Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 25, 2017 Some guys need to lighten up a little, I know the sport is in a bad state, but the excitement over a magazine article.!!!!!!!!.It gave a lot of readers a bit of light hearted entertainment.Better than watching 6 guests at Swindon. IMO Quite agree. SS damned if they don't do investigative journalism, and when they do they are damned for it being too long, too flippant, not news worthy, picking on someone ill, etc. I suppose the critics think it makes them look big, instead of just making them look foolish over some offbeat story that gives you a laugh. Big up, and get over it. No excitement just thought the pages could have been put to better use on discussing the problems within the sport or maybe rider profiles, supporter itemsetc Could still do both, but I think the BSF has the monopoly and rights on the subject highlighted. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,378 Posted August 25, 2017 No excitement just thought the pages could have been put to better use on discussing the problems within the sport or maybe rider profiles, supporter itemsetcI think they have discussed problems in the sport but nobody in authority listens ,as with most comments made elsewhere . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted August 25, 2017 THINK you are in the minority ... we have had a great response from people who enjoyed it. I think it sums up speedway fans tbh. All a bit thick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) I think it sums up speedway fans tbh. All a bit thick. Not all of us SCB. :nono: A lot of us can see what is going on in Speedway - but we can't do anything about it - and THAT is the problem. I am staying away because of my gripe. Edited August 25, 2017 by The White Knight 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,997 Posted August 25, 2017 Not all of us SCB. :nono: A lot of us can see what is going on in Speedway - but we can't do anything about it - and THAT is the problem. I am staying away because of my gripe. You do post like someone who is a bit thick,it has to be said 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted August 25, 2017 I think it sums up speedway fans tbh. All a bit thick.Heard from someone who's been a conducter in trains, the one who checks tickets, for his 2nd year now. 90% of people are more than a bit thick.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 25, 2017 You do post like someone who is a bit thick,it has to be said Back to personal attacks I see. Trolling and Bullying is the name of your game - isn't it? It is only a minor irritation but I can live with it. I'm surprised you haven't given up after your previous rather pathetic attempts. If you are part of the intelligentsia - I will be happy to remain thick. You will note that I never called you anything that you are not in this Post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,960 Posted August 25, 2017 Back to personal attacks I see. Trolling and Bullying is the name of your game - isn't it? A bit like a 2-week journalistic attack against someone who's clearly not compos mentis, but yet is apparently lapped up by the Speedway Star readership? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted August 26, 2017 Back to personal attacks I see. Trolling and Bullying is the name of your game - isn't it? It is only a minor irritation but I can live with it. I'm surprised you haven't given up after your previous rather pathetic attempts. If you are part of the intelligentsia - I will be happy to remain thick. You will note that I never called you anything that you are not in this Post. Which would you say are worst: Personal attacks or attacking a group of nearly 2 billion plus people because of the actions of a small minority within that group?FWIW I thought Iris post was tongue in cheek but... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,997 Posted August 26, 2017 Yes,you will note i didn't actually call TWK thick.I was using his own style and saying he was like someone who is thick He doesn't like it,does he.And doesn't even recognise his own style of posting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted August 26, 2017 Is it possible that Peter Oakes was one of those initially taken in by Frankitti and is using his access to the Star to get his revenge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Is it possible that Peter Oakes was one of those initially taken in by Frankitti and is using his access to the Star to get his revenge?it certainly looks that way. Every word he has written seems to display a 'personal' element. Like a histrionic teenager trying desperately to let everyone know that 'they' are in the right. Must feel quite cathartic to have access to a magazine to 'vent' publicly. Edited August 26, 2017 by Grand Central 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted August 26, 2017 Is it possible that Peter Oakes was one of those initially taken in by Frankitti and is using his access to the Star to get his revenge? NO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted August 26, 2017 No excitement just thought the pages could have been put to better use on discussing the problems within the sport or maybe rider profiles, supporter itemsetc Rider profiles...how tedious...they do enough of those as it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted August 26, 2017 Is it possible that Peter Oakes was one of those initially taken in by Frankitti and is using his access to the Star to get his revenge? Absolutely not. Don't confuse incisive professional journalism with amateur efforts on social media. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
