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Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:18 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:13 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:11 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:03 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:58 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:54 pmShe obviously nuts How do you know if he says [fork] off she doesn’t slap him? Then being a “real” man he couldn’t take that he would have to hit her that would apparently be the manly thing to do because getting slapped and doing anything would be really weak wouldn’t it?

100 lb Karen smacks me im laughing as she gets ejected. Come on..

…or crying when she knees you in the nuts and takes your kid’s baseball.

And if that happens so be it. She goes to jail. My son knows I stood up for him, unsuccessfully.

Do you still find that a favorable scenario, compared to what actually happened?

So instead of a baseball. It’s your kids shirt. His shoes. Are you ok then since we are playing what if, with changing the facts?

I haven’t changed facts. I was proposing an outcome to an alternative scenario. Also… who is Ryan Bader?

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:27 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:21 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:17 pm Two scenarios:

1. Give the ball to the lady.
2. Keep the ball and tell the lady to take a hike.


The issue isn’t which one you choose. The issue is that #1 is somehow a sus.

He’s not. In front of his son, he took the high road. And wouldn’t you know it, the man and his son were rewarded big time.

But even if they weren’t rewarded, in life, you have to choose your battles.

It was just a ball.

And if you don't take care of the little details you'll never handle the big ones.

Not true.

The secret is knowing which battles to fight, while keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

No it is true.

The secret is knowing how to fight them.

None of us know what another's personal experience has been in previous encounters.

IN relationships with family or anything else you address them you don't ignore them.

You totally address stuff with family….when it’s important.

I’ve seen the most successful ppl I’ve ever worked with play the long game.

If you feel the need to address every perceived slight or get consumed with someone getting their comeuppance, that’s a sign of emotional immaturity.

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:45 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:18 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:13 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:11 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:03 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:58 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:54 pmShe obviously nuts How do you know if he says [fork] off she doesn’t slap him? Then being a “real” man he couldn’t take that he would have to hit her that would apparently be the manly thing to do because getting slapped and doing anything would be really weak wouldn’t it?

100 lb Karen smacks me im laughing as she gets ejected. Come on..

…or crying when she knees you in the nuts and takes your kid’s baseball.

And if that happens so be it. She goes to jail. My son knows I stood up for him, unsuccessfully.

Do you still find that a favorable scenario, compared to what actually happened?

So instead of a baseball. It’s your kids shirt. His shoes. Are you ok then since we are playing what if, with changing the facts?

I haven’t changed facts. I was proposing an outcome to an alternative scenario. Also… who is Ryan Bader?

Hah. Former ufc fighter Ryan Bader. Brain fart.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 19:26 pm

Bully4you wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 10:48 am

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 10:45 am

Bully4you wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 10:40 am Crazy feminist.
Just ignore and keep the ball.
Tell her in a polite way to get drilled and quit acting like a child.
Agree with Melville on this.
He never should have relinquished that ball.

And then what? She isn’t going to stop. She starts pushing and shoving? He can’t and shouldn’t hit back, especially not in public. It’s a no-win situation for him. If he does what he did, the alpha-male keyboard warriors call him a [redacted]. If he escalates, it gets MUCH worse for him.

Not everything in life is an opportunity to show off your machismo. Sometimes the winning move is not to engage.

She starts pushing me and I escort her away from my family and turn her over to security.
Not gonna let a person win under those circumstances.

Exactly.

I would have told her to kiss my (donkey) and move along .

Believe me she would have gotten the message.

Not hard, is it?

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:46 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:27 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:21 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:17 pm Two scenarios:

1. Give the ball to the lady.
2. Keep the ball and tell the lady to take a hike.


The issue isn’t which one you choose. The issue is that #1 is somehow a sus.

He’s not. In front of his son, he took the high road. And wouldn’t you know it, the man and his son were rewarded big time.

But even if they weren’t rewarded, in life, you have to choose your battles.

It was just a ball.

And if you don't take care of the little details you'll never handle the big ones.

Not true.

The secret is knowing which battles to fight, while keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

No it is true.

