Stuff article

[barryb]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/108094017/jockeys-are-coping-online-abuse-from-hurting-punters

Hmmm, interesting, putting the boot into Aussie punters.

Its very ordinary of punters to carry on like that & very disappointing to see.

[Newmarket]

Yes, agree. One reason i suppose we do not get many trainers, jockeys or drivers commenting on these sites. 

Mind you, if it affects them so much, they can change settings on social media accounts, restrict who comments

[hesi]

Not on BOAY

Constructive criticism yes, but straight out abuse, no

Please note we have a fund active, to help Maija Vance

[barryb]

9 minutes ago, Newmarket said:

Yes, agree. One reason i suppose we do not get many trainers, jockeys or drivers commenting on these sites. 

Mind you, if it affects them so much, they can change settings on social media accounts, restrict who comments

Yes, its a little bit precious as well, jockeys have been coping abuse for 50 plus years, these fellas/fellasses are not the first victims of it. whilst I deplore it, its not a new thing, just that the form of it has changed. This form is easy for them to extinguish than the guy on track hurtling  abuse 30 yrs ago.

[hesi]

2 minutes ago, barryb said:

Yes, its a little bit precious as well, jockeys have been coping abuse for 50 plus years, these fellas/fellasses are not the first victims of it. whilst I deplore it, its not a new thing, just that the form of it has changed. This form is easy for them to extinguish than the guy on track hurtling  abuse 30 yrs ago.

Yep, deplore Facebook and the lack of control that appears to exist.

At least on a site like this, abusive comments can very quickly be deleted

[JasonMc]

I also know of greyhound trainers getting abused by facebook messenger as well.

Such a sad state of affairs