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Post by KingHutt on Jan 10, 2005 22:53:39 GMT -5
Uh, Darren, what's up with the attitude lately? There's more attention than ever being paid to the possibility of the Jets returning and you seem to want to insult people realizing this. To wit: Jan. 10, News section: Funny how more media are getting on board now that it is the "cool" thing to do. A stampede of Winnipeggers go down to Grand Forks and all of the sudden we have believers that the NHL can return to Winnipeg. Unreal. What about 20 months ago when JetsOwner.com predicted this landscape? Oh, I forgot, we were just loonies living in a pipe dream.
Dec. 23 "I am growing tired of the people that want to finally realize that the climate is right for a Winnipeg re-birth into the NHL. They act like all of this is a big surprise. We knew an arena was coming, we knew a economic lockout was looming and we know we have the best hockey fans on earth. So why is all of this just beginning to dawn on some people! "
I'm glad you kept the torch burning here for the Jets, but all this snide crap isn't helping bring back the Jets. When they do come back, I hope it's a celebration and not a lot of I-told-you-sos. Personally, I'm glad people are getting on board. The alternative is that no one cares or believes.
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Post by WPGisNHL on Jan 10, 2005 23:26:12 GMT -5
Did not notice this until this thread was created but I would have to agree with the point.
All bandwagon jumpers should be "helped on board" without questions being asked. As irritating as it is to listen to people who said "it will never happen" change their tune now because more and more think it will happen, it only strengthens the drive.
Just wait until someone who can make this happen or can help to make this happen makes a substantial positive comment. Our "favourite" radio station will be on it like stink on a skunk faster than you can blink making comments that will make us all puke.
This website and all the efforts that have been made have done wonders to this point.
Make some room on the bandwagon because there are going to be a lot more people wanting to jump on in the near future!
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Post by Darren Ford on Jan 10, 2005 23:36:54 GMT -5
Hey guys
I think you are all taking this waaaaay to seriously. That's the problem with typed words rather than speech for communication. It provides no ability to decipher mood.
I spoke with Ted Wyman today. He never took my comments the wrong way so I am confused as to how you guys are taking it.
They are merely random comments about how some people couldn't see before and now, all of the sudden, they do. It's just a pat on the back for us long-time believers, that's all.
Rest assured, there's no attitude guys. Remember, I have said from the beginning the bandwagoners would come in truck loads. I am prepared.
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Post by hawker14 on Jan 10, 2005 23:39:00 GMT -5
true enough.
although i agree with darren regarding the media, it's important to realize that most non-media people jumping aboard are just becoming aware of the campaign and the site. they too had their hearts ripped out when the jets left, the world juniors just gave us the national stage for winnipeggers to start believing in the dream again.
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Post by KingHutt on Jan 11, 2005 0:24:20 GMT -5
re: your response, Darren. I appreciate your clarification and your efforts over the years. And I hope there's a lot more bandwagon jumping to come.
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Post by Y2Jets on Jan 11, 2005 0:58:48 GMT -5
woooooooo
GO JETS GO
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Post by jets4ever on Jan 11, 2005 1:08:49 GMT -5
[quote author=Guest-WPGisNHL link=board=ROTJ Make some room on the bandwagon because there are going to be a lot more people wanting to jump on in the near future![/quote] Let them all on board. The more there are, the more momentum there is.
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Post by Darren Ford on Jan 11, 2005 1:37:22 GMT -5
Absolutely. Lets paint the town white.
Crap, looks like the weather already did that. We'll add some red and blue then.
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Post by AO8/EM71 on Jan 11, 2005 1:40:31 GMT -5
haha, well said!!
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Post by jets4ever on Jan 11, 2005 1:49:53 GMT -5
Absolutely. Lets paint the town white. Crap, looks like the weather already did that. It's a sign from above. They're coming home.
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Post by Y2Jets on Jan 11, 2005 2:57:43 GMT -5
Niiice. Go Jets Go
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Post by sputnik on Jan 11, 2005 10:25:34 GMT -5
Hey guys I think you are all taking this waaaaay to seriously. That's the problem with typed words rather than speech for communication. It provides no ability to decipher mood. I spoke with Ted Wyman today. He never took my comments the wrong way so I am confused as to how you guys are taking it. They are merely random comments about how some people couldn't see before and now, all of the sudden, they do. It's just a pat on the back for us long-time believers, that's all. Rest assured, there's no attitude guys. Remember, I have said from the beginning the bandwagoners would come in truck loads. I am prepared. Saw the letter in the Sun today. Yeesh. Do the cause a favour, hire a spokesman who *knows* how to deal with people, and put a sock in it.
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Post by MB on Jan 11, 2005 12:23:54 GMT -5
With the tone of the comments and the wording I don't think there was any other way to take it...it said "I told you so" all over it. If I was new to this site, and those comments were the first thing I saw, I'd really question what this campaign was really about.
Who cares what people thought months ago...if they're on board, they're on board and that's a valuable thing...personal feelings have to be put aside for the greater goal.
I think we can all agree that Darren does a great job and deserves to be commended for his efforts, but if the comments were truly intended as a pat on the back to long time supporters then words need to be chosen more delicately.
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Post by Y2Jets on Jan 11, 2005 12:40:53 GMT -5
Oh god. STOP making things into a soap opera
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Post by As the Tude Turns on Jan 11, 2005 13:22:34 GMT -5
Did you read the Sun today?
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Post by OhBaby on Jan 11, 2005 13:44:15 GMT -5
no kidding. like lets make a big deal out of this. honestly i don't get the hype over this.
....go jets go.....everyone!
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Post by MB on Jan 11, 2005 17:04:54 GMT -5
I like the latest bit on the news page. Good job!
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Post by AO8/EM71 on Jan 11, 2005 17:20:32 GMT -5
Whhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaatever. I think you guys are wasting precious time making big such a big fuss about this!
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Post by Y2Jets on Jan 11, 2005 18:58:50 GMT -5
to clarify i was replying stop making a big soap opera what darren wrote, a simple "I told you so" Holy gee.
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