(08-17-2013 02:23 PM)Briskbas Wrote:  

(08-17-2013 09:38 AM)cmt Wrote:  When I hear Gary Parrish do an ad he always reminds me of this guy...

Hey, if they're they're bad mouthing ya, that means they're paying attention.

It wasn't that long ago they all pretended they never read the board, and then hijacked all the topics.

(08-17-2013 04:19 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(08-17-2013 09:31 AM)geedog50 Wrote:  

(08-17-2013 08:43 AM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(08-16-2013 04:49 PM)holysheetman Wrote:  yeah, it just seemed sort of derogatory towards us. They always act like we're idiots anyways, even though most of us are probably more educated, have more experience in other things. So, just because we don't have all the radio experience / inside info on Tiger basketball, doesn't mean our intellect is lower overall.

I'm being somewhat sarcastic myself because I like John Martin, but I do think they (radio personalities of memphis) have sort of a joking attitude towards memphistigers.org posters and I kind of don't like that.

A few of us may be intelligent, educated and experienced, but "when you lay down with dogs, you get fleas".

Sir, let me tell you! You certainly are not one of the few!

I'm sorry I didn't make the cut, Mr. GeeDog.

I was just kidding with you, nothing personal.

(08-17-2013 08:43 AM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(08-16-2013 04:49 PM)holysheetman Wrote:  yeah, it just seemed sort of derogatory towards us. They always act like we're idiots anyways, even though most of us are probably more educated, have more experience in other things. So, just because we don't have all the radio experience / inside info on Tiger basketball, doesn't mean our intellect is lower overall.

I'm being somewhat sarcastic myself because I like John Martin, but I do think they (radio personalities of memphis) have sort of a joking attitude towards memphistigers.org posters and I kind of don't like that.

A few of us may be intelligent, educated and experienced, but "when you lay down with dogs, you get fleas".

Martin did not differentiate. He indicated that you, me, and everyone on MT.org lacks intelligence. In other words, he thinks he is superior to you.

(08-16-2013 02:49 PM)jlbphila Wrote:  I don't have any problem with that statement. Have you read some of the **** around here?

Hmmm, you don't read many sports forums do you?

(08-18-2013 09:02 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(08-17-2013 08:43 AM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(08-16-2013 04:49 PM)holysheetman Wrote:  yeah, it just seemed sort of derogatory towards us. They always act like we're idiots anyways, even though most of us are probably more educated, have more experience in other things. So, just because we don't have all the radio experience / inside info on Tiger basketball, doesn't mean our intellect is lower overall.

I'm being somewhat sarcastic myself because I like John Martin, but I do think they (radio personalities of memphis) have sort of a joking attitude towards memphistigers.org posters and I kind of don't like that.

A few of us may be intelligent, educated and experienced, but "when you lay down with dogs, you get fleas".

Martin did not differentiate. He indicated that you, me, and everyone on MT.org lacks intelligence. In other words, he thinks he is superior to you.

Weasels make noise, but we don't have to listen.

Martin is at war with - as I recall from my Marketing classes - his employer's "heavy users". It is a curious tactic considering the dire financial condition and fading relevance of traditional newspapers.

I think Martin - like Wolken and Parrish before him - uses the CA platform to better his prospects regardless of the negative impact on the CA. The reasons the CA allow it is a mystery.

(08-17-2013 06:54 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I have always had difficulty understanding the reason(s) sports media members insult their core existing and potential customers that put bread on their table. Finally, it dawned on me that that they do it because their customers tolerate and allow it.

Therefore, I will take action by not following Martin on Twitter, canceling my CA subscription (at least for a few weeks), and sending an email to Martin and the CA editor (or other appropriate person) explaining specially my reason for cancelation.

Of course, the impact would be greater if other MT.org members follow suit as their own convictions allow.

EDIT: Martin's email address is not accessible on the CA website. He does not care to hear from mere customers. I sent an email to the editor instead.

John Martin a freelance reporter for the CA. Not under contract I'd surmise. Under such a deal....he'd get paid as much as he contributes to the CA.

As someone else suggested...it is kind of funny for Martin to slam our board...as some of the information on here ends up in his stories.

So, do we hate JM now????

I'm just glad everyone here answered his call for attention.

Nicely done.

do we boycott the CA now???

(08-18-2013 10:37 AM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  I'm just glad everyone here answered his call for attention.

