Quote Originally Posted by queenslandpie View Post
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 funny. Not too long ago football fans including some on here were bemoaning the fact that players had become more and more detached from fans. This was mainly down wages as fans and players would seldom mix at the same restaurants, bars or holiday destinations where in previous generations you could speak with these blokes. One way a player can interact with fans is via social media. Yes there will be trolls at times, but I’d guess there is a lot more positive interactions that won’t get spoken about.
Social media providers and Law needs to make it a safe environment for all to interact as let’s face it there is a lot worse that happens on there than a footballer being called crap or old.