Herbivore..... 17:12 - Jan 24 with 12843 views | Bloots | ....why are you accusing me of being a racist, a homophobe and/or a bigot? Posting a total fabrication like that isn't really on. What do you get out of it? I've avoided footers since he made a similar statement. Anyone that knows me personally or anything about me in real life knows that couldn't be further from the truth. There is no need for it at all. | ![](/images/avatars/11256.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 10:05 - Jan 25 with 1770 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
Herbivore..... on 09:14 - Jan 25 by textbackup | Bloots made a joke of me taking family to mm dons away, I might find a bridge to leap off Could you be more sensitive if you tried?! |
Well it clearly depends on context but that sounds like a joke to me, and the odd one liner like that wouldn't bother me. Why is it we're all being told to be more tolerant and respect others these days and yet I've been told twice in this thread that my concerns don't matter and I'm just being too sensitive?! | ![](/images/avatars/24345.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 10:06 - Jan 25 with 1758 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
Herbivore..... on 09:23 - Jan 25 by GlasgowBlue | Bloots driven off the board after being called a racist, homophobe and bigot. But dollers is the real victim in all of this. |
Unnecessary. I was making a different point about Bloots not being an angel. I've said Herbs clearly overstepped the mark. | ![](/images/avatars/24345.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 10:22 - Jan 25 with 1675 views | bazza |
Herbivore..... on 09:59 - Jan 25 by BanksterDebtSlave | You obviously haven't been following my work....but yeah, on the whole except if you're called Frimleymakin perhaps! |
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Herbivore..... on 10:28 - Jan 25 with 1637 views | SitfcB |
Herbivore..... on 08:25 - Jan 25 by The_Flashing_Smile | You haven't been on the end of it, clearly, so it's not going to stand out. If you'd had someone following you round making jibes and downarrowing everything you post, whilst it seems minor in isolation it gets wearing when all totted up. |
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Herbivore..... on 10:28 - Jan 25 with 1641 views | Darth_Koont |
Herbivore..... on 10:06 - Jan 25 by The_Flashing_Smile | Unnecessary. I was making a different point about Bloots not being an angel. I've said Herbs clearly overstepped the mark. |
Indeed. Bloots liked to have a pop as did Herbivore. Silly to pretend otherwise. But shame to see both go. | ![](/images/avatars/563.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 10:50 - Jan 25 with 1546 views | DanTheMan |
Herbivore..... on 09:56 - Jan 25 by J2BLUE | I'm still here. |
But for how long? I reckon you're one bad egg away from an eggplosion. Soon it will only be me and blueas left. And I'm still not convinced I'm not blueas. | ![](/images/avatars/97.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 10:55 - Jan 25 with 1503 views | chicoazul |
Herbivore..... on 08:04 - Jan 25 by Mullet | Just noticed Boots has gone. Black mark that. |
Said before, say again; covid and the last 3 years of this government has driven many people on TWTD completely mad. Imagine some of them on here in 2003? | ![](/images/avatars/455.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:09 - Jan 25 with 1427 views | StokieBlue |
Herbivore..... on 10:55 - Jan 25 by chicoazul | Said before, say again; covid and the last 3 years of this government has driven many people on TWTD completely mad. Imagine some of them on here in 2003? |
Alternatively, people like you have started posting bizarre hot-takes which aren't supported by any evidence and which are seemingly designed to annoy and wind-up. Some of your posting lately has been awful and when challenged you just revert to "it's my opinion" as if that's a valid excuse. Opinions aren't equal, especially when the evidence totally undermines them. This is the real fallacy of our times and one you insist on perpetuating. As always though, it's never Chico's fault, it's always someone else who is wrong and causing the arguments. SB | ![](/images/avatars/651.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:10 - Jan 25 with 1422 views | Mullet |
Herbivore..... on 10:50 - Jan 25 by DanTheMan | But for how long? I reckon you're one bad egg away from an eggplosion. Soon it will only be me and blueas left. And I'm still not convinced I'm not blueas. |
Nah he’s an institution. Like a cockroach, it could go nuclear here and he’d still be posting in good order | ![](/images/avatars/128.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:13 - Jan 25 with 1396 views | J2BLUE |
Herbivore..... on 11:10 - Jan 25 by Mullet | Nah he’s an institution. Like a cockroach, it could go nuclear here and he’d still be posting in good order |
Thanks...I think. | ![](/images/avatars/45.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:14 - Jan 25 with 1398 views | Mullet |
Herbivore..... on 10:55 - Jan 25 by chicoazul | Said before, say again; covid and the last 3 years of this government has driven many people on TWTD completely mad. Imagine some of them on here in 2003? |
Nah the world had moved on, you can’t have TWTD of old these days. It’s mayonnaise spicy now snd still upsets a chunk of the fan base in much greater ways it seems. Recent events have damaged everyone but I think it’s way more long term. No one has fake sued Phil for ages. | ![](/images/avatars/128.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:18 - Jan 25 with 1359 views | FrimleyBlue |
