<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Austin @ Aug 11 2009, 11:27 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I have never agreed with one of Rock's posts. In fact, him and I have had our fair share of arguments before. I generally disregard them. And you might notice I quoted both of them when I asked them to shut the .... up. Believe what you want, Roger. Look at how many riders were villainized because of 'Boppers. Biaggi turned into one of the most hated rider on the planet. 'Boppers still hate Gibs despite him not being remotely a factor when he came back. Hayden was spared because his title defense was so embarrassing but the things said about him in 2006 and early 2007 were the usual 'Bopper bile. Stoner has faced the brunt of it since he won his title. Pedrosa had been getting it since his 250 days. And it won't be long before they turn on Lorenzo.
These aren't just rivalries, Rog. The .... that has been and continues to be spewed at these riders is pathetic. Like I said before, they're villainized. You look at Biaggi and Gibs now, and maybe they've toned it back some, but they appear to be pretty level-headed guys. Biaggi not as much but no more annoying than Melandri (who gets a pass because he's Valentino's mate). From what I've read, Hayden is amongst the most likable guys in the paddock. Stoner does nothing but compete and say what's on his mind (often why people love CE so much but since he doesn't threaten Valentino it's adorable). Pedrosa doesn't do too much to help his cause but he, himself, doesn't say much to hurt himself either. Lorenzo is a showman with loads of talent, same as Rossi. What do they all have in common? They are or were competition to Rossi for a title and they were villainized by 'Boppers for no other reason.
So you tell me. Do the "haters" really have it easier? After all, they don't get to root for
the great one.
You likened dub to pinky then said look who he supports. i never took you for a sterotyper mate. Yers you told both to stfu but to liken dub to pinky over rock showed your true feelings towards a sect of this forum that support a certain rider.
Stoner is taking 3 races off, he has been unwell for a fair part of this season. so far no information about his illness has been made public and the press report all tests are fine bar some minor enemic issues. What are we all supposed to say nothing ? Are we to blindly believe someone with such a bad losing track record ?
pinkys post's are quite different in there content and what there trying to achieve and i refuse to believe you cant see that. Guess you have never been on the receiving end of the .... ?