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The world we live in…Man has it changed. ADDENDUM!
I thank God every day that Facebook and Twitter, instagram, vine, Youtube, all of it, did not exist when I went to High School. I can't imagine the dumb stuff I'd have been caught saying and doing.
If you are a dad this is something you well know already, if you are a dad with a daughter this is likely to get your blood going. If you are a boy, or young man, or husband, and you haven't experienced children yet, or haven't had a daughter, it's next to impossible for you to understand.
My daughter, my one and only daughter, has worked her ass off playing sports the past 9-10 years. She's loved it, and I've loved being able to both watch, and coach along the way.
Last week we were told she'd been accepted to college and will begin playing softball there next year.
Clearly an incredibly proud day.
And of course, like any dad in the modern world I said so.
Now I've been using computers since 1981. I was a professional baseball player for 22 years. I played 10+ years in Philadelphia. I played 5 in Boston. I shared a locker room with well over a thousand teammates and I played and lived at school a year before doing so.
That's all to say I am absolutely aware of social media and how it works. As someone who's said about 2.34 billion things he shouldn't have, I get it.
With that tweet I expected a response. Some congrats for sure, but absolutely the smart ass college kid and likely many of them from RS to reply. And I was not disappointed.
After receiving the expected "I'll take care of her" and "Can't wait to date her!" and the "Looking forward to partying with her" I, like many dads, sent this one…
A little fun for sure (though I do and am proud of it btw!!).
If you're a dad you know exactly what I meant by that tweet. I was also going to mention that there is little in life I'd ever go to jail for, but my daughter is one. Another nod to that father/daughter bond….
In between a fight with Kevin Millar, congratulating Juan Pierre on a wonderful career (just hated facing him) and praying Josh Hamilton gets right, I started to see this sort of tweet.
And tweets with the word rape, bloody underwear and pretty much every other vulgar and defiling word you could likely fathom began to follow.
Now let me emphasize again. I was a jock my whole life. I played sports my whole life. Baseball since I was 5 until I retired at 41. I know clubhouses. I lived in a dorm. I get it. Guys will be guys. Guys will say dumb crap, often. But I can't ever remember, drunk, in a clubhouse, with best friends, with anyone, ever speaking like this to someone…
"The Sports Guru"? Ya he's a DJ named Adam Nagel (DJ is a bit strong since he's on the air for 1 hour a week) on Brookdale Student Radio at Brookdale Community College. How do you think that place feels about this stud representing their school? You don't think this isn't going to be a nice compilation that will show up every single time this idiot is googled the rest of his life? What happens when a potential woman he's after googles and reads this?
The other clown? He's VP of the Theta Xi fraternity at Montclair State University. I gotta believe if Theta Xi is cool with a VP of one of their chapters acting like this I'd prefer to have no one I know in it. Also, does anyone attending Montclair State University have a student handbook? If so can you pass it along because I am pretty sure there are about 90 violations in this idiots tweets.
I stopped because the rest was more of the same. And while these, to me as a dad, are just stupid and vile in ways you can't fathom, they aren't alone.
There have been personal tweets, texts and emails to more than one party in all this.
Now understand this.
I'm a Republican
I'm a former Red Sox
I have a nasty habit of talking, a lot, about anything anyone asks me and totally unconcerned about giving you my opinion. You will never question where I stand, right or wrong agree or disagree on anything.
I am completely unafraid to get into a ragging war with anyone. Win or lose I'll give as good as I get:)
I have zero issues being made fun of. It's part of living and playing sports your whole life and when you're built like I am you need to develop a defensive strategy early in life.
So I look at it like this. Democrats, Yankee fans, people that don't like the sound of my voice, that's a pretty big group.
Those folks for the most part don't like me even a little bit.
Democrats for their own reasons, Yankee fans for theirs and the rest of them hate me for who I am or what I say, and that's not going to change.
The amount of vitriol I've heard is not an issue. I am sure I'll hear more.
But I have to ask, is this even remotely ok? In ANY world? At ANY time?
Worse yet? No less than 7 of the clowns who sent vile or worse tweets are athletes playing college sports.
I knew every name and school, sport and position, of every one of them in less than an hour. The ones that didn't play sports were just as easy to locate.
I've kept every tweet like the ones above.
Now again, I was 17, 18, all of those years when stupid was the operative word. But from the day I was born thru today the only time I may have ever uttered ANYTHING remotely close to this was on the field in the middle of a bench clearing brawl.
My daughter comes to me beyond upset. She didn't do anything, she never said anything, yet she's now receiving personal messages with guys saying things to her, well let's just say I can't repeat and I'm getting beyond angry thinking about it. Her boyfriend, a wicked good hockey player who has a fighting streak I absolutely love is going out of his mind to be let off his leash but unlike the athletes tweeting this stuff he understands the potential consequences of his actions and knows the time and place will hopefully come when he can make it right on his own terms.
These boys have yet to understand one of life's most important lessons. In the real world you get held accountable for the things you say and if you are not careful that can mean some different things.
How on earth do you guys know who's on the other end? What they're thinking?
This is a generation of kids who have grown up behind the monitor and keyboard. The real world has consequences when you do and say things about others. We're at a point now where you better be sure who you're going after.
If I was a deranged protective dad I could have been face to face with any of these people in less than 4 hours. I know every one of their names, their parents, where they go to school, what they do, what team they are on, their positions, stats, all of it. I had to do almost nothing to get ANY of that information because it is all public.
What part of talking about a young woman, my daughter or not, makes you even consider the possibility that this is either funny or makes you tough?
I found it rather funny at how quickly tone changed when I heard via email from a few athletes who'd been suspended by their coaches. Gone was the tough guy tweeter, replaced by the "I'm so sorry apology used by those only sorry because they got caught.
It was EXACTLY like the Scared Straight episodes you watch where "tough" kids get brought to tears when they face the real world.
What these kids are failing to realize, what this generation fails to realize is this; Everything they've just said and done? That is out there now, forever. It can, and in some cases will, follow them for the rest of their lives.
This whole thing is interesting, but skip to page 17 for the pertinent part.
We as a society have managed to get it to this point, and it's absolutely because these idiots, at an age far past when they should know better, and have been taught better, are neither.
You want to know the scariest part? Some of their idiot friends, as I am sure some of you, are contacting me with "Dude lighten up, they're just joking" and "Why are you saying things that might ruin someone's life"?
You pieces of garbage out there who are even starting to think "what's the big deal?" or "I was just joking around" can stick it.
I want to date your daughter, I want to take your daughter to prom, I want to hit on your daughter etc., those? Those are guys being dopes and saying what guys say. This stuff? This is so far off the radar it's pathetic.
The ignorance and pathetic lack of morals or of any integrity is astounding.
These aren't thugs, tough guys or bad asses, these aren't kids who've had it rough, they aren't homeless or orphans, these are pretty much ALL white, affluent, college attending children, and I mean children.
A mistake is tweeting once and saying "damn, I'm an idiot" and taking it down. These guys? They're making conscious choices to cyberbully an amazing and beautiful young woman on the internet, that none of them know by the way, because they don't like her dad or they somehow think saying words you can teach a 5 year old is tough? Cool? Bad ass? Something I am missing? My right hand to God I promise all of you that tweeted this stuff, the friends around you saying "dude that's hilarious" and "OMG that's awesome"? Those people? Inside they're actually thinking "what an ass#$!Q" and "holy crap what a piece of trash", no matter what they say to your face.
Ladies? If any of these guys is your boyfriend you're in for a real rude awakening.
Lastly? Not one of these gutless clowns would even think of saying a word of ANY of this in person.
P.S. Gabby I know you're likely embarrassed and for that I apologize. But as we have talked about, there is no situation ever in your life, where it's ok for any 'man' to talk about you, or any other woman this way (and truth be told no real man would ever talk this way anyway). It truly is time this stopped. I don't know where it started because it sure as hell didn't happen much when we were growing up. Like any dad reading this the only thing I need you to leave this home with when you head to college is the knowledge that I love you more than life itself and there is NOTHING I would not do to protect you. And while it may sound corny, it's nothing I'd ever be shy about saying in public, ever.
I wanted to let you internet sleuths have a go. Here are two guys that, as you can see, thought they were somehow funny and tough at the same time.
These guys went to town. If you guys reading this that know how to find people on the 'net want to have at it, please do.
March 1, 2015 6:23 pm
Oh my God, what does any of this have to do with you being a Republican?? Why always throw that in? If you don't think Dems receive same bs from the right, you're insane. Or knowingly lying.
March 2, 2015 6:36 am
Did you read it? He was saying it as a list of people who dont like him. You democrats always find a way to complain
March 8, 2015 5:29 am
is that possible if in this instance you Republicans find a way to take it out on the Democrats even if the whole issue has nothing to do with that.
March 2, 2015 11:01 am
Republicans can't shut up about being Republican
March 3, 2015 5:08 pm
Ralph–drop it. This isn't about republican and democrat. This is about father and daughter. You got one? I do and I'm as far left as they come. Schilling hits the nail. I would react exactly as he did. Mr. Schilling, thanks. Boy, would it be fun to talk politics over a couple beers with you! Best of luck to your daughter through college and beyond.
November 1, 2015 11:57 am
And progressives can't seem to be tolerant of other peoples point of view…
March 2, 2015 11:05 am
Should have been pretty obvious, if you weren't a knee-jerk liberal.
March 2, 2015 11:56 am
Bill you just acted like the idiots Curt was talking about. Name calling is offensive too. And for what it's worth before you start calling me names, I am a mother of 2 beautiful daughters who is a registered Independant because ALL the political parties have good points AND bad points.
March 2, 2015 11:42 am
Eric – dont let facts get in the way of a good argument. Next time let the words sink in and understand the point.
March 2, 2015 2:25 pm
Couldn't agree more. If anyone says anything about their political affiliation, it is immediately attacked by the opposition…Curt was just making a point, not throwing his political views in anyone's face.
March 2, 2015 11:58 am
Eric, Curt wasn't lying. He was using his personal views as a point of reference to make a point. Don't start trouble where there is none.
March 2, 2015 12:06 pm
Eric totally missed the whole point, that is, the garbage tossed at Gabby Schilling. Blind? Or stupid?
March 2, 2015 12:37 pm
You are living a sheltered life if you actually believe what you wrote Eric.
March 2, 2015 12:38 pm
Way to completely miss the point and make liberal minded people look completely obtuse.
March 2, 2015 1:25 pm
He's making the point that he's a Republican and so he gets opposed for his beliefs by Democrats. He also mentioned the Yankees…a swing and a miss, bro.
March 5, 2015 5:34 pm
This would have been so much better and less stupid, if you'd actually read what he wrote.
March 10, 2015 8:28 am
+Eric Vejnovich – Seriously? That's your reaction to this? I'm a crazy liberal and I can't believe you posted that.
asterling permalinkAugust 7, 2015 3:59 pm
Seriously – I just came on this after reading about it from an employment perspective (an article about – should employers fire workers who are involved in the type of activity that these buckets of s*** did – and they were rightfully fired). SERIOUSLY. I had to have a refresher course from my home-based Phillie fan as to why Curt would be controversial or what might possibly inspire this type of horrible Twitter activity. I agree with everything Curt has said and I'm a former Republican. You might even call me a liberal now except I'll never be real fond of government. Ditto to Greg. This is about a dad standing up for his daughter and something really wrong with some of our young men today. I am a college teacher and I don't think anybody in my classes would "get" this. I honestly can't believe there are any young men today who'd do something like this. Maybe they will learn a lesson … I hope. Thanks to Curt for standing up to this.
March 1, 2015 6:38 pm
well written Curt. Not sure how you could be so eloquent when clearly you are a very upset father. My heart goes out to your beautiful, smart, kind daughter. No one deserves this. I am so proud of her accomplishments and think of her and your family so fondly. Your integrity, kindness and generosity are unparalleled in my personal experience. You have an ally in the US Army who will happily defend Gabby's honor any day of the week!!
March 1, 2015 7:32 pm
Go after every one of them. Call their schools. Contact their parents and girlfriends. Unfortunately, reporting/blocking them only means they'll sign up with a new alias via a new e-mail address. It won't be long before all celebrities abandon social media. And that's a shame. Also, you do have the option of going to the police. Might be worth considering.
March 1, 2015 7:38 pm
Well said.
March 1, 2015 7:58 pm
Well said…Curt Schilling! I didn't follow your career that much during your playing days…but from this moment on…I'm am a fan!
March 1, 2015 8:08 pm
I am liberal in a lot of respects. I do not hate you nor anyone who thinks different than me. I disagree with you in a lot of things, but I respect you just like I respect everyone unless they disrespect me.
I want to say that I am appalled at the abuse you and your daughter received, and like you can't understand the stupidity and vileness of these people. Like most everyone when young I did and said vile and stupid things, but nothing that came close to this and it just boogles my mind.
To end in a note of commonality with you, since I was young I have loved baseball and always loved your talent and competitiveness. Thanks for the memories.
March 1, 2015 8:10 pm
Applause!!!!!! Well said!!!
March 1, 2015 10:20 pm
Well said, Curt. You are obviously a very caring father.
March 1, 2015 10:42 pm
Don't agree with you on many issues, Mr. Schilling, but on this one, I am with you all the way. "Boys will be boys"?? No, boys will be men someday. What kind of men are these creepy cowards going to be? You have done them a huge favor by stopping them NOW. Facing some serious consequences for their malice will change their lives for the better. I am very sorry for what you and your daughter have gone through. Public figure or not, no one should be treated that way. I hope this hasn't spoilt Gabby's excitement for this new chapter in her life. Wishing you and your family peace and continued blessings.
March 1, 2015 11:24 pm
Curt, from one Father of a beautiful daughter to another, I applaud your calling out of these sickos and fully understand your gut-wrenching frustration and anger. Twitter and all social networks in general, should be more socially responsible and need to take part in the solutions to weed out and reprimand this type of behavior. And in NO WORLD is it ok to talk to or about a woman like that, especially in a public venue. And we all know that Karma is a bitch, so here's to Karma doing it's thing!
God Bless you and your family!
@jimderochea "The Lipp"
March 3, 2015 3:18 pm
Um, I find it more than a bit ironic that you refer to karma as a "bitch" in your comment because the word "bitch" (especially in the sense you use it here) is classic misogyny.
March 1, 2015 11:29 pm
Well said. I've banged this drum a hundred times recently. It's past time men called other men out for this kind of crap. We have to hold ourselves and other men accountable for our behaviour.
March 1, 2015 11:57 pm
It's unfortunate but you have to just learn to ignore these cruel people. They either have serious issues and get relief from spewing that vile crap on the Internet or they've lost touch with reality and think it's OK to tweet a real person something like that because it's "just a joke, dude". There are people out there who would kill any of us just for being American if they could get near us. There are always going to be evil people in this world… you just have to do your best to avoid them.
