Comment on my last post:
Anonymous said...
Pardon me if I'm being rude, but how much work did you put into it before trying out? Most of the women I know puts in months of work on skating, endurance, and agility before tryouts. It's not something to do on a lark for a local paper before it makes good copy; and frankly, it's not fair for the existing players and those trying out if you only go half-assed by not working ahead of time. And if you did do that, I apologize in advance (although you should have noted that, too - since derby is not something that can be done on short-notice, movies notwithstanding).
June 9, 2010 8:54 PM
Guess what, Anonymous? You are being rude.
I had only a few day's notice before trying out for roller derby--I was asked to do it for the paper, and I agreed. Everyone involved was aware that I had no experience, so I made no efforts to pretend otherwise.
It really disturbs me that someone would post something like that on my blog, especially without attaching their name. If you really have a problem with me, at least be man or woman enough to say who you are. This blog is nothing more than a way for me to post about the random and entertaining things that happen to me, and I don't want it to become something that brings me down. I don't post things to hear criticism or for people to try to bring me down. In fact, I wasn't really aware that anyone reads this other than my sisters and a couple other people (and I love you all, my three loyal readers). For a brief second, this comment really bothered me. Luckily I realized that something this silly shouldn't ruin my day.
I do not do anything half-assed. If I agree to do something, I give it my all. In this case, my all involved a lot of falling on my face, but it cannot be said that I didn't try.
So, Anonymous, guess what? You can suck it.
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I love you. Have I told you that lately?
For real, Anonymous?!
First, how would anyone "practice" roller derby before actually trying out, short of just roller skating? Its not like you can practice getting your ass kicked by yourself. I have a whole ton of friends who are roller derby girls and they don't ever expect a newbie to be amazing unless she was a member of a team somewhere else before. They always tell someone who's interested that the best way to learn is to skate up and come on out. That's how they all learned.
Second, I know that the roller derby girls take the sport very seriously, but they also know how to have a good time and I HIGHLY doubt that they were talking trash on Leslie for giving the sport a shot, no matter what the initial motive was. And I'm sure they appreciate the press and recognition (that they totally deserve but is rarely given to their sport) that they will now get as a result of Leslie putting herself out there.
Third, only chicken shits leave comments like that anonymously. If you've got something to say and you actually want someone to give a shit, own it. It takes guts and self confidence for a person to share their life on a blog. Two things that you clearly don't have.
Hello,
I found your blog a year ago and have been 'hooked' ever since. It is hilarious and can always brighten my day. (So, now you know you have at least 3 readers :D) I don't know why someone would post that comment. You clearly stated (in the 'Um' post) that you were asked to do it for a paper on a whim. I am glad that this comment doesn't affect your feelings on posting anymore, because it would be upsetting if you stopped.
I hope I don't sound too cheesy/like a creep, but I wanted to share this.
Thanks
Leslie, I agree with the three previous commenters. (Hey, does this mean you have FOUR loyal readers? SCORE!)
I think the issue is that this anonymous person has become overly attached to his/her beloved roller derby and takes it personal when someone who is considered "other" steps into his/her realm. It's very common. Yet still, it is rude. I think it's funny that the comment began with "Pardon me if I'm being rude, but..." Everyone knows that anything said right before a "but" used in such a context is supposed to be ignored, as the but means that they really mean the opposite.
I think the fact that this him/her person was saying you were somehow being unfair to the existing players is ridiculous. Clearly they would have authorized having a reporter in their midst, unless it was some undercover operation. Clearly they knew this was for a feature story, and I'm sure they were amused by your particular experience.
Boo on "anonymous" for trying to ruin the fun. There's always got to be one asshole trying to spoil it for everyone!
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