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Post by gas11light on Aug 29, 2019 9:52:54 GMT
seriously when did you all become so pretentious and favour a lack of humour/banter, if people like you had your way everyone would be sat around literally watching paint dry, literally destroying society with your magnolia personalities, this is not to excuse genuine homophobia or racism .. but as stated prior pages back... do you not get that everything is and can be funny dependant on circumstance? |
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Post by brads213 on Aug 29, 2019 9:53:10 GMT
Sorry boss, should never have questioned you boss, you are right boss, you are always right boss, did I say right boss ? See, pretending to be oppressed. Not sure why you keep doing it. You don't seem to be able to distinguish between a rational argument and the presumption of authority. |
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Post by gas11light on Aug 29, 2019 10:00:11 GMT
As an Atheist, I'm offended by that. Sorry, Hugo. What was I thinking? How about, "The wheels on the bus.."? That can`t offend anyone. Can it?
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Post by newmarketgas on Aug 29, 2019 10:01:12 GMT
Sorry boss, should never have questioned you boss, you are right boss, you are always right boss, did I say right boss ? See, pretending to be oppressed. Not sure why you keep doing it. You don't seem to be able to distinguish between a rational argument and the presumption of authority. You pompous oaf  |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Aug 29, 2019 10:20:19 GMT
So a disabled jew walks into a bar and trys to catch the black bartenders gaze.
It was funnier in the pub.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Aug 29, 2019 10:41:24 GMT
See, pretending to be oppressed. Not sure why you keep doing it. You don't seem to be able to distinguish between a rational argument and the presumption of authority. I miss the old days when you could have a conversation without feeling the need to accompany it with a cute picture. If you don't understand what I'm saying, imagine I'm saying it on a picture of a cartoon cat wearing an amusing hat. |
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Post by hungdrawnandquarters on Aug 29, 2019 10:49:47 GMT
Its pretty cringe worthy these days. Its like a few years ago whenever we played a Welsh team the majority of the songs were either anti Welsh or pro English when half of our team and management were Welsh! yeah but for some reason it seems it's still deemed more acceptable to call the Welsh sheep sh@ggers than to shout homophobic or anti black abuse. I think any kind of racism, phobic behaviour is abhorrent, but I do find there seems to be a kinda hierarchy of bigotry, anti Welsh racist abuse Is regarded as "banter" by many. It's all outrageous and disgusting can't pick and choose |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 29, 2019 11:02:35 GMT
See, pretending to be oppressed. Not sure why you keep doing it. You don't seem to be able to distinguish between a rational argument and the presumption of authority. Ah the good old days when you could shout what you wanted on the terraces and get away with it. |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 29, 2019 11:03:50 GMT
There's a reason why not one single male player in this country has come out as gay whilst still playing.
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Post by hungdrawnandquarters on Aug 29, 2019 11:07:02 GMT
Ah the good old days when you could shout what you wanted on the terraces and get away with it. the Welsh are oppressed, have been by the Anglo Saxons since the 11th century ;-p |
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Post by hungdrawnandquarters on Aug 29, 2019 11:13:27 GMT
the Welsh are oppressed, have been by the Anglo Saxons since the 11th century ;-p Normans in the 11th. Anglo Saxons since the 7th. the b@stards,lol |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2019 11:29:47 GMT
There's a reason why not one single male player in this country has come out as gay whilst still playing. On many levels it's totally understandable no player would come out as gay. The media are utterly desperate for someone to do so and the resulting circus and spotlight around that individual would make it very difficult for them to concentrate on their playing careers. At the end of day a players personal life is no ones business but their own. I've no doubt there are plenty of professional players in same sex relationships across the country and I'd imagine many at their clubs would be aware. Who cares frankly. |
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Post by tinkerbell on Aug 29, 2019 12:06:11 GMT
Justin Fashanu came out. He was the first openly gay footballer. A tragic end
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Post by Marshy on Aug 29, 2019 12:16:20 GMT
Justin Fashanu came out. He was the first openly gay footballer. A tragic end He liked a bit of both, as he was knobbing Bet Lynch from Coronation Street. |
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Post by gashead1981 on Aug 29, 2019 12:16:50 GMT
