Replying to "good news" threads.

themadchef

The Katie Taylor thread in AH is open since yesterday and is a whole 26 posts long (as of typing this)

The girl is after taking down a gold medal for our country and i'm sitting here wondering why nobody posts the auld "Congratulations Katie" in that thread.

Had some Eastenders star croaked it there would be a bloodletting of RIP posts

Why are we\you (yes im talking to you, put down that packet of Hula hoops) generally there for the sob story?

We complain that there's never any good news, well here it is and we are simply(or so it would seem) bypassing it. Explain yourselves! :P

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

well i wouldnt post in a thread about a male boxer either so I'm doing my best not to be sexist and only replying in congratulations because she's a woman

flutterflye

It doesn't interest me in the slightest - that would be why I personally didn't even look at the thread.

Chucken

They're not hula hoops,they're cheese and onion Tayto

Bonavox

themadchef wrote: »

The Katie Taylor thread in AH is open since yesterday and is a whole 26 posts long (as of typing this)

The girl is after taking down a gold medal for our country and i'm sitting here wondering why nobody posts the auld "Congratulations Katie" in that thread.

Had some Eastenders star croaked it there would be a bloodletting of RIP posts

Why are we\you (yes im talking to you, put down that packet of Hula hoops) generally there for the sob story?

We complain that there's never any good news, well here it is and we are simply(or so it would seem) bypassing it. Explain yourselves! :P

Because she's not going to read them?

humbert

I don't post in stupid RIP threads either. But I suspect it's because the majority of people here don't give a crap about women's boxing.

Nodin

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

well i wouldnt post in a thread about a male boxer either so I'm doing my best not to be sexist and only replying in congratulations because she's a woman

Shes won 4 world championships...."she's a woman" didn't figure into it.

El Weirdo

themadchef wrote: »

The Katie Taylor thread in AH is open since yesterday and is a whole 26 posts long (as of typing this)

The girl is after taking down a gold medal for our country and i'm sitting here wondering why nobody posts the auld "Congratulations Katie" in that thread.

Had some Eastenders star croaked it there would be a bloodletting of RIP posts

Why are we\you (yes im talking to you, put down that packet of Hula hoops) generally there for the sob story?

We complain that there's never any good news, well here it is and we are simply(or so it would seem) bypassing it. Explain yourselves! :P

And yet, you don't seem to have posted "the auld 'Congratulations Katie'" in that thread yourself.

themadchef

Bonavox wrote: »

Because she's not going to read them?

People generally dont read their RIP ones either...

Chucken

I dont know who she is because I dont follow boxing.
Had to look for the thread to see shes a boxer.

Joko

Meh,

Is there a congratulations Leinster thread?

themadchef

El Weirdo wrote: »

And yet, (unless I'm mistaken) you don't seem to have posted the "auld 'Congratulations Katie'" in that thread yourself.

Hunny bunch, what do you think i was in there for when i decided to make this thread:P

Bipolar Joe

I hate sport and I hate when people are happy. I avoid both.

mikemac1

Minority sport, few have interest

And either do you since you have no posts in boxing forum

Pushtrak

Sports and soaps aren't the least bit interesting. Those who care about such things will post there. Seems a pretty obvious sentiment.

People don't really post good news stuff here. So, not much of it to reply to. Perhaps a better approach would have been to look to creating a positive thread instead of remarking about a positive thread not getting enough attention. Something that in a way makes this a negative thread.

Chucken

Joko wrote: »

Meh,

Is there a congratulations Leinster thread?

Not that I'd post in it..but if there was,it would be closed
>>>>>Rugby Forum

Mint Sauce

themadchef wrote: »

Hunny bunch, what do you think i was in there for when i decided to make this thread:P

You still haven't posted in it though.

stupidusername

I find those type of threads a waste of time - as are RIP threads. nobody is going to read them, no one will appreciate you writing your thoughts in them, why is what you have to say so important etc etc.

Besides all this, there's generally not much to say about a good news story. about something bad, there's usually something or someone to give out about. with something good, it's like... oh ok, that's cool. and that's it.

