Saints star victim of vile abuse (From Daily Echo)

tom652 wrote:
Seems a bit strange that it came directly after the West Ham game and the account on twitter has been removed. I would think it was possibly a West ham supporter rather than a Donnie supporter. Either way it is very sick here is one of the views of the original tweet http://twitpic.com/8

kczdq

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

tom652 wrote:
Seems a bit strange that it came directly after the West Ham game and the account on twitter has been removed. I would think it was possibly a West ham supporter rather than a Donnie supporter. Either way it is very sick here is one of the views of the original tweet http://twitpic.com/8 kczdq

J.K. wrote:
I'm a traffic warden

J.K. wrote:
I'm a traffic warden

bstokesaint wrote:
Well done Billy for rising above some sick little boy. I've no doubt this was an idiot asscoiated with West Ham as well. What a shame some people can't differeniate between football match emotions and real life. I hope they never have to go through what Billy and Jade have been through.

I'd also be disappointed if the police didn't prosecute for this. I am all for freedom of speech, but Twitter needs to take a much tougher stance on threatening and abusive behaviour. Maybe an IQ test as well before signing up? Just an idea. In this case it would have got rid of at least one moron.

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

bstokesaint wrote: Well done Billy for rising above some sick little boy. I've no doubt this was an idiot asscoiated with West Ham as well. What a shame some people can't differeniate between football match emotions and real life. I hope they never have to go through what Billy and Jade have been through. I'd also be disappointed if the police didn't prosecute for this. I am all for freedom of speech, but Twitter needs to take a much tougher stance on threatening and abusive behaviour. Maybe an IQ test as well before signing up? Just an idea. In this case it would have got rid of at least one moron.

It is ironic to think that the idiot was not aware that he would be traced, even worse if he wasn't bright enough to know he was breaking the law. As do several others that post mesages on any site, libel laws still apply, I don't know how diffficult it is to prosecute though or what the success rate of previous cases has been.

Just another reader wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Sorry, but there's no job on earth that comes with terms that allow anyone to bully, abuse or slander you. Would love to know what job you do, and what your employer would make of your statement.

And i believe pro footballer is a job, and a career. A very priveleged one for some but a job none-the-less.

IronLady2010 wrote:
Whilst I despise football with a passion, there is no need for people to be so vile to ANY player no matter what team!

These so call Social sites are a pain in the back side!

tugboat wrote:
Billy Sharp,a saints legend in the making,as for the the coward that hides behind a computer screen that posted this-shut me in a room with them-they would re-appear,educated,i

nformed,and wouldn't be entering an egg and spoon race any time soon.
Step up big man.............bet you dont !

IronLady2010 wrote:

tugboat wrote:
Billy Sharp,a saints legend in the making,as for the the coward that hides behind a computer screen that posted this-shut me in a room with them-they would re-appear,educated,i


nformed,and wouldn't be entering an egg and spoon race any time soon.
Step up big man.............bet you dont !

The lad looks like he's about 13 if I assume the twitpic above is correct. Just an immature teenager.

Don't lower yourself to a 13 year old standard!

pompey phil wrote:
I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote:
I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his?

Stringing up and battering???

You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

IronLady2010 wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Maybe they should investigate pompey phil for threatening behaviour?

pompey phil wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Maybe they should investigate pompey phil for threatening behaviour?

It was just a figure of speech ever heard of that?

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

tugboat wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

tugboat wrote:
Billy Sharp,a saints legend in the making,as for the the coward that hides behind a computer screen that posted this-shut me in a room with them-they would re-appear,educated,i



nformed,and wouldn't be entering an egg and spoon race any time soon.
Step up big man.............bet you dont !

The lad looks like he's about 13 if I assume the twitpic above is correct. Just an immature teenager.

Don't lower yourself to a 13 year old standard!

Thanks for the advice,Ill ignore it if its OK.No offence intended,I couldnt give a toss how old the numb brain is-its wrong.As for lowering myself to a standard of a 13 year old,you sound quite well informed,do you know who it is then ?

