: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:56 pm  

St Ty wrote:

I don't know whether it's a generation thing but I don't think the respect is there as much as it used to be on many fan's behalf, maybe it is due to arrogance on some people's parts i don't know? I hoped as a Saints fan that if we continued to be successful throughout (and beyond) the first decade of Superleague, that we would retain our dignity and not become the overtly arrogant lot that we so often accused the Pie-Eaters of being but evidently it has happened to some degree.

Thats right, blame the younger people.

Frankly you make out like we should all be walking around in bowler hats with pocketwatches and saying things like "Oh Joly good game sir." and agreeing with every single post and have no animosity between the fans.

It's obviously going to happen and always does between rivals on the forums. Frankly if things get excessive then delete them and warn or ban people. Thats your job, do it and stop moaning.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:20 pm  

I would happily use Leeds supporters as target practice for the military.

Maybe build a wall around the place and don't let anyone in or out ?

Test nuclear weapons on them ?

The possibilities are endless really.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:27 pm  

ST_CONROY wrote:

Thats right, blame the younger people.

Frankly you make out like we should all be walking around in bowler hats with pocketwatches and saying things like "Oh Joly good game sir." and agreeing with every single post and have no animosity between the fans.

It's obviously going to happen and always does between rivals on the forums. Frankly if things get excessive then delete them and warn or ban people. Thats your job, do it and stop moaning.

Conroy actually makes a good point for a change. I need a lie down!

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:28 pm  

ST_CONROY wrote:

Thats right, blame the younger people.

Frankly you make out like we should all be walking around in bowler hats with pocketwatches and saying things like "Oh Joly good game sir." and agreeing with every single post and have no animosity between the fans.

It's obviously going to happen and always does between rivals on the forums. Frankly if things get excessive then delete them and warn or ban people. Thats your job, do it and stop moaning.

I didn't actually blame the younger people did I? I questioned whether it was generation thing as, whilst i still consider myself young at 28, it seems to be the new and seemingly younger posters in general that get involved in the petty arguements.

I clearly state i'm up for banter as much as the next person but i just think there's a difference between banter and abuse. I know i'm not alone in that. I would just like to see a bit more intelligent discussion and debate on here rather than a verbal 'flop-contest' between two opposing fans who argue "my player is harder than yours" after every game. It's one of the reason so many of the original posters from this forum have never returned since the departure of redvee (where i see you still aren't much liked).

oh and

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:00 pm  

St Ty wrote:

I didn't actually blame the younger people did I? I questioned whether it was generation thing as, whilst i still consider myself young at 28, it seems to be the new and seemingly younger posters in general that get involved in the petty arguements.

I clearly state i'm up for banter as much as the next person but i just think there's a difference between banter and abuse. I know i'm not alone in that. I would just like to see a bit more intelligent discussion and debate on here rather than a verbal 'flop-contest' between two opposing fans who argue "my player is harder than yours" after every game. It's one of the reason so many of the original posters from this forum have never returned since the departure of redvee (where i see you still aren't much liked).

oh and

Wise beyond your years!

28? Yeah....

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:12 pm  

kids today

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:19 pm  

St Ty wrote:

I didn't actually blame the younger people did I? I questioned whether it was generation thing as, whilst i still consider myself young at 28,

I know full well what the insinuation was. It was that the younger members haven't been around for the days when we were poor, are all glory hunters and are all arrogant and expect us to win?

Otherwise what "generation thing" are you refering to. Be more specific?

St Ty wrote:

it seems to be the new and seemingly younger posters in general that get involved in the petty arguements.

I'm sure i can find plently of older members who get involved in the petty arguments.

St Ty wrote:

I clearly state i'm up for banter as much as the next person but i just think there's a difference between banter and abuse. I know i'm not alone in that. I would just like to see a bit more intelligent discussion and debate on here rather than a verbal 'flop-contest' between two opposing fans who argue "my player is harder than yours" after every game.

Banter is banter.

If there is abuse then you as a moderator should remove it assuming it is against the AUP. The boards would soon clean up if you banned people/deleted threads/edited posts' that were as such.

St Ty wrote:

It's one of the reason so many of the original posters from this forum have never returned since the departure of redvee

(where i see you still aren't much liked).

oh and

I couldn't give a toss whether i am liked or not. I have friends of my own, i don't need to make virtual friends. On redvee and on here i post what i honestly believe. If people don't like it then tough i don't care. I'm equally going to argue and defend my point as far as is possible. As far as i'm aware i haven't broken the AUP on either site.

I'm all for intelligent debate and diversity of opinions but, from first hand experience, it seems like if you post an opinion that most people don't agree with then you are instantly lambasted and bemoaned. Now i really don't care what people say or think of me but i'm sure that puts people off from posting who have that alternative view. Infact i know this to be a fact.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:38 pm  

ST_CONROY wrote:

I know full well what the insinuation was. It was that the younger members haven't been around for the days when we were poor, are all glory hunters and are all arrogant and expect us to win?

Otherwise what "generation thing" are you refering to. Be more specific?

I'm sure i can find plently of older members who get involved in the petty arguments.

Banter is banter.

If there is abuse then you as a moderator should remove it assuming it is against the AUP. The boards would soon clean up if you banned people/deleted threads/edited posts' that were as such.

I couldn't give a toss whether i am liked or not. I have friends of my own, i don't need to make virtual friends. On redvee and on here i post what i honestly believe. If people don't like it then tough i don't care. I'm equally going to argue and defend my point as far as is possible. As far as i'm aware i haven't broken the AUP on either site.

I'm all for intelligent debate and diversity of opinions but, from first hand experience, it seems like if you post an opinion that most people don't agree with then you are instantly lambasted and bemoaned. Now i really don't care what people say or think of me but i'm sure that puts people off from posting who have that alternative view. Infact i know this to be a fact.

What he said......

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:58 pm  

After meeting and spending time with Leeds fans, they are a very enjoyable bunch of people.

I do admit to having a jealousy for Leeds winning the last two GF's but not enough to slag them off. Gloating for me at the moment isn't right to use, they are the best team right now and we arent.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:07 pm  

Ande wrote:

they are the best team right now and we arent.

Do you really think so? Difficult to argue with back-to-back Grand Final wins I know, but we have just given them a decent beating. And did so in their championship seasons, when we finished top and won the cup both times.

I don't think you can easily pick between the two teams tbh.