Finney on the Wing Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, i used to be sc_owl said: Is it actually getting worse or are we just becoming more aware and less tolerant of this kind of dip$hittery? Good point about the tolerance, some will find the comments amusing, which is just as bad as those sticking their heads in the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kew Owl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 If enough people ignored - or boycotted - something for long enough, it would eventually disappear. I don’t see that Twitter would be any different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlstastic Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Hate speech is not free speech. The keyboard warriors know that they have the protection of the social media platforms - that's why they can get away with it. We need legislation to allow the police to trace these morons and prosecute them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finney on the Wing Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: Facebook is horrific in a different kind off way in how people are being programmed and misled and lied to every time they open up their facebook by some of the politicians or celebrties or people they follow or have watched videos on The mainstream media in general has this effect on many people too, incitement is all too easy to accomplish these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: No Not one bit Well somebody else would come a long and make a version of Twitter where you can't post anonymously and that would be the end of the matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, i used to be sc_owl said: Is it actually getting worse or are we just becoming more aware and less tolerant of this kind of dip$hittery? It's not getting worse it's just being promoted more to crack down on anything challenging modern day groupthink. Won't be long before we have "thought crimes" The example Alex Bruce gave isn't nice and should be reported and the users account deleted. I doubt the idiot that posted it wants Steve Bruce to die just like Nigel Pearson didn't really want the Leicester fans who were abusing him to eff off and die. Just seems a bit sensitive complaining about your dad getting abuse online when he's being richly rewarded. I'd suggest Alex gets off twitter rather than telling everyone to be nice to his dad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 minute ago, sharrowowl said: It's not getting worse it's just being promoted more to crack down on anything challenging modern day groupthink. Won't be long before we have "thought crimes" OH dear 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Kew Owl said: If enough people ignored - or boycotted - something for long enough, it would eventually disappear. No it wouldn't??? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 What do you think should happen when someone posts something like the example Alex gave, Neil? Police visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I know quite a few Newcastle fans from Uni days and they as a fan base hated Bruce from the start. We as Owls probably have more reason to dislike him but the Newcastle fans fully hate him for no reason. They worshipled Benitez and Bruce has done better or as good in my opinion. When people send death threats like that though it's pretty tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Because if that post is reported which I'm sure it was, they would be suspended. Is that not enough? How do you legislate against idiots mouthing off on social media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, TheEnchanter said: I know quite a few Newcastle fans from Uni days and they as a fan base hated Bruce from the start. We as Owls probably have more reason to dislike him but the Newcastle fans fully hate him for no reason. They worshipled Benitez and Bruce has done better or as good in my opinion. When people send death threats like that though it's pretty tragic. Dislike the choice of manager - we all do that Post criticism of him- that's fine Point out any and everything he does wrong as a manager relentlessly - that's fine Get personal or abusive or mad stuff - that's never fine 5 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Maybe a new law could be drafted "nobody say anything nasty about Alex Bruce's dad". Just out of interest, has Alex ever goaded the fanbase after a win or anything? Sometimes it takes two to tango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, sharrowowl said: Maybe a new law could be drafted "nobody say anything nasty about Alex Bruce's dad". Just out of interest, has Alex ever goaded the fanbase after a win or anything? Sometimes it takes two to tango. So if you goad me I'm ok to go and launch some abuse at your nannan and that's fine? is that how it works? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 "i hope your dad dies of covid". Not seen any link to the tweet so going on Alex's word, while an abhorrent thing to say, it's not technically a death threat Neil (regarding post title). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewings Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Idk about you but after watching Wednesday get battered a few times, like, by Millwall for example I've never been so angry as to grab the basildon bond out and whip up a death threat. Newcastle are there usual below-mid-table position I don't get the hate it's weird. Mentalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, Ellis Rimmer said: Why don't the celebs just leave social media until somebody comes along with a platform that will give them the protection they want? Why should it be "the celebs" who have to leave social media? Why can't people interact with them without resorting to vile abuse? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: So if you goad me I'm ok to go and launch some abuse at your nannan and that's fine? is that how it works? No that's what's known as false equivalence. There's no reason why you should abuse my grandma as she's not in any role that would be justifiably open to your judgement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markowl Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, sharrowowl said: "i hope your dad dies of covid". Not seen any link to the tweet so going on Alex's word, while an abhorrent thing to say, it's not technically a death threat Neil (regarding post title). And while we've got people justifying abuse like you have, the problem will never go away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, sharrowowl said: No that's what's known as false equivalence. There's no reason why you should abuse my grandma as she's not in any role that would be justifiably open to your judgement. But it takes two to tango - you goad me I'm ok to attack your nan That's how you said it works right? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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