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Kieran Donaghy Wants GAA To Shut Down GAA Forums

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Replying To KillingFields:  "Very easy to simply not click on a hashtag if it's there or search for it. And you can turn off notifications if they at you and you can delete them immediately so as not to pay any attention to them"
what?

SaffronDon (Antrim) - Posts: 2558 - 19/02/2020 21:41:16    2268522

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Replying To SaffronDon:  "what?"
Social media very easy to not click on see certain hashtags or anything else if you really want to avoid something
Or block anything you dont want to see

KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3758 - 19/02/2020 23:09:17    2268534

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Replying To SaffronDon:  "what?"
Very easy not to search for specific terms and put in precautions using systems on the sites so you dont see specific threads or any abuse.
You can also shut all notifications off which can help with dealing with abuse. Also is report features which this website doesnt have but should

KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3758 - 19/02/2020 23:42:59    2268539

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Replying To eoghan6688:  "A bit hypocritical from Donaghy, given how aggressive pundits can be (even apart from Brolly)"
But the point is his name and face is behind everything he says.

blackspot91 (Limerick) - Posts: 1055 - 20/02/2020 05:00:25    2268551

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Replying To SaffronDon:  "what?"
I didn't understand it either.

lionofludesch (Down) - Posts: 475 - 20/02/2020 08:04:30    2268559

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He has a point but not everything is in black and white.
Nothing wrong with a bit of criticism, I know when i used to play some harsh words used to put the grit between my teeth to try and prove a person or 2 wrong.

No point moddly coddling people and praising them when they are not due praise. Also people on here shouldnt go to town on young lads either.
Donaghy is well used to spouting enough waffle himself in a totally lets all be freinds kind of way.

woops (Kerry) - Posts: 2073 - 20/02/2020 10:15:08    2268579

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Replying To blackspot91:  "But the point is his name and face is behind everything he says."
Because he is a public figure who benefits from all the advantages of having free open social media.

greatpoint (USA) - Posts: 440 - 20/02/2020 14:33:55    2268630

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Replying To KillingFields:  "Social media very easy to not click on see certain hashtags or anything else if you really want to avoid something
Or block anything you dont want to see"
Yes but the # and @ system means everyone who knows/follows you will see it even if you don't. The only way to avoid it is not have social media which is why you see alot of celebrities having to shut Twitter down at the first sign of trouble

Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1236 - 20/02/2020 14:56:12    2268637

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I agree with him in most of what he said. if the person couldnt hide behind there profile name it would be better

Tarismelting22 (Roscommon) - Posts: 789 - 20/02/2020 15:09:24    2268642

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A very confused argument, it is a very broad one, BTW has anyone looked at the comments sdction on the article on the link hilarious, a totally pointless article, if the comments are anything to go by.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4953 - 20/02/2020 20:27:45    2268678

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I have said it before that attacking players, coaches, managers, referee etc. on social media is not right and should be controlled. However shutting down forums (opinions) is completely way over the top. Does Kieran want a select few to control the narrative and opinions. This is the way it used to be. These select journalist are not always correct and can spew sh-t without challenge the same as anyone on a forum. Really does he wants censorship and discrimination again everyone having an opinion ? Kind of throwing out the child with the bath water.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3046 - 20/02/2020 23:12:14    2268699

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Lol, all the whinging while chasing every media opportunity going & no stranger to dishing out stuff on the field & roaring down cameras. Maybe he should appoint himself as the Internet sheriff. People are entitled to opinions & yes nobody deserves abuse, but when you put yourself in the media spotlight or a position of responsibility you have to expect criticism, especially if it goes pear shaped. A daft suggestion.

moc.dna (Galway) - Posts: 1212 - 21/02/2020 00:41:23    2268706

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Replying To Breezy:  "Yes but the # and @ system means everyone who knows/follows you will see it even if you don't. The only way to avoid it is not have social media which is why you see alot of celebrities having to shut Twitter down at the first sign of trouble"
was about to ask is he shutting down twitter too

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 21/02/2020 08:58:18    2268725

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He's right. Only answer is for players to delete their accounts: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51561987

essmac (Tyrone) - Posts: 1141 - 21/02/2020 11:38:48    2268765

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I wasn't sure reading the article if he was referring to forums and social media, or if he was conflating the latter with the former.

