Any Sexual Abuse at SUFC ?

[McNasty]

On BBC news tonight it was mentioned that 55 football clubs have reported historic sex abuse, including Matt Le Tiss commenting on his time as a youngster.

Has there been anything reported at Southend ?

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

On BBC news tonight it was mentioned that 55 football clubs have reported historic sex abuse, including Matt Le Tiss commenting on his time as a youngster.

Has there been anything reported at Southend ?

Barry Fry ****ed every single Southend fan in 1993.

 

[mattitouk]

On BBC news tonight it was mentioned that 55 football clubs have reported historic sex abuse, including Matt Le Tiss commenting on his time as a youngster.

Has there been anything reported at Southend ?

Ok...I put my hands up!....It was me!..... Back in the late 80's I did once scream at Dick Bate calling him a useless ****ing tart... (actually, it was quite a lot stronger than that, but the Shrimperzone swear filter kicks in).

Anyway, I feel its water under the bridge now, as it was a long time ago, and he has concluded to the fact that I was right! :smile:

 

[AndyT]

55 ! Jeez that's a lot! :omg:

 

[gpd]

Hey folks...can we not make light of something that is incredibly traumatic for those who were abused? It is hardly a subject ripe for "humour".

 

[McNasty]

Hey folks...can we not make light of something that is incredibly traumatic for those who were abused? It is hardly a subject ripe for "humour".

Sometimes, bloke, humour is the thing that gets people through difficult times.

We will stamp on anything offensive but , although it is a serious issue, we don't want to make the thread too morbid.

 

[mattitouk]

Think it should be moved to general football thread IMO.

At this stage (and hopefully not) its currently not a SUFC related matter. But by all means keep posting opinions.

 

[gpd]

Sometimes, bloke, humour is the thing that gets people through difficult times.

We will stamp on anything offensive but , although it is a serious issue, we don't want to make the thread too morbid.

It's a thread about the sexual abuse of minors....it IS a morbid subject that has caused the deaths of many adults and youngsters who cant handle the shame and humiliation...and you think its ok to joke? Any joke is too offensive already. What if a shrimperzone member was a victim? Or their son or daughter? (maybe not in this football environment), and they see the Mods allowing jokes to be made about situations that have ruined lives. Will you take responsibility then? Sorry...but this subject is damning on our society..not joke worthy.

 

[gpd]

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Shame on you....atrocious.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Shame on you....atrocious.

Now then, now then, let's not get carried away.

 

[mrsblue]

It's a thread about the sexual abuse of minors....it IS a morbid subject that has caused the deaths of many adults and youngsters who cant handle the shame and humiliation...and you think its ok to joke? Any joke is too offensive already. What if a shrimperzone member was a victim? Or their son or daughter? (maybe not in this football environment), and they see the Mods allowing jokes to be made about situations that have ruined lives. Will you take responsibility then? Sorry...but this subject is damning on our society..not joke worthy.

I agree with your every word.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

It's a thread about the sexual abuse of minors....it IS a morbid subject that has caused the deaths of many adults and youngsters who cant handle the shame and humiliation...and you think its ok to joke? Any joke is too offensive already. What if a shrimperzone member was a victim? Or their son or daughter? (maybe not in this football environment), and they see the Mods allowing jokes to be made about situations that have ruined lives. Will you take responsibility then? Sorry...but this subject is damning on our society..not joke worthy.

That's the thing with free speech, you might not like it but everyone has the right to voice whatever they want.
Don't try to ban it - there's a good chap.

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

gpd is absolutely right. Sexual abuse is not a subject for humour. I have never met a survivor of sexual abuse who thinks it's remotely funny or has used humour as a way of dealing with it. It's a valid subject but posters need to show a bit more responsibility for what they post and perhaps delay sending posts before rereading them and then deciding that perhaps what they have written is not worth posting.

 

[rigsby]

gpd is absolutely right. Sexual abuse is not a subject for humour. I have never met a survivor of sexual abuse who thinks it's remotely funny or has used humour as a way of dealing with it. It's a valid subject but posters need to show a bit more responsibility for what they post and perhaps delay sending posts before rereading them and then deciding that perhaps what they have written is not worth posting.

Should that apply to the Football related threads while were at it.

 

[Mick]

gpd is absolutely right. Sexual abuse is not a subject for humour. I have never met a survivor of sexual abuse who thinks it's remotely funny or has used humour as a way of dealing with it. It's a valid subject but posters need to show a bit more responsibility for what they post and perhaps delay sending posts before rereading them and then deciding that perhaps what they have written is not worth posting.

Should that apply to the Football related threads while were at it.

Feel free to do so. :winking:

 

[Tampa Blue]

That's the thing with free speech, you might not like it but everyone has the right to voice whatever they want.
Don't try to ban it - there's a good chap.

I am with gpd on this all the way and would probably get banned from SZ if I used my free speech to describe anyone who can justify any jokes or quips about such an awful subject.

My father-in-law worked in the Child Protection Unit at Rayleigh Police for many years and some of the stories that I heard would make any person cry.

Free speech comes with a moral responsibility to use it appropriately.

 

[MK Shrimper]

That's the thing with free speech, you might not like it but everyone has the right to voice whatever they want.
Don't try to ban it - there's a good chap.

It's a myth, there never has and never will be free speech in this country. Slander and libel laws exist for this very reason.

 

[MK Shrimper]

I am with gpd on this all the way and would probably get banned from SZ if I used my free speech to describe anyone who can justify any jokes or quips about such an awful subject.

My father-in-law worked in the Child Protection Unit at Rayleigh Police for many years and some of the stories that I heard would make any person cry.

Free speech comes with a moral responsibility to use it appropriately.

Well said, kids getting raped. Hilarious. :nope:

 

[Bolton Shrimper]

On BBC news tonight it was mentioned that 55 football clubs have reported historic sex abuse, including Matt Le Tiss commenting on his time as a youngster.

Has there been anything reported at Southend ?

Can anyone answer the original post and can everyone else stop banging on about unconnected thoughts on other posters morals.........................As a club are we clean or not ?

 

[rigsby]

Well said, kids getting raped. Hilarious. :nope:

Quite agree, lets stick to your approved list of hilarious humour. Like shooting dead certain people who's views you don't agree with.