roverthemoon Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Just now, Enigma said: If they do a good job they should hopefully pay for themselves, so to speak. Presuming that this is the model. A decent commercial person will hopefully bring in far more than he’ll take out of the club 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAITHROVERS84 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 22 minutes ago, roverthemoon said: I’m obviously in a minority on here, which is absolutely fine, but my last word on this is that we are aiming to be a community club. If you want to be that, then you have to be representative of the community. The community is both male and female. The Board at the moment is exclusively male and as far as I’m aware is refusing to let the democratically elected supporters director - who happens to be a female - onto the board. That’s not a good look. It was also just over a year ago we signed a rapist and dragged the reputation of the club through the mud and lost our whole women’s team, which shows absolutely no sign of returning. In that context, when we have a tagline that says ‘Leave no one behind’ should we be doing everything we can to be inclusive? Yes. Does tweeting nudge nudge, wink wink sexualised language in the name of banter to get likes on Twitter fit in to being an open and inclusive club for all? For me no, but others may disagree. But it’s all about opinion. There were folk in our support who would have accepted Goodwillie if he scored goals. The joys of being a Rovers fan. Please can you stop. You’ve already worked out yourself that you’re in a minority of 3/4 people out of 3 million plus. If that doesn’t tell you something then nothing will. Not to get too political but it’s agitating and dismal having to pander people who are offended. As Ricky Gervais once said - “you found it offensive, I found it funny that’s why I’m happier than you” Or “just because you found it offensive, doesn’t mean you’re right”. To then link it in some incredible way to Goodwillie is laughable and embarrassing imo for you. Can only imagine the disdain you have for all those naughty boys at the back of the south stand that sing those songs with all the sweary words…. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Rasta Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Offshore Rover said: Ach jog on. A tongue in cheek post that is showing us in a good light and you are complaining about and pulling the “ohhh look at me, I’m so mature. How dare someone make a funny post on social media” card. Over 3 million views on Twitter and you are complaining. Look at where we were last January with people commenting on social media from our signing back then. Honestly. Word 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Rasta Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, roverthemoon said: Look forward to more penis, fart and sex jokes then. All about the audience. Genuine community club. Leave no one behind. Bet your fun at party’s.. defo the dork boy folk avoid at staggs Edited May 17, 2023 by Raith_Rasta 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Rasta Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, roverthemoon said: Looking forward to the 3m rocking up at Stark’s Park next season. Might even get the Railway Stand open again. Every cloud etc. yer a door fart. A total over sensitive Wally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 10 hours ago, Ro Sham Bo said: I'm quite happy to give Dick a new deal because he's a solid, dependable player who rarely has a poor game, but we must sign a left back and two centre backs capable of keeping him out of the team if we are looking to progress. Eh?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastie Russell Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 21 hours ago, Broken Algorithms said: Safe to say we're not getting a 5* trip advisor review from a former Hibs player... Obviously works, as McGinn never won at Starks Park 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nairney Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Well, I’m definitely in the minority here… Saw the post on social media, thought “I’m reasonably happy Liam Dick has re-signed for us” and then came on here to see what everyone else thought. I had to go back and look at the post again to see what you were all on about! I get it (now I’ve re-read it), I’m not offended by it but neither am I rolling on the floor laughing about it - obviously too subtle, for me, if I didn’t even notice it in the first place! It’s gathered some good figures for selling future sponsorship space and conveyed some club news. Feels like it’s achieved it’s purpose as well as generating a lot of (mostly) cheery chatter about a signing that a lot of people might not have been too excited about. I hate close season. “Dick extension” is shaping up to be the new Gary Glen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadji Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 7 hours ago, roverthemoon said: I’m obviously in a minority on here, which is absolutely fine, but my last word on this is that we are aiming to be a community club. If you want to be that, then you have to be representative of the community. The community is both male and female. The Board at the moment is exclusively male and as far as I’m aware is refusing to let the democratically elected supporters director - who happens to be a female - onto the board. That’s not a good look. It was also just over a year ago we signed a rapist and dragged the reputation of the club through the mud and lost our whole women’s team, which shows absolutely no sign of returning. In that context, when we have a tagline that says ‘Leave no one behind’ should we be doing everything we can to be inclusive? Yes. Does tweeting nudge nudge, wink wink sexualised language in the name of banter to get likes on Twitter fit in to being an open and inclusive club for all? For me no, but others may disagree. But it’s all about opinion. There were folk in our support who would have accepted Goodwillie if he scored goals. The joys of being a Rovers fan. This you ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Please sign Lewis Strapp, please put him on the bench and please bring him on on the 69th minute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Jack D Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I can't believe there are some offended by this My 12 year old daughter read the tweet, the innuendo sailed miles over her head and she is just genuinely delighted that her favourite player has signed a new contract. Not everyone's head is in the gutter. Mine is though and I had a wee chuckle at it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Hadji said: This you ? Not just a minority of one at least! Already accepted that my view is not what most others think. If it can genuinely be monetised in some way and there’s a long term benefit the club then happy to hold my hands up, but would still prefer the club took a more inclusive approach. Edited May 17, 2023 by roverthemoon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, roverthemoon said: Not just a minority of one at least! Already accepted that my view is not what most others think. If it can genuinely be monetised in some way and there’s a long term benefit the club then happy to hold my hands up, but would still prefer the club took a more inclusive approach. It's not an exclusive approach. It's a single tweet, currently sitting at 5m+ views and overwhelmingly positive comments. You and a few others took offence. There's a difference. We can move on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: It's not an exclusive approach. It's a single tweet, currently sitting at 5m+ views and overwhelmingly positive comments. You and a few others took offence. There's a difference. We can move on. Fair point and agree about moving on. The new owners are a definite upgrade on Sim from what I’ve seen and heard so far, even with any discomfort at a tweet. Edited May 17, 2023 by roverthemoon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebanda's Handyman Services Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: It's not an exclusive approach. It's a single tweet, currently sitting at 5m+ views and overwhelmingly positive comments. You and a few others took offence. There's a difference. We can move on. I didn't take offence initially, more that I didn't think it appropriate. I reacted before considering it to be honest. I'll put that down to 04:30am alarms making me grumpier than normal. Love it or hate it, Ruaridh has put great attention on the club which can only act as a bargaining chip when trying to bring new advertisers on board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryBumpkin Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 A decent summary there and a hint at more news today? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, CountryBumpkin said: A decent summary there and a hint at more news today? MacDonald and Connolly hopefully 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalgety Rover Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Hahaha the state of some people on this. I’m not naming any names but there’s a few individuals on this and on twitter who are “offended” at this announcement which has gone viral, who were also happy that we signed a convicted rapist. It is a tweet made by a man whose job is to be good at social media. He knows what he’s doing better than anyone on this forum. When’s the last time a Raith Rovers post got over a million views? I’ll wait. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Pathetic that anyone would be offended by this. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been going too long Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, TxRover said: Glad to hear it. BTW, I like Dick (as most posters here know…whoops, that didn’t make it any better…). Can’t let this statement pass without childish , adolescent reaction @TxRover Edited May 17, 2023 by Been going too long 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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