SteveLyric2 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 As a subscriber of Speedway Star since the mid-eighties, I can see all the alternative points of view expressed above. On the subject of Readers' Letters, could PR give us an idea of the ratio of 'letters received' to 'letters published' each week? And perhaps some clarification as to why some are not published, aside from the possibility that some may be libellous?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 A letter to an editor does not guarantee it's automatic publication. What a letter writer may consider is his 'indignant complaint' may well fall into the category of libel. If that's the case and has been sent by Mail it then heads either for the spike or if as amail just stays in an email file. As a subscriber of Speedway Star since the mid-eighties, I can see all the alternative points of view expressed above. On the subject of Readers' Letters, could PR give us an idea of the ratio of 'letters received' to 'letters published' each week? And perhaps some clarification as to why some are not published, aside from the possibility that some may be libellous?! Perhaps, as happens on the BSF, letters deviate from speedway and debate things like Scottish bank notes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Come on 'E I Addio' send one in to them then. Remember though to make it interesting, thought-provoking and not repeating anything from the previous weeks hee hee. OK, wait till the season starts and I'll put my mind to it. I think it will be a bit like writing to the Bournemouth Echo and suggesting that there is an outside possibility that Matt Ford is not the greatest thing since sliced bread,, and will get a similar response .i.e. straight in the bin, as others here have already said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 As a subscriber of Speedway Star since the mid-eighties, I can see all the alternative points of view expressed above. On the subject of Readers' Letters, could PR give us an idea of the ratio of 'letters received' to 'letters published' each week? And perhaps some clarification as to why some are not published, aside from the possibility that some may be libellous?! I WILL enquire ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 The one easy way to get your letter published in Speedway Star is to sign it John Chaplin more chance with Charlie chaplin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 The letters page is the pits. It seems as if they sort out the most uninteresting letters or those that more or less repeat the same as last week. I can't remember the last time read a really thought provoking letter. Perhaps you could provide us with an interesting letter, would love to read that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 OK, wait till the season starts and I'll put my mind to it. I think it will be a bit like writing to the Bournemouth Echo and suggesting that there is an outside possibility that Matt Ford is not the greatest thing since sliced bread,, and will get a similar response .i.e. straight in the bin, as others here have already said. Quite right too!! It has to be factual!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) The one easy way to get your letter published in Speedway Star is to sign it John Chaplin Or start with, "I've been a fan for 50 years..." as if having been a fan longer makes your opinion better. My biggest issue with the Star isnt that it doesnt go out digging for dirt but the fact it ignores what dirt is in the public domain. Did it once mention Darcy was up in court for rape? As mentioned did it say anything about the farce at BV last year? Did it ever tell us exactly why Coventry and Peterborough were at logger heads with the BSPA? Surely an interview with Sandhu now he doesnt own the club would be brilliant, he has nothing to fear so can say it as it is. Edited January 27, 2014 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 FOR the record, if my memory is correct Darcy Ward was never charged with rape. The court case was covered in SS. I believe we did discuss why Coventry and Peterborough were at loggerheads with the BSPA and Sandhu was given the opportunity of an interview but declined. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) FOR the record, if my memory is correct Darcy Ward was never charged with rape. The court case was covered in SS. I believe we did discuss why Coventry and Peterborough were at loggerheads with the BSPA and Sandhu was given the opportunity of an interview but declined. Yes it really is a pity that SCB made such a calamitous factual error relating to Darcy as it tends to undermine the rest of his, and others, points on the 'toothless' nature of the Star. As is so often the case with all threads that invite a small discussion on Speedway Star it so often gets bogged down into the usual Pro and Anti camps. The original specific question getting lost in a barrage of competing posturing from either 'side'. Just to get back to the question of the Star being toothless, or not, for a moment. I think on that one point there is quite a lot of agreement between just about all posters that this is true. Clearly all the people wanting to take a 'pop' at the old lady certainly feel that she isn't sufficiently challenging of authority and lacks an enquiring interest into the murkier areas of the Sport. But it is also true to say they most of the people who have posted in support of the Star have actually voiced their understanding and tacit agreement with the 'softer' stance as bring in the best interests of the both the Mag and Soeedway. Philip Rising himself also tends to agree that one or two molars may be missing from the old dears top set now when he points out that Richard Clark has a much less combative style to his own when he sat in the Editor's chair. I seem to remember quite a few battles that PR waged in his his youth and that 'edgier' stance did give the magazine a 'personality' and a bit if 'soul' that it has been lacking for quite a few years. The classic headline 'POCKING HELL' is certainly one could never imagine being considered today. That just feels like a real shame to me. Edited January 28, 2014 by Grand Central 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Antebellum Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Anyone know what happened to the new magazine that was launched at the start of last season? Is it still going? Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Anyone know what happened to the new magazine that was launched at the start of last season? Is it still going? I seem to remember that The White Knight was enthusiastic about it's launch, and was going to take out a subscription to it. Perhaps he could advise us of the situation. Edited January 29, 2014 by Tsunami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yes it really is a pity that SCB made such a calamitous factual error relating to Darcy as it tends to undermine the rest of his, and others, points on the 'toothless' nature of the Star. As is so often the case with all threads that invite a small discussion on Speedway Star it so often gets bogged down into the usual Pro and Anti camps. The original specific question getting lost in a barrage of competing posturing from either 'side'. Just to get back to the question of the Star being toothless, or not, for a moment. I think on that one point there is quite a lot of agreement between just about all posters that this is true. Clearly all the people wanting to take a 'pop' at the old lady certainly feel that she isn't sufficiently challenging of authority and lacks an enquiring interest into the murkier areas of the Sport. But it is also true to say they most of the people who have posted in support of the Star have actually voiced their understanding and tacit agreement with the 'softer' stance as bring in the best interests of the both the Mag and Soeedway. Philip Riding himself also tends to agree that one or two molars may be missing from the old dears top set now when he points out that Richard Clark has a much less combative style to his own when he sat in the Editor's chair. I seem to remember quite a few battles that PR waged in his his youth and that 'edgier' stance did give the magazine a 'personality' and a bit if 'soul' that it has been lacking for quite a few years. The classic headline 'POCKING HELL' is certainly one could never imagine being considered today. That just feels like a real shame to me. While I agree with SCB on his point about issues that are already in the public domain, that's a fine post GC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I seem to remember that The White Knight was enthusiastic about it's launch, and was going to take out a prescription to it. Perhaps he could advise us of the situation. I was going to take out a Subscription - however - having read the Magazine I decided it wasn't for me. I only ever read Issue One. As I remember - it wasn't quite what I was expecting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I seem to remember that The White Knight was enthusiastic about it's launch, and was going to take out a prescription to it. Perhaps he could advise us of the situation. Was it free on the NHS?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 LET'S not forget he was found not guilty ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Might be wrong but I don`t think the Ward case was ever mentioned in the Star until Ward had come up smelling of Roses Edited January 28, 2014 by dornier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Might be wrong but I don`t think the Ward case was ever mentioned in the Star until Ward had come up smelling of Roses Which was possibly wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 IT was but going to press on a Tuesday afternoon and going on sale on a Thursday during an on-going case is not an easy circle to square... so much can happen during the intervening hours and days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 IT was but going to press on a Tuesday afternoon and going on sale on a Thursday during an on-going case is not an easy circle to square... so much can happen during the intervening hours and days. How right you are. Especially if you spend the Wednesday night in a Budget Hotel on the South Coast with a group of friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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