Thread by @evan_lang27

@not_again70 I'm going to be blunt. Members of sports media can't spent the entire time being hypercritical/insulting to an organization. We can't constantly insult the owner. It's damaging to our careers and the ability to get sources and make connections, or to get new jobs down the line.

@not_again70 The majority of us are critical of the moves the team makes, or of how the team is playing. But everyone needs to recognize the human element. The people running the social media accounts don't make organizational decisions. Neither do the players.

@not_again70 Is Matt Adams supposed to just go "well I'm playing poorly so I guess I'll just quit because people are mad? Are the atRockies team members supposed to jeopardize their livelihoods and potential future jobs to make you happy by publicly insulting their boss?

@not_again70 If a member of the media calls Dick Monfort a name, you can bet the team will limit our access or ability to obtain information. We represent the company we write for. This is a job. The team knows who we are and what we write.

@not_again70 Do you not think I was upset or angry about the Nolan Arenado trade? Of course I was! But attacking the team's social media representatives, or members of the Rockies press, accomplishes nothing.

@not_again70 Some people try to keep a positive spin on things, which may be seen like blowing sunshine up your shorts, but a constant stream of anger and negativity is exhausting. Both for the readers and the writer. Frankly I think it's nice to point out positives when you can.

@not_again70 And by no means does this mean you can't point out the flaws of an organization or the front office. But when you do so, it needs to be done with tact and professionalism. I can point out that I don't agree with Dick Monfort's descison making without an expletive ridden insult.

@not_again70 There is no such thing as true objectivity in the media. Our opinions and personalities will always sneak through no matter how hard we try to be neutral. And I think that's a good thing in sports media. It means there are a ton of voices and opinions out there for you to hear!

@not_again70 But at the same time, it's your job to curate what media you take in, not ours to cater to exactly what you want to hear. If you don't like what I write, or what someone else writes, you don't have to read it.

@not_again70 If you do read my work, I'm thrilled and flattered, but it does not obligate me to write what you want me to write and how you want me to write it.