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AFL Overkill
Have you seen the AFL orange shirts walking up and down the aisle just in case someone says a naughty word.
Very Orwellian and AFL better be careful because I could see a lawsuit coming from this against them.
Very Orwellian and AFL better be careful because I could see a lawsuit coming from this against them.
Think of me long enough to make a memory.
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Re: AFL Overkill
Disgraceful.
Gilligan needs to deal with it real quick. Don't want those AIG Goons in visy vests getting in my face next week.
Gilligan needs to deal with it real quick. Don't want those AIG Goons in visy vests getting in my face next week.
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Re: AFL Overkill
In my opinion, cretins that go to the footy each week and carry on like fools deserve to be embarrassed.
There actually should be a law against adults wearing footy jumpers in my opinion.
There actually should be a law against adults wearing footy jumpers in my opinion.
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Re: AFL Overkill
Ridiculous overreaction.
Who draws the line on what can and can’t be said?
Completely impractical and unworkable.
I hope the AFL are blasted for this.
Who draws the line on what can and can’t be said?
Completely impractical and unworkable.
I hope the AFL are blasted for this.
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Re: AFL Overkill
A direct result of society today. Softly softly.
The world is a model of political correctness gone wrong. Heck, even the vegans can stop the city in its tracks because, lo and behold, some people in this free world still choose to dine carnivorously. I use the word "free" very loosely.
Note: I apologise sincerely if I directly, or indirectly, hurt anyone's feelings in this post. Poor sods.
The world is a model of political correctness gone wrong. Heck, even the vegans can stop the city in its tracks because, lo and behold, some people in this free world still choose to dine carnivorously. I use the word "free" very loosely.
Note: I apologise sincerely if I directly, or indirectly, hurt anyone's feelings in this post. Poor sods.
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Re: AFL Overkill
?portosaint wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 12:24am A direct result of society today. Softly softly.
The world is a model of political correctness gone wrong. Heck, even the vegans can stop the city in its tracks because, lo and behold, some people in this free world still choose to dine carnivorously. I use the word "free" very loosely.
Note: I apologise sincerely if I directly, or indirectly, hurt anyone's feelings in this post. Poor sods.
Are you saying you're offended by the AFL's stance on this?
Aren't they free to decide whatever the f*** they want?
The same as you think you should be free to be a dick at the footy and say whatever you feel like?
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Re: AFL Overkill
And in a free world, why can't the vegans say what they want, and protest?portosaint wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 12:24am A direct result of society today. Softly softly.
The world is a model of political correctness gone wrong. Heck, even the vegans can stop the city in its tracks because, lo and behold, some people in this free world still choose to dine carnivorously. I use the word "free" very loosely.
Note: I apologise sincerely if I directly, or indirectly, hurt anyone's feelings in this post. Poor sods.
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Re: AFL Overkill
I think you missed the point. They are free to say what they want, just as the carnivores are free to eat meat. Get it?? Eat what YOU want and give others the freedom to feed themselves how THEY choose.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 12:35amAnd in a free world, why can't the vegans say what they want, and protest?portosaint wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 12:24am A direct result of society today. Softly softly.
The world is a model of political correctness gone wrong. Heck, even the vegans can stop the city in its tracks because, lo and behold, some people in this free world still choose to dine carnivorously. I use the word "free" very loosely.
Note: I apologise sincerely if I directly, or indirectly, hurt anyone's feelings in this post. Poor sods.
Do you eat what you're told to Barry? Or do you eat what you like to eat??
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No, I'm not offended. I'm saying its an example of society today.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 12:34am?portosaint wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 12:24am A direct result of society today. Softly softly.
The world is a model of political correctness gone wrong. Heck, even the vegans can stop the city in its tracks because, lo and behold, some people in this free world still choose to dine carnivorously. I use the word "free" very loosely.
Note: I apologise sincerely if I directly, or indirectly, hurt anyone's feelings in this post. Poor sods.
Are you saying you're offended by the AFL's stance on this?
Aren't they free to decide whatever the f*** they want?
The same as you think you should be free to be a dick at the footy and say whatever you feel like?
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Re: AFL Overkill
We need fans from all clubs to unite and boycott 1 or 2 rounds by not going !
If no one was to turn up then gil would get the message.
After all part of his multi million dollar bonus each year relies on the crowd figures. So if hundreds of thousands don't show it may hurt his hip pocket .
And so the clubs aren't worse off . We fans could donate five bucks to our clubs .
$5 from 10000 saints fans next week would probably be more than the club would get as revenue from the stadium any way.
If no one was to turn up then gil would get the message.
After all part of his multi million dollar bonus each year relies on the crowd figures. So if hundreds of thousands don't show it may hurt his hip pocket .
And so the clubs aren't worse off . We fans could donate five bucks to our clubs .
$5 from 10000 saints fans next week would probably be more than the club would get as revenue from the stadium any way.
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Re: AFL Overkill
LOL - could also use it as a stance against selection policy - lol!mr six o'clock wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 1:10am
$5 from 10000 saints fans next week would probably be more than the club would get as revenue from the stadium any way.
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Re: AFL Overkill
Its something unique to footy that no one questions. When fans started getting thrown out for abusing umpires my first reaction was that it was crap. But the problem is, that umpires are employees, and they have a right to go to work without facing a barrage of abuse as they go about doing their jobs. almost every free kick is cheered by 50% and booed by the the other 50% - they cant win.