The secret is knowing how to fight them.

None of us know what another's personal experience has been in previous encounters.

IN relationships with family or anything else you address them you don't ignore them.

You totally address stuff with family….when it’s important.

I’ve seen the most successful ppl I’ve ever worked with play the long game.

If you feel the need to address every perceived slight or get consumed with someone getting their comeuppance, that’s a sign of emotional immaturity.

What you fail to understand is you aren't the arbiter over anyone and how I or someone else handles a situation when it differs from you doesn't somehow make you "emotionally mature".

This wasn't a "perceived slight" this was bad manners by an adult with a child which strangely enough isn't hers.

If you or someone else wants to enable bad manners with your child that's your choice. Its my choice to show my child that having a temper tantrum isn't a conduit to getting whatever you want.

It doesn't make someone "emotionally immature".

You know one of the funniest things about this situation was the dad's initial reaction to the woman being in his face. It's clear he hasn't dealt with a lot physical confrontation in his life. He has that terrified/extremely surprised look on his face and his arms arm waving around like he's about to throw girly defensive punches. I'm sure his kid will give him some guff for that in the future, as I know mine would.

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:52 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:45 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:44 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:41 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:32 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:21 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:17 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:14 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:08 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:02 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:00 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 17:56 pm

So those are the options. Give up the ball or throw down? Really?

Well she was nuts so the probability of it escalating to the physical level are high why take the risk over a baseball? I’m all for fighting or confrontation when necessary but over a baseball? lol that would be dumb

So crazy wins?... how's that working out?

Crazy definitely didn’t win. How’s it working out? She’s getting roasted they’re calling for her to get fired from her job and she probably will she’s being harassed they’re posting her address she’s getting roasted by the media and you think she won’t lol that’s very dumb to think she won. And did he lose? Instead of a baseball he got to meet bader got an autographed bat merchandise gets to go to the World Series the dad looks like dad of the year to everyone except those whose egos are so fragile they feel the need to constantly prove to the world they’re “real” men by fighting over dumb [shirt]. So no crazy didn’t win and it’s working out very well for them and very bad for her

Okay sweetheart...let social media do the job for you...take the ball from your son and give it to a crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...and hopefully, someone else will give you a 'better' ball that your dad gave away.

I’m sure he will be all broken up over it with his autographed bat memory of meeting a real baseball player and I’m sure he will definitely be crying while he watches the World Series from box seats lol what a fragile little fellow you are you calling people sweetheart definitely proves you have a fragile ego and are constantly trying to prove to every one that you’re a man

JFC.. you have to stand up when you're right and not allow the crazies to bully you...bur, instead, you want the social media to protect you...grow a pair cupcake.

lol grow a pair cupcake? What a fragile ego you have to be filled with so much bluster lol don’t worry though you’re showing everyone on cards talk what a “real” man you are you would have totally fought a woman over a freaking baseball that’s just so tough and manly lol we are all in awe that you would fight a woman over a baseball to prove you’re a man

You don't fight the crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...you simply stand your ground...because you are in the right...or as you would do, is shrink away...take the ball from your son and give it to a bully...it's not about the baseball...it's about not being weak...okay, buttercup?

lol such a tough guy you are we are all impressed by how you would fight a woman over a freaking baseball and how you act so tough on the internet very impressive

Again. It’s not give up the ball or fight. Sheesh

Agreed...apparently, some can't understand that most father's would be able to confront the crazy bully without fighting her...but you stand up for your rights...that's the message you send to your children...when you're right, make a stand and don't be a coward.

Correct.
Pretty simple.

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:13 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:52 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:45 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:44 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:41 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:32 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:21 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:17 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:14 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:08 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:02 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:00 pm

Well she was nuts so the probability of it escalating to the physical level are high why take the risk over a baseball? I’m all for fighting or confrontation when necessary but over a baseball? lol that would be dumb

So crazy wins?... how's that working out?