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

sk8srsinking wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Actually the comments from pompey phil show the human side to us football fans. Normally we are seen as the enemy (Scum and Skates) but his comments show that the vile comments posted on twitter are from pondlife. And before someone comes on here and ssya football fans cant read then how come i went to a well know private school in hill lane and went onto study at a top university. Iron lady if you detest football then stay off the football sites. Pompey Phil good luck in finding a new owner hope we can continue the friendly rivalry.

IronLady2010 wrote:

sk8srsinking wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Actually the comments from pompey phil show the human side to us football fans. Normally we are seen as the enemy (Scum and Skates) but his comments show that the vile comments posted on twitter are from pondlife. And before someone comes on here and ssya football fans cant read then how come i went to a well know private school in hill lane and went onto study at a top university. Iron lady if you detest football then stay off the football sites. Pompey Phil good luck in finding a new owner hope we can continue the friendly rivalry.

I would love to stay off football sites, but the echo insist in posting the rubbish in NEWS!

When a topic is posted in news I have as much right to reply as you do. I do not venture into the sport section!

WobblyCat wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

sk8srsinking wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Actually the comments from pompey phil show the human side to us football fans. Normally we are seen as the enemy (Scum and Skates) but his comments show that the vile comments posted on twitter are from pondlife. And before someone comes on here and ssya football fans cant read then how come i went to a well know private school in hill lane and went onto study at a top university. Iron lady if you detest football then stay off the football sites. Pompey Phil good luck in finding a new owner hope we can continue the friendly rivalry.

I would love to stay off football sites, but the echo insist in posting the rubbish in NEWS!

When a topic is posted in news I have as much right to reply as you do. I do not venture into the sport section!

Thank god!

IronLady2010 wrote:

WobblyCat wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

sk8srsinking wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Actually the comments from pompey phil show the human side to us football fans. Normally we are seen as the enemy (Scum and Skates) but his comments show that the vile comments posted on twitter are from pondlife. And before someone comes on here and ssya football fans cant read then how come i went to a well know private school in hill lane and went onto study at a top university. Iron lady if you detest football then stay off the football sites. Pompey Phil good luck in finding a new owner hope we can continue the friendly rivalry.

I would love to stay off football sites, but the echo insist in posting the rubbish in NEWS! When a topic is posted in news I have as much right to reply as you do. I do not venture into the sport section!

Thank god!

What, that I'm not sad? Watching men running around in tight shorts chasing balls. Prefer to go to a wine bar and hold a conversation with friends.

IronLady2010 wrote:

WobblyCat wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

sk8srsinking wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Actually the comments from pompey phil show the human side to us football fans. Normally we are seen as the enemy (Scum and Skates) but his comments show that the vile comments posted on twitter are from pondlife. And before someone comes on here and ssya football fans cant read then how come i went to a well know private school in hill lane and went onto study at a top university. Iron lady if you detest football then stay off the football sites. Pompey Phil good luck in finding a new owner hope we can continue the friendly rivalry.

I would love to stay off football sites, but the echo insist in posting the rubbish in NEWS!

When a topic is posted in news I have as much right to reply as you do. I do not venture into the sport section!

Thank god!

What, that I'm not sad? Watching men running around in tight shorts chasing balls.

Prefer to go to a wine bar and hold a conversation with friends.

IronLady2010 wrote:

WobblyCat wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

sk8srsinking wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Actually the comments from pompey phil show the human side to us football fans. Normally we are seen as the enemy (Scum and Skates) but his comments show that the vile comments posted on twitter are from pondlife. And before someone comes on here and ssya football fans cant read then how come i went to a well know private school in hill lane and went onto study at a top university. Iron lady if you detest football then stay off the football sites. Pompey Phil good luck in finding a new owner hope we can continue the friendly rivalry.

I would love to stay off football sites, but the echo insist in posting the rubbish in NEWS!

