A little off topic, but I still don't understand the logic behind the "Ride for Dad" event. If I have my facts straight: in order to raise money/awareness for prostate cancer a bunch of people are going to ride around needlessly, as in they aren't actually traveling anywhere, on motorcycles further polluting the air and destroying the atmosphere? Not sure if increasing the risks of skin and lung cancer is the best way to fight another form of cancer.
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A little off topic, but I still don't understand the logic behind the "Ride for Dad" event. If I have my facts straight: in order to raise money/awareness for prostate cancer a bunch of people are going to ride around needlessly, as in they aren't actually traveling anywhere, on motorcycles further polluting the air and destroying the atmosphere? Not sure if increasing the risks of skin and lung cancer is the best way to fight another form of cancer.
Yeah because 2000 or so bikes on the road for one day are going to make such a huge dent in air pollution versus how much money for research in brings in?
Ride for Dad is great event in that it brings out a lot of people and everyone has a good time all for a very worthy cause.
Oh no doubt it is a great cause and I'm sure the overall impact of the pollution isn't extreme. Just seems like a flawed concept. You'd think they could've thought up a better way to raise money for their cause that didn't in some way, regardless of what scale, contribute to the very illness they are trying to stop.
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Nac Mac Feegle
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They're bikers. They'll be out riding on their hogs and giving the universe a miniscule increase in cancer risk whether the Ride for Dad happens or not. Might as well make good use out of their cruisin' time.
Buck Aki Berg
Done with this place
At least they're raising money, more than we can say for the guys who grow mustaches to "raise awareness" about cancer.
MHJS
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Buck Aki Berg
Done with this place
Good stuff!
Unfortunately, for every guy out there actually pulling money in, there's a handful who just opt to not shave, then run around telling everyone about how they're "doing Movember" and patting themselves on the back for it.
Qward
Because! That's why!
There is a difference between a random "oh for F sakes!" when the other team scores and a chant "f you heatley!"
ChocolateLeclaire
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I hope the RSU is taking notes on how to create an event from @BringBackLee
Looks MUCH better organized than anything they've ever done.
Looks MUCH better organized than anything they've ever done.
PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
I don't see how, it's just a word. I just don't get why people are upset over words, they're just a collection of sounds that we've invented to give meaning to something else. The only power they have is a power we gave them. If they chanted "Fudge u heatley" it would mean the exact same thing as the other word, in fact everyone hearing it would know what they're truly saying. I don't understand how that's any better.
Without context a word loses all power, but a word that isn't a curse word can be even more devastatingly hurtful to someone with a shift in context.
Not trying to direct this at you, this is just always something that's bugged me.
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ChocolateLeclaire
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They are a recent edition. This was all the brainchild of a singular Sens fan. They're just glomming on.
Inf4mous0ne
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It's just a group of sens fans. We discuss sens topics much like on this forum through fb page or website. They've organized bingo trips, sens game trips, etc and meet up together. It's just a way to meet new people who are sens fans essentially.
Events like the rally are just open to everyone, and is a way of meeting other sens fans/group members and showing team spirit.
I am in the fb group and have made numerous sens videos like the one below to pump up fans and support the team. I am not as involved as others as I am in Toronto, but I still respect what the people do, and most of them seem really nice.
I like HFboards as well, but don't really like the negativity that stems from some of the posters here to other sens fans. It's just for fun everyone, calm down lol
At least they get involved, and to your point can be there to take notes
Qward
Because! That's why!
If it is just a word why feel the need to chant it?
"Heatley sucks!" is just as effective. Why do I have to explain to my child what bad words are because you cannot act with some dignity?
Maybe your opinion will change when you mature a little and have kids of your own.
Lehnsanity
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PeterSidorkiewicz
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Now that they're paired with the Sens organization I'm sure the Sens won't want them having the F word in their chants.
I don't see the big deal either way, but it just seems better to not use the F word in chants. Europe seems more laissez faire as I've seen picture of people bringing massive penis signs in which the opposing mascot sign eats.
I don't see the big deal either way, but it just seems better to not use the F word in chants. Europe seems more laissez faire as I've seen picture of people bringing massive penis signs in which the opposing mascot sign eats.
BondraTime
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People are really defending starting chants with "**** ***" in it? That has nothing to do with being an adult, or words just being words. It is clearly a word that is not received by everyone, and for good reason. There is zero need to act like belligerent *******s in front of other people to "fire up your team". It's actually laughable.
Like previous posters have said, chants are 100% perfect, no need in adding curse words for, I'm not sure whats the best way to put it, added umph...?
Same goes with a choice word in the context of the game between yourself and friends. It is obviously going to happen, and is fine. Of course you are going to hear select language in a stadium of 15,000. There is no need to try and make yourself heard by screaming curse words to get noticed. It's childish, rude, and looks extremely negative upon those who partake.
Like previous posters have said, chants are 100% perfect, no need in adding curse words for, I'm not sure whats the best way to put it, added umph...?
Same goes with a choice word in the context of the game between yourself and friends. It is obviously going to happen, and is fine. Of course you are going to hear select language in a stadium of 15,000. There is no need to try and make yourself heard by screaming curse words to get noticed. It's childish, rude, and looks extremely negative upon those who partake.
PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
Its the word they chose to use.
Just because I have a different philosophy on language than you do doesn't mean I lack maturity. Also it could easily be argued that believing others need to conform to one's own moral code is more immature than the live and let live approach that i employ
PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
Its also an event where young men go and get drunk. Perhaps if you don't want your family to hear it you should keep them at home. Or perhaps just stop caring and enjoy the game
YouGotAStuGoing
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It's pretty self-centered to assume everyone should cater to your wants when you're in a crowd of 18,000+.
PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
Exactly my stand point. Im not going to go to a game and chant "**** u heatley", i find it tacky. But if somebody wants to do it, and they enjoy it power to them. Im not a fan of it, but they have every right to do it.
BondraTime
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Its the word they chose to use.
Just because I have a different philosophy on language than you do doesn't mean I lack maturity. Also it could easily be argued that believing others need to conform to one's own moral code is more immature than the live and let live approach that i employ
It isn't one's own moral code. When you are with friends, and by yourself it is perfectly fine. When you are around others it should not be fine. There is a reason movies are rated for language, and schools, employers, etc. do not allow language. It is based on the premise that it should not be taught to young children and adolescents, and not used in civilized/professional environments. I'm of the opinion that you should act accordingly when in a public environment, which a sporting stadium certainly is. You get tossed for using excessive language in excess in the stadium where I live.
