Negativity goes too far

[jackal2]

If I was a sports star in the limelight even at our level I wouldn't be on socials for precisely this reason as like it or not there are always dick heads whether they are trolls or "fans", "supporters" whatever. It's stupid and obviously most would condone it including me but the only way for it not to happen is not to be involved in the circus in the first place as unfortunately there is always one. You will never stop it unless the accountability for the action rests with the companies who own the platforms and their revenue models are put at risk. Which will never happen.

It's not just players who should steer clear either. Our two immediate past club chairmen probably would have made better and less expensive decisions if they hadn't been influenced by social media. The Reedtz Brothers fortunately seem to stay well away from it.

If you do decide to use Twitter or Facebook or even sites like this, your first rule should be to take what you read (and sometimes even what you write) with a pinch of salt. Social media can be entertaining if you don't take it too seriously, but if you're easily hurt by idiots venting their spleen anonymously, then stay well clear. It's not the real world.

[uysapie]

It's not just players who should steer clear either. Our two immediate past club chairmen probably would have made better and less expensive decisions if they hadn't been influenced by social media. The Reedtz Brothers fortunately seem to stay well away from it.

If you do decide to use Twitter or Facebook or even sites like this, your first rule should be to take what you read (and sometimes even what you write) with a pinch of salt. Social media can be entertaining if you don't take it too seriously, but if you're easily hurt by idiots venting their spleen anonymously, then stay well clear. It's not the real world.

As a dinosaur, I avoid all social media. Seems easier that way.

[1955pie]

As a dinosaur, I avoid all social media. Seems easier that way.

Aren’t we using social media now?

[countygump]

Aren’t we using social media now?

We certainly are. Anyone listen to Magpie Circle last night? Stallard said that booing, jeering and general moaning from the crowd are all part and parcel of football and should be like ''water off a duck's back'' to pro footballers. As for social media, I would defend anyone's right to join in if they wish, but be warned, there are plenty of numpties out there and if you're a reasonably high profile person, you're gonna attract their attention.

[Carlton_Pie]

We certainly are. Anyone listen to Magpie Circle last night? Stallard said that booing, jeering and general moaning from the crowd are all part and parcel of football and should be like ''water off a duck's back'' to pro footballers. As for social media, I would defend anyone's right to join in if they wish, but be warned, there are plenty of numpties out there and if you're a reasonably high profile person, you're gonna attract their attention.

Stallard is correct. Should fans boo? Probably not but if that's how they're feeling then it is what it is. Abuse on social media is inevitable these days and imo players should remove themselves from the problem and concentrate on their job.

Not a good look from the fans or the players.

[durhampie]

We certainly are. Anyone listen to Magpie Circle last night? Stallard said that booing, jeering and general moaning from the crowd are all part and parcel of football and should be like ''water off a duck's back'' to pro footballers. As for social media, I would defend anyone's right to join in if they wish, but be warned, there are plenty of numpties out there and if you're a reasonably high profile person, you're gonna attract their attention.

I wonder which numpty PM was referring to on site.

[queenslandpie]

It's not just players who should steer clear either. Our two immediate past club chairmen probably would have made better and less expensive decisions if they hadn't been influenced by social media. The Reedtz Brothers fortunately seem to stay well away from it.

If you do decide to use Twitter or Facebook or even sites like this, your first rule should be to take what you read (and sometimes even what you write) with a pinch of salt. Social media can be entertaining if you don't take it too seriously, but if you're easily hurt by idiots venting their spleen anonymously, then stay well clear. It's not the real world.

Agreed. But people need to be aware a lot of the nonsense is simply troll stuff designed to get precisely the reaction that this notts stuff is getting and no more. If it was not reacted to or put in the spotlight it would not have the desired effect. And if the players owners whatever were not there to be put in the spotlight then basically problem solved as if they are there I can guarantee it will always happen.