When a topic is posted in news I have as much right to reply as you do. I do not venture into the sport section!

Thank god!

What, that I'm not sad? Watching men running around in tight shorts chasing balls.

Prefer to go to a wine bar and hold a conversation with friends.

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Brite Spark wrote:
http://www.youtube.c

om/watch?v=jdivs1Xeo

s0&feature=relat
ed


It was a fantastic goal, worthy of his emotional celebration.

Lone Ranger. wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Brainless moron

megacycle wrote:
as for the other end of the scale of humanity, thanks to tom652 for posting link to the comments, do not view unless you have very strong stomach. its astounding that this was the work of someone who walks on two legs and uses cutlery. thats an assumption; maybe he crawls and eats from a trough, but anyone who uses a keyboard cant be a total retard. if thats real picture he's **** stupid though, better not ever show his face around here...

megacycle wrote:
as for the other end of the scale of humanity, thanks to tom652 for posting link to the comments, do not view unless you have very strong stomach. its astounding that this was the work of someone who walks on two legs and uses cutlery. thats an assumption; maybe he crawls and eats from a trough, but anyone who uses a keyboard cant be a total retard. if thats real picture he's **** stupid though, better not ever show his face around here...

IronLady2010 wrote:
nothing better than a glass of wine among nice friends.we don't need a ball for that.cheers!

megacycle wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:
nothing better than a glass of wine among nice friends.we don't need a ball for that.cheers!

so why you still here? this isnt about "footie". have you seen the comments? f3ck off anyway

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:
as for the other end of the scale of humanity, thanks to tom652 for posting link to the comments, do not view unless you have very strong stomach. its astounding that this was the work of someone who walks on two legs and uses cutlery. thats an assumption; maybe he crawls and eats from a trough, but anyone who uses a keyboard cant be a total retard. if thats real picture he's **** stupid though, better not ever show his face around here...

Blimey, talk about getting excited! It would appear some young lad said a few words (which were sick), this lad by all accounts is a teen who knows no better, probably bought up as a footie fan so no sense etc.

You'd think this lad had sent a letter bomb which went off! For god's sake, he sent a stupid message on twitter, get over it!

I was sad enough to troll through the echo comments, alot of people would be up on a charge! But it's just text, you create an internet, you live with it!

KeefyH44 wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:
as for the other end of the scale of humanity, thanks to tom652 for posting link to the comments, do not view unless you have very strong stomach. its astounding that this was the work of someone who walks on two legs and uses cutlery. thats an assumption; maybe he crawls and eats from a trough, but anyone who uses a keyboard cant be a total retard. if thats real picture he's **** stupid though, better not ever show his face around here...

Blimey, talk about getting excited! It would appear some young lad said a few words (which were sick), this lad by all accounts is a teen who knows no better, probably bought up as a footie fan so no sense etc.

You'd think this lad had sent a letter bomb which went off! For god's sake, he sent a stupid message on twitter, get over it!

I was sad enough to troll through the echo comments, alot of people would be up on a charge! But it's just text, you create an internet, you live with it!

I'm a Brighton supporter and was an electronics engineer for over 41yrs, built my own tv, spent years doing R&D at Sussex Uni, repaired and developed Ultrasonic equipment for British Rail for many years and is hazard a guess that my education is a tad above yours but I've supported Brighton for 55yrs. U show YOUR ignorance by your sweeping comments! This was a cruel and diseased act and youth does not excuse it any more than your bigotry excuses your ignorance.

