Players social media (regarding fans)........

[Rellyrell]

I’m not sure how many of you guys do this, but DM’ing players & voicing your opinions to them isn’t a good look at all (IMO). Not sure what the board’s opinion is on this, but I think it’s completely inappropriate for fans to “DM” players. (For example) kids are on Spring Break right now and we have fans DM’ing players that they should be back on campus “studying” instead of enjoying their break.

What are your guys thoughts on this?

Creep status. Agreed

 

[AUcane]

I’m not sure how many of you guys do this, but DM’ing players & voicing your opinions to them isn’t a good look at all (IMO). Not sure what the board’s opinion is on this, but I think it’s completely inappropriate for fans to “DM” players. (For example) kids are on Spring Break right now and we have fans DM’ing players that they should be back on campus “studying” instead of enjoying their break.

What are your guys thoughts on this?

Grown adults DMing random teenagers that they don't know is weird to me.

That said, I'm sure this **** happens EVERYWHERE.

 

[AllAboutTheU]

Weird ****. I don't even follow them on social media. I'll get any news that I need from the boards anyways. Not like I know any of them personally.

 

[B-LASH84]

I’m not sure how many of you guys do this, but DM’ing players & voicing your opinions to them isn’t a good look at all (IMO). Not sure what the board’s opinion is on this, but I think it’s completely inappropriate for fans to “DM” players. (For example) kids are on Spring Break right now and we have fans DM’ing players that they should be back on campus “studying” instead of enjoying their break.

What are your guys thoughts on this?

I never @ the player if I have anything critical to say

 

[MedleyCane]

Why is anyone surprised?
I mean, check out some of the posts on this board where people are sharing tweets from players pertaining to their personal issues?

 

[88]

Those fans need to get a life. But I mean, don't you expect crazy people to DM you when you're in a publicly visible position as they are? If it's really that damaging send those losers over to KKK schools to pose as their fans telling them to put the beer down and stop taking bags.

 

[TerragonSix]

Nothing wrong with giving young men good advice or wishing them luck. Just do it respectfully and tactfully.

I try to give young men good advice in my travels across America.

I don't DM players just because out of a 1000 things I need to do in my 80-90 hour work week, I don't have time in my life for that.

 

[DerekDohrman]

I'll start with this. I fully agree with your premise. People should not be contacting players/recruits like that. It's not a bad look. It's a HORRIBLE look. But people seriously suck. That isn't gonna stop anytime soon.

No one can control social media. The whole thing is an unmitigated disaster.

A couple more thoughts.

They chose to be on Social Media, right? This doesn't apply to all, but IMO the whole promoting their "brand", "respect my decision", "top 15 teams list" attitude as recruits just sets them up. You wanna be a celebrity and "up your followers", but you can't deal with the negative.

They all want to go to the league right? Get used to fans heckling. Again, social media creates an obviously larger opportunity for fans to voice opinions. Feelings hurt? Get off social media or develop thicker skin.

Oh, and they are 18-22 years old. They aren't young. They just lack life experience. I've had more than a few friends that age who gave their lives for their country without a second thought. Truly amazing what young people are capable of.

Life's tough, be tougher.

think this just about covers everything that needs to be said on this topic

 

[jerive31]

I’m not sure how many of you guys do this, but DM’ing players & voicing your opinions to them isn’t a good look at all (IMO). Not sure what the board’s opinion is on this, but I think it’s completely inappropriate for fans to “DM” players. (For example) kids are on Spring Break right now and we have fans DM’ing players that they should be back on campus “studying” instead of enjoying their break.

What are your guys thoughts on this?

I cringe at this. I'll admit I didn't think this could be a thing, but now that you're mentioning it, it gives me second hand embarrassment as a fan. Really hope the players are able to block this nonsense out both in the app and mentally.

 

[Dhatguy]

CIS posters should be the last ones talking about fans DM’n players on Twitter or other social media. Y’all literally be stalking these boys twitter early as sophomores in high school under the guise of recruiting.

 

[caneworld]

Why follow any stranger on social media?
I don't get it...

 

[Geddy Lee]

Why is anyone surprised?
I mean, check out some of the posts on this board where people are sharing tweets from players pertaining to their personal issues?

This. I don’t give a **** what N’Kosi Perry or DJ Dallas is doing in their spare time. Bunch of creepasses on this board and out there in the world.

 

[The Franchise]

In case you haven’t noticed reading these boards for so many years, most “fans” have an IQ slightly above congealed bacon fat.

 

[mirvin88]

I’m not sure how many of you guys do this, but DM’ing players & voicing your opinions to them isn’t a good look at all (IMO). Not sure what the board’s opinion is on this, but I think it’s completely inappropriate for fans to “DM” players. (For example) kids are on Spring Break right now and we have fans DM’ing players that they should be back on campus “studying” instead of enjoying their break.

What are your guys thoughts on this?

Creepy as ****

 

[bes628]

Really god **** Lame

 

[SoFlaSmitty]

I follow them to watch the trash talk. I will never comment on their stuff or send them a message. Now their hot sisters or moms Im sliding in.

 

[AL CANE]

I’m not sure how many of you guys do this, but DM’ing players & voicing your opinions to them isn’t a good look at all (IMO). Not sure what the board’s opinion is on this, but I think it’s completely inappropriate for fans to “DM” players. (For example) kids are on Spring Break right now and we have fans DM’ing players that they should be back on campus “studying” instead of enjoying their break.

What are your guys thoughts on this?

It's ridiculous. To be honest, if I were in a position to advise these kids, I would tell them all to make their profiles private. Can't just have random fans watching your every move and have the ability to communicate with you directly.

 

[Dingaan1828]

It's lazy and classless.

I personally send handwritten letters directly to their dorms explaining my personal expectations for each player. Well the projected starters at least.

I was going to do the same thing (small world), but instead, I spent the time sorting my extensive collection of toasted bread from around the world.

 

[Dingaan1828]

People are no more fvcked up than they ever were. But, social media empowers people to display the weirdest parts of there nature.

 

[kryptonite]

I’m not sure how many of you guys do this, but DM’ing players & voicing your opinions to them isn’t a good look at all (IMO). Not sure what the board’s opinion is on this, but I think it’s completely inappropriate for fans to “DM” players. (For example) kids are on Spring Break right now and we have fans DM’ing players that they should be back on campus “studying” instead of enjoying their break.

What are your guys thoughts on this?

Any opinion other than "don't DM kids" is the wrong opinion.