vonfram88
Active member
There was no personal attack mate.
I do not know what you are aiming to achieve in this thread.
You have basically said the GPC should basically introduce testing, which isn't going to happen.
It's not because GPC/CAPO is pro-steroids, it simply just costs to much money.
I've asked you questions, to which you've still not answered.
I don't take it personally, but describing my suggestions as a "rant" and labeling me as ignorant does not progress things. It seems that rather than addressing the issue, which I have not taken any moral stance on, nor uttered a single suggestion of condemnation in this thread, the man is played and not the balll.
I have queried whether organisations such as GPC ought to align themselves with community expectations. I did not say that GPC "should" do anything.
I am concernd that as a prolific and high profile successful organisation, GPC and others conduct themselves in a way that benefits the strength sports and the way they are perceived in the longer term. There have been dark days before in the sport and there may be some ominous dark clouds on the horizon.
Von, you seem to post a lot about the "public", an what they "expect".
I think what you are doing here is pushing your own ignorant views.
How do you know what the public want? I think spectator/competitor numbers is the best indicator mate..... And I can tell you GPC does pretty well on that front.
I'll say this first and foremost, I do not condone the abuse of prescribed medications for sporting advantages.
You brought up the cost. Do you know how much it costs to test? And do you also know the annual turnover of PA compared to GPC or CAPO?
What about how much funding PA get from the government for testing? I can tell you GPC and CAPO get zero, and will need get any.
I think you need to educate yourself further before posting rants again.
I have not referred to the "public". I have referred to community expectations. Stop hallucinating and come back down to earth.
Now if you meant to ask how I know what community expectations are, one could describe that as the expectations of conduct and behaviour held by reasonable people who live in this fortunate country. If you don't understand what that means, attend a P & C meeting at a local school or drop by any number of NFP community groups. Most people get taught about these things by their parents.
I'm glad that now you don't condone the use of prescribed medications for sporting advantage. This stance is however in contrast to your stated position on PED in sports that is preserved for all eternity in the print media. I'm glad you have made the necessary adaptation and now I can congratulate you on gaining 90kg on your squat, 70kg on your deadlift and 40kg on your bench within a time frame of approximately 12 months.
I wouldn't have a clue about the turnover of GPC or CAPO. I know there is greater level of activity at GPC and the events are well run and manage to attract sponsors. I would hope that translates into enhanced financial performance and improved financial position. If not, why not?
I know how much it costs to test my employees and contractors for drugs other than PED. Someone mentioned on the steroid sub forum that each PED analysis cost $2k.
If PA receives subsidy for testing, it is because it complies with the relevant standards and has the appropriate policy framework in place. Rather than piss and moan about not being able to receive subsidy, why not make the necessary adjustments?