Kixkahn
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Can we please put this all to rest? “Put what to rest?” you may ask.
This infighting about the Hawks going down the drain and others berating them for having that opinion is not a productive model of communication and does nothing to support the team or the 12s.
So let’s hash it out here. After all we are all Seahawks fans.
I can see both sides of the debate. This is what I personally have been seeing in other fans as well as myself:
1. Fans get emotionally attached to players
Throughout the season fans learn who their favorite players are based on whatever reasons. Those emotions carry over into the off season (especially after a season like this last one). So those emotions are still there when one of those favorites leaves the team. It is saddening to see one of your favorite players leave. Those emotions may flow out in their comments. This is not a bad thing.
2. Fans are not All-Knowing
Players that leave the team are no longer someone to look forward to. They are now fond memories and will remain that way. However those memories are strong and it is hard to see anyone replacing those memories at this time. Last seasons players are a ‘known’ variable. We know how they play and what to expect from them. The hole that is left, when they leave, is impossible to be seen filled by anyone else at this time. There may be other players that could fill the position, maybe even better. However, those players are an ‘unknown’ variable because we have not seen them perform in that hole that was left.
3. Fans are people that deserve respect
Every fan of any team, regardless of any affiliation is still a human being that is entitled to their own opinion. This is a free country and therefore people can still have their opinions about situations. Everybody on this board should understand and respect each others opinions as just that, opinions. If a person states an opinion you do not agree with, debate it. Do not criticize the person for their take on a situation. Respect the person for what they are ‘A Blue and Green 12’. All people deserve a bit of respect when it comes to their opinions.
I know I personally try to avoid the .net forums during this week for this exact reason. There is too much disrespect and disdain going around. I love these forums and I think we are all better than petty bickering.
That said, I agree that we need to wait and see what the FO does to 'fill the gap' left by the former Seahawks (they can never be replaced). There is always going to be skepticism in my thoughts about those coming in, at least until they prove me wrong. There is nothing wrong with a bit of skepticism. I trust the FO will do what they think is best, but that may differ from what I think is best (nothing wrong with that).
So let’s be a bit more respectable, understand that not everyone shares your opinion, and watch and hope that the Seahawks emerge stronger and more dominant than last season (hard to do).
GO HAWKS!!!!!
This infighting about the Hawks going down the drain and others berating them for having that opinion is not a productive model of communication and does nothing to support the team or the 12s.
So let’s hash it out here. After all we are all Seahawks fans.
I can see both sides of the debate. This is what I personally have been seeing in other fans as well as myself:
1. Fans get emotionally attached to players
Throughout the season fans learn who their favorite players are based on whatever reasons. Those emotions carry over into the off season (especially after a season like this last one). So those emotions are still there when one of those favorites leaves the team. It is saddening to see one of your favorite players leave. Those emotions may flow out in their comments. This is not a bad thing.
2. Fans are not All-Knowing
Players that leave the team are no longer someone to look forward to. They are now fond memories and will remain that way. However those memories are strong and it is hard to see anyone replacing those memories at this time. Last seasons players are a ‘known’ variable. We know how they play and what to expect from them. The hole that is left, when they leave, is impossible to be seen filled by anyone else at this time. There may be other players that could fill the position, maybe even better. However, those players are an ‘unknown’ variable because we have not seen them perform in that hole that was left.
3. Fans are people that deserve respect
Every fan of any team, regardless of any affiliation is still a human being that is entitled to their own opinion. This is a free country and therefore people can still have their opinions about situations. Everybody on this board should understand and respect each others opinions as just that, opinions. If a person states an opinion you do not agree with, debate it. Do not criticize the person for their take on a situation. Respect the person for what they are ‘A Blue and Green 12’. All people deserve a bit of respect when it comes to their opinions.
I know I personally try to avoid the .net forums during this week for this exact reason. There is too much disrespect and disdain going around. I love these forums and I think we are all better than petty bickering.
That said, I agree that we need to wait and see what the FO does to 'fill the gap' left by the former Seahawks (they can never be replaced). There is always going to be skepticism in my thoughts about those coming in, at least until they prove me wrong. There is nothing wrong with a bit of skepticism. I trust the FO will do what they think is best, but that may differ from what I think is best (nothing wrong with that).
So let’s be a bit more respectable, understand that not everyone shares your opinion, and watch and hope that the Seahawks emerge stronger and more dominant than last season (hard to do).
GO HAWKS!!!!!