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Originally Posted by Bingo
Honestly ... don't have a problem with anything you said.
But a rational discussion about a hockey team isn't the type of negativity I'm talking about.
It's the drive by crap that gets old.
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I don't disagree there either. But you do have to acknowledge that the team is making it pretty easy for the drive by stuff to happen. Also, I hope you don't classify a quick response like "Not a good roster. Could be a rough year" as a drive by.
You have to appreciate the temperature of the waters right now. I'm sure you have seen a drop off in site visits and the stats are probably down. We just had a rather damning article come out about Flames fan's feelings about the team. I think the enthusiasm level for the team is waning in a big way. I don't think we're near an all time low, but I feel like we're back to where we were before the 2004 run. So I think you have to understand that and respect that. As someone who get's called out for his "negativity" I think you must be aware that you may many times appear like Lt. Drebin in this gif, trying to get people to ignore the obvious disaster happening over your shoulder.
I get it. I actually understand and appreciate your upbeat nature and the positive spin you put on things. It can be frustrating at times because you do seem like Frank above. But you have been through a lot where that positive disposition and outlook has benefited you. Good on you sir. I would like you to recognize that this negativity that you're seeing and feeling is human nature and a way for people to process and deal with their disappointment or grief. People need a place to come and vent, and CP is that place for many Flames fans. Continue your work of trying to find the positive in the maelstrom of Flames negativity, but recognize that people are going to react and feel the way they do off of their expectations more so than anything either of us can say. People expect better, and they're going to post based on those expectations. To be honest with you, I dread the day when people get to the acceptance level and just tune out the team all together. That is not a fun condition to consider, and one I suspect we headed toward.