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:
nothing better than a glass of wine among nice friends.we don't need a ball for that.cheers!

so why you still here? this isnt about "footie". have you seen the comments? f3ck off anyway

It's still in the news section so get a life my boy :-)

megacycle wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:
nothing better than a glass of wine among nice friends.we don't need a ball for that.cheers!

so why you still here? this isnt about "footie". have you seen the comments? f3ck off anyway

It's still in the news section so get a life my boy :-)

you're assuming i'm a male adult; fine. its in the news section for a reason. now f3ck off

megacycle wrote:
please f3ck off and get some help

IronLady2010 wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:
as for the other end of the scale of humanity, thanks to tom652 for posting link to the comments, do not view unless you have very strong stomach. its astounding that this was the work of someone who walks on two legs and uses cutlery. thats an assumption; maybe he crawls and eats from a trough, but anyone who uses a keyboard cant be a total retard. if thats real picture he's **** stupid though, better not ever show his face around here...

Blimey, talk about getting excited! It would appear some young lad said a few words (which were sick), this lad by all accounts is a teen who knows no better, probably bought up as a footie fan so no sense etc.

You'd think this lad had sent a letter bomb which went off! For god's sake, he sent a stupid message on twitter, get over it!

I was sad enough to troll through the echo comments, alot of people would be up on a charge! But it's just text, you create an internet, you live with it!

I'm a Brighton supporter and was an electronics engineer for over 41yrs, built my own tv, spent years doing R&D at Sussex Uni, repaired and developed Ultrasonic equipment for British Rail for many years and is hazard a guess that my education is a tad above yours but I've supported Brighton for 55yrs. U show YOUR ignorance by your sweeping comments! This was a cruel and diseased act and youth does not excuse it any more than your bigotry excuses your ignorance.

You are far too old, much like me! The youth of today see the internet as part of their life. The comments they make aren't to be taken seriously.

We have created this society of internet whizz kids!

IronLady2010 wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:
as for the other end of the scale of humanity, thanks to tom652 for posting link to the comments, do not view unless you have very strong stomach. its astounding that this was the work of someone who walks on two legs and uses cutlery. thats an assumption; maybe he crawls and eats from a trough, but anyone who uses a keyboard cant be a total retard. if thats real picture he's **** stupid though, better not ever show his face around here...

Blimey, talk about getting excited! It would appear some young lad said a few words (which were sick), this lad by all accounts is a teen who knows no better, probably bought up as a footie fan so no sense etc.

You'd think this lad had sent a letter bomb which went off! For god's sake, he sent a stupid message on twitter, get over it!

I was sad enough to troll through the echo comments, alot of people would be up on a charge! But it's just text, you create an internet, you live with it!

I'm a Brighton supporter and was an electronics engineer for over 41yrs, built my own tv, spent years doing R&D at Sussex Uni, repaired and developed Ultrasonic equipment for British Rail for many years and is hazard a guess that my education is a tad above yours but I've supported Brighton for 55yrs. U show YOUR ignorance by your sweeping comments! This was a cruel and diseased act and youth does not excuse it any more than your bigotry excuses your ignorance.

You are far too old, much like me! The youth of today see the internet as part of their life. The comments they make aren't to be taken seriously.

We have created this society of internet whizz kids!

megacycle wrote:

Brite Spark wrote:
http://www.youtube.c


om/watch?v=jdivs1Xeo


s0&feature=relat

ed


It was a fantastic goal, worthy of his emotional celebration.

what a legend we have amongst us...

IronLady2010 wrote:

WobblyCat wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

sk8srsinking wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

pompey phil wrote: I must say that who ever the doncaster fan is wants stringing up and battered thats just sick lock him up and throw away the key,but knowing the justice system he probably get a fine or community service.

Without causing an argument, your words are no better than his? Stringing up and battering??? You're all as bad as each other when it comes to football, I really don't understand the need for violence from either side!

Actually the comments from pompey phil show the human side to us football fans. Normally we are seen as the enemy (Scum and Skates) but his comments show that the vile comments posted on twitter are from pondlife. And before someone comes on here and ssya football fans cant read then how come i went to a well know private school in hill lane and went onto study at a top university. Iron lady if you detest football then stay off the football sites. Pompey Phil good luck in finding a new owner hope we can continue the friendly rivalry.

I would love to stay off football sites, but the echo insist in posting the rubbish in NEWS!

