Ken Rudulph: What a Asshole

[TracksideTalk]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=778YRjUkfuM

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[cj]

Originally Posted by TracksideTalk

Yesterday Ken Rudulph tweeted out one of the stupidest comments ever on a social media platform.
Here is word for word what he wrote.


“Horse racing needs to stop pretending and just be what it is.
It’s a great combo of WWE/reality TV/sports with a healthy dose of BS on the side.
It’s a great game. Cheating is a part of it. Death is part of it. Losing is part of it.
Winning makes it all worthwhile. 😊”




This morning he was told to apologize for his comments and he did so.



“Monday evening I made a mistake and used a very poor choice of words to make what I hoped would be a compelling thought regarding horse racing. I apologize to my colleagues and the industry for my lack of proper forethought. I truly felt you all would have the open dialogue with me. I will find a better way in the future.”



There’s only one reason why he still has his job today, anyone else would have been canned immediately.

Do we know his employer made him apologize?

Why do you think he didn't get canned? If you are going to insinuate something, say it.

[kyle r]

Originally Posted by cj

Do we know his employer made him apologize?

Why do you think he didn't get canned? If you are going to insinuate something, say it.

I think it’s a safe assumption everyone in racing, especially racing media, does what they’re told.

[cj]

Originally Posted by kyle r

I think it’s a safe assumption racing everyone in racing, especially racing media, do what they’re told.

He stated it like it was fact, which we don't know. Maybe he apologized on his own? That is certainly possible.

[Robert Fischer]

some of my best friends bet Giacomo.

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by TracksideTalk

I used ONE word that YOU deemed political

One word is all it takes. Please review the terms of service you agreed to upon registration.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED...what do you think that means, smart man with many higher-up friends?

[kyle r]

Originally Posted by cj

He stated it like it was fact, which we don't know. Maybe he apologized on his own? That is certainly possible.

One acting on one’s own agency would simply clarify his position and reengage. Not “apologize” in that weird way.

[PaceAdvantage]

And there is absolutely no requirement for a moderator to be unbiased.

In fact, the word bias isn't even in the dictionary definition of moderator:

moderator
noun
mod·​er·​a·​tor ˈmä-də-ˌrā-tər
pluralmoderators
Synonyms of moderator
1
: one who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion: such as
a
: the chairman of a discussion group
b
: the nonpartisan presiding officer of a town meeting
c
: the presiding officer of a Presbyterian governing body
2
: one who arbitrates : MEDIATOR
3
: a substance (such as graphite) used for slowing neutrons in a nuclear reactor

Meet Merriam Webster, one of my higher-up friends:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderator

and before you jump down my throat about the word "nonpartisan" that refers to a POLITICAL meeting, of which this is not

I am very much biased against board assholes

[TracksideTalk]

Originally Posted by cj

Do we know his employer made him apologize?

Why do you think he didn't get canned? If you are going to insinuate something, say it.

Craig:

Look at Ken’s history on twitter.
For years he’s pushed the envelope on many issues, quite a few of them non horse racing related.
He’s never once retracted or apologized for his comments, today he did.
FAN DUEL doesn’t turn a blind eye on “hot topic” issues
TVG did all the time
Finally for the record he WAS told to apologize


He hasn’t been canned just yet but I’d be very willing to bet you’ll see less of him on air and before the start of Saratoga he’ll be gone.

[TracksideTalk]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

One word is all it takes. Please review the terms of service you agreed to upon registration.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED...what do you think that means, smart man with many higher-up friends?

a compliment finally “smart man”

[TracksideTalk]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

And there is absolutely no requirement for a moderator to be unbiased.

In fact, the word bias isn't even in the dictionary definition of moderator:

moderator
noun
mod·​er·​a·​tor ˈmä-də-ˌrā-tər
pluralmoderators
Synonyms of moderator
1
: one who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion: such as
a
: the chairman of a discussion group
b
: the nonpartisan presiding officer of a town meeting
c
: the presiding officer of a Presbyterian governing body
2
: one who arbitrates : MEDIATOR
3
: a substance (such as graphite) used for slowing neutrons in a nuclear reactor

Meet Merriam Webster, one of my higher-up friends:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderator

and before you jump down my throat about the word "nonpartisan" that refers to a POLITICAL meeting, of which this is not

I am very much biased against board assholes

A Forum Moderator is a member leader that leads and manages the Forum to ensure that all members have a healthy, successful Forum experience.




Your obvious disdain for me has ensured that I’m not going to have a “healthy & successful” experience



especially when you called me a asshole


how much lunch money did they take from you in school?
I’ll venmo you it all with interest

[Tom]

Originally Posted by TracksideTalk

I used ONE word that YOU deemed political
As I said before you’re the worst moderator of all time
Just today alone you insulted me twice yet you get offended if I “punch back”
You are the judge and jury, not the way it’s supposed to be

Forget "moderator" and google "owner."
40 posts and 39 of them are bitching about the owner but KEN is the asshole???

[headhawg]

Originally Posted by TracksideTalk

Have you ever heard the song Friends in Low Places?
Well I’ve got 7 or 8 friends in High Places

Can't reach the top shelf at Walmart?

[TracksideTalk]

Originally Posted by Tom

Forget "moderator" and google "owner."
40 posts and 39 of them are bitching about the owner but KEN is the asshole???

Tom:

From my first reply the moderator/owner has been up my ass
Also just because you own something doesn’t mean you can’t be civil with your comments.

I fight fire with fire always have and always will

[TracksideTalk]

Originally Posted by headhawg

Can't reach the top shelf at Walmart?

I support mom & pop stores
Never set foot in a Walmart ever