Things that make you laugh

[amber_fluid]

I only posted this as it keeps coming up as unread and the last post was by mal, it clearly isn't.

I thought it was just me

Thanks

[Booney]

I only posted this as it keeps coming up as unread and the last post was by mal, it clearly isn't.

I thought it was just me

Thanks

Me 3.

[another grub]

North Adelaide residents complaining about the upgraded golf course and LIV golf already.
Entitled twats!

More so journalists door knocking and finding one angry resident, then creating a click bait article "Nth Adelaide residents up in arms"

bingo

[dedja]

I only posted this as it keeps coming up as unread and the last post was by mal, it clearly isn't.

Happens when someone posts, then deletes that post in a thread. The thread acts weirdly until someone else posts something … usually goes to the first post when you chose the last, and is marked as unread regardless.

[Trader]

Yes, **** with my OCD too.
What you do is read all the other threads in the general discussion board, then you can click mark all as read on that board and it will clear this individual thread for you as well.

[dedja]

… waiting for someone to post then delete it in every thread on the site to faark with everyone

[Trader]

Sounds like a wedge move...

[dedja]

just planting the seed …

[Pseudo]

Finally, a valid reason to vote for One Nation:

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-ne ... c86facf1dd

[DOC]

You would I guess have to put an excise on wine, imported beer and spirits to then remove it.

She is our Donald Trump.

[Jimmy_041]

Someone is in trouble again

‘South Australia’s number 1 sports social media site’ should be held to account

It’s disappointing to see a sporting social media page, which rides on the coat tails of women, posting misogynist content for views, Jess Adamson writes.


February 25, 2025 - 5:39PM

“Thank you, South Australia, for a record 28 days.”

That was the message posted on Facebook on Sunday night, by a local outfit boasting to be “South Australia’s number 1 sports media company for all football, cricket and community sport.”

“Great for our advertisers and football leagues who live stream and broadcast through our page to gain maximum exposure,” the post said.

“We currently have 52,667 fans. 3 years ago, the demographics of people who read our page were 80 per cent men and 20 per cent women.

“3 years later … 63.5 per cent men and 36.5 per cent women.

Our coverage of women’s sport has changed the dynamics of the page.”

I’m sure it has.

But for an outlet that claims to celebrate women in sport, a post earlier this month on their page, seemed oddly out of place.

“Friday is Valentines Day,” it read.

“We’re sure you’ve already been to the Hardware store, to pick out the “perfect gift” for the little lady in your life.

“If you’ve not picked out that perfect gift, Bunnings and Mitre 10 are still open till 9pm all week. Some perfect gifts in the photo below.”

The photo featured mops and buckets, brooms and other household cleaning items.

It’s hardly original or side-splitting humour. It’s weak, boring and old hat.

We’ve all seen way more offensive posts in our time, but that content is not necessary on a community sports page that showcases junior rising stars and their teams.

Still, some subscribers joined in the fun.

“No irons?”, Rikki asked. “Aprons would be a good seller as well.”

“No irons,” the site responded, “When they are thrown, they hurt too much.”

The page clocked up 928 new followers in a record 28 days of clicks and engagement – they dangled the bait and got exactly what they were after.

Those who voiced their opinions on the page say they were blocked and their comments deleted.

Former state league netballer now footballer Cath Quinn was among those bewildered by the post.

“When organisations like this, post disrespectful material against women, perpetuating antiquated stereo types and violence on their community page, I feel like they need some support and education,” Cath says.

“I’m a sports person, don’t define me. A lot of the women that read your publication are sports people and they’re the ones sitting on the committees, volunteering in the canteen and supporting their kids.

“I just want people to keep calling this stuff out from a place of strength.”

One follower who questioned their judgement got this online reply..

