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"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 08/05/2020 at 09:21 • Filed to: None

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The title ... the comment section ... it’s a sight to behold.

I even told someone to get fucked!

TheJWT > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:33

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South Dakotan f uneral d irectors:

getFuckedHerb > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:33

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It’s a tough situation sadly. 

Tripper > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:34

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Ok I read the headline like 5 times then started to read the comments. Felt like I was standing too close to a microwave or something. What is actually happening here?

nerd_racing > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:35

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I have lost all respect for Bradley, his fact checking is severely lacking, not to mention clickbaity titles . I haven’t clicked on that article.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > getFuckedHerb 08/05/2020 at 09:35

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Self inflicted wounds.... everywhere.

Tripper > nerd_racing 08/05/2020 at 09:37

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even before fact/not fact and clickbait city the guy is so flipping depressing I can’t read his stuff.

CalzoneGolem > Tripper 08/05/2020 at 09:38

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Sturgis is happening. Which means 250k bikers will crowd into a tiny town and COVID-19 will spread like wildfire among them. They will return home and spread it there. Man y will die. Many bikes will be sold because the owner is now dead.

CalzoneGolem > getFuckedHerb 08/05/2020 at 09:41

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It sucks all around like most of 2020.

I feel for those businesses that bank on this.

I feel for those citizens of Sturgis that didn’t want this to happen.

But most of these people can get fucked. 

nermal > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:42

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I JUST HEARD GODDAM BILL GATES IS MAKING  5G TOWERS NEAR THERE AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Tripper > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:42

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Thanks for doing the work here! Really enjoy that oppofilter. Going to head back behind my FP firewall now.

CalzoneGolem > nerd_racing 08/05/2020 at 09:43

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I don’t even recognize his name that’s how often I make it to the FP but that title got me. 

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:44

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I went to the FP story. Took two goes to load the page and another three to see the first of the comments. This is why I never go to the FP...

CalzoneGolem > nermal 08/05/2020 at 09:46

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Oh no! The microchips in my blood stream are vibrating!

CalzoneGolem > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 08/05/2020 at 09:47

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That’s fair. 

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:47

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I shouted into the greys a little.

CalzoneGolem > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 08/05/2020 at 09:52

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It’s cathartic isn’t it?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:52

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They’ve pulled articles and turned off comments on stuff in that past haven’t they? Everything in there kind of... sucks.

I really don’t like BB . His writing is probably worse than mine, and “ooooh these boomer bikers don’t believe in this virus so they’re gonna die” is a massively shitty take that didn’t need to be made. Everybody knew that already. It seems to me that BB specifically enjoys arguing in the comment section. Look at the section in that article specifically. It’s not befitting of a journ alist, and comes with the conclusion that Jalopnik, and G/O media as a whole, is cheapened and holds less stature in the Automotive News sector.

From what I’ve seen, the only “merits” he has as a journalist are:

-He owns a few old Porsches

-He started (helped start? Can’t recall specifics) Radwood

Pretty sure he also used to work at ECS Tuning, so in my book, he’s automatically a knob and a leech on DIY automotive enthusias m.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 09:53

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They can’t handle the truth.

...and I’m pretty sure they’re secret buddies with Earther.

CalzoneGolem > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 08/05/2020 at 09:58

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You make some salient points for sure. I don’t really know the guy from Adam. Can’t say I’ve read anything he’s written before but that title ... I just had to check out the comment section.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nerd_racing 08/05/2020 at 09:59

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nerd_racing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/05/2020 at 10:04

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#modernJournalism

haveacarortwoorthree2 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/05/2020 at 10:11

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And BB apparently dismissed that comment now because I can’t see it.

Party-vi > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 08/05/2020 at 10:15

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“he also used to work at ECS Tuning”

That means he has some of my money, the bastard.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Party-vi 08/05/2020 at 10:19

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Same, bought a VW ABA PCV setup from them when I was younger and dumber, when it arrived, it was still in the box Uro had drop shipped it from, cost like five bucks more having bought it from ECS instead of direct from Uro, so that was a mistake.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > getFuckedHerb 08/05/2020 at 10:23

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Thanks for your perspective as an SD resident. Stay as far away as you can from Sturgis as you can for a while.

getFuckedHerb > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 08/05/2020 at 10:26

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Pretty easy for me, Sturgis is a 6 hour drive away at 80mph. My father, who is (SHOCKINGLY) a FL resident is there on his hog however. Bonus points.

It’s just a shitty deal because the town will get sued into financial ruin if they try to stop it/slow it down, so they’re doing their best to quietly walk away while not doing anything that would publicly suggest it’s not still happening, while all these vendors are foaming at the mouth for a bunch of people who “Can handle the flu” and “don’t need no fucking masks” to buy their shit.

Our gov is a female trump impersonator at this point, unsure if she’s working on her presidential bid for 2024 or what.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > haveacarortwoorthree2 08/05/2020 at 10:27

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https://jalopnik.com/1844613731

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nerd_racing 08/05/2020 at 10:28

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All that matters is clicks...

