Posts by redstag11

Is it just me, or is it getting impossible to enjoy sports or even just hang out in a crowd without someone catching an attitude? I was watching a game the other day and the tension in the stands was just palpable. It’s not even about the score anymore; it’s like everyone is just waiting for a reason to take offense or start a confrontation.

I used to love going to live events because of that shared energy, but lately, it feels like every single disagreement—no matter how small or niche—turns into a massive, shouting match. You see these players or owners getting caught in the crossfire of these huge social debates, and it feels like the actual sport is becoming secondary to the politics of the moment. It’s exhausting to watch.

It feels like we've lost the ability to just exist in the same space without things turning toxic or people feeling like they have to pick a side in every single interaction.

Does anyone else feel like the "vibe" of being a fan is totally changing because of how heated these debates have become?

I hit three newsstands today. People are saying they've been clearing out old, unsold issues... maybe I'll have some luck tomorrow. 🙂

Let me introduce myself with this first post. I’m a newcomer here, though certainly not new to Formula 1. I just wanted to settle things with John Bennett4 once and for all—and I mean it. I just spent five minutes reading a thread where he insists Blažičko prefers Hamilton over Button. Honestly? There isn't a bigger Button fanatic in America than Ivica. During qualifying today, the man was in such a state of delirium that he nearly took out rookie drivers; when someone suggested Vettel could have finished ahead of him in a single lap, he practically lost it, begging them not to say such things and suggesting he just take a different position instead. 🤣