March 2, 2015 7:36 am
Great comment, Chris. I agree with you 100%. Same shit different day. Did you all miss the numerous suicides recently of teens who were pushed to their breaking point because they were being bullied on social media? I have 2 young boys who my husband and I are trying to raise right. The idiots featured in here are looking for their 15 minutes of fame – and you have it to them. WTG! This article could have focused on ways to deal with this as average people, it could have featured tips on productive ways to confront bullies. But instead, in traditionally Curt Schilling fashion, it was all about how he had been wronged, poor him, macho "help me find these guys" crap! I'm a huge red Sox fan, I'm a huge supporter of your wife, Shondra, and all the good works she does, I'm very sorry that your post brought negative comments to your daughter's greatest achievement to date – but I have never agreed with anything you have ever said.
March 2, 2015 1:00 pm
What is wrong with shaming people? If their actions and words are reprehensible and vile, we do them no favors by ignoring said actions. We all make choices and the anonymity of the internet allows those choices to be less thoughtful. Why any human being would think using those words in regards to another human being is ok, is beyond my ability to comprehend, as it should be for all human beings.
March 1, 2015 11:59 pm
haha, the only reason why I can sympathize with you is because I have a little sister myself and I wouldn't want anyone talking to her like that. I also applaud you for standing up for her. Having said all that, I can't help but be upset and disappointed that you, not one time in this article explained what you said, or showed the tweets you tweeted about my friends at Salve Regina University. You may try and say I don't understand this and that because I'm not a father, well I'll tell you sir that I took care of my siblings and know the full length of taking care of a child and being an ADULT. You tweeted about your daughter going to a college and that's cool. You also noted in your article that you expected the critics and the guys being "just guys." Problem was, you didn't know how to handle it like an Adult. You handled it like a childish boyfriend or big brother. You couldn't keep your emotions in check. You just couldn't block those guys immediately after seeing those tweets. You just took it all in and tried to embarrass them. Acts of being childish. Why don't you write an article on how you tweeted at my friends and threatened to end their lives. You don't have the balls nor the money to get here and threaten anyone. $75 million dollars you owe to the state of Rhode Island just to make a damn video game, ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME? If you are the man you say you are, then admit to your faults. You tweeted at some kids at Salve and tried to act like you're the innocent one. If anyone is innocent, It's your daughter. If anyone is at fault, it's you as well. People can read this article and think you're the man and all this and that. Problem is, they didn't see what you tweeted because you never mentioned it. Harmless tweeting from college students and you turn to hunting people down. Pull your big boy pants up Curt Schilling and face the facts. Your daughter is going to college. Just trust she make the right choices.
March 2, 2015 6:40 am
Wow man, you clearly didnt read the blog. You sound like an idiot.
March 2, 2015 3:39 pm
Please, elaborate?
March 2, 2015 9:13 am
Curt.. I'll help you with this idiot… What a moron…
March 2, 2015 3:41 pm
Oh thank god you helped.
March 2, 2015 9:31 am
If you are friends with men who like to threaten women with rape you might want to reconsider your choice of friends….. unless that's the only way you and your friends can get women of course
March 2, 2015 4:00 pm
Did you even read the article or did you just want to read the haters section in the comments. I don't condone any such language. Like I said, I have a sister myself and I know damn well what its like out there. And out of my group of friends, I know damn well all they said was "I'll look after your daughter too. Wink Wink." Is that a threat to rape someone? Well damn, my bad if media today portrays it like that. Hey, those guys and their tweets that he put on this article were assholes, I have no affiliation with them at all. What they said was disgusting and outright disturbing. But if a couple of my friends trolled online and Curt decides to threaten to end their careers and lives, well then where is the line drawn? Just cause he's famous and HOF material doesn't give him any privileges. I'm just asking him to admit to his tweets at my friends.
November 1, 2015 8:52 pm
The point is NOBODY should act and talk like that in public.
March 2, 2015 12:17 am
Don't put yourself out on social media seeking attention and you won't get these responses. Sure these guys are creeps but attention seeking individuals will attract these creeps.
March 2, 2015 6:41 am
So just hide and say nothing in fear that douchebags will lash out at you? Hope you're not a parent cause that's a terrible way to go about life.
March 2, 2015 8:29 am
Well Steve, I guess that you believe….never mind, you are a complete ass and wouldn't understand.
March 2, 2015 12:24 am
Bagels bagels old Twitter profile says that he is a Ny Giants season tix holder…perhaps a call to the Maras is in order
March 2, 2015 1:45 am
Mr. Schilling, who cares what my politics are. Bravo for championing humanity's common grace and decency as you staunchly protect your child while still being an entertainingly honest you.
March 2, 2015 6:45 am
Internet rule #1: Don't feed the trolls. These people are looking for attention, and they just got it. Ignore them, and they go away.
March 2, 2015 7:16 am
are these guy educated in this century…..what trolls…..I don't have a daughter, I would be fucking these guys good…..and jail doesn't bother me
March 2, 2015 7:36 am
from the father of an NFL cheerleader…
March 2, 2015 7:49 am
All that needs to happen for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.
Mr. Schilling, the bad guys crossed the wrong guy this time.
Your paternal defense of your daughter's honor is, hopefully, an inspiration to every father who reads this blog.
If these trolls had passed their comments in writing on a school campus or on the streets of a community, they would show up on the police radar in an nano second. Their vulgar and degrading comments not only insult but demonstrate a hateful attitude which "crosses the line" and ought to be investigated by authorities.
I cannot imagine an organization would want to be associated with cretins given to this kind of base, vulgar, demeaning comments.
Thank you for taking them to task, Mr. Schilling.
David E. Dowd
March 2, 2015 7:57 am
You responded well Curt. This behavior is unacceptable in any one of any age and should rightly be called out.
March 2, 2015 8:10 am
The response to the two idiots is right on the money. People assume since they can type it is acceptable to demean or tear a person down. I am sure Macdonald's and Nagel's parents can't imagine their actions or comments. Being a proud parent of two daughters in college and knowing the comments made by people simply because they where student athletes at the highest level. I believe Curt's comments are right on calling out the two idiots. As all parents have pride when their child is successful through hard work and a drive to succeed. My compliments to the Schilling's on having a daughter who is off to college and ready to begin the next phase of life's journey. I know I am very proud of my daughters for their academic and athletic success but more so for being a good human being, Good luck to Gabby and enjoy your college experience.
Stephen Walsh permalinkMarch 2, 2015 8:22 am
I would absolutely love to see those maggots have to read out loud what they tweeted with their parents, coaches, family and the Schillings all present. Absolutely despicable!!
March 2, 2015 8:23 am
Well said Curt. I'm sorry you and your daughter have had to endure this. But I'm glad you wrote this and it's getting picked up. It's about time we started to get some accountability in social media. People think they can hide behind screen names and say whatever they want. Words have meanings, and an effect as you pointed out with so many cyber bullying suicides. Hopefully some good will come out of this.
March 2, 2015 8:29 am
This is the problem with Social Media. People hide behind their accounts and keyboards. If you can't say it to someone's face then it does not deserve to be tweeted, posted, instagrammed etc.
Curt your response to these twitter trolls ( the understatement of the century ) was brilliant. I have a daughter entering GW next year to play soccer and could not be prouder of her. Congratulations to you and your daughter, and best of luck to her in her college experience.
God Bless
Scott From Greenland
March 2, 2015 8:37 am
Curt, I love you as a Red Sox and I dis-like you as a republican, but this is disgusting what these pieces of s%&t said. The internet can be a terrible place sometimes, and these keyboard zeros make it that way. Sorry to see that. Good luck to your daughter!
March 2, 2015 8:42 am
Out them all. Every posting needs to shared. These cowards only have power in anonymity. Destroy them all. There must be consequences for their actions.
March 2, 2015 8:44 am
I'm sorry for the pain that this has caused to you, and to your family. Thank you for shedding light on this important issue. I'm an ordained minister, a counselor, and a father of three. It is deeply disturbing to me that any person would ever make these kinds of comments about another human being. I hope that these young men reflect on their actions and change who they are as people as people are capable of changing. If good can come out of this, my hope is that more light would be shed on cyber bullying and that people would consider more carefully what they say on-line.
March 2, 2015 9:10 am
I'm 45 years old and I can't stand what mechanisms like facebook and twitter have done. For the most part they have not brought people closer. They have enabled cowards and sociopaths an easy platform to spew any kind of hatred and violent sentiments without any consequences. It has exposed how many thoughtless, rude and sick people there are in this world and no apology or explanation can cover that up. I hope the Curt pursues legal action against some of these losers so they can begin to realize that freedom of speech does not grant permission to threaten and say any sick, deviant thing that comes to mind. It should be no different than a threat given face-to face.
Rather than encouraging people to ignore these jerks, maybe people should start standing up to them because THEY are the ones taking away our civil rights. THEY are the ones abusing the right to free speech and the reason why censorship is becoming more common. So I hope Curt does stand up to them and sends a strong message. By encouraging people to ignore sickos like that only enables them to continue…
March 2, 2015 9:12 am
She's going to Salve? As an alum, I'm thrilled for her. She'll get a great education, her athletic and other skills will be honed to the highest degree, and all on one of the most beautiful campuses on God's earth. Curt, I disagree with you politically, but I love and respect you and really hope you get into the HOF. You were wrong about one thing in your blog post — you said someday these idiots will be men. No, they will just be males. Men respect women; they have empathy and compassion, and the imagination to consider that any woman they meet, in any circumstance, is beloved of somebody as mother, grandmother, sister, and yes: daughter. God bless.
March 2, 2015 9:28 am
That is so vile. I have a daughter that played softball, but it was in the pre-Twitter / Facebook era. My lack of fame would not have had this impact anyway. Thanks for the great commentary Curt and for outing these scumbags. They are obviously lacking enough in their personal lives to have the need for going down this ugly road. I look forward to them being held accountable and paying a price for their comments. Good luck to Gabby and congratulations on her accomplishments.
Neal Benson permalinkMarch 2, 2015 9:37 am
Curt – From a Dad of 2 girls, thank you.
March 2, 2015 9:45 am
Hey Curt,
So sorry to hear about these morons attacking your daughter. I share your outrage.
I want to say that I am a Liberal with a Capital "L". (Needless to say, we do not agree politically.) That being said, I'm a father too. I think you've handled this issue with grace publicly. And I suspect you and I both would like to handle these idiots privately in the same manner. Your restraint is admirable.
What you are talking about transcends politics and goes to the core of human decency. Nobody should behave the way these morons did. Your daughter deserves better.
Good for you calling them out. I'll stand with you any day of the week against these morons!
March 2, 2015 9:58 am
Dear Curt- First, that was an excellent response and much more measured than I could have been (having a daughter myself). Also, please correct me, but isn't this what social media is all about? You were just congratulating a family member on a significant achievement. I hope this results in harsher penalties, than this being recorded in Google to their names…
March 2, 2015 10:13 am
My heart goes out to you your family. Peace. NO ONE should ever go through this! As a father of a kind, beautiful and gentle 15th year old daughter, I ask God ever day to give me the strength and the ability to protect her at all costs. Protection from the physical as well the mental anguish that idiots like these callously and mercilessly spew out of their underdeveloped wormlike minds. May Hell be just waiting area until they sink further down in the pit of fire.
March 2, 2015 10:29 am
I commend you for calling out these trolls. The internet has way too many cowards, and that's what they are, cowards. Best of luck with Gabby at her school. I'm sure she'll do well.
March 2, 2015 10:51 am
March 2, 2015 10:54 am
Hi Curt. I've never followed, or really knew anything about you before today (other than through your baseball career), but when I saw a post by a friend of mine on FB commending you on something you wrote I was curious enough to look it up. Now? I'm in a little bit in love with you (but not in a creepy way, I'm married =) HA!). Seriously though, this is truly a fantastic post!!! Gabby is a lucky girl to have you as a dad, and Karma is going to be a major bitch to these douche bags when their time comes! All the luck and best wishes in the world to Gabby on her softball career in RI.
March 2, 2015 11:02 am
I've surely cursed in the past for torturing me as a Yankee fan, but as a dad, I have a great deal of respect for you here. Way to go.
March 2, 2015 11:14 am
I'm a dad of little girls. I can't imagine how I'd react to something like this. Thanks for this post.
March 2, 2015 11:18 am
Good job, Curt, and conrgats to your daughter. The world we live in is a sick place, and the anonymous culture of the internet allows for degenerate loser trolls like the above to post whatever they wish because they're too moronic to realize that once something is on the internet, it's there forever. Karma will get all these fools in due time. Go Sox!
March 2, 2015 11:19 am
Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/adam.s.nagel
March 2, 2015 11:24 am
as a daughter who didn't have a father protect her, your daughter is blessed. I'm glad she knows it. Your blog post was amazing and I hope it gets some "airtime" since you are a public figure and one really pissed off Dad. All actions have consequences, and since you seem to have identified some of these stupid little boys I hope appropriate actions are taken against them. I wonder how many of them have sisters or girlfriends and how they would feel if other people started commenting about them the way they commented about your daughter. Better yet, how do you think their mothers must feel?
March 2, 2015 11:41 am
The dark side of fame and celebrity. But as the father of 3 amazing daughters, I admire Curt's discipline. I might have started something, and not on Twitter.
Congratulations, Gabby, and good luck!
March 2, 2015 11:55 am
Liberal and Yankees fan here so these are words I never thought I'd say–Curt Schilling, you rock.
My favorite part–identifying trolls by name. There should be repercussions for this type of behavior. Free speech means you can say whatever you want, not that you shouldn't catch shit for saying it. Anybody here think any of these guys would have had the balls to say these things to Schilling face to face? I've never understood how people derive any pleasure from being cruel to strangers on the Internet, and there's no doubt that our culture has suffered from the disconnect of empathy as a result.
Hope the Red Sox/Republicans never win another pennant/election, but Schilling is a winner on this one.
March 2, 2015 12:00 pm
Congrats to you for keeping your cool (relatively) and congrats to your lovely daughter!!! Those keyboard commandos deserved being exposed. I'm the mom of daughters and I am very tech savvy, I am very impressed with your restraint. You remain beloved by RSN.
March 2, 2015 12:03 pm
Curt Schilling is a jock and a former Boston Red Sox player who grew up in the 1970s. Let's be honest. I'm sure he's said much, much worse about people of all races and sexes in his lifetime. Grow up. You're daughter's a big girl. She can take it.
