YAMYAMBANDIT Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very sad when this forum is used to spread untrue rumour. Deliberately? The allegation that Berwick will be short-handed at Edinburgh had no foundation, posting it could only discourage supporters to follow their side up the road on Friday. Repeating it without asking a question (is it true?) was not clever at all. Nice to see Tourettes stepping in to deny the tale, confirming the Bandits expect to be at full strength. Like every club, Edinburgh need every spectator they can entice through their turnstiles, and they might have lost a few if the story had taken wings. In John Campbell's programme column last week, he referred to "our internet friends, some of whom now seem intent on damaging our business here". If that cap fits.... A bit unfair to blame the forum, which is after all a discussion medium, it only discusses the topics out there, and can only be feared by someone with a massive inferiority complex, which often shows itself. Most of the time the problems are caused by the very people who complain about it, the promoters themselves seem very adept at trying to ruin their own business, without the help of the Forum. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 A bit unfair to blame the forum, which is after all a discussion medium, it only discusses the topics out there, and can only be feared by someone with a massive inferiority complex, which often shows itself. Most of the time the problems are caused by the very people who complain about it, the promoters themselves seem very adept at trying to ruin their own business, without the help of the Forum. This is only the "virtual" world and any thing quoted on here is not to be heeded,that's what we have been told so that's what I do.!!!!! .Forum Fannies the lot of us (when it suits). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) This is only the "virtual" world and any thing quoted on here is not to be heeded,that's what we have been told so that's what I do.!!!!! .Forum Fannies the lot of us (when it suits). Well for on I am proud to be a 'Forum Fanny' Edited August 19, 2014 by TOURETTES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Well for on I am proud to be a 'Forum Fanny' Likewise!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very sad when this forum is used to spread untrue rumour. Deliberately? The allegation that Berwick will be short-handed at Edinburgh had no foundation, posting it could only discourage supporters to follow their side up the road on Friday. Repeating it without asking a question (and question that was not) wasn't clever at all. Nice to see Tourettes stepping in to deny the tale, confirming the Bandits expect to be at full strength. Like every club, Edinburgh need every spectator they can entice through their turnstiles, and they might have lost a few if the story had taken wings. In John Campbell's programme column last week, he referred to "our internet friends, some of whom now seem intent on damaging our business here". If that cap fits.... If your pointing your post at me, at least have the bottle to do so directly, I've given my reply in post 119, and the reasons I asked the question, its what the forum is for. I think Tourettes has put it perfectly. Well for on I am proud to be a 'Forum Fanny' Take away "forum" and I`m still proud to be a f....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very sad when this forum is used to spread untrue rumour. Deliberately? The allegation that Berwick will be short-handed at Edinburgh had no foundation, posting it could only discourage supporters to follow their side up the road on Friday. Repeating it without asking a question (and question that was not) wasn't clever at all. Nice to see Tourettes stepping in to deny the tale, confirming the Bandits expect to be at full strength. Like every club, Edinburgh need every spectator they can entice through their turnstiles, and they might have lost a few if the story had taken wings. In John Campbell's programme column last week, he referred to "our internet friends, some of whom now seem intent on damaging our business here". If that cap fits.... The Internet forum is an interesting phenomenon, which I have had the displeasure to have been professionally involved with since their inception. It brings out a certain type of character, not callous or seeking to cause harm - but somewhat disgruntled - without the ability to air directly. It also gives a certain type of character a sense of importance and being, different to that of their daily life; not necessarily a bad thing. Mixed in amongst that you get a smattering of enthusiasts, comedians, bored folk ME, and officials. It is a strange place, as they very rarely provide any information that is not obtainable by more conventional - or official - means. There can be too much importance place on these fora. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 The Internet forum is an interesting phenomenon, which I have had the displeasure to have been professionally involved with since their inception. It brings out a certain type of character, not callous or seeking to cause harm - but somewhat disgruntled - without the ability to air directly. It also gives a certain type of character a sense of importance and being, different to that of their daily life; not necessarily a bad thing. Mixed in amongst that you get a smattering of enthusiasts, comedians, bored folk ME, and officials. It is a strange place, as they very rarely provide any information that is not obtainable by more conventional - or official - means. There can be too much importance place on these fora. Question Scott, would you agree that a medium like Facebook is far more dangerous and a centre off mis-informatiom than this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 The Internet forum is an interesting phenomenon, which I have had the displeasure to have been professionally involved with since their inception. It brings out a certain type of character, not callous or seeking to cause harm - but somewhat disgruntled - without the ability to air directly. It also gives a certain type of character a sense of importance and being, different to that of their daily life; not necessarily a bad thing. Mixed in amongst that you get a smattering of enthusiasts, comedians, bored folk ME, and officials. It is a strange place, as they very rarely provide any information that is not obtainable by more conventional - or official - means. There can be too much importance place on these fora. It your virtual world,do you seriously think that the average Speedway fans who follow their Team home and away would rely on this forum for Team News.Berwick have at tendency to release their official Bulliten a little late in the week which is their prerogative .not everybody has sign up to the Newsletter.I can see their point from a press and publicity point of view,I don't know but perhaps these announcement could be made a little earlier.Personaly I think the latest missing rider saga regarding Kus not going to be at Edinburgh in the last fixture could have been announced at the Home meeting on the Wednesday when they new fine he was not going to be there.Certain people are complaining about rumours of missing riders again but the boot is on the other foot this time because the riders are going to be there,I never saw and clarification when they were going to be missing we were just left to assume. