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Back in 2010, we actually saw a massive turnout—over 3,000 people, even the morning news reported those numbers—but you’re just being annoying now by obsessing over how many protesters showed up. Honestly, the fans feel completely alienated from this club; it's become a joke, and you can see it in the empty seats at every single match. Most people couldn't care less about Dinamo anymore, and even though they know there's a mafia running the show, they aren't going to march in any protests because time has just worn them down into total apathy. People basically need some kind of lightning bolt to strike out of nowhere to wake them up and give them a reason to care again, kind of like how everyone suddenly flooded back to the stadium once those thugs finally ended up behind bars.

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Growing up with my stepfather out in the East... I really feel for the folks down in the South—especially given how much chaos was erupting from over there.

Cirka Oko said:The Boys aren't the only ones responsible for looking after Dinamo—if they even are.
They're a supporter group, not some high-priced law firm.
Protests haven't changed a damn thing, and honestly, it’s not the right path anyway.

The people running Dinamo are the ones who should be looking out for it. Sure, the Boys pay membership fees, but you could ask that about any other fan group too. The difference is, the club used to kick the Boys out and block them from joining just to keep them in line.
The mess at Dinamo isn't on the Boys; it's an issue with the country, the city, the federal agencies, the relevant institutions, and ultimately, the courts.

Protests are basically just local folklore. Fighting for Dinamo is actually pretty tedious work that only matters to people deep into the legal side of things and all the official filings.

You can't win a war for Dinamo on the streets. Not ever.

"If the Boys are even responsible for looking after Dinamo"? Then why does the group even exist if they don't care about the club? A group shouldn't just exist for the sake of existing, right?

Protests are there so politicians can see when citizens aren't buying what the government is selling. And let’s be real: a protest with 10 people doesn't carry the same weight as one with 1,000 or 100,000. Those guys in power know that, even if most people don't. You think it's a coincidence that Plenković downplayed the crowd sizes by ten times before? He cares deeply whether it was 5 people or 50,000 standing there.

The institutions are all tangled up with the bad guys. It’s crazy to expect a judge like Turudič—who probably grabs dinner with Mamić all the time—to suddenly convict him and throw him in prison for 20 years. Or to think Bandić will just decide on his own to clean up the club and call for honest elections, or that Božinović will step in... The only way to squeeze those institutions is through massive protests, forcing politicians to realize that Mamić is causing them more headaches than profit. What kind of logic is it to say we shouldn't protest at all? By that reasoning, Plenković could appoint Šešelj as Secretary of Defense and you'd all just sit there saying nothing because "what's the point?" We'd just have to wait three years for the next election and take whatever the Great Leader serves us. Sit, shut up, endure, and wait for the ruler to act... When I hear stuff like that, I feel like we stayed under communism for way too long. People really don't seem to grasp how much power they actually hold when they finally move. It might be too late for a massive Dinamo protest, but the opportunity was there. Maybe there will be more chances, maybe something will come out of nowhere, but you have to recognize the moment and jump on it.

You're boring me, Aristotle

It’s definitely not a shocker, it is

Happy Easter to everyone at the BBB, no matter where you all happen to be.

I’m pulling duty downtown today—supposedly there's some chess club coming in from Birmingham, so I'm just out here patrolling...

Here comes the swarm of those old Boys who suddenly decided to retire the second the first bans hit, acting like they’re too good for us now. And what do we get? A bunch of cheap shots aimed right at the kidney. Back when the buses were free and Mom was handing out tickets to everyone, the stands were absolutely packed. Now? Now they just sit there making up pathetic excuses like, “Oh, it’s just not the same anymore.”

The old guard of the Bad Boys completely blew it—they sold their souls for pennies. They were bickering over nothing, just petty nonsense. When the boss was stumbling, they were right there to steady him, but the second he took control and started sending the thugs after the Boys, those "gentlemen" packed up and headed straight home. Now they just sit on their couches, acting all nostalgic and claiming things were better back in the day, yet you can't even find enough of them to fill a single van. Honestly? You should look at your old rivals from the Red Star crowd or the Torcida guys; unlike you lot, those groups actually still show up in the front row.

Old school or new school Bad Boys, is anyone actually planning on showing up for the game tomorrow?

Patrick Kelly90 said:The old Boys completely trashed everything they could. They sold their souls for peanuts, fought over nothing, and when the boss stumbled, they were the first ones to offer a hand. But the second he regained control and started sending the thugs after the Boys, the whole lot of them packed up and headed home. Now they just sit around at home, acting all nostalgic about the "good old days," but you can't even find enough of them to fill a single van. Look at your old rivals from Chicago or New York—unlike you guys, those groups are still front and center.

Why don't you just stay home? I'm sure Mom is waiting with some warm grits or cornmeal so you can be tucked into bed before sunset.
The Boys have always had, currently have, and will always have the most veteran crew that’s remained steady through the years. The only difference between us and those idols of yours in Chicago or New York is that people there actually respect them. Here, bottom-feeders like you feel entitled to generalize who is "older" and think it's okay to spit on the people who actually built this group while you were still busy walking between your old man's legs.
There’s no such thing as "old" or "new" Boys. Scumbags, idiots, and thieves will always exist, regardless of how many birthdays they've had.

analogheron19 said:Go home, kid. Your mom’s probably calling you for some grits or polenta so you can be tucked in before dark.
The Boys have always had, and will always have, the most consistent veteran crew around. Maybe the only difference between us and your idols from those crews in Philly or Chicago is that they actually show respect there, whereas here, people like you feel bold enough to generalize about who's "older" and disrespect the guys who built this group while you were still figuring out which way was up at home.
There aren't "old" or "new" Boys. Scumbags and idiots will exist regardless of how old they get.

Props to the Boys, but honestly, what have they actually done for the club in the last decade besides a few marches? Boycotts over blacklists, the Dynamo futsal team (which is actually a great project, I'm a member myself), etc.—that just isn't enough. They used to be one of the strongest supporter groups, but they haven't been able to pull off a single organized protest in ten years. The club is broke, facing privatization using its own loans, and an organized fan base is doing basically nothing concrete.

Gregory Robinson said:Props to the Bad Boys, but let’s be real here—what have they actually done to change things at the club over the last decade besides walking around the streets a few times in protest? Boycotts because of blacklists, starting a futsal team (which is a great project, I’m a member myself), etc.—none of that moves the needle. They used to be one of the most powerful supporter groups out there, yet they haven't been able to pull off a single meaningful protest in ten years. The club is broke, facing privatization funded by its own debt, and an organized fan base is just sitting on its hands doing nothing.

And how the hell does that even relate to my post????
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analogheron19 said:What on earth does that have to do with my post? I guess.
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Fat fingered the button😵

Gregory Robinson said:Kudos to the Bad Boys, truly, but if we are being honest, what have they actually achieved for the club over the last decade besides a few protest walks? Boycotts over blacklist issues, the futsal team—which is an excellent project, mind you, I am a member myself—none of it is enough. They were once one of the most formidable supporter groups in the country, yet they haven't managed to organize a single meaningful protest in ten years. The club is in a massive financial hole, facing privatization funded by its own debt, while the organized supporters fail to take any concrete action.

Are you planning on creating five more accounts?
Nothing has been accomplished here. You can get on with your life now.

Seriously though, what’s the deal with this boycott? You guys show up for all the away games, but suddenly it's a total blackout for the home matches?

Looking at all these posts, you have to wonder how much is actually being implied... It seems like a huge chunk of the passive fan base is just aching for some real change.