I don't know about all of social media, but I would certainly hope recruits and players don't look at CF when the team is struggling. This place is a cesspool when their is a loss. I wouldn't be surprised if Twitter and other social media outlets are just as bad. I don't think it's an ISU fan thing either, it's a societal thing.
I've looked at the CF twitter page (good stuff at times) and I can confirm that tweeters are just as bad.
It would be confusing to see the Hilton crowd erupt in cheers when you're on the floor but knowing someone out there is hating you publicly for the same thing.