Why are you deleting (or rather “unlinking from the story”) so many comments? Just out of curiosity I’ve checked back a few times, and I’d estimate you’ve removed at minimum 50 comments. And we’re not talking troll or particularly crude comments either. Just anything comments critical of Deadspin, although you’re…

It’s almost like a a blog most likely treading the waters of financial solvency or - at minimum- at high risk of being shutdown by its parent company would go out of its way to demonize a competitor* and throw endless, (now) meaningless Flutie-like journalistic Hail Mary passes hoping something will catch.

When in doubt, you’ve got to draw the old “sounds like Trump” card. 

On a related note...I’m curious - is there going to be a blog post on Deadspin regarding RJ Hampton deciding to forgo college and join a pro team next year? It is a huge story and is it makes no sense for Deadspin - a place that has constantly advocated for compensation to college athletes - would not mention.

Obligatory internet disclosure: not a Trump supporter

At least his family wrote something (it was actually probably written by family) that was touching about a person they loved who had undoubtedly impacted others and was generally seen as a nice person.

• 12 year olds probably don’t frequent Deadspin. But they would frequent a post about someone they knew once they heard about it.

Sure, I’d be glad to provide two examples of what I’m referring to.

I provided three examples in my question. In my opinion, there is a difference between the embarrassment at the event itself (which I agree with you about), and the impacts to this child from posting about his embarrassment by a global media company. A post that will almost certainly lead to issues beyond…

Thanks, one more two-part question. Do the potential impacts on the child (insecurity, mental health, social connections) that occur due to this post matter to you? If they don’t matter, briefly explain why not. Thanks again.

There’s also a bit of irony in some (possibly) insecure adults spending time crafting their best joke about this child/the situation they can come up with in the comment section for stars that temporary alleviate that insecurity.

I have a follow up questions to your reply. Do you think the situation described in this post should have published? If so, why do you believe it was ok? How do you generally feel about adults making fun of the child in the comments for this post? Thanks in advance. (Note that I’m the original poster to what you…