Somerset Red Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anybody notice how aggressive this forum is becoming? People have their say, which they are entitled to as it's a discussion forum, and if somebody doesn't agree they feel able to insult the poster and call them all sorts of things. I'm sure that if people were to behave like this face to face at the ground...all hell would break loose! If you're one of these aggressive posters on here, do you insult strangers at Ashton Gate if you don't agree with them? Just waiting for the abuse to head my way now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Always been the same maybe more so as the keyboard warriors are bored with no footy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 poor season probably made a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven arms Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think the Mod's have to take some blame for the aggressive attitude on here,its more of a dictatorship now than a open forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 The MODS are ultimately responsible - suggest people us the report buttons if people are always being offensive - the mods will get tired of dealing with the reports and temp/perm ban them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anybody notice how aggressive this forum is becoming? People have their say, which they are entitled to as it's a discussion forum, and if somebody doesn't agree they feel able to insult the poster and call them all sorts of things. I'm sure that if people were to behave like this face to face at the ground...all hell would break loose! If you're one of these aggressive posters on here, do you insult strangers at Ashton Gate if you don't agree with them? Just waiting for the abuse to head my way now. Poo poo smelly pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly The Kid Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Problem is that if you censure too much, the forum becomes sterile where lively debate ceases and you then generally have a new thread started followed by a general consensus of opinion where everyone agrees and those who don't, can't be bothered to contribute. The thing which is concerning is the personal nature of some of the insults. I quite enjoy and expect people to disagree with my views, that's what debate is all about. As I see it, some people can't express their views coherently, so resort to insults and meaningless jibes, all very juvenile in my opinion!! Other forums I have been involved with operate the yellow/red card system by the administrators whereby if you get too close to the mark you get a yellow which is a warning and you have to apologise. Anymore and it's a red and you're banned for 14 days, and so on. I generally am against banning people per sae, as I think everyone has the responsibility to proof read what they write before hitting the post button, and if it would offend you, then don't post it for someone else. That said, this forum isn't as vitriolic as some I've seen!!! where language and an "anything goes" attitude seems to prevail, mind you, they were non football!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcbs20 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I just let it go over my head like you say it's a forum and ?I bet you any money the people that do get angsty on here would melt face to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anybody notice how aggressive this forum is becoming? People have their say, which they are entitled to as it's a discussion forum, and if somebody doesn't agree they feel able to insult the poster and call them all sorts of things. I'm sure that if people were to behave like this face to face at the ground...all hell would break loose! If you're one of these aggressive posters on here, do you insult strangers at Ashton Gate if you don't agree with them? Just waiting for the abuse to head my way now. Funnily enough was thinking the exact same thing myself....as some one pointed out, easy to be cocky and.full of.it behind a keyboard. Ah well....just got to laugh at it I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Some people just seem to think that their opinion is the only right answer, even in areas that are subjective and don't necessarily have a right answer. And as others have suggested, it's easy to get aggressive behind a keyboard whereas you wouldn't act that way in real life if you were having a debate/conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 As with all the Internet ,it has it good side and it has its dark side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anybody notice how aggressive this forum is becoming? People have their say, which they are entitled to as it's a discussion forum, and if somebody doesn't agree they feel able to insult the poster and call them all sorts of things. I'm sure that if people were to behave like this face to face at the ground...all hell would break loose! If you're one of these aggressive posters on here, do you insult strangers at Ashton Gate if you don't agree with them? Just waiting for the abuse to head my way now. I'm not ******* aggressive you idiotic **** Fishing for a warning point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 The problems as always is that most otib users are as thick as two short planks. They can't handle someone else having another opinion. The level of debate on here lately has definitely hit an all time low. Still has its moments though, and there are some very good and informative posters on here. Just few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herman Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 not just the forum, its society in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Unfortunately, I have to agree. A forum is something where ideas / opinions can be exchanged. What sometimes happens is not an exchange of ideas but an attack on someone if their opinions don’t match yours. The result, I’m sure, is that quite a few people don’t bother to make posts because of the reaction they might get Unfortunately I don’t think there is much that can be done as they majority of posts are O.K. The aggressive responses are probably in the minority, but they grab your attention more than the sensible posts, because they are aggressive. i.e. If 5 people say, in a reasonable way, that they don’t agree with you for reasons XYZ, that is less memorable than I one person who says you’re a complete wan*er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anybody notice how aggressive this forum is becoming? People have their say, which they are entitled to as it's a discussion forum, and if somebody doesn't agree they feel able to insult the poster and call them all sorts of things. I'm sure that if people were to behave like this face to face at the ground...all hell would break loose! If you're one of these aggressive posters on here, do you insult strangers at Ashton Gate if you don't agree with them? Just waiting for the abuse to head my way now. **** off you****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUp Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I always adhere to 2 rules when posting. No1.and I must have said this at least 20 million times, never exaggerate. No2.never acking swear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 9, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think the Mod's have to take some blame for the aggressive attitude on here,its more of a dictatorship now than a open forum Banned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Banned! And shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think the forum is fine. Some people take things too seriously but the opinions are so different which is what makes it interesting reading. If we all agreed on the same thing it would be pretty boring wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think the forum is fine. Some people take things too seriously but the opinions are so different which is what makes it interesting reading. If we all agreed on the same thing it would be pretty boring wouldn't it? Bloody Real Madrid fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Bloody Real Madrid fans! Oi. Hala Madrid =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 9, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 The MODS are ultimately responsible - suggest people us the report buttons if people are always being offensive - the mods will get tired of dealing with the reports and temp/perm ban them. You too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 9, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 And shot? Sounds fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Sounds fair. Anywhere nice and cold you send political pain in the arses? Horfield maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collier Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anywhere nice and cold you send political pain in the arses? Horfield maybe! no, North Korea. Attach a note explaining that the person in question does not believe that they won the last world cup!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Lewis Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think the forum is fine. Some people take things too seriously but the opinions are so different which is what makes it interesting reading. If we all agreed on the same thing it would be pretty boring wouldn't it? It would be pretty amazing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnowleCity Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Internet is serious business Unless you are part of the clique on here your thoughts are stupid and worthless. The old timers/mods are the worst bunch on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Far too many people take words on a screen FAR too seriously, especially the AV nimbys and the local BBC news team. After some pretty lean years on the pitch of course tempers will be a little frayed. Not just that there does seem to be not only a number of frequent posters with a seemingly anti club agenda, opposed by the same number of club can do no wrong types. I suspect a good season next year will result in a more friendly forum........but then its still just pixels on a screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Far too many people take words on a screen FAR too seriously, especially the AV nimbys and the local BBC news team. After some pretty lean years on the pitch of course tempers will be a little frayed. Not just that there does seem to be not only a number of frequent posters with a seemingly anti club agenda, opposed by the same number of club can do no wrong types. I suspect a good season next year will result in a more friendly forum........but then its still just pixels on a screen. When have the BBC ever taken anything off this forum and used it seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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