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Yeah, you are right. What I referenced from the other thread isn't 100% applicable in this situation. I guess it still sort of relates because to me I thought in Ian's interview Eli seemed to not admit that the tire was an issue and didn't give him much in the feedback, aside from "leave it in my hand's and I will handle it." And in general from Lewis's questions, the vibe was that there are now 4 very weird races in a row and how are they connected? What's been the problem? The fans/media don't know, the Team in a way doesn't seem to know. So all that is left is speculation and running with what little info is given. So Eli sort of open's himself up to that, with how he handles things. And again, he has a right to do so, but you can't be surprised when it happens on the media side.
And then precede to crap on said journalist as a hack. Vital eats their own and never seems to be satisfied, yet wants the sport to grow.
I like Lewis Phillips, and I don’t think he had any bad intentions on this one.
I think you mean all moto media
He’s been hanging out with Steve too much
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In the end of the day that tweet from Lewis was bad because it reads out like there was almost a falling out, or at least some friction. Almost like Sexton not speaking with anyone except his mechanic in the end of the time at KTM.
Lewis in general is awesome, but clearly there is some learning to do.
I'll downvote the first part of that last sentence.
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The same Weege who apparently doesn’t know what a T-handle is..
Seriously. He does come off as a pretentious ass when he talks about the fan base at times, and to be fair I dont even disagree completely. We have a LOT of people in this sport that wouldn't be considered the "brightest bulbs in the room". However, when its coming from a guy whose entire career has been spent IN MOTOCROSS FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS who cant even tighten a chain?.....Come on dude. It actually befuddles me. How is he SO clueless on basic dirt bike parts? You can't change a pair of handlebars but we are the dumb ones who can't understand TV air time windows? lol
Yes, but the riders and teams seemingly have no grasp of basic fundamentals of public relations. Busch. League.
Bro there are riders that dont know right righty lefty loosey.
While I agree wedge’s lack of mechanical skill is astonishing. He is not paid to be that.
But if I hear one more explanation of a start device or scoop tire I’m gonna shake an angry fist in the air!
The job of moto 'media' is not to blow the riders, it is to report. And provided it's clearly demarcated from their role as reporters, they can also offer conjecture and opinion. Blowing, deepthroating, and glazing riders is not the role of media.
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ABSOLULTY !!!!! This is soo accurate. Great take.
Everyone wants the "why?" info on a bunch of home-schooled dirt bike aliens, and then wonder why shit doesn't make sense.
I like Lewis and his dry sense of humor, but his tweet reads to me like a complete breakdown in communication between KTM and Eli. I could see that pissing him off if he feels like it's painting him like what Chase did last year, when it apparently isn't the case. He's probably a bit more sensitive at the moment knowing he's letting this championship slip away.
He can't say he liked the yzf's better and wishes he was still on blue crew, so he has to avoid the media...
I mean Eli is making a point here. If someone wants to represent themselves as a professional journalist then they should speak/act/tweet like a professional. The “haha” at the end of that tweet from Lewis makes him seem like another dumb kid on the internet. Nobody has any idea what Eli is going through so to speculate and then also add condescending bits like that to the speculation and call yourself a professional is pretty retarded. You certainly don’t deserve respect from one of the fastest dudes on the planet when you act like that. I feel like moto journalists should actually be skilled and have experience in the subject they’re reporting. You can’t pretend to have insight on a guy who is one of the best ever when you have never even experienced winning a race, let alone multiple seasons as a championship contender.
I thought the interview with Ian was fine. Ian did say that Eli basically just said leave it him and he'll figure it out. So...🤷🏻♂️
The problem is tweets etc. They can be mis read so easily with wrong intentions. The poster can also get the lines blurred between professional and casual opinions because it's so quick and easy to just bang something up.
Pit Row
Vital MX: Nobody asks the tough questions, it's all a bro-down, there are no moto-journalists
Also Vital MX: after Lewis asks the tough questions, he's emotionally unintelligent, a tool, a wanker, maybe even a Mathes
Most be tough for people like Weege, Matthes, and JT to work for an audience they have so little respect for, assume are so ignorant, and hold in such contempt. Must be a lot of self loathing there.
So I agree 100% with you until you go down the road of media members reporting and doing their sort of fake hot takes etc but never winning a race or a championship. We'd have zero coverage considering most of the media doesn't even have a clue how to set their sag, look ahead past ruts or ride in 90 degree heat in MX etc. Excluding guys like Justin Thomas and Race day live guys or 2nd men in the booth.
He is from the UK not Aus
Eli should wear his hat backwards next week just to send Vitards over a cliff.
Maybe we can get all the riders to do the hat thing. Hat forward = Happy, backwards = not. Less need for reporters, and teams can see they need to work harder to get a forward hat.
Funny thing is, I don’t think there is anything to the Chase hat backwards thing at all. Just he has always worn hats backwards some.
But the all do it
Lew - Chase crap
Matthes - Ferry
Weege - Brayton
JT is legit though
Unless more supporting info is presented, comments implying Eli is pulling a Chase ‘no communication’ with the team should probably not be made. I’d be pissed too if comms with the team is fine.
I think Lew does a good job overall, but not this specific event.
Weege did? That guy can't figure out how to use a keurig coffe machine
Just remembered that another rare tweeter appeared last year to correct a Lewis Phillips, Ian Harrison report. Maybe Ian is using Lewis to communicate with his riders?
Interesting how that works, isn't it? Almost like they sometimes have ulterior motives.
Big lew* - When you live in the state of coco butter and spring break and not to praise the always local talent - your a fag, blow a load and drop ur balls then come back with the facts. Can't believe you made elito-mac cal you the hack you are...
Mathes called the scoop tire Eli's "blankie" in the review pod, Lewis called the scoop tire his "emotional support animal" to Ian Harrison, Eli's boss... This is a grown man we're talking about, and one of the best riders the sport has ever seen, and this is the respect he gets?
I think the moto media has gotten a little high on their own farts lately and feel too comfortable taking jabs at the guys out there putting their lives on the line for our entertainment.
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