I know several of you think vulgarity is funny - mostly cussing and joke telling at events. Have to tell you that sitting in the stands and hearing this is rather uncomfortable. There are places to do that if you must, like private IM. To me, it's really inappropriate to do this at surf competitions where good sportsmanship is key. There are surfers psyching up for their heats, sometimes kids, and others who it offends. Thing is, you subject others to your mindset, not really taking into consideration how they feel about it. I'm telling you that hearing it as a new surfer made me think it was pretty tacky. To me, events are the highlight of what we work so hard for. A place to shine, to set examples and be admired, to also admire. There are ways of joke telling and carrying on without vulgarity. I remember someone on my team doing this because others at that event were. It's like the snowball effect - slowly starts, then several chime in until it's completely out of hand. Keep it clean, laugh plenty. It's all about respect.
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Dear Anonymous:
It is SurfWatch policy to not accept anonymous comments on most of our postings. Please feel free to comment again using your name, however, I believe Mari's intent was not to single out one individual, but to talk about it in general, as a whole issue. Thank you for reading SurfWatch.
great post Mari!! You Rock, I have really been enjoying your posts, keep it up!
Mari I am Loving your mail bag and I could not agree more! The more civil we are the less tension and stress for everyone. lets go have some fun.
Well said Mari! loving your posts too hun..keep up the good work!! (hopes it wasnt me she's on about!:) lol)
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