When a topic is posted in news I have as much right to reply as you do. I do not venture into the sport section!

Thank god!

What, that I'm not sad? Watching men running around in tight shorts chasing balls.

Prefer to go to a wine bar and hold a conversation with friends.

megacycle wrote:
note to echo: dam+n is probably less offensive than feck.

KeefyH44 wrote:

megacycle wrote:
note to echo: dam+n is probably less offensive than feck.

The Argus blanked out D@mn when I wrote it a while back. Must be because of the religious connotations I guess.

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or

g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours.

I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else.
well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:
nothing better than a glass of wine among nice friends.we don't need a ball for that.cheers!

so why you still here? this isnt about "footie". have you seen the comments? f3ck off anyway

It's still in the news section so get a life my boy :-)

you're assuming i'm a male adult; fine. its in the news section for a reason. now f3ck off

I hope you don't have children! Your online behaviour is bad enough!

Andy_Germany wrote:
Well lets hope someone makes an official complaint to the police, then they can do their utmost to find the "person" who wrote those awful tweets and make an example of him.

wild rupert wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

C*ock

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

bstokesaint wrote:
Well done Billy for rising above some sick little boy. I've no doubt this was an idiot asscoiated with West Ham as well. What a shame some people can't differeniate between football match emotions and real life. I hope they never have to go through what Billy and Jade have been through.

I'd also be disappointed if the police didn't prosecute for this. I am all for freedom of speech, but Twitter needs to take a much tougher stance on threatening and abusive behaviour. Maybe an IQ test as well before signing up? Just an idea. In this case it would have got rid of at least one moron.

It is ironic to think that the idiot was not aware that he would be traced, even worse if he wasn't bright enough to know he was breaking the law. As do several others that post mesages on any site, libel laws still apply, I don't know how diffficult it is to prosecute though or what the success rate of previous cases has been.

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote: please f3ck off and get some help

Well done on avoiding the filter! Credit where credits due!

Spookysaint wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote: please f3ck off and get some help

Well done on avoiding the filter! Credit where credits due!

IronLady2100...I have read all your comments, statements etc, that you have written concerning the story that has appeared in the Daily Echo. Considering that you are not a Football Supporter or a follower of Saints. Well I must disagree with your view of Football Supporters and take your comments as a personal offence to myself. I am female over 50 and disliked Football with a vengence that I wouldn't even watch the World Cup on TV then my new family following my move to Winchester introduced me to Saints and I watched my first game 17 months ago. I am now a Season Ticket Holder and love the game in respect of Saints and do not appreciate anyone making offensive comments like that person, be it a child, teenage, or adult about Billy Sharp's situation. It is cruel and obscene and should be reported.
You have taken it upon yourself to offend alot of Saints Supporters and ones who hold respectable positions in society from Policemen, Paramedics, Doctors and Solicitors.
I think I have made myself clear, please do not offend Southampton FC and its loyal supporters.

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Spookysaint wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

megacycle wrote: please f3ck off and get some help

Well done on avoiding the filter! Credit where credits due!

IronLady2100...I have read all your comments, statements etc, that you have written concerning the story that has appeared in the Daily Echo. Considering that you are not a Football Supporter or a follower of Saints. Well I must disagree with your view of Football Supporters and take your comments as a personal offence to myself. I am female over 50 and disliked Football with a vengence that I wouldn't even watch the World Cup on TV then my new family following my move to Winchester introduced me to Saints and I watched my first game 17 months ago. I am now a Season Ticket Holder and love the game in respect of Saints and do not appreciate anyone making offensive comments like that person, be it a child, teenage, or adult about Billy Sharp's situation. It is cruel and obscene and should be reported. You have taken it upon yourself to offend alot of Saints Supporters and ones who hold respectable positions in society from Policemen, Paramedics, Doctors and Solicitors. I think I have made myself clear, please do not offend Southampton FC and its loyal supporters.