March 2, 2015 12:11 pm
As a woman, I am appalled by some of the statements made in the "comments" section following most articles. The filth and trash talk are abhorrent, and I'm so glad to see someone take these morons to task in such a lucid and wonderfully entertaining way. My hat's off to you, sir, for reminding us all to think before we type and, unlike Jihad John, don't think hiding behind a mask will grant you immunity. You will get your comeuppance.
March 2, 2015 12:13 pm
I am sorry for you and our family. No one, no one deserves what you got.
March 2, 2015 12:17 pm
Congrats to you daughter, I know you are bursting with pride.
And as if I didn't have reason enough to see you as a hero (2004) I have one now.
March 2, 2015 12:17 pm
Sorry to hear about the morons out there. As a Salve grad and married to another Salve grad (softball player as well) I wish you and your family all the best. I am a police officer nearby and will keep you all in my prayers!
March 2, 2015 12:21 pm
Have always respected you as a player, a columnist and a good person. It hurts and disgusts me that you and your daughter have been subjected to this swill. And it scares me that such people are running around loose. There is no civility, no restraint, left in our society. I just thank god my child is grown up.
March 2, 2015 12:23 pm
You're a phenomenal father. I'd fight to the death for my kids. -from a democrat, mother and Red Sox fan
March 2, 2015 2:12 pm
He IS and excellent father-I am appalled by the inhumanity that this President has encouraged in the 20 somethings- they no longer even resemble a human- and have lost their dignity…as has out President, though in a much more subtle way- I wish I had not read the tweets to think someone like this exists in this country when I once believed that only ISIS was capable of this kind of barbaric behavior is very disturbing.
March 2, 2015 12:28 pm
Great writing Curt. Congrats to your daughter
Jeff T.
Bedford Ma
Dad of two daughters!
March 2, 2015 12:28 pm
Great job, although I don't have a daughter, I have two sons of high school/college age. Two points; I would be absolutely devastated if my sons ever communicated in language like that, and secondly, They don't. They were raised better. I also have few things that I would go to prison for, but my sons' welfare…in a minute.
I just wish you didn't add that last comment encouraging the nutballs to come out of the woodwork. You made your point and laid the groundwork throughout your article that opened the door, without playing their game.
…be a shame if one of them ended up with a broken jaw….
March 2, 2015 12:32 pm
I first heard about this on WEEI this morning and I could not believe how disgustingly vile those tweets are. Curt, I am SO glad you went after them the way you did. It's about time that these pieces of crap who think they're so funny and cool by posting stuff like this pay the consequences for their actions. I read that the police are getting involved as well and that's good. What they did is bullying, harassment, and criminal threatening and they should be punished. Shame on them – what if they had daughters someday and had to see them face this kind of garbage? I'm sorry Gabby had to see that, but she must be so proud of her dad! I know it made me feel good that you opened a huge can of whoop ass on them. I hope they pay for this for a long, long time.
March 2, 2015 12:37 pm
Sorry you and your daughter are putting up with this Curt. As the father of a 17-year old boy, I can tell you that this would never fly if I had even the slightest reason to believe he was engaged in such reprehensible behavior. Probably the scariest part is the pathetic attempts to somehow explain away or justify the comments as being something "less" than what they clearly were.
March 2, 2015 12:41 pm
Curt, besides being a a lifelong Red Sox fan I would doubt that you and I would agree on anything if we sat down for a conversation, though your work with ALS charities does resonate with my family. That said, thank you for writing this post. It's disturbing what one can see written online because someone else believes they are cloaked with anonymity. It's already out of line for someone to insult your daughter for simply being your daughter but the other implications are staggeringly dark.
We are all accountable for our own words whether it's in public or hiding behind an avatar.
March 2, 2015 12:42 pm
Good for you, Curt! Congratulations to Gabby on this exciting new chapter of her life! College is a very exciting time. As far as these disgusting tweets; report these 'people' to their schools. Involve the cops if you can, (Gabby is underage in most states). Send a message that the internet has real world consequences. And keep being the loving father that you are! God bless!
March 2, 2015 12:45 pm
Congratulations to your daughter for parlaying your family name into a little extra attention. The college of that rinky-dink program hit the jackpot with a celebrity scholarship. While away from home, she'll get cornholed twelve ways from gameday (although Curt, as a jock, already knows this). The daughter's boyfriend sounds moody; wonder if he'll cry when she explores her liberal arts on the weekends. Maybe some of the senior girls on the softball team will "initiate" her… the possibilities are endless!
March 2, 2015 1:29 pm
What the hell is wrong with you (aside from your neck beard)?
March 2, 2015 1:35 pm
You should be taken out and beat generously around the head. opn second thought, you talk like you already have been. Your lack of respect should make your parents sorry they had children.
March 2, 2015 2:08 pm
Wow dude, maybe you need to think about how you would re-act to some dickhead like you talking about your daughter that way. But then again, let us hope that you do not now, or ever will, have a daughter. Because judging from the comments you made here, she would more than likely be sexually abused by you. You are walking waste of human flesh and should be put down like a rabid animal!!!
March 2, 2015 2:16 pm
you just made the list dickhead…England aint that far
March 2, 2015 2:36 pm
Your mommy still doing a number on you I see.
March 7, 2015 10:23 pm
Please refrain from posting your very warped fantasies online…you've done nothing but prove what a creepy weirdo you are. Are you jealous that the other dirtbags got some not-at-all flattering attention & you're looking for some of your own on their dirty, disgusting little coattails?!? Epic fail, dude…
Elizabeth Roller permalinkMarch 2, 2015 12:52 pm
Thank you for pointing out that this sort of treatment is NOT A JOKE and NOT OKAY. Too many people hide behind the internet and use is as an excuse to hurt people for nothing other than their own amusement. Thank you for taking these people to task, and making and example that this kind of behavior cannot be tolerated.
Having said that, I leave with this. People might argue your politics, they might argue your career, but NO ONE can argue that you're not a GREAT father who loves his daughter
March 2, 2015 12:53 pm
Much respect to you and your family. I am a die hard Yankee fan but I have a ton of respect for the way you competed and played. There is a difference between being a Yankee fan who hates every Red Sock player and being a Yankee fan who respect those who play the game the way it should be played. That being said, no women deserve to receive torment such as that. I am a 27 year old male who has recently started his own sports tech company, I grew up playing baseball my entire life in the Atlanta area, Social became relevant toward the end of my College Baseball career but at the same time non of the guys on my team were ever that disrespectful to women. obviously boys will be boys but never to that degree of what you have written about. I would never in a million years hire a human being that show that much disrespect toward another individual. Hiding behind their keyboards and their sleevless t-shirts with their noodle arms failing to show any sign of strength. I hate that the youth is heading in this direction.
Along with running a company I coach a 15 year travel baseball team and along with teaching them the complexities of a fast paced game at a higher level i try to teach to not be the "douche bags" that their generation is becoming.
I enjoyed your post thoroughly and look forward to reading more.
March 2, 2015 1:02 pm
Curt, the most important things that need to be said are: congratulations to Gabby on being great at playing ball. Sadly, the world is not always a nice place. But karma has a way of evening out the deposits we and others put into it. Ignore these idiots for they will reap what htey have sowed. Just continue being you and setting a good and decent example.
March 2, 2015 1:04 pm
Very well written, Mr. Schilling. I read the first tweet and couldn't read any further. I, like you, am appalled by the lack of morals and values in our children.
I have a 22 year old son, a 20 year old daughter and I can assure you, sir, there are SOME of us parents out there who have taught our children to love and respect others.
Bravo for taking a major stand and chewin' 'em up and spittin' 'em out!
March 2, 2015 1:05 pm
Extremely articulate response. Outing every one of the morons, who thought they were being cute behind the apparent anonymity of their iPhones or other device, was precisely the response called for. It is beyond outrageous how they used your daughter, and your questions about how their comments and behavior could be acceptable in any world under any circumstances hit the nail pn the head. Finally, your observations that actions have consequences in the "real world," and that the apologies were like those of people being sorry for having been caught rather than for their offenses, were astute and concise expressions of reality.
March 2, 2015 1:08 pm
I don't really know you, but thank you. Thank you for hopefully shredding this horrible trend
March 2, 2015 1:08 pm
Bravo Zulu 38!
March 2, 2015 1:08 pm
Bravo Mr. Schilling. Bravo! Love my daughter more than life itself.
March 2, 2015 1:23 pm
Curt, let me preface this by saying I am a huge Yankee fan. Therefore, the only problem I have against you is that you pitched so well against my team. As far as what you have to say about the situation with your daughter, I applaud everything you have said and done. No way should any of these animals be allowed to do what they have done.
March 2, 2015 1:28 pm
Hi Curt,
Props to you, these kids need to learn some damn morality. A well written piece, and God bless you and your family. As a lifelong Yankees fan, I have always admired you as a player even though I didn't like you in the baseball/Yankees fan sense. Your competitive hard nose spirit is what I admired first,. It has been the honesty and conviction of your beliefs I respect, and have admired most.
March 2, 2015 1:28 pm
Well said, Mr. Schilling. I marvel at your clarity of thought, as well as your restraint.
March 2, 2015 1:32 pm
You're a good man, Schilling. With two daughters, no way I'd tolerate this either. This infuriates me. Today's young "men" have no idea how to treat people with dignity. Respect is a thing of the past and the anonymity of the internet has ruined any idea of class. Congrats to your daughter. Keep fighting the good fight, Schill.
March 2, 2015 1:32 pm
SMH – I can't imagine a sane person finding any of those disgusting tweets remotely acceptable. These are classic examples of how little empathy exists – and I'm not sure if it is an issue that people are being desensitized to consequences due to the fact of "out of sight – out of mind" or whether there is a bigger problem where empathy is losing its place in prioritization for a better world. I am a father and know many other fathers – and kids do cry at all ages – seen or unseen. I get people take jokes too far – but have the decency to come back and say "Hey I took that too far – I'm sorry. I still think your a jerk, but your daughter has nothing to do with this"
March 2, 2015 1:35 pm
Part of the problem with knuckleheads saying stupid stuff while hiding behind an alias from a computer screen in their parents basement is that they get away with it. They wouldn't say those things to anyone's face because they're cowards and know that they would walk away with a bloody nose if they did. Well, Mr. Schilling, thanks for punching them in the nose electronically. The way this behavior will stop is when those who think they can get away with find out they can't. Maybe they won't actually ever see the person(s) they felt they could bully face to face but they can suffer the consequences. Your (our) responsibility is to take them to task. Find out who they are and reveal them to the world, especially to their parents, friends, schools, employers, kids, etc., etc.
There can be consequences, even in cyber space. You (we) don't need to be a hockey player with a tough streak to fight these people. But, they need to learn a lesson and pay for their actions.
Somebody in a response said something about you being a rich, public figure and so why should you care about these nitwits. In fact, it is BECAUSE you are a public figure that you have a bigger responsibility to speak out against this stuff. No one would listen to a "regular Joe" but a famous name brings LOTS of attention. I think you deserve a big thank you from everyone for standing up and speaking out, rather than retiring to your castle and ignoring what some cretens had to say.
March 2, 2015 1:36 pm
Congratulations to your Daughter Curt, and I'M 100% with you on this. Way to take it to the trolls; they got what they deserved.
March 2, 2015 1:39 pm
From the Presidents office just now.(1:37pm Monday)
we have indeed read this and directed our urgent and immediate attention to it early this morning
The Twitter comments posted by this student are unacceptable and clearly violate the standards of conduct that are expected of all Brookdale students. The student has been summarily suspended and scheduled for a conduct hearing where further disciplinary action will be taken. The Brookdale Police are actively investigating this matter. Brookdale takes this behavior very seriously and does not tolerate any form of harassment. Our sincerest apologies to Gabby Schilling. Her achievement should be celebrated and not clouded by offensive comments.
Thank you for writing. L.
March 2, 2015 1:40 pm
Curt- I am an avid Yankee fan and a democrat..but first, I am a father of a beautiful, smart and loving girl. I am on the same page with you, there is nothing a father, well this father anyway, wouldn't do to protect his daughter! As another person commented, Karma is a mo-fo and this will catch up to them all. Idiots, pure idiots to post something that will stay associated to them forever!
I wish the best for your daughter and for you…despite being a (retired) Red Sox player!
With respect…
March 2, 2015 1:40 pm
i am glad you found out who they are and where they are… it amazes me how awful people can be.. your daughter will rise above this nonsense and have a wonderful life.. if she take after you and her mother she will be fine.!
March 2, 2015 1:40 pm
Looks like Adam Nagel is no longer on the air. I received this message from Brookdale after sending them a message.
The Twitter comments posted by this student are unacceptable and clearly violate the standards of conduct that are expected of all Brookdale students. They are also an affront to the standards and expectations we have for all employees and students who contribute to WBJB, Brookdale Public Radio.
The student was a member of Brookdale's Student Radio Club, and as a result had a one-hour weekly spot on one of WBJB's student radio streams. He has been removed from that role. The student was not, at any time, an employee or representative of Brookdale Public Radio, and he will never again be associated with the station in any way.
We join the college in expressing our deepest apologies to Gabby Schilling and her loved ones. Her achievement should be celebrated and not clouded by offensive comments.
Tom Brennan
March 2, 2015 1:42 pm
Curt, enjoyed watching your career from afar. Having said that, a career, even a very visible one, small peanuts to the value of a daughter. I have two – and like you, they are the apples of my eye.
Look at these two – they're pathetic. That may be punishment enough – to be them. They're counting on you being a public figure to remain quiet while you seethe. But you've also got a large audience.
I gotta figure that a big guy like you that hit near a 100mph on the radar, also carries a pretty stiff right cross to the mouth. Truth be known, that's the only thing these losers would understand – to have their teeth moved to the back of their throat. In a perfect world, society would allow me to hold them for you while you give them an epiphany of what a "closed four seam" looks like up close and personal.
Assuming they still have a sense of shame, and it is possible these two so profoundly stupid to not understand how vile and crass they are, and since our politically correct society won't allow these little snowflakes to be taught a manly lesson, I would simply spend a little money digging dirt and post everything legally available on these imbeciles and brats who never learned to mind their manners. Frankly, they are both cowards.
If you don't fight back, their equally pathetic internet buddies will be in tow with them.
March 2, 2015 1:43 pm
every single one of those brainless twits who posted those idiotic tweets, their parents should be completely ashamed of just how hard they failed at parenting. likewise, the idiot children who posted the tweets themselves should be completely abashed at their own complete and utter stupidity. or they would, if they weren't so, y'know, stupid.
most internet trolls are idiots who have zero power or respect in the real world. the harder they troll, the more of a loser they generally are. it's the only way they can feel any sense of importance, because their own lives suck so hard they could clean a carpet just by walking past it.
