Can't say I agree with that position any more than I'd accept casual racism or sexism; just because there is no malice behind a comment doesn't make it acceptable.

I've previously responded on Twitter to Michael Platt's use of "gay" in the derogatory ("gay weather"icon_wink.gif, lazy homophobia sadly isn't limited to RL players. That doesn't make it any more acceptable though, and like others in the public eye, players have a responsibility not to legitimise discrimination.

BTW I'm trying to make a general point rather than argue the specifics of the article contents here.

The the mistake Whitehead made is posting his comment on social media where it could potentially read by anyone. I expect the club will have made him aware of his responsibilities and to be a little more aware of how a bit of banter can suddenly become a big issue.

One thing is for certain, somebody is always offended by something nowadays so players have to be extra careful what they're posting on Twitter or FB.

See, I don't get why there's such a huge fuss over things that sound like other things.

Honestly some people get offended by anything these days


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Think Elliott's learnt a few lessons from this episode. Hopefully he'll be able to spell some words properly before he goes on social media again.

Seems that casual homophobia still widely acceptable on here then? Shall we wheel out the black jokes too and be done with it.
Well done mods.

Dearest chap, you know full well public criticism of the moderating process is in breach of the AUP. As to whether people on here are breaching other clauses of it, please feel free to PM me with an example of what you deem homophobia above and we'll discuss it.

This thread is hereby locked.