1) If you're spending time on messages boards or social media to validate (or devalue) your abilities or worth, you're probably not focusing on the right things. Sure, players like KD or celebs like Lizzo get a bit sensitive ... but most others actively ignore Social Media. There is rarely anything positive that comes from it. As the saying goes, "if you start listening to the fans, you'll soon become one." 2) Posting, whether positive or negative shows passion. I think most would love to play for a team with passionate support. And, most reasonable people understand that when things are good, posting is positive. When things aren't... well, yeah. I think it is perfectly reasonable to express frustration ... but ... see point 3. 3) We shouldn't make it personal. And, everyone should just do better in this regard. I think it was Saban who said, "I guarantee, the coaches and players care more about the outcome of the game than you do." 100% right in that regard. Getting into a players DM, death threats or threats of violence, picking fights with players or coaches families is all childish and the adults should know better. And, frankly, does more harm than good. I've never heard a player say, "Oh, well... I was going to play for X school, but because you DM'd me about how stupid of a decision that was and how much I'd hate it there... I am now going to consider going to your school."