Virgil Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) It's amazing to me the responses and personal attacks I've seen to my posts since the Patriots game. Many calling me a troll, telling me that we lost to a great team and be happy we are 1-1, etc. What I can't figure out is the hypocrisy around someone getting passionate(emotional) about their sports team on a fanboard about that sports team. Here's what I know: The Bills organization and players don't know I exist besides the money they get from season tickets. There is nothing I do that has any impact on the game No matter what happens in the game, my life is not affected in any real way, unless I bet money on the game We are only two weeks into the season We can still make the playoffs What's a fan: A fanatic is a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. With that, every single person is on here because they have a strong feeling about the team, positive or negative. We let ourselves get consumed in ways that non-sports fans think we are crazy for. I remember crying after the 3rd Superbowl loss because I just couldn't understand why we couldn't win one. So yes, I am extremely angry about our loss last week. I'm not mad that we lost as much as I'm mad how we lost and the responses after the game. Rex does a great job of hyping up his team and the media. It's been non-stop Bills/Pats coverage for the past 10 days. And based off of everything, I fully expected it to be a game. Win or lose, a competitive game where we showed them we aren't their whipping boys anymore. That they shouldn't look at us on the schedule and assume the W. But that's not what happened. I felt lied to honestly. I felt setup. I felt like this great coaching staff somehow didn't know how the Pats played and how to stop them. It was as big a letdown game since the Raiders game last year. So yes, I'm going to be pessimistic. I'm going to assume that Roman doesn't know how to utilize his WR's in a game until he proves me otherwise. I'm going to assume that Rex can't find that line between hype and professionalism in getting the job done. And I'm going to hope every single week that they prove me wrong because I'm not going to get sucked into a game like that with the optimism I had. And the great thing is, and the beauty of the internet, you don't have to agree or respond. The people that do with such anger and attacks blow my mind. It's like holding a protest sign saying you don't believe in protesting. Don't worry though, I'm sure there is something wrong with this post as well. But I'm going to keep on doing like I do. I'm going to keep posting how I feel after a game with the same passion you feel, but maybe from a different lens. I'm going to keep posting in my "What BS excuse will we hear if we lose to Miami thread" because even though I expect to win, I'm very curious to hear the spin if we don't. And honestly, it's a lot easier going into a game with caution than it is with the unbridled optimism we started the season on. Good news is, I will never take anything posted personally on here. I enjoy posting as well as the back and forth with many. The angrier I see someone, the more I know I'm talking to a true fan. Those who take it personal and beyond the conversation at hand, those are the ones I worry for. Thank you for your time Edited September 24, 2015 by Freddie's Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks for the lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 There is nothing I do that has any impact on the game Laser pointer. Throw beer bottle / ice ball at opposing QB Run naked onto the field and try to tackle someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 either drink the kool-aid or be called a troll. that's how some around here operate. Everyone has a right to be pessimistic until we actually win a game of significance (that would be a postseason game). I think we will this year, but was very discouraged by many facets of last weeks game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entropyrules Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The theme song for any fan of the Bills should be "Drive Me Crazy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 They are just haters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'm sure this will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'll never read a post that long. Pure LAMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 LAMP-A-LICIOUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 People have the right to be pessimistic. But you are not protected from criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We have a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Crybaby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'll never read a post that long. Pure LAMP. Someone call the LAMP WAAAAAA-MBULANCE for the OP... Also missed on the protest sign analogy - it's like the the OP is holding up a protest sign, but the rest of us are saying "what the hell are you protesting"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Honestly not trying to be a wise guy here. But, it's a friggin fan board maybe you're too thin skinned to take the heat when you start crazy thread titles? And as someone mentioned here this is a pure LAMP. really,nothing to do with the bigger issues. Like if we blow out the fish are we as good as our record says? I say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 either drink the kool-aid or be called a troll. that's how some around here operate. Everyone has a right to be pessimistic until we actually win a game of significance (that would be a postseason game). I think we will this year, but was very discouraged by many facets of last weeks game. Oh you know some posters will come strong with "it was only a wild-card game." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 It's amazing to me the responses and personal attacks I've seen to my posts since the Patriots game. Many calling me a troll, telling me that we lost to a great team and be happy we are 1-1, etc. With that, every single person is on here because they have a strong feeling about the team, positive or negative. So yes, I am extremely angry about our loss last week. I'm not mad that we lost as much as I'm mad how we lost and the responses So yes, I'm going to be pessimistic. I'm going to assume that Roman doesn't know how to utilize his WR's in a game until he proves me otherwise. I'm going to assume that Rex can't find that line between hype and professionalism in getting the job done. And I'm going to hope every single week that they prove me wrong because I'm not going to get sucked into a game like that with the optimism I had. You seem to be a lot happier being negative; if that is your thing then do not be surprised that you are thought of as a troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Looooook aaaat meeeee! Loooooook aaaaat meeeee! They are just haters Only on the likes of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Oh you know some posters will come strong with "it was only a wild-card game."The old moving goalposts play. Remember when the Colts were supposed to define the Bills? If we beat the Pats someone would have said they let us win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sounds like someone needs as hug. Not sure exactly where it was written that The Bills will win all their games by at least 35 points. Apparently nothing less than that will satisfy some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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