Jo!?

Gimmea2Smoke wrote:

so this is example #894849 of something very news-worthy happening in our sport, rumors begin to fly, and some "lower level" media guy reports it with...

so this is example #894849 of something very news-worthy happening in our sport, rumors begin to fly, and some "lower level" media guy reports it with the disclaimer of "This is what I'm hearing. No confirmation at all" (basically). Vital crucifies this person as being human garbage. 

Then - BAM - the news is confirmed. No stories from anyone within the REAL "moto-media" (who you know were hearing the same rumors AND because of their bromance relationships have almost immediately confirmed the story is true). 

Then what do we get? PR from the team. 

Downvote me.

Fouled Plug wrote:

That is because real media adheres to the basic principles of journalism. Truth, accuracy, facts, that sort of thing. Nobody who actually gets paid to deliver news...

That is because real media adheres to the basic principles of journalism. Truth, accuracy, facts, that sort of thing. 

Nobody who actually gets paid to deliver news is going to release anything without properly looking into it, especially when it's a serious subject like Jo's situation.

Tbteam wrote:

I like Joe enough to want him to make his own, educated decision on whether or not a return to this brutal sport is even the...

I like Joe enough to want him to make his own, educated decision on whether or not a return to this brutal sport is even the proper choice. I’m a big fan, and whatever is best for his long term health will be the right decision. He has a long life ahead of him, and I’d like to see him healthy, whichever path he chooses. 

FerCzD wrote:

This looks scary invasive, are there any side effects like pain, numbness? Will Beaumer be back at 100%? Riding a SX track with all that hardware...

This looks scary invasive, are there any side effects like pain, numbness? Will Beaumer be back at 100%? Riding a SX track with all that hardware on your spine has to put second thoughts on your mind.

decano51 wrote:

it honestly baffles me how secretive/lucrative our sport tries to be... 

FerCzD wrote:

This looks scary invasive, are there any side effects like pain, numbness? Will Beaumer be back at 100%? Riding a SX track with all that hardware...

This looks scary invasive, are there any side effects like pain, numbness? Will Beaumer be back at 100%? Riding a SX track with all that hardware on your spine has to put second thoughts on your mind.

WhipMeister wrote:

Oh yeah. I have a numb butt and numbness tingling down the outside of my right leg to the last two toes on my right foot...

Oh yeah. I have a numb butt and numbness tingling down the outside of my right leg to the last two toes on my right foot. No motor deficits. I'll take it. It coulda/shoulda been way, way worse. Every step's a blessing. Still riding a Husky FE @ 68yo. No SX stuff. I did a brutal hard enduro ride in Kauai Labor Day. Found out I could get up and dust off from some pretty hard getoffs. Diamond Don's Dualsport/Adventure Ride in Jefferson a couple of weeks back. I'm up for any type of single-track woods riding. I'll keep doing it til ???

(Don't tell my neuro surgeon.)

Boomslang wrote:

You are a inspiration to younger (55yo) bastards. Keep on rolling bud.

Gimmea2Smoke wrote:

so this is example #894849 of something very news-worthy happening in our sport, rumors begin to fly, and some "lower level" media guy reports it with...

so this is example #894849 of something very news-worthy happening in our sport, rumors begin to fly, and some "lower level" media guy reports it with the disclaimer of "This is what I'm hearing. No confirmation at all" (basically). Vital crucifies this person as being human garbage. 

Then - BAM - the news is confirmed. No stories from anyone within the REAL "moto-media" (who you know were hearing the same rumors AND because of their bromance relationships have almost immediately confirmed the story is true). 

Then what do we get? PR from the team. 

Downvote me.

Fouled Plug wrote:

That is because real media adheres to the basic principles of journalism. Truth, accuracy, facts, that sort of thing. Nobody who actually gets paid to deliver news...

That is because real media adheres to the basic principles of journalism. Truth, accuracy, facts, that sort of thing. 

Nobody who actually gets paid to deliver news is going to release anything without properly looking into it, especially when it's a serious subject like Jo's situation.

braap braap braap wrote:

If you think real media adheres to truth, accuracy, facts, objectiveness… and that sort of thing, you’re delusional. 

Fouled Plug wrote:

That is because real media adheres to the basic principles of journalism. Truth, accuracy, facts, that sort of thing. Nobody who actually gets paid to deliver news...

That is because real media adheres to the basic principles of journalism. Truth, accuracy, facts, that sort of thing. 

Nobody who actually gets paid to deliver news is going to release anything without properly looking into it, especially when it's a serious subject like Jo's situation.

braap braap braap wrote:

If you think real media adheres to truth, accuracy, facts, objectiveness… and that sort of thing, you’re delusional. 

Fouled Plug wrote:

I should have specified moto media. World news and such? ya, that's a different story, hard to sort out what is the truth these days.