Roam Ranger wrote:
I would just like to apologise if I have contributed to squabbling/goading that Chris mentioned.
It is important to remember that this is a public forum for everyone to share their views and we're not always going to agree with those views. The world would be a boring place if we always agreed on everything all the time and it's often different viewpoints that make for the more interesting discussions that can take place. That's not just amongst us FC fans but fans of RL in general. I personally find it quite interesting when fans of other clubs join in the discussions, getting an outside opinion on FC matters.
So we should be respectful of others rights to post their views. That said, people do need to think more about what they post (not just on here but on social media in general) IMO as it's one thing having the right to express your views but another when you use that right to merely troll and get a bite off people. There's also a fine line of being critical and, to use DSJ1983's terms, slag off and have a pop at others. That line does seem to get crossed far too often and tends to generate certain kind of responses in the same ways as trolling and fishing does. Again, that's not specifically aimed at here but at social media overall.
So a bit more thought into what is being posted and how it is responded to needed all round I think.
Your post has prompted me to show part of a private message that was sent to me several days ago
Hi
I don't use the forum much now due to the bullying tactics of ( name deleted) who is very limited in his black and white specs, and (name deleted)
Keep on giving your views, i know a lot of us agree with, but most on the forum refuse to even consider.
Now i dont know this person only his user name and of course there will be people on here who say thats Bull crap and im making it up
but im certain the mods have access to our PMs otherwise we could send all sorts of insults to members so if you are one of them PM Chris and ask if the post is genuine or not.
I obviously cant name the two he is talking about suffice to say they are both very high on the reputation numbers
The point of the post is to remember that some people are far more sensitive than others and this kind of thing which he calls bullying can be to some a danger to their metal health and wellbeing and seems to have stopped him from posting which is a shame when it should be to some a form of enjoyment and communication with others about their team and club.
If you wish to poo poo this thats fine with me i can handle it but remember there are obviously others who cant.
I dont know the background of whats gone on in the past with him and the two members he has named but all i will say they should be ashamed of themselves