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > getFuckedHerb 08/05/2020 at 10:33

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I’ve been back and forth on how well my state, Ohio, has been handling this. Early in the pandemic it seemed to be handled well. Then the Governor reopened against the advice of advisors with a relevant backg round, but at least there’s a mask mandate now? I’m disappointing with the (lack of) action regarding school openings.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 08/05/2020 at 10:34

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Not sure if that says more about kinja or aussie internet....

HammerheadFistpunch > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 10:42

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generally won’t read his stuff. Glib, arrogant and intentionally inflammatory. His Murray interview was good but that's mostly due to being mostly someone else's words.

Derpwagon > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 08/05/2020 at 10:45

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He has zero merits as a journalist, he’s a self-hyped blogger with an overly inflated sense of self importance.

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > nerd_racing 08/05/2020 at 10:49

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I enjoy his F1 takes, and he seems to have toned down the vitriol towards commente rs. But yeah, he takes a stance and dies on the hill. Every time.

CalzoneGolem > HammerheadFistpunch 08/05/2020 at 10:50

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Seems about right. I t ook a look through his backlog and I didn’t see anything really redeeming. 

CobraJoe > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 11:02

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The one reasonable take I have on the Sturgis rally :

Some people are willing to take the risk of exposure to a deadly virus to participate in the activities that make life worth living.

If Sturgis is the one shining beacon of happiness in your dreary day to day, then maybe it’s worth the risk. Also, maybe you should take all the precautions you can if you want to participate: Wear a mask, avoid crowded buildings, etc.

That said , I’m pretty sure that the majority of people in attendance will not have put in the full consideration of “living your life” vs “avoiding a pandemic”.

CalzoneGolem > CobraJoe 08/05/2020 at 11:14

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If the people only risked themselves I’d have 0 issue with them being willing to take the risk of exposure to a deadly virus to participate in the activities that make life worth living.

shop-teacher > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 11:20

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He's not a great writer, and his journalism skills as well as his people skills are ... Lacking. But damn it if he didn't nail that headline.

sn4cktimes > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 11:23

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I really expected a Rick Roll gif...

CalzoneGolem > shop-teacher 08/05/2020 at 11:47

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Agreed on all accounts.

CalzoneGolem > sn4cktimes 08/05/2020 at 11:48

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Sorry ... I’ll do better.

jeepoftheseus > WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI 08/05/2020 at 11:48

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Wasn’t he the FP guy  that almost died last year and swore he was going to live in a camper after his near death experience?

CobraJoe > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 11:52

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But that’s not a problem only during a pandemic, that is a problem that exists everywhere in life.

For example: e very time you drive on a public road, you risk your life and the lives of everyone else in the cars around you.

Granted, Sturgis is going to be a lot more unnecessary risk and likely a lot less preventative measures, but in a perfect world with proper education and information disclosure and leadership , it could be a choice that people could make on their own.

I’m not going to hold much of a grudge against those who go to S turgis, but I am going to continue to be extremely annoyed by those who actively ignore the advice of the scientific community by not wearing masks and gather in person indoors.

(Yes, I realize that potentially includes everyone in attendance at Sturgis, but I won’t blindly assume that’s the case.  There’s a closer problem,  since we have plenty of people who don’t comply in stores that require masks . )

Takuro Spirit > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 11:58

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Damn local business owners.

If only they offered takeout/delivery just during Bike Week to the entire world they could keep the population of Sturgis safe, and still make that $$$$$

Tristan > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 12:20

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My sister and her husband live 30 minutes from there. My brother-in-law is an avid rider and usually swings through the rally for a few hours. Naturally, he won’t be attending this time around and they’re a bit nervous about what’s to come of this.

fintail > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 08/05/2020 at 12:39

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Journalist lol. He’s just another enthusiast in the writer cosplay segment.

That being said, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with mocking these selfish stubborn spoiled idiots, I mean real tough men brave patriot warriors on their hogs.

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > jeepoftheseus 08/05/2020 at 13:01

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No idea...

sn4cktimes > CalzoneGolem 08/05/2020 at 13:39

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In your defence, it was click bait-ish enough that I still gave it a go.

Mercedes Streeter > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 08/05/2020 at 14:20

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Not even secret buddies. The new EIC is really down with mixing car culture and environmentalism.

Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com > jeepoftheseus 08/05/2020 at 17:33

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Yes.

*Corrections* It is a small ‘weekend’ trailer towed with the Buick wagon including the wife and dog . Basically a micro step further than ‘van life’. H e was apparently going to sell the house.

Real jump off the deep end plan and reasonable commenters suggested he slow his roll and build up to see if it works.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/05/2020 at 18:08

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I blame both and then some . Kinja because Kinja. Internet because satellite internet and it s high latency is not allowed for in website design. And whatever Gawker Media is now for the editorial and advertising layout that piles misery onto complication.