“I think it’s just a reminder that you should be doing much better around the house, with your cleaning chores.”
The SANFL contacted the site 2 weeks ago, expressing their disappointment.
“It was completely inappropriate and not reflective of our inclusive and respectful football and broader sporting community,” a spokesperson said.
The post is quite clearly a ploy to attract more clicks, more attention, more advertisers and more money in the pockets of those running the page.
Part of me would rather not bring attention to it, but this is a Facebook page followed by thousands of young men and women, boys and girls all over the state.

It’s not the place to spark misogynist debate.

Research has shown young males’ exposure to online misogyny can have an impact on their behaviour towards girls and women at school, in the workplace and in the community.

And there lies the problem.

Sport is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting gender equality and empowering young women and girls.

Female athletes are capturing unprecedented attention and recognition.

Our AFLW players, cricket, tennis, swimming, racing and soccer stars are inspiring young girls and boys across the nation.

The social media site in question is riding on the coat tails of these women, boasting to be “the biggest promoter of women’s sport in SA”.

To me, they are disingenuous and should be brought to account.

It’s not the first time they’ve been in the spotlight.

Back in 2021, the same administrators came under fire for a culturally insensitive social media post celebrating the arrival of the First Fleet.

Last year a young, former employee of the site had his Brisbane Lions membership cancelled after a vile racial attack on Adelaide Crows star, Izak Rankine.

When I contacted the Adelaide man who runs the site this week, he told me no one had taken offence to the mop and brooms post, before promptly hanging up.

He later sent me a text saying he was unwell and “won’t be making comment, while in this serious state of ill health.”

On Monday evening, the post was removed, hopefully with a lesson learned about basic community standards.

[mighty_tiger_79]

Someone is in trouble again

‘South Australia’s number 1 sports social media site’ should be held to account

It’s disappointing to see a sporting social media page, which rides on the coat tails of women, posting misogynist content for views, Jess Adamson writes.


February 25, 2025 - 5:39PM

“Thank you, South Australia, for a record 28 days.”

That was the message posted on Facebook on Sunday night, by a local outfit boasting to be “South Australia’s number 1 sports media company for all football, cricket and community sport.”

“Great for our advertisers and football leagues who live stream and broadcast through our page to gain maximum exposure,” the post said.

“We currently have 52,667 fans. 3 years ago, the demographics of people who read our page were 80 per cent men and 20 per cent women.

“3 years later … 63.5 per cent men and 36.5 per cent women.

Our coverage of women’s sport has changed the dynamics of the page.”

I’m sure it has.

But for an outlet that claims to celebrate women in sport, a post earlier this month on their page, seemed oddly out of place.

“Friday is Valentines Day,” it read.

“We’re sure you’ve already been to the Hardware store, to pick out the “perfect gift” for the little lady in your life.

“If you’ve not picked out that perfect gift, Bunnings and Mitre 10 are still open till 9pm all week. Some perfect gifts in the photo below.”

The photo featured mops and buckets, brooms and other household cleaning items.

It’s hardly original or side-splitting humour. It’s weak, boring and old hat.

We’ve all seen way more offensive posts in our time, but that content is not necessary on a community sports page that showcases junior rising stars and their teams.

Still, some subscribers joined in the fun.

“No irons?”, Rikki asked. “Aprons would be a good seller as well.”

“No irons,” the site responded, “When they are thrown, they hurt too much.”

The page clocked up 928 new followers in a record 28 days of clicks and engagement – they dangled the bait and got exactly what they were after.

Those who voiced their opinions on the page say they were blocked and their comments deleted.

Former state league netballer now footballer Cath Quinn was among those bewildered by the post.

“When organisations like this, post disrespectful material against women, perpetuating antiquated stereo types and violence on their community page, I feel like they need some support and education,” Cath says.

“I’m a sports person, don’t define me. A lot of the women that read your publication are sports people and they’re the ones sitting on the committees, volunteering in the canteen and supporting their kids.

“I just want people to keep calling this stuff out from a place of strength.”

One follower who questioned their judgement got this online reply..