March 2, 2015 1:44 pm
These guys are real brave living off their parents and making vile comments while hiding behind a computer. Cowards and despicable sub-humans. You're 100% right Curt. As a father my blood is boiling.
March 2, 2015 1:44 pm
Mr. Schilling- I wasn't a fan of yours before, but I am now!
March 2, 2015 1:46 pm
So sorry Curt – and especially Gabby – that you ever had to write this post. What a sad comment on the intelligence and morale character these pitiful misogynists.
March 2, 2015 1:47 pm
Curt Schilling: Excellent. Thank you. Congratulations to your daughter. I know exactly how you feel. I wanted a daughter and got two great sons. I wanted a granddaughter and got a great grandson. I always told people I was probably lucky because the first time someone did the wrong thing to any daughter of mine it would have likely ended with me being in jail. Your words and actions resonate completely with me, as they certainly must with any father who truly and deeply loves his children. Last October 1 the prettiest girl on the planet, my great-granddaughter, was born. Look out, world.
March 2, 2015 1:53 pm
You were a Hell of a player, a great Dad, Don't let these PUNKS get to You. They hide what they say, cause They don't Have The GUTS to say it to your face!!!
March 2, 2015 1:55 pm
Congratulations to Gabby! Have been a longtime fan of yours, Mr. Schilling (even have your Rochester Redwings rookie card), but this lifts you to another level. Very well written – and I am so glad you have called these low lifes out – I am sure that your actions, and the resulting publicity, has made some other young men think twice about their posts. Again, all the best to Gabby.
March 2, 2015 1:58 pm
Go get em Dad (in word not in deed, God has that plan set in motion already). I can only wish I had a daughter it was the desire of my heart. You are blessed. May the Lord bring forth justice in this matter speedily, in Jesus name. Amen.love ya and all the other dads who keep their daughters safe from the wicked.
March 2, 2015 2:00 pm
Curt, I have held you in the highest regard and respect as and athlete and competitor since 2004. But your blog post is in a completely separate arena, and I want to thank you for bringing this type of internet/social media crimes to as many people as possible. Your fame, whether people love you or hate you, has the power to bring this type of inexcusable behavior to the a broader public. And I believe, by and large, the vast majority of adults regardless of religion, race, creed or politics would 100% support your outrage and vocal response as a father to this act of unacceptable behavior. In fact, it's your fame that can do the most good here because of your ability to reach a wider audience. The more exposure to the dangers of cyber bullying and internet crimes the better. After reading your blog, it resonated with me that there must be tens of thousands of young teenage kids in the cyber world who may not have an aware or supportive mother or father. There needs to be not only protection for all children but counter strike against those who maliciously attack and victimize the innocent. Now I ask myself "how can help?" Curt, please let me know how I can help you and all the other parents facing the same issue and senseless acts that warrant punishment of cyber bullies and those prey on the innocent. It needs to end.
March 2, 2015 2:00 pm
Curt, I commend you on what you did. I have a daughter, (she is actually my step-daughter) and I love her as much as you undoubtedly love your daughter. I did not hesitate to go after a young as#$%!* who called my daughter vile names, and it landed me in jail for assault causing bodily injury. I will not hesitate to do so again if need be. I understand you did what you felt needed to be done as a grown man, as well as a father. And all though I am Texas Rangers fan, you were one of the very best to ever play the game man!
March 2, 2015 2:02 pm
As we have seen, through Mr. Schillings experience, That lots of our young people believe it's ok to harass, intimidate, belittle or bully others because of one dumb reason or another. I've been fighting this sort of bullying all my life and I can tell you that once a bully realizes you can't be bullied then they just find someone else. If they were taught correctly from the begining this would be a non issue. Sadly, humans believe in other things(money,social status,political ties) instead of character. Great character is and should be the most important thing about us all. Keep up the great work Mr. Schilling and continue to protect who you love.
March 2, 2015 2:03 pm
I am so sorry this happened.. disgusting and vile, good for you sir, I wonder if any of them have mothers?
March 2, 2015 2:04 pm
Unbelievable restraint, Curt. I want to go kick their asses and Gabby isn't not even my daughter. I have a 12 year old girl and would unleash Hell on these little bastards if anything like this every happened to her.
March 2, 2015 2:05 pm
Curt – as a father of 3 daughters – I am right there with you – brother to brother. Real men do not hide behind "masks" – just remember, what goes around …" WTG. CS
March 2, 2015 2:06 pm
…and just as Curt said, once its out there, its out there forever. Wish I could take back my grammatical errors in my last post…:-)
March 2, 2015 2:06 pm
Go Curt!
March 2, 2015 2:10 pm
So sorry that your daughter (and you) are having to put up with this garbage, Curt. I know how I'd feel if it were my daughter…or granddaughter. I met you when I was the Baseball Chapel leader with the Toronto Blue Jays and enjoyed the brief chats we had. Be assured of my prayers on behalf of you entire family. You've had to deal with some pretty heavy stuff since I saw you last and I've often lifted you up in prayer. Be encouraged today. Many of us are supporting you!
March 2, 2015 2:11 pm
Very sorry to hear that your daughter has to go through this but this is all on you Curt!! Why would you start in with these kids? You say you expected to get negative responses and you did. To incite them more by saying you have friends in Special Forces is total stupidity on your part. You sound like a crybaby. First you instigate these idiots by posting junk but then you cry when you got what you asked for. Stick to working on your fastball.
March 2, 2015 3:52 pm
"Start in with these kids??" The only thing Mr. Schilling started was a congratulatory statement for his daughter's athletic achievements. His comment about friends in special forces was a mostly humorous response to what he identified as the typical "locker room style" comments (e.g., "I want to date your daughter," "Can't wait to party with her," etc.). He plainly noted that he didn't have much of an issue with this stuff. Even if he had meant for that comment to be taken seriously (which he obviously didn't), it could not even remotely justify the behaviors of some of the more heinous students.
However, what really irritates me about your comment, Bill Stross, is that you completely failed to acknowledge another major intention of Curt's article: to shed light on the consequences of idiots like these. Consequences like suicide. But I suppose you having a reason to call him a crybaby was more important than that.
March 2, 2015 9:55 pm
The messages he was replying to THEN, were playful flirtations- can't wait to date her, etc. And I am sure THOSE people realized the " Special Forces" remark was intended as a joking reference to over-protective dads. The vile , threatening messages he is Now referring to are something else entirely. Even then, if they were only going to him, your interpretation could be possible, but they are not. These cretins are directly contacting his daughter. A young woman who did not comment to them, whom they have never met. This isn't about Curt's feelings, this is about his daughter's peace of mind and actual physical safety. You are of the " what was she wearing " school of thought, aren't you? To actually suggest that " he was asking for it" , is to deny that the people doing the threatening made a choice to do so. Maybe you should think a little harder before you post .
March 2, 2015 2:12 pm
Thank you for standing up against these people. I have kids who are just staring to be on line regularity and its a strong reminder as to what we need to prepare for. Thank you and best wishes to Gabby at college.
March 2, 2015 2:13 pm
Curt, I could give a damn if you are a Republican – or even signed with the Yankees, for that matter. Your politics and baseball career means nothing in this matter.
I think what you did here was shed the light on the vermin scum who think they can insult, debase and hide behind their computers. As a father of a college girl I totally respect, appreciate and support your approach. I certainly would have paid a visit to a few of these trolls and there would have been a conclusion to the misunderstanding. All the best to your daughter at Salve.
Guess Who permalinkMarch 2, 2015 2:14 pm
This is just sickening. I have an 18 year old daughter and if any guy talked about her like that I'd lose it. Kudos to you Curt for calling the trash out and making them aware that it is NOT OK!! It is NEVER funny to disrespect a women, but it's even worse to write crude, disgusting things about an innocent young girl. PIGS, TRASH, LOSERS are three words that are probably too good to describe those low lifes! I'm just wondering….would they think it's funny if we started a FB or Twitter campaign using their tweets, emails, and pictures enlightening young men and showing them what happens to scum like these guys?
Enough about them…..Congrats to your daughter, I'm sure she's an amazing player! All the best to your and your family!
March 2, 2015 2:14 pm
Curt, I am the father of two amazing teenage athlete daughters. As a proud father and pastor I cheer your passion for your baby girl. Protect her always. She's always your princess. Congrats Gabby!
March 2, 2015 2:17 pm
Just wanted to let you know that this is the first time I've ever commented on a blog posting. I support you 100% with your decision to post the congratulatory post for your daughter. I'm a Dad as well and you did nothing wrong with your post. You should be proud of her and everything she accomplishes. It's very sad and disturbing that there are people in this world like the scumbags who posted obscene responses to your post. I hope the authorities take these CRIMES seriously. Far too many people feel that they are free to post any obscene and violent rant that their sick minds can come up with.
I'm sure you have far more supporters that detractors on this issue. Congrats to your daughter and you. Never apologize for being a great dad and supporting your daughter!
Best Wishes,
Chelmsford, MA
March 2, 2015 2:18 pm
As the father of a daughter, I commend you at your response. These idiots are going to have a very difficult time in life. Also, congratulations to Gabby on this great achievement!
March 2, 2015 2:18 pm
Curt, I know you may never read this, but here it is. You are a good person, although Republican (as you my be able to tell now, I am a Democrat). I respect you political beliefs, though I may dis-agree with them. I am a Red Sox fan, living in The Villages Florida, a Viet Nam Vet, and an American. My wife and I have two children, a girl and a boy, both very much grown. I am so happy that we did not have the social media prevalent today when they were growing up. I do not partake of them today even.
I agree totally with you that young men, lets change that to all men, must be thoughtful of how they speak of and address girls/women. I don't really know how I would have responded if someone acted to my daughter like they did yours. I can only say I hope I would be a restrained as you.
Finally, thank you for all the joy you have given me over the years from a Baseball point of view. Not just with the Red Sox, but I really followed you on all your steps. Thank you for helping to give Boston a couple of World Series Championships. You deserve to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rene (Ray) Basque
March 2, 2015 2:19 pm
Excellent piece of writing sir…it a shame that the catalyst is at your daughters expense. If you need a pipe-hittin red neck from Philly to pay some of these "tough guys" a visit, blow the whistle
March 2, 2015 2:23 pm
A father is responsible for setting a standard for himself, his children and those he interacts with in his community; he should set the moral compass for those who look to him. We all have feet of clay and we are not perfect but it is our responsibility to teach those around us whose parents have failed to team them about human decency. (I wonder where the parents were of these internet cyber bullies and why they failed to teach them basic morals that they should have learned in kindergarten?) Your response to these cyber-bullies is appropriate and as a father I'm proud to see another father stand up appropriately to cyber-bullies in defense of his daughter; they and others need to be taught that there are consequences to hateful words and that the ultimate outcome can be acts as brutal as those of ISIS if not stopped or the death of the bullied as you so clearly pointed out. Words cut to the heart; especially to those who are young and vulnerable and it is ALL of our responsibilities to stop this behavior one incident at a time until the perpetrators learn that they can quickly become the target and that their words and actions have consequences. Great job!!
Pamela Jennings permalinkMarch 2, 2015 2:26 pm
Defending your daughter, NOBLE. Those men are disgusting pigs. Finding a way to politicize it and insult other people who had nothing to do with threatening your daughter makes you no better than them. You sir are now just as much of a disgusting pig!!! I hope and wish that your daughter excels in whatever she chooses to do with her life. And I hope someone takes you down a few hundred notches!!!
March 2, 2015 4:56 pm
After reading this comment, I scrolled right back up and re-read the entire article to see if I missed something. Which "other people" did he politicize or insult? Are you referring to the hypothetical friends of these "disgusting pigs" who egg them on? Or are you referring to the "disgusting pigs" who were highlighted in the articles he mentioned about suicides triggered by cyber-bullying?
The irony of your comment, Pamela, is that you are criticizing him for insulting others but seem to have no issue calling him a "disgusting pig."
March 2, 2015 2:28 pm
Dear Sir,
I am entirely ignorant of sports culture and today is the first I have heard of you. You are my hero, Mr. Schilling. All of us should have half the father that you are to Gabby (may she prosper.) If you were in Buffalo right now, I would buy you a beer and shake your hand, as it would be of the highest of privileges to be in the company of a man of your caliber. Blessed be you and Gabby!
March 2, 2015 2:30 pm
I'm a Yankee fan, a liberal New Yorker and a life long democrat. I'm also the father of a sixteen year old who loves softball and is thinking of playing in college. Thank you for standing up for not only your daughter but mine and all the other father's and mother's whose daughters choose to be athletes, scholars, actors, doctors or whatever. We should be free to brag a bit without having to endure such writings.
March 2, 2015 2:32 pm
I just e-mailed the Dean of Students office at St Ambrose University in Davenport, IA, to let them know about their student Jacob Robbins and sent screen shots of his tweets. If anyone else wants to e-mail them about it, contact firstname.lastname@example.com
March 2, 2015 4:36 pm
Sweet! You're the man Milty! My respect!
March 2, 2015 4:49 pm
Just sent an email. Thanks for the information.
March 2, 2015 4:51 pm
Good job dude
March 2, 2015 4:56 pm
Thank you for moving forward and letting this immature idiot know that it is not alright to bully people OR threaten them. He certainly thinks with a part of the body that has no mind…..hence he does not think. He stinks of vulgarity and immaturity. You must have been a very good dad. Blessings.
March 2, 2015 7:17 pm
well done!
March 2, 2015 8:14 pm
Appearently Mr. Robbins, if that really is his name, isn't a member of Saint Ambrose according to a statement released on their facebook page.
March 2, 2015 9:47 pm
I think a better address for that school would not be a secretary. Try these instead: email@example.com; email@example.com
March 2, 2015 2:34 pm
well said sir. On behalf of the good men out there, I apologize to you and your daughter. They say karma is a mofo, Mr. Nagle Mr. Robbins, Mr. Time, and this unnamed VP are now on the wrong side of it. Good luck to them.
March 2, 2015 2:35 pm
Agreed, Mr. Schilling. I applaud using your celebrity to bring this to light, and love the passive-aggressiveness to prove your point with the responsible parties. I will pray for strength and courage for your daughter and believe the Lord prepares us with events like this. Hopefully, there is some lesson learned that will help her in the future. You are an outstanding father.
