Does anyone think Weider has done anything good for Bodybuilding?

[JohnnyHollywood]

Weider did bring us the Mr. O and he did bring us Arnold, but why in almost every editorial I read about him do all of the past BB's compare him to a greedy controlling asshole who picks every Mr. O winner

 

[jbone]

Weider has done some great things for bodybuilding and some pretty crummy things too. He, his magazines, and taking care of the talent are real big reasons why bb'ing is much more accepted than it was in its early days. As for screwing people over -- he is a businessman and all businesses screw people. Money has that effect worldwide. The lack of any real judging standards is probably the most harmful thing he has done to the sport. Because of that contests have the flavor of the WWF (no offense to wrestling fans) and accusations of fixing results are easy to believe. As for the drug use in the pros, you can't blame him for what people choose to do to themselves. If someone has made the decision to pop something down their gut or in their thigh that is their choice and blaming someone else for that is washing ones hands of responsibility for their own life. Looking back I personally think the man has done more good than harm for us bodybuilders. Two thumbs up for Joe!