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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Feels like you are dismissing opinions that are different from your as being less informed. I think it is arrogant to say that the average Canadian baseball fan knows less than the average American baseball fan. Are we talking about hard core fans - because I would say in those cases they would have similar knowledge levels. Or are we talking about casual v. hard core fans?
And yes it is the same when Canadians look down on the opinions of American hockey fans. That's arrogant too.
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We're on a hockey forum, but I have no problem saying my opinions on the sport of hockey, someone's specific abilities, styles of play etc. mean less than someone who knows more about the game.
I never played ice hockey, I'm just a huge fan. I know a lot about the sport, but I also realize there are many many people who know much more about the intricacies and subtleties of the game than I do.
Baseball is my main sport. I know it upside down and inside out. My knowledge of the game dwarfs my hockey knowledge (which I like to think is decent). Do I think I know more than the average hardcore fan about the game? Yes, I do. I don't mean to come off as inciting and arrogant, but I guess I have, so I apologize.
Believe it or not, I actually cheer for the Jays. That's the main reason I don't like Jose, because I think he's bad for the long-term success of the team.
Nevertheless, I'll lay off.