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Or when they were showing Jeff Gordon being introduced during driving introductions at AMS I heard a rain of boos mixed in with cheers. If so then those that were booing are disgusting S.O.B.'s. Sure it happens every week and it is part of the rivalry between ones favorite driver and their supposed so called nemisis. Get a grip people and respect those that have had to deal with tradegy in their lives. Be respectful for at least a freaking week. Sheesh.
 
While there might have been some boos, I didn't hear much. There will always be those who cannot control their emotions no matter what. Sides, many of them are already drunk and can't control themselves.
 
I'm sorry guys but I don't get it! What is so special about booing this weeekend? They weren't booing his personal loss! They were booing his driving ability... We have to get over this greif thing. Ok if his greif was so great he WOULD NOT BE RACING TODAY!! Since the boos happen at EVERY race why should they not boo today??? Get over it! Move ahead.
Betsy :wub:
 
Originally posted by N2racin88@Oct 31 2004, 12:29 PM
Or when they were showing Jeff Gordon being introduced during driving introductions at AMS I heard a rain of boos mixed in with cheers. If so then those that were booing are disgusting S.O.B.'s. Sure it happens every week and it is part of the rivalry between ones favorite driver and their supposed so called nemisis. Get a grip people and respect those that have had to deal with tradegy in their lives. Be respectful for at least a freaking week. Sheesh.
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Yes, I truley hate jeff Gordon, But they boo him every single weeka nd he never gets a break it was not just you...
 
Originally posted by Betsy@Oct 31 2004, 01:28 PM
I'm sorry guys but I don't get it! What is so special about booing this weeekend? They weren't booing his personal loss! They were booing his driving ability... We have to get over this greif thing. Ok if his greif was so great he WOULD NOT BE RACING TODAY!! Since the boos happen at EVERY race why should they not boo today??? Get over it! Move ahead.
Betsy :wub:
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Get over what???????? A loss of many dear close friends less then a week ago?????????? To see just about any one of those drivers choked up with emotion and just the mention of any of those that perished in the plane crash shows that it will take more the 7 freaking days to GET OVER IT. Its called respect Betsy and I suppose you would be one to boo a man that is hurting right now.
 
Originally posted by Betsy@Oct 31 2004, 02:28 PM
I'm sorry guys but I don't get it! What is so special about booing this weeekend? They weren't booing his personal loss! They were booing his driving ability... We have to get over this greif thing. Ok if his greif was so great he WOULD NOT BE RACING TODAY!! Since the boos happen at EVERY race why should they not boo today??? Get over it! Move ahead.
Betsy :wub:
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They were booing his driving ability...
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Not a Jeff fan, but how can you boo his ability?? hes the best driver in nascar now, (him and Jimmy)
 
I also feel like to call a bunch of people that boo a driver they don't like SOB's was uncall for. They were booing Gordon not Hendricks or the ones who died. Good Grief.
 
Originally posted by Betsy@Oct 31 2004, 02:28 PM
I'm sorry guys but I don't get it! What is so special about booing this weeekend? They weren't booing his personal loss! They were booing his driving ability... We have to get over this greif thing. Ok if his greif was so great he WOULD NOT BE RACING TODAY!! Since the boos happen at EVERY race why should they not boo today??? Get over it! Move ahead.
Betsy :wub:
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:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
Originally posted by N2racin88+Oct 31 2004, 05:04 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (N2racin88 @ Oct 31 2004, 05:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Betsy@Oct 31 2004, 01:28 PM
I'm sorry guys but I don't get it!&nbsp; What is so special about booing this weeekend?&nbsp; They weren't booing his personal loss!&nbsp; They were booing his driving ability... We have to get over this greif thing.&nbsp; Ok if his greif was so great he WOULD NOT BE RACING TODAY!!&nbsp; Since the boos happen at EVERY race why should they not boo today???&nbsp; Get over it!&nbsp; Move ahead.
Betsy :wub:
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Get over what???????? A loss of many dear close friends less then a week ago?????????? To see just about any one of those drivers choked up with emotion and just the mention of any of those that perished in the plane crash shows that it will take more the 7 freaking days to GET OVER IT. Its called respect Betsy and I suppose you would be one to boo a man that is hurting right now. [/b][/quote]
Just plain lack of respect, ignorance, immature, and get over what? That was just plain sorry! :(
 
