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I just wanted to make a point really.
I recently joined The Coalition after consulting with one of the members whose opinion I respect and who posts nothing but knowledgeable and informative posts.
Ive been on the forum since April and havent really seen anything that justifies the hate for the group.
You may or may not know that I am mixed race and have been a victim of racism more than once. I would not join or stay with a group if i saw racism of any kind. As far as i know The Coalition is made up of many races and ages and holds similar opinions on boxing matters and thats as far as it goes.
Myself, i speak my mind whenever i feel like it and so be it. If i disagree with a fellow Coalition member thats all it is, a disagreement, we are all adult enough to be able to agree to disagree.
The flaming, as i see it, only starts when the group or members thereof are disrespected. Quite frankly its an internet bloody forum, there is no need to be disrespecting anyone on here, BUT i defy any man not to fight his corner when attacked and thats what The Coalition do, defend their opinions,members,viewpoints etc when provoked.
Within the group there are some VERY knowledgeable members and some great posters. You may not approve of their fonts and writing style etc but you cannot deny the thought that goes into the posts and the fact that the information presented is usually correct.
Opinions however are subjective and, as long as they can be justified with the facts, cannot be derided just because they oppose your own.
To do so is childish and churlish and belies a fundamental lack of knowledge on the opposers behalf.
I have had some interesting debates within the group and know that my knowledge and input is respected even if at times disagreed with.
Thats the beauty of adulthood i suppose, one can hold a reasoned debate without resorting to internet flaming and at the end of it both parties still have the respect of the other.
I have not been an "active" member of The Coalition, in that I dont go in for flaming etc BUT the hatred on this board is amazing.
Please try to remember its an internet BOXING forum and The Coalition are just a group of knowledgeable individuals who like to get together and discuss boxing.
Oh and for the record im NOT a Floyd nuthugger. I happen to think he is an excellent boxer but he is far from my favourite and they still let me in the group!
Lets just get back to talking about boxing people and remember ..... knowledge reigns supreme over nearly everyone.
I recently joined The Coalition after consulting with one of the members whose opinion I respect and who posts nothing but knowledgeable and informative posts.
Ive been on the forum since April and havent really seen anything that justifies the hate for the group.
You may or may not know that I am mixed race and have been a victim of racism more than once. I would not join or stay with a group if i saw racism of any kind. As far as i know The Coalition is made up of many races and ages and holds similar opinions on boxing matters and thats as far as it goes.
Myself, i speak my mind whenever i feel like it and so be it. If i disagree with a fellow Coalition member thats all it is, a disagreement, we are all adult enough to be able to agree to disagree.
The flaming, as i see it, only starts when the group or members thereof are disrespected. Quite frankly its an internet bloody forum, there is no need to be disrespecting anyone on here, BUT i defy any man not to fight his corner when attacked and thats what The Coalition do, defend their opinions,members,viewpoints etc when provoked.
Within the group there are some VERY knowledgeable members and some great posters. You may not approve of their fonts and writing style etc but you cannot deny the thought that goes into the posts and the fact that the information presented is usually correct.
Opinions however are subjective and, as long as they can be justified with the facts, cannot be derided just because they oppose your own.
To do so is childish and churlish and belies a fundamental lack of knowledge on the opposers behalf.
I have had some interesting debates within the group and know that my knowledge and input is respected even if at times disagreed with.
Thats the beauty of adulthood i suppose, one can hold a reasoned debate without resorting to internet flaming and at the end of it both parties still have the respect of the other.
I have not been an "active" member of The Coalition, in that I dont go in for flaming etc BUT the hatred on this board is amazing.
Please try to remember its an internet BOXING forum and The Coalition are just a group of knowledgeable individuals who like to get together and discuss boxing.
Oh and for the record im NOT a Floyd nuthugger. I happen to think he is an excellent boxer but he is far from my favourite and they still let me in the group!
Lets just get back to talking about boxing people and remember ..... knowledge reigns supreme over nearly everyone.
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