Final Blog - 10/12

Only 1 post after the next two games! The Rangers had won both and scored 8 goals (4 each game, which doubled the past 2 games they played). Shockingly no one says anything about the goal scoring. Prior to this, people were complaining about who is going to score and finishing on opportunities. Now that the Rangers scored 12 in the first 4 games (3 per game on average), no one has anything to say. Are people watching the games? Do they even realize? This made me happy for not interacting within the group and just being a spectator. I would not have anything positive to say to these fans who do not even believe in themselves or their players. They cannot even give credit to the team when it is due. The only post was “FDR” saying “4-0 start to the season is good, right”? “Broadway Blue” responds with “Ssshhhhh... don't be tempting fate.” The Rangers have a good history with performing badly after a strong early season performance. Although this team does look young and promising people are trying not to jinx themselves. This team looks very different, not solely based around high paid veteran superstars who all want the spotlight. This team has a lot of young talent and is focusing around a more collaborative effort. Even as a Devil fan that has a bitter hatred for the Rangers, I can see the improvements in the organization and young talent this team has to offer. Surprisingly Ranger fans cannot even seem believe in themselves. This had been an interesting experience observing a Usenet group. The internet does hold a platform for people to have their voice heard. I do not understand how people can post such comments and not even realize how ridiculous their claims are. Most people cannot even back up what they said with stats, just posting outrageous claims to throw in an opinion. I did view an alternate Usenet group I had recently discovered (www.outsidethegarden.com), which I will discuss and compare within the essay.