Criticism of minor children is not allowed

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May 17, 2012
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At 18 a person is considered an adult in a court of law, can vote in elections and enlist in the military, it is not arbitrary...

And you have to be 21 to purchase alcohol in this country. Random age designations by the government are your guidelines for legislating your ethics and morality? OK...
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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The backstory:

Someone (not their parents) posted a YouTube video of a couple of HS age pitchers. He then complained that they were pitching illegally.

I understand the issue. But, we don't allow people to post videos of someone else's underage children.

The video I recall was from a recent prominate TB showcase and was of an 18 year old recent high school graduate who will be at LSU next month. I agree with rules protecting underage children from exposure, but you need to be truthful in your reporting of the situation.
 
May 17, 2012
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The discussion was whether amateur student atheletes were public figures and subjugated to the same criticisms as professional atheletes.

I was pointing out that being 18 had nothing to do with it (and it doesn't by any definition on whom is a public figure).

Don't let the facts get in the way of your cute pictures.
 

JAD

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The discussion was whether amateur student atheletes were public figures and subjugated to the same criticisms as professional atheletes.

I was pointing out that being 18 had nothing to do with it (and it doesn't by any definition on whom is a public figure).

Don't let the facts get in the way of your cute pictures.

There are hundreds of college football recruiting sites and message boards that would love to hear your opinions on amateur student athletes...good luck!
 
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Come on man, I like your input and it can help others as well. Don't take the easy way out...:p If the parents aren't willing to take the criticism then they usually just disappear anyway. I suggest you get your mojo back by going to my DD's hitting thread ( https://www.discussfastpitch.com/so...6-year-old-dd-swing-issues-17.html#post442733 )
and criticize all you want..I'm a big boy I can take it :D J/k..kind of... I am getting good constructive criticism there but could always use more...

Lol! Thanks pattar. I have been paying attention to that thread, even though I have not commented much. I believe your DD is 7. Based on that alone, I think she is ahead of the curve. And you are getting some very good input from a number of members that I respect a great deal. You are in good hands. My primary piece of advice to anyone working with a 7 year old student is simple; Make it fun!!!
 
Dec 28, 2009
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This rule about minors goes back a few years.
There was a guy who would go around and record another DFPer's kid. He would post the video and criticize the kid.

I understand people have different opinions about what is or is not OK...but, their sandbox, their rules.
 
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sluggers

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Dusty, you have way too much time on your hands.

Also, you might want to look up the definition of "criticism" and "complain". Then, ask youself if the statement "The kid looks great" is either a criticism or a complaint.
 
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