Crazy definitely didn’t win. How’s it working out? She’s getting roasted they’re calling for her to get fired from her job and she probably will she’s being harassed they’re posting her address she’s getting roasted by the media and you think she won’t lol that’s very dumb to think she won. And did he lose? Instead of a baseball he got to meet bader got an autographed bat merchandise gets to go to the World Series the dad looks like dad of the year to everyone except those whose egos are so fragile they feel the need to constantly prove to the world they’re “real” men by fighting over dumb [shirt]. So no crazy didn’t win and it’s working out very well for them and very bad for her

Okay sweetheart...let social media do the job for you...take the ball from your son and give it to a crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...and hopefully, someone else will give you a 'better' ball that your dad gave away.

I’m sure he will be all broken up over it with his autographed bat memory of meeting a real baseball player and I’m sure he will definitely be crying while he watches the World Series from box seats lol what a fragile little fellow you are you calling people sweetheart definitely proves you have a fragile ego and are constantly trying to prove to every one that you’re a man

JFC.. you have to stand up when you're right and not allow the crazies to bully you...bur, instead, you want the social media to protect you...grow a pair cupcake.

lol grow a pair cupcake? What a fragile ego you have to be filled with so much bluster lol don’t worry though you’re showing everyone on cards talk what a “real” man you are you would have totally fought a woman over a freaking baseball that’s just so tough and manly lol we are all in awe that you would fight a woman over a baseball to prove you’re a man

You don't fight the crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...you simply stand your ground...because you are in the right...or as you would do, is shrink away...take the ball from your son and give it to a bully...it's not about the baseball...it's about not being weak...okay, buttercup?

lol such a tough guy you are we are all impressed by how you would fight a woman over a freaking baseball and how you act so tough on the internet very impressive

Again. It’s not give up the ball or fight. Sheesh

Agreed...apparently, some can't understand that most father's would be able to confront the crazy bully without fighting her...but you stand up for your rights...that's the message you send to your children...when you're right, make a stand and don't be a coward.

Correct.
Pretty simple.

Obviously not simple enough for a few of fake outrage crowd.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:11 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:46 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:27 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:21 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:17 pm Two scenarios:

1. Give the ball to the lady.
2. Keep the ball and tell the lady to take a hike.


The issue isn’t which one you choose. The issue is that #1 is somehow a sus.

He’s not. In front of his son, he took the high road. And wouldn’t you know it, the man and his son were rewarded big time.

But even if they weren’t rewarded, in life, you have to choose your battles.

It was just a ball.

And if you don't take care of the little details you'll never handle the big ones.

Not true.

The secret is knowing which battles to fight, while keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

No it is true.

The secret is knowing how to fight them.

None of us know what another's personal experience has been in previous encounters.

IN relationships with family or anything else you address them you don't ignore them.

You totally address stuff with family….when it’s important.

I’ve seen the most successful ppl I’ve ever worked with play the long game.

If you feel the need to address every perceived slight or get consumed with someone getting their comeuppance, that’s a sign of emotional immaturity.

What you fail to understand is you aren't the arbiter over anyone and how I or someone else handles a situation when it differs from you doesn't somehow make you "emotionally mature".

This wasn't a "perceived slight" this was bad manners by an adult with a child which strangely enough isn't hers.

If you or someone else wants to enable bad manners with your child that's your choice. Its my choice to show my child that having a temper tantrum isn't a conduit to getting whatever you want.

It doesn't make someone "emotionally immature".

It’s not your job to police bad manners, and if the lady was throwing a temper tantrum that nothing to do with your kid, you’d stand there and watch her. It’s BECAUSE it’s your kid you’d feel the need to intervene. By doing so, you’re teaching your kid that the way to handle someone acting rudely to you is to escalate and exacerbate the problem, not walk away and diffuse.

If that dad had done so, with the way she was acting, it very likely ends in a physical altercation. Not worth it.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:16 pm

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:13 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:52 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:45 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:44 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:41 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:32 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:21 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:17 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:14 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:08 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:02 pm

So crazy wins?... how's that working out?

