Disc Golf Respect

[Rebecca]

I started a new thread because I didn't want this to hamper the Alton Baker thread.

As most of you know, we had a public meeting last night about Alton Baker
A very valid question was asked by one of our members. Instead of letting the speaker answer, a few newer disc golfers started to all talk loudly, disrespectful and all at once. I simply said and I quote, "Let's show a little respect and talk one at a time.".
I heard a few rumblings underneath a few peoples breath and that was that.
I received the nastiest email I have received in my entire life today from one of the disc golfers on Facebook. I was called many names that I will not repeat and I was also threatened and told to watch my back. The email was sent from "Facebook User." This was all stemming from me telling people to be respectful.
So I hope whoever sent me that email, is reading this.

First, everyone wants a new course but they show up acting immature and with so much animosity. I wouldn't want you to be in a park with my children. How do you think outsiders would view that behavior?

Second, we are not going to get anywhere being disrespectful and acting like this is owed to us. The city doesn't owe us anything.

Third, and this is directed to the coward who sent me that email. You don't know me. I try to be nice to everyone and I would help anyone if I can. I work harder than people realize for the greater good of disc golf.

I do not take your email lightly--- you are a coward!, You couldn't even sign your name. How dare you threaten me.......I won't be watching my back because I have friends who have my back. So I hope you're bragging about your cowardly email because it will get back to me. Then you'll be the one who will be sorry for even the thought of writing it.

Rebecca

[mazza]

i started a new thread because i didn't want this to hamper the alton baker thread.

As most of you know, we had a public meeting last night about alton baker
a very valid question was asked by one of our members. Instead of letting the speaker answer, a few newer disc golfers started to all talk loudly, disrespectful and all at once. I simply said and i quote, "let's show a little respect and talk one at a time.".
I heard a few rumblings underneath a few peoples breath and that was that.
I received the nastiest email i have received in my entire life today from one of the disc golfers on facebook. I was called many names that i will not repeat and i was also threatened and told to watch my back. The email was sent from "facebook user." this was all stemming from me telling people to be respectful.
So i hope whoever sent me that email, is reading this.

First, everyone wants a new course but they show up acting immature and with so much animosity. I wouldn't want you to be in a park with my children. How do you think outsiders would view that behavior?

Second, we are not going to get anywhere being disrespectful and acting like this is owed to us. The city doesn't owe us anything.

Third, and this is directed to the coward who sent me that email. You don't know me. I try to be nice to everyone and i would help anyone if i can. I work harder than people realize for the greater good of disc golf.

I do not take your email lightly--- you are a coward!, you couldn't even sign your name. How dare you threaten me.......i won't be watching my back because i have friends who have my back. So i hope you're bragging about your cowardly email because it will get back to me. Then you'll be the one who will be sorry for even the thought of writing it.

Rebecca




i for one got her back!!!!!!

[Sausage Fingers]

i for one got her back!!!!!!

Ditto THAT! And I'm twice as close as Mazza!

:pirate:

[Matt B.]

I started a new thread because I didn't want this to hamper the Alton Baker thread.

As most of you know, we had a public meeting last night about Alton Baker
A very valid question was asked by one of our members. Instead of letting the speaker answer, a few newer disc golfers started to all talk loudly, disrespectful and all at once. I simply said and I quote, "Let's show a little respect and talk one at a time.".
I heard a few rumblings underneath a few peoples breath and that was that.
I received the nastiest email I have received in my entire life today from one of the disc golfers on Facebook. I was called many names that I will not repeat and I was also threatened and told to watch my back. The email was sent from "Facebook User." This was all stemming from me telling people to be respectful.
So I hope whoever sent me that email, is reading this.

First, everyone wants a new course but they show up acting immature and with so much animosity. I wouldn't want you to be in a park with my children. How do you think outsiders would view that behavior?

Second, we are not going to get anywhere being disrespectful and acting like this is owed to us. The city doesn't owe us anything.

Third, and this is directed to the coward who sent me that email. You don't know me. I try to be nice to everyone and I would help anyone if I can. I work harder than people realize for the greater good of disc golf.

I do not take your email lightly--- you are a coward!, You couldn't even sign your name. How dare you threaten me.......I won't be watching my back because I have friends who have my back. So I hope you're bragging about your cowardly email because it will get back to me. Then you'll be the one who will be sorry for even the thought of writing it.

