No.
He/she/it should be banned from womens boxing.
That is all. Unless you want to be picky about it, then take back the medals.
Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
Re: Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
At the risk of carrying this topic farther......
but this topic is such a good generator of misleading or stupid articles, identifiable from the headlines.
"J.K. Rowling returns to social media with a new UNHINGED post about Imane Khelif"
As I saw the headline, my thought was, "I'll bet that whatever she said, it isn't unhinged." I've already read this one. What she said was
"It's important to highlight that launching a PR campaign and applying layers of thick makeup requires far more time and effort than simply making DNA tests results public,"
That's not unhinged. The only thing very slightly wrong with it is that it's so obvious it really doesn't even need to be said.....except that obviously it does, because plenty of responses say that it is some variant of unhinged.
It was in response to the photos of Khelif showing her feminine side with hair and makeup and looking as girlie as she could be.
I don't blame her for doing it, in the wake of the internet yapping, but it just isn't relevant to the question of whether or not she ought to be allowed to box in the women's division. So, if Khelif and her team were trying to accomplish anything at all related to boxing, makeup and clothing aren't going to do it, but releasing DNA or other test results, which is totally within their power to do, might accomplish something. That's what J. K. said.
So, my verdict is that Rowling's tweet isn't unhinged at all. You may like it. You may hate it. It''s not unhinged.
And, when I see UNHINGED, I always kind of assume that the article itself is going to be kind of unhinged. That sort of all caps personal attack is almost always BS, whether the target is Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, or J. K. Rowling. Accurate stories don't need all caps.
but this topic is such a good generator of misleading or stupid articles, identifiable from the headlines.
"J.K. Rowling returns to social media with a new UNHINGED post about Imane Khelif"
As I saw the headline, my thought was, "I'll bet that whatever she said, it isn't unhinged." I've already read this one. What she said was
"It's important to highlight that launching a PR campaign and applying layers of thick makeup requires far more time and effort than simply making DNA tests results public,"
That's not unhinged. The only thing very slightly wrong with it is that it's so obvious it really doesn't even need to be said.....except that obviously it does, because plenty of responses say that it is some variant of unhinged.
It was in response to the photos of Khelif showing her feminine side with hair and makeup and looking as girlie as she could be.
I don't blame her for doing it, in the wake of the internet yapping, but it just isn't relevant to the question of whether or not she ought to be allowed to box in the women's division. So, if Khelif and her team were trying to accomplish anything at all related to boxing, makeup and clothing aren't going to do it, but releasing DNA or other test results, which is totally within their power to do, might accomplish something. That's what J. K. said.
So, my verdict is that Rowling's tweet isn't unhinged at all. You may like it. You may hate it. It''s not unhinged.
And, when I see UNHINGED, I always kind of assume that the article itself is going to be kind of unhinged. That sort of all caps personal attack is almost always BS, whether the target is Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, or J. K. Rowling. Accurate stories don't need all caps.
Re: Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
no caps neutralizes that
no punctuation drives
the point home
anyway, shouldn't boxing itself sort of 'go away' like the dinosaur it is?
somehow, it's even more barbaric when women do it.
kids look to her for safety
and now she's clobbering someone.
"I will fight for the right to fight. Even baby boxing, which will soon explode in popularity."
(some asshole)
no punctuation drives
the point home
anyway, shouldn't boxing itself sort of 'go away' like the dinosaur it is?
somehow, it's even more barbaric when women do it.
kids look to her for safety
and now she's clobbering someone.
"I will fight for the right to fight. Even baby boxing, which will soon explode in popularity."
(some asshole)
Re: Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
Cogent post MM. Thanks.
stank says: "no caps neutralizes that
no punctuation drives
the point home"
No, it just makes you look either retarded, uneducated or simply lazy. Take your pick.
"anyway, shouldn't boxing itself sort of 'go away' like the dinosaur it is?
somehow, it's even more barbaric when women do it."
Now there are two points I can agree with. People beating the shit out of each other, be they men or women is barbaric in my book. Some will say it's all about the skill required in any form of hand to hand combat/competition.
Wonder how long it will be before the stupid fucking Olympics brings back dueling to the death with swords and handguns. Now that I'd pay to watch. At least you know going in some idiot will be leaving the planet at the end of the match, and that's always a good thing IMHO.
stank says: "no caps neutralizes that
no punctuation drives
the point home"
No, it just makes you look either retarded, uneducated or simply lazy. Take your pick.
"anyway, shouldn't boxing itself sort of 'go away' like the dinosaur it is?
somehow, it's even more barbaric when women do it."
Now there are two points I can agree with. People beating the shit out of each other, be they men or women is barbaric in my book. Some will say it's all about the skill required in any form of hand to hand combat/competition.
Wonder how long it will be before the stupid fucking Olympics brings back dueling to the death with swords and handguns. Now that I'd pay to watch. At least you know going in some idiot will be leaving the planet at the end of the match, and that's always a good thing IMHO.
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Re: Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
When was the last time JK was seen in public without a face full of makeup?
Makeup is what women do. Some men too.
Makeup is what women do. Some men too.
If you're not on edge, you're taking up too much space.
Re: Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
Now who's the misogynistic fuck...arthwollipot wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 11:37 pm When was the last time JK was seen in public without a face full of makeup?
Makeup is what women do. Some men too.
Re: Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
everybody,
slowly inhale to full
hold
slowly exhale
slowly inhale to full
hold
slowly exhale
Well done stank! 
Re: Headlines that signal that the story will be misleading and/or stupid
If they jump on the MMA bandwagon they'll be most of the way there - it's street-fighting masquearding as sport.sparks wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 11:26 pmWonder how long it will be before the stupid fucking Olympics brings back dueling to the death with swords and handguns. Now that I'd pay to watch. At least you know going in some idiot will be leaving the planet at the end of the match, and that's always a good thing IMHO.
I've always been a fan of boxing, but I agree that it should be thrown out. Too corrupt, too dangerous, and ultimately pointless.