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<blockquote data-quote="ChrisC" data-source="post: 73723" data-attributes="member: 561"><p>Yes, very interesting quotes and contributions. I think there is an element of herd mentality here - but then I am prone to it myself, as with regard to J Walker for example <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/redface.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" data-shortname=":oops:" /> </p><p></p><p>I think we tend to set very high standards for our heroes, and I agree that we seem to need anti-heroes too. The point about Fergy's injury is well made, and we tend to forget such things very quickly. Does this make him a villain? I don't think so - but yes, he is coming up to an important year.</p><p></p><p>What seems clear is that the "default setting" for most (all?) of us is to criticise and think the worst - and that is fed by our negative and destructive media (here in the UK for sure!) It's a real effort to think the best of people - I for one fall too easily into cynicism and negativity.</p><p></p><p>A good news story like the one about Sam Gado working in a hospital is quite rare - but notice that he already felt that he had to "aim off" and counter the impression that his motives in doing it might be mixed. </p><p></p><p>We certainly have to be media-aware in our society today - and none more so than the sports-people, who necessarily find themselves thrust into the media spotlight. Maybe we should cut them some slack from time to time.</p><p></p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChrisC, post: 73723, member: 561"] Yes, very interesting quotes and contributions. I think there is an element of herd mentality here - but then I am prone to it myself, as with regard to J Walker for example :oops: I think we tend to set very high standards for our heroes, and I agree that we seem to need anti-heroes too. The point about Fergy's injury is well made, and we tend to forget such things very quickly. Does this make him a villain? I don't think so - but yes, he is coming up to an important year. What seems clear is that the "default setting" for most (all?) of us is to criticise and think the worst - and that is fed by our negative and destructive media (here in the UK for sure!) It's a real effort to think the best of people - I for one fall too easily into cynicism and negativity. A good news story like the one about Sam Gado working in a hospital is quite rare - but notice that he already felt that he had to "aim off" and counter the impression that his motives in doing it might be mixed. We certainly have to be media-aware in our society today - and none more so than the sports-people, who necessarily find themselves thrust into the media spotlight. Maybe we should cut them some slack from time to time. Chris [/QUOTE]
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