attn: those rocking other team avatars

DynamiteRave · 10-19-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Finslady

Wow dude. Just wow. I'm a Dolphins fan. I've been a Dolphins fan for the better part of 25 years. I'm also an NFL fan. I watch other games when my team isn't on. I follow the AFC East very closely because my team is in that division. I was turned on to this board something like 6 years ago by my boyfriend (a Redskins fan). I follow the Redskins (and by follow I mean watch/have an interest in) because my boyfriend is a fan. I liked this board because I found the discussions interesting. I liked this board because it was the first to post news about other teams (ie: the Ricky Williams debacle and Pennington going on IR). I liked this board because I saw the acceptance of a Dallas fan (I can't remember his name but I think SmootSmack or Matty might know who I'm referring to) who was respectful and capable of promoting discussion.
Did it ever occur to you that fans of other teams are capable of having NFL discussions regarding the Redskins?
When I first signed up for this board, I felt I received a warm welcome. There were questions of course as to why a Dolphins fan would come to a Redskins forum and I did my best to answer them.
Is the GTFO mentality of the above post what this forum has become? If that is truly the feeling of the members of the Warpath, then I am saddened by the degeneration of what I found to be an interesting site. I guess I'll have one less thing in my favorites.
I do wish you guys the best of luck. I do hope this franchise can turn things around. Most of all, I do know what it's like to feel the frustration of the downslide of a once proud franchise.

Don't let a few bad eggs ruin the experience for you. I encourage you to stay and ignore the haters.

Most of Redskins fans aren't like that. It works in the same way as politics. There are the few good people on both sides, die-hard and lesser dedicated fans. Then there are the fringe fans, the haters who go batshit crazy if there are people who enjoy other teams and openly admit it and the people who jump on and off the bandwagon dependent upon how the team is performing.

Most people fall right in the middle though. Makes it a nice bell curve.

At least come back and troll sometime.

Hog1 · 10-20-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Finslady

Wow dude. Just wow. I'm a Dolphins fan. I've been a Dolphins fan for the better part of 25 years. I'm also an NFL fan. I watch other games when my team isn't on. I follow the AFC East very closely because my team is in that division. I was turned on to this board something like 6 years ago by my boyfriend (a Redskins fan). I follow the Redskins (and by follow I mean watch/have an interest in) because my boyfriend is a fan. I liked this board because I found the discussions interesting. I liked this board because it was the first to post news about other teams (ie: the Ricky Williams debacle and Pennington going on IR). I liked this board because I saw the acceptance of a Dallas fan (I can't remember his name but I think SmootSmack or Matty might know who I'm referring to) who was respectful and capable of promoting discussion.
Did it ever occur to you that fans of other teams are capable of having NFL discussions regarding the Redskins?
When I first signed up for this board, I felt I received a warm welcome. There were questions of course as to why a Dolphins fan would come to a Redskins forum and I did my best to answer them.
Is the GTFO mentality of the above post what this forum has become? If that is truly the feeling of the members of the Warpath, then I am saddened by the degeneration of what I found to be an interesting site. I guess I'll have one less thing in my favorites.
I do wish you guys the best of luck. I do hope this franchise can turn things around. Most of all, I do know what it's like to feel the frustration of the downslide of a once proud franchise.

PLease disregard the Ninny factor...
AND I take issue with one thing you said. It is still a proud franchise with some re-thinking/changes to make!
Welcome and HTTR

Finslady · 10-20-2009, 11:41 AM

Thanks Matty, Smoot, DynamiteRave, and Hog1. I couldn't really believe that those sentiments were majority rule.
In any case, let me clarify my "once proud franchise" statement. I was speaking of the Dolphins. All these years, I sported my colors. (People seem to get the idea that girls like the Phins because of their colors....aqua and orange? really? My linemen look like pumpkins in those orange jerseys.) Let me tell you, I was proud. Proud of their history, coaches, players, owner, all of it. For the last decade or so (disregarding this year and last) I wasn't proud. I saw poor management, horrible coaches, godawful drafts and free agency, and disheartened players. Worst of all I saw fans, people I talked it up with, cheered with and shared disappointment with, turn. Turned to the Patriots! Ugh. :vomit:
I wasn't proud of any of that. But I watched every painful game, raged against so many bad moves and sat with my head in my hands for more games than I can count. I did it because it was my team, my marriage. For better or worse, right?
IMO that's what a true fan does. The Skins will improve, and let me tell you, stick with it because when it happens, it's one of the best feelings in the world.

GhettoDogAllStars · 10-20-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Finslady

Thanks Matty, Smoot, DynamiteRave, and Hog1. I couldn't really believe that those sentiments were majority rule.
In any case, let me clarify my "once proud franchise" statement. I was speaking of the Dolphins. All these years, I sported my colors. (People seem to get the idea that girls like the Phins because of their colors....aqua and orange? really? My linemen look like pumpkins in those orange jerseys.) Let me tell you, I was proud. Proud of their history, coaches, players, owner, all of it. For the last decade or so (disregarding this year and last) I wasn't proud. I saw poor management, horrible coaches, godawful drafts and free agency, and disheartened players. Worst of all I saw fans, people I talked it up with, cheered with and shared disappointment with, turn. Turned to the Patriots! Ugh. :vomit:
I wasn't proud of any of that. But I watched every painful game, raged against so many bad moves and sat with my head in my hands for more games than I can count. I did it because it was my team, my marriage. For better or worse, right?
IMO that's what a true fan does. The Skins will improve, and let me tell you, stick with it because when it happens, it's one of the best feelings in the world.

