[Albion] A (lifetime) ban for abusing an Albion player on twitter/NSC/wherever?

Bozza · Aug 14, 2015

Has this - http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/repressnt-albion-with-pride-and-passion-2600312.aspx - been picked up before?

'The club also does not tolerate foul and/or abusive behaviour towards staff, either in person or via any form of communication with club staff, including telephone, email and social media. Anybody in breach of these rules can expect a lengthy and potential life ban, depending on the severity of the breach.'

Iggle Piggle · Aug 14, 2015

Thank God Barnes has gone. The crowd size would be like Preistfield days.

Papa Lazarou · Aug 14, 2015

Quite right too.

perseus · Aug 14, 2015

Endorse, but with a yellow card, red card system. Who is the referee?

Simster · Aug 14, 2015

#prayforVulture

Buzzer · Aug 14, 2015

Crikey. Just as well CMS left when he did, I'd have been banned before September if that useless lump of hair product was still playing for us.

hans kraay fan club · Aug 14, 2015

Bozza said:
Has this - http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/repressnt-albion-with-pride-and-passion-2600312.aspx - been picked up before?

'The club also does not tolerate foul and/or abusive behaviour towards staff, either in person or via any form of communication with club staff, including telephone, email and social media. Anybody in breach of these rules can expect a lengthy and potential life ban, depending on the severity of the breach.'

It would have to be pretty severe for them to follow that through, but in honesty what they've written there is no different to the duty of care expected of any employer, is it?

Brian Fantana · Aug 14, 2015

Who decides the line between criticism and abuse?

TomandJerry · Aug 14, 2015

Everyone would be banned if Hyppia was still there...

MattBackHome · Aug 14, 2015

Brian Fantana said:
Who decides the line between criticism and abuse?

Shove it up yer bollocks, fat head.

Saladpack Seagull · Aug 14, 2015

TomandJerry said:
Everyone would be banned if Hyppia was still there...

Yes.

Cowfold Seagull · Aug 14, 2015

perseus said:
Endorse, but with a yellow card, red card system. Who is the referee?

Mr. Barber one would presume, with any appeal process being overseen by the other half of the double act, Tony Bloom.

Herr Tubthumper · Aug 14, 2015

Brian Fantana said:
Who decides the line between criticism and abuse?

If you need to ask it's probably best you keep quiet.

Herr Tubthumper · Aug 14, 2015

hans kraay fan club said:
It would have to be pretty severe for them to follow that through, but in honesty what they've written there is no different to the duty of care expected of any employer, is it?

I agree with this. At times I've been quite dismayed, and embarrassed, at the way some supporters have behaved towards staff, especially the young catering staff. Maybe a few warnings wouldn't go a miss?

Eeyore · Aug 14, 2015

Brian Fantana said:
Who decides the line between criticism and abuse?

Critical:
I don't know why we signed Fred Bloggs, he's not capable enough at this level. His positional sense was poor today, it affected the team performance. His passing was even worse. He was a bad choice. He looks overweight and unfit.

Abusive:
Fred Bloggs is a tosser, and fat t**t. We should send the c*** out on loan.

There's rarely much in between.

To be honest, for every person banned from a forum there will probably be five more who are happy to post as a result. This is my experience on a couple of Facebook pages I run. Most folk want to play adults. And a page also becomes a lot more interesting and informative.

The downside is that some trolls are fun to laugh at. Although some of them just don't realise we are laughing at them as opposed to with them.

GT49er · Aug 14, 2015

As I'm not a STH, and normally only watch the Albion when they're playing an away match reasonably near me (sorry: bad fan, I know) what precisely are they going to ban me from?

(Not that I go round abusing Albion players or staff anyway)

Brian Fantana · Aug 14, 2015

Herr Tubthumper said:
If you need to ask it's probably best you keep quiet.

That's a wee bit uncalled for, and pretty patronising.

But, I shall bow to your clearly superior knowledge of everything and step out of this thread.

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo · Aug 14, 2015

Brighton Lines said:
Critical:
I don't know why we signed Fred Bloggs, he's not capable enough at this level. His positional sense was poor today, it affected the team performance. His passing was even worse. He was a bad choice. He looks overweight and unfit.

Abusive:
Fred Bloggs is a tosser, and fat t**t. We should send the c*** out on loan.

There's rarely much in between.

To be honest, for every person banned from a forum there will probably be five more who are happy to post as a result. This is my experience on a couple of Facebook pages I run. Most folk want to play adults. And a page also becomes a lot more interesting and informative.

The downside is that some trolls are fun to laugh at. Although some of them just don't realise we are laughing at them as opposed to with them.

I know Fred and he's just text me saying he's putting in a transfer request and he's going to get you banned. :moo:

Eeyore · Aug 14, 2015

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:
I know Fred and he's just text me saying he's putting in a transfer request and he's going to get you banned.

Tell him he's a balding c***.

Actually, I could get with this trolling thing :lolol:

wellquickwoody · Aug 14, 2015

What a load of unnecessary tosh. It is a private business run from a private property who can bar any individual they want at any time.

'must at all times do everything within their power and control to protect and enhance the good name of the club'

So, if someone publicly has a pop at the club they will get banned? Maybe, maybe not, depends on the severity I guess.

I just don't understand the supposed NEED to be seen to be writing a new policy.

Oops, that's me banned then!

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