I stand corrected.Originally Posted by uysapie
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I stand corrected.
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"Nice one pal. Appreciate your *******s."
This could actually be read as a compliment to the fan, saying he had '*******s' to post the message?
Storm in a teacup either way
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These so called fans are sad tw@ts with nothing better to do. Say people played poorly ok on something like MAD but personally messaging players on their own accounts is sad as ****. Social media isn't it, apart from raising awareness of important issues, it's a complete blight on society. Watching 15 seconds of crap on Tik tok to looking at celebrities flaunting their lives on Instagram to racist death threats on Facebook. The biggest issue is in the past if someone wanted to talk **** then they either had no one to say it to or their mates, now they can post it on Facebook and join up with all the others idiots round the world instead of keeping their *******s to themselves or down the pub. Sad ****s.
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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.
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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.
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As a dinosaur, I avoid all social media. Seems easier that way.
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Aren’t we using social media now?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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