Just catching up on a few things , so only just read this.
Try to get such offensive vitriolic language through a MSN post, no chance of even something a tad controversial. Let alone the bad language.
MSN is too extreme and doesn't allow proper debate, this site is often too lenient and allows not only the c**t word too often but also allows malicious, spiteful and malevolent comment, not backed up by any sort of reasoned criticism IMO.
I have responded previously to these sort of accusations.
I personally am not a fan of that word but we have had various Parton votes over the years on swearing and paticually that words use.
All votes have gone in favour of allowing it as long as there is some contect to the post.
We will not allow use of swearing in thread titles and neither do we tolerate 'one line abuse.'
I have seen a a few posts and had dm's recently which have criticised the modertaors of the forum and one even saying we should follow the same style as AVTT.
I simply wont accept this.
The moderators give up their free time and do the best they can.
There is a difficult balance to be made.
As a forum we have always said that the forum is an extention of the terraces so sometimes things might get a bit fruity at the same time we need to have a level of respect.
We need to stay legal... that is key.
Comparing us to main stream media is pointless.
We allow anyone who registers and follows the rules to post, forum users are the creators and owners of their views.
We are also the only football forum I am aware of that has such a diverse range of topics unrealted to football.
Trust me the hassle that has caused me in the past few years I could have easily closed it down.
In short, we cant please everyone and won't attempt to but recent criticism against my team is unwarranted and I felt this was a appropriate time to respond.