Crazy definitely didn’t win. How’s it working out? She’s getting roasted they’re calling for her to get fired from her job and she probably will she’s being harassed they’re posting her address she’s getting roasted by the media and you think she won’t lol that’s very dumb to think she won. And did he lose? Instead of a baseball he got to meet bader got an autographed bat merchandise gets to go to the World Series the dad looks like dad of the year to everyone except those whose egos are so fragile they feel the need to constantly prove to the world they’re “real” men by fighting over dumb [shirt]. So no crazy didn’t win and it’s working out very well for them and very bad for her

Okay sweetheart...let social media do the job for you...take the ball from your son and give it to a crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...and hopefully, someone else will give you a 'better' ball that your dad gave away.

I’m sure he will be all broken up over it with his autographed bat memory of meeting a real baseball player and I’m sure he will definitely be crying while he watches the World Series from box seats lol what a fragile little fellow you are you calling people sweetheart definitely proves you have a fragile ego and are constantly trying to prove to every one that you’re a man

JFC.. you have to stand up when you're right and not allow the crazies to bully you...bur, instead, you want the social media to protect you...grow a pair cupcake.

lol grow a pair cupcake? What a fragile ego you have to be filled with so much bluster lol don’t worry though you’re showing everyone on cards talk what a “real” man you are you would have totally fought a woman over a freaking baseball that’s just so tough and manly lol we are all in awe that you would fight a woman over a baseball to prove you’re a man

You don't fight the crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...you simply stand your ground...because you are in the right...or as you would do, is shrink away...take the ball from your son and give it to a bully...it's not about the baseball...it's about not being weak...okay, buttercup?

lol such a tough guy you are we are all impressed by how you would fight a woman over a freaking baseball and how you act so tough on the internet very impressive

Again. It’s not give up the ball or fight. Sheesh

Agreed...apparently, some can't understand that most father's would be able to confront the crazy bully without fighting her...but you stand up for your rights...that's the message you send to your children...when you're right, make a stand and don't be a coward.

Correct.
Pretty simple.

Obviously not simple enough for a few of fake outrage crowd.

I would argue that the “make a stand, be a man” crowd is more outraged than the “guy was mature and did the right thing” crowd. Which is par for the course around here.

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:16 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:11 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:46 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:27 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:21 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:17 pm Two scenarios:

1. Give the ball to the lady.
2. Keep the ball and tell the lady to take a hike.


The issue isn’t which one you choose. The issue is that #1 is somehow a sus.

He’s not. In front of his son, he took the high road. And wouldn’t you know it, the man and his son were rewarded big time.

But even if they weren’t rewarded, in life, you have to choose your battles.

It was just a ball.

And if you don't take care of the little details you'll never handle the big ones.

Not true.

The secret is knowing which battles to fight, while keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

No it is true.

The secret is knowing how to fight them.

None of us know what another's personal experience has been in previous encounters.

IN relationships with family or anything else you address them you don't ignore them.

You totally address stuff with family….when it’s important.

I’ve seen the most successful ppl I’ve ever worked with play the long game.

If you feel the need to address every perceived slight or get consumed with someone getting their comeuppance, that’s a sign of emotional immaturity.

What you fail to understand is you aren't the arbiter over anyone and how I or someone else handles a situation when it differs from you doesn't somehow make you "emotionally mature".

This wasn't a "perceived slight" this was bad manners by an adult with a child which strangely enough isn't hers.

If you or someone else wants to enable bad manners with your child that's your choice. Its my choice to show my child that having a temper tantrum isn't a conduit to getting whatever you want.

It doesn't make someone "emotionally immature".

It’s not your job to police bad manners, and if the lady was throwing a temper tantrum that nothing to do with your kid, you’d stand there and watch her. It’s BECAUSE it’s your kid you’d feel the need to intervene. By doing so, you’re teaching your kid that the way to handle someone acting rudely to you is to escalate and exacerbate the problem, not walk away and diffuse.

If that dad had done so, with the way she was acting, it very likely ends in a physical altercation. Not worth it.

Wrong again.

I knew right from the start you were intellectually stunted.

And you've never posted anything here to prove otherwise.

Let it go and quit making a complete (donkey) of yourself.

