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gurt
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POLL: Do you believe we should censor what we say here because the players may read it?
gurt
4/22/17 9:46am
I think in general it's smart not to be overly critical of student athletes.
thebruce
4/22/17 9:52am
That wasn't my question
gurt
4/22/17 9:56am
I think it answers your question. Take it easy on the kids.
thebruce
4/22/17 10:01am
That's nice that you believe you answered my question
gurt
4/22/17 10:14am
I thought he answered your question. Sounds like your question is confusing
runnincoug
4/22/17 10:29am
Sounded like a perfectly fine answer to your question to me.
GenkiLawyer
4/22/17 2:14pm
You mean adults. Ones that are legally able to vote, go to war, and many of which have served missions.
sakhr
4/22/17 11:01am
Yes, the amateurs.
thebruce
4/22/17 11:07am
Those "amateurs" live a significantly better life than most their age, including the 18 year-old junior enlisted
sakhr
4/22/17 11:19am
Personal attacks, as often happens on CB, are never justified-nor harsh critique
runnincoug
4/22/17 11:28am
I think we can voice frustration and disappointment.
wilsdad
4/22/17 11:40am
The reason I say it's better to go after coaches is...
thebruce
4/22/17 11:57am
I think it's hilarious that fans think they are entitled to anything. "we do not
runnincoug
4/22/17 12:34pm
Um...the fans are the customers. Their scholarships would not exist without us going to games or watching on TV.
sakhr
4/22/17 11:10pm
So that entitles you to criticizing a 20 year old from your couch?
runnincoug
4/23/17 12:07am
Well put...
wilsdad
4/22/17 11:36am
because ... criticizing college kids publicly about how they play a game is ...
runnincoug
4/22/17 12:35pm
Trying to coddle and protect grown men as if they were children is also not very adult-like.
sakhr
4/22/17 11:25pm
Ok, give me your name and profession and lets run a few threads criticizing YOUR
runnincoug
4/23/17 12:09am
I was in the military. It's pretty popular for people to criticize us. For every patriotic person in Utah who supports
sakhr
4/24/17 3:11am
I'm not talking censorship, I'm talking posters choosing not to be critical
runnincoug
4/24/17 5:48am
The OP specifically uses the word "censor" in the title.
sakhr
4/25/17 11:50am
I interpreted "we" should censor what "we" say to mean self censure, not mods
runnincoug
4/25/17 11:52am
These kids get criticized heavily in the film room and in practice.
thebruce
4/22/17 11:50am
Again, they're not kids. I've stated many times that I hope people are civil in their criticism.
sakhr
4/22/17 11:24pm
I'm not talking about board moderating from mods
thebruce
4/22/17 11:35pm
It's really not that hard.
dilbert
4/22/17 11:45pm
And it IS personal a lot on CB. And, as you say, very public. I mean we get
runnincoug
4/23/17 12:10am
Heres the point man
gurt
4/23/17 12:17am
Define censor. I think the viciousness can and should be watched, but
Bob Vance
4/22/17 9:58am
Agreed. "Censor" has a very negative connotation, but we would all do well to
dilbert
4/22/17 10:05am
^^^This^^^
BYUHgrad
4/22/17 11:45am
No criticism is a part of life , you would be doing the Athaletes a disservice
BYU DUDE 1984
4/22/17 10:03am
I think we should censor what we say here because
LaVellIfIKnow
4/22/17 10:03am
I guarantee the players read it. I know that first hand this season. I think cb would be a lot more
MaxxPower
4/22/17 10:06am
I think we should censor what we say anywhere, not only because others will read
spoxjox
4/22/17 10:15am
I think there is a line that shouldn't be crossed. Criticism is ok, jerks aren't
sevenIDcougs
4/22/17 10:20am
Another way to ask your question is: do you think people should be unrestrained critics or exercise a little restraint?
roseyscenario
4/22/17 10:28am
We should all consider the degree to which we are an expert in the subject we
StantonMac
4/22/17 11:11am
I'd say this....
wilsdad
4/22/17 11:33am
Can people be classier in their opinions? Absolutely!
Skysthelimit
4/22/17 12:27pm
Why doesn't anyone mention the other side of things,
Roko's Basilisk
4/22/17 12:40pm
Very well said
gurt
4/22/17 1:13pm
Well put. People often misconstrue criticism of one's play with criticism of
Harrison0Yfan
4/22/17 2:41pm
As it relates to their performance in athletics no. It's fair game.
Cougarfan777
4/22/17 1:12pm
Self censor yes.
blueaussie
4/22/17 1:12pm
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