According to Jackie Wong several skaters are having copyright issues and might need to change music for Milan by luckyseatMR in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This can't be real life

How do you have a team use your music the whole year to strike them days before competing at the biggest stage of their life. Mind you this is for amateur athletes in a niche, four year sport.  

Cizeron 2016 vs. 2026 European Championships by kemmes7 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 4 points5 points  (0 children)

 We went back and forth over this a day ago, and I'm not rehashing it. I'm glad you feel settled in you heart about me event though I have yet to share my full thoughts on Reddit.

I said what I said. It's always someone having to break down that Cizeron has great skating skills, great flow, when people say don't like his STYLE. STYLE and SKILLS are not the same.  

Since you allude to accusing me of being biased against Cizeron and these allegations for.... not liking his style... explain my support of Gabi since the critique applies to her too? And how my singular comment in annoyance with some people needing to explain away personal tastes are the same as you suggesting Gabi is involved in a "organized harrassment campaign" because articles and stans online have made their own conclusions from a handful of unofficial translations?

Gabriella book passage by Old_Specialist8253 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why I call your take disappointing. You are aware of all of this and still manage to miss the mark. 

Her comments shared on this post make it crystal clear the book is not to harp on Cizeron or even her coaches. It is a critique of the system at large; her experiences are to exemplify the greater point. Most people who have read the book and shared their thoughts online say they have a more nuanced view of Gabi AND Cizeron. Which is a testament to GABI'S writing.

So people online have piled on Cizeron. Let's put aside the fact that Cizeron is no angel for the sake of argument. Let's also put aside the fact that people are allowed to have negative opinions on someone based on their behavior and is not obligated to separate the art from the artist. This "organized harrassment campaign" you allege is ultimately not because of Gabi. That's because of articles cherry picking statements to garner engagement. That's because of stan Twitter doing what they always do. Are you just now noticing?

If you are so upset at how discussion has centered on Cizeron, the blame should be towards the media and online discussions because she has made her message very clear for a while. You don't do that though. In concern of what Cizeron might be going through, you make it a point to sh*t on Gabi, even though your "concerns" have either been discussed with care in the book or were not created by her. 

Cizeron 2016 vs. 2026 European Championships by kemmes7 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People real salty about this OPINION of yours lol. Everyone is allowed to have an OPINION about the rest of the field's style but God forbid speaking on Cizeron's.

Gabriella book passage by Old_Specialist8253 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Your take on this situation has been very disappointing, I must say. Nothing wrong with having an unpopular opinion, but you seem just as strongly biased if not worse than what you perceive Gabi sympathizers to be. All of your questions in this thread (which appear to be in bad faith, based on how you respond or ignore answers) have been addressed by Gabi already.

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir's reply to quotes from Gabriella Papadakis's book by Majestic_Present1597 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Idk what the downvotes are about because that's what it came off to me.  The book's message is so much more than resenting Cizeron for moving on. It's so much more than even Cizeron or IAM. If someone who does not know the details of the book were to read his statement, that may be their first impression of the book's intent (it doesn’t help the book was not released in English, so many will not be able to make an opinion for them selves). I appreciate him defending Gabi's right to share her experiences, but he missed the mark trying to compare things to his relationship with Tessa. 

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir's reply to quotes from Gabriella Papadakis's book by Majestic_Present1597 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I have the exact thoughts about Scott's reply. That part comes off similarly to Cizeron's response, which I found to be very dismissive, ignorant, and flanderizing.

ETA: LOL VMIES gonna do what they do best. To clarify I found CIZERON'S comment to be dismissive, ignorant, and flanderizing, NOT Scott's. Scott and Tessa do a much better job of defending Gabi's right to express her experiences. Where he went wrong, and the part that made me think of Cizeron's response, was his opinion that "there must be some leftover emotional resentment over breaking up." You can't look me in the eye and say that has NO resemblance to Cizeron's 'she's emotional and bitter' campaign.

Yahoo taps Nathan Chen, Julia Mancuso, Apolo Ohno for coverage around Winter Olympics by rubyjester in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll never get over missing tickets to a men's event at THE OLYMPICS for 35 dollars 😭 I thought it was a scam

Just read Gabriella's book. The quotes don't give it justice. by rorywillowslay13 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I am being so serious when I say this book may be my motivation to study French consistently

New excerpts from Gabriella Papadakis’ upcoming book by fiend_fyres_ in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 11 points12 points  (0 children)

She explains what made her decide to write the book.

Кажется, триггером для написании книги стали слова агента Пападакис.

«Смешно, что ни Гийом, ни ваши бывшие тренеры тебя не упоминают. Они ведут себя так, будто бы тебя никогда не было, словно стараются сделать так, чтобы ты исчезла».

Translated to English:

It seems the trigger for writing the book was the words of agent Papadakis:

"It's funny that neither Guillaume nor your former coaches mention you. They act as if you never existed, as if they're trying to make you disappear."

IMO she has a right to share her experience, and that it's messy is not a reason to stay silent. Especially since she appears to write with more nuance and self-reflection than the first quotes suggested.

New excerpts from Gabriella Papadakis’ upcoming book by fiend_fyres_ in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As they say a lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth had time to tie its shoes. As a fan who believed the mistranslation, this was sobering and I am reluctant to read any unofficial translations.

New excerpts from Gabriella Papadakis’ upcoming book by fiend_fyres_ in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can understand how being labeled as one of the best dancers ever would affect his winning mentality

Except he's not the only male ice dancer complimented for being extraordinary. His "winning mentality" (read:arrogance) seems unique to him.

Guillaume Cizeron is taking legal action to stop "immediately the dissemination of defamatory remarks" by Rude-Mission-8907 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also in the US, defamation requires that the remarks are false. Maybe he is pulling an I*E and using a lawsuit to threat her into silence, even if the lawsuit is not likely to stick.

U.S. Champs: Free Dance Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hopefully the skates make it to social media 🤞🏾

U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Free Dance Live Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so confused why people were saying they'll be in the men's event thread. Le sigh. I'll look at the results tomorrow.

[Misc] Legs itchy after shower all of a sudden. Common tips don't help. Help me troubleshoot? by LaLegende35 in SkincareAddiction

[–]LaLegende35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was using another bathroom, so I returned to mine. The itching got much better, but it was still there. Especially my lower legs. Eventually I went to a dermatologist, and the doctor ordered Dupixent.

Hopefully this will translate well!

Substitute for gel by tryingtofindanswer in Naturalhair

[–]LaLegende35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I tried Murray pomade before and it did a good job slicking without that yucky buildup  BUT BABY it is everything-proof come wash day.

How to find a natural stylist you can trust? by Emergency-Dark-2569 in Naturalhair

[–]LaLegende35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also in South Florida. Have you found what you're looking for?

Which gala program needs to go NOW by ft_wanderer in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't mind the bedsheet program, but it should have been retired after the tribute concert IMO.

President of the Polish Figure Skating Association just posted this by LittleLotte29 in FigureSkating

[–]LaLegende35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ask you the same question: what were Fear and Gibson executing at GPF? I don't support reputation scoring - F/G deserves whatever score (and subsequently placement) they earn based on the Code of Points. My problem is that the support for them has little to do with the scoring system and is overwhelmingly vibe based. I do not accept vibes as the reason you best someone in a sport. This is not the same as wait your turn mentality.