Nicely done.

His value of the attention depends on the consequences of his action. For example, Riley Cooper received lots of attention, but the results did not work in his favor.

If folks do nothing, then we can expect more insults in the future. OTHO, some people enjoy it.

(08-18-2013 10:39 AM)OneShiningMoment Wrote:  do we boycott the CA now???

What do you mean 'now'?

(08-18-2013 10:59 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(08-18-2013 10:39 AM)OneShiningMoment Wrote:  do we boycott the CA now???

What do you mean 'now'?

Interesting

Be glad when football starts.

#GTG

(08-18-2013 09:21 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Martin is at war with - as I recall from my Marketing classes - his employer's "heavy users". It is a curious tactic considering the dire financial condition and fading relevance of traditional newspapers.

I think Martin - like Wolken and Parrish before him - uses the CA platform to better his prospects regardless of the negative impact on the CA. The reasons the CA allow it is a mystery.

first of all I am not sure he is "at war" with anyone. He made a quip about mt.org in passing.

also, I thought most of the posters here have already made it clear that they do not read that "fish wrap" so how exactly is he running off his "heavy users"?

as for the comments about him getting his info from mt.org or using info he finds on mt.org, those are the type comments that get this place ridiculed. They are absolutely crazy and false.

(08-18-2013 11:43 AM)FUT Wrote:  

(08-18-2013 09:21 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Martin is at war with - as I recall from my Marketing classes - his employer's "heavy users". It is a curious tactic considering the dire financial condition and fading relevance of traditional newspapers.

I think Martin - like Wolken and Parrish before him - uses the CA platform to better his prospects regardless of the negative impact on the CA. The reasons the CA allow it is a mystery.

first of all I am not sure he is "at war" with anyone. He made a quip about mt.org in passing.

also, I thought most of the posters here have already made it clear that they do not read that "fish wrap" so how exactly is he running off his "heavy users"?

as for the comments about him getting his info from mt.org or using info he finds on mt.org, those are the type comments that get this place ridiculed. They are absolutely crazy and false.

I request that you kindly refrain from replying to my posts. Thank you.

(08-18-2013 11:50 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(08-18-2013 11:43 AM)FUT Wrote:  

(08-18-2013 09:21 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Martin is at war with - as I recall from my Marketing classes - his employer's "heavy users". It is a curious tactic considering the dire financial condition and fading relevance of traditional newspapers.

I think Martin - like Wolken and Parrish before him - uses the CA platform to better his prospects regardless of the negative impact on the CA. The reasons the CA allow it is a mystery.

first of all I am not sure he is "at war" with anyone. He made a quip about mt.org in passing.

also, I thought most of the posters here have already made it clear that they do not read that "fish wrap" so how exactly is he running off his "heavy users"?

as for the comments about him getting his info from mt.org or using info he finds on mt.org, those are the type comments that get this place ridiculed. They are absolutely crazy and false.

I request that you kindly refrain from replying to my posts. Thank you.

I am going to kindly ignore that request. use the ignore button if you are not interested in what I have to say.

A 20 something year old kid says something without thinking before he speaks. Imagine that. Go figure. All these talking heads know you get more notice being controversial within reason.

Kind of like professional wrestling. The bad guy taunts and insults the spectators relentlessly. The people hate him, its called the "sell." Then at some point later he comes out to the rescue of a good guy who is being beaten by a gang of other bad guys, but this bad guy has had enough. He comes out runs the gang off. He takes the mic and announces to the crowd he his fed up and is now turning his ways. He is now liked by the crowd.

One season a sports writer says something bad about a team and fans hate him, and next season he says something good and fans like him again.

(08-18-2013 12:44 PM)SayWhat? Wrote:  A 20 something year old kid says something without thinking before he speaks. Imagine that. Go figure. All these talking heads know you get more notice being controversial within reason.

Kind of like professional wrestling. The bad guy taunts and insults the spectators relentlessly. The people hate him, its called the "sell." Then at some point later he comes out to the rescue of a good guy who is being beaten by a gang of other bad guys, but this bad guy has had enough. He comes out runs the gang off. He takes the mic and announces to the crowd he his fed up and is now turning his ways. He is now liked by the crowd.

One season a sports writer says something bad about a team and fans hate him, and next season he says something good and fans like him again.

I SMELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL what the SayWhat? is cookin'!!!!!!!!