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Dropping someone behind the scenes after two years of bad behavior and only because the pressure is on (without properly addressing it in public, I might add) is "taking a stand?"
That's like saying a brand that hasn't dropped a video in five years, is barely marketing themselves, and where team members are actively trying to leave is "killing it."
Heckler - you pop up in every thread to critique Habitat and it feels really personal. You can't help yourself. Did they reject your sponse tape back in the day? I'm wondering if you still even skate or you're just here to pretend like most of the old guard? I'm still waiting to hear back from you if you are in Maryland. I'd like to skate with you sometime.
Ex TM - Good post, completely agree.
Heritage - totally slipped on replying to your post in the other thread, but the downfall of Habitat DOES feel a little personal because the brand (along with AWS, Crailtap, etc) was one of my favorites growing up and it's so painful to watch their slow descent into mall brand territory, particularly when it seems like they're almost guaranteed to fade away (given rumors I've heard).
Beyond that, I stand by the point in bold. I think we forget about how much of a bubble Slap is at times, and I'd bet that most of the people you approached on the street wouldn't really know much about Daryl's misconduct. I don't think dropping someone behind the scenes is "taking a stand." Being public and saying "our friend, our teamrider did this, and we won't stand for it" - THAT's taking a stand, and I'd apply this to any other brand, as well.
And no, not in Maryland, but I'm on the eastern seaboard. If I ever end up in the DMV area, I'll shoot you a message.