March 2, 2015 2:35 pm
Thank you sir for standing up for those that you love – and don't forget we loved you in Phoenix too!! Go Backs
March 2, 2015 2:37 pm
I can't thank you enough for writing this. This is so very sad, but it happens so much more than any of us really know. My son is a student athlete as well, and I can't tell you how often I go over all of this – how NOT to do these things, even out of anger or to be funny- as it isn't funny. The sad part is that girls do the same thing – it's not just boys who write these horrible things. Every parent should use this as an example- a teaching tool for their children to show them HOW WRONG this is. I am sorry that your daughter had to go through this but she should be VERY PROUD to have you (her protector) by her side. There should be an accountability for things like this, and I think you did a bang up job on it. I wish you BOTH good luck! – A Red Sox Fan and single mom of a decent a young man. 🙂
Smith Regina permalinkMarch 2, 2015 2:44 pm
I am so sorry to read about these vile things that have been said to and about your daughter. Impossible to ignore. What a sad and pathetic world we live in, gives gutless cowards the ability to harass and abuse people online. Guess they feel some sort of bizarre "power" doing so because they are powerless in their own lives… I don't know. I have been subjected to some of it myself, and I am a much older woman than Gabby is.
You were just tweeting about your daughter because you are proud of her, don't see how that has anything to do with these creeps crawling out of the woodwork. Like that is your fault somehow because you were an athlete, in the public eye, participating on Twitter? Hmmm, don't think so. These people need to be exposed and suffer the consequences. People have become so devoid of humanity when they throw this stuff online, you wonder what comes first. Chicken and egg argument.
Congratulations to your daughter, and thanks for speaking out about this. Too many people are silent about it, brush it off, claim it doesn't matter.
Hope you are feeling better and that your family is doing well, outside of this situation.
March 2, 2015 2:48 pm
Curt- Democrat, Sox fan, father. Thought I couldn't be a bigger fan. Bigger fan. -Tom U.
March 2, 2015 2:53 pm
Asa Yankee fan and a father of a college women athlete… all I can say is I am appalled at what you are going through… these guys are gutless cowards…. However, please don't less this affect the wonderful ride you are about to go on…watching your kid play in college is one of the most rewarding, pridefull experiences you will ever have. I was never a professional athlete and I did not win the World Series, but I can only imagine hearing your daughter's name announced as a starter is pretty damn close. Enjoy.
March 2, 2015 3:01 pm
Shilling is just a shill for racists from the Republican party. Big threshold question, probably too hard for the jock to answer,- have you spoken out about your party's attempts to restrict voting rights for Hispanics, Afro-Americans and women throughout the country or does that not matter as long as you get extra money in your pocket. By the way, since you support every war action we could take, if you were healthy enough to play a sport and make millions, why were you such a child when it came to serving in the military that you love to send other people's children to die in. And by the way- you hold no candle to Koufax- just a junior in comparison.
March 3, 2015 11:32 am
Sharon, please just give it a rest already.
March 7, 2015 11:25 pm
Good grief….is there some "Idiots Guide to being A Democrat" that I'm not aware of?!? Every Democrat that posts anything about Republicans uses the same ridiculous terminology…"shill" being one of their favorite words. Find some new arguments…the race card, war on women, etc are worn out & have been disproven time & again. FYI…the DEMOCRATS created/organized the KKK & fought AGAINST equality for blacks!!!
March 2, 2015 3:17 pm
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!! As a father of a daughter who just turned 18 and am around your age as well, I applaud your response and the way you handled this. I am sure these human wastes of garbage will be dealt with, by either administration or fellow students. I grew up a Yankees fan, but I can proudly say I am a Curt Shilling fan!
March 2, 2015 3:19 pm
Although you are a Republican and many Democrats find you pretty obnoxious, I applaud your assault on these internet low-lifes. Happy investigating!
March 2, 2015 3:19 pm
The fact that I am a Red Sox fan doesn't even enter into this conversation but let me say how proud I am of you and all that you said in your article. Having four children, the oldest being a girl, I understand all the emotions that you portrayed in your letter. I also understand my job in teaching my three sons all about how to treat girls and women with respect, and how to treat people, in general, with kindness. But, I am so glad YOU said it. Sadly, while it shouldn't stop someone who isn't famous from standing up for what is right, it has a far greater impact when someone who is known around the world does the same thing. I am truly sorry for what you, as a dad, and your daughter have had to go through. Hopefully your words will make a difference the next time someone thinks they are being "funny". Perhaps they will stop and think about the impact they are having. Or not. Either way, I applaud you and your family for this.
March 2, 2015 3:21 pm
We met back in 2008 when you came to Iraq to visit the troops (BIG Thank you for doing that). But when you say you have no friends in the Yankee fan-base remember this. General Odierno (Head of all combat theater) pulled you into his office (what was said I have no idea and gave you his coin (which in my opinion trumps one from the Pres.) that alone says a lot and even though he may not like you taking that opportunity from his team he has respect for you.
March 2, 2015 3:21 pm
I am a liberal, I am an A's fan and when it comes do my daughters, I'm right there with you. Great post and I got your back!
March 2, 2015 3:22 pm
I think Curt states it rather well here. I hated Curt. Partly because of how good he was, partly because I think he was a loud mouth, I hated his backwards politics. He seemed to be nasty and he was only really liked if you were a teammate. But with all that, family and especially kids should be off limits. Guys who write that stuff are basically losers who cant get a girl and show how insecure they are. I have sons so have never had to deal with this. But sure as hell these guys should be publicized and outed as the idiots they are.
March 2, 2015 3:23 pm
Wow… Unbelievable. Good job Mr. Schilling. *Applause*
March 2, 2015 3:24 pm
Show up at the guy's fraternity and ask them if that's what their members espouse in their attitudes towards women.
March 2, 2015 3:28 pm
I grew up with 4 sisters and now I have 2 daughters, I played sports through college and never in a million years would I say something like some of these clowns did and u definitely don't have to apologize for defending your daughter. Even though you are a Red Sox I will gladly go with with you and teach these punks some manners that their fathers failed to do!
March 2, 2015 3:28 pm
Based on the outpouring on Twitter, my guess is what is about to rain down upon these losers will have them wishing they too grew up without access to social media.
Great article Mr. Schilling. I am a 50 year old father of a 12 year old, and love how you used your platform as a well known person to hit back at these cowards. And you did it with class.
Well done, sir, and please let your daughter know the vast, vast majority of people out there wish her the very best…
March 2, 2015 3:28 pm
I'm a father of 2 two teenage daughters and I don't care what you think of Curt Schilling, you never, I mean NEVER go after the kids. Truly classless. Even worse to do it on social media. These guys are the lowest form of trolls. Sorry you had to go through this Curt.
March 2, 2015 3:35 pm
Hey Curt, I'm both a life long Red Sox fan and a life long Democrat so I have a love hate relationship with you. 😉 KIDDING. But seriously, I'm so sorry your daughter had to deal with that, but more than that, I'm impressed with how articulate, measured and reasoned your response is. I'm a dad, but not of a daughter, and know that if my son ever put anything out into the netverse like what you have copied here, the consequences would be beyond imagining. I wish your daughter the best of luck, getting to play ball at the college level is, as you are sure to know, wicked hahd. Best of luck to you and your daughter.
March 2, 2015 3:40 pm
Kurt, I am an independent voter, a life long sox fan, and outraged at any, and all of the garbage your daughter, and yourself had to endure! I have a goddaughter heading to college, and promised her boyfriend an early exit from this earth, if he ever disrespected her in any way, so I understand your rage, I've also run the crucible, and trained with guys that could kill you with their eyelids! So I say this to the "sports guru" watch your back kid, you've put a big X on your head! 😉
March 2, 2015 3:40 pm
Mr. Schilling, thank you for a thousand reasons, but most of all because you stood up to these media thugs and did not let this go by the wayside. I am sure they will face penalties much worse then they could have imagined but it will never alleviate the hurt you and Gabby feel. Ina distant way perhaps others may learn from this before it's too late. God Bless you and Gabby and may she play many years in softball and enjoy all that life has to offer.
To God be the Glory, Mr. Schilling.
March 2, 2015 3:43 pm
Congratulations Gabby!! Mr Shilling, you are a "Man among Men"! There are many of us that would have done or not done something about those "children", but you DID and in such an eloquent and honorable way. I applaud you and give you my respect………..and that says a lot since I'm a Cardinals fan………2004, uhhhhhh
March 2, 2015 3:45 pm
I'm ambivalent about the use of vigilantly justice on social media, but I can't help but feel okay that the two accounts listed by Mr. Schilling have been thoroughly vaporized by the Twitter community. They no longer exist, and will not be missed.
March 2, 2015 3:49 pm
Thank God I'm the father of two sons. I don't know how I'd be able to keep from harming anyone who talked to my daughter in such a manner. And as the father of sons I don't know what is wrong with people who are raising young males to think that this conduct is in any way appropriate or acceptable. It is beyond contempt. I would be horribly ashamed if either of my sons ever said anything remotely resembling this type of vile garbage.
I'm a Liberal, a Democrat and though I admire your athletic ability not a fan of any of the teams you've played for. However, I don't believe this is a political or sports problem. It is a parenting problem! There should be some way that you can protect your daughter and punish those who have offended or threatened her. You have my sympathy and support, Mr. Schilling.
March 2, 2015 4:03 pm
Oh, what a surprise – they've both deleted their accounts.
March 2, 2015 4:10 pm
You can partly blame WEEI, WGAM and WFAN, NYT's and the Globe. All of them are guilty of mocking you, both your religion and party affiliation. Even today on WEEI, they preficed your blog by saying "you may or may not like Curt but his blog today is great." The sports talk radio guys are slightly more mature than the trolls who said those nasty things about your daughter. The reason people hate you is because of the media. White male Christian republicans are public enemy number one. Those same radio stations did the same thing to Tim Tebow but those gutless talking heads never said a word about Russell Wilson's faith. Russell gives credit to God in every interview. Hypocritical cowards in the media.
March 2, 2015 4:12 pm
He probably did pick up the phone and call her but maybe it is even cooler if her CELEBRITY dad tweets it out for all to see. He knows there will be haters on the internet. Talking about her Bloody $^^% and all that nonsense is another level though. If you don't like Curt hate on Curt, another time. I'm sure he makes enough political or whatever it is that pisses you off posts. Don't talk about ramming a baseball bat ………. im not even gonna say it
March 2, 2015 4:21 pm
You did what any dad would do Curt, if it were my daughter I would hunt them down and do them bodily harm. They deserve only the most painful hour I can give them. Their parents should have aborted them.
March 2, 2015 4:24 pm
Wow…so much that is great, and so much that is not so great about what Curt Schilling did. Where do I start? Well, the great: First, and obviously, Gabby is a gifted young woman with what seems like a very bright future ahead of her. She is lucky to have such a caring and devoted father. Best of luck to her. Second, it seems as if by publically naming the deviants, they will be punished accordingly, and they will be better off because of the repercussions that come down on them. Third, with the publicity this is garnering, this will likely and hopefully be a deterrent for anyone else out there who may choose to act in such a deplorable manner.
Now on to what is not so great: The hatred in Curt Schilling's tone and comments is palpable. He evidently feels that being the father of a wronged daughter gives him a license to act inappropriately. He is teaching others that it is okay to loathe and hope for the worst for people. He fails to realize that perhaps these child perpetrators didn't have the loving upbringing that Gabby has. They are people too, and while they should be taught a strong lesson that their behavior is abhorrent and will not be tolerated, and they hopefully will by their employers and/or schools, they should be loved instead of hated because that is how they will become better people. I mean really, implying that vaginal blood comments result in suicide, and suggesting that Gabby's boyfriend (and others) confront the perpetrators physically?! That's going to make the world a better place? Somehow I doubt it.
Curt Schilling should have publically called out the perpetrators, and suggested punishment, as he did (that was brilliant; he even gave a tutorial on how to do so; hopefully it will become a trend). But he also should have wished them the best of luck in rehabilitating themselves into better people. I can't tell you how much I cringe when I think back to the stupid things I did when I was about 20 years old. And I bet Curt Schilling (and probably most every guy) have a number of cringe-worthy episodes in their past as well; and yes, on par with lame hymen jokes. The difference, of course, is that the mistakes we made as dumb kids are not recorded for the world to see and remember so vividly.
A great thing that happened to me is that I got caught behaving badly at about their age. I suffered the consequences and it made me a better person. Having someone hate me for it would not have helped me at all.
March 2, 2015 4:24 pm
You sir have done all of us proud. The concept of accountability sadly does not seem to resonate with many young people today, who, as you note, have spent too many damn hours of their lives in the disconnected privacy and total self-indulgence of their cyberworld. Damn it – words can hurt and kill! I'd love to see your blog essay posted in EVERY high school and college locker room and campus across America – I have no doubt that it would be a major catalyst in behavior change as well as opening up channels for serious discourse on the ever-increasing problem of cyber bullying. I too am a lifelong Yankee fan (and democrat), but would be honored to raise a glass with you for your noble and courageous efforts.
March 2, 2015 4:25 pm
Dear Idiots who decided that their vulgar, not funny, moronic, insulting, degrading comments…thanks to Jack-Asses like you I am forced by my moral compass to have to not only agree with but (not that he or his daughter need me) stand up for a guy who beat my beloved Yankees twice in Post Season Play…and one of them as a RED SOX. You see you ignoramus' what you have started…I hope the walls of Karma come crashing down on you!
March 3, 2015 11:40 am
Neil, best comment yet. You have me laughing.
March 2, 2015 4:32 pm
Mr Schilling, I am a lifelong Yankee fan, and I admit as a player you have been responsible for a lot of heartache in my life. But just like I believe parents should not hold up sport stars as examples to emulate just because of great athletic achievements, I would never equate your affect on my teams success with your character as a man. I had the privilege of being raised by a true hero. My father was and never will be famous. He just spent his whole life devoted to my mother and me and my 2 sisters and brother. My parents both taught us respect, manners, and the difference between right and wrong. I remember times, being the youngest, when my sisters picked on me as a child, and even being older by 8 and 4 years, my dad punished me when I raised my hands against them because you don't hit women. PERIOD. I had many fights in my life, losing quite a few, because I wont stand by while someone takes advantage of the smaller, weaker, less advantaged, or less capable. I will never regret one bruise. What you have done is, in my mind, the only correct action in the situation. I only ask that you name all the people that made these comments. They deserve to be brought out from the dark that cowardice always thrives in. Shining the light on all of them is the only way to deter this behavior. Good luck to you and your daughter, although I doubt she needs it, Im sure she has developed good self esteem based on her accomplishments and a family that is as supportive as yours appears to be. Thanks for standing up for all young women and rest assured, their are more men like me than not, and if your daughter ever needs one chances are one of us will make a stand in her defense.
March 2, 2015 4:35 pm
WTF! Curt, you have a lot more patience than I do I think! Let loose the special forces guys. Make sure they never find the bodies.
These guys have never even sat next to a girl. What a bunch of pussies.
March 2, 2015 4:40 pm
As a father of 3 beautiful daughters, I know exactly what you mean Curt. Thanks for stating things so eloquently. As the saying goes… I have 3 beautiful daughters, I also have a gun, shovel and alibi.
