Ronnie Sinclair Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 35 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Of course he isn’t going to get the players he wants, they couldn’t even afford a part timer from the Irish League. How much lower can their sights be set? wasn’t one of their pre season signings someone Eastleigh didn’t want? That’s how low their sights are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 hours ago, steviestevieneville said: One of the best away days. Easy to get do , friendly pubs selling thatchers but can’t even sell that out @Gas Go Marching In @Gas Go Marching In! You’re lots a laughing stock. I know he’s banned but he’s probably browsing on here now And don’t forget that it’s the home of their favourite pass time. Boob cricket..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: And don’t forget that it’s the home of their favourite pass time. Boob cricket..! Totally wrong, was Burton Edited August 31, 2019 by Busterrimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 15 minutes ago, Busterrimes said: Totally wrong, was Burton That’s where the a few tramps were today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Gone for a Burton, as the saying goes. Poor Saggies, no money, no fans, the worst ground in the football league (and even thats in hock), an Irish manager a skint board and an owner who supports somebody else. It couldn't get much worse, could it? Well it might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Busterrimes said: Totally wrong, was Burton ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Homophobic chants thing, could someone define and specify? By which I mean, not so long ago I'm sure that 'Does your boyfriend know you're here' plus 'We can see you holding hands' would regularly get a few rounds v Brighton. Guessing it was more offensive/serious than the above to make the news? Or have times changed again in even the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: ?? I edited it. I was totally wrong. I put Boston at first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Red Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 18 hours ago, steviestevieneville said: Apparently 650 there. Can’t even sell out burton away massive Well the post have been sucking up to them again by describing it as 'amazing travelling support' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Homophobic chants thing, could someone define and specify? By which I mean, not so long ago I'm sure that 'Does your boyfriend know you're here' plus 'We can see you holding hands' would regularly get a few rounds v Brighton. Guessing it was more offensive/serious than the above to make the news? Or have times changed again in even the last few years. It has already been classified that it was more serious than that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 22 minutes ago, Galway Red said: Well the post have been sucking up to them again by describing it as 'amazing travelling support' I wonder what ours was when we easily sold out Burton away twice? Maybe the post just expect us to take night on 3 times as many as the pikeys? We would undoubtedly have taken more, on both occasions, if they were available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, Galway Red said: Well the post have been sucking up to them again by describing it as 'amazing travelling support' Yeah, amazing that there was hardly any *** there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Homophobic chants thing, could someone define and specify? By which I mean, not so long ago I'm sure that 'Does your boyfriend know you're here' plus 'We can see you holding hands' would regularly get a few rounds v Brighton. Guessing it was more offensive/serious than the above to make the news? Or have times changed again in even the last few years. The chants you have quoted are considered offensive and homophobic - there is no differential, a chant either is or isn't in contravention of the law. It made the news because there was a thread about it on a Rovers' forum, and that's where the "journalists" get their news these days. It shouldn't be happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 19 hours ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: massive away support - it’s what they don’t do i thought that was not too bad considering how they are such a small club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, In the Net said: The chants you have quoted are considered offensive and homophobic - there is no differential, a chant either is or isn't in contravention of the law. It made the news because there was a thread about it on a Rovers' forum, and that's where the "journalists" get their news these days. It shouldn't be happening. Well fair enough, but where do we draw the line for football chants- not specifically referring to homophobia but in general? Are you telling me no other fanbase chants the 2 I stated anymore? Because I find that hard to believe- must've been more to it? Edited September 1, 2019 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Homophobic chants thing, could someone define and specify? By which I mean, not so long ago I'm sure that 'Does your boyfriend know you're here' plus 'We can see you holding hands' would regularly get a few rounds v Brighton. Guessing it was more offensive/serious than the above to make the news? Or have times changed again in even the last few years. https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/200853-bristol-rovers-dustbin-thread/&do=findComment&comment=3600844 Edited September 1, 2019 by chinapig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, chinapig said: https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/200853-bristol-rovers-dustbin-thread/&do=findComment&comment=3600844 Well in that case, any chants of that nature. If in doubt, don't sing! Yet I am fairly convinced that chant is routine at