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Post by spikerthemovie on Mar 19, 2024 17:17:45 GMT -5
In another thread, I just got called the r-word and a "karen" (neither of which remotely applies to me, even if they were phrased in a civil manner) by someone, simply for pointing out that they had violated copyright by reprinting a huge chunk of a newspaper article -- which is, of course, theft. I do think the level of discourse here, as everywhere, has deteriorated, with some folks immediately opting for name-calling and goalpost-switching because they're unable to have legitimate discussions.
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Post by Norah Sus on Mar 19, 2024 18:52:57 GMT -5
In another thread, I just got called the r-word and a "karen" (neither of which remotely applies to me, even if they were phrased in a civil manner) by someone, simply for pointing out that they had violated copyright by reprinting a huge chunk of a newspaper article -- which is, of course, theft. I do think the level of discourse here, as everywhere, has deteriorated, with some folks immediately opting for name-calling and goalpost-switching because they're unable to have legitimate discussions. You’re *still* on the theft thing?!
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Post by ironhammer on Mar 19, 2024 19:12:13 GMT -5
#ClickBait Without fail, we have this discussion every year. Let me summarize the findings- 1- This site is very tame compared to other sports forums 2- There is plenty of value added content here 3- There is plenty of nonsense here 4- A LOT of coaches and players frequent the site 5- If they don’t want to read critical things about their volleyball skills or ill advised life choices, they can choose to NOT be on the site (but I’d bet many still do, despite their complaints) That about sums it up. This goes for most forums actually. The mods here can be blatantly biased and ignorant on certain matters, but then again, that goes for most forums these days. Add in the egos when coaches (or parent), having invested in their team, daughter, program, etc, don't want to see their cherished player and team get slammed, so people can sometimes get pretty prickly. Not to mention a few snowflakes who could not tolerate to see their favorite players, teams, coaches get criticized and called out (or maybe they are the ones who are called out, since they could very well be those snowflake players under assumed names here), and then we got those back-and-forth arguments...pretty standard for most forums I suppose nowadays.
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Post by ironhammer on Mar 19, 2024 19:13:53 GMT -5
In another thread, I just got called the r-word and a "karen" (neither of which remotely applies to me, even if they were phrased in a civil manner) by someone, simply for pointing out that they had violated copyright by reprinting a huge chunk of a newspaper article -- which is, of course, theft. I do think the level of discourse here, as everywhere, has deteriorated, with some folks immediately opting for name-calling and goalpost-switching because they're unable to have legitimate discussions. Like I said, some folks on here have fragile egos and can't admit mistakes. That's more a reflection of their own issues than you.
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Post by volleyguy on Mar 19, 2024 19:15:35 GMT -5
In another thread, I just got called the r-word and a "karen" (neither of which remotely applies to me, even if they were phrased in a civil manner) by someone, simply for pointing out that they had violated copyright by reprinting a huge chunk of a newspaper article -- which is, of course, theft. I do think the level of discourse here, as everywhere, has deteriorated, with some folks immediately opting for name-calling and goalpost-switching because they're unable to have legitimate discussions. Karen seems about right.
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Post by ironhammer on Mar 19, 2024 19:18:17 GMT -5
In another thread, I just got called the r-word and a "karen" (neither of which remotely applies to me, even if they were phrased in a civil manner) by someone, simply for pointing out that they had violated copyright by reprinting a huge chunk of a newspaper article -- which is, of course, theft. I do think the level of discourse here, as everywhere, has deteriorated, with some folks immediately opting for name-calling and goalpost-switching because they're unable to have legitimate discussions. Karen seems about right. Oh now you got me interested to hear what is going on. What's the beef between you two? I do love a good catfight. Catfight! Catfight! Yeah! Hehehe.
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Post by volleyguy on Mar 19, 2024 19:19:25 GMT -5
Oh now you got me interested to hear what is going on. What's the beef between you two? I do love a good catfight. Catfight! Catfight! Yeah! Hehehe. I wasn't involved in the original conversation. I just think that Karen seems about right for that level of content.
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Post by ironhammer on Mar 19, 2024 19:21:18 GMT -5
Oh now you got me interested to hear what is going on. What's the beef between you two? I do love a good catfight. Catfight! Catfight! Yeah! Hehehe. I wasn't involved in the original conversation. I just think that Karen seems about right for that level of content.Oh you won't get an argument from me on that.
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Post by jagdpanther on Mar 19, 2024 19:27:10 GMT -5
Fortunately, she doesn't mention or seem to be familiar with Off The Net. Thank heavens. Also no mention of Yoshida Yerpantz. Plenty of time for a "Part II."
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Post by give me the og-ball-u on Mar 20, 2024 12:59:21 GMT -5
abby benton is the GOAT i can't even lie. her tiktoks are so good and she does so much in depth research into the club scene.
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Post by jimboslice on Mar 20, 2024 14:32:01 GMT -5
Honestly love her content, and she briefly mentioned that hopefully more creators like her come up and volleyball does get more media coverage over time which hopefully is less toxic. But for now I have to come here and watch the 480p highlights from my fav players overseas and push my stan agendas. I hope we all continue to try to do so in the least toxic way possible <3
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Post by sevb on Mar 21, 2024 7:52:50 GMT -5
I cant WAIT for the podcast on the Volleyball Moms fb group… if VT is toxic they may not even last a day over there…
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Post by aardvark on Mar 21, 2024 8:33:05 GMT -5
Brutus, why are you already competing for dumbest post of the year? It's only March!
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Post by hipsterfilth on Mar 21, 2024 9:36:07 GMT -5
I've only received like 4 threatening DM's on this forum ever. Honestly not so bad.
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Post by Phaedrus on Mar 21, 2024 11:02:46 GMT -5
I posted her podcast and an explanation on a couple of FB pages. There are a lot of people who are on VT and those pages, but there is also a lot of fear about VolleyTalk. Mainly about how most people here don't suffer fools easily, although some happened to dip into the most contentious threads. They have no idea how informative VT is and continues to be.
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