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  1. PseudoSABR
    Nothing like fighting the righteous twitter mob...with righteousness. At least you don't change, my friend.
  2. PseudoSABR
    That's optimistic with you thinking we'll contend next year.
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    Look, you don't get to form a mob (Milwaukee ovation) to oppose a mob (twitter backlash to Hader) if eliminating mobness is truly your goal (because it isn't). As I tried to point out, there were mob-empowered racists for decades; and now (just now, like this year) there are mobs of twitterers who don't lynch, but demand apologies and contrition to oppose the racist/homophobic mob mentality that leads to tweets such as the ones being criticized. And the mob to opposing the critical-of-racist-mob is somehow a lesser crime. Give me a break. Honestly, I'm sensing a lot of white-guy snowflakeness in the backlash to the backlash. (We shouldn't be too harsh on the privileged white teenage males...oh their delicate sensibilities being asked to own up to what they said/felt/published). And sadly Carole's response went unresponded to--that we shouldn't just assume contrition here. There's nothing to suggest that these guys' hearts have changed as opposed to their business acumen. I'll say again, when there are no racist tweets with which to rally around, the crazy twitter mob will die out. The racist mob existed for decades if not centuries. (And heck if racist are continually persecuted by a mob; GOOD!)
  4. PseudoSABR
    Well, some people are racist *******s, and other righteous *******s. In my mind, both suck, but one is clearly more shameful.
  5. PseudoSABR
    That they got anything for Lynn is worthy of praise.
  6. PseudoSABR
    Online bullying could also characterize, you know, sending out racist tweets and the like.
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    De Jong was Seattle's number 28 prospect according to mlb.com.
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    Right. And they aren't being forced to do it. They're doing it because it's not only the decent thing, it's the smart thing given their public profile.
  11. PseudoSABR
    But the mob is on the otherside as well, no? The standing ovation in Milwaukee? The mob has been on the side of racists so long, that somehow we are troubled when the mob stands against it. Jeeze. Zero tolerance here is just some public shaming. Not lynching. Not these players losing their jobs. (The Disney decision not withstanding). If Zero tolerance is just this, so what? The mob is always ugly, zero tolerance is always ugly. Agreed. But this is not the hill to die on for those causes. I think they will erode, especially when people stop tweeting racist crap. This isn't an identity thing, this is an action thing. When the action stops, there's nothing to rally around.
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    Most extreme reaction possible? Are we lynching them? No. Pretty sure they can use the same water fountain as us, as well. (I can do hyperbole too is the point) They are being decryed publicly. They are face no criminal charges. No violence. Nothing which the targets of racism and sexism have faced. I didn't say crap like this in high school, and I'm at least a decade older (and was super active on the internet even then). And if people want to shame me for my use of "gay" and rarely "faggot" I definitely deserve it. Most people don't use social media to communicate such messages, no matter what their age is. (I think these tweets are a symptom of a culture and families that approve of such talk, we need not solely blame the individual, but yes we should forcefully disavow such talk.) That said, should it be such a big news story? Meh, probably not, but, historically, dominant culture has always shouted down this kind of talk in favor of he's a good guy, he didn't know any better, it was accidental, innocent racism. Accidental, innocent racism. That's what we're going with. Oi.
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    I see the mob mentality simply as system of cultural shift, it snow balls because, well, tweeting racist things is clearly wrong and easy to get on-board. I don't think it's in any way permanent, like racism, and sexism has been. (Not saying, that you Levi are grouped within the following, but I feel it needs to be said): Generally, that these guys are treated as victims is the ultimate state of snowflakeness. Give me a break. Their contrition should be tested; it will be painful, but not every teenagers was making tweets like these. There are levels of culpability, but the systemic culture that lead to such tweets needs to snuffed out. If there's a period of zero-tolerance for this kind of talk, tough-****. If it's prolonged over decades (like actual racism, and sexism), then let's talk.
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    I don't necessarily have much faith in humanity. I just think people who want to make money through their brand (or the potential of such) will get hip to where their liabilities lie.
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    Of tweeting racist, sexist things? Or of investigating racist, sexist tweets?
  16. PseudoSABR
    Though a bit too much like snowflake-enforcement, these recent 'investigations' will act as deterrence to future players and young men generally (and their parents). I think we should forgive these guys. But also: don't be a an asshat (or don't let your kid become one).
  17. PseudoSABR
    I, for one, am glad to see the Twins sell high on a controllable asset (esp. a bullpen piece). What's the old saying: better to sell to early than too late.
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    https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/07/d-backs-acquire-twins-eduardo-escobar-rumors-trade.html
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    Why not a three year deal; even with a team option for that third year.
  22. PseudoSABR
    As fan, you never will. We're guessing at the return, and Chief, in his guess, suggests he'd keep Gibson. I'm inclined to agree. Gibson is awesome now, but his track record isn't encouraging and will effect his return.
  23. PseudoSABR
    To be fair, do we ever know the alternative when they aren't traded?
  24. PseudoSABR
    Sure, that's true. But the Twins have an exclusive opportunity to extend him, not much money on the books, and a keen need for top and mid starting pitching. There's more value in keeping then you're letting on.
  25. PseudoSABR
    If the Twins are blown away by an offer for Gibson, I'm fine with trading him. But beyond that extending him over the offseason is looking pretty palatable. I wouldn't want to go very long in years. But something like 3/40 would be awesome, but probably too light.
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