Hangar18 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 12:25 PM) snore. maybe the cubs had a few more stories ........... Actually, its 93 more stories. Id like less AJ Bashing stories. people read this stuff worldwide and start to believe it. Therein lies the danger about the printed word. You guys are probably right. As soon as the SOX start winning and Win a World Series, they'll get the media coverage ...........wait, we did win already didnt we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Chicago BaseballTeam Watch 6/1/06: Cubs-Suckfest Sox-Underachieving, yet still 33-19 Chicago Attendance Watch 6/1/06: Wrigley: Full of Sheep The Cell: Setting all kinds of ticket sales records behind the support of real baseball fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Since the WS the sox fan has a new identity. and its hard for us to give up old hobbies/habits. But just like most of us moved on with wearing cuck the fubs, on days the sox don’t play the cubs. So should you with getting mad a lack of coverage. All of the silly bickering is over from a sox perspective. This use to be a town where we argued about who is the tallest midget. But were not a midget anymore. Were defending kings of baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar18 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(whitem0nkey @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 12:53 PM) But were not a midgets anymore. Were defending kings of baseball ........Agreed. The SOX should and deserve to be treated with the Respect and Coverage that is accorded to a team that Just WON the World Series. What they receive now is criminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 10:25 AM) snore. maybe the cubs had a few more stories because they made a trade yesterday, they have injured players who are on the road to recovery, and people like to b**** and moan? give me one story about a white sox winner, and 5 about a cubs loser, and im happy... get over it. So if this guy posts one of these every day, and some of us are interested to see what the actual numbers are, will there be 5-10 posts every day saying "Yawn, this doesn't matter, etc." If for no reason other than curiosity, I'd say that it's interesting to keep track of these numbers. If people don't care, then they don't have to read the threads. Sound like a fair deal? (Note, not a specific response to Steve, just sort of used his post as an example. No offense). Edited June 1, 2006 by Balta1701 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 11:37 AM) Question. Whats the Bigger sports story in Chicago Illinois? A: The SOX who are 1.5 games out of 1st Place? OR B: The Cubs who are 1.5 games out of Last Place? If you said B, you would be correct, unfortuneately. The SOX find themselves with the dubious distinction of being Champions of the baseball world, but Cellar Dwellars in regards to Media Coverage. Im sure everyone knows that other team is owned by the Tribune, which owns other newspapers and tv stations and radio stations around the country, so that pretty much explains it. Chris DeLuca does a story today, and instead of telling everyone to HANG ON, the SOX are only 1.5 games out and they can take the lead and the division soon enough, INSTEAD decides to tell everyone to HANG ON, the other team is only 13.5 games out, and they can take the lead and the division soon enough. The White SOX, despite Winning the World Series in 2005, and being only the 5th team in MLB history to lead from wire-to-wire, find themselves INEXPLICABLY lagging in attention from the Media, to a team that is currently as close to last place as the SOX are to 1st Place. ridiculous. Chicago Tribune: 4 cub stories 3 sox stories Chicago SunTimes: 6 cub stories 3 sox stories Standings as of Thursday June 1st, 2006 Priviledged, Media Owned, Media Favored, 4th place in 2005 Cubs 507 Underdogs in Chicago, Media Ignored, WS Champions in 2005 SOX 414 Welocme to the dark side Henry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Let Henry do his magic, there are many here who are interested in his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Jimbo @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:19 PM) Let Henry do his magic, there are many here who are interested in his work. I find his research fascinating. For the media there's always a reason to talk about the Cubs. Cubs suck? Well they have to talk about how bad they suck and what they need to do better. Cubs are kicking ass? They will talk about how great the Cubs are (see 2003) Cubs mediocre? They will talk about what they need to do to kick ass. Sox kicking ass? Not much to say since all they do is win (see 2005) Sox suck? Who cares since they suck. Sox playing mediocre? Once again who cares. Edited June 1, 2006 by BigSqwert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:20 PM) I find his research fascinating. facinating = creepy Who's side are you taking on this one...? Ilk or the alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:23 PM) facinating = creepy Who's side are you taking on this one...? Ilk or the alien. Who's the alien? Henry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 06:07 PM) So if this guy posts one of these every day, and some of us are interested to see what the actual numbers are, will there be 5-10 posts every day saying "Yawn, this doesn't matter, etc." If for no reason other than curiosity, I'd say that it's interesting to keep track of these numbers. If people don't care, then they don't have to read the threads. exactly seriously, in the words to the great and late bill hicks.... "your right, not them! don't let those cock sucks try and tell you whats GOOD!!! YOUR RIGHT! (if you dont like something) Just say PEICE OF s***... and WALK AWAY!