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#954
#954
glv98 said:
Its the social media around the league thats toxic.
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Yep and also a negative consequence of the Caitlin Clark hype. Before CC, the WNBA was not really on the cultural radar, except for unusual high profile events, like Griner's arrest in Russia (which quickly lent itself to culture war arguments)

After CC, more eyes are on the WNBA and divisive click bait artists understand she is a great resource for sparking culture war conflagrations. I find it interesting that those who are always the first to re-post these click bait controversies on this forum (even laughably contrived ones like the one now under discussion) are also the first to feign "innocence and outrage" at the suggestion that they have any racial motivation. It is just "what people are saying!" Well "people" say a lot of stuff on the internet and it is a conscious choice to call attention to particular kinds of statements (and to do so repeatedly).

Getting off my soapbox now......
 
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#956
#956
Or, maybe some fans just assume what they read is true. If someone ever calls me a racist to my face, they're likely to get a few teeth knocked out.
 
#957
#957
The masterbaiters are driven by their selfish desire for clicks, and the bigger the fanbase, the more outrageous their baiting becomes. The biggest problem I see is that many people appear to not actually care whether or not the rumors are based in reality at all. Everyone is seeking clickattention, and even though many folks know they are re-posting misinformation, if it's getting them clicks and likes and re-shares, they're good with it.

Ugh.
 
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#958
#958
Ladyvols4ever said:
Or, maybe some fans just assume what they read is true. If someone ever calls me a racist to my face, they're likely to get a few teeth knocked out.
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If some fans only unquestionably accept certain kind of stories and claims as "true," (and often despite evidence to the contrary) perhaps they should stop knocking out teeth and instead engage in some self-reflection.
 
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#959
#959
madtownvol said:
If some fans only unquestionably accept certain kind of stories and claims as "true," (and often despite evidence to the contrary) perhaps they should stop knocking out teeth and instead engage in some self-reflection.
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Thank you, Mother Superior. I'll try to do better. I only hope that after taking your sincere and genuine advice that I'm able to once again look myself in the mirror.
 
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#960
lvocd said:
The masterbaiters are driven by their selfish desire for clicks, and the bigger the fanbase, the more outrageous their baiting becomes. The biggest problem I see is that many people appear to not actually care whether or not the rumors are based in reality at all. Everyone is seeking clickattention, and even though many folks know they are re-posting misinformation, if it's getting them clicks and likes and re-shares, they're good with it.

Ugh.
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Almost nothing is based in reality since the intentional assault on truth, the rise of 'alternative facts', and serial public lying took over the culture in 2016.

Also, conspiracy addicted folks have told me that manufactured drama is just more fun than reality. Occam's Razor is boring. Consequences be damned.

What a world!
 
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#966
#966
glv98 said:
Don’t know about that but I’ve noticed Jordy’s been back in Seattle lately, been pictured at their games. Look how cute she is here, a total change from her usual style.


In the category of Oh Thank God!
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Just noticed they deleted photos of each other and don’t follow one another anymore.
 
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#967
#967
VolBall09 said:
Just noticed they deleted photos of each other and don’t follow one another anymore.
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Careful 09, you'll get lambasted and shamed by the social media, truth and morals brigade who's likely to accuse you of homophobia and spreading lies for not having the gift of discernment.
 
#968
#968
Ladyvols4ever said:
Careful 09, you'll get lambasted and shamed by the social media, truth and morals brigade who's likely to accuse you of homophobia and spreading lies for not having the gift of discernment.
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Is this about the Griner thing? I think part of the issue was that you kept doubling down

Ladyvols4ever said:
She called Caitlyn a "white trash girl" or "white girl trash", one of the two. Hardlly fake news.

Correction, it was "trash ******* white girl."

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Ladyvols4ever said:
Right. She said, "trash, ******* wack call."

Nothing but welcoming? So has Angel Reese. (Rolling eyes).

Whatever you have to tell yourself.

Geez.
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Ladyvols4ever said:
Am I the only one with any sense? I assume you're saying the video itself was somehow manipulated? I kinda doubt it.

It's such a reach to believe the same person that coldcocked a TX Tech player while at Baylor used such inflammatory language. God forbid.🙄
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#971
#971
Ladyvols4ever said:
Careful 09, you'll get lambasted and shamed by the social media, truth and morals brigade who's likely to accuse you of homophobia and spreading lies for not having the gift of discernment.
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Did you happen to notice that no has responded negatively to VolBall09's post about Jordan and TK?
 
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#974
#974
I don't usually watch Dallas Wings games, but wanted to see what Seattle is up to so I glanced at it off and on.

When did Teaira McCowan become so ... blah? Didn't she used to be pretty good? Strong? She looked downright lazy and disinterested and gave them nothing that I saw. Weird.
 
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#975
#975
Seattle Storm coaching staff apparently under another investigation by the league, what in the world is going on out there?
 
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