Judging by other's responses people DON'T agree with you. Why don't you scroll through the thread again and take another look. The only reason the OP "regretted" posting this news was because of a few people like you that told him how inappropriate he was. Many others have since reassured him he was not inappropriate and that there was nothing wrong with posting this news so the clutchfan's community can send their love and prayers. BTW, this is exactly where things like this should be posted because the people on this forum actually care about Hakeem and his family. Btw, has clutch locked this thread? Nope. Probably because most of the support is positive, and what could be wrong with that? If I don't like "opinions and stuff" dont post on BBS? I love hearing other's opinions, but just as you were intolerant of my opinion, I was intolerant of yours. It's called disagreeing. Don't be hypocritical. Also, how do you know it was a "private congregation"? I'm pretty sure Mosques as well as most places of worship are open to the public. Do you think Hakeem would be upset that most people on this board are sending their love and support to his mother? I can't speak for the man, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't discourage it as you have, no matter what medium it comes from. Once you become a public figure, your life and everything about it becomes public. Comes with the territory. In many cases the publicity is negative, but in this case it's positive (until you chimed in). I don't have a delusional view of you. I have an opinion of you. I believe you're an attention w****, and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who thinks so. Last, it's fine if YOU want to keep your feelings and thoughts private about this matter. Just don't tell others they have to do the same. This is a public forum after all, and it's not up to you to decide where the line is drawn. I do apologize to all for my initial post in which I digressed from the subject at hand. In fact I still digress, as I have indulged DD with a response. However, I felt someone needed to police the guy who is trying to police everybody else in this thread. Moving forward, it's all about Hakeem's mother and her health and I won't discuss anything other than that.
Hit and run, I see, throw mud, wash hands and blame the other guy. Look - I respect everyone's right to an opinion, doesn't mean I agree with it. If this was said in a church or a mosque, or a synagogue, IMO, that is where it should stay - with the congregation. It is just my belief, some agree, some don't..... I do feel for Hakeem, and hope for the best for him and his family.......losing a mother is a horrible feeling and something I know far too well. It is just my personal belief that family matters like this should remain within the family, and not spread on some BBS in a tabloid like TMZ manner. DD
Look, I did not mean to get in a debate, I just said I believe this is something that should not be posted on a message board, and left it at that. Doesn't mean everyone has to agree.....then I get blasted, which is uncalled for, and I felt the need to respond. My apologies for responding to a personal attack...... I obviously wish the best for Hakeem and his family. DD
Peepz shut up if you ain't in this thread to give respect and best wishes. This isn't the place to debate.
No hit and run. If this were a different forum, I'd go back and forth with you all day, but I'm trying to have some respect for the issue at hand. Yes, you're entitled to your opinion, as we all are. I've just never seen such a negative opinion about such a positive outpouring of support. Further, how in the hell can you compare this to being spread in a "tabloid like TMZ manner"? Is this about Paris Hilton or Lindsey Lohan getting a DWI? No, this is respectful recognition of Dream's mother's struggle with illness. Just like respected news outlets recognized John Wooden's struggle until his death. It wasn't done to exploit, it was done to show respect. So why don't you show some.
You telling people this is not the place to send prayers and wishes is uncalled for, which is why I felt the need to respond. But I agree with the others. No more debating. If your preference is to show your respect with silence, then please do so.
Mosques are NOT private congegations, you can go if you'd like whether the Mosque in question is racist or not, is a tossup. But mosques should, and will, let you in as long as you are respectful
^ not helping. I'm really amazed at how a simple thread can't remain simple on Clutchfans. People are becoming so overly-sensitive and acting like moral vigilantes. In fact, I don't see how anyone on this page 2 except 110thstreet thinks they've helped anything.
Once again, DD derails a thread and makes it about him. No one cares about your opinion on matters such as this. Mister soap box strikes again. One of the many personas of DD.
Why should he say sorry. If he had said IMO, that absolves him of all that he is saying, simply because it's his opinion right?
Maybe you guys should take your bashing to this thread instead. http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=208212 Best wishes for Hakeem and his family. DD
I disagree. Just because enough people make the OP feel bad about sharing this info, doesn't mean he should be made to think that it's inappropriate. If you read the thread, about 5% of the people share your feelings about this thread being inappropriate, the rest are approaching it with good intentions. arbitrary subjects and objects cannot be inappropriate until someone puts their intentions on it. The OP had good intentions, he was hoping to get people to pray for Dream's mom. Nothing wrong with that. I somewhat agree with Ketchup&Mustard as well. You don't need to put your personal stamp of approval or disapproval on this thread. Maybe say something nice and move in, this isn't about you. Also, you don't need to write "IMO". We all know its your opinion, that's why you said it. Had you written nothing, we would assume you didn't have an opinion on it. Pretty simple.
us oldtimers might remember watching the nba on nbc vignette about hakeem's parents during one of the games......they had not come over to watch his games live until many years into his career.....so early on he had just sent them videotapes of some of his highlights so they could get an idea......and i still remember dream explaining his parents' thoughts after watching those videotapes [paraphrased]: "they only saw my highlights from the games, so they really thought that i was scoring all the team's points on one side and blocking every single shot on the other side. but they also said that they never realized how tough my job was - fighting under the basket and running back and forth on the court for 2 hours every night. they told me, 'you know, you really have to work hard for your money there!' hahahahaha" and i still remember the photo of his parents shown and even his mother's name, abike. may she recover soon and live another few decades for him....
There was peace and tranquility during the period he was banned. Then when he came back he was real quiet and things were still good. Now he has started again.