TeddyTedson

It's women's boxing, there's not much of a an interest in female sports generally. Although she seems to be a bit of exception.

I think it's more something you mention to your family/friends. It's a bit lost in After Hours.

southcentralts

and the guilty Irish pride awakens as the Congrats Katie thread is reborn. (up to 32 posts)

Corkfeen

We could win every event at the olympics and I can honestly say that I couldn't care less. I have a weird thing where I'm entirely disinterested in all competitive sports... :pac:

themadchef

irish-stew wrote: »

You still haven't posted in it though.

Give a girl a chance.

Im hardly not going to post on it after making this thread am i.

Scioch

To be honest I'm starting to get sick of the "Where's Katie Taylor's recognition" brigade.

She gets pretty good coverage here in the media (social media included) considering its an amateur sport. Its just popular to say she doesnt for some reason.

Battered Mars Bar

I never post RIP sympathies or congratulatory messages on the internet. It's tacky imo and doesn't address to whom it's concerned directly. While we're on the subject one turn of phrase that really grates my gonads is "...to all those involved..." makes me want to smash my screen when I see it. I always imagine some curly haired Mary with a mug of tea and rich tea biscuits in front of her Windows95 posting it.

Sorry Mary.

Mint Sauce

themadchef wrote: »

Give a girl a chance.

Im hardly not going to post on it after making this thread am i.

Might have helped though if you posted in it first though.

LETHAL LADY

I think Katie Taylor is great at what she does and long may her success continue, but anytime I have watched her being interviewed, well lets just say she does not ooze charisma.

sunflower27

El Weirdo wrote: »

And yet, you don't seem to have posted "the auld 'Congratulations Katie'" in that thread yourself.

I can't believe you bothered to check.

Mint Sauce

sunflower27 wrote: »

I can't believe you bothered to check.

Well if you start a thread like this, its almost an invitation to check.

:pac:

stovelid

Is Dennis Taylor really her Da? She got off lightly if so.

sunflower27

irish-stew wrote: »

Well if you start a thread like this, its almost an invitation to check.

:pac:

Really? I certainly wasn't moved to find the thread, check it and then come back and post my findings (or lack of) here.

Mint Sauce

sunflower27 wrote: »

Really? I certainly wasn't moved to find the thread, check it and then come back and post my findings (or lack of) here.

Just me and El Weirdo then.

Irish Guitarist

I couldn't care less about sport. I'm not going to start caring just because someone from the same country as me won a medal for hitting someone from another country.

franciebellew

Seriously who gives a damn about Katie Taylor.

Women's boxing is pathetic

sunflower27

irish-stew wrote: »

Just me and El Weirdo then.

Looks that way. :P

sunflower27

Irish Guitarist wrote: »

I couldn't care less about sport. I'm not going to start caring just because someone from the same country as me won a medal for hitting someone from another country.

It happens every day the world over - most people just don't get medals for it.

themadchef

I just wonder though, all these people who "couldint care less about sport". Will they be the same people roaring "go on Ireland" the day we are in some Euro play off

I know i will, and i dont watch football as a rule.

I dont watch boxing as a rule either, but god dammit that was some acchievement and i fould myself listening to the radio and willing her on hoping she'd win.

flutterflye

themadchef wrote: »

I just wonder though, all these people who "couldint care less about sport". Will they be the same people roaring "go on Ireland" the day we are in some Euro play off

I know i will, and i dont watch football as a rule.

I dont watch boxing as a rule either, but god dammit that was some acchievement and i fould myself listening to the radio and willing her on hoping she'd win.

Personally speaking - hells no!
I don't pay any attention to any sport ever.

Why are you so bothered by this crap?

themadchef

flutterflye wrote: »

Personally speaking - hells no!
I don't pay any attention to any sport ever.

Why are you so bothered by this crap?

Bovvered?


No, i eint bovvered.



I am curious though, like George but with less hair and more jungle .

Battered Mars Bar

themadchef wrote: »

I just wonder though, all these people who "couldint care less about sport". Will they be the same people roaring "go on Ireland" the day we are in some Euro play off

I know i will, and i dont watch football as a rule.

