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Absolutely horrible. No one deserves death threats.
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I emailed Dave this weekend and told him to skip nationals (“When your enemy knows where you are, DON’T BE THERE”). I’m not surprised that it came to this, but I’m disgusted and irate.
Was that what was written to him? I haven't watched any of the Safe Sport videos from the past few days. Was he pushing it too much with these videos? Regardless, even if he wasn't with the sensitivity of this topic and what has happened it could still happen.
hey @USFigureSkating, you've got some coaches and skaters you need to have a conversation with regarding section GR 1.02 F of the code of conduct.
some of them should be sent home from nationals, tbh
While I agree (for reasons I won't elaborate on here), I don't think there is any evidence that it was a coach or skater who made the threat(s). Many people—fans and non-fans of figure skating alike—are using this case in their personal crusade against #MeToo.
Which isn't to say that it wasn't a skater or a coach who made the threat. But I don't think we should operate under that assumption.
Agreed. However I saw some coaches making comments on TSL Facebook posts that seemed a bit... wrong
Agreed. However I saw some coaches making comments on TSL Facebook posts that seemed a bit... wrong
People were mad at him before the videos. He posted a screenshot of Coughlins’ initial restriction and people freaked out.
I don't think there's a BUT here. Your first statement says it all.
He didn't need to risk potential trouble, knowing today's social media culture. The Brennan video right after the first interview with this other person who claimed to have been contacted by Safesport seems to me to be a headstrong response to those who condemned them (Dave and Brennan) on Twitter. That second video didn't add anything to the conversation.
Truly shocking. I may not agree with everything TSL says but they provide some very informative interviews. Death threats is never okay. Skating fans please calm down. The USFSA must be in total meltdown right now. The number of tragedies this year has turned the sport upside down. And I really hope the victim who is competing at national gets extra security protection.
Let's remember to not speculate on the accuser's identity, even if the rumors (and they are just rumors right now) end up being true.
That said, I agree that the accuser's safety is of the upmost importance right now. :thumbsup:
Truly shocking. I may not agree with everything TSL says but they provide some very informative interviews. Death threats is never okay. Skating fans please calm down. The USFSA must be in total meltdown right now. The number of tragedies this year has turned the sport upside down. And I really hope the victim who is competing at national gets extra security protection.