If sports are gay, then what is masculine?

[The Imperialist]

Sports people are dirty and dishonourable. I won't be surprised if they do these kind of things (but then, I hope we can take revenge...)

[i_like_1981]

Sports fans, in general, do not have integrity or character.

I know I haven't introduced myself on these forums yet... I'm Aaron that posted on the guestbook, the marching band/drum corps guy. A quick intro, just so you know: Like I said, I'm in the band. I'm a graphic design major, was an engineering major, have a math minor, and thoroughly enjoy the arts, especially the performing arts. I'm also an athlete and sports fan. As a kid I played baseball, soccer, etc. and played tennis in high school. I also got the "band nerd" stigma so I don't think I can be called a "jock" if I was, you know, made fun of by them.

Hello Aaron. I'm not sure if you'll post on these forums again, but anyways, welcome. I read your Guestbook comment. You seem like a guy who does rather a lot with his life, and for someone who's been given crap by the jocks, it's good to see it hasn't got in the way of your life severely or even discouraged you from being a sports fan. Frankly, from the way you're putting it, these jocks seem incredibly hard to please. I take it you're referring to the ones who play American football competitively. That sport seems to build rather intolerant characters. I live in England, where our version of football is a lot more literal, i.e. you mostly use your feet and the ball is shaped like... well, a ball, so I wouldn't know much about American football, but I think the reason American football creates a lot of bullies in your high schools is because it teaches people to be violent, aggressive and use brute force to get an advantage over other people. Anyways, I won't presume too much that I don't know. Welcome to the forum. Speak to you again sometime.

Best regards,
i_like_1981

[sf2k4]

Hello Aaron. I'm not sure if you'll post on these forums again, but anyways, welcome. I read your Guestbook comment. You seem like a guy who does rather a lot with his life, and for someone who's been given crap by the jocks, it's good to see it hasn't got in the way of your life severely or even discouraged you from being a sports fan. Frankly, from the way you're putting it, these jocks seem incredibly hard to please. I take it you're referring to the ones who play American football competitively. That sport seems to build rather intolerant characters. I live in England, where our version of football is a lot more literal, i.e. you mostly use your feet and the ball is shaped like... well, a ball, so I wouldn't know much about American football, but I think the reason American football creates a lot of bullies in your high schools is because it teaches people to be violent, aggressive and use brute force to get an advantage over other people. Anyways, I won't presume too much that I don't know. Welcome to the forum. Speak to you again sometime.

Best regards,
i_like_1981

Thank you for the welcome, it's nice to meet y'all, too.

I'll definitely be sticking around. I love a good discussion on many topics. I post on forums of all varieties, be it sports, anti-sports, drum corps, automobiles, aquariums, whatever. Nothing beats a good debate if you ask me.

[i_like_1981]

The range of forums I join is somewhat limited. And this is definitely the one I've done the most for. I was posting at a forum for The Specials fans, a British ska band from the late 70's and early 80's who I like, earlier this year but have stopped going on that one now. I was on a Queen forum for a while as well but haven't been on that recently either. I was on an Ashes to Ashes forum but gave up with that after I realised what a load of pompous social-climbing gits they were (see my thread "I am annoyed" in the Off-Topic section for more on that). So yeah, this is the one that I can safely call my home. I'll be round here for a while yet.

Best regards,
i_like_1981

[Earl]

I always enjoy reading your posts, '81; and Mrs. Earl likes me to read them to her.

[i_like_1981]

I always enjoy reading your posts, '81; and Mrs. Earl likes me to read them to her.

Well, I'm glad to be able to constantly provide new material. As I say, it's good to be on a forum where people like me who are less popular in real life have their words and points regarded and respected. Makes us feel our opinions do count for something. Thanks for the compliment.

Best regards,
i_like_1981

[The Imperialist]

Here is a little maxim of mine;

"Real popularity only matters in politics; and being popular means that the masses think that they are connected with you, when infact, they are but pawns of the greater will"

(This may also apply to classroom politics)

[i_like_1981]

Here is a little maxim of mine;

"Real popularity only matters in politics; and being popular means that the masses think that they are connected with you, when infact, they are but pawns of the greater will"

(This may also apply to classroom politics)

I don't know how you feel about popularity or not being popular, Imperialist. Perhaps it does not bother you at all, but I have always had somewhat of a desire to be one of those popular people who gets to go to parties, has all the pretty women going after him and who everyone seems to respect. Of course, it never happened, and it never will happen, but I have realised that I would be a lot happier if I was popular or had experiences being popular in the past. Having lots of support from people, even if some of it is only artificial and not true, is a real booster for confidence and self-esteem. Even if everybody really thinks you're an arse but acts all respectful around you it can help a lot. Some truths are best left unspoken. But people are sheep and can be intolerant of those who are different or lack skills or interest in things considered cool, such as sports. That's why I was never popular. Because I sucked at sports, and my skills were found in what was considered square or geeky. It sounds sad to say, but it is what I feel is the truth.