Originally posted by kat2220+Oct 31 2004, 05:00 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kat2220 @ Oct 31 2004, 05:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
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@Oct 31 2004, 01:28 PM
I'm sorry guys but I don't get it!  What is so special about booing this weeekend?  They weren't booing his personal loss!  They were booing his driving ability... We have to get over this greif thing.  Ok if his greif was so great he WOULD NOT BE RACING TODAY!!  Since the boos happen at EVERY race why should they not boo today???  Get over it!  Move ahead.
Betsy :wub:
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Get over what???????? A loss of many dear close friends less then a week ago?????????? To see just about any one of those drivers choked up with emotion and just the mention of any of those that perished in the plane crash shows that it will take more the 7 freaking days to GET OVER IT. Its called respect Betsy and I suppose you would be one to boo a man that is hurting right now.
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Just plain lack of respect, ignorance, immature, and get over what? That was just plain sorry! :( [/b][/quote]
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Okay, folks. Let's just leave Betsy alone. It's obvious that Betsy doesn't care about ANY of the Racing-Forum member's feelings. Just about every post this last week that Betsy has made has been very inconsiderate and sometimes downright ugly and mean. But, I digress. It is Betsy's opinions and although the majority here don't agree, Betsy has to deal with what Betsy says.
 
Thanks Eagle! :cheers: :cheers:

N288, the post I made WAS NOT DIRECTED AT YOU and I liked your response! :cheers: :cheers:

Maj, you are right! :cheers: :cheers:
 
Originally posted by Gollum@Oct 31 2004, 03:48 PM
I also feel like to call a bunch of people that boo a driver they don't like SOB's was uncall for. They were booing Gordon not Hendricks or the ones who died. Good Grief.
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:rolleyes:
 
I don't like Gordon---whichever first name. The fact they have had a loss in their life does not change that fact. I don't boo either of them, but celebrate if they have a problem. They both are competent drivers, but their attitude and comportment leave much to be desired IMHO. Does that make me a bad person?

If so, then I am a bad person. Live with it.

I watched the race. And agonized at the finish. And cried with the winner. And wished there had been three more laps. Or no last caution. If I did not do those things, I would not be a true fan.
 
Originally posted by N2racin88+Oct 31 2004, 10:11 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (N2racin88 @ Oct 31 2004, 10:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Gollum@Oct 31 2004, 03:48 PM
I also feel like to call a bunch of people that boo a&nbsp; driver they don't like SOB's was uncall for. They were booing Gordon not Hendricks or the ones who died.&nbsp; Good Grief.
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:lol: At least I don't call people I don't know or agree with SOB's. But what ever flots your wee little boat. :cheers:
 
Originally posted by Gollum+Oct 31 2004, 04:18 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Gollum @ Oct 31 2004, 04:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by N2racin88@Oct 31 2004, 10:11 PM
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@Oct 31 2004, 03:48 PM
I also feel like to call a bunch of people that boo a&nbsp; driver they don't like SOB's was uncall for. They were booing Gordon not Hendricks or the ones who died.&nbsp; Good Grief.
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:rolleyes:
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:lol: At least I don't call people I don't know or agree with SOB's. But what ever flots your wee little boat. :cheers: [/b][/quote]
I do not need to know someone to call them an S.O.B. :ph34r:
 
:wub: Sit back and read all this It is at times funny. How anyone can accuse the boo birds that are there at every race booing Jeffy of being wrong at this one race because it is "unseemly" because of his loss... Get a grip on yourselves folks. Anyone that was so distraught that they couldn't stand the boos was NOT THERE! They were at home, not at the race. The folks that were there were getting along with their lives. And the folks that were on that plane if they could talk would tell everyone to get along with their lives. Thats the way life goes we all do it our own way.
Betsy :wub:
 
Originally posted by Betsy@Nov 1 2004, 12:12 AM
:wub: Sit back and read all this It is at times funny. How anyone can accuse the boo birds that are there at every race booing Jeffy of being wrong at this one race because it is "unseemly" because of his loss... Get a grip on yourselves folks. Anyone that was so distraught that they couldn't stand the boos was NOT THERE! They were at home, not at the race. The folks that were there were getting along with their lives. And the folks that were on that plane if they could talk would tell everyone to get along with their lives. Thats the way life goes we all do it our own way.
Betsy :wub:
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Nice to know that you can speak on the behalf of everyone in NASCAR. <_<
 
People all don't think alike and we sure don't grieve the same way.

No one is at fault but some of us can be insensitive to others around us at times and that is what is sad to me.

We just all need to be careful of each others feelings and respect them. I would never want to know that I hurt someone here on this board because I was trying to make some point.
 
Originally posted by peyton shea@Nov 1 2004, 12:23 AM
People all don't think alike and we sure don't grieve the same way.

No one is at fault but some of us can be insensitive to others around us at times and that is what is sad to me.

We just all need to be careful of each others feelings and respect them. I would never want to know that I hurt someone here on this board because I was trying to make some point.
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Well said PS!
 
