Originally Posted by
griddlebone
Its bad enough having to ask people not to bitch about others in chat through the computer!I really would hate someone to get that sort of backlash in real life.x
It's not perfect, and of course it does somewhat rely on the sponsor not being the one doing the bitching! But don't sponsors have to let you guys know if something happened at a meet that crossed the line? Been ages since I read the rules on that though.
It would really depend on what was being said. If it was "Yeah, I don't really like Claire, she has nothing positive to say" that's not bad, but if it becomes "she's such a ****ing bitch and she should just **** off and die" and it is clearly making others uncomfortable, then someone should say something. Even if it is after the event.
We can't stop folk bitching (and why would we, it's great for the soul!), but if it crosses a line (which is obviously subjective) and someone feels able to say something, then they should. I'd probably go along the "that's a bit harsh... *changes subject*". I don't think it necessarily needs to become mod action (I'm all for people sorting out their own problems), but is a meet really the place to be airing your woes with folk?