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Question Scott, would you agree that a medium like Facebook is far more dangerous and a centre off mis-informatiom than this forum I think social media is a slightly different kettle of fish. Certainly can be more dangerous, a forum is a generally a post to the membership, whereas Facebook/Twitter are direct to the individual. It is less anonymous, so can be useful as an official outlet, and - by nature - it is more accountable. Of course, the Internet as a whole is one big pool of mis-information. This place can certainly be a lot more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think social media is a slightly different kettle of fish. Certainly can be more dangerous, a forum is a generally a post to the membership, whereas Facebook/Twitter are direct to the individual. It is less anonymous, so can be useful as an official outlet, and - by nature - it is more accountable. Of course, the Internet as a whole is one big pool of mis-information. This place can certainly be a lot more fun! You and i generally have a tendancy to keep it fun however occasionaly can be a bit hand bags at 20 paces. When it is taken to heart, then the fault can only be themselves for being far too serious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 You and i generally have a tendancy to keep it fun however occasionaly can be a bit hand bags at 20 paces. When it is taken to heart, then the fault can only be themselves for being far too serious. Can only agree with that, Taffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 In John Campbell's programme column last week, he referred to "our internet friends, some of whom now seem intent on damaging our business here". That's an interesting viewpoint from a very experienced promoter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 That's an interesting viewpoint from a very experienced promoter But it's also a load of tosh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) It your virtual world,do you seriously think that the average Speedway fans who follow their Team home and away would rely on this forum for Team News.Berwick have at tendency to release their official Bulliten a little late in the week which is their prerogative .not everybody has sign up to the Newsletter.I can see their point from a press and publicity point of view,I don't know but perhaps these announcement could be made a little earlier.Personaly I think the latest missing rider saga regarding Kus not going to be at Edinburgh in the last fixture could have been announced at the Home meeting on the Wednesday when they new fine he was not going to be there.Certain people are complaining about rumours of missing riders again but the boot is on the other foot this time because the riders are going to be there,I never saw and clarification when they were going to be missing we were just left to assume. From what I see Berwick are one of only a handful of clubs in the country who produce any kind of regular updates by newsletter or similar. Again I cant see problem with Kus not being announced on a Wednesday, I am sure it came out next day. Plenty folk would not even have heard it. Fact that Kus and riders from other clubs eg Glasgow lads miss meetings is hardly the fault of the club. Most ride on their Federation Licences and with the best will in the world clubs cant get it 100% on fixtures and riders missing. I imagine if say Kus did not ride in his national League or Championships and ride for Berwick it would be ta ta to his UK business in 2014, sure his Fed would soon see to that. While Berwick and other fans complain about riders missing I see Bellego is due in Euro Under 21 Final sometime next weekend (Redcar your visitors) And there is no facility for that if it clashes. One answer, join the NL then you will have a team of Brits who should normally not be abroad..Certainly cheaper to run! Edited August 19, 2014 by Catch Me If You Can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Is it not important to tell fans a know fact to all the loyal fans at the meeting, but announce it a day later in a Newsletter that maybe a number of them might not even see.They announce everything else that they think is good publicity but maybe it is a negative so let's forget it.Hope you have it confirmed by the Promotion that Bellego might be missing or you will be slated ,by certain people.Your right about NL speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Is it not important to tell fans a know fact to all the loyal fans at the meeting, but announce it a day later in a Newsletter that maybe a number of them might not even see.They announce everything else that they think is good publicity but maybe it is a negative so let's forget it.Hope you have it confirmed by the Promotion that Bellego might be missing or you will be slated ,by certain people.Your right about NL speedway. The newsletter is a great idea, and one the club should be applauded for, but there will only be a certain percentage of the fans that get it, how many of the people that go to Shielfield every Saturday night have access to the internet. Announcements like riders missing meetings etc should be made on a Saturday night when you have your supporters there, it seems there is a need to know bases at times which reflects poorly on the club at times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 While Berwick and other fans complain about riders missing I see Bellego is due in Euro Under 21 Final sometime next weekend (Redcar your visitors) And there is no facility for that if it clashes. One answer, join the NL then you will have a team of Brits who should normally not be abroad..Certainly cheaper to run! I know of a least one poster who will not like you posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Is it not important to tell fans a know fact to all the loyal fans at the meeting, but announce it a day later in a Newsletter that maybe a number of them might not even see.They announce everything else that they think is good publicity but maybe it is a negative so let's forget it.Hope you have it confirmed by the Promotion that Bellego might be missing or you will be slated ,by certain people.Your right about NL speedway. Yes you corect in many points. Re Bellego as far as I can remember next weekend is the European Under 21 Final (not exactly sure where) and Bellego qualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Yes you corect in many points. Re Bellego as far as I can remember next weekend is the European Under 21 Final (not exactly sure where) and Bellego qualified. At least you have logic behind your question. Plus the club have already announced their full support for David throughout the Under 21 series. It's a far cry from tittle-tattle! Apparently the newsletter hits a large number of fans, so one would assume that it is an effective route for information. I have to say that it is becoming clear that the promotion must be getting close to perfection in terms of running a speedway club as the complaints from the usual suspects are becoming increasingly fickle and neurotic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 At least you have logic behind your question. Plus the club have already announced their full support for David throughout the Under 21 series. It's a far cry from tittle-tattle! Apparently the newsletter hits a large number of fans, so one would assume that it is an effective route for information. I have to say that it is becoming clear that the promotion must be getting close to perfection in terms of running a speedway club as the complaints from the usual suspects are becoming increasingly fickle and neurotic The team is doing well on track and that's 99% of the battle, people are happier seeing a winning team.Don't understand why any gripe or complaint is met with the usual Berwick apologists like yourself and catch me if you can though... Not everyone has to tow the spin laden line, say what you think, not what others want you too!!... There's always room for improvement in all walks of life surely?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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