hodge911 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) What is it with these morons !! . Hiding in the dark behind keyboards slating the old boy who done more for public nhs in the last few months of his life than they'll ever do even if they live to be 100. Yet I bet they have no problem taking from the N.H.S ... I.M.H.O. they deserve to tracked like all cyber criminals and prosecuted & named & shamed . Pure scum Edited February 17, 2021 by hodge911 Spelling correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 I was sickened when I read that this morning, truly awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Do people not feel uncomfortable about prosecuting people for saying things that they don't like/don't agree with? Whilst trolling is unpleasant it's dangerous territory to start prosecuting people because they offended somebody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 ^this. Most people (I hope) think it’s an unpleasant thing to do. Leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, AVB said: Do people not feel uncomfortable about prosecuting people for saying things that they don't like/don't agree with? Whilst trolling is unpleasant it's dangerous territory to start prosecuting people because they offended somebody. Whilst I agree with this, it also makes a difference exactly what was said which may have been threatening in nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 The internet must be one of the most evil inventions ever devised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 48 minutes ago, AVB said: Do people not feel uncomfortable about prosecuting people for saying things that they don't like/don't agree with? Whilst trolling is unpleasant it's dangerous territory to start prosecuting people because they offended somebody. So how do you propose to deal with these people? Or would you just let them do their worst? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 I’m all for free speech and I don’t think any right minded person pays any attention to what an obvious or distasteful troll has to say and the response is to point and laugh or ignore them. However, it’s an interesting subject about people anonymously gobbing off on line and seeking to deliberately cause damage / aggravation for example through Google and Trust Pilot reviews. With freedoms come responsibilities and people should be responsible and accountable for what they say and with this in mind the process for identifying anonymous posters should be streamlined and made far far easier. Anyone who has been on the receiving end of a false review will know how impossible it is to get any information or anything at all out of Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, AVB said: Do people not feel uncomfortable about prosecuting people for saying things that they don't like/don't agree with? Whilst trolling is unpleasant it's dangerous territory to start prosecuting people because they offended somebody. I agree in principle with your comments however people should be protected against foul, abusive and untrue comments. I’m all for free speech in our society but safeguards are required to protect individuals in these circumstances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Trolls appear on line, safe in the knowledge that they can say what they want without fear of being sued for Libel. I would not wish to stop people speaking their mind, providing they are willing to stand the consequences. If they are unwilling to remove their cloak of anonymity, I don't think they should have the right to publish whatever takes their nasty fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Small minded people who could only hope to achieve 1/100th of what Capt Tom did in the time he had available to him. Unfortunately it follows the general pattern of a certain small proportion of society who not having achieved anything worthwhile themselves are only too keen to knock those down who have. While the internet is probably one of our greatest achievements in the access to knowledge it gives away freely the down side is it give a platform for people to air their views which in times past would be kept to themselves as they wouldn't have the guts to voice it in public in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 What I don't get is how come his daughters thought it would be a good idea to take him to Barbados in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 minute ago, JDog said: What I don't get is how come his daughters thought it would be a good idea to take him to Barbados in December. I thought he wanted to go. Wish my kids would take me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Yep, at least that pathetic vicar in London made his presence know. Pathetic little man. The Church did nowt about it and he is still in the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 A dream of lifetime for him why not it was allowed and I bet he would rather have one last bash rather than being stuck in doors for the time he had left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, JDog said: What I don't get is how come his daughters thought it would be a good idea to take him to Barbados in December. The old boy had always wanted to go...in modern terms, it was on his bucket list. His daughter explains how they gave it great thought but he said it was his wish and he enjoyed every moment being there, barbecues on the beach, eating out, enjoying his last days with his family. Nice small piece about 4 inches square in the Telegraph this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 The green eyed monster reared its ugly head..😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, islandgun said: The green eyed monster reared its ugly head..😒 It is often the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Why anyone could have nothing but praise for that gentleman is beyond me a true hero of our times. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: So how do you propose to deal with these people? Or would you just let them do their worst? I find ignoring them helps. In the old days you had 'Speakers Corner' where you could stand and spout any old rubbish. If you were interested you listened. If you disagreed you heckled or didn't bother listening. The Internet has replaced Speakers Corner. Do you really think that spending time and money to prosecute these trolls is worthwhile? And if so where does it end? Calling somebody a ****** on a bulletin board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, AVB said: I find ignoring them helps. In the old days you had 'Speakers Corner' where you could stand and spout any old rubbish. If you were interested you listened. If you disagreed you heckled or didn't bother listening. The Internet has replaced Speakers Corner. Do you really think that spending time and money to prosecute these trolls is worthwhile? And if so where does it end? Calling somebody a ****** on a bulletin board? Oh I agree about Speakers corner and not bothering to prosecute them. Much better to treat them as they have done and post their names, addresses and images on their beloved social media. Then let the public deal with them. Edited February 17, 2021 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, blackbird said: The internet must be one of the most evil inventions ever devised. Don't think its the internet that's the problem, you get people being nasty, whatever shape or form it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, islandgun said: The green eyed monster reared its ugly head..😒 Yes, it’s all only because he got a trip to Barb. So he raised the thick end of £35m for the NHS and BA threw him and family a free trip. On any analysis he and his family earned that trip or a trip like it. If I were 100+ and was offered a trip to Barb with my nearest and dearest followed by Covid or the 4 walls of a care home in Wales.... well, the only question I’d have is ‘can I meet Garfield Sobers please?’ . Edited February 17, 2021 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, Mungler said: Yes, it’s all only because he got a trip to Barb. So he raised the thick end of £35m for the NHS and BA threw him and family a free trip. On any analysis he and his family earned that trip or a trip like it. If I were 100+ and was offered a trip to Barb with my nearest and dearest followed by Covid or the 4 walls of a care home in Wales.... well, the only question I’d have is ‘can I meet Garfield Sobers please?’ . I certainly agree 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, old'un said: Don't think its the internet that's the problem, you get people being nasty, whatever shape or form it takes. Heard a man on the news the other day say "Before the internet people used to write on toilet walls" Edited February 17, 2021 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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