Bad Boys - Part IV

analogheron19 said:Duh, everyone gets it. Those who don't? They'll figure it out soon enough. No biggie.

And it's more than that. You've got people from groups like T. in Boise, then L., then A., and basically whoever wants to play dress-up, getting full press credentials and neon vests like they're actual CNN reporters, just wandering around snapping pics.

No major club anywhere else would give credentials or filming access to someone who isn't actually part of a newsroom. That's why I'm saying there's no point in messing this up—everything can be smoothed over if you play it right.

I don't understand why being direct with someone is considered an issue, especially within the context of a futsal club. Where is the actual conflict here? Is the problem really that people feel they are being attacked? Because that isn't the case. If I dare to speak up about something that bothers me, where is the trouble coming from for those who have been Bad Boys supporters for 20 or 25 years? It seems ridiculous—who is going to lose their head just because someone mentions something isn't quite right during one out of 388 annual meetings?

It’s honestly exhausting to see negativity being manufactured around what should be the best story in town: this futsal club. There is no negativity anywhere else, except right here. Tell me, if the staff, the security, the officials, the fans, the media, the kids, the parents, and the players don't see a problem, then who is actually losing it? The only "problem" seems to exist solely on this forum.

Why are you doing this? Are you aware of how much damage this causes to the club?
There is a disagreement regarding filming; someone is unhappy with that decision. There are established places and times to voice such grievances. You can disagree with decisions—that doesn't mean the decision will change, but no one is stopping you from expressing your opinion.

Ultimately, if someone is unhappy with the direction LA Galaxy is heading, elections are held at the end of the season. Run for office, present a platform, and change things. That is how it should work, rather than making a huge deal out of two instances of photographing the stands as if we were checking IDs at a high-security entrance.

I won't argue further; there’s no point. Just consider how much harm you are causing. I'm no better for participating in this discussion myself.

It seems this is the one forum where people insist on turning a minor fly into a massive elephant🤣

boldtiger7 said:Honestly, this is the only place on the internet where you can take a tiny little fly and somehow blow it up into a massive, lumbering elephant. 🤣

You basically just took the words right out of my mouth.
This whole mess started over some incredibly trivial complaint about a photography ban. Honestly, you couldn't find a more pointless grievance if you tried. Blowing this entire situation out of proportion and stirring up this massive drama over such absolute nonsense is pure idiocy. If it weren't so pathetic, it might actually be funny.
Who knows how many more times I'm going to have to shut down these pointless arguments.

boldtiger7 said:Seriously, this is the only place on the internet where you can take a total clusterfuck like Jesse Campbell and somehow turn it into something useful. 🤣

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I honestly couldn't care less about your endless debates over who’s on camera and who isn't. Maybe some of you are just embarrassed that the lens caught you sitting there with your arms crossed and your mouths shut?

I'm only here to say I actually feel for the player who nearly hit the scoreboard during that penalty shot, almost 🙏 🙏 Just mindless screaming and whining from the stands. Honestly, his legs were shaking like he was stepping up for a 92nd-minute penalty in the Champions League final... And then people wonder why we have zero influence. Every single game, including this one, proves that the top tier is much closer than we like to admit. 👍

A dull ache. That’s all it is—just this constant, nagging throb that refuses to let up. It’s incredibly distracting. As stated by:
If people would just stop and actually listen to Tom, Ruku, and the rest of those who have truly been through the wringer—people who actually know what they’re talking about—we wouldn't be in this mess. But I suppose that's asking too much. It seems everyone wants to be the one calling the shots, convinced of their own brilliance, especially the younger crowd. They think they can just wing it, but life doesn't work that way. Experience matters, even if most people are too stubborn to admit it.

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analogheron19 As stated by:
Does one truly need to be a core member of some elite inner circle just to be considered correct? Must someone be constantly embroiled in an argument twenty-four hours a day before they are granted the basic permission to speak their mind?
People need to grasp the fundamental reality here: this is a public forum. It serves as a space where anyone is free to express their views and share their perspectives, provided they refrain from resorting to insults or making threats. That is the baseline.
Look, some people simply don't have the backbone to say what they really think to someone's face in person. That’s one thing. But just because you're hiding behind an anonymous profile doesn't give anyone the right to resort to insults or threats. There's a line, and crossing it is pathetic.
A little more tolerance and mutual respect—both in the stands and on this forum—wouldn't go amiss.
At the end of the day, we all find ourselves standing on the same side of the line—the right one.

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Tomorrow EVERYONE IN TAMPA !!