I guess I fall in the middle. I believe you should never boo any driver during the introductions. That doesn't mean you have to applaud them but to boo is being classless.
Now as to having to watch every thing I might say on a message board because I might hurt some one's feelings I think you are asking a lot. This is not kindergarten where we have to all play pretty. As long as we are respectful and not using foul language that is pretty much all you can ask. But, if I say something that hurts your feelings...
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I'm not going to get into weather booing is right or wrong, but there is not 1 sport where the other team does not get booed. I just want you to consider one thing.

If you are an 8 fan did you cheer when the 97 Blew up?
and if you are a 97 fan, did you cheer when the 8 wrecked?
Now if you are a 97 or an 8 fan did you cheer when 24 broke?

Answer: Of course you did.

In my opinion thats just as bad as booing.
 
I agree this isn't kindergarden, so if you are an adult .... you know when you cross the line. I have no problem what so ever of anyone voicing their opinion but you don't have to be cruel to get your point across.
 
Bucky, I would disagree. During the intros you should be under control and able to show your upbringing. Cheering when your team's rival (note: this can be applied to any sport) makes an error is not the same, IMO.

Answer: Of course you did.
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Actually, when Lil'E wrecked I held my breath until I was sure he wasn't going to flip which could possibly lead to a serious injury then I let out a big whoop as he crumpled into the wall. And, I cursed NASCAR for the resulting caution laps taking so long. I figured they were waiting to see if he could get his car fixed in a hurry.

Oh, and ps I'm not Elvis...
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I know only this:

I do not boo any driver.

I might celebrate when one of the ones I dislike blows up or bounces off the wall. If that makes me something in someone's eyes, so be it...I can almost guarantee that that person has already left an impression on me too. If I cared what other people thought of every little thing I did, I'd be miserable all the time.

I am not miserable.

Some of y'all won't like what I just said.

I don't care.

Some of y'all will agree with it.

Again, I don't care.

Some of y'all won't care about what I just said. It won't influence you one iota, one way or the other.

To you, I say: :cheers:
 
I do not blame the fans for booing. It is part of sports. I'm sure none of those fans cheered when the plane crashed. This place is becoming so politically correct, it hard to have a conversation.
 
Strange BP .... I never called you Elvis. B)

EMP ... you right .... who cares. :cheers:
 
Originally posted by racerx11@Nov 1 2004, 09:41 AM
This place is becoming so politically correct, it hard to have a conversation.
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I don't see that this place is becoming politically correct. It's simple really. People don't have to be cruel and insensitive when trying to make a point. I heard ALOT more cheers for Jeff Gordon than I did boos. But as it has always been said, it's better to hear cheers and boos than to hear nothing at all.

And, EMP :cheers: right back to you!
 
Originally posted by majestyx+Nov 1 2004, 09:55 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (majestyx @ Nov 1 2004, 09:55 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-racerx11@Nov 1 2004, 09:41 AM
This place is becoming so politically correct, it hard to have a conversation.
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I don't see that this place is becoming politically correct. It's simple really. People don't have to be cruel and insensitive when trying to make a point. I heard ALOT more cheers for Jeff Gordon than I did boos. But as it has always been said, it's better to hear cheers and boos than to hear nothing at all.

And, EMP :cheers: right back to you! [/b][/quote]
Alright, lets say politically correct is to extreme. I'll say overly sensative.

It sucked that that plain went down but honestly, more poeple die from abuse, neglect or violent crimes, not to mention all the soldiers and innocent lives being lost every day in Iraq.

People die, life goes on.
 
IMHO, booing drivers during an introduction is a bit immature but there's no law or rule against being immature...so boo until you passout.

As for the board being to PC or not, one can hardly be expected to be so perfect as to never offend every little sensitivity that's out there.

I've seen drivers names used in unflattering ways on here and it nearly started WW3 while others practically went unoticed. The only reason I can think that a poster would intentionally change the spelling of a drivers name is to get under the skin of that drivers fans. Personally, I choose to not let those posts bother me.

Perhaps if some of us weren't so quick to adopt the personality of our favorite drivers, we wouldn't be so whiney about every little bump and nick. :cheers:
 
My personality is my own, had it all my life.

If I adopt something, it would be a child.
 
Biased against whom? Count the fans on here for each particular driver. Jeff Gordon and Jr. by far have the most----and most vocal----supporters on this forum.
 
I am a Jr fan, but I like Gordon. Is that normal? :p

Btw, I don't think this weekend was a weekend where any driver should have been boo'd. Not even Kurt Busch. ;)
Actually, I don't think they should be boo'd at all. They could die out there for our entertainment. I don't think any other sport can say that. Bull riding, maybe.
 
Yep. According to Hemingway, only mountain climbing, bull fighting and auto racing were real sports anyhow.

A lot of drivers I dont personally like, but I dont boo any of them, nor do I really hold much of a grudge against those that do--at least under less emotionally charged circumstances. Common sense should play a part at some point, is my opinion.


( and, no man, it's just weird to like both Gordon and Junior. :lol: )
 
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