March 2, 2015 4:46 pm
Curt – you are right, it's not about Democrats or Republicans or Red Sox and Yankees. Your daughter is a young collegiate woman, and like all young collegiate women are deserving of the respect and honest friendship of the men around them. I think that all of us men who have evolved beyond the level of these ridiculous, dangerous, foolish wastes of space who are writing this threatening invective can agree that they will suffer greatly in the real world. Cowards who hide their anger and vitriol behind screens are not welcome in the world of honest, tax-paying, home-owning working men. If their parents have failed in their charge to raise decent human beings, then the rest of us should have no sympathy for them and when one of them is outed for the bedeviled jerk he is, life should promptly be made as hard as possible for him. Here's to you and your daughter, Mr. Schilling. May she have the wisdom to see that these statements mean nothing about her and hold her head high despite the psychotic ramblings of her savage counterparts.
March 2, 2015 4:46 pm
Anyone who posts on twitter knows what to expect, especially a celebrity. Twitter comments make messageboard sh*ttalking look tame. The saying "Everyone is a tough guy behind their screen" sort of takes a larger than life role on social media like twitter–as people will spew hatespeech with no fear of consequences. To not expect these type of crude comments is being naive. IS it right? no, of course it's not, but I am sure grown adults–not just students–posted this kind of stuff. I agree with Altsys1. Posting on social media is neither necessary nor appropriate when the asshole general public can and will chime in with whatever they want. Yes, it is gross and not cool, but to expect otherwise is to be putting your head in the sand. To get upset about it is crying over spilled milk. Yes, you can be vindictive and take revenge on some of these jerks but many more can post similar vitriol with no consequences. It is like trying to stick a finger in a broken damn where one clogged hole only opens 4 more. Until there are enforcement actions holding people legal responsible for this type of hate speech, shaming people will do no good. While I feel for CS and his daughter, this is not news–this is society in 2015.
March 3, 2015 12:34 pm
At least there are a few creeps in this world that get their comeuppance. Perhaps using the very tool these creeps hide behind to expose them will give a few of them pause before posting tweets that are way out of bounds.
March 3, 2015 8:09 pm
That's the equivalent of saying "she wore a low cut dress, she deserved what she got." I use twitter all the time, and i don't get that behavior. What should he do then, never post on twitter because asshats are all over twitter? Here's the answer: I googled one dude that posted such comments. In 10min I had found all his PUBLIC info. His families public face books, his hot or not account, his Facebook, all sorts of stuff he has public. SHAME HIM. "Oh he's just one dude… there's a million more…" we all start shamming them… calling them out, posting about them with their photo, where they work, what they said… at least it sends a message to the vast majority – consequences will happen. So ou say that shaming people will do no good… within 20min of this guy's info being spread around… some people evidently contacted his dad and asked him if he knew what his son was writing… this 22 year old asshat shut down his posts and went into social media shame. I know of another story of a female game reporter. She posted a negative review on a game. Gamers came out and wrote comments on her page about wanting to violate her, torture her… tons of horrible things. She did the same thing – googled them, find their fb accounts where public, and posted their comments to the kids mothers. You say it does no good… but it has worked, it's just not done very often. Now's the time to ramp up public shaming.
March 3, 2015 9:53 pm
There are specific cyberbullying laws and others covered under harassment laws. Celebrity or not – same laws apply.
March 3, 2015 11:21 pm
Right, and Curt handled his business. By making it public, maybe it will make others think about how they comport themselves online. If it takes the lives of a few despicable d-bags being destroyed to improve society, I'm all for it.
March 4, 2015 8:58 am
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." – Edmund Burke.
And if that doesn't make you think, try
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
March 2, 2015 4:50 pm
I almost cried at the end of your blog post, Curt. I emailed it off to my daughter, who is not much of a sports fan, but I told her to give it a read as it is exactly how I feel about her.
We have SUCH strong emotions about our kids and to have other kids run that kind of crap online—well, you said it all here. And yes, let's take a stand: "No more. Not here. Not now. Not on our Internet. Not ever."
Fortunately for our world, there are MANY people out there who will hold these creeps accountable, but you're right, Curt, the fact that the Internet has a VERY LONG memory, is likely what will hold them accountable for a very long time.
And those that get reprimanded, well, they'll think twice about doing it again. But the real problem is what motivated them to act that way to begin with! That won't necessarily be solved with a reprimand. But we start somewhere.
March 2, 2015 4:55 pm
Just more examples of the crude, Godless country we live in But there are still millions of red sox fans who support you and your daughter
March 2, 2015 4:58 pm
Mr. Schilling,
Thank you for posting this important piece. It is a shame that it was even required, but what you and your daughter experienced is nothing other than symptoms of a very sick society, where cowards now say and do things that would never happen in person.
I can only hope, trust and pray that out this experience some good will come. And, it already has, by you simply bringing this to the public's attention. The cowards (and they are cowards) behind this and those who supported their "fun" are paying the price and will continue to do so. Awareness has been raised. As parents, we must always – ALWAYS – be vigilant. We only get one shot at parenthood and it is the most noble of callings.
Social media has its place, but it has become more and more of an outlet for anger, vulgarity and twisted mentalities. One cannot even watch a YouTube video these days with his or her children and observing one disgusting, vulgar comment after another.
From one dad of a daughter to another, I wish you and your daughter well. The father-daughter bond is as strong as anything on earth.
March 2, 2015 4:59 pm
Curt, I congratulate you on having a lot more restraint than I would have had. I thank God that we had sons instead of daughters. Treatment of any girl or woman is something that I can't countenance. When I was a senior in college I caught a drunk freshman making an obscene phone call to a very nice, very trusting freshman girl who thought he was a friend. After yanking him out of the phone booth (this was in 1970) and throwing him into his room I told them that the only thing that kept him from a beating was that he was too drunk to have felt it. I managed to verbally embarrass them instead.
March 2, 2015 5:00 pm
I understand that Public figures are always a target this day and age. How anyone who doesn't live under a rock can make such Vulgar comments about someone's Daughter, it's beyond conscionable ! Low Life's tweet such things and to not expect public outrage just goes to show you how Brave (and Stupid) People are behind keyboards.. I am glad to see such outrage… Ignoring it allows for this Bullying to continue.. Well done Curt Schilling !!
March 2, 2015 5:05 pm
I can't believe that there are guys out there that turned out something nice & a great moment for your daughter & turn it into something nasty & mean. Your daughter tried to get on that team & here come these idiots & post something truly mean & nasty about her. What was their point or do they have one? These kids have to be taught they when they post anything anywhere on ANY site on the internet, if it's nasty & vile, that it will have consequences. Too bad that you can't go after them criminally because if they spent some time in jail & prosecuted as adults and nor juveniles, they might have a different perspective about this whole instance. I admire you for sticking up for your daughter but that's just being a responsible parent. They are probably laughing about this somewhere but things would really change for them if the police found them & put them in jail for it. When they were being arraigned as adults and put in jail with no bail offered, they lives would change drastically. You should look into that to send these punks a message & hold them accountable. Wish you & your daughter the best.
March 2, 2015 5:08 pm
I want to congratulate Mr. Schilling for being a Dad. I also understand he is a sports figure and if this were about one of my three girls this would not be as prominent an issue albeit an issue non the less. I say this not to belittle the issue but sometimes it has to happen to a celebrity of any type to bring issues to the forefront. It also brings home the fact that celebrities are human, they have many of the same problems as us normal folk do. Mr. Schilling thank you for being a Father!!! These punks have parents who obviously missed the parenting bus. I hope these children get what they deserve, or what their parents should have given, an old fashioned ass whippin!!!
March 2, 2015 5:10 pm
@altsys1 I think your comment asking why curt didnt call his daughter is beyond ignorant! Curt's comment wasn't just for his daughter. I am almost certain that Curt had told his daughter over the phone and in person how happy for her he was. This comment was not just directed at his daughter, it was meant for his family and friends that might live in a different city, state or country. It was for the people who truly care about the Schilling's as a family and for that Curt has every right to post something like that (to keep his close ones in the loop with his family) on any social media site.
March 2, 2015 5:14 pm
Did not like you as a player, (but respected your talent and drive), on the other side of the world politically from you, but proud of you as a fellow dad. What these gutless punks said about your daughter is reprehensible, and I am glad that they cannot hide behind their keyboards, and are being "outted" for what they have done. I wish nothing but the best for your daughter in college and softball, and I will be rooting for her!
March 2, 2015 5:17 pm
I'm sad and disgusted with these sexual predators tweeting things like this for the whole world to see….they should have some respect for someone's daughter and females in general and remember that they too came from a woman….she could be your sister,daughter or niece and you wouldn't like God forbid someone talking about your loved one on social media like this….Have some respect.!
March 2, 2015 5:42 pm
Mr. Schilling,
I'm a lifelong Democrat and Yankee fan who may or may not have shed a tear during the bloody sock game. I'm just out of college and a few years away from starting a family, but I wanted to thank you for showing a great example of what a father can be. It really means a lot to have this as a model for parenting.
March 2, 2015 5:46 pm
I'm a journalist, a liberal Democrat and a Black woman and a resident of Philadelphia who could care less about the Phillies before, during and after you played here. If I met you somewhere and we got into a debate about politics, or law enforcement, I'm sure I'd be ready to curse you out. But I'm also an aunt of several nieces and I admire your restraint because I'd be ready to whip some ass if they came to me with anything like this. I applaud you for going to bat (lol) for your daughter and for everyone else's daughter. This shit needs to stop.
March 2, 2015 5:53 pm
Dear Mr. Schilling,
It's official: you are now one of my heroes. And pretty much every American Dad who has a daughter.
Thank you!
Bill Scholz
March 2, 2015 5:57 pm
Heard on the news what happened – SHAME on those kids – who hide behind technology and think they are so cool. They have no clue. My son is a JR at Salve Regina, he's a great kid so are his roommates. There are a lot of awesome kids there – hopefully a few bad nuts didn't ruin it for your daughter – I hope she loves Salve as much as my son has. And so glad you spoke out – What a total SHAME.
March 2, 2015 6:05 pm
Curt, you stink. Personally, I can't stand you and would love to fight you in the park Anchorman style. However, that was one hell of a letter, old man. As one father to another– very well done and spot on. Congrats to your daughter. She should be as proud of you, as you obviously are of her. Also, you stink.
March 2, 2015 6:07 pm
Wow Curt. When I first saw this story, I never imagined that I would be rading the kind of things that were said. Even in the raunchiest movies, and chat rooms I never saw anything this bad, about a female who did nothing to instigate it. Truthfully, I hope you share with your daughter some of the comments on here to try and counteract what she read from the assorted scumbags that the posts in question came from. We as guys, are not all this bad and degrading of women. I surely hope that the females who are involved with the scum, get a good look at who is in their personal lives, and maybe rethink who they associate with. Pass along to your daughter this thought: " I know it's hard to do, but ignore the haters and continue doing what you seem to do best… being a beautiful woman, aspiring to be the best and chasing her dreams. "
I did just like @MiltyLundegaard did and sent an email to the college. It is a small thing to do, but small things do add up over time.
Best of luck.
March 2, 2015 6:08 pm
Thanks Curt for not backing down. I totally appreciate you setting the standard for those to follow. As a father with 2 girls and 2 boys, I want them to always feel protected.
The world has changed a lot. Hopefully, there are a lot more guys like you who will stand up (ala Liam Neeson's, Taken) and not back down to these select few who's parents failed to reign them in.
Keep it up! Although you're often defined by your involvement in MLB, I'm more inspired by your love for your kids.
Phoenix, AZ misses you!
March 2, 2015 6:20 pm
As a Democrat who takes issue with a number of your positions and public statements — which you are, of course, entitled to — I applaud you for exposing these vile individuals and putting them on notice. No one with any shred of decency — be they liberal, a Yankee fan, or just someone who has a bone to pick with you — would support such disgusting behavior. And if they do, shame on them!
March 2, 2015 6:20 pm
You are a good man, Kurt Schilling.
March 2, 2015 6:25 pm
Curt. Congratulations on being a great Dad. It might be good to let her boyfriend have a go at trash mouths like those two above, Robbins and Time plus any others who were so vile mouthed and idiotic. I'm a Red Sox fan and appreciate your efforts for the Sox but I appreciate your standing up for your daughter even more.
March 2, 2015 6:35 pm
Thank you so much Mr. Shilling for putting this out there and bringing attention to this ever growing epidemic of sexual harassment and violence against women via social media. It has become very commonplace for people to say they were "just joking" thinking that it absolves them of any culpability for their actions and I believe it actually hints at the slight twinge of guilt and remorse they are feeling because they do know that what they are saying is wrong. If you are not familiar, there is an entire Instagram account dedicated to outing this type of outrageous behavior – https://instagram.com/byefelipe. I am in no way affiliated with the account, I was made aware of it via a blog I subscribe to and now I just read it from time to time hoping that things will somehow be different, yet they seemingly continue to become ever more pervasive online. I believe that your reputation and celebrity, especially with those of older generations who are now the parents and grandparents of aspiring young women, will help bring more light to this issue. I have been a Red Sox fan for many years and I am now your biggest fan. Thank you Sir!
March 2, 2015 6:38 pm
Dear Mr. Schilling: Not all men think that way. I certainly don't! I have the utmost respect for women and their dignity. But it proves Leo Durocher's saying, "Nice guys finish last." Check out my story, "The Master of Perception" (Wattpad) to see what I think of women.
March 2, 2015 6:39 pm
Curt… As a father of a young girl, this beyond infuriates me. I don't know how this type of issue is fixed, and it is only made large due to you success and career. I hope that you somehow find peace with this, as I know you wont, but only take solace that not 1 person would ever say that to your face. Unfortunately, you daughter may have to deal with it, but I hope that she does not. The internet allows distance and the computer to make these people feel safe and tough. Track them down… do what you must…
Good luck and god bless my friend.
March 2, 2015 6:41 pm
Hardcore Democrat here (Run Lizzie, run!), disagree with you about almost everything, but I'm still a fan for two reasons: (1) 2004; and (2) your take-down of these vulgar nitwits. Congratulations to Gabby!
March 2, 2015 6:54 pm
This may be an even bigger legacy than you had in baseball. I'm sorry your daughter had to be involved, but good work sir! I wish you both well.
March 2, 2015 6:57 pm
Honestly, I've never been a Curt Schilling fan. I often disagree with him — on politics, on sports, etc… But I am a HUGE fan of his as a father who loves his daughter! Curt, you couldn't be more right on this one. This kind of noxious filth has got to stop. It is the product of craven, vulgar, and vile morons. Kudos to you Curt!