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:17 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:16 pm

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:13 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:52 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:45 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:44 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:41 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:32 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:21 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:17 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:14 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:08 pm

Crazy definitely didn’t win. How’s it working out? She’s getting roasted they’re calling for her to get fired from her job and she probably will she’s being harassed they’re posting her address she’s getting roasted by the media and you think she won’t lol that’s very dumb to think she won. And did he lose? Instead of a baseball he got to meet bader got an autographed bat merchandise gets to go to the World Series the dad looks like dad of the year to everyone except those whose egos are so fragile they feel the need to constantly prove to the world they’re “real” men by fighting over dumb [shirt]. So no crazy didn’t win and it’s working out very well for them and very bad for her

Okay sweetheart...let social media do the job for you...take the ball from your son and give it to a crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...and hopefully, someone else will give you a 'better' ball that your dad gave away.

I’m sure he will be all broken up over it with his autographed bat memory of meeting a real baseball player and I’m sure he will definitely be crying while he watches the World Series from box seats lol what a fragile little fellow you are you calling people sweetheart definitely proves you have a fragile ego and are constantly trying to prove to every one that you’re a man

JFC.. you have to stand up when you're right and not allow the crazies to bully you...bur, instead, you want the social media to protect you...grow a pair cupcake.

lol grow a pair cupcake? What a fragile ego you have to be filled with so much bluster lol don’t worry though you’re showing everyone on cards talk what a “real” man you are you would have totally fought a woman over a freaking baseball that’s just so tough and manly lol we are all in awe that you would fight a woman over a baseball to prove you’re a man

You don't fight the crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...you simply stand your ground...because you are in the right...or as you would do, is shrink away...take the ball from your son and give it to a bully...it's not about the baseball...it's about not being weak...okay, buttercup?

lol such a tough guy you are we are all impressed by how you would fight a woman over a freaking baseball and how you act so tough on the internet very impressive

Again. It’s not give up the ball or fight. Sheesh

Agreed...apparently, some can't understand that most father's would be able to confront the crazy bully without fighting her...but you stand up for your rights...that's the message you send to your children...when you're right, make a stand and don't be a coward.

Correct.
Pretty simple.

Obviously not simple enough for a few of fake outrage crowd.

I would argue that the “make a stand, be a man” crowd is more outraged than the “guy was mature and did the right thing” crowd. Which is par for the course around here.

More the pity..

You simply can't just admit you were the one "triggered" here and move on.

That is what's par for the course here.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:21 pm

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:16 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:11 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:46 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:27 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:21 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:17 pm Two scenarios:

1. Give the ball to the lady.
2. Keep the ball and tell the lady to take a hike.


The issue isn’t which one you choose. The issue is that #1 is somehow a sus.

He’s not. In front of his son, he took the high road. And wouldn’t you know it, the man and his son were rewarded big time.

But even if they weren’t rewarded, in life, you have to choose your battles.

It was just a ball.

And if you don't take care of the little details you'll never handle the big ones.

Not true.

The secret is knowing which battles to fight, while keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

No it is true.

The secret is knowing how to fight them.

None of us know what another's personal experience has been in previous encounters.

IN relationships with family or anything else you address them you don't ignore them.

You totally address stuff with family….when it’s important.

I’ve seen the most successful ppl I’ve ever worked with play the long game.

If you feel the need to address every perceived slight or get consumed with someone getting their comeuppance, that’s a sign of emotional immaturity.

What you fail to understand is you aren't the arbiter over anyone and how I or someone else handles a situation when it differs from you doesn't somehow make you "emotionally mature".

This wasn't a "perceived slight" this was bad manners by an adult with a child which strangely enough isn't hers.

If you or someone else wants to enable bad manners with your child that's your choice. Its my choice to show my child that having a temper tantrum isn't a conduit to getting whatever you want.

It doesn't make someone "emotionally immature".

It’s not your job to police bad manners, and if the lady was throwing a temper tantrum that nothing to do with your kid, you’d stand there and watch her. It’s BECAUSE it’s your kid you’d feel the need to intervene. By doing so, you’re teaching your kid that the way to handle someone acting rudely to you is to escalate and exacerbate the problem, not walk away and diffuse.

