SamIam67
"Greetings & Salutations"
I'm lucky enough to have two racing Website Forums to visit, Stlracing.com to catch up on the UMP area, which I am originally from and now out in Western, MO, where I am stationed at Whiteman AFB, racinboys.com, which covers all the tracks out here. I'm a dirt-track fan through and through and enjoy reading results and posts that have a meaning of some sort and enjoy every chance I get to read some of the frequent posters' opinions. Lately, I'm very troubled by what I've been reading on both Websites...
-people threatening each other
-bashing, bashing, bashing
-name calling
-people encouraging violence
-drivers and fans bashing promoters
-new users getting on here and going crazy
...I could go on and on with the negatives it seems, but I'm sure you all get the point. I know I sound like a broken record when I say this, but Stl people, I'm telling you, some of you don't know or realize just how darn good you all have it in your area. If you don't believe me, move away and let reality sink in. Stl has some of the best tracks in the US, some of the best drivers in any number of classes and definitely the most passionate fans.
I don't want to see the bad fans ruin it for everyone, especially how the bad apples have made the 4m nothing but the National Enquirer of racing Websites!
I'm sure you all have seen Jimmy D's posts lately, it's sad when he has to post more warnings to his users than he gets to post results and news for all of us! Just stop and think before you post hatred, bashing, etc. I've been guilty, as many of you have, about posting when emotions are running high. But I'd like to think that just like aging, the more posts one has, the wiser they become--sort of like a vintage wine ya know.
Instead of bashing or complaining and not thinking that perhaps there are young minds out there who are our future, reading your posts, or people who may be on the brink, or worse yet, could be deeply affected by what you say. At least think things through, maybe substitute what you would like to be a cuss word with an alternate word, look at it from the opposite point of view, or just ask yourself if what you're about to post really has a point to it.
Heck, I'm no angel by any means, been thrown out of Highland, used to argue with the officials, boo drivers, harrass other fans, etc., but again, since have become the wiser and now try to post thoughtfully.
Hope all of you had a great 4th and enjoyed your freedom to celebrate. Just remember, this is one of the few countries you could get away with half the stuff that gets written on the sites. This is the greatest country, there are a few bad apples that need to be put in place, we're not perfect by any means, but the racin' crowd are better people than what we've been reading lately. Do you let Freedom ring, or do you let your freedom of speech toll the bell first?
Enjoy the races, whatever type they may be. Say thanks to the promoters, drivers, officials and fans around you once in awhile, they'll appreciate it!
samIam
-people threatening each other
-bashing, bashing, bashing
-name calling
-people encouraging violence
-drivers and fans bashing promoters
-new users getting on here and going crazy
...I could go on and on with the negatives it seems, but I'm sure you all get the point. I know I sound like a broken record when I say this, but Stl people, I'm telling you, some of you don't know or realize just how darn good you all have it in your area. If you don't believe me, move away and let reality sink in. Stl has some of the best tracks in the US, some of the best drivers in any number of classes and definitely the most passionate fans.
I don't want to see the bad fans ruin it for everyone, especially how the bad apples have made the 4m nothing but the National Enquirer of racing Websites!
I'm sure you all have seen Jimmy D's posts lately, it's sad when he has to post more warnings to his users than he gets to post results and news for all of us! Just stop and think before you post hatred, bashing, etc. I've been guilty, as many of you have, about posting when emotions are running high. But I'd like to think that just like aging, the more posts one has, the wiser they become--sort of like a vintage wine ya know.
Instead of bashing or complaining and not thinking that perhaps there are young minds out there who are our future, reading your posts, or people who may be on the brink, or worse yet, could be deeply affected by what you say. At least think things through, maybe substitute what you would like to be a cuss word with an alternate word, look at it from the opposite point of view, or just ask yourself if what you're about to post really has a point to it.
Heck, I'm no angel by any means, been thrown out of Highland, used to argue with the officials, boo drivers, harrass other fans, etc., but again, since have become the wiser and now try to post thoughtfully.
Hope all of you had a great 4th and enjoyed your freedom to celebrate. Just remember, this is one of the few countries you could get away with half the stuff that gets written on the sites. This is the greatest country, there are a few bad apples that need to be put in place, we're not perfect by any means, but the racin' crowd are better people than what we've been reading lately. Do you let Freedom ring, or do you let your freedom of speech toll the bell first?
Enjoy the races, whatever type they may be. Say thanks to the promoters, drivers, officials and fans around you once in awhile, they'll appreciate it!
samIam
Just kidding. I agree with all you said but 1 thing.... Get rid of that flagman at MCS before he kills someone..... Great post, lets do it again sometime....LOL 