13 Apr 2021 11:18:19
Hi Ed002, I hope you are well. I have just joined and great site. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the recent boycotting of social media following abuse. Do you think it is remotely possible to get a host of European clubs to collectively take a stand and if so, what are you thoughts on whether that would in reality change how people can hide behind anonymity. It feels like something has to be done however, it feels like it almost needs to be done on huge scale for this to happen. Thanks for your time,

{Ed002's Note - Social media has become a growing issue and certainly the Premier League clubs and The FA want to do more to stop the issues. Much of the responsibility must rest with the platform providers who need to do more. Some clubs do provide advice to their players over the use of social media. I am not sure a boycott of any type will help much. Some of the clubs and players have encouraged "WhatsApp" groups where just the staff and sometimes a few others will be involved.}

1.) 13 Apr 2021
13 Apr 2021 12:40:08
Thanks Ed. I agree, there seems a reluctance from the platform providers and they have become powerful in their own right so it appears it will take something considerable to shift there thinking. It’s sad how many people seem to think abuse is ok.

{Ed002's Note - I don't think there is any reluctance and the Premier League and FA will be engaging with them.}