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Gerry Ryan having a pop at Boards

  • 13-10-2009 08:25AM
    #1
    Villain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,959 ✭✭✭✭


    Just heard Gerry Ryan having a go at Boards, he was talking about a YouTube video that shows kids in Limerick rapping about killing a gang rival and he was saying how its crazy this can be allowed to be posted on you tube he then went on to say sites like YouTube and boards where no laws apply is a disgrace or something along those lines.

    Not sure if someone wants to contact the show to make a reply.
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  • #2
    humanji
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    I think he's just annoyed because most times he's mentioned on Boards it's quickly followed by a barrage of (accurate) abuse.


  • #3
    Villain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,959 ✭✭✭✭Villain


    Perhaps but he was a rant that gave the impression that you can post anything on Boards and no-one moderates it


  • #4
    Boston
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    Hold on, limerick gangs rapping about killing a rival? This stuff parodies itself.

    Perhaps we should invite gerry ryan to post on boards and then ban him under the dick and ass rules.


  • #5
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,306 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Villain wrote: »

    Not sure if someone wants to contact the show to make a reply.
    Might be a plan, esp if he's saying anything goes in here. Very much gives the wrong impression. Ironic given it's one of the most, if not the most heavily modded forums I've been on. Mostly for the good of the community, sometimes not so much, but on balance good. It is different to many forums and that difference should be noted wider IMHO. Many people don't sign up to forums because they assume it'll be full of spotty 14 year old geeks with nothing to contribute but abuse. Boards is different.

    Many worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.



  • #6
    Boston
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    Might have something to do with this thread. I also sent Gerry a link to 4chan claiming it was boards...


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  • #7
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,306 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Maybe :D

    Many worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.



  • #8
    tbh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,914 ✭✭✭✭tbh


    If Gerry wants to reply on thread, he can.
    If Gerry wants one of the mods to go on his show and defend the Gerry Ryan Megathread, I'll do it.

    Otherwise, he can stfu as far as I'm concerned.


  • #9
    Darragh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭Darragh


    Villain wrote: »
    Just heard Gerry Ryan having a go at Boards, he was talking about a YouTube video that shows kids in Limerick rapping about killing a gang rival and he was saying how its crazy this can be allowed to be posted on you tube he then went on to say sites like YouTube and boards where no laws apply is a disgrace or something along those lines.

    Not sure if someone wants to contact the show to make a reply.

    Meh.

    I dropped the show a line last week. No reply, even to say thanks.

    We have bigger problems to worry about than Gerry Ryan.

    Thanks for the heads up though.


  • #10
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Oh he's having a go at boards is he? He's a terrible radio personality (I use the word personality in the loosest terms here), and his overpayed ego can't handle what people genuinely think about him?

    Reminds of that utter tool John Waters ranting about blogs.


  • #11
    tbh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,914 ✭✭✭✭tbh


    Darragh wrote: »
    Meh.

    I dropped the show a line last week. .

    saying what, out of interest?


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  • #12
    Nerin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,523 ✭✭✭✭Nerin


    On a personal level he probably hates the megathread. Before irish net took off, people would just rant at people they knew if the disliked him. Now they do it were thousands of people can see and agree. On another level he could just not understand the net, which is sadly still common. /shrug. Not a big deal.


  • #13
    Aidric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Boston wrote: »
    I also sent Gerry a link to 4chan claiming it was boards...
    Lol, good work.


  • #14
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,037 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    send Degsy on his show as official spokesman for boards.ie


  • #15
    stovelid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    We're doing something right, so.


  • #16
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Damn, I'm now tuned in hoping to hear him have another go. Ugh.


  • #17
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,145 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    Darragh wrote: »
    Meh.

    We have bigger problems to worry about than Gerry Ryan.

    My prayers are with you


  • #18
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,571 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    mike65 wrote: »
    Damn, I'm now tuned in hoping to hear him have another go. Ugh.
    See? This is all about giving him the oxygen of publicity, whereas I, for one, wouldn't even give him the oxygen of oxygen.


  • #19
    WhiteWashMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,099 ✭✭✭✭WhiteWashMan


    Gerry Ryan is free to post on the ranting and raving forum.

    Of course, it is very easy to have your say on a one way medium.


  • #20
    deadhead13
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,034 ✭✭✭deadhead13


    The show will be repeated tonight at 2 o'clock. There is a weekly podcast, but I doubt this will be on it.


  • #21
    Handsome Bob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,905 ✭✭✭✭Handsome Bob


    What's he pissed off at us people from the interwebz for? :( We're not the only ones who give him abuse, after all he did get booed out of the place at the O2 for the Dunne/Poonsawat fight. The average joe thinks you're no use too Gerry! :D


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  • #22
    justsomebloke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,407 ✭✭✭✭justsomebloke


    Darragh wrote: »
    We have bigger problems to worry about than Gerry Ryan.

    what like going to award shows and turning off the lights;)


  • #23
    Boston
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    WhiteWashMan wrote: »
    Gerry Ryan is free to post on the ranting and raving forum.