Welcome to Saints & I endorse your comments wholeheartedly!

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

KeefyH44 wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

Exactly! I can't understand why anyone cannot see this. Not to condemn such an act is effectively saying that it's acceptable just because he works in the public eye!

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

KeefyH44 wrote:

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

It's purely a matter of common sense. We in this country, have bent over so far backwards to be 'fair', we seem to have lost sight of ordinary common sense. To say that these remarks caused no harm is naieve and disingenuous. It is about what's right and what's acceptable and the person who made these comments, if not made to understand why it is wrong, and to suffer consequences will only go on to escalate. No one just goes out to rob a bank nor to commit other serious crimes without forewarning. It starts in a small way, stealing sweets or whatever, and I know that many children grow out of this behaviour but it all begins like this. If you cannot see just how wrong this behaviour is then it is a sad indictment of our society that anyone can be so inured to atrocity that they find this behaviour merely a minor annoyance.

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

Exactly! I can't understand why anyone cannot see this. Not to condemn such an act is effectively saying that it's acceptable just because he works in the public eye!

Err, I HAVE condemned the act. I don't see why anything that isn't actual baying for blood has to be considered condonement. To make comments about someone's recently-deceased child is twisted. I don't think anybody disagrees with that. But beyond that, is there anything further to be said? Is it really a matter for the police? Do you really want it to be illegal for people to say unpleasant things to one another?

megacycle wrote:

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

I didn't call the perpetrator a retard, I called it a sick idiot and later implied that it crawls and eats from a trough. other posts show how strongly decent people feel about this; regarding investigation, the article says "it is illegal to send anything “indecent or offensive” that is aimed at “causing distress or anxiety” to either the recipient, or anyone else who could read it". if you want to know what we're talking about, follow link posted by tom652 early in this thread. have some respect...

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

Exactly! I can't understand why anyone cannot see this. Not to condemn such an act is effectively saying that it's acceptable just because he works in the public eye!

Err, I HAVE condemned the act. I don't see why anything that isn't actual baying for blood has to be considered condonement. To make comments about someone's recently-deceased child is twisted. I don't think anybody disagrees with that. But beyond that, is there anything further to be said? Is it really a matter for the police? Do you really want it to be illegal for people to say unpleasant things to one another?

I think as a society we need to draw a line on what is & what isn't acceptable behaviour & stop molly coddling.

It's the old broken window philosophy.

By arguing against my straightforward comment you look weak & a bit of a liberal.

KeefyH44 wrote:

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

It's purely a matter of common sense. We in this country, have bent over so far backwards to be 'fair', we seem to have lost sight of ordinary common sense. To say that these remarks caused no harm is naieve and disingenuous. It is about what's right and what's acceptable and the person who made these comments, if not made to understand why it is wrong, and to suffer consequences will only go on to escalate. No one just goes out to rob a bank nor to commit other serious crimes without forewarning. It starts in a small way, stealing sweets or whatever, and I know that many children grow out of this behaviour but it all begins like this. If you cannot see just how wrong this behaviour is then it is a sad indictment of our society that anyone can be so inured to atrocity that they find this behaviour merely a minor annoyance.

Georgem wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

Exactly! I can't understand why anyone cannot see this. Not to condemn such an act is effectively saying that it's acceptable just because he works in the public eye!

Err, I HAVE condemned the act. I don't see why anything that isn't actual baying for blood has to be considered condonement. To make comments about someone's recently-deceased child is twisted. I don't think anybody disagrees with that. But beyond that, is there anything further to be said? Is it really a matter for the police? Do you really want it to be illegal for people to say unpleasant things to one another?

I think as a society we need to draw a line on what is & what isn't acceptable behaviour & stop molly coddling.

It's the old broken window philosophy.

By arguing against my straightforward comment you look weak & a bit of a liberal.

Right. Broken windows. Do we fix society by making broken windows illegal, then?

