Haven't people been prosecuted for things that they say on Twitter?

Can't wait to see what Brown has to say about Monaghan signing for Warrington, I must admit!

I never was

I think the likes of Graham Norton and Alan Carr can say "poof" about themselves as they are gay. It doesn't give other people the right to say it. Same how one of my black friends uses the word "". Just because he is black and uses it doesn't give me the right?

I don't go shouting this about on these forums because I know the narrow minded nature of a handful of people but I'm gay and I'm offended by the long neck idiot.

Yes, because kids won't hear anything like this at school, or on the street.

I totally disagree.

Some gay blokes would object to the word 'poof' whether it was made by another gay bloke or not.

Some black guys would object to the word you used (which has been censored) whether it was made by JayZ or a white bloke.

Some English people object to the word 'pom'

Some Americans don't like being called 'Yanks'




Maybe he doesnt like you calling him a 'long necked idiot'???


But I'm sure he wont go whimpering off and start a discussion on an internet forum about it.

So because homophobic attitudes are prevalent on the street, they are acceptable in RL?

I think what he meant was it doesnt matter where you go in this world you will always see and/or hear comments that don't fit in with what you find acceptable.

I'm not sure what planet you came from but RL players don't sit around in the sheds at half time or at training sessions (or indeed nights out) drinking milk and eating ambrosia whilst discussing stamp collecting and what to bring to the local churches bring and buy fete you know.

I wouldn't be bothered if he says it with friends etc in private but the fact he's posted it on a personal twitter account what can be accessed by anyone is foolish and he shouldn't have done it.

So are we saying the RFL should be consistent in their punishments for homophobic comments or not?

So what punishment would you meet out to this Kevin Brown bloke?


Fine him?

Ban him?

Shoot him?

Force him to work on a gay switchboard for a week?


All of the above?

The RFL have set a precedent with the Cas fine, they should either ban him or fine him or both.

Leo-Latu received a 6 game ban for making a racist comment towards Kevin Penny.

I think the difference in this one is that this player hasn't directed his comments directly at one person unlike Leo Latu and the Castleford supporters towards Gareth thomas.

It's a throwaway comment (thats bordering on the ridiculous) made on his twitter page that I doubt most people on here even knew (or cared) existed this morning...

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See you later spooneryork...

That's okay then. Ever heard of the words 'role model'. Look at how kids in America try and emulate their heros by buying guns and getting into gangs.



Just a sincere apology would do.

Some people need to chill the out, it's only a joke.

I get what you're saying, but if I want 'edgey' humour, i'll buy Viz or watch stand up. If the joke was poked at you personally or on a different topic like race, you wouldn't be happy.

God I love Viz

Perhaps he shouldn't have made the comment but is it really that offensive?

Personally I think it should be forgotten. I'm just intrigued by what the RFL's reaction will be following their 'no tolerance' policy to homophobic remarks.

I agree.

However the left wing sandal wearing witch hunters will undoubtedly insist he goes and lives with a homosexual couple for a fortnight as their child and will have to sell copies of the Gay Times in Wigan town centre on a Saturday arvo dressed in a frock as a way of combatting his deep seated disgusting prejudices

Gay people wear frocks do they?