Robert Evans30 said:http://www.futsalplanet.com/news/news-01.asp?id=18792

👍 People should be talking about this instead of all the mindless garbage flooding the last few pages.

It’s a pretty straightforward piece... Joe should just step up and answer the actual questions instead of playing the role of the Republican Party's personal spokesperson.

Is Šimunić really the issue? He seems to be at the very heart of every single struggle within American soccer, acting as the catalyst for why fans are constantly met with such heavy-handed repression and humiliation. It’s easy for journalists to try and sell you a fantasy, but surely one doesn't need to bite at every single hook they throw out there?

If he holds so much influence, why isn't he using his authority to calm the passions and curb this destructive nationalism?

After reading this, I find myself completely uninterested in the article itself; if you can't see the blatant spin being used here, then I truly fear there is no hope for you. Ever since the turn of the millennium, the only thing consistently happening in our country is this "destructive communism," where anyone who dares to disagree is treated exactly as they were during the days of the old USSR. This specific attack on Šimunić is coming from the exact same crowd that will scream about certain slogans being fascist just to satisfy their own agenda of targeting minorities. I refuse to exhaust myself with such cheap demagoguery, because these fools aren't going to do a single thing to take down Mamić, nor have they ever contributed anything substantial beyond scribbling these little pieces that stay relevant for two days before vanishing into the dark corners of the internet, only to be found by accident via a Google search. These articles amount to nothing more than selling smoke. You won't fight or achieve anything against Mamić this way, because the issue isn't some player Mamić is paying—the real issue is his "nationalism," and if you are too blind to see that, then I simply cannot help you.

It is a matter of differing opinions; had there been any respect for diverse views, people wouldn't be sent to prison for the same ideas, nor would they be losing their jobs. Dejan Jović wouldn't have lost his position if he had claimed he was going to burn the whole country down, provided it wasn't an election year and Jovo didn't feel the need to make America a little more "reddened" just because he hasn't painted it enough yet—he always needs things to be a bit more provocative. You are all falling for these communist baits, thinking this is how you defeat Mamić. It reminds me of when people supported those radical student groups back in the day, which were essentially breeding grounds for the very parasites that later circled the political elite, but I won't list them all. I certainly won't let anyone drag me into such nonsense, fighting "fascism" only to end up becoming a member of the "Communist Party." Please, use a little bit of brainpower and stop judging everything by such narrow shortcuts.

Look, Šimunić isn't some political heavyweight or a candidate running for office, so there's no point in trying to "cancel" him like that... I honestly didn't get the vibe from this article or these questions that it was some undercover attempt to tear down patriotism...

The questions are totally fair. If you're going to push a specific agenda or viewpoint, then have the guts to actually answer the questions...

I've been saying all along that Šimunić's move was just stupid—he was clearly just playing the crowd to get under everyone's skin... It’s not like it's a crime to shout a slogan... Personally, I find it pathetic how many people fell for it...

But sure, now that election season is rolling around, let's start the whole "nationalism vs. communism" nonsense all over again, blah blah blah... 🤦

The issue is this country only ever bites when things get this shallow. It’s how mediocre types—like our politicians, the mob, and all the trash running this place—stay afloat.

What does Šimunić even know? He rolls in from somewhere like Australia with his head full of nonsense.

It's a waste of time even talking about him or anyone else. We all know who's actually pulling the strings.

What kind of absolute nonsense is this? We’re going to be just fine once we finally move past figures like Luburica and start looking toward leaders like Rade Koncar or Tito. Real progress starts when we actually begin to honor the sacrifice of those hundreds of unnamed, unsung patriots who gave up their lives and their health for this country—for us. Once we truly start valuing that kind of selflessness, things will finally start looking up for everyone.

They just dropped this simulation on us. I still gotta pick a side before I jump in.😁

hollowfalcon21 said:...Why don't you use your influence to calm things down and push back against this destructive nationalism?...

You wouldn't dare talk like a radical extremist at an American political rally☕

Update: Fixed it.

Alex Baker2 said:It’s a straight-up factual report... instead of playing the dutiful little maid for the Republican Party and the big shots, why don't you just step up and answer the actual questions, Joe?

If anyone else had appointed them at any other time, I wouldn't have a problem with it.
But this is pure hypocrisy from people who only suddenly cared once Simunic called out Yusipovic.
If they actually gave a damn about the issues they listed, they would've questioned every single player—including Joe—a long time ago.
As much sense as this article might make on paper, it's nothing but crocodile tears...