Herbivore..... on 11:09 - Jan 25 by StokieBlue | Alternatively, people like you have started posting bizarre hot-takes which aren't supported by any evidence and which are seemingly designed to annoy and wind-up. Some of your posting lately has been awful and when challenged you just revert to "it's my opinion" as if that's a valid excuse. Opinions aren't equal, especially when the evidence totally undermines them. This is the real fallacy of our times and one you insist on perpetuating. As always though, it's never Chico's fault, it's always someone else who is wrong and causing the arguments. SB |
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Herbivore..... on 11:19 - Jan 25 with 1352 views | J2BLUE |
Herbivore..... on 11:18 - Jan 25 by FrimleyBlue | Morning SB. |
So it was you all along. | ![](/images/avatars/45.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:21 - Jan 25 with 1340 views | StokieBlue |
Herbivore..... on 11:18 - Jan 25 by FrimleyBlue | Morning SB. |
Good morning FrimleyMakin. SB | ![](/images/avatars/651.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:31 - Jan 25 with 1273 views | Ryorry |
Herbivore..... on 09:32 - Jan 25 by PhilTWTD | No, but he asked to go, for the time being at least. It was totally wrong to make the accusations which were made and I didn't get a particularly contrite or respectful response when I put the matter to Herbivore. I've thought about it overnight and I think the issue is significant enough for a ban. Driving a long-time poster off the forum with an unnecessary, inflammatory and potentially libellous claim does rather cross a line. |
I'm glad you made the point about the "unnecessary, inflammatory and potentially libellous (false) claim", as I do think a distinction needs to be made between that kind of extremely serious accusation posted out of sheer malice & without any evidence or provocation; and "heat of the argument" jibes and insults that are quite often seen. Some people are known by their usernames on here to non-member friends/rellies irl who read the site, so for them to read the character assassinations full of made-up stuff a handful on here have posted for reasons best known to themselves over the years, is distressing. Having said that, the way some people regularly chuck in 'needling' terms like "sociopath" when they can't win others round to their p.o.v. via legitimate debate in arguments, esp. when they piously subscribe to the regular, excellently supportive mental health threads on here, is unacceptable & hypocritical. They seem to forget that deliberately goading others with abuse they know to be untrue, is bound to cause stress at the very least. Be kind people, life is tough enough without us fellow ITFC fans slinging sh1t at each other. | ![](/images/avatars/1567.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:43 - Jan 25 with 1232 views | J2BLUE |
Herbivore..... on 11:31 - Jan 25 by Ryorry | I'm glad you made the point about the "unnecessary, inflammatory and potentially libellous (false) claim", as I do think a distinction needs to be made between that kind of extremely serious accusation posted out of sheer malice & without any evidence or provocation; and "heat of the argument" jibes and insults that are quite often seen. Some people are known by their usernames on here to non-member friends/rellies irl who read the site, so for them to read the character assassinations full of made-up stuff a handful on here have posted for reasons best known to themselves over the years, is distressing. Having said that, the way some people regularly chuck in 'needling' terms like "sociopath" when they can't win others round to their p.o.v. via legitimate debate in arguments, esp. when they piously subscribe to the regular, excellently supportive mental health threads on here, is unacceptable & hypocritical. They seem to forget that deliberately goading others with abuse they know to be untrue, is bound to cause stress at the very least. Be kind people, life is tough enough without us fellow ITFC fans slinging sh1t at each other. |
We cannot be babysat 24/7 and unfortunately we cannot self police either as a certain group think anyone who doesn't agree with them 100% is a thicko who deserves abuse. Not sure what the answer is. | ![](/images/avatars/45.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:46 - Jan 25 with 1212 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
Herbivore..... on 11:43 - Jan 25 by J2BLUE | We cannot be babysat 24/7 and unfortunately we cannot self police either as a certain group think anyone who doesn't agree with them 100% is a thicko who deserves abuse. Not sure what the answer is. |
Real names/faces? Only half joking, I think there'd be way less abuse if people could see posters as real human beings. I think we all forget a bit sometimes. I've found myself being less confrontational with people once I know them in real life. | ![](/images/avatars/24345.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:48 - Jan 25 with 1194 views | J2BLUE |
Herbivore..... on 11:46 - Jan 25 by The_Flashing_Smile | Real names/faces? Only half joking, I think there'd be way less abuse if people could see posters as real human beings. I think we all forget a bit sometimes. I've found myself being less confrontational with people once I know them in real life. |
Would probably kill the board. I was thinking more like a subscription fee, independent mods with a genuine set of rules/code of conduct. | ![](/images/avatars/45.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:51 - Jan 25 with 1167 views | Swansea_Blue |
