CAMELOT FANTASIES

I don't understand it either Lady TT.  The same thing happens with most of the top guns. All I can say is that there is usually an equal amount of delusion from rabid fans, and hatred from detractors.

I couldn't believe the hatred that Rafa, a genuinely nice guy by most accounts, got at MTF. And of course this transferred to baiting, trolling, and attacks on people in his fanbase.  And of course there were was hate directed back toward other players.  Anyone who is not top 10 in the world is basically a "mug" or "choker" because you can't count on their play being consistent enough to win as much as the legends.

Look, I can understand people from one fanbase not wanting to see his top competition succeed.  That's pretty normal, I guess.  But so many wish death, injury, calling the players derogatory names, having whole threads dedicated to trashing the player and his fans.  I think there were even groups of posters that would get together and bait and attack other posters.  It's really some sick stuff.

I'm sure General Hercules could tell you some horror stories.

But as with any forum there are some genuinely good posters and people out there.

Respectfully,
masterclass

I met The General on Talk Tennis, so I am well acquainted with forum behavior. TT is all that you said and more. We all feel an affinity for our favorite players, but dogging other players out and wishing death on people is beyond twisted.   You don't have to be a fan of another player, but you can still be respectful. They're human and all of them have worked hard to get where they're at.

I think what Federer has done and is doing is impressive. I'm actually more impressed with the latter part of his career. That's because he's done enough and yet, he continues to train, eat right, and prepare for battle with people much younger than he is.

Anyone who can't respect that has a problem. I respect what Novak is doing as well.

All of these players deserve kudos as far as I'm concerned, but to hear that people have negative things to say about what Federer is doing right now, is just crazy. Really crazy. I have no words.