Meta: Wolverine Devotee
Where has WD been? Just checked his posting history and he has only commented twice in the past 2 weeks.
He's still top 5 in points here and assuredly still on top of Michigan sports and apparel.
Is everything ok with him, i appreciate his posts and love of all things Michigan.
November 8th, 2017 at 4:20 PM ^
I agree with this - it's especially clear for those of us who like & follow the non-revenue sports. Does WD get a bit emotional & self-righteous at times? Sure - but then, his strongest critics are generally much more obnoxious, even at their best, than he ever is.
That's more than out-weighed by the amount of passion & level of detail he brings in terms of helping cover sports that don't make the front page. I know not everyone gets all that excited about the fact that the field hockey team just pulled off a Big Ten double & is the #3 seed nationally, but I think it's pretty damn cool, and one of the best parts about MGoBlog to me is that there is a neat little subculture of people who can talk knowledgeably about things like that. WD has been a big contributor to that subculture over the years, and I value his voice when he's around.
November 8th, 2017 at 4:51 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 5:43 PM ^
Exactly. If I got treated the same way he does, I sure as hell wouldn't keep posting here. I don't understand why it is that everyone thinks it's so cool to rip on the guy. I made a post before about him being bullied and that is still the case. Just look at a lot of the responses in this thread. It's like their moms never told them the old addage of "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
For a group of people that like to hold themselves over others as being better, I would have to disagree that they are. His treatment is really a blackeye on this blog.
TL:DR: a lot of people are a dick to him.
November 8th, 2017 at 7:11 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 6:03 PM ^
He absolutely deserves credit for keeping up-to-date about the non-revenue sports and pointing out their successes. I can take or leave his rants, but he absolutely does care about Michigan (to what degree and the healthiness of it I'm not so sure) and it's weird that shitting on him regardless of content is a cottage industry around here.
November 9th, 2017 at 12:04 PM ^
Found WD's other accounts....
November 9th, 2017 at 12:04 PM ^
Found WD's other accounts....
November 8th, 2017 at 7:57 PM ^
.... at the time of my reading this thread, WD has 60 dummy accounts for upvoting himself.
November 9th, 2017 at 6:49 AM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:03 PM ^
Board became a pretty dark place. Here's to hoping we (and WD) are on the upswing the next 3 weeks
November 8th, 2017 at 7:31 PM ^
That would make sense. I know I had to stay away for a while because it was so negative.
November 8th, 2017 at 4:04 PM ^
Cue another "Hi WD!" in 3...2...1...
November 8th, 2017 at 4:06 PM ^
Keep posting in every thread. Glad to see the value you have added to this discussion.
November 8th, 2017 at 4:09 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:22 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:28 PM ^
Yes, he may have his downfalls, but unlike you, he actually posts some interesting Michigan updates.
There is a saying, quality over quantity. One applies to you, the other, him.
November 8th, 2017 at 4:44 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:50 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:57 PM ^
Akshully there are 5.
This kind:
November 8th, 2017 at 5:24 PM ^
5 types...
There's the hookers and blow category.
November 8th, 2017 at 7:13 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 8:41 PM ^
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Guilty.
November 8th, 2017 at 4:46 PM ^
Are you sure you meant "downfalls"? Or maybe downside was what you were going for?
November 8th, 2017 at 6:25 PM ^
You're kidding, right? You actually just said "quality over quantity" when speaking about WD? Good Lord. Are you forgetting the daily apparel threads?
November 8th, 2017 at 5:18 PM ^
No he does not post anything of substance here, unless you consider threads about shoes and clothes to be interesting. I will take Putin guy over wd anytime thanks.
November 9th, 2017 at 12:06 PM ^
See the funny thing is you are fooled by him. He follows UM twitter accounts and then poaches their tweets and comes here and posts as if it is his own. He is a poacher and nothing more.
November 9th, 2017 at 12:06 PM ^
See the funny thing is you are fooled by him. He follows UM twitter accounts and then poaches their tweets and comes here and posts as if it is his own. He is a poacher and nothing more.
November 8th, 2017 at 5:06 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:04 PM ^
Is odd he is no longer a fixture on these boards, while he is over the top at times I don't understand why anyone has a problem with him. The guy loves Michigan, good for him that he has a passion and can follow it as closely as he does.
November 8th, 2017 at 4:10 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:20 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:24 PM ^
Ya shouldn't a done that, he's just a boy
Poor little feller
November 8th, 2017 at 4:53 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 5:03 PM ^
Isn't he like 20 or something too? Who didn't think they were the center of the universe at 20.
The way some people go after him isn't any different than playground bullying. There are a few real contributors here that have been "run off" over the last few years by the funny people who make 70% of the comments.
November 8th, 2017 at 5:27 PM ^
It's called life. If you act like a douche, people will call you out on it. He gets defenders here because his critics are harsh, but if he didn't act like a little douche there would be no reason to defend him because he would get left alone. I don't get all of the people here that go out of there way to defend him actling like the kid doesnt bring it on himself. The community here has changed and is a pain in the ass, but they don't go at people without reason. Being 21 doesn't excuse that behavior, not even beiong the owner of this blog will get you off. Look what happened here when Brian made an off taste MSU joke, but somehow that kid is above reproach for some of you, its just weird.
November 8th, 2017 at 7:04 PM ^
In no way, shape, or form is MGoBlog "life." It's an internet chat forum dedicated - for the most part - to the whims of 18-22 year olds (and - occasionally - kids between the ages of 14-17...and Detroit sports).
Unfortunately, too many posters treat MGoBlog like it is life. A lot of people here - posters, responders, and readers - act as though they have some dominion over the site. There is an "MGoBlog Aristocracy" persona that many posters take on here, which is honestly really creepy. Those that think MGoBlog is life need to take a step back, realize most of us are discussing sports, and get some perspective.
If you don't like a poster, ignore them. If you don't like a thread, don't click on it. And - if you feel someone has crossed an unwritten ethical line - report them to the mods. Otherwise, chill out or get some space from the digital universe for a bit.
November 9th, 2017 at 7:31 AM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 6:08 PM ^
To me, it was all about the apparel threads when Michigan was leaving Adidas.Those felt like Israel-Palestine debates turned up to 11.
That said, there are LOTS of shitposts around here, especially during the end of the Hoke/Brandon era, and for better or for worse his email was significant enough to warrant mention in a book. I mean, he could have handled it better, but I didn't fault him too much for being excited about that.
November 8th, 2017 at 7:13 PM ^
November 9th, 2017 at 8:13 AM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 4:43 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 5:26 PM ^
Par for the course if you're 20-ish. Don't most teenagers and young adults think they're invincible know-it-alls?
November 8th, 2017 at 5:45 PM ^
November 8th, 2017 at 8:48 PM ^
I'm glad (embarrassed?) I made it this far in the thread to share one with you.