Quote from: amfy on August 20, 2019, 06:37:30 PMI was pleased on Twitter to see that a Baggies fan who tried to start the ‘Town full of P****’ chant at Luton was shouted down and reported by his fellow fans around him so that he was thrown out and hopefully will face further action to keep him away. Fair play to those (especially the first) who spoke up. That’s what’s needed. EVERY TIME.Every time these types of one of insults or chants are out there, there are people around them who know it’s wrong but don’t do anything. That has to stop now....there are enough ways to challenge it without putting yourself at risk.This. There are many fine posts on here some similar to this by amfy. I believe fellow fan action is the best and most effective medicine when it happens in the ground.
I was pleased on Twitter to see that a Baggies fan who tried to start the ‘Town full of P****’ chant at Luton was shouted down and reported by his fellow fans around him so that he was thrown out and hopefully will face further action to keep him away. Fair play to those (especially the first) who spoke up. That’s what’s needed. EVERY TIME.Every time these types of one of insults or chants are out there, there are people around them who know it’s wrong but don’t do anything. That has to stop now....there are enough ways to challenge it without putting yourself at risk.
Appreciating the thoughtful posts on here and yes kudos to the first baggies fan that spoke up. It’s an encouraging minority influence that feels ripe for action in contrast to the minority/majority influence that risks getting activated. The question is more challenging (going off topic) around homophobic comments/chants I’m sure there was still stuff I heard last season, though can’t remember what. I’d still love a rainbow Tommy Hitz banner at the ground - what’s the best way to action that?
Quote from: purpletrousers on August 25, 2019, 08:19:54 AMAppreciating the thoughtful posts on here and yes kudos to the first baggies fan that spoke up. It’s an encouraging minority influence that feels ripe for action in contrast to the minority/majority influence that risks getting activated. The question is more challenging (going off topic) around homophobic comments/chants I’m sure there was still stuff I heard last season, though can’t remember what. I’d still love a rainbow Tommy Hitz banner at the ground - what’s the best way to action that?I think that'd be a fantastic thing to do.
Quote from: purpletrousers on August 25, 2019, 08:19:54 AMAppreciating the thoughtful posts on here and yes kudos to the first baggies fan that spoke up. It’s an encouraging minority influence that feels ripe for action in contrast to the minority/majority influence that risks getting activated. The question is more challenging (going off topic) around homophobic comments/chants I’m sure there was still stuff I heard last season, though can’t remember what. I’d still love a rainbow Tommy Hitz banner at the ground - what’s the best way to action that?Well you could make one yourself I suppose, but maybe try to get Hitz involved? You could have a word with my mate Rob, who’s a designer and good mates with Hitz. https://twitter.com/real_rob_warner