With regard to the former; you have to actively search out forums like this one, and if someone makes the conscious decision to do so, on their head be it. But as someone already said, these forums are generally pretty respectful, or at least informed, when we're talking about individuals. Though I can't speak to other forums that may exist on a county by county basis, or what's on reddit etc.

As regards to the latter, social media, I am not the one to ask, because personally I see no reason to be on twitter, facebook, etc. etc. etc. I was once, but got absolutely bored by the utter tripe you'd see constantly popping up and came to the decision that life is too short to allow every idiot in the world direct access to my mental health, such as it is after a life of supporting Galway hurling. Banning it isn't the answer, not least because that's not the GAA's role. Rather more education on social media and how to handle it; something I feel most youth would benefit from given the increasing numbers of studies that are showing it does just as much harm as good to young minds.

festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3148 - 21/02/2020 16:59:19    2268838

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Replying To essmac:  "He's right. Only answer is for players to delete their accounts: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51561987"
Makes sense, especially when you read what some of them have to say.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4953 - 21/02/2020 22:27:13    2268910

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He has a point about how difficult criticism can be to take, but to shut down forums is a bit over the top.
I would say that players do take criticism to heart and a lot of what is written, (the majority possibly), is written by people who haven't a clue what they are talking about, so they should bear this in mind when they read some of the drivel.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 21/02/2020 23:10:45    2268915

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Replying To festinog:  "I wasn't sure reading the article if he was referring to forums and social media, or if he was conflating the latter with the former.

With regard to the former; you have to actively search out forums like this one, and if someone makes the conscious decision to do so, on their head be it. But as someone already said, these forums are generally pretty respectful, or at least informed, when we're talking about individuals. Though I can't speak to other forums that may exist on a county by county basis, or what's on reddit etc.

As regards to the latter, social media, I am not the one to ask, because personally I see no reason to be on twitter, facebook, etc. etc. etc. I was once, but got absolutely bored by the utter tripe you'd see constantly popping up and came to the decision that life is too short to allow every idiot in the world direct access to my mental health, such as it is after a life of supporting Galway hurling. Banning it isn't the answer, not least because that's not the GAA's role. Rather more education on social media and how to handle it; something I feel most youth would benefit from given the increasing numbers of studies that are showing it does just as much harm as good to young minds."
Excellent post. It kind of reminds me of what Stephen Fry said about that orange buffoon Trump. He's obviously far from the brightest bulb in the box, but what he thrives on is people talking about him so what we should do is stop talking about him. Banning or outlawing these forums simply won't work, so the answer is ignore them. Stop talking about them.....

Hoofhearted (Australia) - Posts: 49 - 22/02/2020 00:41:22    2268925

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I missed a shot in a county semi final a couple of years ago, my father said that he heard a lad in the pub that night saying I hadn't got the composure and was like a rabbit in the headlights when I got the ball.
The same has spent his life as one of the finest players on the ditch. Knew it all, every day. Was also the best referee, manager, etc on the ditch to boot.
The best thing players do is ignore such tools.

StoreysTash (Wexford) - Posts: 1834 - 22/02/2020 14:19:27    2268987

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "I missed a shot in a county semi final a couple of years ago, my father said that he heard a lad in the pub that night saying I hadn't got the composure and was like a rabbit in the headlights when I got the ball.
The same has spent his life as one of the finest players on the ditch. Knew it all, every day. Was also the best referee, manager, etc on the ditch to boot.
The best thing players do is ignore such tools."
Difference is his Dad could see who was saying it where as the annominity of some social media can be a problem

Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1236 - 22/02/2020 15:40:54    2269016

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