The Real Truth About Stephen Takacs - Please read

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Stephen Takacs threads - please read! (post #1)

Guys, I just got off the phone with Stephen Takacs dad. This has to stop.

Stephen is developmentally disabled with learning disablities. He is known to the people in the North East at the different bodybuilding competitions, and his father told me he is treated very kindly by the competitors and promoters. They understand his handicap and appreciate the sincerity of his dedication to the sport.

In the last couple weeks (since Stephen's site was discovered by the internet community) Stephen has been flooded with very ugly emails. At first his dad tried to shield him from this, but last night he had to sit down and explain to Stephen what was going on. That must have been extremely hard for both Stephen and his dad. (His dad will be emailing me later tonight. I hope to be able to post his email some time later.)

The entire situation is becoming very hurtful to Stephen's family. He is a handicapped kid who hasn't hurt anyone, yet he has become the subject of a great deal of ridicule and abuse. I would sincerely hope that everyone could have the decency and maturity to stop. This kid may not have as many advantages in this world as we all have, and he doesn't deserve to lose the things he enjoys. (His father finally explained to him what was going on after trying to shield him because he knew Stephen would be taking the stage in upcoming shows... and he didn't want him cat called and abused when he was on stage.)

Stephen's father struck me as an intelligent, insightful, caring man who genuinely loves his son. I don't know if many of you can put yourself in his shoes for a few moments, but how would it make you feel if this was a member of your family? Someone you struggled to raise? Someone you were atually proud of because despite his handicap - he turned out a kind and decent person. That is the pain Stephen Takacs father is experiencing right now - and it is not deserved.

(THERE ARE A LOT OF SITES RUNNING STEPHEN TAKACS THREADS. I WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE IF PEOPLE COULD CROSS POST THIS TO THOSE THREADS AND ASK THE MODS ON THOSE SITES TO HELP PUT A STOP TO THIS.)

I got to give big props for Geared and the other mods for stoping the thread before anyone over here made the mistakes other boards did. I think many who say the posts, including myself, suspected something like this was behind Mr. Takacs' site.

Good job Fitnessgeared, you run a class ship. Not trying to rip any other board, but good job.

[bigjim33]

Tweetthe thread here must have been taken care of before i even saw it.....but that shit won't fly here so no worries

[txfirefighter]

TweetI have seen this on a total of 6 boards and I am glad that it is being taken care of. I don't think the majority of people knew he was disabled, but it still doesn't make it right. The things that have been said are wrong no matter who it is.

[x|Fluid|x]

TweetI'm one of those assholes who made fun of Stephen..I had no idea that he had disabilities.

Huge props to Aragorn. He took care of the Takacs thread here on FG very quickly, even without knowledge that Stephen is indeed handicapped.

I wasnt one of the guys that sent Stephen an email, but I am writing one to him now. I'm giving Stephen some words of encouragement, and telling him what a great job he has done so far..I'm sure it would mean alot to him if some of you would do the same.

~Fluid

[DangerousGround]

TweetI agree

[jack hust]

Tweethe has alot of spirit best wishes

[GBAGH]

TweetWhat is this kids email address? I went to the site and saw the contact link, but I don't want my standard email showing up in his box, I always like to send anything BB related from my ziplip account. If you guys could post his email address here I would appreciate.

[Aragorn]

TweetThis is going back up. Thanks for the words fluid I appreciate them...there were others too though, I just happen to have some editing power

Aragorn

[goliath.jr]

Tweetbump - hey Aragorn - how bout makin this a sticky?

[bigjim33]

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Originally posted by goliath.jr
bump - hey Aragorn - how bout makin this a sticky?

i am not aragorn but....done.....it will stay up top for a while to make sure everyone sees it

[goliath.jr]

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Originally posted by bigjim33
i am not aragorn but....done.....it will stay up top for a while to make sure everyone sees it

Cool - thanks Jim!

[bigjim33]

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Originally posted by goliath.jr
Cool - thanks Jim!

[Aragorn]

TweetThanks jim

Aragorn