Yep-don't feed the trolls. And isn't it bliss?
Believe it or not, I've read all 106-ish pages of this thread in just over two months, and I think it's been pretty Sasha focused. The fact is that people detract from the discussion or have tangents. It happens.
This is from a new poster's perspective, but I would say while R.D. and others have clearly stated they're not fans of Sasha, I think it's uncalled for to say they do nothing but bash the girl. (Didn't you see R.D. U.S.Ladies report, that would've taken up at least 5 hours of potential bashing time. :chorus
Oh yeah, and that comment I just made, it's called satire and humor, which is what I took was the tone of those comments people are so offended by. I doubt the poster who wrote that Sasha isn't pretty enough to get good enough PCS scores or her jumps are just two inches high don't really believe that. And if they do, well...how does it impact Sasha? That goes for the MK comments as well.
This board is full of people who have virtually been friends though this board. And like good friends, they'll joke. They'll go on tangents. And finally, if the discussion gets out of hand you can bet that Mathman and the other mods will make sure it doesn't get out of control. (I should know, I got banned twice for trying to post legitimate links!)
But to make all you folks happy and not get flamed the hell out for saying the above sentences I will go back and say that no, I don't think Sasha would go to Worlds. But since it's in Torino, it would be nice for her to come back there and maybe win gold there. (And get three spots, ending any debate about taking away, waltzing, inflating, whatever words people have been mentioning in this thread!)
I think it's "gentlemen's agreement" at it's best. High level skaters train only on elite freestyle sessions, or given the clout of your coach (does it get any bigger than John Nicks!) you might get the ice to yourself for a bit or just share with another of your coaches elite skaters.
The only people who will likely see you train are you fellow skaters, and when you are world/Olympic calibre you will be highly respected by your peers/rink mates. I'm certain those people would rather cut off their arms than disloyally (is that even a word?) rat you out on a figure skating board. It would be fairly easy to work out who blabbed and no-one would want to be that person. Have you seen sasha's icy stare : http://trueslant.com/jenniferkirk/files/2009/09/sasha-olympics-300x200.jpg
(i couldn't find a good one like a real game-face during a programme look that i'm sure i've seen from her).
Ant
Oh, the irony, helping to turn people against your skater (That was supposed to be a joke- but seriously...I have to wonder which party is bringing down the thread more...the supposed "haters" or those viciously complaining about "haters" and bashing them in return for "bashing" a skater?) Pretty good time machine you guys constructed here, that's for sure :chorus: Maybe we should all jump in and become young again.
This is what I wish people would do more of. Say what you have to say and then move on.
Hard to argue with such logic
Another poster mentioned he hated Sasha now because of being attacked back for attacking her.
Just Some Random Poster said:
I am excited and curious to see how all of them will do.
I wonder the most about Mirai - and hope she does her best. But i hope they all do their best and that will make Natls more exciting and enjoyable for all of us.
And don't we already have a "granny"
I like that line
I particularly thank KW who deserves much credit for keeping it civil here and doing more than her fair share of defending Sasha.
I have also noticed several die hard Kween fans who became surprised at finding themselves defending Sasha. So to bashers I say thanks for doing the impossible
A board is for exchanging views. Some people like to attack and others feel obligated to defend. I don't mind the bashers and don't mind defending or attacking them back either.
The other day one remark was made about Michelle here - and mathman was on it like a bear on honey. If mathman or other Michelle fans came across constant Michelle bashing we know how they would act and can guess what their resposnses would be like. :yes:
To expect Sasha fans to take continued attacks and not defend her or fight back seems incredible to me. But all of us must enjoy this to some exrent or we wouldn't be here.
