Spartan Homer Denies History and the "This Era doesn't Count" Crowd Sucks
Recently, I went on the Wikipedia Michigan vs MSU Basketball Rivalry page and I found that a Spartan Homer is trying to invalidate any of the games that occurred pre MSU joining the Big Ten. Basically, the user keeps deleting any games pre-1949 under the guise of non-con doesn't count. Link because it probably already switched back:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan%E2%80%93Michigan_State_men%27s_basketball_rivalry
Obviously, it's Wikipedia and it sucks as a site because people can vandalize any site at any time, but I really don't understand why both MSU and Ohio State fans try to do this in both football and basketball. It just seems cowardly to not be upfront about the games that occurred, even if they were long, long ago. Just wanted to basically say that these fans are my least favorite because they enable this form of censorship and having to constantly switch it back is really frustrating. I know this is making a mountain out of a molehill, but if I never had to deal with these types of people ever again, I would be very happy.
are we really doing this
Because he/she has 150 mgopoints (for now) and thought this was worthwhile, yes, we are.
March 30th, 2021 at 10:30 PM ^
The conspiracy is a lot deeper than the OP acknowledges - even the University of Michigan Athletic Department has been co-opted:
https://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Football/footstart.php
Poster name checks out.
This is a really unnecessary comment. It's disappointing that it's been upvoted.
Fortunately, a few of us have plenty of downvotes to donate to your cache.
They’re just insecure. It’s bad enough that their schools are inferior academically, they cannot abide any evidence they are inferior athletically too. Feel sorry for them.
Probably should delete my MGoBlog account after this, lol.
It just pisses me off so much when people do this and I didn't have anywhere else to post this. I legit don't know any other place to find the scores of earlier games and I wanted to compile a lot of the stats from the data.
You could compile all the data in giant notebooks, call them the SuperGuide, and keep them in your bedroom that is adorned wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling with Michigan paraphernalia.
Too soon
It would be SOOOOO cool if someone could do that, don't you think???
Don't forget about looking down one's nose at rivals' academics...
...even though one couldn't get admitted to those universities themselves.
it's ok, i forgive u
It just pisses me off so much when people do this and I didn't have anywhere else to post this.
Then go to an authoritative source instead of whining about trolls.
For example:
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/
But as Bentley says, prior to 1959 game details weren't consistently or accurately recorded so YMMV.
Data trumps emotion
p205 of this dirty document seems to tell a different story
Pick your battles
having to constantly switch it back is really frustrating.
Have you tried not giving a fuck? Give it a try. It works really well.
I could be mistaken but I believe not giving a fuck is undefeated. I can't say for sure because someone keeps changing the wiki.
You may get a ton of shit for the post and your attempts on Wiki, but I respect your efforts to uphold and acknowledge accurate historical records. That said, the internet, and Wiki more specifically, are probably not going to give you any satisfaction in those regards.
Somewhere, there is a green troll in his mom’s basement banging on his keyboard “re-fixing” the Wiki site. Shakes his fist each time and yells at the ceiling: “You fargin ice hole”
First Gen - you can get some satisfaction for your efforts!
Well I guess since pornhub stopped allowing downloads, guy has got to do something to pass the time during a pandemic.
/jk FGW
Never have to deal with them, you say?
Call WD for your next intervention
Yeah, pigheaded people who ignore the facts that don't fit their agenda are the worst.
(Hmm, that sounds familiar. Where have I seen that recently?)
Ok cool, hook ‘em
You have a lot of time on your hands. Maybe try knitting.
Ignore the haters. They're being needlessly dickish about something you're passionate about, which is something that is common among posters on this board. I upvoted your post because I too like to go to wikipedia to check rivalry scores and I too think it's ridiculous that someone tries to remove pre-Big Ten games. That's just stupid. Keep up the good work of correcting those that are trying to censor/remove history!
"MSU is so obsessed with us", says the MGoBlogger unironically being obsessed with MSU.
Funnily enough, that's the one MGoBlogism my post didn't include. Thanks for the idea though, I'll keep that in mind for next time! /s
I’m all for wasting time, but this is too much for me
Found WD's new account
We are at the beginning of the Coach Howard era. That is what counts most today imho.
If it really bothers you, contact the Wikipedia moderators and they can lock the page.
Better yet, focus on our game tonight against UCLA.
The rivalry has been evidenced both on the court and off the court. Among the off the court elements of the rivalry, recruiting of basketball talent has resulted in battles, the most notable of which turned into the University of Michigan basketball scandal, the investigation of which began when both schools sought the services of Mateen Cleaves. Michigan leads the all-time non-conference series, however, Michigan State leads the series since joining the Big Ten in 1950. The main rivalry of the series began once Michigan State joined the Big Ten.
Regardless, the above blurb is a really dumb thing to include in the very first paragraph of the Wikipedia entry.
It's an OUTRAGE!
Pre 1949 shouldn’t count as minorities were not allowed to play.
Also, who fucking cares?
Its either an entire history or when specific dates are picked its his story.
Can we please add this rule to the MGoBlog FAQ? "No posts about a Wikipedia page being modified". Just add it to this section.
UNWELCOME, KTHX
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“I really don’t understand”.
really? You don’t understand why rivals would delete data that makes them look worse?
2021 everybody... This is what it's come to. Wikipedia outrage is at an all time high.
Go Blue let's get this dub tonight.
And Wikipedia is a gold star source of information.
Wikipedia is an internet shithole just a couple of paces behind Twitter.
Under those conditions, the United States hasn't won a World War, ever.
First world BS.
March 30th, 2021 at 11:02 PM ^
Sparty is gonna little brother, and Schmuckeye is gonna poop in the cooler. They have deep-seated psychological issues