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kioewen	Nov 20 2008, 08:28 AM
Novice Posts: 114 Group: Members Member #242 Joined: July 22, 2008	Particle Man Nov 20 2008, 03:18 AM Wow, that's ridiculous. Sounds like a dream some forum member would have. I'd never be able to talk to Emily or any skater like that. But I'm not good at conversation... Even if I were a long-time follower of skating, I would consider it presumptuous to start talking with coaches, parents, let alone skaters themselves, about what is right or wrong with their skating. It kind of puts the skaters in a difficult position too, a no-win situation for them. Let's say that the skater just had a so-so performance. If I were in their shoes, the last thing I'd want to do is talk to someone from the general public about it, let alone to hear a skating dissection from someone who may or may not be qualified to give it. But the skater is in a bind. If they try to indicate that they're not in the mood to speak, they'll be called "stuck-up" on every skating forum. So they're compelled to force a smile and be genial, even if they just want to be alone with their thoughts for a while. Mind you, from what I've heard, Emily is very positive, etc., so her civility in such circumstances would undoubtedly be genuine. But if I were in the skater's shoes, I'd consider any fan approaching me a bit presumptuous. At Skate for Hope, it was all I could do to ask for an autograph, and even that was a stretch.


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