I dont watch boxing as a rule either, but god dammit that was some acchievement and i fould myself listening to the radio and willing her on hoping she'd win.

I'd be same never watch sport but anytime world cup is on or someones in a final I have the beers out I dont get why people have a problem with me jumping on the bandwagon, snobbery at its best....or worst?

Scioch

Representing your country at an international show-piece event is different though. It will be the same for Katie in the Olympics, she'll get a lot of support from people who wouldnt normally follow her other fights.

She defended her title the other day, she'll be winning a gold for Ireland in the Olympics. Thats what pushes people to support for the big events.

Its like the eurovision, nobody liked Micky Joe Hart (nobody even likes the eurovision) but I'm sure we all wished him well because none of us wanted him to make a show of us in front of europe. Soon as he was done we stuck him back in his corner and ignored him hoping he'd go away.

Scioch

Battered Mars Bar wrote: »

I'd be same never watch sport but anytime world cup is on or someones in a final I have the beers out I dont get why people have a problem with me jumping on the bandwagon, snobbery at its best....or worst?

People love to say "I supported them from the start, I knew they would come good, look at me I'm great, your not a real fan like me, I have a special connection with the lads I do". Thats all that is, people trying to get some extra credit for being interested in something longer than someone else. When the team dont give a shít as long as the stadium is full and the management dont give a shít as long as the jerseys are sellin.

Six of One

themadchef wrote: »

i fould myself listening to the radio

Yack, you really must have been excited. Hope you cleaned up after?!

Battered Mars Bar

LordSmeg wrote: »

People love to say "I supported them from the start, I knew they would come good, look at me I'm great, your not a real fan like me, I have a special connection with the lads I do". Thats all that is, people trying to get some extra credit for being interested in something longer than someone else. When the team dont give a shít as long as the stadium is full and the management dont give a shít as long as the jerseys are sellin.

Same as those people who stop liking bands when they become popular, sure their old stuff was better back when only I listened to them and the like...

El Weirdo

sunflower27 wrote: »

I can't believe you bothered to check.

Sure there was only a couple of posts in it anyway thanks to people like the OP not bothering to post in it.

themadchef

El Weirdo wrote: »

Sure there was only a couple of posts in it anyway thanks to people like the OP not bothering to post in it.

Did you drop your bone in here?

I gettit, i shoulda posted in there first to make you feel better.

I decided this thread was more important.

I posted in that thread after i created this one. Can you move on now? Mista mod, please.

I hate trolling as much as the next person.

FizzleSticks

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kfallon

Ah you can't beat a bit of boxing, nothing like a good fisting in the ring of a Saturday imo :pac:

sunflower27

El Weirdo wrote: »

Sure there was only a couple of posts in it anyway thanks to people like the OP not bothering to post in it.

Don't play it down... it doesnt matter how many people had posted on it. You went and tried to find if he had or hadn't posted and then went back and posted it on this thread.

I bet you were a tattle tale in school. You were, weren't you?

Pushtrak

themadchef wrote: »

I just wonder though, all these people who "couldint care less about sport". Will they be the same people roaring "go on Ireland" the day we are in some Euro play off

No.

Battered Mars Bar wrote: »

I'd be same never watch sport but anytime world cup is on or someones in a final I have the beers out

They're good to break the monotony, aren't they?

LordSmeg wrote: »

Its like the eurovision, nobody liked Micky Joe Hart (nobody even likes the eurovision) but I'm sure we all wished him well because none of us wanted him to make a show of us in front of europe. Soon as he was done we stuck him back in his corner and ignored him hoping he'd go away.

Eurovision is a load of crap, too.

Mr.Biscuits

Did you know that the first Matrix was designed to be a perfect human world? Where none suffered, where everyone would be happy. It was a disaster. No one would accept the program. Entire crops were lost. Some believed we lacked the programming language to describe your perfect world. But I believe that, as a species, human beings define their reality through suffering and misery. The perfect world was a dream that your primitive cerebrum kept trying to wake up from. Which is why the Matrix was redesigned to this: the peak of your civilization.

joshrogan

Amateur boxing is not my cup of tea.