Bill Parcells. Nuff said.

Here's to your continued success!

MTK · 10-19-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I'm gonna pull a Fred Smoot...... POINT BLANK: Do away with those FCKED UP OTHER TEAM avatars. This does happen to be a REDSKIN FAN forum!

They shouldn't be on a REDSKINS OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL Team fan forum to begin with! Something I have never understood why the path let this happen!

Lets have a VOTE MODS.

Um yeah not the message we're looking to send out here at all. We talk NFL news and I think fans of other teams offer up a good perspective on things (even our rival fans at times).

Hog1 · 10-17-2009, 09:14 AM

Dyed in the Wool..........

724Skinsfan · 10-17-2009, 09:14 AM

I've always hated freedom of expression...

wolfeskins · 10-17-2009, 09:22 AM

it is pretty disgraceful for a skins fan to rock another teams avatar. that tells me your not a skins fan at all, your whats known as a fair weather fan.

gotta love the burgundy and gold through thick and thin.

Trample the Elderly · 10-17-2009, 11:35 AM

E-mail the mods and have them remove the other Avatars. If you can't get them to do it, too bad!

RobH4413 · 10-17-2009, 11:39 AM

For the record... I was rocking the phins avatar a while ago... before the season.

and it's not because my lack of support for the team, but supporting my cousin.

P.S. I'm headed to Miami next week. Never been to another NFL stadium so this should be a blast.

tryfuhl · 10-17-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

For the record... I was rocking the phins avatar a while ago... before the season.

and it's not because my lack of support for the team, but supporting my cousin.

P.S. I'm headed to Miami next week. Never been to another NFL stadium so this should be a blast.

I take it he plays for them?

BleedBurgundy · 10-17-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I've always hated freedom of expression...

lol.

hooskins · 10-17-2009, 12:44 PM

I dont think its a big deal, but this forum shows why it is obvious the Steelers' fans stole our home field last year(while we had a winning record too).

A bunch of fair-weather sissies we got here.

MTK · 10-17-2009, 02:16 PM

Yeah it is pretty lame. So if they started winning I'm guessing these people would switch back? Double lame.

tryfuhl · 10-17-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah it is pretty lame. So if they started winning I'm guessing these people would switch back? Double lame.

It's like a self-imposed Scarlet Letter.

I mean they can pick a former player, a favorite current player, etc.

10-20-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
Finslady Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 48	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars Thanks Matty, Smoot, DynamiteRave, and Hog1. I couldn't really believe that those sentiments were majority rule. In any case, let me clarify my "once proud franchise" statement. I was speaking of the Dolphins. All these years, I sported my colors. (People seem to get the idea that girls like the Phins because of their colors....aqua and orange? really? My linemen look like pumpkins in those orange jerseys.) Let me tell you, I was proud. Proud of their history, coaches, players, owner, all of it. For the last decade or so (disregarding this year and last) I wasn't proud. I saw poor management, horrible coaches, godawful drafts and free agency, and disheartened players. Worst of all I saw fans, people I talked it up with, cheered with and shared disappointment with, turn. Turned to the Patriots! Ugh. :vomit: I wasn't proud of any of that. But I watched every painful game, raged against so many bad moves and sat with my head in my hands for more games than I can count. I did it because it was my team, my marriage. For better or worse, right? IMO that's what a true fan does. The Skins will improve, and let me tell you, stick with it because when it happens, it's one of the best feelings in the world. __________________ I am a Dolphins fan living in New England. You may call me brave or foolhardy, but I wear my shame with dignity!!!

10-17-2009, 09:14 AM	#6
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars Dyed in the Wool.......... __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-17-2009, 09:14 AM	#7
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars I've always hated freedom of expression... __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

10-17-2009, 09:22 AM	#8
wolfeskins The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chesapeake,va. Posts: 2,160	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars it is pretty disgraceful for a skins fan to rock another teams avatar. that tells me your not a skins fan at all, your whats known as a fair weather fan. gotta love the burgundy and gold through thick and thin. __________________ Hail to Allen/Shanahan .... bring in some baby hogs and load up on diesel fuel !!! (budw38)

10-17-2009, 11:35 AM	#9
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 2,906	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars E-mail the mods and have them remove the other Avatars. If you can't get them to do it, too bad! __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood.

10-17-2009, 11:39 AM	#10
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 41 Posts: 2,638	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars For the record... I was rocking the phins avatar a while ago... before the season. and it's not because my lack of support for the team, but supporting my cousin. P.S. I'm headed to Miami next week. Never been to another NFL stadium so this should be a blast. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

10-17-2009, 12:44 PM	#13
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 39 Posts: 8,606	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars I dont think its a big deal, but this forum shows why it is obvious the Steelers' fans stole our home field last year(while we had a winning record too). A bunch of fair-weather sissies we got here. __________________ Vacancy

10-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#14
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: attn: those rocking other team avatars Yeah it is pretty lame. So if they started winning I'm guessing these people would switch back? Double lame. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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