Featured Discussion Saints vs. Buccaneers Game Day Thread

[TheOak]

Originally Posted by frydaddy

Actually I come here even during the offseason. Call it a pattern if you like, but it has nothing to do with whether or not a game is being played.

I used to love watching football too, but the last several months of being force fed propaganda by the league, the players and the media has soured me on it. I dont consider my not watching to be a protest, I've simply lost interest.

The likely reason you didn't notice anything different during yesterday's game is because the league is beginning to realize that they're pandering to a small percentage of screeching voices on Twitter while alienating their actual fan base. CBS specifically instructed their commentators not to speak on any social justice issues during the game. Fox probably did the same thing. Im sure they'd like nothing more than for everyone to forget that they've spent months telling their fans that they're bad people unless they agree with the league's adopted stance.

Unlike the league, I've never demanded that anyone agree with me. If you still enjoy it then by all means enjoy it. I don't get anything from it anymore.

Doesn’t seem that you understood my first paragraph.

As far as why I didn’t notice anything, the why is irrelevant isn’t it? You complained about being force fed, I have not been force fed anything. Honestly, it would take a couple of very physical and violent people to force feed me anything, I don’t do the victim well.

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by TheOak

Doesn’t seem that you understood my first paragraph.

As far as why I didn’t notice anything, the why is irrelevant isn’t it? You complained about being force fed, I have not been force fed anything. Honestly, it would take a couple of very physical and violent people to force feed me anything, I don’t do the victim well.

Right there with you, Oak. To be bothered by something you have to let it bother you. I watch the NFL for entertainment. What goes on before, during or after the game, as long as it doesn't have anything to do with the game, I don't care. It doesn't hinder my ability to continue enjoying the game. I suppose others are just more inclined to play the victim, Oak.

[frydaddy]

Originally Posted by TheOak

Doesn’t seem that you understood my first paragraph.

As far as why I didn’t notice anything, the why is irrelevant isn’t it? You complained about being force fed, I have not been force fed anything. Honestly, it would take a couple of very physical and violent people to force feed me anything, I don’t do the victim well.

Spare me the upturned nose friend. I understand that some folks have been very vocal about their displeasure (as is their right) and maybe that has your feathers ruffled. I've made my feelings known a time or two, but I mostly stay out of it, and I'd like to think I've stayed (mostly) pretty respectful when I do wade into those troubled waters. I can appreciate the attempt at subtlety at the end of your post, but I'm a relatively smart guy so I notice the sarcasm and disapproval that oozes from it. You seem not to understand that I don't come here for your approval, your understanding, your sympathy or empathy. You're all just people who are kind of a part of my life now, so I come here and occasionally engage in conversations and share my opinion on any number of subjects. No different than anyone else here. I mean I've got a wife and 7 kids, with number 8 arriving in just a few weeks. Sometimes I just want a little interaction with other adults, even if it is just on the internet. Disagree with me all you like but don't pretend to sit in judgement of me from some imagined high ground. Now you have a good one, and like I said, enjoy your games if you can enjoy them.

[AsylumGuido]

I guess some people have the ability to enjoy simple pleasures without letting other things get in the way. I believe it is known as compartmentalism.

[Flipx99]

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I guess some people have the ability to enjoy simple pleasures without letting other things get in the way. I believe it is known as compartmentalism.

And some of us have a sincerely held belief that "the movement" the NFL is supporting is divisive, destructive, and harms most the very people the proponents of the movement claim to be helping.

I think there is more than enough evidence to support that belief.

If we don't want to support those who support that movement, then we have every right to withhold our support.

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by Flipx99

And some of us have a sincerely held belief that "the movement" the NFL is supporting is divisive, destructive, and harms most the very people the proponents of the movement claim to be helping.

I think there is more than enough evidence to support that belief.

If we don't want to support those who support that movement, then we have every right to withhold our support.

Yes you do. I doesn't affect anyone but yourself so go ahead. The only thing that is irritating is the constant blowing of "your" own horn glorifying your personal sacrifice.



The "your" refers to all "you" that think the rest of us give a flying rat's ass whether you watch or not.

[AsylumGuido]

By the way ...



Best ratings for FOX's week 1 "Game of the Week" since 2016.

Most-watched telecast since Super Bowl LIV.

FOX's most-streamed NFL regular-season Sunday ever.

New Orleans delivered a 45.6 rating and a 63 share.

Wow!

[gosaints1]

It definitely was the highlight game of the week. I fully expect the Monday night game upcoming to be the same.

[AsylumGuido]

By the way, again ...

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

By the way ...



Best ratings for FOX's week 1 "Game of the Week" since 2016.

Most-watched telecast since Super Bowl LIV.

FOX's most-streamed NFL regular-season Sunday ever.

New Orleans delivered a 45.6 rating and a 63 share.

Wow!

[Flipx99]

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yes you do. I doesn't affect anyone but yourself so go ahead. The only thing that is irritating is the constant blowing of "your" own horn glorifying your personal sacrifice.



The "your" refers to all "you" that think the rest of us give a flying rat's ass whether you watch or not.

I don't see it as anyone blowing their own horn. For some, it is a sacrifice - although perhaps not as much as it would have been prior to that horrific missed call in the NFCCG a couple of years ago.

I thought that part of the goal was to "start a conversation." Now it appears that "shut up" is the response to those with a view that is different than the views of those in support of "the movement."