    Of course, it is very easy to have your say on a one way medium.

    Kinda ironic no? Rant and Raving is as close to a one way medium* we have on boards? Gerry Ryan could post up a thread saying boards.ie is ****e and you could either agree with him or not post. That nothing against R&R, it's perfectly valid to set up a one way medium, but lets not get on a high horse about how much freedom of expression we allow compared to the traditional media.

    *Of course announcements forum is a one way medium.


  • #24
    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,946 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    Boston wrote: »
    Kinda ironic no? Rant and Raving is as close to a one way medium* we have on boards? Gerry Ryan could post up a thread saying boards.ie is ****e and you could either agree with him or not post. That nothing against R&R, it's perfectly valid to set up a one way medium, but lets not get on a high horse about how much freedom of expression we allow compared to the traditional media.

    *Of course announcements forum is a one way medium.

    They could also allow people to post in a counter rant thread about how people who think boards is **** are ****.


  • #25
    DeVore
    Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    People are turning away from traditional media which is one-way, towards media which offers them a voice. Its not particularly strange that the old media isnt happy about what the "new kids" are up to.

    At the very same time, shows like PrimeTime are on the politics forum actually interacting.

    Gerry Ryan doesnt like us? I wont be losing any sleep.

    DeV.


  • #26
    tSubh Dearg
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,555 ✭✭✭tSubh Dearg


    I am forced to listen to Gerry Ryan in work most mornings. It is rare that he does a piece on the internet and doesn't have a rant about sites like boards, facebook etc. It seems to be his favourite hobby horse at the moment.


  • #27
    Villain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,959 ✭✭✭✭Villain


    tSubh Dearg wrote: »
    I am forced to listen to Gerry Ryan in work most mornings. It is rare that he does a piece on the internet and doesn't have a rant about sites like boards, facebook etc. It seems to be his favourite hobby horse at the moment.
    That is true, just he threw Boards in with You Tube and a feuding Limerick gang video full of kids this time, a low even for Gerry imo


  • #28
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    As usual all threads started on here about him end up being a rant about what a tard he is


  • #29
    AckwelFoley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,555 ✭✭✭✭AckwelFoley


    Darragh wrote: »
    Meh.

    I dropped the show a line last week. No reply, even to say thanks.

    We have bigger problems to worry about than Gerry Ryan.

    Thanks for the heads up though.

    Gerry Ryan is a national problem.

    We complain about the amount of money we pay elected officials.

    Who pays this mans wages?

    For my licence fee id rather listen to the looped sound of a dog pissing on a wall.


  • #30
    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,495 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    snyper wrote: »
    For my licence fee id rather listen to the looped sound of a dog pissing on a wall.

    I think Todayfm have that on at the same time as G Ryan :pac:


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  • #31
    trout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,961 ✭✭✭trout


    snyper wrote: »
    For my licence fee id rather listen to the looped sound of a dog pissing on a wall.

    PM sent. Cash preferred.


  • #32
    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    DeVore wrote: »
    Gerry Ryan doesnt like us? I wont be losing any sleep.

    Being serious here, I would. Not because I'd be angry or something, but purely because I'd be giddy enough with excitement after pissing off that prick that I wouldn't be able to sleep for days.


  • #33
    WindSock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,239 ✭✭✭✭WindSock


    trout wrote: »
    PM sent. Cash preferred.


    That sounded like man pee to me. I want my money back :mad:


  • #34
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Boston wrote: »
    Kinda ironic no? Rant and Raving is as close to a one way medium* we have on boards? Gerry Ryan could post up a thread saying boards.ie is ****e and you could either agree with him or not post. That nothing against R&R, it's perfectly valid to set up a one way medium, but lets not get on a high horse about how much freedom of expression we allow compared to the traditional media.

    *Of course announcements forum is a one way medium.

    Nah, I'd delete it on sight! :P


  • #35
    randylonghorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    This is the guy who was invited to make a guest appearance during an NUI Galway Lit'n'Deb attempt to break the world record for marathon debating (a fair few years ago) as he was in Galway that day anyway.

    He did turn up, it has to be said ... then discovered that there was a fine-for-swearing policy in place (they were raising money for charity as well) so he promptly lambasted the audience with the foulest language he could think of for about 3 minutes, threw a twenty in the box, and walked away.

    Such a class act ...


  • #36
    CHD
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,956 ✭✭✭CHD


    He will prob read this. He is overweight. Alot. Hi.


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  • #37
    Sarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


    Gerry Who?


  • #38
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,655 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Villain wrote: »
    Just heard Gerry Ryan having a go at Boards, he was talking about a YouTube video that shows kids in Limerick rapping about killing a gang rival and he was saying how its crazy this can be allowed to be posted on you tube he then went on to say sites like YouTube and boards where no laws apply is a disgrace or something along those lines.
    This the man behind the "rock in a sock" and killing baby lambs furore?


