I'm cancelling my Argus subscription as from now

[kevtherev]

This is the link posted on the other thread.

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Jesus Christ,,,I heard it was on the front page of the Argus(it doesn't reach as far out as Tunbridge Wells) but I never dream't it would look like that. I just thought they would be named in the story. Not in bold letter's like that..What happened to the privacy law?...If I was Elphick I'd sue the arse off them and as for what the club thinks....Don't get me wrong, if the players in question are proved gulity then I think the club should terminate their contracts with immediate effect. But that front page is f***ing out of order.....I'm in shock!

 

[Weststander]

Whatever the facts of this case, and if these players are guilty then they should be brought to justice.

I found the Argus front page to be totally distasteful and inappropriate. Printing the (yet to be found guilty) players names is one thing, but interspersing the names with the Albion logo is just gratuitous and crass, and whoever sanctioned this vile sub-tabloid shit stirring should be sacked.

There are many young kids out there who love the albion and will see the Albion logo on the front page and ask their parents what the story is all about.

I am now happy to join the many of you on NSC who think the Argus is shit. Yes, you are right, and I will cancel my subscription from tonight.

You are spot on, regarding the Argus choice of words:
Even the London tabloids are very careful (and if they get it wrong e.g. Jo Yeates's landlord, everyone is on the them like a ton of bricks).

The Argus in effect have jumped the gun, by stating very loudly "accused" ... they really mean that the female has said that she was a victim, to the Police.

The term accused in legal process is normally reported at a later stage if and when the Police & CPS agree to formally charge.

Awfully sly journalism to make the most of this local story.


What you will miss is Naylor giving everyone a 6 to 9 out of 10 no matter how poorly they play. No loss to you.

The rag is in its last years anyway. It is accepted that small cities cannot sustain a daily paper due to the internet, and the rag will disappear.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

We stop buying national papers 10 years ago and stop buying the argus when i realised Naylor was no different to the rest. I only like FACTS not speculation as that is for the gossip girls who are always twitching the curtains.

I hope that this cost the Argus and they learn by it.

 

[Richy_Seagull]

I rarely bought the pile of shite anyway, but certainly won't from now onwards.

To name the players is one thing, and if it was done in a certain manner then I may have been able to accept it. With what they printed on the front page today I hope the club end all relations from now onwards.

 

[ArcticBlue]

This Argus is satisfying the wider society. Football fans should not forget that many many people dislike or even hate football (in part due to it's exposure) and some of those people love anything that shows football in a bad light. It's fodder for these type. I have read said paper and have little interest in what they say.

 

[Weststander]

This Argus is satisfying the wider society. Football fans should not forget that many many people dislike or even hate football (in part due to it's exposure) and some of those people love anything that shows football in a bad light. It's fodder for these type. I have read said paper and have little interest in what they say.

Don't decent newspapers save the "accused" headline until when the Police & CPS accuse defendants? Not when the Police are only interviewing witnesses/suspects.

Cheap 'journalism'.

 

[rool]

Do the argus get revenue from the links provided in newshound?

If so maybe it should be considered to suspend the links as I bet they get a substantial amount of hits as a result.

 

[Weststander]

We stop buying national papers 10 years ago and stop buying the argus when i realised Naylor was no different to the rest. I only like FACTS not speculation as that is for the gossip girls who are always twitching the curtains.

I hope that this cost the Argus and they learn by it.

Sold a few extra today with their cheap shot, but in the long term the rag is dying.

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

maybe a few ppl who shop at asda in hollingbury might like to personaly return any old copy,s of the argus to their offices
Argus House,

Crowhurst Road,

Hollingbury,

Brighton BN1 8AR
or nip along and sing em a few songs

 

[Woodchip]

Sold a few extra today with their cheap shot, but in the long term the rag is dying.

This.

Sent from my phone cause I can

 

[clippedgull]

Obviously people feel strongly about the Argus but let's not forget they fully supported the Stadium application and many good articles were written in support of it. I suppose their job is to sell newspapers.

If a paedo (suspected) had been outed in this bold fashion before his/her day in court or even a charge had been brought, would there have been this much angst? I doubt it. I'm of the thought that papers shouldn't be allowed to print peoples names before a conviction/guilty plea of any allegation.

 

[Wozza]

think we should all let Andy Naylor know how we feel on twitter

I'd imagine that he knows - and that he agrees.

 

[Hornblower]

Obviously people feel strongly about the Argus but let's not forget they fully supported the Stadium application and many good articles were written in support of it. I suppose their job is to sell newspapers.

If a paedo (suspected) had been outed in this bold fashion before his/her day in court or even a charge had been brought, would there have been this much angst? I doubt it. I'm of the thought that papers shouldn't be allowed to print peoples names before a conviction/guilty plea of any allegation.

And if the said paedo (suspected) had been a Brighton STH, would they have been able to resist using the club logo to court controversy?

 

[Elvis]

Notice how on the front page they were careful that the AMEX logo wasn't visible on the East stand! yet its OK for them to use the ALBION logo.

There highest circulation day must be a Monday!!! why the hell do they think that is!!!

IF THE CLUB DO NOT RECIEVE AN APOLOGY......THEN BAN THEM FROM THE STADIUM!

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Obviously people feel strongly about the Argus but let's not forget they fully supported the Stadium application and many good articles were written in support of it. I suppose their job is to sell newspapers.

If a paedo (suspected) had been outed in this bold fashion before his/her day in court or even a charge had been brought, would there have been this much angst? I doubt it. I'm of the thought that papers shouldn't be allowed to print peoples names before a conviction/guilty plea of any allegation.

In agreement-i have no further comment on this very unfortunate issue.

 

[Weststander]

Obviously people feel strongly about the Argus but let's not forget they fully supported the Stadium application and many good articles were written in support of it. I suppose their job is to sell newspapers.

If a paedo (suspected) had been outed in this bold fashion before his/her day in court or even a charge had been brought, would there have been this much angst? I doubt it. I'm of the thought that papers shouldn't be allowed to print peoples names before a conviction/guilty plea of any allegation.

But they made a great blunder today. Sell newspapers AT ALL COSTS? No journalistic class or ethics.

Wonder if Trimingham or Vinnicombe would have been so devious?

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

In agreement-i have no further comment on this very unfortunate issue.

did you not read the two posts above yours before you sent it ?
if a tesco employee is charged with a sexual offence in town somewhere would the argus use the whole front page to display a tesco store and the logo

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

I'd imagine that he knows - and that he agrees.

with us or them

 

[Arkwright]

I'm happy to be shot down, yes the front page is over the top but all they are doing is trying to sell papers in a climate where paper sales are down. They are just reporting on the facts in front of them there are no lies or speculation just the facts released by the police.

Is that so wrong?

 

[BHAFC_Pandapops]

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