DHI Rider’s Union
- Thread starter Bikael Molton
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We've got an epidemic of eating disorders in cycling (across the sexes), pressure to increase followers and exposure put on the athletes themselves, and some pretty questionable practices encouraged by sponsors and teams when it comes to what to share and what not to share online. Yeah, they're definitely being coached to keep those relationship statuses off the socials.
Props to those who don't have to, or who don't feel the need to. It's been a problem with female athletes in particular for a bit. Go read about the challenges Jenny Rissveds encountered a few years ago. This is a sport where 10-15 years ago the ladies were being stripped down for nearly every piece of marketing material (to say nothing of 90s).
Heather Irmiger is probably a great person. 2,500 Instagram followers isn't 350,000 followers.
Edit: I lost the rest of my reply, but the rest of your reply makes sense, particularly in the context you present it in. Thanks for the reply.
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300k enough?
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Rachel Atherton on Instagram: "Lush weekend away relaxing, getting pampered & swimming before baby arrives! feeling so relaxed but still not sure how to pose with such a big bump Thank You @redbulluk for spoiling us & being the best Fam ❤️❤️❤️"
12K likes, 69 comments - rachybox on July 18, 2021: "Lush weekend away relaxing, getting pampered & swimming before baby arrives! feeli..."
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If not. What about 400k+ ?
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Tahnée Seagrave on Instagram: "Who’s set up do you fancy more? ❤️ happy V day ❤️"
25K likes, 82 comments - tahneeseagrave on February 14, 2021: "Who’s set up do you fancy more? ❤️ happy V day ❤️"
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She was a multi time national champ and Olympian. Thank God I was bowing out of the sport just as instagram was becoming something sponsors cared about.
Indeed. And I know who she is, as should anyone who followed the sport at that time. I was raising the somewhat facetious comparison with Emily Batty, who hasn't gained her following just from results. She's resorted to shilling for online gambling and Porsche.
Unless you're out of pocket to Porsche or online gambling because Emily Batty held a gun to your head why do you care?
Yeah, I've heard about her but she's living a comfortable life in Laguna so I guess she's happy with how that worked out. I also look down my nose a little at that sort of self promotion/exploitation but I get the impression my opinion is considered dated. I never got the impression she was coerced into going that route. More like every instagram/only fans girl she just took the obvious opportunity in front of her.
The last Pinkbike racing podcast about the Andorran race raises some very good points about the rider's union and what the hope to accomplish as well as the widening gap between the big teams and the smallguys/privateers.
Sorry, everyone, who had to read my last post.
Came here to say Dean Lucas did a podcast with Loic and Finn talking about the riders union, which is interesting considering they're on one of the biggest trade teams and making a fair few dollars, and they are here looking out for the little guy, where someone like, oh I dunno, Minnaar is dismissing the whole idea like some tax-haven-living, end-of-career famous athlete.
edit: adding an apple podcast link but its on other platforms also
Came here to say Dean Lucas did a podcast with Loic and Finn talking about the riders union, which is interesting considering they're on one of the biggest trade teams and making a fair few dollars, and they are here looking out for the little guy, where someone like, oh I dunno, Minnaar is dismissing the whole idea like some tax-haven-living, end-of-career famous athlete.
edit: adding an apple podcast link but its on other platforms also
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Sorry, everyone, who had to read my last post.
Came here to say Dean Lucas did a podcast with Loic and Finn talking about the riders union, which is interesting considering they're on one of the biggest trade teams and making a fair few dollars, and they are here looking out for the little guy, where someone like, oh I dunno, Minnaar is dismissing the whole idea like some tax-haven-living, end-of-career famous athlete.
edit: adding an apple podcast link but its on other platforms also
Really shocked to hear this as I thought most white South Africans are always looking out for the little guys.
This is a Great Topic/Read. I am re-reading to take it All in before I even think about making a comment.
I hit on this post though not Scottish,but because I feel the same way as Gary. It is a bad Habbit,but at least I own it.
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I think this is where we need to bring more idea’s Gary/All Monkey’s. I see Both Side’s.
We like the Riders Union.
We don’t like equal pay for the Winners.
I think we need to Firgure out Top of Race Winners Pay Scale. That’s all. Top what? 10? Whatever It is.
The rest we set on a fair Scale based on cost to contend?
Can we talk about that,or should I just go to the corner?
