bullwinkle owns Zenyatta? This is breaking news.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Maybe you are impowered with the ability to judge others and decide what folks deserve...I just don't see what is gained except giving some folks a warm fuzzy by thinking they are better than those who act differently. If that is the purpose then I guess that's fine.

Now that you mention it....yeah, I do feel empowered to determine what treatment others deserve from me. Who else would decide such a thing?
Do I think I'm "better" than some of the people posting on that site? Yes, yes I do.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Now that you mention it....yeah, I do feel empowered to determine what treatment others deserve from me. Who else would decide such a thing?
Do I think I'm "better" than some of the people posting on that site? Yes, yes I do.

Well, at least you are honest.