I'm surprised it took this so long for this thread to turn into a bash Wisconsin thread. Might have helped if I hadn't posted anything at all...
So.... you expect to be coddled and loved on an anonymous message board, but endorse your compatriots for treating opposing fans like crap in person.
That's an interesting set of principles.
"Endorse?" - What am I? A celebrity or politician? Did I just sign something?
...and where are you getting that idea?
Here's what I said on the ES-FU chant:
"it's an unfortunate but very real tradition" [implies disapproval|
On the treatment of opposing fans:
"I wish visitors were treated better"
"I like that road trips to Madison are often dreaded but think that we can achieve that without the widespread buffoonery, unfortunately most students think that behavior is a requirement"
"You found your reception less than pleasurable and I believe you. It's too bad."
So really, if anything, I'm being quite consistent. I never endorsed the behavior of individuals that are especially hostile to visitors, in fact I did the exact oposite...multiple times. I don't expect to be loved or coddled here, just treated the same as other posters.