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Maybe because it is such a basic thing that he is embarrassed that they didnt do it before. Or maybe they werent allowed.
Hey I don't know if you guys know this, but if you don't like a particular journalist or media outlet you can choose to not consume their content.
It works amazingly well.
You all seem to be confused about the difference between journalism and commentary.
There’s not a single example of actual journalism here.
Can some real journalist tell me who da f*** that Barica guy is?
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Poor Lew...
I read here many delusional dithyrambic rants about how great he his, the very best there ever was in the whole world, daring to ask the "real questions" on touchy matters, bringing us exclusive answers no one can get... And all he can focus on is those who don't feel that way.
Life is cruel.
Absolutely, without a doubt. But even in this very thread it is displayed with Lewis's comments, the media has a condescending attitude to the audience. It is a recurring theme. How can that possibly be healthy for the sport. Especially knowing many of the media work for DC. And it goes further with the recent delayed payments to riders it appears in our sport there are two clubs, the media and promoters, and everybody else.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect / illusory superiority .
The divide is more noticable because the bulk of "the Sport" is people that buy stickers, apperal, etc. from companies that don't know they exist; to pose as industry insiders and trick other posers.
ESPN laying off a bunch of people, cycle world and dirt rider stopped publishing, sports coverage is in a tough place. I'm in he minority in thinking we are in a pretty decent place with motocross coverage at the moment.
See Lew, people downvote me, they like you!!
You're da shit, man!!!
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I laugh every time I hear a media member mention the high revving Desmo Ducati. I would like to hear any of the maybe with the exception of Keefer explain the Desmo system. I had a long talk with a Ducati rep at the Ironman GNCC about the bike and Ducati in general. One of the many things he said was he wished the media would stop saying the bike was high revving and instead explain the Desmo valve train.
If you're saying you think I'm Matthes under an alias, I can assure you I am not.
That sounds exactly like what Matthes would say.
Lewis seems like a "glass half empty" type of person. Whinges about everything, engages in a sarcastic, snarky, combative way to negative criticism only and says "why I am a target?". He argues in the YT comment section aswell. Weird that it triggers him so much.
I cant view this as anything more than "it's never been easier to be great."
I see Fan Duel and other gambling entities sponsoring media segments on sports analysis programs. So, safe to say, it MAY be possible to approach the journalism side of the sport through the avenue of one of those gambling entities. While I hate the idea of sportsbetting itself, one of those entities may provide a lot of top cover for a journalist on their payroll, if you were on their payroll.
But for my money, it's a combination of Burkeens YT and Ruperts pictures, and I'll so the analysis on my own.
Ok, but when was coverage of professional motocross better? Was cycle news really giving any better inside information than we get today from various outlets?
Oh moto coverage has always sucked. I think that Lewis guy does a pretty good job with what he's handed.
There’s too much “moto journalism” now IMO….too much of a good thing. I don’t listen to or watch any of it anymore, I started just tuning into the races on Saturday and honestly it’s much more enjoyable to watch now
I have gotten back into baseball a lot heavier in the last two years and the difference in MLB and Moto journalism is astounding.
Pit Row
It’s not that anything is wrong with the actual coverage it’s all the bullshit and fluff that comes with it. Back when it was mostly magazines that content just meant more. Now any one with a cell phone and an opinion can claim to be “covering the sport”
I would give up every single podcast to bring back the moto world tv show!!!!
Yes, getting condescended to by a bunch of people that most likely couldn't graduate from the Derek Zoolander School for Kids who Can't Read Good is a bit much.
Check out some boxing commentary to be reminded of the shit we're being served up on a weekly basis in contrast...
RC (below) trying to understand what English is...
Hint: It's a language RC...and you can't use it...
In journalism class we were told to write the “who what when where and why” and leave opinions out. Thats what journalism is supposed to be. Facts. Let the reader/viewer form their own opinion. In mx we are told what to believe. What teams and bikes are better. Even Stew was starting to be afraid to make his comments, because as soon as he would say his opinion, something during the race would happen to contradict what he just said.
That's what Slowie was doing and he got Banned!
I listen to all of the Pulp content and consume a lot of Vital's as well. I think it's a generally a good listen/watch/read, but again, mostly commentary versus actual journalism.
There definitely is something to be said about the majority of the "media" network being employed by the series promoter. Regardless of how many times they say "They let me say whatever I want" anyone with a brain knows, that's not true.
The problem is the system, teams and the series allow riders like Eli (who I love) to just be radio silent and do no media. Plus have the ability to just avoid media like pulp. So it’s hard to break news when you can be blacklisted by riders. If they had media obligations in their contracts then people could actually break news and tell their group chat secrets and the riders will have to live with it.
But I think the media enjoys being buddies with the riders
I’d love to see a moto journalist ask Deegs about the bike claim saga!
There aren't any moto journalists, just 'journalists'.
i'm at the final stage of this process: ACCEPTANCE.
Moto-journalism doesn't exist, and the moto "journalists" are perfectly fine with this arrangement. They have created a situation where those asking the quesitons hold zero power, and thus the industry as a whole knows they can flip you off if they don't like your questions. It's sad, honestly.
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