CIAC bans Mike DiMauro

[Skiblets]

He’s a tool, But the ban is straight up ridiculous. Nanny state stuff

 

[husky429]

This is great. This made my dad lol

 

[HuskyNan]

Unless you’re an idiot and can’t process context, it clearly is editorial hyperbole. This action infringes on the freedom press and first amendment. And, yes, the guy is a BC clown but that doesn’t justify this retaliation for calling out the CIAC.

The CIAC isn’t a governmental body

 

[nomar]

I don't plan on ever getting a Real ID.

As for DiMauro he's always come across as a loser but the CIAC looks way worse than he does here, their actions are ridiculous.

Ok, nice bait. Why not, do tell.

 

[Chonky]

Unless you’re an idiot and can’t process context, it clearly is editorial hyperbole.

No, it’s not. This is a vent about petty grievances dressed up to look like hyperbole/satire.

 

[superjohn]

Ok, nice bait. Why not, do tell.

Because I don't need it for anything.

 

[Palatine]

People take threats very seriously these days and there is a lot of evidence they should. I have no problem with the CIAC being over protective.

 

[Travelman6]

No sympathy, he's been dogging UConn for years.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Waiting for his AITA post so I can respond YTA.

 

[Hskies4Ever]

I know a lot of you are from the Fairfield and Hartford areas, so you want to celebrate a critic of UConn getting what he had coming to him. As a player and a coach who has benefitted from Mike’s fantastic high school coverage, the kids are the losers here. The CIAC can’t take deserves criticism and they’ll let the kids miss out to protect themselves. Mike does a great job covering Eastern Connecticut.

You can say what you want about him not having a Real ID - the fact is the game was moved because a number of Kilkingly parents didn’t have one either. There was an issue of being able to access the game and I think Mike’s article highlighted that, as well as the CIAC’s short sightedness well.

 

[Stinger92860]

It's ridiculous they banned him for an exaggeration.

What's more more ridiculous is that this guy wasted an article (which got him suspended) because he's too cheap to spend $56 on a license that he needs if he ever wants to fly somewhere domestically (or else get fined).

This reminded me of a friend of friend from Fairfield prep I know, he graduated from BC. Would go out with us and would usually forget his wallet. Rarely paid for his drinks let alone buy a round, that’s the problem with an accounting degree from BC.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Because I don't need it for anything.

What happens if the day arrives when you need to change jobs?

 

[Travelman6]

I know a lot of you are from the Fairfield and Hartford areas, so you want to celebrate a critic of UConn getting what he had coming to him. As a player and a coach who has benefitted from Mike’s fantastic high school coverage, the kids are the losers here. The CIAC can’t take deserves criticism and they’ll let the kids miss out to protect themselves. Mike does a great job covering Eastern Connecticut.

You can say what you want about him not having a Real ID - the fact is the game was moved because a number of Kilkingly parents didn’t have one either. There was an issue of being able to access the game and I think Mike’s article highlighted that, as well as the CIAC’s short sightedness well.

A passport is a real ID. How does a journalist not have the basic things needed to do their job properly since they often travel, sometimes at a moments notice....? Baffling really.

 

[whalerfan]

Got to the location down by the football complex and still have it on my bucket list to see a game there. A most beautiful setting overlooking the Thames River. Real ID came out in 2011 in CT hard to believe so many have not got it done when renewing their drivers license. Simple and painless and obviously something anyone in media should have.

In fairness, the last time I renewed my license I brought all my materials to New Britain and because I didn't have the full page copy of my birth certificate they denied my Real ID renewal. I did have to get the full page one for the passport I got a couple of years later. A trip to Hartford and those "highly motivated" (cough cough) people was an adventure in itself. On the bright side I now know I was born on a Thursday at 3:15pm.

 

[Alum86]

Mike gonna have to go all Bobby V now.

 

[mikedog10]

There is irony in DiMauro complaining that the game got moved to New Britain; it probably got moved so people didn’t have to deal with DiMauro’s primary complaint about the real ID.

 

[SCNCHuskie]

The Article in question...

>>>Assisted access

If this is actually the article in question, then it is absolutely ridiculous that he was banned for this. There was no “expression of violence,” just someone complaining about bureaucracy, as nobody would take his homicidal thoughts as a legitimate threat, something anyone that’s ever been to the Department of motor vehicles has done at some point.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Probably an overreaction but this guy genuinely seems pretty unwell.

 

[CL82]

Probably an overreaction but this guy genuinely seems pretty unwell.

He is extraordinarily self-absorbed. Pro tip for journalists: if you find yourself making yourself the story, it may be time to consider retirement.

 

[uconnfan68]

I know a lot of you are from the Fairfield and Hartford areas, so you want to celebrate a critic of UConn getting what he had coming to him. As a player and a coach who has benefitted from Mike’s fantastic high school coverage, the kids are the losers here. The CIAC can’t take deserves criticism and they’ll let the kids miss out to protect themselves. Mike does a great job covering Eastern Connecticut.

You can say what you want about him not having a Real ID - the fact is the game was moved because a number of Kilkingly parents didn’t have one either. There was an issue of being able to access the game and I think Mike’s article highlighted that, as well as the CIAC’s short sightedness well.

Why was this the only game not scheduled for New Britain? I get logistics, but surely others could have benefited from closer games too. Looks like most would have been better around New Haven.

 

[superjohn]

What happens if the day arrives when you need to change jobs?

I have a passport, I'll always have an up to date passport.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

He is extraordinarily self-absorbed. Pro tip for journalists: if you find yourself making yourself the story, it may be time to consider retirement.

The only other CT journalist that rivals his behavior was Des Conner (what's good?)

 

[mikedog10]

The only other CT journalist that rivals his behavior was Des Conner (what's good?)

Wasz gud?

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I have a passport, I'll always have an up to date passport.

Im pretty sure that a passport is a real ID.

 

[nomar]

Because I don't need it for anything.

I don't want to take my passport anywhere I don't need to.

Also, I don't think I had a choice about a Real ID. All NY licenses are now Real IDs. In any event, I don't understand your original comment, given that you have a passport?