barryb Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesi Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Not on BOAY Constructive criticism yes, but straight out abuse, no Please note we have a fund active, to help Maija Vance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesi Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonMc Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I also know of greyhound trainers getting abused by facebook messenger as well. Such a sad state of affairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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