I think there's an interesting discussion to be had about 'the pile-on', as experienced across Woof, Twitter and Facebook with Billy Gowers last night. Especially in the context of everybody watching from home and not having their usual outlets.
For me, I would definitely have been classified as part of the Pile-On, both here and on twitter (I don't use the Facebook groups). I feel that I have every right to criticise an individual player for a significant mistake, but regret my comments re: immediate delisting.
IMO Woof and my personal Twitter are safe spaces. I am not followed by any players and I doubt they read woof (and if they do, I really don't think they should). The only way that I can imagine my comments are seen is by the players individually searching their own names (which again, I don't think they should be doing). Regardless, I had made a pact with myself to be positive about our players online this year to try and contribute to a more positive online environment overall - I broke this pact last night.
The line for me is drawn under any tagging of players, commenting or replying to their personal social media posts or direct messaging them. That is putting your negative views in a place where the players cannot avoid them, and the potential impact is much greater.
What are your views on the Pile-On, and criticism online?