If that dad had done so, with the way she was acting, it very likely ends in a physical altercation. Not worth it.

Wrong again.

I knew right from the start you were intellectually stunted.

And you've never posted anything here to prove otherwise.

Let it go and quit making a complete (donkey) of yourself.

Getting triggered again?

Believe it or not, your viewpoint is actually the minority around here on this one. You’ll be OK.

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:21 pm

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:16 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:11 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:46 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:27 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:21 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:17 pm Two scenarios:

1. Give the ball to the lady.
2. Keep the ball and tell the lady to take a hike.


The issue isn’t which one you choose. The issue is that #1 is somehow a sus.

He’s not. In front of his son, he took the high road. And wouldn’t you know it, the man and his son were rewarded big time.

But even if they weren’t rewarded, in life, you have to choose your battles.

It was just a ball.

And if you don't take care of the little details you'll never handle the big ones.

Not true.

The secret is knowing which battles to fight, while keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

No it is true.

The secret is knowing how to fight them.

None of us know what another's personal experience has been in previous encounters.

IN relationships with family or anything else you address them you don't ignore them.

You totally address stuff with family….when it’s important.

I’ve seen the most successful ppl I’ve ever worked with play the long game.

If you feel the need to address every perceived slight or get consumed with someone getting their comeuppance, that’s a sign of emotional immaturity.

What you fail to understand is you aren't the arbiter over anyone and how I or someone else handles a situation when it differs from you doesn't somehow make you "emotionally mature".

This wasn't a "perceived slight" this was bad manners by an adult with a child which strangely enough isn't hers.

If you or someone else wants to enable bad manners with your child that's your choice. Its my choice to show my child that having a temper tantrum isn't a conduit to getting whatever you want.

It doesn't make someone "emotionally immature".

It’s not your job to police bad manners, and if the lady was throwing a temper tantrum that nothing to do with your kid, you’d stand there and watch her. It’s BECAUSE it’s your kid you’d feel the need to intervene. By doing so, you’re teaching your kid that the way to handle someone acting rudely to you is to escalate and exacerbate the problem, not walk away and diffuse.

If that dad had done so, with the way she was acting, it very likely ends in a physical altercation. Not worth it.

Wrong again.

I knew right from the start you were intellectually stunted.

And you've never posted anything here to prove otherwise.

Let it go and quit making a complete (donkey) of yourself.

Getting triggered again?

Believe it or not, your viewpoint is actually the minority around here on this one. You’ll be OK.

Keep trolling (donkey)(pit).

Its the one true thing in your life.

There's plenty of help for the mentally stunted.

For God's sake get some.

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:17 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:16 pm

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:13 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:52 pm

Absolut wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:45 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:44 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:41 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:32 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:21 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:17 pm

WLTFE wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:14 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 18:08 pm

Crazy definitely didn’t win. How’s it working out? She’s getting roasted they’re calling for her to get fired from her job and she probably will she’s being harassed they’re posting her address she’s getting roasted by the media and you think she won’t lol that’s very dumb to think she won. And did he lose? Instead of a baseball he got to meet bader got an autographed bat merchandise gets to go to the World Series the dad looks like dad of the year to everyone except those whose egos are so fragile they feel the need to constantly prove to the world they’re “real” men by fighting over dumb [shirt]. So no crazy didn’t win and it’s working out very well for them and very bad for her

Okay sweetheart...let social media do the job for you...take the ball from your son and give it to a crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...and hopefully, someone else will give you a 'better' ball that your dad gave away.