Rebecca

This has got to be the guy sitting in the very back who mumbled angry and disrespectful things all night loud enough that he wanted others to hear. After you asked for respect he had some choice words. I was shooting him looks throughout the meeting, but he never looked back at me. He was not someone I recognized, but I would recognize him if I saw him. Big Brian was next to me and saw and heard the douche too. Before the meeting ended the douche grabbed about ten of the Clif bars that were set out for people and left.

You run into this kind of angry, douchebag, litterbug, vandalizing disc golfer sometimes out on a course, but I didn't expect to see one openly sabotaging a public meeting where we are trying to get a new course approved. The whole time he was clearly pissed that the course wouldn't just magically appear and be free for him. He had nothing constructive to say and was radiating malevolent douchebaggery. I was actually really pissed off the whole time but I didn't want to ask the guy during the meeting to knock it off, and he left while the first part of the night was winding down.

Somebody has to know who this guy is. Early thirties, longish light brown hair (ponytail?), tan hoodie, total douchebag. Sitting in the back row. Did I mention he was a douchebag?

[CMC206]

Wow! In Seattle we would be so lucky to have new courses in the works. Sounds like a severe case of Douchebaggery... Disc Golfers need to come together and work for the common good... It's really hard to imagine someone that is a disc golfer that is not all the way on board. Where is Alton Baker anyway?

[mazza]

Ditto THAT! And I'm twice as close as Mazza!

:pirate:

the drive would give me time to build the rage

[emmarose]

seriously, who does not have rebecca's back?

... but, even more seriously, behavior like this can be seriously detrimental to the cause of more disc golf everywhere and is nothing but entirely unacceptable... nip it in the bud, homies. nip it...

[putter anonymous]

:shooting:I started a new thread because I didn't want this to hamper the Alton Baker thread.

As most of you know, we had a public meeting last night about Alton Baker
A very valid question was asked by one of our members. Instead of letting the speaker answer, a few newer disc golfers started to all talk loudly, disrespectful and all at once. I simply said and I quote, "Let's show a little respect and talk one at a time.".
I heard a few rumblings underneath a few peoples breath and that was that.
I received the nastiest email I have received in my entire life today from one of the disc golfers on Facebook. I was called many names that I will not repeat and I was also threatened and told to watch my back. The email was sent from "Facebook User." This was all stemming from me telling people to be respectful.
So I hope whoever sent me that email, is reading this.

First, everyone wants a new course but they show up acting immature and with so much animosity. I wouldn't want you to be in a park with my children. How do you think outsiders would view that behavior?

Second, we are not going to get anywhere being disrespectful and acting like this is owed to us. The city doesn't owe us anything.

Third, and this is directed to the coward who sent me that email. You don't know me. I try to be nice to everyone and I would help anyone if I can. I work harder than people realize for the greater good of disc golf.

I do not take your email lightly--- you are a coward!, You couldn't even sign your name. How dare you threaten me.......I won't be watching my back because I have friends who have my back. So I hope you're bragging about your cowardly email because it will get back to me. Then you'll be the one who will be sorry for even the thought of writing it.

Rebecca

I feel ya rebecca! I really have a hard time going to my city park to golf, because I don't want walkers, runners, etc. associating me with those guys who think that way, and more over I can't stand them being associated with disc golf! Plus if the weather is good usually have my two young children with me and I really don't want them seeing that!!! One good thing is that it helps me make the drive to whistlers(not like i really need a good reason to make the 20 minute drive. I know we don't really know each other, but the whole whistlers misfit crew has your back too!

["Over the Hill" Bob]

seriously, who does not have rebecca's back?

... but, even more seriously, behavior like this can be seriously detrimental to the cause of more disc golf everywhere and is nothing but entirely unacceptable... nip it in the bud, homies. nip it...

I'm not to worred about her actually. She shoots guns, bow and arrows, and throws freaking tomahawks. (not a frizbee toss, freaking hatchets) :shooting:

That being said though don't think for a minute that I wouldn"t be there for her. :cop:

Bob

[Ol' Bob]

Malevolent douchebaggery should be roundly discouraged. I hope he gets his comeuppance.

[SPIDER-DAN]

I am sorry you had to receive such a dishearted email rebecca. Just remember........you will always have more friends than enemies and if you want to count your worth then count your friends........... They will back you up.

As for mr. Douchebag.........always consider the source. He means nothing and this may be the reaction he was looking for.

