Billyhoyle 1,988 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Please stick to giving your opinions on the topics in which you are experts. Leave opinions on public health to actual scientists and physicians. It's one thing for random people on twitter or forums to give their opinions, but some people actually trust your information. It should be obvious who this is directed toward. Thank You. Edited March 11, 2020 by Billyhoyle 2 1 CoachWrestling, jon and pamela reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 2,144 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 Yeah Willie is an idiot. His shtick was cute when he was at Flo and they reigned him in. now he just sounds like an idiot all the time. He threw away something great because of his fragile ego. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawrestler 98 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 Willie is downright irresponsible and should be ashamed. Anyone who has promoted him or given him legitimate awards for journalism (cough cough, National Wrestling Media Association) should condemn these foolish and dangerous takes. Embarrassing anyone can listen to this guy at this point. 1 1 jon and Housebuye reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klehner 397 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Billyhoyle said: Please stick to giving your opinions on the topics in which you are experts. Leave opinions on public health to actual scientists and physicians. It's one thing for random people on twitter or forums to give their opinions, but some people actually trust your information. It should be obvious who this is directed toward. Thank You. Why the hell would anyone listen to journalists, much less "wrestling journalists" for public health information? What kind of stupid is that? Don't turn to journalists or politician for information. Look up "argument from authority." The issue is not with the producer of media content: the problem is with the consumer of said content. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 I am genuinely curious why Pyles thinks the Democrats would do this to the country. Please weigh in Christian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 1 minute ago, klehner said: Why the hell would anyone listen to journalists, much less "wrestling journalists" for public health information? What kind of stupid is that? Don't turn to journalists or politician for information. Look up "argument from authority." The issue is not with the producer of media content: the problem is with the consumer of said content. By what he said, why would anyone bother checking in? He was so sure its nothing but partisan BS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawrestler 98 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 1 minute ago, russelscout said: I am genuinely curious why Pyles thinks the Democrats would do this to the country. Please weigh in Christian. Was this on their podcast or twitter or? I wanna read it lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyhoyle 1,988 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, klehner said: Why the hell would anyone listen to journalists, much less "wrestling journalists" for public health information? What kind of stupid is that? Don't turn to journalists or politician for information. Look up "argument from authority." The issue is not with the producer of media content: the problem is with the consumer of said content. Because most people are scientifically illiterate and if people in authority tell them something they often believe it. And by authority I don't mean the physician/scientist who actually knows what he's talking about-I mean the person whose podcast an average person listens to every day or the news broadcaster the average person watches on TV (neither of whom are qualified to understand virus spreads). 1 pamela reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, pawrestler said: Was this on their podcast or twitter or? I wanna read it lol Podcast. FRL yesterday. I wish Bratke and Askren would have let him go on about it but those two shut him down and changed the subject pretty damn quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 37 minutes ago, pawrestler said: Willie is downright irresponsible and should be ashamed. Anyone who has promoted him or given him legitimate awards for journalism (cough cough, National Wrestling Media Association) should condemn these foolish and dangerous takes. Embarrassing anyone can listen to this guy at this point. Yeah, but Willie is really smart. Just ask him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWrestling 317 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 Willie is, and has always been, an idiot. The logical fallacies he's using to boost his argument are laughable. Any institution, high school or beyond, who gave him a degree should be embarrassed. The lack of critical thinking is astonishing. I hope he reads this and responds so I can get a good laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,839 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, russelscout said: Yeah, but Willie is really smart. Just ask him. Not defending Willie here, I have no idea what he even says on this subject, but generally speaking are you smart? Just asking. For a friend, of course. :-) Edited March 11, 2020 by TBar1977 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, TBar1977 said: Not defending Willie here, I have no idea what he even says on this subject, but generally speaking are you smart? Just asking. For a friend, of course. :-) Of average intelligence. Why, did I ever say I was? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,839 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, russelscout said: Of average intelligence. Why, did I ever say I was? I don't recall you previously saying one way or the other. Thx for your answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, TBar1977 said: I don't recall you previously saying one way or the other. Thx for your answer. Well then I dont even know how the question is relevent. Could you explain it to me? I never claimed to be the greatest mind in anything where Willie does. I answered your question so if you could tell me why your question is relevent or why you asked, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! Edited March 11, 2020 by russelscout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon 158 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) . Edited March 11, 2020 by jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,839 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, russelscout said: Well then I dont even know how the question is relevent. Could you explain it to me? I never claimed to be the greatest mind in anything where Willie does. I answered your question so if you could tell me why your question is relevent or why you asked, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! You can't figure out why I asked? "Willuie is really smart. Just ask him" "Are you smart? Just asking." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, TBar1977 said: You can't figure out why I asked? "Willuie is really smart. Just ask him" "Are you smart? Just asking." When discussing RBY, I didn't ask you whether you did or did not stall as a wrestler because it is irrelevant. It's the same thing here. There is a subtle accusation being made when you put someone on the spot like that. You know that. So why do it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironmonkey 137 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, russelscout said: I am genuinely curious why Pyles thinks the Democrats would do this to the country. Please weigh in Christian. Just parroting what others are saying at this point. I have heard these same conspiracy theories since this started. Maybe they can have Alex Jones weigh in as a guest caller! 1 russelscout reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,839 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, russelscout said: When discussing RBY, I didn't ask you whether you did or did not stall as a wrestler because it is irrelevant. It's the same thing here. There is a subtle accusation being made when you put someone on the spot like that. You know that. So why do it? You did it to Willie and you ask why someone, jokingly I might add - something you were too obtuse to even notice, would jokingly do it to you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TBar1977 said: You did it to Willie and you ask why someone, jokingly I might add - something you were too obtuse to even notice, would jokingly do it to you? Its hard to tell tone Tbar. You're right though, and I should have given you the benefit of the doubt so I am sorry. Edited March 11, 2020 by russelscout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,839 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, TBar1977 said: Not defending Willie here, I have no idea what he even says on this subject, but generally speaking are you smart? Just asking. For a friend, of course. :-) 2 minutes ago, russelscout said: Its hard to tell tone Tbar. You're right though, and I should have given you the benefit of the doubt. Hard to tell my tone? Seriously? I am officially verklempt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russelscout 1,573 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 1 minute ago, TBar1977 said: Hard to tell my tone? Seriously? I am officially verklempt! seriously, my bad. 1 TBar1977 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Kong 23 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, ironmonkey said: Just parroting what others are saying at this point. I have heard these same conspiracy theories since this started. Maybe they can have Alex Jones weigh in as a guest caller! Jeez, I thought Pyles was the rational one. Gonna be hard to listen to him anymore. Nincompoop! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordNelson 541 Report post Posted March 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Billyhoyle said: Please stick to giving your opinions on the topics in which you are experts. Leave opinions on public health to actual scientists and physicians. It's one thing for random people on twitter or forums to give their opinions, but some people actually trust your information. It should be obvious who this is directed toward. Thank You. Why are protecting idiot consumers from themselves? Who are we China? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