I’m sure he will be all broken up over it with his autographed bat memory of meeting a real baseball player and I’m sure he will definitely be crying while he watches the World Series from box seats lol what a fragile little fellow you are you calling people sweetheart definitely proves you have a fragile ego and are constantly trying to prove to every one that you’re a man

JFC.. you have to stand up when you're right and not allow the crazies to bully you...bur, instead, you want the social media to protect you...grow a pair cupcake.

lol grow a pair cupcake? What a fragile ego you have to be filled with so much bluster lol don’t worry though you’re showing everyone on cards talk what a “real” man you are you would have totally fought a woman over a freaking baseball that’s just so tough and manly lol we are all in awe that you would fight a woman over a baseball to prove you’re a man

You don't fight the crazy (A female canine animal, especially a dog)...you simply stand your ground...because you are in the right...or as you would do, is shrink away...take the ball from your son and give it to a bully...it's not about the baseball...it's about not being weak...okay, buttercup?

lol such a tough guy you are we are all impressed by how you would fight a woman over a freaking baseball and how you act so tough on the internet very impressive

Again. It’s not give up the ball or fight. Sheesh

Agreed...apparently, some can't understand that most father's would be able to confront the crazy bully without fighting her...but you stand up for your rights...that's the message you send to your children...when you're right, make a stand and don't be a coward.

Correct.
Pretty simple.

Obviously not simple enough for a few of fake outrage crowd.

I would argue that the “make a stand, be a man” crowd is more outraged than the “guy was mature and did the right thing” crowd. Which is par for the course around here.

And you would be completely wrong in attempting to make that argument.
It was my post (of course) on page 1 which initiated this interesting and insightful conversation - and provided the platform for the perspectives which have emerged.
I will repeat it here:
"Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her."
Not exactly outrage.
Simply accurate, fair, unbiased, perfect analysis.
Any "outrage" has indeed been created only on the part of those who oddly object to a balanced and honest assessment.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:24 pm

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:21 pm

desertrat23 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:16 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 21:11 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:46 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:27 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:23 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:21 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 20:17 pm Two scenarios:

1. Give the ball to the lady.
2. Keep the ball and tell the lady to take a hike.


The issue isn’t which one you choose. The issue is that #1 is somehow a sus.

He’s not. In front of his son, he took the high road. And wouldn’t you know it, the man and his son were rewarded big time.

But even if they weren’t rewarded, in life, you have to choose your battles.

It was just a ball.

And if you don't take care of the little details you'll never handle the big ones.

Not true.

The secret is knowing which battles to fight, while keeping your eye on the bigger picture.

No it is true.

The secret is knowing how to fight them.

None of us know what another's personal experience has been in previous encounters.

IN relationships with family or anything else you address them you don't ignore them.

You totally address stuff with family….when it’s important.

I’ve seen the most successful ppl I’ve ever worked with play the long game.

If you feel the need to address every perceived slight or get consumed with someone getting their comeuppance, that’s a sign of emotional immaturity.

What you fail to understand is you aren't the arbiter over anyone and how I or someone else handles a situation when it differs from you doesn't somehow make you "emotionally mature".

This wasn't a "perceived slight" this was bad manners by an adult with a child which strangely enough isn't hers.

If you or someone else wants to enable bad manners with your child that's your choice. Its my choice to show my child that having a temper tantrum isn't a conduit to getting whatever you want.

It doesn't make someone "emotionally immature".

It’s not your job to police bad manners, and if the lady was throwing a temper tantrum that nothing to do with your kid, you’d stand there and watch her. It’s BECAUSE it’s your kid you’d feel the need to intervene. By doing so, you’re teaching your kid that the way to handle someone acting rudely to you is to escalate and exacerbate the problem, not walk away and diffuse.

If that dad had done so, with the way she was acting, it very likely ends in a physical altercation. Not worth it.

Wrong again.

I knew right from the start you were intellectually stunted.

And you've never posted anything here to prove otherwise.

Let it go and quit making a complete (donkey) of yourself.

Getting triggered again?

Believe it or not, your viewpoint is actually the minority around here on this one. You’ll be OK.

Keep trolling (donkey)(pit).

Its the one true thing in your life.

There's plenty of help for the mentally stunted.

For God's sake get some.

Lots of name-calling here. Sort of an adult temper tantrum, if you will. Apparently I’m supposed to escalate the situation, but I’d rather just let the baby have his bottle.

Enjoy your night.