Fake Redskins fans

[dblanch66]

I have no problem with new fans or anyone new who joins the site. I have a problem with those who won't be fans when and if we start sucking. We have suffered for 14 years of turmoil to only have folks jump on and then jump off when times get tough. Some so called "redskin fans" today, will be "BIG browns fans" tomorrow.

[hurrykaine]

Originally Posted by dblanch66

I have no problem with new fans or anyone new who joins the site. I have a problem with those who won't be fans when and if we start sucking.

How do you know they're not fans when we suck? Just because they call for certain players to get benched or cut, or start criticizing Gibbs and the coaching staff DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE NOT FANS. They're voicing an opinion, no matter how ill-informed others may perceive it to be.

Similarly, say, if someone joins the site when we're on a win streak, and then takes a long leave of absence when we suck or are eliminated from the playoffs DOES NOT MEAN THEY AREN'T A TRUE FAN. It simply is more fun to join a forum and talk about things when a team is winning.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by hurrykaine

How do you know they're not fans when we suck? Just because they call for certain players to get benched or cut, or start criticizing Gibbs and the coaching staff DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE NOT FANS. They're voicing an opinion, no matter how ill-informed others may perceive it to be.

Similarly, say, if someone joins the site when we're on a win streak, and then takes a long leave of absence when we suck or are eliminated from the playoffs DOES NOT MEAN THEY AREN'T A TRUE FAN. It simply is more fun to join a forum and talk about things when a team is winning.

I think he's talking about people that like the redskins today because we are on a win streak and because we are a good team, but then later on you see that same fan on say, the Colts forum after they win a superbowl, talking about how great the colts are, and how he/she loves them so much.

[dblanch66]

Originally Posted by mooby

I think he's talking about people that like the redskins today because we are on a win streak and because we are a good team, but then later on you see that same fan on say, the Colts forum after they win a superbowl, talking about how great the colts are, and how he/she loves them so much.

you got it Mooby.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by hurrykaine

How do you know they're not fans when we suck? Just because they call for certain players to get benched or cut, or start criticizing Gibbs and the coaching staff DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE NOT FANS. They're voicing an opinion, no matter how ill-informed others may perceive it to be.

Similarly, say, if someone joins the site when we're on a win streak, and then takes a long leave of absence when we suck or are eliminated from the playoffs DOES NOT MEAN THEY AREN'T A TRUE FAN. It simply is more fun to join a forum and talk about things when a team is winning.

True, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets a tad bit frustrated by those who say stuff like "Oh Brunell is starting the Dallas game? Well then, season over. Forget the Redskins!" Or when we had a 3-game losing streak "That's it, I'm done. No playoffs this year. Thanks for wasting another season for me Redskins!"

Then the next thing you know we start winning and they're back. I know it's a natural inclination to get upset by losses or moves you don't agree with. But there were several people who were convinced the playoffs were not going to happen at 5-6 and that the team had let them down again. I remember one person here was like "you've broken my heart too many times Redskins. No more" It just seems odd to bail on the team, or at least say you will, then come right back when they start winning again.

But how long you've been on this board isn't a measure of how big a fan you are.

[LongTimeSkinsFan]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

But how long you've been on this board isn't a measure of how big a fan you are.

I agree, I think how long you've been a fan is as good a measure as any or for that matter, how rabidly you want the skins to win would work too!

[Skins fan 44]

I have been a fan since the days of Billy Kilmore.

[hooskins]

The only winning season I remember was in 99, so this is basically the first time I have seen people jumping on the skins bandwagon. I guess for alot of people my age its kind of a shock, because all we are use to are people hating on the Skins. So I guess us youngins, not use to fairweather fans, are really mad at them, atleast I think that is what has me extra upset.

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by LongTimeSkinsFan

I agree, I think how long you've been a fan is as good a measure as any or for that matter, how rabidly you want the skins to win would work too!

Been a fan since I was born - does that count?

While the fairweather fans kind of tick me off too, it seems a bit silly to impose some artificial standard of "fandom" on somebody. You have to have been a fan since birth? Since the 1980s? More than 5 years? Have spent X number of dollars on team merchandise/tickets?

Meh.

I say you're fan if you are genuinely, emotionally invested in the games. I love football, I'll watch any game on TV. But only the Skins truly get my heart into it. I'm crushed when they lose or give up a big play or don't display any heart, and it really blows my weekend. And I'm elated and on cloud nine when they win or score or show some real heart.

I think it's all about whether you actually CARE about the team. I'm impressed by Indianapolis and I love to see them play and win, but when they lose I go on about my life just fine - doesn't effect me.

Not the redskins...I think I sat at home nursing some Jack Daniels after the loss to Tampa Bay. Damned Alstott and the stupid refs...

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by dblanch66

I have no problem with new fans or anyone new who joins the site. I have a problem with those who won't be fans when and if we start sucking. We have suffered for 14 years of turmoil to only have folks jump on and then jump off when times get tough. Some so called "redskin fans" today, will be "BIG browns fans" tomorrow.

I wholeheartedly agree. plus I know for me I was speaking from expirience outside of this site even though there have definitely been some "fans" who have posted here and made me pissed off when they say they can't stand to watch the team anymore and that they give up being a fan.