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Regarding the increased frequency of comments regarding the 'negativity' on ToffeeWeb... It's the only Everton-related site where real discourse occurs. Love Bluekipper for a good laugh at the expense of the shite but that's as far as it goes. The official site is an embarassment; nice how you can comment with the single option of 'thumbs up', but if you you're not lapping up all that corporate shite...tough. Regardless of your take on matters regarding the club, we should all be greatful for this gem that is ToffeeWeb; thanks for all the hard graft lads. COYB
Paul Columb, Posted 18/11/2007 at 02:39:47
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Seamus Murphy
2 Posted 18/11/2007 at 12:28:02
2 Posted 18/11/2007 at 12:28:02
Well said Paul...
Robert Moore
3 Posted 18/11/2007 at 13:35:36
3 Posted 18/11/2007 at 13:35:36
True, toffeeweb is my num1 source for news
if i need to comfirm a rumour i check here first
COYB
if i need to comfirm a rumour i check here first
COYB
Neil Styles
4 Posted 18/11/2007 at 14:09:34
4 Posted 18/11/2007 at 14:09:34
Agreed, this is the only Everton site to have an honest vent. I think we as fans are entitled to moan if it needs be-its generally a good thing because if something is upset over a Blue issue, its likely that same issue is upsetting a good many Evertonians. Regarding the official site, I like many Evertonians am unhappy with the fact that you only get acceptable/happy news there. And at times its not even news, like if we have been on the recieving end of a hiding the nite before, the latest news will be ’AvdM feels hes coming back to his best’ ?!?!
Its frustrating because at the height of very serious scenarios in the Everton world (Wayne Rooney’s departure, Gravesen to Madrid etc) the official site typically says nowt-in spite of the negativity, these are issues should be addressed on our official thread.
Its frustrating because at the height of very serious scenarios in the Everton world (Wayne Rooney’s departure, Gravesen to Madrid etc) the official site typically says nowt-in spite of the negativity, these are issues should be addressed on our official thread.
Paul Okell
5 Posted 18/11/2007 at 14:12:45
5 Posted 18/11/2007 at 14:12:45
Toffeeweb is by far the best site even though there are some bitter contributors to the forum who slag off your opinion as they think theirs is right. I would much prefer if they debated their differing opinions with others rather than resorting to expletives to try to push home their points which in all honesty dont impress me so I just stop reading that comment and move onto the next one.
Tony Marsh 75% of the time makes a fairly decent comment or observation but every now and then his temper gets the better and he spews out some vitriolic comments to someone he doesnt agree with, but you can tell the man is a true blue whether you agree with everything the man says.
To me Blue Kipper is like reading the Beano, a bunch of blokes having a laugh, its like buying a tabloid like the Daily Star you read it in minutes.
The official Everton site, programmes, the Evertonian are all propaganda, telling u what you want to hear. I only check the site for information only I never read the reports or comments
Tony Marsh 75% of the time makes a fairly decent comment or observation but every now and then his temper gets the better and he spews out some vitriolic comments to someone he doesnt agree with, but you can tell the man is a true blue whether you agree with everything the man says.
To me Blue Kipper is like reading the Beano, a bunch of blokes having a laugh, its like buying a tabloid like the Daily Star you read it in minutes.
The official Everton site, programmes, the Evertonian are all propaganda, telling u what you want to hear. I only check the site for information only I never read the reports or comments
Craig Taylor
6 Posted 18/11/2007 at 16:25:02
6 Posted 18/11/2007 at 16:25:02
The official site is brilliant for what it is. Its a news related site, designed to give you up to date news on Everton fc. If you go on to skysports.com or bbc.co.uk you have a similar thing, that is news articles. There isnt anywhere you can voice opinions directly against articles.
These are just the sort of negative comments that piss a large proportion of us off. Because to slate the website is a pointless, twatish way just to have another go at the club we are all supposed to love.
This is to take nothing away from toffeeweb, yes a brilliant site but it is a different type of site with a different purpose to the official site. The two shouldnt be compared.
These are just the sort of negative comments that piss a large proportion of us off. Because to slate the website is a pointless, twatish way just to have another go at the club we are all supposed to love.
This is to take nothing away from toffeeweb, yes a brilliant site but it is a different type of site with a different purpose to the official site. The two shouldnt be compared.
Lyndon Lloyd
Editorial Team
7 Posted 18/11/2007 at 17:26:57
Editorial Team
7 Posted 18/11/2007 at 17:26:57
"ToffeeWeb is a different type of site with a different purpose to the official site. The two shouldn’t be compared."
Very true, Craig and it’s worth keeping in mind. The official site is limited in the amount of fan discourse or speculation in which it can indulge on its pages. Had old PJ given me the webmaster role at the official site I interviewed for 10 years ago, I’d be on the other side of the fence, I’m sure!
Very true, Craig and it’s worth keeping in mind. The official site is limited in the amount of fan discourse or speculation in which it can indulge on its pages. Had old PJ given me the webmaster role at the official site I interviewed for 10 years ago, I’d be on the other side of the fence, I’m sure!
Rankin Trevor
8 Posted 18/11/2007 at 17:43:28
8 Posted 18/11/2007 at 17:43:28
Toffeeweb to me seems like some bizarre Catholic sub sect which still believes that the earth is flat and mass must be said in Latin !
With Tony Marsh as Pope of course.
Don’t know about Blue Kipper but most loyalists appear to gather under the When Skies are Grey banner.
Often it’s like Monty Pythons Life of Brian on both sites....
’Are you the People’s front for Judea?’....’Feck off...we’re the People’s Judea Front...we feckin hate the People’s Front for Judea !’
With Tony Marsh as Pope of course.
Don’t know about Blue Kipper but most loyalists appear to gather under the When Skies are Grey banner.
Often it’s like Monty Pythons Life of Brian on both sites....
’Are you the People’s front for Judea?’....’Feck off...we’re the People’s Judea Front...we feckin hate the People’s Front for Judea !’
Peter Pridgeon
9 Posted 18/11/2007 at 20:24:27
9 Posted 18/11/2007 at 20:24:27
I actually hate the popular front of Judea
Splitters!!!
Splitters!!!
thommo
10 Posted 18/11/2007 at 22:32:38
10 Posted 18/11/2007 at 22:32:38
T.W. only represents the views of those that contribute.More pertiently is T.W. the vehicle of the majority fan base ? Perhaps the silent majority rule!!
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1 Posted 18/11/2007 at 08:53:50
I also really like the discourse that goes on, on this site.
Congratulations Lyndon, Michael and all others who make this a great site.
What really irks me is people who cannot take it that their opinion maybe wrong or that someone else has a differing opinion. I have said this in another thread, its is part of Scouse culture. If you do not like it then don’t put up on the site, sit tight as an observer and watch the rest of us have a go at each other.
After all its only sport.