TheWee BlueDevil 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 ./B] I think the RST could have a done a little better with their statement IMHO.[/b] Put yourself in a Bear's shoes for 0.000000000000000000001 of a second and your "humble" opinion might just change. Well done/said RST. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutralscot 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes you have a point. It must be a 4 year living nightmare at times, but light is at the end of the tunnel hopefully. Jambos Kickback has 75,000 posts and 5.5 Million views on their Rangers thread. Incredible. To be clear, my worry is for the blogging scene - not for old firm fans. For example, rangers would be in much worse shape if it wasn't for blogs and websites - where else would journos gather their 'intelligence'? The Daily Record hotline? How would the fan's voice be as effectively heard? There is a revolution going on in Scottish football this now, with Hibs, Rangers waging war against the boards, Hearts, Killie and Aberdeen just coming out of wars with the boards. Websites and blogs are the vanguard of these. Gersnet is the recipient of many legal threats because it is on the money with the board shenanigans, and read by the people with power. Any constraints against these sites due to a few nutters posting would be a nightmare for everyone except those in power, 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 6,082 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes you have a point. It must be a 4 year living nightmare at times, but light is at the end of the tunnel hopefully. Jambos Kickback has 75,000 posts and 5.5 Million views on their Rangers thread. Incredible. To be clear, my worry is for the blogging scene - not for old firm fans. For example, rangers would be in much worse shape if it wasn't for blogs and websites - where else would journos gather their 'intelligence'? The Daily Record hotline? How would the fan's voice be as effectively heard? There is a revolution going on in Scottish football this now, with Hibs, Rangers waging war against the boards, Hearts, Killie and Aberdeen just coming out of wars with the boards. Websites and blogs are the vanguard of these. Gersnet is the recipient of many legal threats because it is on the money with the board shenanigans, and read by the people with power. Any constraints against these sites due to a few nutters posting would be a nightmare for everyone except those in power, I share your concern for the blogging scene. The main weapon being levelled is NOT the RST statement, but the Rangers Tax Case Blog. It was lionised and eulogised for two years by the usual suspects in both broadcast and print media. It was awarded the Orwell Prize. It was the constant ambient mood music to all things Rangers. Where is it now and whose mantelpiece displays the Orwell Prize? An objective appreciation of the Rangers Tax Case Blog would be a start to protecting the services provided by blogging. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutralscot 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 What did you think of it 26th of Foot? Personally I think it was given too much influence partially because it called out previous crap journalism, which leant it even more credibility. Bear in mind some of the scenarios it presented didn't materialise. It was an incredible read; ground breaking at the time. The fact the blogger remained anonymous will rankle with some people though. The legality of some of it is the contentious issue. It appeared to have garnered inside knowledge of HMRC and ranger's relationship. Has there ever been any legal challenge to it, or comment, informal or otherwise from the legal profession? Is there even a basis for a challenge? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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