Best regards,
i_like_1981

[The Imperialist]

Well, the thing I don't like about so-called popularity, is that you never know when one of them will betray you. (And if you do not think so, you need a bit of reality check)

That is why, I prefer a smaller group (and I will sound very dictatorial) which I can monitor more easily, and people who are dealing with me on a even field. It is more interesting that way, and I can trust them properly. And I trust people who follow a principle out of their own will, instead of sheep because you never know when they turn tail when things go bad.

And masses being the masses, will not take responsbility (and putting said responsbility on the 'popular' person when something inconvienient happens, or put the responsbility in the faceless 'masses' and get away before anybody could lay any individual responsbility)

And it is funny to see those who take their popularity for granted, get trodden on and left behind as people start to actually gain their proper individuality (but happens much later- rarely in schools)

[i_like_1981]

Well, the thing I don't like about so-called popularity, is that you never know when one of them will betray you. (And if you do not think so, you need a bit of reality check)

Well, that's the thing. Popular people gather all the support they can so that if somebody does betray them, they'll have plenty of friends left to lessen the sting and take down the person who did betray them. Back in my high school that was never much of a problem with the popular people around. They stuck together firmly and the head showoffs also made sure to be with company at all times, and even have a few girls around to make people like me feel isolated and pathetic. None of them seemed to betray each other, as they all seemed to have similar intentions in teenage life, really. Pick on those they considered to be "losers". Get invited to parties. Have mass gatherings of friends on a regular basis and cause chaos at each others' houses. Get laid. Leech off each other for money. The popular people at high school stayed popular. They did not have downfalls (at least none I saw), as frankly, they had too much support to be at any risk of dropping down the social charts immensely.

Best regards,
i_like_1981

[The Imperialist]

Oh, yes. But I was more thinking along the lines of:
Once you graduate
If your group got cut down into smaller sizes (got separated into smaller groups) for whatever reasons
A battle royale situation

I, being cautious, make sure that even with the above conditions, my 'group' stays tight and loyal to each other.

[i_like_1981]

Sports are what gives men dicks, so if u dont like sports u obvioulsy dont have one. Haven't answered my question yet though, typical pussy afraid to defend his intrests.

Yes. I agree. Sports definitely give men dicks. Because after spending an hour or so in tights or some other stupid uniform chasing a ball whilst being constantly pursued by a load of other people, you are given your very own dick. After all, this is the only way to get one of these so-called "dicks". Actually, constant blows to the groin area in rough sports are more likely to take away one's dick, rendering it unusable. So he's already wrong on that count.

And I wonder why they did not bother to answer your question? Probably because anybody with a brain stem would know exactly what your response would be. "Dat's like well faggy shit, sports are better, ur a faggot, get a life pussy." If you want to ask questions and get answers from us, don't make it damn predictable what your reaction would be.

Afraid to defend his interests? Well, I can understand that to some extent, because we know that your mind is definitely one-tracked. Absolutely nothing will make a man a "real" man unless he's running after a ball or committing harmful acts upon others as far as you're concerned.

Seriously, people, you need to read through this entire thread. With people like this guy around it is no wonder sites like this exist. They seriously do make such a trivial matter as sports into the be-all and end-all. And they wonder why we don't all find them so enjoyable?

Best regards,
i_like_1981

[i_like_1981]

I've noticed that when you try to click the "Profile" button on Samdaman's posts, it displays a message saying that the requested user does not exist. Yet the date he joined up and number of posts he did are still printed in the side column. His name is also not listed in the "Members" list. Why is some information retained but not the profile page? Is this just a glitch in the forum workings?

Best regards,
i_like_1981

[Earl]

Of course, it's just a glitch in the forum workings. No, I'm kidding. Seriously, the reason why the requested user does not exist is because he (Samdaman ) can no longer be found on this Earth. He has been abducted to another dimension where he now faces a most unpleasant reality in which there is no football and nerds rule the world in ... the twilight zone.

[Skul]

I've noticed that when you try to click the "Profile" button on Samdaman's posts, it displays a message saying that the requested user does not exist.

I can view it, only under Board Presence it says "User is inactive". Probably is/was a forum glitch.