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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 12:53:30 GMT -5
You jest, but it's actually a major reason why volleyball both attracts and fails to attract fans, so it's very worthy of discussion. It is? I don't think that's true. I wouldn't say it's the main reason, but some people are definitely attracted to volleyball because of the spandex, and some people don't want to get into volleyball because they don't want to be seen as "creeps". |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 12:56:29 GMT -5
You jest, but it's actually a major reason why volleyball both attracts and fails to attract fans, so it's very worthy of discussion. Alas, it's the SAME discussion we have every year, though, so it gets old. People being attracted to "girls/women in spandex"? Sure. But I don't think there's been enough discussion on how that can also drive away potential fans (because many people think maie volleyball fan = creep). |
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Post by pepperbrooks on Mar 29, 2019 12:58:30 GMT -5
I can tell it is almost April, because we are having the annual "looks, spandex, beach bikini" thread. You jest, but it's actually a major reason why volleyball both attracts and fails to attract fans, so it's very worthy of discussion. Is it? |
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Post by n00b on Mar 29, 2019 13:00:46 GMT -5
It is? I don't think that's true. I wouldn't say it's the main reason, but some people are definitely attracted to volleyball because of the spandex, and some people don't want to get into volleyball because they don't want to be seen as "creeps". Hmmm. Maybe. I bet more women watch soccer in hopes that Ronaldo rips his shirt off in celebration than men watch volleyball for the spandex. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 13:03:19 GMT -5
Alas, it's the SAME discussion we have every year, though, so it gets old. @sandpit has been here for 4 years, you have been here 12. I've lurked for quite awhile before I made an account (because I'm Canadian and literally NO ONE talked about Canadian volleyball on here back then). Don't remember when I first started visiting though. And interestingly, I first signed up to discuss a person who might have been banned from Duke campus because someone thought he was creepy (search "Bizarre Incident After a Match, DUKE UNIVERSITY"). |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 13:05:23 GMT -5
When I was posting in the early 2000s here, my kids were middle school-ish, I had one set of opinions, especially about college. By late 2000s, when my kids were thinking about college, I had a different set of opinions. Now that they're in their 20s (and one in his early 30s), I have a third set of opinions. I would love to hear your opinions. |
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Post by bigfan on Mar 29, 2019 13:09:51 GMT -5
@sandpit has been here for 4 years, you have been here 12. I've lurked for quite awhile before I made an account (because I'm Canadian and literally NO ONE talked about Canadian volleyball on here back then). Don't remember when I first started visiting though. And interestingly, I first signed up to discuss a person who might have been banned from Duke campus because someone thought he was creepy (search "Bizarre Incident After a Match, DUKE UNIVERSITY"). You must mean "touchline" and one of the more interesting threads. volleytalk.proboards.com/thread/60167/bizarre-incident-after-match-university |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 13:12:10 GMT -5
I've lurked for quite awhile before I made an account (because I'm Canadian and literally NO ONE talked about Canadian volleyball on here back then). Don't remember when I first started visiting though. And interestingly, I first signed up to discuss a person who might have been banned from Duke campus because someone thought he was creepy (search "Bizarre Incident After a Match, DUKE UNIVERSITY"). You must mean "touchline" and one of the more interesting threads. volleytalk.proboards.com/thread/60167/bizarre-incident-after-match-universityHaha yes, I was about to go back and add a link. What did/do you think? |
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Post by hammer on Mar 29, 2019 19:13:50 GMT -5
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Post by shawty on Mar 30, 2019 9:40:43 GMT -5
That dad mentioned in the article better also cross off swimming, diving, track and field, gymnastics, possibly field hockey and lacrosse if volleyball spandex bother him.
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Post by breakoutsports on Mar 30, 2019 14:10:56 GMT -5
I guess it depends the age level. They could always transition indoor uniforms to leggings, but pretty much every college player (or former college player) I know would prefer to keep things as they are. They will tell you privately that as long as it doesn't lead to creepy behavior, simply being objectified as a sex symbol is not offensive to them. I think it's more of an issue for younger age groups who are still developing their sense of self, sexuality, and related dynamics. Is it possible to be objectified as a sex symbol without it leading to creepy behavior? Whoever told you likely meant that they don’t mind being perceived as sexy—which is different from being objectified. |
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Post by breakoutsports on Mar 30, 2019 14:26:28 GMT -5
After many years of playing in Spandex, I wouldn’t mind if the shorts were a little longer. They always tend to ride up a little and it’s annoying to pull them down constantly. 4 inch inseams are much more comfortable to play in than the currently popular 2 1/2 inch inseams (IMO)
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Post by ironhammer on Mar 31, 2019 7:04:58 GMT -5
After many years of playing in Spandex, I wouldn’t mind if the shorts were a little longer. They always tend to ride up a little and it’s annoying to pull them down constantly. 4 inch inseams are much more comfortable to play in than the currently popular 2 1/2 inch inseams (IMO) Well I'm sure there is always room for improvement in the gear department. Although in fairness, the current uniform is already better than the bun hugger days. |
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Post by northwoods on Mar 31, 2019 7:46:35 GMT -5
I don’t see anything wrong with being both a floor wax And a dessert topping!
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Post by Wiswell on Mar 31, 2019 7:55:32 GMT -5
I keep getting hung up on the thread title. Who is "Im"?
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