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Gerald-DeGroot

Previous username: GoCougarsKris
Bio page: Gerald-DeGroot
Joined: Jun 24, 2004
Last login: Feb 17, 2021
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Stop shaming Mangum bc he deals w depression. Calling him "mentally fragile" and

BlooCoog

8/9/18 1:50pm

Hmm Oct '17 maybe but not hearing that now.

soupie

8/9/18 1:52pm

Please. No one is shaming him.

kccougar

8/9/18 1:52pm

Actually yes:

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:01pm

See below.

kccougar

8/9/18 2:03pm

I agree if it's to attack his mental health, but that's not what I've seen.

Ned Schneebly

8/9/18 3:05pm

I'm sorry you interpreted my post that way. I wasn't referring in any way

Backcountry

8/9/18 4:06pm

Props for being the bigger person here, but you have no reason to be sorry.

abacaxi22

8/9/18 4:17pm

Too late! BlooCoog already read your mind and extrapolated your true intentions!

Sugar Mr. Poon

8/9/18 4:18pm

BlooCoog is a mod?

DapperDan

8/9/18 7:34pm

It’s. So. True.

Gerald-DeGroot

8/9/18 9:12pm

That post says nothiing about depression. It says he doesn't think Tanner is a

pappabear246

8/9/18 5:35pm

"I think he is soft and mentally fragile."

Mojojojo

8/10/18 4:15pm

Jake Heaps was soft and mentally fragile and he does not suffer from depression

pappabear246

8/10/18 9:18pm

Just because someone calls Mangum mentally soft doesn't mean they

Yunit

8/9/18 7:44pm

Uhhhh. You’re jumping to conclusions there.

Gerald-DeGroot

8/9/18 9:12pm

Horrid example. It says nothing about mental illness.

Cougstreak

8/9/18 10:25pm

I am a well-adjusted professional and I consider myself mentally fragile when

StalwartBraveTrue

8/10/18 4:26pm

Maybe I've just been on at the wrong times, but I haven't seen these posts

CapCougar

8/9/18 1:55pm

And if someone were to say that "something seems off," it is a huge stretch to say he is being shamed

kccougar

8/9/18 1:57pm

Hmmm, my search function must be broken. I can find exactly one post that says

Broda

8/9/18 1:57pm

There's a lot more where this one came from:

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:00pm

You are too sensitive.

kccougar

8/9/18 2:02pm

Dude why are you picking a fight? Go back and search Tanner Mangum posts

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:07pm

You seem to be the only one.

kccougar

8/9/18 2:14pm

Here you go:

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:18pm

Did you check the dates on those? Made me feel pretty good about my first post here guessing

soupie

8/9/18 2:19pm

So depression shaming has a statute of limitations? Okay 🙂

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:20pm

RE: So depression shaming has a statute of limitations? Okay 🙂

soupie

8/9/18 2:24pm

Where do you get the idea that anyone is "shaming" Tanner? And what does that even mean.

kccougar

8/9/18 2:26pm

Apparently if you use the word depression, it is shaming.

Broda

8/9/18 2:27pm

Weird. And here I thought Tanner's whole point in going public was to remove the stigma

kccougar

8/9/18 2:30pm

No, it's calling people who are depressed "mentally fragile" and "soft" that is

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:40pm

That's already been addressed.

kccougar

8/9/18 2:44pm

Let's break down your 4 links one by one....

Broda

8/9/18 2:50pm

This post by bloocoog is fat shaming MO langi as much as any of these posts

jcase16byu

8/9/18 7:32pm

The OP is looking to be offended. Everything must be overly PC or be ready..

Cougstreak

8/9/18 10:29pm

"Depression shaming" Is this real life???? People are unbelievable these days.

abacaxi22

8/9/18 4:03pm

That is the EXACT one that i found. One. Feel free to call out Backcountry, but

Broda

8/9/18 2:05pm

Not an overgeneralization unfortunately; if you take the time to do a search on

BlooCoog

8/9/18 7:14pm

RE: There's a lot more where this one came from:

Skeptical Optimist

8/9/18 2:05pm

You found the one. Not even sure that one is referring to mental health issues. There are other

soupie

8/9/18 2:05pm

Stawman much?

