Greenmonsters
Wannabe Duck Boat Owner
At what point, if any, should athletes become subject to public review, comment, praise, or criticism?
Not a question that I haven't considered previously, but one that has re-surfaced in my mind after reading several recent threads.
What do you think? I don't claim to have the answer, just more scenario complications and related questions as noted below.
Amateur or professional? With recognition that the amateur now means something far different today than it once did.
Is there a specific age or level? 18? College? Pro?
Should D2 and D3 be subject the same as D1?
What about scholarship v. non-scholarship players?
Public v. private schools?
Is a scholarship player at a public university different than any other state employee?
What if the NCAA adopts direct athlete financial compensation?
Should it vary by sport? Public visibility/exposure? TV exposure?
Posting of video selfies v. posting of video by others? Skills videos?
Little League superstars v. 1-And-Doners v. 4-yr scholar athletes?
And lastly, does or should gender influence our thinking?
As far as how this pertains to common practice at DFP, I don't have a problem with constructive comments and criticisms as long as it doesn't become personal and we remember that a good or bad swing doesn't necessarily make one a good or bad person. Personally, I have chosen to not post images of my DD at DFP, but truly appreciate those that do in the interest of helping others.
Not a question that I haven't considered previously, but one that has re-surfaced in my mind after reading several recent threads.
What do you think? I don't claim to have the answer, just more scenario complications and related questions as noted below.
Amateur or professional? With recognition that the amateur now means something far different today than it once did.
Is there a specific age or level? 18? College? Pro?
Should D2 and D3 be subject the same as D1?
What about scholarship v. non-scholarship players?
Public v. private schools?
Is a scholarship player at a public university different than any other state employee?
What if the NCAA adopts direct athlete financial compensation?
Should it vary by sport? Public visibility/exposure? TV exposure?
Posting of video selfies v. posting of video by others? Skills videos?
Little League superstars v. 1-And-Doners v. 4-yr scholar athletes?
And lastly, does or should gender influence our thinking?
As far as how this pertains to common practice at DFP, I don't have a problem with constructive comments and criticisms as long as it doesn't become personal and we remember that a good or bad swing doesn't necessarily make one a good or bad person. Personally, I have chosen to not post images of my DD at DFP, but truly appreciate those that do in the interest of helping others.