Metro United

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: We have an offer. And others we are considering.

Still waiting on making a decision?

Why do you think anyone here cares?

Why do you have to be so rude?! Unnecessary

I have to agree. If anyone is sitting on an offer, that's on them. MU may move on, but belittling people and being unwelcoming, here or in person, never does anything valuable for anyone. Not every question is from a troll. I think MU parents need to lighten up. This anxiety is common, especially if parents are considering a move from one program to another because change can be scary.

Before anyone pounces, I am an MU parent, and I confirmed my offer.

Congratulations, but aren't you a little old?

Seriously folks, this is becoming way too common - people using "I, we, our" to describe activities that their kids do, and they watch. It's really weird actually.

It's not weird given the cantankerous nature of this and previous Spirit threads. I have asked questions and had parents who self-identify as Spirit/MU respond with venom. Maybe those people left; maybe they didn't.

As for you childishly picking on the grammar of "my" vs "my DD's" offer, I think that's what's weird. Since I write the check and I drive her to practice, I'm still a part of the process.

yeah ... but you really shouldn't be. writing checks and driving our kids is what parents do to be supportive of our kids' pursuits. it is their thing. we parents had our turn and by constantly saying "my" and "we" you sound like you are not ready to let go of your glory days. may not be the truth but that is how it comes across no matter what the sport or activity.

You are reading way too much into it. There are plenty of parents that live vicariously through their kids but for you to assume that over one little pronoun in one post is overinterpreting. You don't know me. Let it go, and move on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: We have an offer. And others we are considering.

Still waiting on making a decision?

Why do you think anyone here cares?

Why do you have to be so rude?! Unnecessary

I have to agree. If anyone is sitting on an offer, that's on them. MU may move on, but belittling people and being unwelcoming, here or in person, never does anything valuable for anyone. Not every question is from a troll. I think MU parents need to lighten up. This anxiety is common, especially if parents are considering a move from one program to another because change can be scary.

Before anyone pounces, I am an MU parent, and I confirmed my offer.

Congratulations, but aren't you a little old?

Seriously folks, this is becoming way too common - people using "I, we, our" to describe activities that their kids do, and they watch. It's really weird actually.

It's not weird given the cantankerous nature of this and previous Spirit threads. I have asked questions and had parents who self-identify as Spirit/MU respond with venom. Maybe those people left; maybe they didn't.

As for you childishly picking on the grammar of "my" vs "my DD's" offer, I think that's what's weird. Since I write the check and I drive her to practice, I'm still a part of the process.

DP. What I find weird is that an MU parent would, apparently, keep finding oneself at odds with Spirit and now MU parents. Why would a parent respond with venom over a simple question? That’s not common unless the “question” is posed in an otherwise inflammatory or derogatory way. There was a self proclaimed Spirit parent here who dedicated their life to ripping on Spirit. That person caused much strife on these boards and vowed to leave each year, yet somehow remained to keep bashing, over and over. I trust that wasn’t you, as you said you accepted an MU offer.

Completely in agreement with you over the contentiousness that exists on this website, and not just for MU. There are lots of people with gripes here and it leads to an unhealthy environment, in many cases. I hope this new discussion finds our mentally troubled friend out the door to another club, and leaves this thread and other similar threads in the land of the rational and true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: We have an offer. And others we are considering.

Still waiting on making a decision?

Why do you think anyone here cares?

Why do you have to be so rude?! Unnecessary

I have to agree. If anyone is sitting on an offer, that's on them. MU may move on, but belittling people and being unwelcoming, here or in person, never does anything valuable for anyone. Not every question is from a troll. I think MU parents need to lighten up. This anxiety is common, especially if parents are considering a move from one program to another because change can be scary.

Before anyone pounces, I am an MU parent, and I confirmed my offer.

Congratulations, but aren't you a little old?

Seriously folks, this is becoming way too common - people using "I, we, our" to describe activities that their kids do, and they watch. It's really weird actually.

It's not weird given the cantankerous nature of this and previous Spirit threads. I have asked questions and had parents who self-identify as Spirit/MU respond with venom. Maybe those people left; maybe they didn't.

As for you childishly picking on the grammar of "my" vs "my DD's" offer, I think that's what's weird. Since I write the check and I drive her to practice, I'm still a part of the process.

DP. What I find weird is that an MU parent would, apparently, keep finding oneself at odds with Spirit and now MU parents. Why would a parent respond with venom over a simple question? That’s not common unless the “question” is posed in an otherwise inflammatory or derogatory way. There was a self proclaimed Spirit parent here who dedicated their life to ripping on Spirit. That person caused much strife on these boards and vowed to leave each year, yet somehow remained to keep bashing, over and over. I trust that wasn’t you, as you said you accepted an MU offer.

Completely in agreement with you over the contentiousness that exists on this website, and not just for MU. There are lots of people with gripes here and it leads to an unhealthy environment, in many cases. I hope this new discussion finds our mentally troubled friend out the door to another club, and leaves this thread and other similar threads in the land of the rational and true.

I can't tell how you will take this, but the constant back and forth over pronouns is the type of "snipping" I'm talking about. How many posts now over nothing? And even your post with the whole "I trust it wasn't you.". I'm sorry, but there is a continual defensiveness that sometimes comes across as downright hostility that continues to control the tone of the thread.

