rgom

Hi,
I'm a journalist writing a feature story for a magazine. It's a feature concentrating on steroid use in the United Kingdom. I wanted to get the other side of the story, i.e why people want to take steroids, is it worth the side effects, do many people do steroids, where are the main places you get them etc...you get the jist.
I want to avoid the same old features saying how **** steroids are and instead get another side of the story.
Anyway, if any one is interested in helping me out let me know. All help I get will remain anonymous.

Thanks
Rosie

Pscarb

sounds like a good idea up front but in all honesty the true side to steroids does not make good reading as we don't all beat our wives or drop dead after 1 injection...

no one is going to give you any names to where they get their gear cmon you must all ready know this....

if you are really interested in why guys/girls use steroids then you should stick around these types of boards and attend shows no one is going to trust you with one post especially seeing as you are from the media.....and you cannot blame us for that can you

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rgom

I know, very true. If I had enough time i'd be able to go to shows and interview people there, just need some basic information etc. some one willing to answer a couple of questions/ and the ability to say stuff which they think when they read news stories on steroids.

Pscarb

you can pm me the questions...

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mars1960

Hi, if your a journalist writing a feature on steroid use in the uk, how can you say you dont have the time to go to a show and interview ppl, isn't that your job? for this particular report, or are you just lazy and think you'll just get the info of the net. I know which article i would rather read.
Just like the articles you read on here, the best ones are the ones which have been properly researched.

mars1960

PS you'll soon get to 20 posts.

Wee G

Rosie,

I doubt very much you'll get much response here given the nature of your request HOWEVER if you would care to Email me at gavin@fit-ness.biz I would be happy to present the consensus view of athletes on the scene, enabling you to get your "other side of the story" without bringing unwanted attention to any of the athletes in person.

I have been involved in the Bodybuilding / strength sports scene for over a decade and have discussed all aspects of the sport, including drug use, with athletes up to and including world champions. I don't do "names", I don't deal in insinuation or finger pointing but if you genuinely would like a balanced view of drug use in sport I can help.

If this sounds suitable please email me from an official work related email address with details of the magazine you work for, whether you are employed or freelance etc and, if it currently exists, a draft of the text to date. I would appreciate if you can also include contact telephone numbers for both yourself and editor / publisher, simply for identity verification. Should you require similar from myself do not hesitate to ask.

I offer this in the faint hope that over time we (the athletes and coaches) can present the reality of the current situation in sports and engage the media, and indeed the public, somewhat better than we have perhaps done in the past. I also hope to prevent any unfortunate self-incrimination on the part of those athletes who do choose to use anabolic androgenic steroids.

Regards,

Gavin Laird

(Strength coach, author, gym owner)

Robsta

Why bother, a story that says steroids are not that bad, simply isn't a story. We all know what it will be turned into. Steer clear and don't give them any ammunition, because mark my words. What you say is not what will be printed apart from some "juicy" quotes to get people gawping in shock/horror.

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Robsta

Incredible Bulk

unless the article is sensationalist and hypes up misconceptions, i dont think the genral public will be interested let alone your editor.

we live in a culture where mainstream documentaries are on titles such as:

"born without a face"
"man with the biggest tumour in the world"
"fattest people in the UK"

etc etc

they dont want to read "the normal practice of steroid usage and its safe application in the world of bodybuilding" :crazy:

Wee G

Errr...guys,

Does no-one notice the similarity between "all journalists are sensationalism seeking liars" and "all bodybuilders are drug crazed maniacs"?

Pot?
Kettle?
Black?

Let's wait and see shall we? We don't like people prejudging us, why should we do the same to others?

Magic Torch

You are not a reporter. You claim to be but your not.

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Nine Pack

Rosie,
It's understandable that you have got the response that you did, so my suggestion to you is name the magazine that you claim to write for. That way, people can see the type of article that typically graces the pages of the publication & then make an educated decision about wether or not the information provided by them to you, will be used as it was intended. Too many times Bbers have been portrayed as drug crazed lunatics, and the steroid issue blown massively out of proprtion for the sake of sensationalism. I'm certainly not pre judging you, but you have to prove your credibility in order to earn peoples trust if you want them to help you, and that goes for anything in life.

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Pscarb

why do you say this mate

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Magic Torch

I would expect a reporter to have impeccable grammar and I dont think that is. Plus I think a reporter could obtain most of those answers within 30min researching on the web.

Just my opinion but you see a lot of these type of reporters asking things but you never seem to see any articles.

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TH&S

PMSL Pot kettle black on the grammar front there Magic Torch (Jamie??):love:

It's more than likely an over eager copper looking for an easy bust, locking up a few crims so they can make their xmas bonus.

Or just a common or garden Internet Troll looking for a source.

Lock the thread and don't feed the Troll. Simple.