I am a Lesbian who has been subjected to homophobia in the past which I found extremely distressing. I have been watching the Gas since 1966. I acknowledge that by going to football I am likely to hear chants on a variety of matters that I could find amusing, emotive, boring or downright uncomfortable. There is a fine line between acceptable and unacceptable. I am glad to know that we have, mainly, moved on from the racist chants, except the one where the IRA is mentioned. I am also pleased that the different type of abuse the female officials got has diminished. I think the chant about a certain someone and death totally unacceptable. Homophobic abuse is, for me, hard to take. But some banter is amusing. Again fine lines. Sorry to hear that tinker... You have mentioned the "fine lines" and others in response have mentioned every ones fine line is different. So wouldnt it be best for those who think saying a fine line comment would be better off not saying it, whether offence may be taken or not? Those such as okebournegas on here who resent the fact they cannot do such a thing would probably think its still PC gone mad, but the poster here is a real person who could be offended so why continue to push the boundaries? Is it just to be funny, or just to find the right side of offensive? I really dont understand some of the comments here. |
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Post by Okebournegas on Aug 29, 2019 12:29:03 GMT
I am a Lesbian who has been subjected to homophobia in the past which I found extremely distressing. I have been watching the Gas since 1966. I acknowledge that by going to football I am likely to hear chants on a variety of matters that I could find amusing, emotive, boring or downright uncomfortable. There is a fine line between acceptable and unacceptable. I am glad to know that we have, mainly, moved on from the racist chants, except the one where the IRA is mentioned. I am also pleased that the different type of abuse the female officials got has diminished. I think the chant about a certain someone and death totally unacceptable. Homophobic abuse is, for me, hard to take. But some banter is amusing. Again fine lines. Sorry to hear that tinker... You have mentioned the "fine lines" and others in response have mentioned every ones fine line is different. So wouldnt it be best for those who think saying a fine line comment would be better off not saying it, whether offence may be taken or not? Those such as okebournegas on here who resent the fact they cannot do such a thing would probably think its still PC gone mad, but the poster here is a real person who could be offended so why continue to push the boundaries? Is it just to be funny, or just to find the right side of offensive? I really dont understand some of the comments here. I don’t resent anything , I just have a difference of opinion. Also , if you wish to discuss my posts feel free to address me directly. |
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Post by gregsy on Aug 29, 2019 12:41:14 GMT
This isn't really about football is it, its not even about Brighton and its not about minorities is it? Its about getting away with cheap laughs when you can because you know you'll get away with something that (I won't say offended) most people think is poor form and quite frankly embarrassing....
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Post by noblegas on Aug 29, 2019 12:53:31 GMT
Its pretty cringe worthy these days. Its like a few years ago whenever we played a Welsh team the majority of the songs were either anti Welsh or pro English when half of our team and management were Welsh! yeah but for some reason it seems it's still deemed more acceptable to call the Welsh sheep sh@ggers than to shout homophobic or anti black abuse. I think any kind of racism, phobic behaviour is abhorrent, but I do find there seems to be a kinda hierarchy of bigotry, anti Welsh racist abuse Is regarded as "banter" by many. It's all outrageous and disgusting can't pick and choose Another one that seems to get a free pass is abuse based on gypsy/Romany stereotypes. For some reason that's fine. |
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Post by gregsy on Aug 29, 2019 12:56:16 GMT
yeah but for some reason it seems it's still deemed more acceptable to call the Welsh sheep sh@ggers than to shout homophobic or anti black abuse. I think any kind of racism, phobic behaviour is abhorrent, but I do find there seems to be a kinda hierarchy of bigotry, anti Welsh racist abuse Is regarded as "banter" by many. It's all outrageous and disgusting can't pick and choose Another one that seems to get a free pass is abuse based on gypsy/Romany stereotypes. For some reason that's fine. Guys, if youre referring to the forum then please let me know what posts or posters lead you to believe this? |
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Post by Marshy on Aug 29, 2019 12:59:54 GMT
Another one that seems to get a free pass is abuse based on gypsy/Romany stereotypes. For some reason that's fine. Guys, if youre referring to the forum then please let me know what posts or posters lead you to believe this? I blame John Joe Otoole. |
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