I just visited that thread, and Joffa was right in locking it. It wasn't going anywhere fast and was only going to degenerate into nonsense even further judging from the first handful of replies.
I'm not sure what the OP's intentions were in terms of discussion. They didn't offer any in the OP except a yes/no question regarding Broich and a "what if" he was Aussie.

To create this thread in protest is laughable and more trolling than the thread in question.

So if I PM Girt can I get Joffa b&?

-PB

I have the right to say things like that?

I really shouldn't.

You have every right to say this, but you would be a moron if you believed it to be true.

The suggestion that the fans' reaction and referee's decision is based around a player's ethnicity is intentionally inciting trouble.

THERE IS NO LEAGUE BUT NSL
THERE IS NO LEAGUE BUT NSL
BEN BUCKLEY BURN IN HELL BURN IN HELL
FRANK LOWY BURN IN HELL BURN IN HELL

Huge difference between protesting for the right to say anything, and defending what is actually said.

I know you think you're pretty funny, but I'm with you on this one. Political slogans in football are a-ok.

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Ahhhh, a political slogan... Get it out... Get it out...

So bitter polesee :lol:

-PB

I'm with paulc on this one

You're kidding right?:oops:

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Naw, princess...

If you've got a problem with the moderators, PM them directly and they will elaborate on their decision for you. If you're still not satisfied with the response you get, you can message the website Ed. But really, that's unnecessary since the forum content is at the discretion of the moderators and the topic started is intentionally inflammatory and a pointless hypothetical.

Is Paulc bitter about something? ;)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH

What a classic thread.

paulc is about to take over from Davstar with the Aliens Guy pic :lol:

-PB

+1

Most of what people write on here is off-track in my view, but unless it is really offensive (racist etc) then what's the harm in letting a thread die a 'natural' death ie when people get disinterested in it?

That said, the mods do a pretty good job, I'm just supporting the notion of free speech. I remember a fairly tasteless article heading from a 442 staff member relating to women's football, and many thought it was OK and I got shouted down by said 442 staffer for criticizing it. Apparently I had no sense of humour. But the article didn't get banned for being stupidly titled. Probably right decision too, it ran its course and eventually died off.

Wouldn't be the first or last thread to go off track Joffa!!!!!
Therefore a poor excuse.

How does banning a thread about a pointless argument have ANYTHING to do with pro-Victory bias?

Again, nonsense.

Plenty of hyptheticals talked all the time eg Washington being in an A-League team. Yet this time we allow a bunch to own the forum.

Discussions are open to all and sundry. No rules were broken in the OP.

Notice the ban on the thread on Barcelona. Whilst the call was correct note who came barging in first with six guns firing calling for a ban? It's no coincidence the Melbourne Victory supporters are at the forefront, supported by the confidence given to them by over-represented Melbourne based moderators.

Edited by paulc: 27/5/2012 08:29:51 PM

Nonsense Joffa. The rules weren't broken.

Drogba or Messi are not playing in the A-League. Broich is and the question is bonafide.

You're letting a bunch dictate the forum agenda when and where it suits them.

Please give me the contact details of 442 management.

Ask stupid, pointless questions and get stupid, pointless answers.

I locked it because not only is Broich not Australian, nor is Drogba or Messi which were two of the responses...another response was would we cap McGowan who is Australian. I had no problem with the question but within 8 responses it had in my opinion clearly gone off track and therefore locked it.

442 should change it's name to the gaffer or something. The MV bias here is incredible.

hehehe

Because it was pointless. Just like this thread. If you have a problem, message one of the mods or admin directly.

Why has the thread about if Broich was an Aussie locked? And point to the rules.

A pretty harmless question inviting debate.

Would the same have occured if it was a Melbourne Victory player we were talking about?

An explanation is in order.