Player boycott in Australia

[Forest Green Bluebird]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62301091

Nothing against the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.2.S+ community at all, but all this 'pride' stuff is O.T.T.I.M.H.O

[splott parker]

Re: Player boycott in Australia

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62301091

Nothing against the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.2.S+ community at all, but all this 'pride' stuff is O.T.T.I.M.H.O

Did you work at Bletchley Park?:hehe:

[Forest Green Bluebird]

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Did you work at Bletchley Park?:hehe:

:thumbup:

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62301091

Nothing against the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.2.S+ community at all, but all this 'pride' stuff is O.T.T.I.M.H.O

If 7 players won't play because of their issues against that community, it probably isn't OTT.

[Colin'sReversibleHat]

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Incredibly daft boycotting a game over a rainbow stripe on the jersey though isn't it, that's far more over the top than the jersey itself.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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Debate on message boards usually and predictably end up being polarised with those 'for' arguing against those 'against' - but sometimes I appreciate both sides of the fence. On the one hand, is it that big a problem to simply wear the colours on the shirt for one match and indicate inclusivity for all..... but, on the other hand, should players simply have to go along with any campaign thrust upon them, whether it be BLM (which arguably mixed a message with an official entity), LGBT, wearing poppies woven into their shirts etc?
For my part, I don't like to see the military marching in and around grounds at events. The military of any country are there to do the bidding of the politicians and may become involved in illegal invasions and other nefarious activities if commanded to do so. Not a popular view perhaps, I grant you.

[Forest Green Bluebird]

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Incredibly daft boycotting a game over a rainbow stripe on the jersey though isn't it, that's far more over the top than the jersey itself.

Not if their religion or sexuality makes them feel uncomfortable.

[Forest Green Bluebird]

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If 7 players won't play because of their issues against that community, it probably isn't OTT.

I think you agree with my sentiment then.

[Wales-Bales]

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If 7 players won't play because of their issues against that community, it probably isn't OTT.

Manly players at fault then?

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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As far as I'm concerned there are never enough opportunities to demonstrate that discrimination is unacceptable.

[WJ99mobile]

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What else do you suggest then?

Its a token gesture that probably will help and miles better than what we do in other sectors like positive discrimination

Couple of colours on a shirt hurts nobody and can only help.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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These people who use the religious clause I wish would be more up front

Basically they don't like puffs because their priest or vicar or leader said God didn't like them either

I don't think there is anything more to it than that

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62301091

Nothing against the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.2.S+ community at all, but all this 'pride' stuff is O.T.T.I.M.H.O

A bloke I know is always going on about this pride stuff and how it gets on his nerves

The worst thing , for him , is the annual gay pride march in Cardiff

I told him to avoid Cardiff on that day

[Bluebirds over Galway]

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I think it's about being told what to do rather than choose yourself. If I came in to work tomorrow and the company made us wear a Hi-Viz with a rainbow on, I wouldn't be happy but if they made it optional, I would wear one, probably just me being pedantic.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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Not if their religion or sexuality makes them feel uncomfortable.

F*ck their religion and why would their sexuality make them feel uncomfortable? If you're comfortable with your sexuality why would wearing a f*cking rainbow freak anyone out? If you're comfortable in your forgiving gods, why would any of this stuff be challenging? If you're confident in your gods and where you prefer to shove your d*cks, why is any of this an issue? People kill themselves or get killed because of these prejudices. How anyone has a problem supporting basic human rights is beyond me.