Can you imagine if the behaviour at the various footy codes was replicated at other sports such as Basketball, Netball, Athletics, Synchronised swimming that it would be tolerated? I can remember back in the 80's how we treated Indigenous players, with the four quarter abuse coming from the cage and every other footy ground. We thought that was ok at the time, but now look back and realise otherwise.
I imagine that the treatment of umpires has come under scrutiny as part of a wider issue highlighted by recent fights in and out of footy grounds. They are tightening up on people that go to the footy and cant control themselves.
Can you imagine if the behaviour at the various footy codes was replicated at other sports such as Basketball, Netball, Athletics, Synchronised swimming that it would be tolerated? I can remember back in the 80's how we treated Indigenous players, with the four quarter abuse coming from the cage and every other footy ground. We thought that was ok at the time, but now look back and realise otherwise.
I imagine that the treatment of umpires has come under scrutiny as part of a wider issue highlighted by recent fights in and out of footy grounds. They are tightening up on people that go to the footy and cant control themselves.
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Re: AFL Overkill
So many haters just looking to be outraged.
Behave yourself and it's not a problem.
Behave yourself and it's not a problem.
Have the courage to call out r ACE ism
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Re: AFL Overkill
Jillian has pulled the wrong rein on this one.
I see the league has employed “behavioural awareness officers” to patrol the crowd. What is this, Stalinist Russia?
Calling a maggot out for being green is perfectly acceptable![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
I see the league has employed “behavioural awareness officers” to patrol the crowd. What is this, Stalinist Russia?
Calling a maggot out for being green is perfectly acceptable
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Re: AFL Overkill
People who don't care about freedom of speech have nothing to say.
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Re: AFL Overkill
Well said.Crossy66 wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 9:09am Its something unique to footy that no one questions. When fans started getting thrown out for abusing umpires my first reaction was that it was crap. But the problem is, that umpires are employees, and they have a right to go to work without facing a barrage of abuse as they go about doing their jobs. almost every free kick is cheered by 50% and booed by the the other 50% - they cant win.
Can you imagine if the behaviour at the various footy codes was replicated at other sports such as Basketball, Netball, Athletics, Synchronised swimming that it would be tolerated? I can remember back in the 80's how we treated Indigenous players, with the four quarter abuse coming from the cage and every other footy ground. We thought that was ok at the time, but now look back and realise otherwise.
I imagine that the treatment of umpires has come under scrutiny as part of a wider issue highlighted by recent fights in and out of footy grounds. They are tightening up on people that go to the footy and cant control themselves.
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The heavy metal artist formerly known as True Believer!
IF you look around the room and can't identify who the sucker is, then it's probably you!
IF you look around the room and can't identify who the sucker is, then it's probably you!
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Re: AFL Overkill
If you can’t manage to go to the footy without spewing vile abuse then I think the problem is with you, not the AFL.
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Re: AFL Overkill
How do you know it's only limited to vile abuse? How is abuse defined precisely? Who decides?
The AFL are also in denial that the security set up has changed but it clearly has.
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There's a small but significant difference between being "in denial" and "denying"...I believe the AFL is guilty of the latter.........
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You're right Umpires are well paid employees. Unlike other well paid employees, they don't get sacked for poor performance or incompetence. Most of them are poor performers and incompetent.Crossy66 wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 9:09am Its something unique to footy that no one questions. When fans started getting thrown out for abusing umpires my first reaction was that it was crap. But the problem is, that umpires are employees, and they have a right to go to work without facing a barrage of abuse as they go about doing their jobs. almost every free kick is cheered by 50% and booed by the the other 50% - they cant win.
Can you imagine if the behaviour at the various footy codes was replicated at other sports such as Basketball, Netball, Athletics, Synchronised swimming that it would be tolerated? I can remember back in the 80's how we treated Indigenous players, with the four quarter abuse coming from the cage and every other footy ground. We thought that was ok at the time, but now look back and realise otherwise.
I imagine that the treatment of umpires has come under scrutiny as part of a wider issue highlighted by recent fights in and out of footy grounds. They are tightening up on people that go to the footy and cant control themselves.
In the context of an elite sporting event, in front of big passionate crowds, if Umpires cannot cop "boos" or heckling, then they do not have the temperament for the job.
The Umpire that had that supporter thrown out last week is one of the poorest.
I and many other people will not cop a team of Door Bitches in visy vests, patrolling the aisles at the Footy searching out people using robust language.
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Poor special got a ban for breaching the swear rule.Goose is king wrote: ↑Sun 16 Jun 2019 12:48am I got your back Special
Gil can go and get f***ed
He’s f****** the game
I guess the mod supports Gil!!
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No, that’s not the issue. That’s part of supporting and Gil can go f*** himself if he think he can stop us.
All the f*** wit wants to do is stop crowd violence and he thinks he has to do this step to stop that.
The silly prick is addicted to allowing grog to be sold so this is the net result in some instances.
IMO physical violence should mean a life ban. No it’s or buts. Do your campaign on that not these silly send an SMS if someone says something you don’t like security gaurds.
So if you have an opposition fan you don’t like you just cry to MummaGIl and send your SMS and get him/her booted out. Cry me a f****** river.
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