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Oct 31, 2014
9:53:35am
BYU Admins don't respond well to criticism
In relation to CB being a "fan" site you have to realize the environment that these comments come from. First, I think it was just him half joking.

Second, BYU culture is one that doesn't respond well to criticism. Having worked at BYU and with the church on several occasions I can say that in many areas, it's a feel good type of environment. To a degree it's an extension of the church environment. You care supposed to be positive and constructive and seek to help out your fellow man and work to further the missions of the church.

So when a "fan" site such as CB gets a bit negative when the team is losing, people in those position really don't know how to handle it. They don't realize that they are the comments of people that are extremely passionate about BYU athletics and they are just venting their frustration. In their minds they and the church are being attacked. Sure CB can get negative at times but I don't think anything of it. It's just people voicing their opinion about sports. Nothing more, nothing less.
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