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9/22/2015 8:42am
9/22/2015 8:42am
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10/13/2015 10:30am
I saw that he had been dropped by FMF and Fasthouse, presumably as a reaction to his Spectrum series episode where he spoke candidly about how chasing the dream in motocross is a rough road for most and comes with a lot of sufferage..
It seems to be a not so well hidden secret that this controversial video series has ruffled some feathers and caused shit to roll down hill. If FMF and Fasthouse were pressured into doing this from above, that really sucks for Sean. Riders should be encouraged to speak the truth, good or bad, and rather than trying to cover up the problems in the sport maybe they could be addressed instead.
I feel bad for Sean, he did nothing wrong but it seems like everyone is expected to just shut up and tow the line?
I hope this thread doesn't get yarded, let's try to keep it clean and not leave a reason for it to be snuffed. It would only validate the consipracy theorists.
It seems to be a not so well hidden secret that this controversial video series has ruffled some feathers and caused shit to roll down hill. If FMF and Fasthouse were pressured into doing this from above, that really sucks for Sean. Riders should be encouraged to speak the truth, good or bad, and rather than trying to cover up the problems in the sport maybe they could be addressed instead.
I feel bad for Sean, he did nothing wrong but it seems like everyone is expected to just shut up and tow the line?
I hope this thread doesn't get yarded, let's try to keep it clean and not leave a reason for it to be snuffed. It would only validate the consipracy theorists.
Unaware of it.
The Shop
Sean races Nationals occasionally. What purpose would there be for any promoter or manufacturer to pressure sponsors to drop him?
Use a little common sense.
I have heard of sponsors dropping him. But that's on them.
Regardless to the 3rd side of the story, this sucks. I'm not a big conspiracy theorist by no means but it make you wonder who all these companies owe allegiance to. You dont really think a company like FMF would think statements like that were bad for business? maybe...
Steve you seem to have your finger on the pulse of most things moto, surely you know who the key players are that are upset by this video series and seem to be desperate to squash it..
If you can't comment on it I certainly understand and didn't expect you to.
-They think you're already half nuts because you race bikes
-You talk about the touchy part of the sport that sucks in almost every sport- parent over-involvement
-Every time you see the guy it says "FASTHOUSE/FMF" across his chest
-He's wearing a fasthouse t-shirt in the interview
What impression does this leave for the uninformed?
I can see where this would be bad for business.
I dig Sean and his whole deal, I'm a fan. It sucks that this is how it went down, but shit man!
Every sport has an ugly side that needs to be exposed.
Ultimately it was Sean's choice to voice his opinion on a pretty loud platform...
You know what I've noticed about most "rebels" that I've run across in the past? They spend just about zero time touting their rebel status, and pointing out how "rebel" they are. People will figure it out on their own.
Pit Row
Strange indeed if it's the case. I just checked, and Fasthouse still has videos of him up.
Maybe it's just things moving on, and him getting a deal / help from another company.
FMF and Fasthouse getting all 'butthurt' over a bloke that projects a great image and says how things are - well, maybe it keys in with the , seemingly, tendency for being butthurt over things that don't heap unending praise on all things US, like the threads pissing on about Malin here, and any poster here that thinks there are other series / racers that are great, instead of just the US series / Riders?
If you build an aftermarket performance product, your marketing plan is likely going to focus around winning/performance/results/etc. “Buy our product and your results will improve”, or something to that affect.
So why would you hire a spokesperson who’s out there telling the world that results are over-rated?
I don’t know, just a thought. Please keep in mind that I like Sean and enjoyed the video. I’m trying to think outside the vital-box.
I guess people will "figure it out on their own" because I don't imagine there will be any moto journalism done on by VItal or anybody else, except maybe MXA.
(oops, well I see I logged in with my old handle).
Free speech is great but there can be consequences. I don't think any major for Sean in the long run, the consequences might have worse effect on other people involved imo.
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