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Originally Posted by transplant99
Seriously?
Its nothing but lighthearted fun....wow.
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No, lighthearted fun is when something or someone occasionally gets made fun of or thrown under the bus. This is every damn day. It is tiring, especially in the sports industry where fair play and bullying can have long lasting psychological effects on people (the lessons we are now teaching to the youth). What message is being sent, "do as I say not as I do"? or "its ok we are professionals"? how about using the spotlight to not be a jerk to one specific co-worker every day. Or use the attention you do get to bring forth a positive state of mind and attitude. I hate the negativity.
A south american family member (married in) told me once that "Canadians are so nice/kind/generous, but boy are you guys mean spirited in your humor to each other".
Maybe this has stuck with me and I am more sensitive to it, but again this is IMO.