An apology to any Jazz employee that I publicly insulted.

[Siro]

I went to sleep last night tired and intoxicated. After a long and productive day, I was happy to snuggle away the day's worries in my warm and comfortable bed. But as I am known to do while waiting for unconsciousness to sign me off and permit me to start anew, I began contemplating the many facets of my existence. And when I arrived to my role as a member of this community, I couldn't help but become gripped by guilt. I was struck by the realization that the team's personnel are very real people who can, and some probably do, read what is being said about them on these forums.

And so I wondered whether I would call Jefferson Fat Al to his face. Of course I wouldn't. For one, I possess no where near that level of dickishness. Secondly, I couldn't be as fit as Al if my life depended on it. Does the fact he's a public figure make him, or others like him, fair game? I don't think so. His vocation is built upon fans' approval, and we do have the right to criticize any of the personnel, or even call for their removal. But the cussing and name calling I cannot justify. How can I casually call someone a turd as if they're fictional figures made up from the pixels you see on a screen? What does that say about my character? More importantly, what does it say about my perspective? I pride myself in being informed and thoughtful, but I allow something as inconsequential as basketball to subtract from who I am as a person.

Long story short, I have decided that I will do my best to refrain from name-calling whenever I am discussing a Jazz player. I will be civilized and keep the commentary relevant and constructive. And if you are a player that I have thoughtlessly insulted in the past, then you have my sincerest apology.




Disclaimer:
Exempt from this apology is Roger Braille and all its derivatives. Those are still hilarious.

 

[fishonjazz]

very big of you..... repped.

I also apologize for some of the **** i say.

I just want The 4 to play more so bad

Couldnt rep, have given out too much lately.

 

[Hotdog]

I feel the same way. I feel terrible.


Sorry to all Jazz personnel

 

[HeavenHarris]

its too late, to apologize.
i said its toooo laaaaaaaaate

 

[infection]

its too late, to apologize.
i said its toooo laaaaaaaaate

As a side note, I've always hated how Timbaland, or whatever his name is, adds a beat to the background and all the sudden it's now "Timbaland ft. One Republic". If I was the band I'd be pissed.

 

[DutchJazzer]

how about they apologize for us.
for shining **** and calling it gold
while the diamonds are being left in the mud.

thats a metaphor

 

[nightmare3983]

As a side note, I've always hated how Timbaland, or whatever his name is, adds a beat to the background and all the sudden it's now "Timbaland ft. One Republic". If I was the band I'd be pissed.

Very true.

 

[fishonjazz]

how about they apologize for us.
for shining **** and calling it gold
while the diamonds are being left in the mud.

thats a metaphor

Then there is this other side of the coin wich also has some merit

 

[Revolution 9]

The internet makes giants from worms.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I've had this thought too. It's a noble one. But, ehh. They'll be okay, and they should know the name of the game.

That said, I try to keep name-calling to a minimum and make points without using them. Try.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I've had this thought too. It's a noble one. But, ehh. They'll be okay, and they should know the name of the game.

That said, I try to keep name-calling to a minimum and make points without using them. Try.

Solid advice for a dumbass prick.

 

[HeavenHarris]

how about they apologize for us.
for shining **** and calling it gold
while the diamonds are being left in the mud.

thats a metaphor

no one's forcing you to watch. and you suck at metaphors bro, maybe next time (but prolly not).

 

[Batman]

I apologize to Jefferson... kind of.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Lions, gold, and diamonds. Oh my.

 

[carolinajazz]

Long story short.......

.....you're well PAST that stage, pal!!!

 

[carolinajazz]

I will do my best to refrain from name-calling whenever I am discussing a Jazz player. I will be civilized and keep the commentary relevant and constructive. And if you are a player that I have thoughtlessly insulted in the past, then you have my sincerest apology.

....personally, if a NBA player, making $100,000 dollars per game, has fathered children out of wedlock, covered his body in jailhouse tats, been arrested for DUI's, beaten his wife a time or two, and fails to listen to his coach....thus being "uncoachable".....I reserved the right to refer to him by something other than his first and last name!

 

[Siro]

....personally, if a NBA player, making $100,000 dollars per game, has fathered children out of wedlock, covered his body in jailhouse tats, been arrested for DUI's, beaten his wife a time or two, and fails to listen to his coach....thus being "uncoachable".....I reserved the right to refer to him by something other than his first and last name!

Apart from the wife beating, all your other points are more about your small mindedness than anything else. So I'm not sure if you're the best person to model one's behavior after. That being said, I was simply talking about how *I* feel about the issue. You go ahead and say whatever you want.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Apart from the wife beating, all your other points are more about your small mindedness than anything else. So I'm not sure if you're the best person to model one's behavior after. That being said, I was simply talking about how *I* feel about the issue. You go ahead and say whatever you want.

Think he done did.

 

[Stifle Tower]

This thread is for bleeding-heart morans.

 

[carolinajazz]

This thread is for bleeding-heart morans.

.....I use the word quite often....it's "morons"!