[purediscgolf]

He will be weeded out like all the blackberries at Alton Baker!!!:shooting::bricks:

Sorry to hear that happened Rebecca. What a coward :nahnah:

[sillybizz]

I started a new thread because I didn't want this to hamper the Alton Baker thread.

As most of you know, we had a public meeting last night about Alton Baker
A very valid question was asked by one of our members. Instead of letting the speaker answer, a few newer disc golfers started to all talk loudly, disrespectful and all at once. I simply said and I quote, "Let's show a little respect and talk one at a time.".
I heard a few rumblings underneath a few peoples breath and that was that.
I received the nastiest email I have received in my entire life today from one of the disc golfers on Facebook. I was called many names that I will not repeat and I was also threatened and told to watch my back. The email was sent from "Facebook User." This was all stemming from me telling people to be respectful.
So I hope whoever sent me that email, is reading this.

First, everyone wants a new course but they show up acting immature and with so much animosity. I wouldn't want you to be in a park with my children. How do you think outsiders would view that behavior?

Second, we are not going to get anywhere being disrespectful and acting like this is owed to us. The city doesn't owe us anything.

Third, and this is directed to the coward who sent me that email. You don't know me. I try to be nice to everyone and I would help anyone if I can. I work harder than people realize for the greater good of disc golf.

I do not take your email lightly--- you are a coward!, You couldn't even sign your name. How dare you threaten me.......I won't be watching my back because I have friends who have my back. So I hope you're bragging about your cowardly email because it will get back to me. Then you'll be the one who will be sorry for even the thought of writing it.

Rebecca

So it was a Facebook message or an email? Either way that's really creepy that he found you.

One thing that I've learned over the years is that the people who are the most hateful and would call you names and such is that these people hate themselves so much that they need to do something to you to make themselves feel better. This person probably has a pretty crummy life if I had to guess. Don't let it get you down or angry because this is what they want, just ignore it and go on with the good things you are doing and stay positive. Thinking about getting back at someone like this is a losing thought process as well and will only bring you down to this person's level. Smile and move on. :) :) :)

[Mikk]

So it was a Facebook message or an email? Either way that's really creepy that he found you.

One thing that I've learned over the years is that the people who are the most hateful and would call you names and such is that these people hate themselves so much that they need to do something to you to make themselves feel better. This person probably has a pretty crummy life if I had to guess. Don't let it get you down or angry because this is what they want, just ignore it and go on with the good things you are doing and stay positive. Thinking about getting back at someone like this is a losing thought process as well and will only bring you down to this person's level. Smile and move on. :) :) :)

Well said :)

[General Scales]

I have never met you but from everything I've ever heard, you are truly a disc golf soldier. From one soldier to another, I have your back. Too bad that douchebag doesn't live in Spokane. There's places for douchebags to learn about manners here...

[CarlitosBonitos]

But I am pretty sure if someone threatens you through facebook you can report it to facebook and they have to atleast block that person from accessing facebook as it violates the agreement you make when you start an account. It sounds like this kind of D-bag probably gets off on drama and if you get his name and email blocked from facebook I am sure he will not be as able to play his internet troll games... perhaps this will snowball into him losing interest in playing his real life troll games... Just saying prosecute him through facebook... if nothing else he will have fun explaing to people why he cant use his real name as his face book account ;)

[Dr. Zaius]

I specifically remember when that dude spoke and literally putting my head in my hands. :slapface:

I love Eugene, and I love our culture and history, but sometimes I am so shocked to see the level of unprofessionalism and general lack of intelligence within a community that's seemingly full of "educated" people. I would imagine that this person is a "taker" and not much of a "giver" and it scares me to think that the city of Eugene is going to be nice enough to give us a course for a few years only to have self-centered slack-jawed yokels show up and spread their negativity all over our fairways.

This is the exact reason that I agree with Hyzer Bomb's statements about the need for education on the course. Everyone that plays on this course needs to have the rundown on why it's here, how long it will be here, and what the consequences are if certain things are done. :cop:

Reba!!! i'm sorry you have to take the brunt of this persons negativity! But in a way i'm also glad that this happened. Being aware of douchebaggery is the first step to eradicating it. And this dude obviously has absolutely no idea how strong of person you are.

Hang in there sister! http://www.panicfreaks.org/images/emoticons/vibe.gif

[Jim J]

So here's a mild counterweight to Rebecca's tale. This involves gaining respect.

Last Saturday morning I was talking to my wife's running coach, Kathy Bellamy, just before a 5K race. She had been down to Alton Baker earlier that morning to coach some of her other runners and, as luck would have it, it was the same morning as the Williamette Series Food Bowl tourney.

