Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[four fornicholl]

bENTEKE?

[dave.woodhall]

I can't agree, there are hundreds of things one might die from contracting, do we stop talking about accidents because someone on here might have a loved one who has died in an accident?

We've all got a thicker skin haven't we.

How about just not saying something that you've been told is offensive? It's not a case of saying they should have thicker skin, more one of basic politeness.

[sc00by555]

Could the "meltdown" transfer possibly be Ayew to West Brom?

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/2924542/west-brom-planning-move-for-aston-villas-jordan-ayew-sources

[Edvard Remberg]

If nobody knows what's going on, maybe there isn't a meltdown?

[PeterWithe]

I can't agree, there are hundreds of things one might die from contracting, do we stop talking about accidents because someone on here might have a loved one who has died in an accident?

We've all got a thicker skin haven't we.

How about just not saying something that you've been told is offensive? It's not a case of saying they should have thicker skin, more one of basic politeness.

My basic politeness is urging me not to carry this disagreement any further. So I won't.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

It's really simple - you (as an individual) don't get to decide whether someone else (another individual) might be offended by a word or situation or whatever - neither do you get to decide how offended they might feel.

You might feel differently but that has no bearing on the validity of their opinion.

If you know the use of a word or the context of how it is used will offend someone, then if you use it, you are being deliberately provocative, or offensive or just plain being a dick - the fact that you don't find it offensive is immaterial and to think otherwise reveals your ignorance (in my view).

If unsure - google the definition of 'opinion' and also 'fact' and compare the two - people can claim facts and if wrong can be corrected (politely) but opinions are personal and cannot be corrected - your opinion is equally valid, just not superior. UTV.

[dave.woodhall]

I can't agree, there are hundreds of things one might die from contracting, do we stop talking about accidents because someone on here might have a loved one who has died in an accident?

We've all got a thicker skin haven't we.

How about just not saying something that you've been told is offensive? It's not a case of saying they should have thicker skin, more one of basic politeness.

My basic politeness is urging me not to carry this disagreement any further. So I won't.

You've been told by several people that they find a term offensive. I've said that in that case it might be a good idea not to use it. And I'm the bad guy?

[LukeJames]

Could the "meltdown" transfer possibly be Ayew to West Brom?

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/2924542/west-brom-planning-move-for-aston-villas-jordan-ayew-sources

No matter what division were in respectively, they will never be able to sign players from us that we wish to keep.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Back on topic - would love it if Benteke came back on loan for a season but I can't see it at any price ... just my opinion, others may feel differently. 

[Richard E]

It's really simple - you (as an individual) don't get to decide whether someone else (another individual) might be offended by a word or situation or whatever - neither do you get to decide how offended they might feel.

You might feel differently but that has no bearing on the validity of their opinion.

If you know the use of a word or the context of how it is used will offend someone, then if you use it, you are being deliberately provocative, or offensive or just plain being a dick - the fact that you don't find it offensive is immaterial and to think otherwise reveals your ignorance (in my view).

If unsure - google the definition of 'opinion' and also 'fact' and compare the two - people can claim facts and if wrong can be corrected (politely) but opinions are personal and cannot be corrected - your opinion is equally valid, just not superior. UTV.

Well no, I don't agree with this as a general proposition because it means all discourse would have to be conducted in terms acceptable to the most (over?) sensitive person in the audience. That being said I wouldn't personally have used the term that has caused offence in the context in which it was used.

[four fornicholl]

I can't agree, there are hundreds of things one might die from contracting, do we stop talking about accidents because someone on here might have a loved one who has died in an accident?

We've all got a thicker skin haven't we.

How about just not saying something that you've been told is offensive? It's not a case of saying they should have thicker skin, more one of basic politeness.

My basic politeness is urging me not to carry this disagreement any further. So I won't.

You've been told by several people that they find a term offensive. I've said that in that case it might be a good idea not to use it. And I'm the bad guy?

Ive got a head that looks a little bit like a knob .Dont you dare....

[Clampy]

It's really simple - you (as an individual) don't get to decide whether someone else (another individual) might be offended by a word or situation or whatever - neither do you get to decide how offended they might feel.

You might feel differently but that has no bearing on the validity of their opinion.

If you know the use of a word or the context of how it is used will offend someone, then if you use it, you are being deliberately provocative, or offensive or just plain being a dick - the fact that you don't find it offensive is immaterial and to think otherwise reveals your ignorance (in my view).

If unsure - google the definition of 'opinion' and also 'fact' and compare the two - people can claim facts and if wrong can be corrected (politely) but opinions are personal and cannot be corrected - your opinion is equally valid, just not superior. UTV.

Well no, I don't agree with this as a general proposition because it means all discourse would have to be conducted in terms acceptable to the most (over?) sensitive person in the audience. That being said I wouldn't personally have used the term that has caused offence in the context in which it was used.

Any why would you personally have not used that term?

[Des Little]

Where has this 'meltdown transfer' talk come from?

[PeterWithe]

I can't agree, there are hundreds of things one might die from contracting, do we stop talking about accidents because someone on here might have a loved one who has died in an accident?

We've all got a thicker skin haven't we.

How about just not saying something that you've been told is offensive? It's not a case of saying they should have thicker skin, more one of basic politeness.

My basic politeness is urging me not to carry this disagreement any further. So I won't.

You've been told by several people that they find a term offensive. I've said that in that case it might be a good idea not to use it. And I'm the bad guy?

I didn't call you that.

[dave.woodhall]

I can't agree, there are hundreds of things one might die from contracting, do we stop talking about accidents because someone on here might have a loved one who has died in an accident?

We've all got a thicker skin haven't we.

How about just not saying something that you've been told is offensive? It's not a case of saying they should have thicker skin, more one of basic politeness.

My basic politeness is urging me not to carry this disagreement any further. So I won't.

You've been told by several people that they find a term offensive. I've said that in that case it might be a good idea not to use it. And I'm the bad guy?

I didn't call you that.

In that case, perhaps we can all accept that we should remember that what is fine to one may not be to another, and move on.