OT New Random Thread Pt. 3

[Cheermom1969]

ETA: problem resolved

So someone asks someone with a blog that is inappropriate and includes the Cali gym name in it to pls not use the gym name and your problem is they maybe misrepresented themselves?
Interesting.

 

[Emily]

Well, that was a weird start to the new random thread.

 

[jacqui_perez]

Update on the pepper spray incident I posted about in the previous random thread last Friday: the kid was expelled. We're not sure if the school is pressing charges with the police or if any police reports were filed.

 

[Emily]

I find it a bit amusing that some of the people brushing off this whole IG/Tumblr thing are some of the people that jump on just about anybody for anything that could be slightly offensive.

Do I think it was racist/offensive/etc? Absolutely not. But if someone posted it that wasn't as well liked or respected on the board, all hell would have broken loose on here (i.e.- the thread about kids dressing up as cholas for practice.) This would be why I rarely post anymore.

I *think* that many people stay away from that topic because we just had a racism discussion this summer. To say that it didn't go well would be an understatement. If you read through several threads you will notice that people tip-toe around that topic. So I guess that's also true here and has nothing to do with who is involved.

 

[quitthedrama]

I find it a bit amusing that some of the people brushing off this whole IG/Tumblr thing are some of the people that jump on just about anybody for anything that could be slightly offensive.

Do I think it was racist/offensive/etc? Absolutely not. But if someone posted it that wasn't as well liked or respected on the board, all hell would have broken loose on here (i.e.- the thread about kids dressing up as cholas for practice.) This would be why I rarely post anymore.

I wouldn't consider that it was "brushed off" in any way. Mstealtoyou addressed it head on immediately and apologized. What more do you expect? I think this thread may have taken a turn more to what you wanted or expected if she hadn't done so.

 

[Cheer Dad]

I *think* that many people stay away from that topic because we just had a racism discussion this summer. To say that it didn't go well would be an understatement. If you read through several threads you will notice that people tip-toe around that topic. So I guess that's also true here and has nothing to do with who is involved.

I really doubt had this been a real issue it would not have been tip toed around.

I find it a bit amusing that some of the people brushing off this whole IG/Tumblr thing are some of the people that jump on just about anybody for anything that could be slightly offensive.

Do I think it was racist/offensive/etc? Absolutely not. But if someone posted it that wasn't as well liked or respected on the board, all hell would have broken loose on here (i.e.- the thread about kids dressing up as cholas for practice.) This would be why I rarely post anymore.

You could be right but I think the situation on the whole has made everyone realize it is not what it appears to be.

I'll venture a guess that had it been revealed as soon as the pictures went up and by a respectable source it may have also gone different.


*Mentally conditioned and convinced I could do a back tuck. The paramedics disagreed*

 

[12mowerd]

Please PM me.

If someone was taking nasty like that girl(s) is I'd be upset too. Don't let immature people try and pick on you for sticking up for your gym.

I've seen some dumb cheer tumblrs before, but that one is a whole other level of stupid.

 

[CEA_ATC]

What is the name of that tumblr? Which one is it?

 

[Cheer Dad]

What is the name of that tumblr? Which one is it?

Not sure of the tumblr bit IG is cheer gossip girl


*Mentally conditioned and convinced I could do a back tuck. The paramedics disagreed*

 

[CEAisstronger]

What is the name of that tumblr? Which one is it?

There are a few blogs that have made several postings on it. I think the blog with the most and possibly the rudest comments is wcss.tumblr.com

 

[Ashley]

I find it a bit amusing that some of the people brushing off this whole IG/Tumblr thing are some of the people that jump on just about anybody for anything that could be slightly offensive.

Do I think it was racist/offensive/etc? Absolutely not. But if someone posted it that wasn't as well liked or respected on the board, all hell would have broken loose on here (i.e.- the thread about kids dressing up as cholas for practice.) This would be why I rarely post anymore.

You pretty much said the response I had typed and deleted multiple times since last night. Maybe people are just wary of getting into another race debate but I think had it been anyone other than Ms. Teal's daughter (so I guess that means we can vouch for her?) the discussion would not have gone the way it did. People wouldn't have been so upset that it was posted here.

I too, don't think she's racist and I'm happy that Ms. Teal addressed it head on and admitted it was in poor taste and a mistake. But even before she responded people were clucking their tongues over the picture being mentioned here.

 

[Cheer Dad]

You pretty much said the response I had typed and deleted multiple times since last night. Maybe people are just wary of getting into another race debate but I think had it been anyone other than Ms. Teal's daughter (so I guess that means we can vouch for her?) the discussion would not have gone the way it did. People wouldn't have been so upset that it was posted here.

I too, don't think she's racist and I'm happy that Ms. Teal addressed it head on and admitted it was in poor taste and a mistake. But even before she responded people were clucking their tongues over the picture being mentioned here.

So you are saying had it been Cheer Son, Little Razzi, or even onecoolmomma (hope I got that right) involved we would have been skewered?


*Mentally conditioned and convinced I could do a back tuck. The paramedics disagreed*

 

[Ashley]

So you are saying had it been Cheer Son, Little Razzi, or even onecoolmomma (hope I got that right) involved we would have been skewered?


*Mentally conditioned and convinced I could do a back tuck. The paramedics disagreed*

No, I'm not. I don't think we should be skewering anyone, but I'm wondering why we're so quick to call other kids racist or make it into a big discussion, but when it's the child of a well-respected fierceboarder its so quickly brushed off and deemed not appropriate for the boards.

 

[CheerBank]

You pretty much said the response I had typed and deleted multiple times since last night. Maybe people are just wary of getting into another race debate but I think had it been anyone other than Ms. Teal's daughter (so I guess that means we can vouch for her?) the discussion would not have gone the way it did. People wouldn't have been so upset that it was posted here.

I too, don't think she's racist and I'm happy that Ms. Teal addressed it head on and admitted it was in poor taste and a mistake. But even before she responded people were clucking their tongues over the picture being mentioned here.

Isn't that the way life is though? When you have a background on someone and respect for them based on their past posting (and for some, based on actually knowing them as a person not just a poster), it makes sense to give them the benefit of the doubt and accept their explanation (if you find it acceptable of course).

@Cheer Dad I'm pretty sure the same respect would have been given had it been your cp or any of the posters you mentioned. I would at least hope it would be. I even feel the poster who brought it to here did not do it maliciously but out of concern.

Had it been someone out of left field though, yes, they would have been skewered. With bbq sauce.

 

[Cheer Dad]

No, I'm not. I don't think we should be skewering anyone, but I'm wondering why we're so quick to call other kids racist or make it into a big discussion, but when it's the child of a well-respected fierceboarder its so quickly brushed off and deemed not appropriate for the boards.

I don't think it was deemed not appropriate to discuss on the boards, and it was to a degree, but it was a non issue based on the background story. Maybe had MsTeal not been on the boards to address it head on it would have been different.


*Mentally conditioned and convinced I could do a back tuck. The paramedics disagreed*