March 2, 2015 7:04 pm
I don't agree with you on politics or evolution, but I agree with you 100% about this. I hate this aspect of the culture and I'm sorry your daughter had to endure this.
March 2, 2015 7:06 pm
I find it strange that our society preaches standing up to bullies but at the same time says do not engage internet trolls. Kudos to Kurt Schilling for not only standing up to these lowlifes but also for showing everyone how to defeat them.
I hope that your daughter realizes what an awesome dad she has. I wish her success at the next level.
March 2, 2015 7:08 pm
Curt – As a father of one teenage daughter and one nearly teenage daughter in Boston I applaud your words and your sentiment. OTOH, Intimating possible violent retaliation for words by both you and your daughter's boyfriend – as a Dad I can't say it's outside my emotional boundaries, but I don't think it helps our argument of what's right and what isn't. I think our high road should be that our families are better than that. Our children don't cyber-bully others and we don't any kind of bully others.
March 2, 2015 7:12 pm
Thank you Curt. The world needs more of people like you. I am going to have my teenage boys read this. I would like to think that we are raising respectful boys, but every lesson is important. I don't think kids think about consequences, or think that there are feelings on the other side of that tweet or text. It's like they use it as an excuse to have some kind of powerful alter ego who is "macho" or badass. It's neither. It's disgusting, and I can only imagine how much their parents have felt that they have failed if they know what their sons were writing.
chris gosney permalinkMarch 2, 2015 7:15 pm
Looks like there's going to be a few empty seats at college campuses tomorrow, Montclair St, Vandy, some school in Iowa….have fun paying back those student loans, especially when you can't find a job due to the internet. Karma. Good job.
March 2, 2015 7:22 pm
Great job Curt! I'm a father of a soon to be 4 year old daughter and I'm glad you have been able to use your status to publicly share some of the "twitter tough-guy" comments that those individuals would never have the guts to say to your face or your daughters face. I can't believe the way some people on Social media talk to one another. It's about time the table was turned and those indecent "tough-guys" are held accountable. Best of luck to your daughter, I"m sure you taught her well.
Zoe Parry permalinkMarch 2, 2015 7:30 pm
Whilst I share few of Mr.Schilling's views, I too support his superb stand as just plain old 'Dad' against these anonymous, bile-spewing trolls.
Although, when I say anonymous, they're not really, as Mr.Schilling has already demonstrated so, challenge accepted.
I wonder if Mr. Liam Cronin (@whatsLIAMdoing) from Cold Harbor Junior & Senior schools appreciates being associated with this now? Although he deleted his Twitter page, it is indelibly associated with his misogynistic views for anyone with half a brain and a keyboard to discover. (scroll down to the end of the link to discover the connection between that Twitter account and the owner):
He pops up here too:
I'm not going to stoop to their level in terms of contact. I think this will more than do the trick!
March 2, 2015 7:34 pm
You sir are a true father. Kudos to you.
March 2, 2015 7:38 pm
Your actions are to be applauded! I'm so sorry that your daughter's moment in the sun was tainted by such filth.
March 2, 2015 7:48 pm
Thanks, Curt. Good for you and your response. You've raised a fantastic young woman. All the best to her. I'm blessed with three daughters. I'd be looking at 30 to Life if someone posted that stuff about my daughter!! Much love from Charm City!
March 2, 2015 7:54 pm
I am a faithful Yankees fan and Curt, you have gotten under our skins as a Sox player and when you were with the Dbacks. But I am a father first and always and I am absolutely embarrassed that a Yankees employee (@PrimeTime227) was a part of this nonsense. I wish Gabby the greatest of luck in college. It's a shame human-beings feel the need to display such sub-human behavior. Keep up the good work, Curt.
March 2, 2015 8:01 pm
Curt, my daughter Gabriella (Gabby) was born four days ago. She is my wife and I's first baby. When I look at her, all I want to do is protect her and keep her safe. Moms certainly have their roles, but fathers are one to defend and set an example. You sir are doing both superbly, and I appreciate everything you have said.
I should mention that this is coming from a Yankees fan (but a Republican). God bless.
Joe Mama permalinkMarch 3, 2015 3:55 pm
Why is it that you morons never have any clue there are some very very bad men in the world until You have a daughter. Some of those men are probably Your friends. Pull your head out of your rear end, thanks.
March 2, 2015 8:01 pm
I only know your video game work (which I personally loved and I wish it had worked out better for you guys) but I say bravo. Some people are truly scumbags at heart and they think blabbing on the Internet is a safe way to act like the scumbags they are. Those people need a rude awakening.
March 2, 2015 8:09 pm
"We've arranged a global civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology. We have also arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. This is a prescription for disaster. We might get away with it for a while, but sooner or later this combustible mixture of ignorance and power is going to blow up in our faces."
― Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
March 3, 2015 10:00 am
Great quote.
March 2, 2015 8:10 pm
I don't care what team you played for and I don't care about your politics. What you've done here is inspiring. It doesn't matter how it started to me, it matters how it was handled. If I am ever in this position with my little girl, I hope I am able to conduct myself in a similar manner; that demonstrates how a father can handle a bad situation well.
March 3, 2015 4:16 pm
this is an awesome response. i am not a big fan of baseball but i am a huge fan of this father and the love and protective nature he has for his daughter. way to go dad wish more men taught their sons this then we wouldnt be reading stories like this.
March 2, 2015 8:25 pm
I am the proud father of a precious 6 year old girl and a big tall strong 7 year old son, and I worry about raising them in the world we live in, but if I teach them nothing else is to respect themselves and each other. Your story will be repeated to them when they are old enough. I am also a Yankee fan and respect you as an athlete, the punks who bash you are not true Yankee fans or fans of sports they are just punks. Sorry for your troubles, congrats on your daughters great achievement.
March 2, 2015 8:35 pm
I am a Democrat. I would never engage in such immature cyberbullying simply because a sports figure belongs to another political party. As an Orioles fan, I cannot speak for the 'Evil Empire' but I can confidently say that there are bad apples in every fan base. I hope that a few Twitter trolls do not create the false impression that fans of any particular team are representative of the whole. I know of times when the Yankees and Red Sox have put aside their differences after tragedy (e.g. Boston Marathon bombing) and I know that above all else that they have a lot more in common than they think.
March 4, 2015 4:36 pm
Amen. As a lifelong Democrat, and a Yankees fan for over 50 years, I can say that I am sure no matter what political affiliation, no matter what team you are a fan of, this is so disgusting no decent human being could condone it. Sad that a man can't congratulate his daughter for achieving a goal after such hard work without it being ruined by vermin. I hope he takes every step necessary to find this filth and hold them responsible.
March 2, 2015 8:41 pm
Curt I would, once a day for the next few days, publicly unveil the real identities of these losers and send a link to the schools they attend.
Too often on social media, people say or do stupid, unforgivable things because they believe there will be no consequences. You would serve these children well by teaching them a lesson relatively early on in their lives that such actions DO have consequences.
March 3, 2015 12:59 pm
Agreed. And for other people here saying that this is only encouraging more "cyber bullying," then the abusers can close down their accounts if they cant take what they dished out. I am generally not an eye-for-an-eye person, but this type of social media abuse is beyond ridiculous. There is never any accountability; they dont want accountability which is why they use anonymous twitter handles, so why not out the real people along with their "anonymous" tweets? Twitter's CEO recently admitted that they "suck at dealing with abuse", so what else are you supposed to do?
March 4, 2015 2:16 am
You would be breaking the law by doxing them, like Curt did, remember just because they act without consequences doesn't mean you can too.
March 4, 2015 8:49 pm
I did it. I tweeted directly to the schools with the link to this blog. I'm sick over this and writing my own blog post as we speak (um, type). Why hasn't this been publicized more? Why isn't everyone talking about it? And why isn't this considered a terroristic threat? NJ is one of the best states to live in for our tough legislation regarding this type of thing.
March 2, 2015 8:57 pm
Thank you for sharing this story. I am a father to little girls and I know I would respond in same way…Its one thing to attack you, but attacking your daughter is so far beyond the line and I applaud you for contacting these disgusting kids schools, coaches, parents etc… kids today need to learn there are very real consequences for actions
March 2, 2015 9:01 pm
@whatsliamdoing (Liam Cronin) is active at his other site as @liamswag1 http://www.enjoygram.com/liamswag1
Stay strong Schilling Family… Boston Strong!
March 2, 2015 9:17 pm
Liam Cronin = @WhatsLIAMdoing if that helps
March 2, 2015 9:35 pm
Yankee Fans Don't hate you , especially now ! I will be contacting Brookdale community college as that is in my county…. Rest assured Curt , these assholes will be sorry .
March 2, 2015 9:37 pm
Curt, this is cyber-assault. Free speech doesn't extend to harassment and threats. In my opinion, that's what those were. It's time for legislation and prosecution. Gabby, please don't think these "people" are normal. They are disturbed and twisted. Most of us out here are fans of your Dad's and love sports and open forums. Good luck to you in your future. I never thought I'd say this as a Boston fan, but, Go Seahawks!
March 2, 2015 9:44 pm
Well, I was beaten to the punch….Apparently this asshole at Brookdale community college has already been permanently suspended ! from a community college! looks like life just got tougher for this moron !!!! signed a Yankee and Curt Shilling fan !
March 2, 2015 9:54 pm
I've seen you pitch; way to bring the best for your daughter in written word! The maturity and poise of a Major League Dad is to be admired forever! God Bless You and Your Family! @theabundantgift on Twitter
March 2, 2015 9:55 pm
Threats, Insults, Bullying, etc. I Hate this social media crap! Thanks Curt! I'll be smiling all day!
March 2, 2015 9:58 pm
Thank you, Mr. Schilling, for writing this timely blog. We fully understand where you're coming from as a dad. As for my wife and I, parents of a three-month old boy, we have our work cut out for us in making sure he will be somebody his future wife will be proud of in this age where morals and good breeding can be taken for granted.
Hoping you'll eventually write your own book about your life story! Should be a good read!
March 2, 2015 10:12 pm
Curt, those nimrods at the BBWAA may not have elected you to the Baseball Hall of Fame yet, but I think you just put yourself in something even better: the Dad Hall of Fame.
As for the punks who tweeted that crap, grow up and be a man.
Go Red Sox, and go Salve Regina Seahawks!
March 2, 2015 10:13 pm
Curt, as a father of five children, two of them girls and one in college playing soccer, the other in two years, all I can say is that I don't blame you for your response. I can't honestly say I wouldn't have kept it to online print only. It's apparent you have alot of support including the D&C show on WEEI and with more luck those pigs will suffer more than just job and school loss.
March 2, 2015 10:15 pm
As the father of an 18 year old daughter I commend you for protecting your daughter in such a beautiful way. You get my vote for Father of the Year.
March 2, 2015 10:24 pm
Not surprisingly given that this is how most idiots interact these days, but still, it's harsh and disgusting behavior, and simply not necessary.
And these dopes (and sadly, many like them) just don't seem to understand that these comments stick around and follow them (especially for the idiots dumb enough to include their real names).
That one idiot is "sorry?" Of course he is, because he got busted. Too late for "sorry."
You're a class act, Curt, and I am 10000% against bullying of any kind, especially these days.
Thanks for sharing.
March 2, 2015 10:43 pm
Politics and personalities aside. This is the most hateful, obscene, and I would think Illegal ie, threating thing I have ever read. I applaud your words in the defense of your daughter and I pray that you and she can move beyond this. I wish her the very best of luck in her future endeavors, and please try to put this behind you. Concentrate on the wonderful, good things in your life and let the profane, arrogant, sick individuals continue on their path of destruction. In the end, you and your beautiful daughter will be the survivors.. the winners, and these low lives will continue to be the lowest of the low and mire in their own shit!!
March 2, 2015 11:02 pm
Bravo Curt, Bravo! You could not have said it any better.
March 2, 2015 11:34 pm
Sir, I may be a liberal democrat and have absolutely nothing in common with you, but I am with you 1000% in taking down these misguided young men that think it's ok to speak to or about ANYONE in this disgusting manor. Our families are our lives and defending their honor and protecting their innocence is what we live for.
What is happening to civility? Have we completed lost all sense of dignity? Where are these young men's parents? I say so bravo to you in finding these pigs and making an example of them. Even when hiding behind social media, these cowards need to learn their disgusting words have serious consequences.
I am so sorry you had to experience such hate.
March 2, 2015 11:40 pm
Wow! And I wonder sometimes why my 16 year old daughter tells me school is so hard yet she gets straight A's. I learned recently she's been bullied. These "boys" don't have the balls to say that stuff anywhere near me! If they did I'd wreck them. I've done my darnedest to be on the right side of the law my entire life but believe me I'd go to prison in a minute to defend one of my two daughters from this kind of horrific BS. These "boys" don't understand the simple truth of "old age and treachery". They like to think they're tough but as the three who tried to mug me at a gas station learned, they aren't, even against an older and smaller real man like me. And if I ever caught my son behaving this way? Let's just say the law or being expelled would be the very least of his worries. It's sad the world we live in. Truly sad. I can say one thing though, after reading this I'll be much more aware of my oldest daughter's moods and feelings and pay better attention to her social media. There is zero excuse for this treatment and there need be zero tolerance.
March 4, 2015 2:07 am
Old age and treachery… awesome! Some of it's borrowed, some of it's new, and some of it is definitely blue, but there are many lifetimes of practical wisdom in just a slice of country music's greatest songs. In our hearts and minds, Waylon and Willie will never die!
March 2, 2015 11:46 pm
Great family values from a rich white guy that is a down-home racist, wants to preach to us and support the policies of a republican party that does want blacks, Hispanics or women to vote.That is a huge threshold question for anyone one and the fact that Shilling won't even care if some of his former teammates could not vote, will say nothing. What about all the wars you support, but you can be a pro athlete, earn millions and stay as far away from the military as possible and send other kids to fight what you won't. Healthy enough to be an athlete, but not healthy enough to serve in wars he supports. That on my streets means you are a chicken hawk or just chicken and afraid. What a punk-head. By the way- since you want to talk decency, do you have anything to say about your party's embrace of Ted Nugent calling the President a subhuman mongrel. Wrap yourself in the flag and morality and be the hypocrite you are- typical family values of a republican racist.
March 3, 2015 12:06 am
Hahaha easy there, sport. Way to go completely off topic and spew even more hatred. You speak of a lack of decency. Hi pot, meet kettle.
March 3, 2015 2:45 am
Way to go, Sharon…way to show your ignorance and wave your idiot flag high. dear. All you just did was show everyone else how much you approve of the hate spewed by the idiots who posted the garbage. You must be related to one or more of them, then.
Mr. Schilling, you have my respect for sure. No one should have to put up with people who do and say stuff like that. Anyone who thinks it's okay to do it has some serious personality defects.
