Did This Bit Of Harmless Banter Deserve A £5,000 Fine, Along With Accusations Of Sexism?

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/631868/Cricket-Chris-Gayle-5000-fine-TV-presenter-live-TV

[Mamyalynne]

Well the desperation has set in and the rudeness begins.

[ummmm]

Oh dear!

[anotheoldgit]

Mamyalynne

/// Well the desperation has set in and the rudeness begins. ///

Yes I agree, calling someone silly, is being very rude.

[viv41]

Don't you get fed up of ummmm telling you you are being silly again aog?! Very annoying I should imagine ...

[Zacs-Master]

AOG, do you not think the woman had a right to be able to do her job without thinking whether she wanted to interview someone or not? i.e. do you think the sportsman should have been more professional?

[Mamyalynne]

Viv, I should imagine being called 'sill'y will prickle a bit, however we should choose our retaliatory remarks carefully and keep them in proportion.

[Mamyalynne]

'silly' - hit a wrong key ^^

[EcclesCake]

I often think it is worthwhile leaving posts to show the poster in their true colours rather than sanitising a thread.

[Islay]

I have found that with some posters they are not after a debate but to shock and start an argument!

[viv41]

But they are the most interesting posts !

[Mamyalynne]

Are they?

[viv41]

Yes !

[ummmm]

Did you, Viv, actually see the removed post before you made your catty comment? Just curious...

[Mamyalynne]

Whilst I can see the point of leaving such a comment to show what the poster is like , I am surprised that someone prefers such remarks rather than reasoned debate.


If left without so much as a comment from editorial staff it simply then looks like it is OK to post.

[viv41]

No, but I don't think my comment is 'catty' and couldn't CARE LESS if you do !! I STILL love the feisty posts and how good you and st. mamya must now feel to be able to come back on and have a go at me. Carry on, I.do.not.care. More feisty posts please, I love 'em ! Won't be reading your further comments, soz !

[jackthehat]

What is the world coming to when a chap, quite skilled at leather and willow, can't embarrass a woman doing her job on inter/national TV.....?