12-30-2018, 05:14 PM
(12-30-2018, 04:11 PM)BengalsRocker Wrote: I guess you didn't read the part I wrote about the Reds.
I did take matters/actions/feelings in my own hands.
I stopped traveling, spending money, and eventually became apathetic to the point where my fandom ceased to exist.
That toxicity created by the franchise resulted in a lost supporter of the team.
So I'd like to still be a fan of the Bengals but they make it really difficult.
Understand now?
Just like you and your theories which sound condescending by the way.
If you do not wish to hear fans displeasure in this team(whining)you can remove yourself from reading posts.
To some this place can be an outlet and theraputic of sorts.
Do you not agree with medical studies that venting and showing displeasure can be healthy instead of smiling and taking the full load of negative thoughts?
I'm not going to lie about my feelings.
Being apathetic about the situation is more my style.
I'm just not ready to be there yet.
If I sound condescending its because I have repeatedly stated that you dont have to be happy about it, or take it. But the point was made by the OP that there is a toxicity currently surrounding this team. I said fan negativity is contributing to that, which I find hard for anyone to dispute. You said being apathetic is your style. My style is to look for solutions to the problem at hand. Therefore, if the problem at hand is toxicity, and fans contribute to that with negativity, doesn't the solution seem to be to reduce fan negativity as a method of response to the displeasure we all feel with the direction of the team?
I hate the direction the team has taken, but I refuse to be part of the toxicity by constantly whining about the same things incessantly that we have zero control over. All that whining does is contribute to the overall negative feelings.
