answers and questions part a

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by DadOf8

I just wanted to add my 2 cents. I was at the game Wednesday with my brother-in-law (his first MLS game). We enjoyed the chants and atmosphere. There did not seem to be any kind of angst or friction between the Loyalists and RCB. In fact, I didn't even know there were two groups until last night. I guess I'm just a little naive that way. Robb Enger was my teacher in college so I have a lot of respect for Robb. I enjoyed the energy at the game, as did my brother-in-law. Being that this was the first time I've sat in that section, I don't know how it compares to other times, but there was a lot of energy and I really enjoyed it. I hope that energy and passion for RSL continues.

It was pretty typical of all of the games except for the Dallas one where we were off our games for the last half of the doubleheader.

[Aero]

Originally Posted by fuegote

I hope this is enough to put this matter to rest. (does this answer your questions Aero? :P)

Yes, it does. Thank you very much. I truly appreciate hearing things from your side. It really helps to understand better where you were coming from and gives me insight into what I need to do better in the future to make sure something like this doesn't happen again. Again, thank you, fuegote!

[Stucki]

I sincerely hope that the next time something like this happens,which is inevitable, it isn't allowed to fester among groups. Disputes have to be brought out into the open, especially when people aren't aware of what they are doing to cause the dispute, which I believe was the case with this, at least in part. We have to make sure that the team is what we are supporting.

[Old Ska]

Originally Posted by mrstucki

I sincerely hope that the next time something like this happens,which is inevitable, it isn't allowed to fester among groups. Disputes have to be brought out into the open, especially when people aren't aware of what they are doing to cause the dispute, which I believe was the case with this, at least in part. We have to make sure that the team is what we are supporting.

I understand your perspective Mrstucki, I think that this could have waited. There was no good reason why this situation had to be forced. Some good may have come of it, but I think it would have been much better if, as fuegote put it, the Rogue Cavaliers Brigade had not been backed into a corner.

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by Old Ska

With all due respect Mrstucki, I think that this could have waited. There was no good reason why this situation had to be forced. Some good may have come of it, but I think it would have been much better if, as fuegote put it, the Rogue Cavaliers Brigade had not been backed into a corner.

The RCB aren't the only ones that felt backed into a corner, that is why I'm saying it should have been in the open from the beginning.

[Old Ska]

One good thing about the issue being forced as it was in the last 18 hours...now I can openly go to the RSL/Fire match as a member of the Rogue Cavaliers Brigade.

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I am going to try and get a picture of me in the middle of all the Section 8 guys.

[Aero]

Originally Posted by Old Ska

The outright antagonism towards the idea of a different supporters club bewilders me.

I just want to throw in my opinion that I have never had any antagonism towards the idea of another supporters club. In fact, I always have thought it would be a great thing to have several different groups in the stadium. And I'm glad that the RCB is around. It will make a great complement to the Loyalists. We should really be able to get RES rocking together.

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by Old Ska

One good thing about the issue being forced as it was in the last 18 hours...now I can openly go to the RSL/Fire match as a member of the Rogue Cavaliers Brigade.

You should have been able to anyway, at least that is what I have been trying to say all day.

[Aero]

I know this may be strange, especially coming from me, but I just want to thank everyone and say how nice it is to be having an actual discussion on these matters in an open, honest, and mature way. I know I have been as guilty as anyone in the past with the immaturity, but I really do much prefer it this way. Thank you everyone.

And congratulations to the RCB. May you guys continue to grow and become a truly remarkable supporters club. It sounds like you have a lot of good ideas and if you can pull them off, it won't be too far off in the future that it will happen.

And for the present, I look forward to standing next to you and cheering at the games. You guys really do a fantastic job. Keep it up (not that there was every any doubt about that).

[Stucki]

Tell me if I'm nuts but the relationship between Loyalists and RCB could be similar to the student body and booster's club of a university.