When will it end?

**bandc** · 09-03-2021, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

I don't really get what this has anything to do with my point.

Fans expect players to be role models, give their kids autographs, take pictures with them, be pillars in their communities, etc....yet also expect them to do nothing when certain societal issues impact their community.

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**iceman43** · 09-03-2021, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by bandc

Fans expect players to be role models, give their kids autographs, take pictures with them, be pillars in their communities, etc....yet also expect them to do nothing when certain societal issues impact their community.

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Facts only when its convenient for them or when they feel comfortable for their benefits

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**NCRAVEN** · 09-03-2021, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by iceman43

Because you should just shut up and watch the game and not ask for or boo or cheer just watch. You treat them as property for your entertainment

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What does that have to do with a server at restaurant going on and on about politics?

Are you going to ask them to stop so you can enjoy your meal and your company, or let them go on?

**NCRAVEN** · 09-03-2021, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by bandc

Fans expect players to be role models, give their kids autographs, take pictures with them, be pillars in their communities, etc....yet also expect them to do nothing when certain societal issues impact their community.

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No, I don't.

I expect them to try their hardest to be the best at their sport and try to win the game they play.

That's pretty much all I expect.

**bandc** · 09-03-2021, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

No, I don't.

I expect them to try their hardest to be the best at their sport and try to win the game they play.

That's pretty much all I expect.

I said fans in general, not you anecdotally.

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**NCRAVEN** · 09-03-2021, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by bandc

I said fans in general, not you anecdotally.

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Ok, how do you know that?

**iceman43** · 09-03-2021, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

What does that have to do with a server at restaurant going on and on about politics?

Are you going to ask them to stop so you can enjoy your meal and your company, or let them go on?

I enjoy having the conversation so I would let them state their opinion I can talk and eat

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**blah3** · 09-03-2021, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by iceman43

Because you should just shut up and watch the game and not ask for or boo or cheer just watch. You treat them as property for your entertainment

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They ARE entertainment. That is their business.

**iceman43** · 09-03-2021, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by blah3

They ARE entertainment. That is their business.

But they are not your property and they can talk and do as they please just like you do on these forums

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**blah3** · 09-03-2021, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by iceman43

But they are not your property and they can talk and do as they please just like you do on these forums

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No one said they were property. We simply expect them to do their jobs, entertain, and keep their superfluous shenanigans to themselves. The can push their agenda on their own time.
Im sure they can even get free publicity for it. Star Player X from you local sports team is having an event today to discuss Y.

**TIGERBLOOD** · 09-03-2021, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by bandc

I'm sure you don't bother and ask your waiters for their autograph either. Maybe athletes want fans to shut up and sit down, never boo them, never ask for pictures, never ask for autographs

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Professional athletes don't exist without fans. If they did, most of them wouldn't give them the time of day. It's part of their job.

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**iceman43** · 09-03-2021, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by blah3

No one said they were property. We simply expect them to do their jobs, entertain, and keep their superfluous shenanigans to themselves. The can push their agenda on their own time.
Im sure they can even get free publicity for it. Star Player X from you local sports team is having an event today to discuss Y.

Just because it superfluous to doesn't mean it's that for them. To so these things when they can be seen gets people to talk about it more.

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