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Who's Got Spirit?
By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog
October 9, 2008

We've received a wonderful response in the community from our weekly contest recognizing the school pride in the Crossroads region.

For example, this week's winner, the Bloomington Bobcats, announced our arrival on the PA system and had their students and staff wear their school colors for the filming. They're excited, as they should be, to show off the best of their school.

Whenever you're talking about school spirit, though, inevitably someone takes it too far. We've had to delete a few comments from the online poll because of the cheap shots. You might say we flagged that as unnecessary roughness.

We ask readers to keep their comments to what's positive about their school and not try to win by running down another school. Also, the poll is not scientific and can be hacked by someone determined enough to do so. Keep in mind, though, that we can tell when the poll has been hacked. That's why we reserve the right to cast the final decision on which school is featured. If people get too negative or hack the poll, that could tilt us in the direction of another school.

But that's enough about the dark side of the "Who's Got Spirit?" contest. By and large, we're thrilled with the response and encourage you to keep participating. If your school needs to considered, let us know.

See you in the bleachers Friday night.

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  • ChrisCobler ChrisCobler Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    No worries,

    You make a good point, which is why negative comments are only one factor in our decision. We haven't had any clear indication that any specific school is targeting another. We do, though, want to warn against that.

    Thanks again for participating. I hope you'll vote and comment again for your team in this week's poll.

    October 10, 2008 at 8:05 a.m.

  • noworries noworries Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    Thank you Chris for your prompt response. I agree with you on many points in your blog.  There are going to be many people making comments good and bad. I look at many blogs on the victoria advocate daily on different subjects. There are many people that will post negative comments. The one thing that you stated is that negative comments can sway the vote to go for the other team.  What  I can't understand is that how can anyone be sure the comments are coming from that team. For example, one doesn't not know who is posting the comments, other than it appears to be from the other team. It could very well be from someone from a different town just throwing in cheap shots.  Example,  the comment can really look like someone from Industrial  was saying negative things about Bloomington. How do you know it wasn't someone from Victoria, Port Lavaca or Dallas unless they sign their name.   It is sad that a  few actions by some can hurt the entire school body.  The Cobras are backed by parents, fans, teachers,  and many more. On any given game day , the school is filled with an over flowing show of our Cobra Spirit. There is a sea of Maroon and Grey down in Vanderbilt.  Proud to be a Cobra.  Thank you again for your time.

    October 9, 2008 at 10:50 p.m.