So would it have been possible to say "Gareth Barry is a wanker" when he dragged the club through the gutter press? and iflet's say Vlaar went on strike to force a move would we only be able to say that his attitude let's him down?
If the club was saying they can't be critical then I would be much against it, but it strikes me that the key words are abusive and harassment.
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 03, 2014, 01:07:01 PMIf the club was saying they can't be critical then I would be much against it, but it strikes me that the key words are abusive and harassment. dThat all depends on who is making the decision
I read what they are saying as "you will not be abusive". Not "you will not criticize". Sadly we live in a world now where people can barely construct a sentence without swearing and being vile.A story blown out of all proportions if you ask me, but not good PR from Villa.
Quote from: LTA on August 03, 2014, 02:11:19 PMI read what they are saying as "you will not be abusive". Not "you will not criticize". Sadly we live in a world now where people can barely construct a sentence without swearing and being vile.A story blown out of all proportions if you ask me, but not good PR from Villa.I think that sums it up. This story has obviously been on the go since May and the club could have killed it in that time but as they often seem to do, have waited until it's been made public so they're now on the defensive.
From reading the article, isn't part of the problem that the club has issued a set of rules to a group of volunteers who are not even employees of the club?
Quote from: dave.woodhall on August 03, 2014, 02:13:38 PMQuote from: LTA on August 03, 2014, 02:11:19 PMI read what they are saying as "you will not be abusive". Not "you will not criticize". Sadly we live in a world now where people can barely construct a sentence without swearing and being vile.A story blown out of all proportions if you ask me, but not good PR from Villa.I think that sums it up. This story has obviously been on the go since May and the club could have killed it in that time but as they often seem to do, have waited until it's been made public so they're now on the defensive.Although on the go since May I would imagine that things take time finalise during the close season. I should imagine that The Mail have not been sitting on this one as they are usually very quick to have a go at Villa, but there again!
That would be down to context, I suggest.In the middle of a match thread, if he wasn't playing very well, it's about his performance. He can do better.On a general discussion, if it's stated baldly about him as a human being, it's personally abusive. Not a lot of room to find anything constructive there!
Quote from: Louzie0 on August 03, 2014, 12:59:04 PMThat would be down to context, I suggest.In the middle of a match thread, if he wasn't playing very well, it's about his performance. He can do better.On a general discussion, if it's stated baldly about him as a human being, it's personally abusive. Not a lot of room to find anything constructive there!Now you're splitting hairs.