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Different cultures I suppose.. But our government actively promotes gambling and the big online gambling companies sponsor a lot of big UK sport such as premiership football.. And our TV is full of online gambling adverts. And we're so used to it no one here bats an eyelid really. Its cool though as all the promotion/adds are followed by the phrase "gamble responsibly" 
Its like that here with booze ads. "drink responsibly" Whatever that means.Its cool though as all the promotion/adds are followed by the phrase "gamble responsibly"
I think the issue is where online gambling is going in 2022 as it's getting way worse and more predatory while also some of those companies are trying to skirt around regulations and target kids too. So many shitty scammy gambling platforms popping upDifferent cultures I suppose.. But our government actively promotes gambling and the big online gambling companies sponsor a lot of big UK sport such as premiership football.. And our TV is full of online gambling adverts. And we're so used to it no one here bats an eyelid really. Its cool though as all the promotion/adds are followed by the phrase "gamble responsibly"
some mobile games are as worse, i.e. diablo immortal.
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Diablo Immortal Actually Requires Over $500,000 to Max Character
While many believed that it would take almost $100,000 to max out a Diablo Immortal character, one player reveals it may take much, much more money.
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Yeah this should be regulated. I know Belgium has for example banned lootboxes in games. If I remember right they brand this as gambling.some mobile games are as worse, i.e. diablo immortal.
Diablo Immortal Actually Requires Over $500,000 to Max Character
While many believed that it would take almost $100,000 to max out a Diablo Immortal character, one player reveals it may take much, much more money.
the usage of dark patterns in apps should be banned
Hey I've been asked for my ID when buying beer like a month ago so I can still fool some people.
Also I don't get the vibe of accepting when things are shit. You can voice your displeasure and vote with your money. I'm not a gamer but If I was I'd probably avoid games with stupid monetization on principle
I don't get the vibe of avoiding things on principle when you haven't the faintest idea about the "things" your avoiding or what principles you're even avoiding.
It's blatantly clear you're not a gamer and have no idea what you're talking about.
Microtransactions in most games are basically an optional paid shortcut for the lazy or impatient. There is very little content you can buy through microtransactions that you couldn't simply acquire through playing the games longer/better. Often taking hours of grinding but with no monetary payment necessary at all. This does cause some gamers to moan that some other gamers simply buy upgrades instead of earning them.
Much like buying an Ebike to ease/FFWD the boring uphill grind to the next fun part of a trail.. Which plenty of fuck wits with no idea about Ebikes also refuse to accept on principle.
Much like moaning and not purchasing an Ebike. Shunning microtransactions in a game doesn't register any sort if vote at all and doesn't harm the multi billion $ games industry in the slightest.
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Dude. The kids spend bulk money just to get friggen skins in games. They don't offer a shortcut, tactical advantage or any benefit whatsoever. Its friggen annoying. If you're gonna buy something, it better do something like win the game or make you massively over powered against the other plebs.
I mean I'll waste my money getting bike shit that looks better, but thats a completely different thing that I won't let my kid know about at all.
Gary. First of all I made a blanket statement. Not a gaming related statement so me being a gamer or not being a gamer does not invalidate my statement of "I don't get the vibe of accepting when things are shit. You can voice your displeasure and vote with your money".
Also Gary just because I'm not a gamer now doesn't mean I've never been one (Fun fact I never have a laminated prize for being a very special gaming person from back in the day) . I get that I can never become an expert in every topic on the planet, from golf, through gaming and curling to making assumptions about others but I still understand microtransations really well. I wish you understood reading in your native tongue better though as that would help you notice I was not talking about microtransations in general but about lootboxes which are a gambling like mechanic. Not to mention some content in games is also only accessible through microtransations and they are not only there to expedite your progress. Such a gaming expert like you should know it.
To reiterate my point again. When I don't agree with something. No matter what it is I vote with my wallet and don't give money to people with whom I don't agree in terms of their business practicess. I am pretty surprised someone so critical of everyone is so docile and accepting when it comes to business practices since you are literally saying "when ever Gary sees something bad he accepts it. There is no hope in changing anything.You must agree with our corporate overlords and give them money even when they do stuff you dont support". Kinda weird. Of course you may not be really thinking that and just arguing with me because you like arguing with people.
Also seriously cut the crap with being an expert on everything. You don't know everything about everything. Jesus I'm a loudmouth and a smartass but you make me look like a mormon wife. Seriously keep this on topic instead of derailing every conversation because you want to argue.
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I don't think skins are a problem. Gambling like mechanisms of lootboxing are worse. Not only they screw with your dopamine in your brain but teach kids to be gamblers. Some companies literally lock the best content in games behind low chance lootboxes that require you to spend until you get it.
Well that and I don't think "spend your way into success" is a lesson we should teach kids so I think the skins thing is the least offensive. It's just virtual clothing. A dumb thing to spend your money on but hey I'm someone who is willing to spend 15E on a cup of coffee so I cant judge
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If you actually paid any attention to my posts here over the last 20yrs you might have realised I tend not to make comment on subjects I don't know anything about at all. That's when it's time to ask questions or listen.
That's free advice bruv.
You're welcome.
Judging by the $50 billion profit they made last year, pretty much every kid that doesn't have stingy grumpy Scottish parents