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I like the media watches, mainly because I've already given up on the Cubune anyways. There's a 'who cares' attitude towards the media, well I have the same one towards what other people think, especially if they're dumb enough to be Cubs fans. It's hard to avoid the Cubs in this city (media forces it down your throat), friends who are Cubs fans rip on the Sox, so I will rip back. Yes, I hate the Cubs, and no it doesn't make me less of a Sox fan, doesn't take precedence over being a Sox fan, doesn't mean I care more about the Cubs than I do the Sox (and if you think so, tell me how you measured that, because I'd be fascinated), and doesn't mean that I equally don't hate the Indians, Twins, Tigers,etc. From his threads at WSI, I could tell that Hangar is a great Sox fan (better than many I've seen post there), but he gets the shaft just because he hates the Cubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:24 PM) Who's the alien? Henry? Si. BTW, I'm half kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:07 PM) So if this guy posts one of these every day, and some of us are interested to see what the actual numbers are, will there be 5-10 posts every day saying "Yawn, this doesn't matter, etc." If for no reason other than curiosity, I'd say that it's interesting to keep track of these numbers. If people don't care, then they don't have to read the threads. Sound like a fair deal? Yep, agree. I mean, if you're homophobic, would you go into a gay club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 11:37 AM) Question. Whats the Bigger sports story in Chicago Illinois? A: The SOX who are 1.5 games out of 1st Place? OR B: The Cubs who are 1.5 games out of Last Place? If you said B, you would be correct, unfortuneately. The SOX find themselves with the dubious distinction of being Champions of the baseball world, but Cellar Dwellars in regards to Media Coverage. Im sure everyone knows that other team is owned by the Tribune, which owns other newspapers and tv stations and radio stations around the country, so that pretty much explains it. Chris DeLuca does a story today, and instead of telling everyone to HANG ON, the SOX are only 1.5 games out and they can take the lead and the division soon enough, INSTEAD decides to tell everyone to HANG ON, the other team is only 13.5 games out, and they can take the lead and the division soon enough. The White SOX, despite Winning the World Series in 2005, and being only the 5th team in MLB history to lead from wire-to-wire, find themselves INEXPLICABLY lagging in attention from the Media, to a team that is currently as close to last place as the SOX are to 1st Place. ridiculous. Chicago Tribune: 4 cub stories 3 sox stories Chicago SunTimes: 6 cub stories 3 sox stories Standings as of Thursday June 1st, 2006 Priviledged, Media Owned, Media Favored, 4th place in 2005 Cubs 507 Underdogs in Chicago, Media Ignored, WS Champions in 2005 SOX 414 welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:28 PM) Yep, agree. I mean, if you're homophobic, would you go into a gay club? lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:28 PM) Yep, agree. I mean, if you're homophobic, would you go into a gay club? POTM material right there.. LMAO!! But seriously.. this happens in nearly every thread here. For pete's sake we can't have a positive Frank thread without someone coming on in and trashing his ass. Same analogy works there. If you write it, someone will comment on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 You are aware that all media is biased. Wars, politics, no matter what it is biased. Secondly, the cubs are owned by a large media source, of course their stories are going to be focused towards their team. Their isnt any law against that. You want unbiased reporting? Start your own newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:37 PM) the cubs are owned by a large media source, of course their stories are going to be focused towards their team. How do you explain the Sun Times disparity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:42 PM) How do you explain the Sun Times disparity? Publicity. They don't want Henry only complaining about the Trib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:42 PM) How do you explain the Sun Times disparity? I can explain both disparities. The Cubs sell. Why don't you see the WNBA on the front page, while you see the Bulls on the front page for everything? Why doesn't soccer get any coverage, while football owns the newspapers year round? I don't call it bias as much as filling demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:42 PM) How do you explain the Sun Times disparity? Who freaking cares, how about the southtown's disparity, how about Comcast's WGN's? Who gives a rats ass. If you are counting the number of stories per paper daily, you either need a woman, or need a hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:45 PM) Who freaking cares, how about the southtown's disparity, how about Comcast's WGN's? Who gives a rats ass. If you are counting the number of stories per paper daily, you either need a woman, or need a hobby. How about a woman with a hobby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:47 PM) How about a woman with a hobby? She's in BK now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 01:47 PM) How about a woman with a hobby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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