The White Knight Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks WK but it would seem you are the only other one interested in finding a consensus of members views and so unless anyone else is interested maybe just put it down to a missed opportunity for change . Pity that Skid. It would have been interesting - never mind though - you did well to get the Attendance Poll under way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) As the poll has been going for some time now I decided to contact Neil Vatcher to ask what was the official policy on publishing attendance figures and after over ten days and being prompted i got this reply "Sorry about the delay in replying , I will take your views forward." I replied with "Thanks for your reply. There is much discussion amongst speedway supporters concerning many aspects of the sport and, as is often the case, there are those who who try to dominate forums etc. This anonymous poll was an attempt to get the views of the silent majority on this particular subject. As the majority are in favour of publishing figures it would be helpful to know the official view on the matter, for and against. Six days later still no reply! Poll still running; http://www.speedway-...topic=84163&hl= Edited July 15, 2017 by Skid Sprocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 As the poll has been going for some time now I decided to contact Neil Vatcher to ask what was the official policy on publishing attendance figures and after over ten days and being prompted i got this reply "Sorry about the delay in replying , I will take your views forward." I replied with "Thanks for your reply. There is much discussion amongst speedway supporters concerning many aspects of the sport and, as is often the case, there are those who who try to dominate forums etc. This anonymous poll was an attempt to get the views of the silent majority on this particular subject. As the majority are in favour of publishing figures it would be helpful to know the official view on the matter, for and against. Six days later still no reply! Poll still running; http://www.speedway-...topic=84163&hl= Surely you are not surprised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Surely you are not surprised? Not surprised just hopeful. With a forum of this size this type of anonymous poll could be a useful way of judging supporters feelings on many issues which in turn should lead to less criticism of those in charge if it is seen that the supporters are being listened to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Not surprised just hopeful. With a forum of this size this type of anonymous poll could be a useful way of judging supporters feelings on many issues which in turn should lead to less criticism of those in charge if it is seen that the supporters are being listened to. I totally agree with that SS. The problem is - do the Powers that be actually listen? Perhaps, if they did, Speedway would be in a lot happier place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) Perhaps "...the powers that be..." checked that the present total of votes was 79 - 54 in favour and 25 NOT in favour. Than equated those figures agains the claimed current BSF membership which is given on site as 15,132. That indicates a massive 15,053 BSF members have so far not responded. Edited July 15, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Perhaps "...the powers that be..." checked that the present total of votes was 79 - 54 in favour and 25 NOT in favour. Than equated those figures agains the claimed current BSF membership which is given on site as 15,132. Skid is at least trying something positive here. Small numbers yes. But crucially a reasonable reflection of the views of Speedway Supporters as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Perhaps "...the powers that be..." checked that the present total of votes was 79 - 54 in favour and 25 NOT in favour. Than equated those figures agains the claimed current BSF membership which is given on site as 15,132. That indicates a massive 15,053 BSF members have so far not responded. I had thought of that, it just shows that when a chance is given to have a say (that just might be listened to) the vast majority just couldn't care less. This poll was on a less controversial topic partly to get the feeling for such polls maybe that is why it was not subscribed to as well as it could have been 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 No unless the polls carry some weight with the powers that be which is unlikely unfortunately. Most wouldn't bother with a fans forum. BUT Speedway Star would ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 BUT Speedway Star would ... Any chance of expanding on what the Speedway Star would do? (sounds encouraging!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Perhaps "...the powers that be..." checked that the present total of votes was 79 - 54 in favour and 25 NOT in favour. Than equated those figures agains the claimed current BSF membership which is given on site as 15,132. That indicates a massive 15,053 BSF members have so far not responded. This seems a sensible view. The result seems to be:- 0.36% of the BSF membership want to see attendance figures published. 0.17% of the BSF membership don't want to see attendance figures published. 99.48% of the BSF membership couldn't give a monkeys whether attendance figues are published. Now, the people running the clubs know what their attendance figures are, and anyone who needs to know can be given access to those figures. So a better question might be:- "What exactly do the 54 people who want attendance figures to be published think would be the benefit of such a practice?" I can't think of one single benefit the sport would gain from making such information available to the general public. I think that the only reason these people want attendance figures made public is for their own personal nosiness and not for any benefit to the sport. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 This seems a sensible view. The result seems to be:- 0.36% of the BSF membership want to see attendance figures published. 0.17% of the BSF membership don't want to see attendance figures published. 99.48% of the BSF membership couldn't give a monkeys whether attendance figues are published. Now, the people running the clubs know what their attendance figures are, and anyone who needs to know can be given access to those figures. So a better question might be:- "What exactly do the 54 people who want attendance figures to be published think would be the benefit of such a practice?" I can't think of one single benefit the sport would gain from making such information available to the general public. I think that the only reason these people want attendance figures made public is for their own personal nosiness and not for any benefit to the sport. Neither can I, and as I said earlier in the Thread, it could even be detrimental to attendances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Neither can I, and as I said earlier in the Thread, it could even be detrimental to attendances. Or it could set up more competition among supporters to encourage others to attend and swell their numbers. Just a thought as there are usually two sides to any argument, I can see both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Or it could set up more competition among supporters to encourage others to attend and swell their numbers. Just a thought as there are usually two sides to any argument, I can see both. I doubt if 99% would give a s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 I doubt if 99% would give a s***. Sadly you could be right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Sadly you could be right. I have to agree. It is such a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Neither can I, and as I said earlier in the Thread, it could even be detrimental to attendances. I am in the - it would be detrimental to the sport camp. Even more reasons for local newspapers and radio to "give speedway a miss" too. And yes 99% of fans probably don't give a monkey's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef robin Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Probably 90% of so-called members and fans don't even bother going onto the forum anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Probably 90% of so-called members and fans don't even bother going onto the forum anymore. More importantly many don't bother going to meetings anymore (and I'm one!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 More importantly many don't bother going to meetings anymore (and I'm one!). Snacky!!! Hope you're well ole chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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