Let's recap:
I was invited here by Drake because he felt this place could use the knowledge & info I brought to SD & to his articles. Drake wound up rarely posting himself after reading the board
On Twitter I was asked by
@Wild to contribute & bring news to the forum & because I respected how he asked & how he cared about a sense of community in MMA that was positive instead of negative, I was very happy to agree.
As I mentioned, I get a lot of credit for posting actual credible info that backs up how badly UFC pays its fighters (including two ex-UFC champs that wanted the info for their management), but lack of reading comprehension of a few members (or just avoidance of truth) seems to miraculously skip over that.
I been paid for my MMA business insight, been labeled by Meltzer as "one of the smarter people" that covers the industry, been lauded by SBJ & John Nash from BE for my work/insights.
I tried bringing members here, several that I deal with regularly that would add credibility to the board & help
@Wild with his initial mission of a "community".
They all declined but
@MyrddinWild
Sadly call-out threads & constant trolling is the opposite of a community & others have seen it before signing on & several members have left or have stated they are about to.
Not because a few nitwits have reading issues with my post, but (according to them) how a few members make everything negative.
The idea of "community" is a great one & I applaud
@Wild for it & appreciate
@BirdWatcher for trying his best, but the mission statement seems to be derailed.
I was asked & did my best & brought content/news/discussion that was expected.
But a few loud members just want "UFC SUCKS BRAH" type post & sadly that has been the downfall of every MMA discussion board.
The fact that this thread exist is backing up my point
oh & yes I am pissed I confused Bucky Dent with Fred Stanley in the BB trivia too -
Have a good one & this is the last & only thing I will say on the topic .
I thank the more cerebral members in advance & to the others .....
I TAKE THE HIGH ROAD