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

Exactly! I can't understand why anyone cannot see this. Not to condemn such an act is effectively saying that it's acceptable just because he works in the public eye!

Err, I HAVE condemned the act. I don't see why anything that isn't actual baying for blood has to be considered condonement. To make comments about someone's recently-deceased child is twisted. I don't think anybody disagrees with that. But beyond that, is there anything further to be said? Is it really a matter for the police? Do you really want it to be illegal for people to say unpleasant things to one another?

I think as a society we need to draw a line on what is & what isn't acceptable behaviour & stop molly coddling.

It's the old broken window philosophy.

By arguing against my straightforward comment you look weak & a bit of a liberal.

Right. Broken windows. Do we fix society by making broken windows illegal, then?

It's called zero tolerance.

Stop being obtuse.

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

rob the saint in NZ wrote:

Georgem wrote:

IronLady2010 wrote:

SOULJACKER wrote:

J.K. wrote:
Who cares, there are far more worse things in life, comes with the job if you can call it that

Who cares J.K....you are obviously an inbred tw@t & God forbid it should happen to you....N0B!

God forbid what? A few words posted on a Social media site?

Whilst sickening, I fail to understand why someone in the media spotlight would take any notice.

It's more the fans kicking off.

If you accept pay for being a so called celeb/player, sometimes you have to accept the rubbish that comes with it.

I very much doubt a teen is a threat and had no intention of being nasty, he was just being a teen.

As vile as his comments were, he probably thought he was being a football fan!

I have to agree. This is not the end of thw world.

It's not the end of the World, no - but to so casually dismiss such appaling behaviour is to almost condone it.

Exactly! I can't understand why anyone cannot see this. Not to condemn such an act is effectively saying that it's acceptable just because he works in the public eye!

Err, I HAVE condemned the act. I don't see why anything that isn't actual baying for blood has to be considered condonement. To make comments about someone's recently-deceased child is twisted. I don't think anybody disagrees with that. But beyond that, is there anything further to be said? Is it really a matter for the police? Do you really want it to be illegal for people to say unpleasant things to one another?

I think as a society we need to draw a line on what is & what isn't acceptable behaviour & stop molly coddling.

It's the old broken window philosophy.

By arguing against my straightforward comment you look weak & a bit of a liberal.

Right. Broken windows. Do we fix society by making broken windows illegal, then?

It's called zero tolerance.

Stop being obtuse.

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

It's purely a matter of common sense. We in this country, have bent over so far backwards to be 'fair', we seem to have lost sight of ordinary common sense. To say that these remarks caused no harm is naieve and disingenuous. It is about what's right and what's acceptable and the person who made these comments, if not made to understand why it is wrong, and to suffer consequences will only go on to escalate. No one just goes out to rob a bank nor to commit other serious crimes without forewarning. It starts in a small way, stealing sweets or whatever, and I know that many children grow out of this behaviour but it all begins like this. If you cannot see just how wrong this behaviour is then it is a sad indictment of our society that anyone can be so inured to atrocity that they find this behaviour merely a minor annoyance.

Who said anything about fairness? Common sense? Where's the common sense in calling the police every time someone says something unpleasant? Where's the common sense in villifying one person who says something derogatory, ignoring the millions of others who are doing so, simply because he chose to be derogatory toward someone famous?

Funnily enough, I'm being painted as some lily-livered liberal for some reason, but the thinking that says "arrest the man who tweeted something nasty" is the same thinking that wants kids involved in playground scuffles to be arrested and prosecuted for "assault". Talk to me about common sense, please.

IronLady2010 wrote:
nothing better than a glass of wine among nice friends.we don't need a ball for that.cheers!

megacycle wrote:

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

It's purely a matter of common sense. We in this country, have bent over so far backwards to be 'fair', we seem to have lost sight of ordinary common sense. To say that these remarks caused no harm is naieve and disingenuous. It is about what's right and what's acceptable and the person who made these comments, if not made to understand why it is wrong, and to suffer consequences will only go on to escalate. No one just goes out to rob a bank nor to commit other serious crimes without forewarning. It starts in a small way, stealing sweets or whatever, and I know that many children grow out of this behaviour but it all begins like this. If you cannot see just how wrong this behaviour is then it is a sad indictment of our society that anyone can be so inured to atrocity that they find this behaviour merely a minor annoyance.

