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Defector piece on fining athletes jokes morale is worsening
Original: The Finings Will Continue Until Morale Worsens https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://defector .com/the-finings-will-continue-un
Defector has published a sports column titled 'The Finings Will Continue Until Morale Worsens', a satirical take on leagues and governing bodies repeatedly fining players and teams while claiming discipline improves the game. The piece is being shared among sports fans who agree fines have become routine punishment that does little to change behaviour.
Why now: Readers are discussing the recurring use of fines in professional sports and whether punishments actually work
Evidence
- The Finings Will Continue Until Morale Worsens https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://defector .com/the-finings-will-continue-until-morale-worsens · defector.com@web.brid.gy · 1
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