Oregon Dave	Male 37 years old BEND, OR
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First of all, make fun of my motivational blog, that's fine, I was inspired so i posted something that means something to me: This on the other hand is a little different inspiration that I'm channeling into good clean writing, and trying to control myself, so please, read this, process it take a deep breath before you comment, and try to understand . . . I'm trying to take the upper road here, yet. .be constructive and positive.

dis·re·spect (dsr-spkt) n.
Lack of respect, esteem, or courteous regard.
tr.v. dis·re·spect·ed, dis·re·spect·ing, dis·re·spects
To show a lack of respect for: disrespected her elders; disrespected the law.


First of all, respect the sox, we are here as fans of the Red Sox: no argument there, and if you're not, then maybe you're on the wrong site:

Second: We all have an admiration for each other, respect for each other, and in some cases love for each other, each individual identifies with certain people more than others, BUT IN MY CASE: i choose who i get close with, and who i keep at arm's length.... but none the less, I respect all, let others have opinions (even completely different than my own sometimes) AND STILL see the beauty / good / the common ground in them no matter what.

Third: No matter what, on my side or not, my friend or not, agree with me or not, if i see someone disprect race, someone's sex, or disability (the big 3 in my book) I will not tolerate or stand by and let it happen, that is NOT acceptable, ESPECIALLY on a family site (for the Red Sox Family)

Fourth: Think of it this way EVERYTHING WE DO: represents the sox, if a new fan was on here. trying us out, holding US accountable for the Red Sox, and how they are as a team, morals, values and behavior, we could make the whole LOT Of them look very bad. .. I know we're spirited about certain topics, and about our team, but people. . (ALL OF US) we have to remember, we want to make our group, our team, our body of fans looK BETTER, not worse.

So, my take is this: BITE YOUR TOUNGE, Breathe, come back to your post, don't let things fly that you later COULD regret, you will find, you can cool down, (or re think it . . or what not) your post, say the same thing (and in some cases even clearer or MORE powerful) and make a better point.

Thanks for listening. GO SOX!

Dave