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#352
#352
mad4vols said:
The worst part about ESPN giving exposure to this person without checking sources is it’s gonna motivate all the trolls everywhere to try to fool media outlets again.
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I don't think it's a troll problem. It's a professionalism problem as a journalist or broadcaster you need to know who, what, and how accurate your sources are. If you report trash maybe you aren't ready for a primetime broadcast. Maybe they should just have them broadcast on ESPN+ until they learn and become better at what they do.
 
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KillaRed54 said:
I don't think it's a troll problem. It's a professionalism problem as a journalist or broadcaster you need to know who, what, and how accurate your sources are. If you report trash maybe you aren't ready for a primetime broadcast. Maybe they should just have them broadcast on ESPN+ until they learn and become better at what they do.
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Your right it’s not a troll problem, it’s a lying problem. Troll is used instead of the word lying. Let’s call them what they are liars.
 
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KillaRed54 said:
I don't think it's a troll problem. It's a professionalism problem as a journalist or broadcaster you need to know who, what, and how accurate your sources are. If you report trash maybe you aren't ready for a primetime broadcast. Maybe they should just have them broadcast on ESPN+ until they learn and become better at what they do.
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Agreed, no matter what that announcer has lost all credibility. And his decision has a huge impact on ESPN. Personally I think it was such a bad look that the guy needs to be fired.
 
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OrangeVolMan said:
Your right it’s not a troll problem, it’s a lying problem. Troll is used instead of the word lying. Let’s call them what they are liars.
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I guess my point is lying isn't new. People have been doing it since the beginning of time. The problem is people don't look into if someone is intentionally lying which this specific Twitter account was and was easy to spot if anyone just looked into it
 
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mad4vols said:
Agreed, no matter what that announcer has lost all credibility. And his decision has a huge impact on ESPN. Personally I think it was such a bad look that the guy needs to be fired.
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I'm not ready to say he should be fired. Unless he did this with malice and I don't think he did, he shouldn't be on any cable or primetime broadcast
 
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mad4vols said:
The worst part about ESPN giving exposure to this person without checking sources is it’s gonna motivate all the trolls everywhere to try to fool media outlets again.
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You would think a corporate entity like ESPN would be constantly indoctrinating their broadcast crews on protocol. Our IT department is incessant.
 
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mad4vols said:
The worst part about ESPN giving exposure to this person without checking sources is it’s gonna motivate all the trolls everywhere to try to fool media outlets again.
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Actually Twitter has been weaponized for all sorts of total deception and has literally help lead to massively expensive investigations etc. I realize most understand exactly what I mean. So…for ESPN to do something so clearly unprofessional and libel isn’t overly shocking any more. Only way sanity is restored ( barring a massive nationwide revival) is what we’re seeing play out in damages court. Get them for millions and the gig is up. Just ask CNN.
 
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tennrich1 said:
Actually Twitter has been weaponized for all sorts of total deception and has literally help lead to massively expensive investigations etc. I realize most understand exactly what I mean. So…for ESPN to do something so clearly unprofessional and libel isn’t overly shocking any more. Only way sanity is restored ( barring a massive nationwide revival) is what we’re seeing play out in damages court. Get them for millions and the gig is up. Just ask CNN.
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Unfortunately, I think you are correct here. I think companies aren't valuing the profession like it once was and until they feel it in their pockets they won't change training, protocols, or expectations
 
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Jackcrevol said:
sometimes the meds wear off and words come into your head. Usually best to stop, breathe, walk around the house once't & smoke 1.5 marijuanas. Then type.
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I'm trying to decipher your comment. Are you ensenuating I'm on medication that wore off, I need to take a few deep breaths before posting and smoke one? If I did understand that correctly, I am medicated for mood stabilization and anxiety as I am extremely hot headed but I can't engage in your suggestion to smoke one to calm down. 9/29/2008 was the last time I touched anything and the day I decided to change my life. It was chnage my life, go to prison, or get killed in the streets. I chose to change my life and get sober. If I misinterpreted your post I am sorry. I'm a lover not a fighter these days unless you say or do anything to my family.
 
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cobbwebb0710 said:
Man I hope LNS shows out for Evan tonight!!
I’ve always liked him but this year he has joined Luc and Kirby as my favorite players!
I’d give anything to see Evan light it up tonight!
GBO!!
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Imagine if he were to hit a Home Run tonight, can you imagine how electric the atmosphere will be?
 
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ButchPlz said:
Back in my day we'd take people like that behind the Waffle House and beat them with a tire iron. People these days are too soft.
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Reminds me of one of my favorite scenes in Lonesome Dove when Captain Call beats a Federal scout with a branding iron and afterward, surrounded by townspeople, he says, "I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it."
 
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