March 3, 2015 7:03 am
First off, to your initial point….Congrats to your daughter! That represents a lot of hard work and earned skills. No doubt she isn't done making you proud as hell. Congrats to her and good for you, that's gotta be a great feeling.
Regarding the trolls….fools say foolish things, often without the benefit of thinking. Are they evil? No, probably not. They got carried away with their foolishness, got their silly giggles and childish snickering and they didn't think about how those messages would be received or that those messages would follow them on the internet forever. Just….idiots.
You've taught them an important lesson in personal responsibility that they clearly lacked and you've shamed them. A measured response given their offense…it's easy for a dad to get carried away in defending slights, real or perceived, to their children. So yup, spot on perfect Schill.
No one would've blamed you for finding them and driving the 4 hours and then punching them in the nose. More than once. Repeatedly. Nope – that's still a measured response – a proper vintage 1970's John Wensink beating…that'd be fine. We'd cheer.
Hard now though to continue with a measured response…to slap them down hard, correct them and still manage to not break these fools to the point where they don't, can't or won't bounce back and become proper adults and citizens. It isn't your job to mold them into responsible adults but you've got the opportunity to help do just that.
John Wensink (as far as we know – there were a few hurried commercial breaks) never killed anyone. Don't you do the cyber 21st century equivalent. When the red haze clears and in more moderate moments you might consider it.
In any event, you will surely do whatever you think is right.
Congrats again to your daughter.
March 3, 2015 8:28 am
I too like to use message boards as a way to go completely off topic into rando polemic land. Felt the need to cram every grievance you have into one crappy paragraph huh?
And the sad thing about you is I pretty much agree with everything you stand for, but my god a: you can't write to save your life – almost illiterate-level, and b: what does this have to do with Ted Nugent?
March 3, 2015 8:38 am
So you're OK with guys bullying (threatening really) young women. Of course; you must have been inspired by the actions of democratic President Bill Clinton sexually harassing a White House intern. Lets not forget the whole batch of Kennedys; democrats all. Nearly all, authors of all sorts of mayhem directed at women.
Sharon; what if it were your daughter? Or even you yourself. Would you still attack the man that defends his daughter?
March 3, 2015 9:13 am
Sharon Linton is missing the whole point of this story, but doesn't surprise me. I hope she is a better mom than she is a commenter on this site. I would have reacted the same way as Schilling had anyone spoke of my daughter in that tone. I wonder how @Sharon Linton would feel if someone had attack her in that manner?
March 3, 2015 9:59 am
Wow………..you are an absolute hypocrite. This is why there is no such thing as 'civil discourse' anymore. The republican party doesn't want blacks, hispanics or women to vote? What planet are you from? You talk about Schilling being a racist but your comments point out who the real racist is — you. You support a President who has done more to divide this country along racial and party lines than any one before him. You support a President who wants to destroy the very fabric of the family and of this nation. What street do you propose you live on — Wall Street? I doubt you are poor or downtrodden as you have internet access and a computer. As the wife of a 24 year veteran, I pity you. If you want to talk decency, you need to learn history and take a government class. Your party is the one who voted to throw the name of God Almight out of your party. And lady? Class is something you will never have.
March 3, 2015 10:14 am
are you a moron or just stupid?
you pick
why would you bring race into this?
Can you have a discussion on the topic?
or is it easier for you to throw out some inflammatory words and accusations?
Let me google Sharon Linton and report back on this genius
March 3, 2015 10:23 am
Why are dems always so angry?
March 3, 2015 10:26 am
You are such a bitter loser, Sharon Linton.
March 3, 2015 11:04 am
You seem to be as full of hate as anyone.
March 3, 2015 11:31 am
Sharon, Wow! I'll gladly debate you on every single comment you made above. Let's talk about your claim the Republican party doesn't want minorities to vote. That statement alone tells me you are unable to take the left wing elitist rhetoric, process it, and decide for yourself the statement is so absurd. It tells me you're association with democratic party is correct because you can't think for yourself. I'll engage you on every point above including Ted Nugent's comment. While I don't agree with his comment are you so naive to believe that your party of elitist members making decisions for you are immune or incapable of making ridiculous comments also? I'll gladly debate you the merits and qualifications of Barack Obama and his policies but the minute I do so I'll be called a racist. I am far far from that but it doesn't matter with democrats and the elitist left. Wake up and think for yourself!
March 3, 2015 11:51 am
So you would have no problem with someone making these sorts of comments to you or one of your children? wow.
March 3, 2015 12:11 pm
Sharon Linton, you need to learn to seperate the issues here. Granted you don't like Curt, which is evidenced by your diatribe. BUT, you have totally missed the point, which is that a crime has been commited, a serious crime, and he is a father that is defending his daughter. Yes they are great family values, and you have turned it all around onto Curt and his beliefs??? As a woman, you must cringe when you hear these things being said to another woman, yet you minimalized this and have transferred the guilt to the father defending his daughter, all because you don't agree with his political viewpoints? Get a grip.
March 3, 2015 12:38 pm
^– Obvious Troll is obvious –^
I may not share your politics, Mr. Schilling, but I share your ire at idiocy. You shouldn't have to respond to losers like "Sharon" here, who already have clear difficulty expressing themselves in complete sentences.. so I'll do it. Any "democrat" willing to resort to an ad hominem attack of your beliefs is certainly not an asset to their own party. Trolls will be trolls, as they lack the insight to be anything else. I don't know any liberals who would endorse such behavior, nor any true conservatives, since in either case they must be vested in their beliefs to hold merit. Guileless garbage like the comment above puts them squarely in the "useless people" bucket, no matter whose side they claim to be on. Furthermore, as if in illustration of your point, such actions are plain indicators of cowardice. I do not care what color you are, how much you earn, what you believe in or what you practice, so long as you continue to exemplify clear-headed thinking and an acceptance of responsibility. Those two things alone seem the best models for leadership, and as such it appears that your family doesn't lack for that. I sincerely hope that your daughter continues to grow into whatever wonderful adult she's bound to be, and will learn to forgive those who try to make her feel as empty as they are. She owes them nothing – not even contempt. But as a man, I find your contempt to be well-placed, well-voiced, and well admonished. Thank you for sticking up for her. I can't help but feel like her attackers were practicing learned behavior, and maybe would have acted like real men if they'd had any as role models.
March 3, 2015 12:40 pm
You do know the KKK was started by the Democratic Party to keep blacks out of office correct? All you need to do is a Google search on their origins. Also please show facts that all Republicans do not want any minority to vote. When you post dribble like this, it defeats any point you may want to make because it makes you look uninformed and uneducated.
March 3, 2015 12:42 pm
Are you missing the point of his blog post? Trolling his site for the wrong purposes here? Freedom to speak your mind and your opinions.. Stick to topic though. He is protecting his daughter. Nothing political about it aside from his mentioning about being Republican.
March 3, 2015 12:53 pm
Sharon, way to hijack this for your own agenda. Curt wasn't talking about anything you mentioned. He didn't talk anything about party politics. You give your party a bad name when you do this.
March 3, 2015 12:56 pm
It's almost ironic that if you google "Sharon Linton" several of the first hits are for a convicted pedophile with that name.
March 3, 2015 1:16 pm
What the hell are you even going on about!? This is about his daughter being verbally threatened and attached on twitter, and you have to turn it into a RACE ISSUE!!! Grow up.
March 3, 2015 1:35 pm
Not that it matters you do realize that Republicans back in the day fought along side minorities to help them procure their rights and most Democrats were in charge of the local lynchings. Not a Republican or Democrat myself, but I figured since you seemed to be lacking in history, I would point that out. 🙂
March 3, 2015 1:37 pm
Ms. Linton, what in the world does any of your screed have to do with Mr. Schilling's daughter being bullied and threatened? If you want to take issue with any of Mr. Schilling's polities or personal views, that's your right, but your reply to this blog post is completely irrelevant and has no place in this topic.
March 3, 2015 1:38 pm
Seems to me the point is about the treatment of his daughter. It's not necessarily about Curt Schilling. It's disturbing that, especially as a woman, you would overlook the disparaging remarks about a young girl simply because you view her father as a "republican racist". As far as this "Republican being too chicken" to serve his country….perhaps you missed the memo….. Neither Bill Clinton nor Barrack Obama served. Were they also not "healthy enough to serve"? And you have the temerity to call Schilling a hypocrite? How ironic.
March 3, 2015 1:39 pm
dear ms linton. i am also a republican …i don't agree with ted nugent..however unlike you i support his right to say whatever he likes as i do your right to say whatever you want, and if you would go back and look at history…the majority of wars the US has fought in….were STARTED by the party you so adamantly love, of course history and truth mean nothing to democrats they rewrite history every day to suit their agenda. .and of course like many democrats you see the word republican and miss the point of the entire message …which is you shouldn't tweet garbage to a young lady…note i said many and not lost or all, as i don't categorize everyone with a broad brush as you do….perhaps some day you may grow up…read your drivel and be ashamed of yourself (tho i doubt that will ever happen), as you are the other kind of troll political BS spewing form your digits at every turn not bothering to read what the topic at hand is. oh and before you spew garbage at me – i had a cousin die in iraq a few years ago..a brother in vietnam .and several uncles in korea, wwii, etc. how many of your relatives have ever served…my guess is zero or they woudl be ashamed of what you wrote
March 3, 2015 2:19 pm
Sharon, I'm about as far away from "Republican" (as I understand the concept) as I can be. I'm a "Liberal" Canadian. You know, somewhere left of the Democrats?
I don't know Mr. Schilling (not a sports nut), but I do know he is a father with a daughter and I can certainly relate to that.
Save the politics for when Mr. Schilling is out politicking … what he was doing here is what every parent would do irrespective of their politics, race, or money.
March 3, 2015 2:24 pm
Sharon Linton…you are the Liberal Idiot of the Day (maybe even Liberal Idiot of the Week). Congrats.
March 3, 2015 2:37 pm
…because you disagree with his politics, his point on this (entirely separate) issue is void? Grow up.
March 3, 2015 3:00 pm
Sharon you just come across as angry and tone deaf. I disagree with Curt on almost all matters political, but can very easily applaud the mature, public and correct way he has proceeded here. The fact that you can't parse these actions away from his world view as you interpret it reflects poorly on you. Not that I doubt you'll care, but your just in the "haters gonna hate" bucket – how boring.
March 3, 2015 3:07 pm
If all you took from this was the fact that he is a republican and an opportunity for you to show how poorly informed you are of the opposing political party of which you associate yourself with, then you have massively missed the point of this article.
March 3, 2015 3:15 pm
I am a lefty (liberal not pitcher) who has very little use for 99% of what Curt Schilling says or represents. However, as a parent (of four daughters and one son) and proponent of human decency, I applaud his reaction to the hate and vitriol directed at his daughter. If people want to attack him for his beliefs and actions, that's fine. But attacking his daughter with the cruelest of comments one can imagine is so far beyond acceptable that I cannot fathom what a person is thinking while composing such vile words. Any negative repercussions brought against these punks are well-deserved.
March 3, 2015 3:49 pm
Seriously, Sharon. Not one word about what an outrage it is that an innocent young woman has been once again subjected to this barbaric sort of behavior? Do you only get indignant if the woman is NOT related to folks you despise? If she IS so related then she probably deserves it or what?
March 3, 2015 4:00 pm
stereotype much ms linton? geez
Joe Mama permalinkMarch 3, 2015 4:00 pm
Yep, he's full of crap. Granted, so are the awful trolls attacking Gabby. I feel very sorry for her.
March 3, 2015 4:15 pm
Sharon – you really missed the point here. If you have issues with Mr. Shilling's view points on other issues so be it. Feel free to send those directly to him. The posts and comments here are dealing with the current issue at hand – his daughter and the nasty things being posted about her and what nasty things people are threatening to do to her. What does Mr. Schilling's lack of military involvement, or political stand points have to do with the cyberbullying and personal threats to a young woman? Why don't you for one second forget that this is Curt Schilling posting this and think of it as your daughter and how you might feel? Personally, I'm glad he went public with it, so that others might benefit from the fallout. Cyberbullying is no joke and bears very serious consequences to its victims.
March 3, 2015 4:36 pm
What a horrible post. Your "threshold question" is uninformed since it does not correctly state the views you claim to know. Your name calling only highlights the fact that you either need to be better informed or stay silent.
March 3, 2015 4:41 pm
Good questions all, Sharon. However, not having the mental or emotional ability to separate issues is why I think you are a total asshole. A typical, self-righteous Democrat.
By the way, I am a registered Green, and going on 20 years at that; no one is more annoyed by the Republican foolishness everywhere than I am. Try to separate your political issues from human rights issues, such as the one Curt is talking about.
Furthermore, though I do not support Curt Schilling the "Republican" you can bet your ass I'll be the first one to buy him a beer following through on his promise of doing everything he could to bring the championship to Boston. In my humble opinion, no one gave more. Period.
Stop being a Demo-tool and get with the program!
March 3, 2015 4:58 pm
The man's name is Schilling. Curt Schilling. Have a nice day.
March 3, 2015 5:02 pm
What the heck does Shillings political position have to do with his standing up for moral values of a young women,"his daughter." that supersedes any of your questions about his character as being a jerk in other areas..I agree with you there….He's just defending his Daughter..And I will drop all the other issues I might have with him as a man,but not as a caring father..
You Go Curt
March 3, 2015 5:16 pm
Sharon you are a real nut job aren't you? A pretty typical liberal response…I'm surprised you're not blaming Bush? Put down your government sponsored cell phone and start dinner bought for you by your government sponsored food stamps to feed your 6 kids who are being taken care of by your government sponsored welfare checks. Rather than sitting on your hind end, try leaving the house, picking up a few applications in order to be gainfully employed, maybe pay some taxes now and again. Good luck in the future…
March 3, 2015 5:26 pm
Did you bother to read the entire blog post? Obviously not or you'd have written an educated post. Pick apart your entire post as if you're proof-reading it. You'll see your many, many errors – both grammatical and in your use of punctuation, or lack thereof.
You are attempting to twist this to suit YOUR political agenda.
Politics don't belong in the posts the way you've represented them; it's about human decency.
March 3, 2015 5:31 pm
WOW! That is why you came on this thread? To speak about nothing that concerns this thread, get a life Sharon! I truly hope you don't have kids because you are just mean-spirited. You sound like the type of person who would behave just like the jerks that this thread is about. WOW, you suck.
March 3, 2015 5:53 pm
…Sharon….Let me try to say this as nicely as possible by pointing out that you said a ton of just ignorant, pathetic lies here. No better than what the guys who were messaging his daughter this garbage. I'll stop with that.
March 3, 2015 6:22 pm
Great job in not actually addressing t