IMO there are multiple reasons why fans here have these constant “negative” vs “positive“ standoffs:
- This is an opinion forum. Which by definition means a variety of opinions will be offered on a variety of people and topics. As long as those opinions are within the rules, it’s all good. No one has to agree with anyone else’s opinions. Either way.
- Whether someone prefers the “positive” outlook or not, I do understand why many fans find it hard to “buy in” to a positive outlook. Nearly 3 decades of disappointment will do that to people.
- While other fans can’t stand hearing any negativity because it makes their enjoyment of a season or even a player harder. I get that too.
- I do understand why some fans tire of negativity. Some of our fans don’t like certain players, coaches or front office people and can get hung up on that alone. To the point it’s all they ever talk about. That can be tiresome but again, it’s an opinion forum. Not a pep squad.
Folks we should ALL be more tolerant of each other’s opinions around here. You don’t like something someone is saying, tell them where you disagree and why, then let it go.
IMO-THE most tiresome thing that happens on this forum are people attacking and insulting their fellow Cowboys fans because they disagree with their opinion. That to me is way more tiresome than negativity or cheerleading.
We can all do better.
Thank you!
And also consider that for the first time in 27 years some of us feel like we have a chance this year - to win it all. So sometimes we see things that we think could prevent us from getting there, like no run blocking, or poor red zone offense, or maybe one guy is giving up too many yards in the air. We, as fans, all feel the emotions of winning and losing and losing sucks! We all have negative opinions at one time or another. Some folks hated Kelvin Joseph, others hate Randy Gregory, some were criticizing Tyron Smith. We just want to win and when a player let's us down,, or we think he does, we complain about it.
