14 May 2020 21:26:43
If I may be allowed to pose a question? To all you posters out there who have left this site, if you still check in to see what's happening, could I impose on you to perhaps post 1 more time to give your reasons for leaving? This would be greatly appreciated and see if there's a recurring theme. Thank you.
14 May 2020 22:47:46
Yes Moose, its a good site, I have been on here for 10 years, and enjoyed it very much.
But I don`t like Editors, talking to me or other posters as if we are idiots, telling me I don`t know what I am talking about.
That triggers a response, and that response does not get posted, so effectively you get blanked out.
It was mentioned I posted nothing of worth, and that I might be abusive.
NOT TRUE I AM NOT LIKE THAT.
14 May 2020 22:53:25
My time on this site has been relatively short compared to the years some people have been posting and I have to say I have, at times, really enjoyed the exchanges I’ve had with people I’ve never even met. I now consider some of those people friends.
Much has been mentioned about the negativity element which exists on the Villa site, and whilst I do at times find that irritating, I’ve always said, everybody has a right to express their point of view, as long as it doesn’t involve racism and it’s not abusive.
I wouldn’t go as far to say I’ve welcomed the “doom and gloom†factor but I’ve been able to deal with that.
The thing I do find difficult to stomach though is being talked down to, and I detest it even more when I see other people on the receiving end of it, especially when it’s people I like and respect.
There is no need to mention any individual, all posters on this site will know who I am referring to, as will the individual himself.
Could it be then, that people have left this site for this very reason, it wouldn’t surprise me as nobody enjoys being belittled.
Will posts such as this one make any difference to the attitude, policy, call it as you will, I very much doubt that.
Ultimately though, this will probably mean numbers will dwindle to the point where sadly the site barely exists.
15 May 2020 06:36:51
Left for a short time due to the same negativity being thrown around daily from that poster with multiple accounts (ironically all left at the same time) .
Came back and then had the same issue as Dave. Talked down to and then posts which I felt were valid debates found their way into the bin.
I've also found posts paraphrased to the point that they are not remotely linked to what I was saying. This is worse than deleting and stopped me even opening this site since "my last post".
At most I may browse once a week but no desire to contribute again.
15 May 2020 10:46:12
I hope no one's referring to I'm just not bothering because I have more important things going on in my life than footy, hope everyones well and safe.
{Ed033's Note - Maybe this site could limit who the Eds are?
15 May 2020 19:41:41
Get rid of 002 and you will get people back, 001 and 033 good guys.
{Ed033's Note - ok thanks
15 May 2020 21:15:59
You been in touch with Villadave scotcaffu? If not drop him an email.
15 May 2020 21:23:45
Do it Scotty mate ðŸ‘.