Herbivore..... on 09:22 - Jan 25 by BiGDonnie | This is a bit of a weird way to look at it. |
I'm fairly sure Phil's capable of dealing with it. | ![](/images/avatars/1909.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:52 - Jan 25 with 1159 views | Darth_Koont |
Herbivore..... on 11:09 - Jan 25 by StokieBlue | Alternatively, people like you have started posting bizarre hot-takes which aren't supported by any evidence and which are seemingly designed to annoy and wind-up. Some of your posting lately has been awful and when challenged you just revert to "it's my opinion" as if that's a valid excuse. Opinions aren't equal, especially when the evidence totally undermines them. This is the real fallacy of our times and one you insist on perpetuating. As always though, it's never Chico's fault, it's always someone else who is wrong and causing the arguments. SB |
The Banter Era is dead! Long live the Hot Take Era! Quite agree. Almost any subject from Covid to the economy, Ipswich Town to bands of the 80s needs specialist insight and evidence to fully comprehend. So when we’re trading thoughts on here people need to understand there is an exchange rate* for ideas and opinions. 1 expert and peer-reviewed analysis = 10 fact-based opinions = 1 million hot takes. *The above exchange rate is a hot take. On a more serious note, I always think one of the bigger failings of education is that we don’t really focus on how to think and form our views (empiricism, critical analysis, trustworthy sources etc.). Which is criminal when we know more and more how fallible the brain is and how our perceptions of reality are often just that ... subjective and sometimes even completely false perceptions. For anyone who hasn’t listened to it, the current Think with Pinker podcast series is a great starting point. | ![](/images/avatars/563.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:53 - Jan 25 with 1147 views | clive_baker |
Herbivore..... on 11:31 - Jan 25 by Ryorry | I'm glad you made the point about the "unnecessary, inflammatory and potentially libellous (false) claim", as I do think a distinction needs to be made between that kind of extremely serious accusation posted out of sheer malice & without any evidence or provocation; and "heat of the argument" jibes and insults that are quite often seen. Some people are known by their usernames on here to non-member friends/rellies irl who read the site, so for them to read the character assassinations full of made-up stuff a handful on here have posted for reasons best known to themselves over the years, is distressing. Having said that, the way some people regularly chuck in 'needling' terms like "sociopath" when they can't win others round to their p.o.v. via legitimate debate in arguments, esp. when they piously subscribe to the regular, excellently supportive mental health threads on here, is unacceptable & hypocritical. They seem to forget that deliberately goading others with abuse they know to be untrue, is bound to cause stress at the very least. Be kind people, life is tough enough without us fellow ITFC fans slinging sh1t at each other. |
You don't half talk sense Ryorry. I wonder what is going on 'behind the screen' in many cases on here, and can't help but sympathise with some who seemingly need to try and 'win' arguments, that are often just opinion. Perhaps its indicative of deep rooted insecurity, as some seem utterly incapable of being civil and communicating with others in a grown up manner. It's remarkable of adults really, I wish them all well nonetheless. You've been on the end of some distateful stuff yourself from where I'm sat, over the years. Completely unfairly too I might add. Echo those final sentiments of yours completely. God bless you. | ![](/images/avatars/6251.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:54 - Jan 25 with 1145 views | Swansea_Blue |
Herbivore..... on 09:03 - Jan 25 by giant_stow | While I agree about kangaroo courts on social media, Bloots had every right to publicly answer Herbivore's charge and not just keep it private. |
Sure, he's got the right. It just doesn't appear to be particularly effective. | ![](/images/avatars/1909.gif) |
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Herbivore..... on 11:54 - Jan 25 with 1135 views | Funge |
Herbivore..... on 08:56 - Jan 25 by BiGDonnie | Shame he's gone. One of the few who's been around since I started posting 18/19 years ago. Always with the Bloots username too. Hopefully he's back soon. |
Yep, Bloots is a TWTD institution. Hope he comes back. Swear Down. | ![](/images/avatars/21329.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Herbivore..... on 12:07 - Jan 25 with 1053 views | marchy |
Herbivore..... on 11:43 - Jan 25 by J2BLUE | We cannot be babysat 24/7 and unfortunately we cannot self police either as a certain group think anyone who doesn't agree with them 100% is a thicko who deserves abuse. Not sure what the answer is. |
Part of the answer is ban the sort of people who repeatedly behave that way, regardless of the longevity of their posting on here, and we've taken a step towards that today. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Herbivore..... on 12:18 - Jan 25 with 1002 views | fabian_illness | This is all very sad. We should all get along really and accept that sometimes people have different opinions. I often think the up and down arrow system can lead to trouble, rather than just ignore someone’s comments, people posting downvotes can lead to arguments. | ![](/images/avatars/16964.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
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