“I think it’s just a reminder that you should be doing much better around the house, with your cleaning chores.”
The SANFL contacted the site 2 weeks ago, expressing their disappointment.
“It was completely inappropriate and not reflective of our inclusive and respectful football and broader sporting community,” a spokesperson said.
The post is quite clearly a ploy to attract more clicks, more attention, more advertisers and more money in the pockets of those running the page.
Part of me would rather not bring attention to it, but this is a Facebook page followed by thousands of young men and women, boys and girls all over the state.

It’s not the place to spark misogynist debate.

Research has shown young males’ exposure to online misogyny can have an impact on their behaviour towards girls and women at school, in the workplace and in the community.

And there lies the problem.

Sport is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting gender equality and empowering young women and girls.

Female athletes are capturing unprecedented attention and recognition.

Our AFLW players, cricket, tennis, swimming, racing and soccer stars are inspiring young girls and boys across the nation.

The social media site in question is riding on the coat tails of these women, boasting to be “the biggest promoter of women’s sport in SA”.

To me, they are disingenuous and should be brought to account.

It’s not the first time they’ve been in the spotlight.

Back in 2021, the same administrators came under fire for a culturally insensitive social media post celebrating the arrival of the First Fleet.

Last year a young, former employee of the site had his Brisbane Lions membership cancelled after a vile racial attack on Adelaide Crows star, Izak Rankine.

When I contacted the Adelaide man who runs the site this week, he told me no one had taken offence to the mop and brooms post, before promptly hanging up.

He later sent me a text saying he was unwell and “won’t be making comment, while in this serious state of ill health.”

On Monday evening, the post was removed, hopefully with a lesson learned about basic community standards.

Just had a look at the page and "the boss is in hospital again"

[wenchbarwer]

Clearly it's the page from which I'm banned from

[Booney]

What's it called?

[Trader]

Someone is in trouble again

But for an outlet that claims to celebrate women in sport, a post earlier this month on their page, seemed oddly out of place.

“Friday is Valentines Day,” it read.

“We’re sure you’ve already been to the Hardware store, to pick out the “perfect gift” for the little lady in your life.

“If you’ve not picked out that perfect gift, Bunnings and Mitre 10 are still open till 9pm all week. Some perfect gifts in the photo below.”

The photo featured mops and buckets, brooms and other household cleaning items.

It’s hardly original or side-splitting humour. It’s weak, boring and old hat.

We’ve all seen way more offensive posts in our time, but that content is not necessary on a community sports page that showcases junior rising stars and their teams.

Still, some subscribers joined in the fun.

“No irons?”, Rikki asked. “Aprons would be a good seller as well.”

“No irons,” the site responded, “When they are thrown, they hurt too much.”

@Jimmy_041 I don't think you should be posting misogynistic jokes in the things that make you laugh thread.

[Jimmy_041]

Clearly it's the page from which I'm banned from

I must be banned as well

Whats the site?

[wenchbarwer]

Clearly it's the page from which I'm banned from

I must be banned as well

Whats the site?

There's only one site that trumpets being number 1 all the time, and that's SA Footballer

[Footy Chick]

Clearly it's the page from which I'm banned from

Mate, you're clearly part of the elite then - welcome to the club

[wenchbarwer]

Clearly it's the page from which I'm banned from

Mate, you're clearly part of the elite then - welcome to the club

I feel quite honoured!

[wenchbarwer]

I've long found ESPN's attempt to cover the AFL as being comically inept, but the latest had me giggling like a schoolgirl.

They've broken with tradition and gone with a top 20 of things that are "must watch" in 2025. Top of the list is Bailey Sniff of the Catters.

Now, I don't know about you lot, but I don't think I'd be rating a Cotton On model that can't kick to save himself as the highlight reel of 2025, unless the viewability of said nomination has more to do with the number of grassed kicks and Instagram posts than football ability that stops you mid-beer to applaud.

I'm not linking the article as that would only encourage them further...