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Subject: RE: Drug Influenced Ultimate
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It may be a great trait to be willing to compromise, but going mainstream
shouldn't be to the tune of all the sacrifices coming from the Ultimate
community. Any talk of why its worth going mainstream should also include what
kind of positive effect it could have on the already mainstream sports, i.e.
more emphasis on an honor code among players for settling disputes, better
spirit surrounding competition, more casual attitude about the whole
thing...etc. Otherwise, ultimate becomes just another sport to capture the
public eye. As it is, I think the public's attention span is only going to
focus on 2-3 major sports at once. There's already saturation in that market,
so to speak. If we're going to grab anyone's attention it's going to be
specifically because we've got a different attitude and a different way of doing
things.
After all, grunge went mainstream in the early 90s and it showed us all how to
come crashing down in misery from the sickening sweetness of 80s pop rock (only
so that we could revive it in another 15-20 yrs). Sure, some will say that
Nirvana cashed in at the expense of their punk roots, but we're all the wiser
for their mainstream presence. :)
Eric
"HUGHES, Chris" <CHughes@chelt.ac.uk> on 26/05/99 15:29:33
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From: "HUGHES, Chris" <CHughes@chelt.ac.uk>
Date: 26/05/99 14:29
Subject: RE: Drug Influenced Ultimate
Expanding the issue here to cover a larger are still raises the point - as
Ultimate players something is going to be sacrificed to promote the game
further for public awareness. This may be drug references (and use) to
promote a squeaky clean image (just like rugby!). We may have to change the
game, ie referees; local leagues instead of tournaments. Separate divisions
at events. The ethos and social aspect of the game may change as sponsorship
forces players to change their behavior on and off pitch, the player base
means that you won't be playing and seeing your friends from other teams.
Players may be forced to play for their closest teams etc. The possible
outcomes from pushing the promotion of the sport may have big beneficial
changes to the sport and individuals - but some aspects will also suffer;
how much are people prepared to give up. Or are you happy in the knowledge
that every one new who you speak to thinks the only reason you were able to
represent your country is because you are the only one who plays that silly
little sport, and you just weren't good enough to compete at
rugby/football/hockey/netball* (*insert sport of their choice here)
Chris Hughes
(my opinions only)
(not DoC)