Kefa461 wrote:Are you saying....you are a know it all because you work at it....that's the funny **** I have ever read
No. Do you actually read the post and understand implied meaning or do you just skim before posting? If my posts are a bit too nuanced, I would be more than happy to dumb them down for your benefit.
Let me be as explicit as possible. I am not saying that I am a know it all and, if it appears that way to someone with questionable reading comprehension skills, it is because I have already put in the time and effort to make sure I know what I am talking about.
I refuse to accept everything that is spoon-fed by the media and group-think. I want to know why things are the way they are and I want to learn how things can be improved. I don't claim to be smarter than the next person but I can guarantee you, that by effort and perseverance, I will out-work you. I find it insulting that a poster would poo-poo on another poster or his conclusions for obviously putting forth the effort.
Am I opinionated? Of course. People who work hard and are knowledgeable about a topic because of that industriousness tend to take pride in the fact. I have many hobbies but basketball is my true love. Others may be casual fans but that isn't me. I want to know everything there is to know about basketball and the NBA, in particular.
Inasmuch as I attempt to further that pursuit, there are always those dolts who treat the process of discovery and learning as a thing for geeks or nerds. When I encounter a dunderhead, who is unwilling to commit the effort and time to consider a situation from a different angle and perspective, I will speak down to them. I have zero respect for people who are too thick-headed and obstinate to either learn new things or, at the least, reexamine why they believe what they do.
Listen, most people have opinions. You happen to disagree with many of mine and that is fine. The difference between me and you is that I speak with certainty because I have put in the time and effort to examine and research what I am talking about. I also supply anyone reading what I am saying with background information, both from observed occurrences and via statistical data, so they can choose for themselves if they want to look at things from another perspective if our thoughts and opinions differ. You, well, you speak with certainty and your reasonings are the "because I said so" variety. It could very well be that I am full of it but there is zero doubt that I out-work you. To draw upon a basketball analogy, I am Leon Powe and you are Gerald Green.
Others post their opinions on this board too. It has become fashionable around here to spout opinions and not to be held accountable for what you are saying. You and others like to throw out the "fairweather fan" bit quite a lot when you disagree with someone. Which does nothing to further intellectual discourse. It would be very helpful if you actually attempted to provide reasoning for casting such accusations, btw. In such cases, is it just that you are unwilling to commit to backing up your own opinions or are you just being lazy?
This site is purportedly the "intersection of business and basketball." If you are only looking for someone who will parrot everything you say and think, go talk to yourself in the mirror. On the other hand, if you want to have an intellectual discussion about basketball, I am more than willing to engage anyone on this site. With that being said, if that is what you decide to do, ensure you know what you are talking about and that you have data, be it anecdotal or otherwise, to back up what you are saying. If that is too much work for you, stay in the shallow end of the kiddie pool. Or, continue trolling like you do here on the Celtics board because that is super productive.
I find that many of your posts are lazy and show lack of effort. Which I find unfortunate because for someone who has allegedly been a fan since 1964 should be able to provide
some insight other then how to avoid getting carpal tunnel from the abuse and misuse of the emoticons.
Kefa461 wrote:knowing no one here will be able to talk to you because you DO know it all
Get a grip, chick.
I am more than willing to engage in silly banter, intellectual discussion or anything in between. What I do not support is people who talk out their backside without providing proof for their assertions. I also think poorly of bullies and trolls. I called you and others out in another thread for piling on and attempting to bully those that you didn't agree with. Instead of, you know, actually having a discussion about why you disagreed.
And now you brought your bruised ego into another thread. Way to go, Champ!
I always enjoy reading your well-thought-out posts. Keep 'em coming.