Who said anything about fairness? Common sense? Where's the common sense in calling the police every time someone says something unpleasant? Where's the common sense in villifying one person who says something derogatory, ignoring the millions of others who are doing so, simply because he chose to be derogatory toward someone famous?

Funnily enough, I'm being painted as some lily-livered liberal for some reason, but the thinking that says "arrest the man who tweeted something nasty" is the same thinking that wants kids involved in playground scuffles to be arrested and prosecuted for "assault". Talk to me about common sense, please.

what was said was more than unpleasant, it was sick, vile, evil and repugnant. by punishing the "person" who did this to someone famous, you send a warning to all those who do it to others.
you seem to have time on your hands, have you seen Billy's goal & tribute, or the tweets in question? both are linked in this thread. please try to understand what so many people are upset about, and have some sympathy for Jade & their families, non-famous people who will have been just as deeply if not more hurt by these comments.

megacycle wrote:

Georgem wrote:

KeefyH44 wrote:

Georgem wrote:

Beer Monster wrote:

megacycle wrote:
I've just made a donation at www.ljsfoundation.or g.uk to honour the memory of Luey Jacob. may I suggest others do likewise, even the smallest donation can be a gesture of support and solidarity for Billy and Jade in these difficult circumstances, and will show that this sick idiot's appalling behaviour has actually increased awareness of their commendable endeavours. I hope this is properly invesigated, and the perpetrator dealt with severely to show the other retards out there that you cannot get away with this kind of abuse, be it towards sportsmen or anyone else. well done Billy for responding in such a mature and dignified manner. stay strong, we're going to need your kind of talent back in the Prem...

Amen to a sensible post on this subject...

Well done to Billy, legend wherever he roams - thank the Lord he's a Saint :-)

But why should this act be punished? It's upsetting, but ultimately not harmful. You call the perpetrator a "retard". Should the police investigate this? It's the same thing. You are posting derogatory remarks about someone else, on the Internet. Where is the line drawn? What's acceptable speech and what's not? You're getting dangerously close to thoughtcrime here

It's purely a matter of common sense. We in this country, have bent over so far backwards to be 'fair', we seem to have lost sight of ordinary common sense. To say that these remarks caused no harm is naieve and disingenuous. It is about what's right and what's acceptable and the person who made these comments, if not made to understand why it is wrong, and to suffer consequences will only go on to escalate. No one just goes out to rob a bank nor to commit other serious crimes without forewarning. It starts in a small way, stealing sweets or whatever, and I know that many children grow out of this behaviour but it all begins like this. If you cannot see just how wrong this behaviour is then it is a sad indictment of our society that anyone can be so inured to atrocity that they find this behaviour merely a minor annoyance.

Who said anything about fairness? Common sense? Where's the common sense in calling the police every time someone says something unpleasant? Where's the common sense in villifying one person who says something derogatory, ignoring the millions of others who are doing so, simply because he chose to be derogatory toward someone famous?

Funnily enough, I'm being painted as some lily-livered liberal for some reason, but the thinking that says "arrest the man who tweeted something nasty" is the same thinking that wants kids involved in playground scuffles to be arrested and prosecuted for "assault". Talk to me about common sense, please.

what was said was more than unpleasant, it was sick, vile, evil and repugnant. by punishing the "person" who did this to someone famous, you send a warning to all those who do it to others.
you seem to have time on your hands, have you seen Billy's goal & tribute, or the tweets in question? both are linked in this thread. please try to understand what so many people are upset about, and have some sympathy for Jade & their families, non-famous people who will have been just as deeply if not more hurt by these comments.