General discussion about the latest news (not search related)

[stephen25000]

I don't know any of the detractors by name, but I assume Alfie meant those who rush to add their nasty comments about the mccanns at each and every opportunity.

...and what of those who launched vicious attacks on people such as Amaral, from the Mccann support ranks ?

[Robittybob1]

...and what of those who launched vicious attacks on people such as Amaral, from the Mccann support ranks ?

Some deserve it others don't.

[stephen25000]

Some deserve it others don't.

I know who deserves it.

The persons who instigated the case, then blamed others for what they did wrong.

[G-Unit]

I don't know any of the detractors by name, but I assume Alfie meant those who rush to add their nasty comments about the mccanns at each and every opportunity.

Are all the comments nasty? Is that because they say nasty things or because they disagree with the McCann's theory? Is it nasty to hold a different opinion or to remind people of the facts of the case?

[Erngath]

I know who deserves it.

The persons who instigated the case, then blamed others for what they did wrong.

I assume you mean the Mccanns deserve the vicious attacks.
They are indeed being thus attacked, each and every day.

[G-Unit]

Many's the time I've asked you a question which you have chosen not to answer but I will answer your question.  I don't believe in putting controls on the media, I just wish they were more responsible, I wish in vain of course.  I don't suppose the media collectively sets out to push the McCanns to breaking point but I don't think they care less if the net result of their actions is that one or both of them is pushed too far.  In fact, think of the mileage they could make out of a McCann breakdown, marriage break up, suicide, etc.  So many extra clicks then, more money in the bank!

So your answer to your rhetorical question is no, the media are not setting out deliberately to 'break the McCanns'.

[stephen25000]

Are all the comments nasty? Is that because they say nasty things or because they disagree with the McCann's theory? Is it nasty to hold a different opinion or to remind people of the facts of the case?

It seems the inference is, if you don't believe the McCann's story, even though an abduction has not bewen shown to have occurred, you must be a nasty person.

It really has become quite pathetic, in that respect.

[Robittybob1]

It seems the inference is, if you don't believe the McCann's story, even though an abduction has not bewen shown to have occurred, you must be a nasty person.

It really has become quite pathetic, in that respect.

Never a truer word spoken.

[stephen25000]

Never a truer word spoken.

No Rob, it was pure sarcasm.

[Erngath]

Are all the comments nasty? Is that because they say nasty things or because they disagree with the McCann's theory? Is it nasty to hold a different opinion or to remind people of the facts of the case?

No all the comments are not nasty but many of them are.
Why would I think it is nasty to hold a different opinion?
They can express their different opinion but it will not change whatever will be the final conclusion of the investigation.
Their motivation for their behaviour is beyond my ken.

[stephen25000]

No all the comments are not nasty but many of them are.
Why would I think it is nasty to hold a different opinion?
They can express their different opinion but it will not change whatever will be the final conclusion of the investigation.
Their motivation for their behaviour is beyond my ken.

I find the motivation for those who back the McCann's without hesitation, questionable.

[Alfie]

So your answer to your rhetorical question is no, the media are not setting out deliberately to 'break the McCanns'.

I hope not, but who knows? Maybe they want to make them pay for Leveson. 

[Alfie]

So your answer to your rhetorical question is no, the media are not setting out deliberately to 'break the McCanns'.

Do you think the media deliberately set out to punish Brenda Leyland and push her to breaking point?  In her case it only took a day or two, imagine the pressure of opprobrium after 10 years.  Do you think the media behaved responsibly or should it be controlled in some way to prevent further Brenda Leyland-style tragedies?

[Erngath]

I find the motivation for those who back the McCann's without hesitation, questionable.

You misunderstand. It is the motivation of the detractors who rush to comment at each and every opportunity that I question.

[stephen25000]

Do you think the media deliberately set out to punish Brenda Leyland and push her to breaking point?  In her case it only took a day or two, imagine the pressure of opprobrium after 10 years.  Do you think the media behaved responsibly or should it be controlled in some way to prevent further Brenda Leyland-style tragedies?

Brenda Leyland , was thought to be an easy target.

Why didn't Sky News let the Police investigate her first ?