Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:39 pm  

Or you could just pay no attention to posters you don't like. No one is forcing you to read them.

It is pretty desperate to call on moderators to ban posters just because you don't like their views.

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:43 pm  

jaybs wrote:

whatever he does, he does not seem able to win

If he got rid of his superfluous CEO he'd win big in PR terms.

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:52 pm  

Sarf Essex Taff wrote:

It is pretty desperate to call on moderators to ban posters just because you don't like their views.

But it's the relentless negativity that is driving away the masses apparently.

Ban the Gus bashers & they'll be flocking to Edgware in their droves.

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:40 pm  

Cowgirl Nostalgist wrote:

But it's the relentless negativity that is driving away the masses apparently.

Ban the Gus bashers & they'll be flocking to Edgware in their droves.

Nail.Hit.On.The.Head.

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:05 pm  

RLLDN wrote:

Nail.Hit.On.The.Head.

Do you really believe that?

Tell you what I'll put it to the test with an experiment.

I hereby declare a moratorium on my Gus bashing for the forseeable.

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:11 pm  

Cowgirl Nostalgist wrote:

Do you really believe that?

Tell you what I'll put it to the test with an experiment.

I hereby declare a moratorium on my Gus bashing for the forseeable.

Of course we can't think that any of our whinings could ever influence another Adult's decision.

However, people listen and take notice of negative info and remember that than the positives I found over the years. It's like hearing about a business by word of mouth. One bad review amongst a few positives, and punters tend to listen to the negatives, often making it a self fulfilling prophecy.

However, your reeling in of Gus bashing would be most welcome, especially as he is most likely to not have a major role now....with a focus on the positives and a much needed support from you and other supporters....Great that you are getting to The Hive Cowgirl. Keep it up and spread the joy!

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:39 pm  

meliferra wrote:

I thought my post was clear.

meliferra, I was not disagreeing with you, in any way, just saying the concession is in fact for Over 64's, it's only a small point.

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:02 pm  

markrammond wrote:

It is indisputable that David Hughes has taken us to the brink twice in the past five years.

The first time was when he wanted shut of Lenagan as a non-investing majority shareholder. I don't remember anyone claiming it was Paul Blanchard's fault and I don't remember David getting dog's abuse either.

The second time was when he wanted shut of us being based at Harlequins Rugby Union Club.

This time round there was sustained criticism from several supporters which started with the mention of Gillingham and re-emerged time and time again as the season went on. But this time the criticism manifested from concern to what I would describe as snide remarks to downright bullying and trolling.

Gus has taken more abuse than anyone has a right to give and this has spread to anyone whose posts included anything positive. It is of no surprise that this has led to the opposite of what was wanted e.g. less communication rather than more, less fans forums, less different posters on the board rather than more etc.

I have lost count of the number of posts which are merely a cut and paste of comments with a lot of derogatory statements and statistical "facts" under them.

I do not want us to lose either David Hughes and I do not want the ill will to be read as representative of London Broncos as a whole. I would call on the moderators to consider a final warning appropriate for trolls with a permanent ban to follow. We must drive away the malignant if they are not to spread.

I am correct in saying that if posters do not agree with your views on the way the club is run that they should be banned from this forum

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:17 pm  

I am calling for the moderators to create specific 'sticky' threads on 'Gus', 'Marketing', 'Attendances' and a '100% negativity and trolling' thread in which all posters understand that personal insults will be randomly added and repeated.

I don't want to read this lot in every and all threads regardless of topic.

I don't care whether or not people agree with what I write or whether they think I am a gibbering gibbon, but I do care about antagonistic people whose behaviour is frankly shameful and who disrupt the forum with an anti London Broncos agenda.

Re: Message from David Hughes.. : Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:29 pm  

markrammond wrote:

I am calling for the moderators to create specific 'sticky' threads on 'Gus', 'Marketing', 'Attendances' and a '100% negativity and trolling' thread in which all posters understand that personal insults will be randomly added and repeated.

I don't want to read this lot in every and all threads regardless of topic.

I don't care whether or not people agree with what I write or whether they think I am a gibbering gibbon, but I do care about antagonistic people whose behaviour is frankly shameful and who disrupt the forum with an anti London Broncos agenda.

That is your opinion and you are welcome to it, but other posters have their own opinion and if they are not allowed their opinions in the same way you do it makes a nonsense of the word forum really.