A bit of a rant

[dirgni19]

This does not go out to anyone specific, mind. It's just an observation I've had for a while now and with some developments both in football and tennis I just needed to vent a bit here in my own space.

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[dirgni19]

It's kind of a good thing that I don't have much time (and shouldn't really make time!) for the blog comments these days, otherwise I'd probably be even more rambly than usual! :p

P.S. Just wanted to say that I'm so excited that the Sergio/Iker fic is on top of your to-do list <33 No pressure though, I'll just be here waiting like a rabid dog patiently for it! :D

[dirgni19]

I haven't strangled you because I love you! And also because I figured that the longer it takes you to work on it the more awesome it'll be! :D Seriously though, no rush, I know how many things you're working on!

[maribella008]

What gets me riled up is that when a player/team *does* decide to come over, some people go apeshit because omg how dare these athletes risk themselves for *gasp* their international fanbase?

Do I want to know where you read something so ... asinine?

No. No. I don't. I'm supposed to be working anyway.
*goes back to draft*

[dirgni19]

To be fair, none of the actual bloggers have talked about this, it's more of how their readers have been reacting to the posts. Before Rafa pulled out of Bangkok some people were pissed, talking about how it was such a dumb decision for him to go. That's why I love Rafa, no? He makes an effort to go to those small tourneys even though he can choose to stay in close proximity to Spain, or something.

Anyway you're right, let's all get back to work instead of being all butthurt about this stuff! :p *whistles as she waits for draft* ♥

[niennah]

I hear you. It reminds me of when I used to live in Japan getting stuff mailed from Europe or the US, I had to choose shipping to the "Far East". I was like, it's not that far, mate, it's right here. People have this concept of the world and they forget that "far away" to some people is "right bloody here" to others. Also, for European players it's a long trip to get to Indian Wells; for Americans it's a long trip to Paris. East and Southeast Asia should not be too difficult for athletes that travel so much.

The issue is the schedule. It sucks that this end of the year is so full of withdrawals, and it really sucks that one area of the globe then suffers most for that. It shouldn't be that way, and they really do need to assess the toll the schedule takes on the players and reorganise. Also, why two major tournaments in Paris? And now in London? A little rearrangement is necessary, I think.

[dirgni19]

Thank you, that's exactly what I'm trying to say but wasn't able to properly convey, lol! I understand how tiring it can be for the players but it comes with the sport they play, right?

The schedule really needs to be fixed, I think if they value the fans here in Asia as much as they say they do, they should make a mandatory event here that's not during the end of the season. Shanghai Masters is a step forward but it still suffers from withdrawals like last year with Rafa and now this year with Roger.

[templargirl]

the Asian tournaments should be around the time of the Australian Open, so the whole swing would be at the beginning of the year, players wouldn't be so tired and fanbases could be happier :)

[dirgni19]

This exactly! I think the period around Australian Open is the perfect time for these Asian-based tournaments, they'll be on the same hemisphere and the players will still be fresh from the break, everyone wins!

[phwoffy04]

*hugs*
Seriously, it pisses me off that some fans are in a situation like this. I know I'm so lucky to be in a position where I can go and watch my team every other week and although I can't really afford it, it's not impossible. (yet :p)

I mean, I don't really know what to say because I've never experienced anything like it but it must be horrible. And nowhere is less important- every team/player should make an effort to appreciate their fans and just because some of them live in countries that aren't so "on the map" or whatever, doesn't mean they matter any less. Sure, it's difficult to go everywhere but when they focus their attentions on the same sort of places every year, it must be really frustrating.
But then it's fans like you that are important. I've found that some overseas supporters of English teams are... a little bit... contrary? They just like to hear that their team won, you know? But you really want to be a part of it and stick by them even though they're not around. I admire that :)

But yes, people are dumb!

[phwoffy04]

Contrary wasn't the right word at all but I'm having a minor mind meltdown so uh, you leave me be :p