The subject of DG came up and she effuses: "I just saw them setting up for a tourney down there. Those guys were great. Somebody came through the parking lot a little too fast, where my runners were warming up, and three or four golfers jumped all over the guy and told him to slow down. We need more of that kind of attitude in our parks."

[Bullseye]

So here's a mild counterweight to Rebecca's tale. This involves gaining respect.

Last Saturday morning I was talking to my wife's running coach, Kathy Bellamy, just before a 5K race. She had been down to Alton Baker earlier that morning to coach some of her other runners and, as luck would have it, it was the same morning as the Williamette Series Food Bowl tourney.

The subject of DG came up and she effuses: "I just saw them setting up for a tourney down there. Those guys were great. Somebody came through the parking lot a little too fast, where my runners were warming up, and three or four golfers jumped all over the guy and told him to slow down. We need more of that kind of attitude in our parks."

This is awesome. Its a shame we need TEN of these instances to overcome the ONE dimwit who insulted Rebecca.

[hyzerbomb]

That guy at the back of the meeting is the same guy that parked his car on hole6 near the alt location years ago and was camping there. very sketchy dude, forget what his name is but not the deeds done.

[bryan_luoma]

So here's a mild counterweight to Rebecca's tale. This involves gaining respect.

Last Saturday morning I was talking to my wife's running coach, Kathy Bellamy, just before a 5K race. She had been down to Alton Baker earlier that morning to coach some of her other runners and, as luck would have it, it was the same morning as the Williamette Series Food Bowl tourney.

The subject of DG came up and she effuses: "I just saw them setting up for a tourney down there. Those guys were great. Somebody came through the parking lot a little too fast, where my runners were warming up, and three or four golfers jumped all over the guy and told him to slow down. We need more of that kind of attitude in our parks."

I witnessed this event first hand. It was very embarrassing to say the least. I was just finishing a great conversation with the head of the running club (?name) and some other runners about the use of the park, when the DB in a big white truck came tearing into the lot. The runners all said, "that phucktard is not a golfer, golfers don't act like that". We were embarrassed to point out that he had a basket in the back of his truck and was indeed representing the "disc golf" community. Very sad and embarrassed; I was.

[Roller Bob]

Rebecca, sorry you took the heat. I'm glad you have energy and spirit to fight the good fights.

[Tek Zeus]

We are all pushing the same rock.


“…few bad apples”

[bvdisc]

First off, Rebecca you rock and you know it. I'm so sorry to hear about such douchebaggery. If he physically threatened you, even over facebook, you can report it to the cops. I know with emails they can trace the IP address from the email. I'm assuming that facebook would also provide that information for the police if someone has been threatened. I know you might not want to take it there but you can, and it sounds like the guy needs someone to set him straight.

[Flash]

First off, Rebecca you rock and you know it. I'm so sorry to hear about such douchebaggery. If he physically threatened you, even over facebook, you can report it to the cops. I know with emails they can trace the IP address from the email. I'm assuming that facebook would also provide that information for the police if someone has been threatened. I know you might not want to take it there but you can, and it sounds like the guy needs someone to set him straight.

I saw a story about a guy tonight on the news who threatened and describe injuries he would inflict on a women on FaceBook and he was arrested. He was arraigned and is going to trial. If found guilty he will serve ten years in prison, not jail, prison!

[weaktit]

I was there and that guy was no advocate, quite the opposite actually. I'm sorry you had to deal with such a jackass privately. <That's clearly an indication of how much of a candy-ass he is. The only time I wanted to say anything in that meeting was to tell him to STFU.
I barely know you Rebecca but I got your back. Thanks for doing all you do.

[Parks]

It was me, Rebecca.

My bad. I just hate talk of new courses.

[*freeskier]

It was me, Rebecca.

My bad. I just hate talk of new courses.

Why would you hate talk of new courses? You wanna play the same 2 you have played since the day you started? Variety is the spice of life my friend. Play as many new courses as you can, make new friends, promote one of the greatest games ever.
J-

[Parks]

Don't be silly. More courses just means it's harder to get good at all the local courses.

[Adam Schneider]

Don't feed the trolls, freeskier.

[Purk]

Rebecca I dont know you either ,But We got your back in So.Ore also!!We have a course in Klamath falls ,and There is so muck disrespect towards the course its mind boggeling! So theres douchbaggerey every where! And the course cant even speak for its self!!