Richbyu

8/9/18 2:02pm

Lol...no motive to post a strawman of that nature...just read the links I posted

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:03pm

No, it isn't.

kccougar

8/9/18 2:04pm

You keep using plural words but only shown one post.

soupie

8/9/18 2:07pm

Here's several more posts...tip of the iceberg

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:17pm

I think it already stopped. Anything from 2018?

dratax

8/9/18 2:43pm

Demand for injustices is apparently far outstipping supply.

Richbyu

8/9/18 2:08pm

Did you steal that line from Fox News?

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:39pm

No, that line has been around for decades.

Richbyu

8/9/18 3:05pm

Mentally fragile ≠ Depression

Greg Kite's 'stache

8/9/18 2:10pm

Shaming? C'mon.

LaVellIfIKnow

8/9/18 2:07pm

Just because someone says he is "mentally fragile" doesn't necessarily have

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

8/9/18 2:10pm

One of the more imbecilic posts on cougarboard.

kotacoug

8/9/18 2:13pm

Yeah I'm totally off point lol...that's why there are all these posts:

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:20pm

RE: Yeah I'm totally off point lol...that's why there are all these posts:

Skeptical Optimist

8/9/18 2:23pm

I'm proud of you for being so very Skeptical. Awesome GIF!

BlooCoog

8/9/18 2:38pm

Not sure what world you live in but those posts don’t seem like

kotacoug

8/9/18 2:57pm

I see no shaming in the posts.

Cougstreak

8/9/18 10:33pm

First off, no one is shaming him. He made it public himself. And second, it is legit because it does affect people.

Turnpike Lane

8/9/18 2:31pm

Stop shaming cougarboard for having opinions!

Heavily MeDeekated

8/9/18 2:38pm

"BlooCoog" is mocking those Cougar fans suffering from the blues, how insensitive 😊

Dynomite

8/9/18 2:47pm

Since January 13, 2016 (the first page of search results), the term "mentally

BYUMizzou

8/9/18 2:52pm

How Dare You!

kccougar

8/9/18 2:56pm

RE: Since January 13, 2016 (the first page of search results), the term

kotacoug

8/9/18 2:58pm

That leaves two times unaccounted for. That must be what is being referred to.

dratax

8/9/18 3:04pm

I’ll just say that “something is off” can simply mean “he’s playing differently”

StalwartBraveTrue

8/9/18 3:05pm

Someone can have depression and still perform well on the field. No shaming at

TunaNoCrust

8/9/18 3:32pm

I've seen it on Twitter, not really on here.

nslcougar

8/9/18 3:34pm

Here’s a code word for ya: (tagged for FO)

maxpowers

8/9/18 3:34pm

There was a total of ONE post saying this, now you've created an entire thread

Machiavelli

8/9/18 3:41pm

Streisand effect?

cheezedawg

8/9/18 3:43pm

Wasn't familiar with that term, but yes, that's exactly what happened here.

Machiavelli

8/9/18 3:47pm

Also known as "Bad PR 101".

BoiseBlueCoug

8/9/18 4:15pm

You can bet that the SL Trib and all the upstanding SLC sports writers will be

Rocketman

8/9/18 8:44pm

Dude, you're on fire! And to think I was lacking entertainment tonight! Thanks!

Sugar Mr. Poon

8/9/18 3:44pm

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Sugar Mr. Poon

8/9/18 3:48pm

Honestly, this post is the most insensitive one I've ever seen on the subject

Roko's Basilisk

8/9/18 3:49pm

Way to make something out of nothing. Like the black lady that was angry her

unctoothman

8/9/18 4:06pm

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DJROSS

8/9/18 4:09pm

As others have stated, calling someone soft emotionally, is not shaming someone who suffers

Adrielle

8/9/18 4:10pm

Lame? Sounds like an insult the original Stable Genius would use.

BlooCoog

8/9/18 7:41pm

Yo could have told yourself this before your post.

Radioactive Coug

8/9/18 8:25pm

I think your heart is in the right place

Backcountry

8/9/18 4:17pm

I seriously can't believe I read through that thread! Love to have those

BoiseBlueCoug

8/9/18 4:18pm

It's a distraction like other injuries. Can't just pretend it's not a variable

Y4LYFE

8/9/18 4:47pm

Who's to say that it hasn't impacted his play? Dude's been through a lot.

