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Old 06-10-20, 01:28 PM  
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This Zoom call, which came before the tweet, was even more blatantly racist: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article...n-george-floyd

Like some of VF's favorite instructors, he and Crossfit have always leaned right-wing. I didn't know he was still with them; I thought his ex took over the company in their divorce. Well, he's not with them anymore and good riddance.
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Old 06-10-20, 01:31 PM  
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This Zoom call, which came before the tweet, was even more blatantly racist: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article...n-george-floyd

Like some of VF's favorite instructors, he and Crossfit have always leaned right-wing. I didn't know he was still with them; I thought his ex took over the company in their divorce. Well, he's not with them anymore and good riddance.
Not trying to start an argument or anything, buy being right-wing does not mean being racist. One has nothing to do with the other.
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Old 06-10-20, 01:41 PM  
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Vantreesta beat me to it I'm pretty sure Sue didn't mean it that way though. Just fast typing. Thank you for the link. He definitely comes across as unprofessional and....just wow. He couldn't get away with that speech in my line of work, even on a Zoom call. Just.....wow. It's almost like he wanted to get fired lol!
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Old 06-10-20, 02:01 PM  
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Not trying to start an argument or anything, buy being right-wing does not mean being racist. One has nothing to do with the other.
That's not what I said at all. I was pointing out that Crossfit has always steered right-wing and marketed themselves as such. In their early days, they regularly posted links to Fox, Breitbart, etc. on their front page.
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Old 06-10-20, 02:22 PM  
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That's not what I said at all. I was pointing out that Crossfit has always steered right-wing and marketed themselves as such. In their early days, they regularly posted links to Fox, Breitbart, etc. on their front page.
Thanks, Sue. I think I just read it as a continuation of your thought rather than stating a separate observation. Thanks for explaining!

And thanks, bubbles!
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This Zoom call, which came before the tweet, was even more blatantly racist: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article...n-george-floyd

Like some of VF's favorite instructors, he and Crossfit have always leaned right-wing. I didn't know he was still with them; I thought his ex took over the company in their divorce. Well, he's not with them anymore and good riddance.
Wow! That Zoom call was awful. I'm glad the guy is gone!
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Old 06-11-20, 10:02 AM  
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He may be "gone" from leadership, but as I understand it, he still owns Crossfit so he's still getting money from it,
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I hope it all works out for the little guy---people who just want to work out and be peaceful.
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Old 06-12-20, 05:20 PM  
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I was once a part of CrossFit.

Greg Glassman will lose money from the affiliate fees from gyms that decide to end their relationship. That is $3,000 from each. But there are thousands of affiliates, a few dropping out will not make much difference financially. But since he has stepped down, most will probably not end their affiliation.

Yes, the company will lose the revenue from the Reebok sponsorship.

But this move is not hurting Greg Glassman personally at all. CrossFit is his solely-owned private company. He settled with his wife several years ago (she was co-owner at the time.) He rakes in millions. He remains as the sole owner. Dave Castro, who was named CEO, is joined at the hip with him and has been, since CF started. Dave, I'm sure, will still be following GG's wishes. Or he'll be replaced ...
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Old 06-21-20, 10:07 AM  
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I was once a part of CrossFit.

Greg Glassman will lose money from the affiliate fees from gyms that decide to end their relationship. That is $3,000 from each. But there are thousands of affiliates, a few dropping out will not make much difference financially. But since he has stepped down, most will probably not end their affiliation.

Yes, the company will lose the revenue from the Reebok sponsorship.

But this move is not hurting Greg Glassman personally at all. CrossFit is his solely-owned private company. He settled with his wife several years ago (she was co-owner at the time.) He rakes in millions. He remains as the sole owner. Dave Castro, who was named CEO, is joined at the hip with him and has been, since CF started. Dave, I'm sure, will still be following GG's wishes. Or he'll be replaced ...
I remember going to a couple of CF workouts with you and having a great time. The people who instructed them were helpful and seemed to know their stuff. I was willing to overlook the more toxic sides of their "culture" but they've gone too far this time. Hopefully the former CF affiliates can bounce back and keep going strong on their own terms.
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