Let's talk about "true fans"

[Dayze]

Pesimist until proven otherwise.

[ModSocks]

The majority of the forum probably falls in the 3-4 category. However, people are so desperate to win an argument that these 3's & 4's get over dramatic and label each other as 1's & 5's.

Too many people over-sensationalize someone else's views in order to prop themselves up.

Hell, just look at this thread if you need proof.

[HemiEd]

By your definition I would fit into the "naysayer" slot, but I think I am balanced.

[Mosbonian]

I would say a 3 for me....I'm not particularly thrilled about the Alex Smith trade and what we gave up. But I wasn't much on the Geno bandwagon either.....

Had Pioli been allowed to stay I would have been a definite 5....but I will give Andy Reid the benefit of the doubt for now.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

Had ***** been allowed to stay I would have been a definite 5.

I would have been a 1 if Pioli stayed.




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[Just Passin' By]

The place to find the liars is usually going to be #3. Most people in any fan base will claim that they are balanced, and most people area full of shit when they make that claim. Here, the poster norm is probably #4.

It's almost a polar opposite of most team boards I read, although the dynamics are similar. JetsInsider, for example, has the "SOJF" insult instead of "true fan", but its populated mostly by homers, optimists and people who just hate every other team. If your #4 posters here think the "true fans" are bad, try reading Ray Ray on JI for a little while.

Even your most wide eyed homers around here are cynical bastards compared to him.

[King_Chief_Fan]

If we want to use the term "real fans" in the manner in which it is used, I think it should be o.k. to refer to the other end of the spectrum to be labeled, "dumb asses".......

[Carlota69]

Im a 2.5 as well.
Im neither stoked or disgusted with the Smith trade. Im hoping he does well and that coaching brings out the best in him.
Im also OK with Eric Fisher. Happy that it wasnt Joker and waiting to see if it works out. Im hoping that our Oline is dominant and we win alot of games.
Im also chill when it comes to the draft and who we drafted. I have no true idea if these guys are going to work out, but I really hope they do. Time will tell.
Im willing to truly look at this team as coming from the absolute bottom and look at positives, even win we lose.
However, if they choke their ass off by the 2nd yer of this regime, Ill be pissed again. Then if shit continues to roll down hill in the 3rd year, Ill be apathetic again (2012) and lose my passion for football. Which for me is the saddest part.
This past season was the worst, so Im going to try have a fresh attitude about whats to come and hope what the new regime is doing, works.
I also agree that certain people try to put you into homer category if you are just trying to have better outlook and willing to give new FO and clean slate.

[siberian khatru]

I reluctantly voted 3, even though I'm wary of the term "balanced." It sounds like one of those labels, like "independent voter" or "political moderate," that a lot of people use in a self-congratulatory manner to show how "open-minded" they are. But if you quiz them on their beliefs or voting habits, you often find they routinely support one political party or ideology over the other.

But based on how DaFace described it, that's pretty much where I'm at -- " Their approach is a 'wait and see' reaction, though they'll be quick to criticize if things don't work out." Although there are many times I swing to No. 4 ("They're probably not happy about Alex Smith being our QB, but are grudgingly willing to see what he can do").

[ModSocks]

You guys should find the original "True Fans" post, which sparked this whole thing (well, that and Carl Peterson).....I think it was made by Hamas iirc. Everyone throws the term around on this forum, but i have to wonder how many remember the original post.

[Old Dog]

I would put myself slightly closer to 4 than 3.

[RyFo18]

I've been through phases where I've belonged within all 5 of these categories.

[Setsuna]

I'm a naysayer and I just became a Chiefs fan.

[gblowfish]

I tried to join the Optimist Club, but every time I went to a planning meeting, I'd find myself blurting out "THIS WILL NEVER WORK!!!"

[alpha_omega]

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