Brighton games or has been recently- if it has now changed to all or nothing then we all know where we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Well in that case, any chants of that nature. If in doubt, don't sing! Yet I am fairly convinced that chant is routine at Brighton games or has been recently- if it has now changed to all or nothing then we all know where we are. It wasn’t that chant though was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Big C said: It wasn’t that chant though was it? I don't know as I can't find the specifics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I don't know as I can't find the specifics! Isn’t Julie’s post enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Big C said: Isn’t Julie’s post enough? I'll re-read it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 On 29/08/2019 at 22:11, RedLionLad said: It's definitely gone downhill, hasn't it? Where do you get the photos from? Very amusing- wherever it is, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Galway Red said: Well the post have been sucking up to them again by describing it as 'amazing travelling support' I'm amazed. Amazed its so crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) This is no particular opinion on the homophobic chanting at the Mem, but I firmly feel we are but a few years away from almost everything being deemed offensive and therefore illegal. What was mildly annoying in 2000 will be a jail sentence for someone in 2030. There is no end to it. Chanting someone has a "slaphead" will be construed as offensive. Pointing out someone is a speccy-tw** will earn you a conviction for hate crime - a new law from 2028 which doesn't allow you to make any comment about someone's appearance. You might think I'm talking crap, but you'd have said the same about current laws 15 years ago and the relentless influence of social media will see the shift continue. Edited September 1, 2019 by CotswoldRed 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: This is no particular opinion on the homophobic chanting at the Mem, but I firmly feel we are but a few years away from almost everything being deemed offensive and therefore illegal. What was mildly annoying in 2000 will be a jail sentence for someone in 2030. There is no end to it. Chanting someone has a "slaphead" will be construed as offensive. Pointing out someone is a speccy-tw** will earn you a conviction for hate crime - a new law from 2028 which doesn't allow you to make any comment about someone's appearance. You might think I'm talking crap, but you'd have said the same about current laws 15 years ago and the relentless influence of social media will see the shift continue. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks the world today is a lot nearer George Orwell's 1984 than I would like. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, pillred said: Glad I'm not the only one who thinks the world today is a lot nearer George Orwell's 1984 than I would like. I fully support the general idea that hate crime needs to be dealt with. How, exactly, is another conversation. But soon it will be a crime to be angry at someone. I can see the scenario - someone spills their pint over you. You impulsively call them an [expletive] idiot. You're in front of a magistrate. I say "how exactly" because I loathe the fact that we've decided to categorise some things as more important as others. Offend someone with reference to their race and your career, family life and everything else could be finished. Spout foul mouthed abuse at a disabled person with reference to their disability (I believe that to be even worse) and old bill won't be interested. That is disgusting in my view. Edited September 1, 2019 by CotswoldRed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 27 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: This is no particular opinion on the homophobic chanting at the Mem, but I firmly feel we are but a few years away from almost everything being deemed offensive and therefore illegal. What was mildly annoying in 2000 will be a jail sentence for someone in 2030. There is no end to it. Chanting someone has a "slaphead" will be construed as offensive. Pointing out someone is a speccy-tw** will earn you a conviction for hate crime - a new law from 2028 which doesn't allow you to make any comment about someone's appearance. You might think I'm talking crap, but you'd have said the same about current laws 15 years ago and the relentless influence of social media will see the shift continue. Pretty much agree with this. I do wonder whether there should be something to put into law whereby you cannot be offended on someone elses behalf. Basically, it should be up to the person on the receiving end of the abuse that should report it. I'm pretty sure this would reduce the number of complaints by a lot, and actually leave it up to the genuine victims to decide whether they're offended or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, beaverface said: Pretty much agree with this. I do wonder whether there should be something to put into law whereby you cannot be offended on someone elses behalf. Basically, it should be up to the person on the receiving end of the abuse that should report it. I'm pretty sure this would reduce the number of complaints by a lot, and actually leave it up to the genuine victims to decide whether they're offended or not. Not a bad idea. A bit like most physical acts of violence. The victim has to press charges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Can't you all go somewhere else and discuss this PC stuff? Please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, 42nite said: Can't you all go somewhere else and discuss this PC stuff? Please? Pc world , sorry I get my coat I just couldn’t help it had to say it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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