IronPotato

8/9/18 5:24pm

Depression shaming can’t be real! Climate change deniers and birthers

BlooCoog

8/9/18 5:28pm

You aren't willing to budge an inch, are ya?

Backcountry

8/9/18 5:31pm

Nope I am not. Have you done the search on CB using the terms I recommended?

BlooCoog

8/9/18 5:34pm

I'm chill. You're clearly pretty worked up about this.

Backcountry

8/9/18 5:39pm

You’re just mad because you got called out. Admit that your post

BlooCoog

8/9/18 6:53pm

My phrasing was just fine. And I'm the one digging the hole?? That's rich.

Backcountry

8/9/18 7:02pm

I think there's some sensitivity to this potentially being an issue.

IronPotato

8/9/18 7:07pm

Yours isn’t the only insensitive post so take heart.

BlooCoog

8/9/18 7:08pm

Dont you feel that it could be causing an issue? It might not, but isn't there

IronPotato

8/9/18 7:10pm

Pretty sure the issue is that these terms are used to mean completely different things in a sports context.

soupie

8/9/18 5:47pm

So you finally defined depression shaming for us. Thank you.

kccougar

8/9/18 5:56pm

Pretty sanctimonious of you.

Adrielle

8/9/18 6:40pm

Yes it’s so sanctimonious to be factual.

BlooCoog

8/9/18 6:44pm

You declaring it such does not make it that way.

Adrielle

8/9/18 6:55pm

Okay whatever you say is right I guess.

BlooCoog

8/9/18 7:16pm

Anyone that the term "_______ shaming" has little to no credibility

Adrielle

8/9/18 8:32pm

Oh...you’re a democrat. I understand completely now. Carry on.

abacaxi22

8/9/18 9:58pm

This is comical. I bought into your intentions and now see you are trolling.

Cougstreak

8/9/18 10:38pm

It is “clear” you don’t understand sarcasm; my intentions were and are pure

BlooCoog

8/10/18 6:58am

I haven't seen anyone shaming him for his depression, but some jobs need a

BeardedCougar

8/9/18 5:50pm

Something was definitely off with Mangum last year. Something was seriously off.

byu56

8/9/18 6:35pm

Wow, just wow you are a very sensitive person.

Yunit

8/9/18 7:47pm

What’s a wow is how so many posters in this thread

BlooCoog

8/9/18 8:14pm

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has pure intent, as far as I can tell, doesn't make the stuff she says any more compelling

Adrielle

8/9/18 8:38pm

There it is again....lol. “Depression shaming”

abacaxi22

8/9/18 9:35pm

I don't see how any of this is disturbing. Again you are sensitive and looking

Yunit

8/10/18 6:59am

Man, this is boring. Let's try snowflake shaming for a change of pace.

CougarThug

8/9/18 8:36pm

Many called Jake Heaps "Mentally Fragile" and it had nothing to do with depression. Seems like YOU are the one that

Rhino84

8/9/18 9:16pm

RE: Stop shaming Mangum bc he deals w depression. Calling him "mentally fragile"

crazY

8/9/18 9:43pm

Ok...I’m doing it. I’m creating a new kind of shaming:

abacaxi22

8/9/18 9:54pm

Is it insensitive to mental illness to say a person is "nuts"? Would that be considered making light

soupie

8/9/18 10:47pm

RE: Stop shaming Mangum bc he deals w depression. Calling him "mentally fragile"

sevenIDcougs

8/9/18 10:57pm

RE: Stop shaming Mangum bc he deals w depression. Calling him "mentally fragile"

Gerald-DeGroot

8/9/18 10:58pm

Absolutely agree! I would bet he struggled with depression during his...

joesemenoff

8/10/18 12:19am

Do we gotta talk about depression?

Coogar2

8/10/18 1:02am

Mentally fragile and depression are two separate issues. With that said,

coolblue

8/10/18 7:05am

RE: Stop shaming Mangum bc he deals w depression. Calling him "mentally fragile"

Mathew

8/10/18 8:17am

Love that GIF...great move by Tanner to buy himself more time

BlooCoog

8/10/18 9:04am

I cry myself to sleep every night because of all the Ute shaming on this board.

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