[Anonymous]

And maybe you are right that it is a forum problem.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: We have an offer. And others we are considering.

Still waiting on making a decision?

Why do you think anyone here cares?

Why do you have to be so rude?! Unnecessary

I have to agree. If anyone is sitting on an offer, that's on them. MU may move on, but belittling people and being unwelcoming, here or in person, never does anything valuable for anyone. Not every question is from a troll. I think MU parents need to lighten up. This anxiety is common, especially if parents are considering a move from one program to another because change can be scary.

Before anyone pounces, I am an MU parent, and I confirmed my offer.

Congratulations, but aren't you a little old?

Seriously folks, this is becoming way too common - people using "I, we, our" to describe activities that their kids do, and they watch. It's really weird actually.

It's not weird given the cantankerous nature of this and previous Spirit threads. I have asked questions and had parents who self-identify as Spirit/MU respond with venom. Maybe those people left; maybe they didn't.

As for you childishly picking on the grammar of "my" vs "my DD's" offer, I think that's what's weird. Since I write the check and I drive her to practice, I'm still a part of the process.

DP. What I find weird is that an MU parent would, apparently, keep finding oneself at odds with Spirit and now MU parents. Why would a parent respond with venom over a simple question? That’s not common unless the “question” is posed in an otherwise inflammatory or derogatory way. There was a self proclaimed Spirit parent here who dedicated their life to ripping on Spirit. That person caused much strife on these boards and vowed to leave each year, yet somehow remained to keep bashing, over and over. I trust that wasn’t you, as you said you accepted an MU offer.

Completely in agreement with you over the contentiousness that exists on this website, and not just for MU. There are lots of people with gripes here and it leads to an unhealthy environment, in many cases. I hope this new discussion finds our mentally troubled friend out the door to another club, and leaves this thread and other similar threads in the land of the rational and true.

I can't tell how you will take this, but the constant back and forth over pronouns is the type of "snipping" I'm talking about. How many posts now over nothing? And even your post with the whole "I trust it wasn't you.". I'm sorry, but there is a continual defensiveness that sometimes comes across as downright hostility that continues to control the tone of the thread.

As I mentioned, I’m a different poster and my response was not defensive, just an observation. It seems you like to read into things a bit instead of taking the comments at face value. There’s no hostility there. The first step to fixing the issues you speak of is to be circumspect when you post and to realize that your previous interactions may have been part of the problem.

[Anonymous]

I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

What’s your point? I don’t see how anything was proven in that last exchange

[Anonymous]

And the last few posts are why travel soccer and EVERY other kids sport is a political nightmare. Who cares what club you are moving to? Who cares if I use 'I', 'We', 'She', 'He'...a

At the end of the day it doesn't matter, won't get your kid on a better team, won't help your kid play in college, won't make you a better person, won't create positive environments..

Parents in particular are the problem. Not the forum. The forum, any forum, just allows the natural insecurities and personality defects to show.

Just relax and support your kid. Enjoy the process and watching your kid and kids around them grow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: We have an offer. And others we are considering.

Still waiting on making a decision?

Why do you think anyone here cares?

Why do you have to be so rude?! Unnecessary

The point is there is little value in reporting a decision one way or another on this forum. Reporting a no decision is even less informative.

Mainly, it is anonymous so we don't know who anyone really is, we don't know the age group etc. It is frankly just a useless update.

And on top of it, it is a personal decision. Wherever you choose to go is up to you and your DD. It isn't really a question that was asked that needed to be answered. Your decisions are your own and they don't need to be shared or defended here. In short, nobody on this forum cares. Does that mean that MU parents don't care? No, but this is not the place for anyone to share, discuss or base a decision on.

That no decision has been made yet is only important to and evident to the coaches at this point.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

What’s your point? I don’t see how anything was proven in that last exchange

That we need to tone down the aggressive posts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

What’s your point? I don’t see how anything was proven in that last exchange

That we need to tone down the aggressive posts.

Sorry, there was nothing aggressive about the exchange you referred to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

What’s your point? I don’t see how anything was proven in that last exchange

That we need to tone down the aggressive posts.

Sorry, there was nothing aggressive about the exchange you referred to.

Argue much?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

What’s your point? I don’t see how anything was proven in that last exchange

That we need to tone down the aggressive posts.

Sorry, there was nothing aggressive about the exchange you referred to.

Sorry, but that you say that is exactly what's wrong with the way you post. You don't even know you are being abrasive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

What’s your point? I don’t see how anything was proven in that last exchange

That we need to tone down the aggressive posts.

Sorry, there was nothing aggressive about the exchange you referred to.

Sorry, but that you say that is exactly what's wrong with the way you post. You don't even know you are being abrasive.

I think you just don’t handle other opinions very well. This is just based on the responses. It’s not a personal thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know you are a different poster. If you thought I was aging you were the same, I wasn't. It doesn't change the fact that you keep proving my point over and over.

What’s your point? I don’t see how anything was proven in that last exchange

That we need to tone down the aggressive posts.

Sorry, there was nothing aggressive about the exchange you referred to.

Sorry, but that you say that is exactly what's wrong with the way you post. You don't even know you are being abrasive.

I think you just don’t handle other opinions very well. This is just based on the responses. It’s not a personal thing.

Opinions are like mouths...and no, it's not personal. It IS rude.