OT- rebelhoosier

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

Being critical is different than complaining.

[Hovadipo 61,256]

I might follow him... Indiana fans think they are so smart but I've only seen one group of people dumber than this.

So...you're on a different level of fandom..? Or are you calling yourself as dumb as the second dumbest fan base you've seen? Genuinely curious.

[theriverpilot 6,703]

I might follow him... Indiana fans think they are so smart but I've only seen one group of people dumber than this.

You guys obviously haven't been on other sites out there. This is the most reasonable and well-run site out there.

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

Being critical requires an understanding of all the facts. Fans don't have all of the facts.

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,937]

I guess its not the negativity but over the past couple months the amount of personal attacks that are on this board are what drive people away. I left before rebel and have recently come back to hear some of the coaching rumors. Everyone gets upset when we lose, myself included. But when posters begin mocking and personally attacking other posters, thats when it gets ridiculous.

100% agree. Negativity is okay when it fits. No need for the personal attacks. It's happened to me a fair number of times too.

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

So...you're on a different level of fandom..? Or are you calling yourself as dumb as the second dumbest fan base you've seen? Genuinely curious.

Not as a whole. I shouldn't have generalized; a segment, the vocal minority is what I meant.

[Geometry Hoosier 1,217]

was it negativity or reality? I'd say I called a spade a spade all year long. I'm a fan not a cheerleader. I'm allowed to be critical when things aren't right. Fair? Am I dumb too?

Well, you did pull all my teeth when I came in for braces.

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

I don't consider myself a part of Hoosier Nation. Winning isn't the most important thing to me. I don't care if we never win another title. I truly don't.

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,937]

Being critical requires an understanding of all the facts. Fans don't have all of the facts.

i watch the games. I know what I see. My analysis of gameplay is rarely, if ever, "dumb"

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

i watch the games. I know what I see. My analysis of gameplay is rarely, if ever, "dumb"

Go beyond the obvious... Anyone can see what happens... But why, that's a little different. Don't get me wrong.

The very nature of being a fan doesn't lead to good analysis. It's not anything new or unique to IU. We just all care more than most places.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,683]

hey i love all of you guys but this is getting derailed a bit......please stay on topic.....love you!

[bnkepner 1,509]

100% agree. Negativity is okay when it fits. No need for the personal attacks. It's happened to me a fair number of times too.

Wish I could like this 1,000 times!

[shortspacequickness 1,034]

Wish I could like this 1,000 times!

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I guess its not the negativity but over the past couple months the amount of personal attacks that are on this board are what drive people away. I left before rebel and have recently come back to hear some of the coaching rumors. Everyone gets upset when we lose, myself included. But when posters begin mocking and personally attacking other posters, thats when it gets ridiculous.

Please take a look at your own personal attacks. In many cases, imo, it begins with you.

[bnkepner 1,509]

Please take a look at your own personal attacks. In many cases, imo, it begins with you.

There can be a disagreement about the team, the coach, etc without making remarks about the other person. If a poster wants to call out the other poster's opinion, that is fine, but there is never a reason to say something about the other person or say "i bet you are this type of person…" . In my case Ive only ever said anything back about another poster after they have already made some sort of statement towards me, not my opinion or viewpoint of the team, but towards me personally. Happened today. So you may want to read a little more before making a statement like you just did

[Dalton26 17,206]

This has gone away from talking about rebel and there's really no use in continuing this discussion so I'm going to lock this down.