  • #39
    5starpool
    Subscribers Posts: 32,864 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    I liked Jeri Ryan in Star Trek Voyager. That's who we're talking about, right?

    mmmmmm, seven of nine......


  • #40
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,145 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    5starpool wrote: »
    I liked Jeri Ryan in Star Trek Voyager. That's who we're talking about, right?

    mmmmmm, seven of nine......

    I think it's this guy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuNXEstvhZo


  • #41
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    He said the same thing when discussing that child abuse case in the UK. He said moderators weren't strict enough when it comes to bullying


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  • #42
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Don't I remember him making an absolute fool of himself while interviewing Gordon Ramsey, or am I thinking of some other plank?

    Oh yeah, t'was himself:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6cerxq4rk


    He's only got one person to blame for how people see him, and that's Gerry himself.


  • #43
    Turd Ferguson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson


    Whats with all the hostility towards the G man? Personally I think he's a fairly decent bloke. I used to listen to his show alot and I like it.


  • #44
    Boston
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    Karl Hungus wrote: »
    Don't I remember him making an absolute fool of himself while interviewing Gordon Ramsey, or am I thinking of some other plank?

    Oh yeah, t'was himself:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6cerxq4rk

    I never thought I'd be on Gordon Ramsey's side for anything but...
    Turd Ferguson wrote: »
    Whats with all the hostility towards the G man? Personally I think he's a fairly decent bloke. I used to listen to his show alot and I like it.

    You have to ask what all the hostility towards the G man is about? Seriously? Fair enough if you don't agree but do you make a habit of posting in threads without even reading the first post or title? I mean its pretty obvious the reason for the hostility is related to "Gerry Ryan having a pop at Boards". I'm not really too sure what we at boards enterprises can do to help you further sir. It may be that you genuinely lack the intelligence required to extracted information from clearly made statements. I assure you sir, its not your fault but rather down to a recent effort by our Lord and Master to recruit an ever growing community of sycophants.

    That or mayhaps you were making the beastwithtwobacks with the troll, I know not.


  • #45
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Turd Ferguson wrote: »
    Personally I think he's a fairly decent bloke. I used to listen to his show alot and I like it.

    I used to think you were cool :(


  • #46
    Rev. BlueJeans
    Closed Accounts Posts: 600 ✭✭✭Rev. BlueJeans


    You have to ask what all the hostility towards the G man is about? Seriously? Fair enough if you don't agree but do you make a habit of posting in threads without even reading the first post or title? I mean its pretty obvious the reason for the hostility is related to "Gerry Ryan having a pop at Boards". I'm not really too sure what we at boards enterprises can do to help you further sir. It may be that you genuinely lack the intelligence required to extracted information from clearly made statements. I assure you sir, its not your fault but rather down to a recent effort by our Lord and Master to recruit an ever growing community of sycophants.

    That or mayhaps you were making the beastwithtwobacks with the troll, I know not.

    I guess everyone needs a hobby :confused:


  • #47
    Boston
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    Karl Hungus wrote: »
    I used to think you were cool :(


    You'll always be cool to me karl. And one day I'll steal your username and be you...


  • #48
    Turd Ferguson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson


    Boston wrote: »
    You have to ask what all the hostility towards the G man is about? Seriously? Fair enough if you don't agree but do you make a habit of posting in threads without even reading the first post or title? I mean its pretty obvious the reason for the hostility is related to "Gerry Ryan having a pop at Boards". I'm not really too sure what we at boards enterprises can do to help you further sir. It may be that you genuinely lack the intelligence required to extracted information from clearly made statements. I assure you sir, its not your fault but rather down to a recent effort by our Lord and Master to recruit an ever growing community of sycophants.

    That or mayhaps you were making the beastwithtwobacks with the troll, I know not.

    I know why the thread was made, what I was referencing was the fact that every thread about Gerry Ryan (before he "took a pop" at boards) ended up being people slagging the guy off. Its kinda pathetic to be honest


  • #49
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    Turd Ferguson wrote: »
    I know why the thread was made, what I was referencing was the fact that every thread about Gerry Ryan (before he "took a pop" at boards) ended up being people slagging the guy off. Its kinda pathetic to be honest

    Or maybe it illustrates how a lot of people on Boards feel about Gerry Ryan.


  • #50
    Boston
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    Turd Ferguson wrote: »
    I know why the thread was made, what I was referencing was the fact that every thread about Gerry Ryan (before he "took a pop" at boards) ended up being people slagging the guy off. Its kinda pathetic to be honest

    Why not start a gerry ryan appreciation thread if you feel that strongly about it


  • #51
    Turd Ferguson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson


    Boston wrote: »
    Why not start a gerry ryan appreciation thread if you feel that strongly about it

    I would but I'd probably get banned for it :rolleyes:


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