greg775 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 10:37 PM) Why does it matter and why would you want to take an inventory? Seems pretty stupid. It doesn't matter that somebody might be offended by this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Probably they would be more offended to be asked to "come out" on a message board, lol. According to all the demographic statistics, somewhere between 6-10% of the posters here are gay. Yes, even on a sportsy, "masculine/hetero" message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 10:41 PM) It doesn't matter that somebody might be offended by this thread? I don't know that they'd be offended by the thread. By some of the posts, sure. But there were posts that offended many of us. I do wonder how many gay people would say that Beckham's actions offended them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyburger Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 06:03 PM) Really. OK. Well, whoever it is, sorry. It's really not personal. Truly pathetic disclaimer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthSideTeacher Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 somebody shut this motha down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 New posters in this thread...please note the "Rules" thread in this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 QUOTE (SouthSideTeacher @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 02:08 PM) somebody shut this motha down. Not enough right wing talk for that to happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 03:17 PM) Not enough right wing talk for that to happen... You were saying something about swings and misses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 02:18 PM) You were saying something about swings and misses? Adam Dunn-esque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 haha this thread is still going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I feel like this is one of the really long slugfest games at first are exciting, and then bore you to death and you can't wait for them to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Then why do y'all keep trying to draw walks? Just take the strikeout and head off to the dugout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 QUOTE (farmteam @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 08:16 PM) I feel like this is one of the really long slugfest games at first are exciting, and then bore you to death and you can't wait for them to end. This thread reminds me a lot of Sox game actually, except there is way more offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 08:24 PM) This thread reminds me a lot of Sox game actually, except there is way more offense. /thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 The Chicago White Sox will not be a part of the 35th annual Gay Softball World Series to the extent that local organizers had hoped, but it appears the team may support the event to some degree. Series 2011, Inc. extended a formal invitation to Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham and team owner Jerry Reinsdorf to attend the opening day of the 2011 Gay Softball World Series ( GSWS ) on Tuesday, Aug. 30, following an anti-gay incident involving Beckham. The Beckham incident followed an anti-gay slur by Chicago Bulls' player Joakim Noah during the NBA playoffs. Reinsdorf owns the White Sox and Bulls. During a July 4 game at U.S. Cellular Field against the Kansas City Royals, Beckham left a message near his position for former teammate and friend Chris Getz, who plays for the Royals, which said: "GETZ IS GAY! GB" Scott Reifert, senior vice president of communications for the White Sox, replied on behalf of the team. He said that Beckham and Reinsdorf will not be able to attend "because a White Sox home game conflicts with your Gay Softball World Series." Reifert added: "Gordon very quickly realized the inappropriateness of his action and very willingly apologized publicly. I spoke to Gordon about the issue several times, can assure you he learned a very important lesson from the experience and that his apology was heartfelt and sincere." Reifert also offered several other options, including Beckham taping a video message for the opening ceremony or having a White Sox representative, such as former player Ron Kittle, attend. In addition, Reifert offered to donate signed sports memorabilia and tickets to White Sox games. "The intent of our invitation was to turn a bad situation into something educational and positive," said Ted Cappas, president of Series 2011-Chicago, Inc. "We included Mr. Reinsdorf because this is his second athlete that has made an anti-gay slur in the last three months. By no means do we hold Mr. Reinsdorf accountable for the actions of these grown men, but, as a civic and community leader, and owner of the White Sox and Bulls, Mr. Reinsdorf should publicly condemn these actions. Until management and ownership hold their athletes accountable, these incidents will continue." The White Sox replied less than a week after the invitation from local organizers was received. The Sox play at home Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 29-30, with both games starting at 7:10 p.m. The invitation was for Beckham and Reinsdorf to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. Cappas replied to Reifert, expressing gratitude for a quick response and asking for further involvement from the White Sox. Cappas has proposed the White Sox match the support the Chicago Cubs have given the World Series, and to donate to Ben Cohen's Stand Up Foundation, which raises awareness and funding for anti-gay bullying. Cohen will attend the opening ceremony at Navy Pier Aug. 28. "Hopefully, Gordon fully understands how hurtful his actions were," Cappas wrote to Reifert. "Though he has apologized, his actions perpetuate homophobia in professional sports, which unfortunately trickles down into society. How are young gay men and boy athletes supposed to feel when professional athletes use anti-gay slurs? For adults like myself, though these words and actions still sting, I am confident enough to put them behind me. But unfortunately for gay youth, these types of words and actions sting much deeper and leave a longer lasting scar. "At its basic level, the Gay Softball World Series is about softball teams competing for a championship. But in addition, LGBT tournaments like this are also about sportsmanship, community and acceptance." Cappas said the offer of a team representative, such as Kittle, attending the opening day of play is generous, "but the purpose of inviting Gordon and Mr. Reinsdorf was to educate them on the LGBT sports community. Ron Kittle did not say or do anything offensive and he doesn't own the team. "By visiting and experiencing the World Series, Gordon and Mr. Reinsdorf would not only personally see the normalcy of a gay sporting tournament, but also send a positive message to younger gay athletes and the community." via Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 "The intent of our invitation was to turn a bad situation into something educational and positive," said Ted Cappas, president of Series 2011-Chicago, Inc. Bulls***. He wanted the press and some money. And he got both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:41 AM) Bulls***. He wanted the press and some money. And he got both. My god you are cynical. SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:41 AM) My god you are cynical. SMH I have no doubt this was for press, otherwise why would this be public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:42 AM) I have no doubt this was for press, otherwise why would this be public? Press for what? To sell tickets to this event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:44 AM) Press for what? To sell tickets to this event? The event and the issue in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:44 AM) Press for what? To sell tickets to this event? His group. Plus this is one of those PR battles that have been expertly crafted by groups like his or PETA or the like. Someone does something stupid, they apologize, the group asks for proof that they're sorry by giving money or doing some sort of outreach or whatever. If they don't do it then they weren't really sorry (and the "zomg! the white sox hate gay people" onslaught begins), or if they do then the group gets the money or help from someone famous. Either way, huge win win for them, despite the absolutely harmless and insignificant act that started it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:56 AM) despite the absolutely harmless and insignificant act that started it all. LOL Coming from a heterosexual. "Of course it's harmless because it didn't bother me personally!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:58 AM) LOL Coming from a heterosexual. "Of course it's harmless because it didn't bother me personally!" Not to rehash the argument, but please tell me how a baseball player writing "gay" on a baseball field hurt someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 09:59 AM) Not to rehash the argument, but please tell me how a baseball player writing "gay" on a baseball field hurt someone. It's been discussed ad nauseum so go back and re-read the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 10:01 AM) It's been discussed ad nauseum so go back and re-read the thread. Exactly. It didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts