Who Is Criticized The Most In The Forums?

Vash01 · Sep 20, 2005

Mathman said:
Actually, many of the posts that make this point are not criticisms of Irina at all, IMHO. Either the remarks are intended to criticize the ISU for elevating this particular trick in the CoP, or else to congratulate Irina for being savvy enough to max out her points.

This is just another example of how Irina gets criticized. She can do nothing right on this board. When Michelle and Sasha are criticized, it is either well meaning or out of frustration (e.g. why didn't MK do a 3-3, or why can't Sasha skate clean?). No matter what Irina does, it is criticized.

Some people like the Biellman spin; others hate it. It still remains one of the most difficult positions in spin, and now in a COE spiral. The straight leg spiral is esthetically more pleasing (and is the one I prefer) but the Biellman spiral has difficulty- holding the edge without the support of the arms. I would not blame the ISU or Irina, although I would prefer seeing more variation in positions on the spirals.

Joesitz (RIP) · Sep 20, 2005

Vash, your points on Irina are well taken, but despite the criticisms of Irina, I am almost 100 % positive that competitively speaking this Forum sees her as the winner. The rest is esthetics

Joe

IDLERACER · Oct 1, 2005

I never criticize anybody. I admire Sarah's ambidexterousness. She skates left handed but apparently signs her autograph right handed. Click HERE

R.D. · Oct 1, 2005

IDLERACER said:
I never criticize anybody. I admire Sarah's ambidexterousness. She skates left handed but apparently signs her autograph right handed. Click HERE

Interesting. But for some reason, I never assumed she was left handed just because she spins/jumps clockwise instead of the other way around.

Is there a connection between being left/right handed and spinning a certain way? The curiosity is getting the better of me.

CDMM1991 · Oct 3, 2005

Red Dog said:
Interesting. But for some reason, I never assumed she was left handed just because she spins/jumps clockwise instead of the other way around.

Is there a connection between being left/right handed and spinning a certain way? The curiosity is getting the better of me.

No, any relation is coincidence(sp?). My sister was left-handed but jumped counter-clockwise. Then I had a friend that was left-handed and jumped clockwise. And then I had another friend that was right-handed but jumped clockwise. And I'm right-handed and jump counter-clockwise. As far as I know, and my coach has said the same thing, they are virtually unrelated.

Joesitz (RIP) · Oct 3, 2005

CDMM1991 said:
No, any relation is coincidence(sp?). My sister was left-handed but jumped counter-clockwise. Then I had a friend that was left-handed and jumped clockwise. And then I had another friend that was right-handed but jumped clockwise. And I'm right-handed and jump counter-clockwise. As far as I know, and my coach has said the same thing, they are virtually unrelated.

I bat a baseball and play golf leftie; I write rightie although I can switch hands. I'm most comfortable dancing to the right but skate to the left,

QUESTION: Do you see a crazed mind here? :scratch:

Joe

Doggygirl · Oct 3, 2005

Joesitz said:
QUESTION: Do you see a crazed mind here? :scratch:

Joe

Yes. No. I'm not sure.

DG

R.D. · Oct 3, 2005

Joesitz said:
I bat a baseball and play golf leftie; I write rightie although I can switch hands. I'm most comfortable dancing to the right but skate to the left,

Joe

I'm very similar. I write left-handed but I do many other things "right-handedly". For example I can't use left-handed clubs but I eat (hold a fork with) with my left hand, etc. Very odd.

Kuchana · Oct 4, 2005

I would say a tie between Sasha and Michelle here with Michelle in general getting the most criticism in a bad way I may add (i.e. FSW). Hey, I've been guilty myself of criticizing Sasha so I'm trying to control that

elv · Oct 5, 2005

I think TT/MM. Because all around close eyes to their wonderful qualities and try to find something bad. Poor skaters. Unfortunately i love them.

spongebobsk8r · Oct 29, 2005

I think Michelle Kwan is.

guinevere · Nov 1, 2005

Michael Weiss!

MK, Sasha, and Tara get tons of criticism, but I think that a lot of the criticism is from people who just dislike that particluar skater compared to one of the other two, therefore criticism turns into fan fight frenzies, and ultimately most of it cancels itself out, IMO.

Also, those 3 ladies has tons (tons!) of fans who will jump in and defend their favorites. With Weiss, it seems like everyone criticizes him. His fans don't pretend he's perfect, so the criticism often isn't really rebutted.

merrywidow · Nov 21, 2005

I think that Sasha Cohen receives the most for the women. In past years for the men it has definitely been Sandhu but this season Weir seems to be taking the heat.

Engwaciriel · Dec 28, 2005

There was a thread about him that I read earlier. I don't know whether it was here at GS or at FSU. But anyway, some people really rag on him for being inconsistent/unpredictable (think about Sasha). I included him because I think he creates a lot of "frustrated fans". (like Sasha, again.)

Or it could just be because of those hideous pants that he gets criticized....

Joesitz (RIP) · Jan 22, 2006

Red Dog - Just think if the Houston whatever and the NY Times could vote there would be 2 more against Kwan. Where's that too much MK hype you talk about?

Joe

Dee4707 · Jan 22, 2006

My vote was for Sasha. To me there is a difference between constructive criticsm and cruelty.

Dee

#1Kerryfan · Jan 25, 2006

I voted Michelle Kwan, because she seems to be the most controversal being around so long. But I think it really depends on the person.

Vitacus · Jan 28, 2006

Kwan and Plushenko.

Mathman · Jan 28, 2006

I think popular skaters like Michelle, Sasha and Irina, face criticism, but it is balanced by a lot of praise as well. I think the two skaters who never seem to catch a break are Tara Lipinski and Michael Weiss.

MissCleo · Feb 3, 2006

I chose Irina. A lot of comments about her seems to be " I like Irina's [whatever], but.......", you know, backhanded compliments. I dont see as many Irina's fans compared to Sasha or Michelle. Or perhaps Irina fans dont voice their opinion as loud and as often on this forum.

Who Is Criticized The Most In The Forums?

Which one of these skaters gets the most criticism from skating fans?

Sarah Hughes

Tara Lipinski

Michelle Kwan

Sasha Cohen

Irina Slutskaya

Other Female Skater Not Listed Here

Emanuel Sandhu

Other Male Skater

A Pairs or Dance Team

Vash01

Joesitz (RIP)

IDLERACER

R.D.

CDMM1991

Joesitz (RIP)

Doggygirl

R.D.

Kuchana

elv

spongebobsk8r

guinevere

merrywidow

Engwaciriel

Joesitz (RIP)

Dee4707

Ice Is Slippery - Alexie Yagudin

#1Kerryfan

Vitacus

Mathman

MissCleo

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