Jim Main Knocks RWO?

[reigning premier]

Again no need to insult - makes the rest of your rant void. And no need to take it so personally. again you are coming across as a hypocrite.

Oh... The old I'm right everyone else is wrong argument.... Yes, yes, we've seen that here before.

[Wardy]

Again no need to insult - makes the rest of your rant void. And no need to take it so personally. again you are coming across as a hypocrite.

[Doctor J.]

Yawn

[Plugger46]

I'm just wondering why Jim Main thinks his opinion is more credible than any of ours? Sure he does it for a living, but it doesn't make him right.

I watch a minimum of 5 games a week (I'm pretty sure that'd be a few more than Main and other members of the media), and I never miss a Swans game.

And what is it with this notion that premiership players are all great players. There have been a truckload of duds play in premierships and just as many superstars who haven't played in a premiership.

[CureTheSane]

I think what Jim Main wrote was spot on about this website. I have been reading this site for a long time now and i have read some intelligent banter and conversations. There are a limited few who love their swans and no doubt love their football. But there is also this air o superiority amongst some of the more regular posters. I guess this thread backs up Jim Mains article and rant and i guess the truth has put a few noses out of joint, judging from such replies.

The internet does not allow for voice inflections, smiles and generally not sarcasm, and much of what some people type is misconstrued.
I don't really mind. It's the internet.
I think Jim is lacking the ability to understand that.

There is nothing wrong in being critical but when stupidity becomes the norm when some members on this site feel they have all the authority and knowledge to rubbish players and coach roos without having one iota of what happens behind close doors, then it yes Jim Main is pot on. From my readings there is an agenda with some posters, what their objective is i cannot say, but it is borderline stupidity and i am amazed at how the owners of this site allow this certain posters to do or say what they say.

I've had posts deleted and a warning once.
I've appologised numerous times for mistakes and for going too far.
I think this is a very well run board.

And in regards to comparing an online forum to banter at a pub or the footy couldn't be further from the truth. Drunken banter is forgotten at a ground or bar the next day, unfortunately the rubbish and over the top criticism of players, staff and the club is indexed for a long time online by search engines google and by hitting the search button on this site. So it's hardly an accurate comparison.

Banter (or drunken banter) is exactly the same thing as posting here.
If anything people would be less likely to put in print half of the stuff they might say at a pub.
As far as it being indexed - internet. It's going to happen.
If you don't like it, you may as well start a "shut down message boards website

Saying that it's ironic reading some posters being critical of Jim Main and even insulting him just because they cannot handle the criticism. Much of a muchness really.

You have every right to make the posts you have.
And you have been pretty thoroughly attacked for making them.
I don't view this reply as an attack, but as a reply, from a different POV.
You do, however come across as someone who is doing exactly what Jim is complaining about.
Except you are putting down people who post here, rather than players.
I don't know whether I've insulted Jim Main or not.
But I do think it's weak to allude to a website rather than being transparent.
I'm sure he would say that he is refraining so as not to give publicity to this site, and that is a weak cop out of an excuse.
You seem to have handled everyone's counter attacks here quite well. Well done.
Let's hope you stick around after the dust settles.....

[ROK Lobster]

How to derail a thread by being self-obsessed. We've seen it all before Dansi.

[CureTheSane]

I'm just wondering why Jim Main thinks his opinion is more credible than any of ours? Sure he does it for a living, but it doesn't make him right.

That answer to that question is that he has an outlet for his opinion through the media.
That's it.
His opinion in relation to all things Swans would be superior to mine, but less incisive and on the money than a lot of others here.
The only people who's opinions should be more highly regarded than others are retired footballers (within the last 10 years)

[NMWBloods]

Let's hope you stick around after the dust settles.....

If not, then I'm sure he'll be back...

[swantastic]

you are assuming that those who dont agree with you make stupid comments,and dont have a clue.

He's not the only one Wardy theres a few others on here with the same attitude.

[AnnieH]

Once again - how can a moderator be antagonistic or even try and snipe? What is your point?

So far you haven't contributed to much than your usual style. If you have nothing positive to say it's best you shut up don't you think?

That's a bit nasty .... don't you think????
He's not sniping today. You should see him when he really snipes!!

[reigning premier]

i thought that was standard fare on here..isn't that what others are doing towards Jim Main?

If I could be bothered... I'd argue it's the other way around....

[Plugger46]

The only people who's opinions should be more highly regarded than others are retired footballers (within the last 10 years)

Don't know about that one, depends who they are really. If you're talking about someone like Nathan Buckley, then sure I agree. But have a listen to people like David Schwarz and Rohan Smith - absolutely no idea.

[NMWBloods]

Once again - how can a moderator be antagonistic or even try and snipe? What is your point?

Saying you'll be back is antagonistic or sniping? How?

[swantastic]

My god can this place be filled with any more ego-centrics?

Yep theres always room for more,just take a look at my signature that says it all.

[Wardy]

Self obsessed? Isn't that what you do..i mean i don't know how calling goodes a dog is seen as being constructive and positive?

Why do you have such an issue?

You see and thats the thing - you havent been around here long enough to know what Rok or any of us are really like but too you we are all stupid and have stupid opinions all because we dont agree with you - so be it I wont be losing any sleep over it. Unless of course you are a former banned member and have come back under another name, then well I'd best keep my thoughts to myself - so lets just agree to disagree and move on - arguing with you is a few hours out of my life I will never get back and I'm not getting any younger.!