What is a fair suspension ?

[Deleted member 21258]

I would prefer if it wasn't ( although will accept if admin think it better) . I am happy to stand by anything that is said and the club can of course defend itself. I thought it would be helpful so any members of John O Gaunt could remove themselves from the debate. The claim is in the public domain I assure you.

Have you read the clubs social media policy ?

Your posts will not comply with it. By all means leave the club fully and then have your say, but currently you are in the wrong.

You are only making matters a lot worse and painting a picture IMHO.

I wish you well on sorting out your problem though and leave the thread.

 

[fundy]

Would like to hear the other side of the story but ban seems excessive on what you have shared with us, also seems out of character with the minor dealings Ive had with the club in the past

Are definitely a few members on here so be interesting to see if they comment

 

[Neil Grice]

Yeah agreed.

And why would you send a more colourful email to any club official.

Its not hard to see why action was taken.

Why I would think you have been given details of, but you have not posted the club version of events.

just wanted to get a view on length of suspension that's all. I understand and can accept you think the club is right and that is helpful. I am really just gauging opinion from the golfing world

 

[robinthehood]

Can an admin or OP please delete the club name references.

It is going to cause you further problems.

EDIT Your club will have a policy with regards to internet/social media usage...and you are falling foul of it.

Jeez... lighten up.... if its in court it's public info.

 

[Neil Grice]

Would like to hear the other side of the story but ban seems excessive on what you have shared with us, also seems out of character with the minor dealings Ive had with the club in the past

Are definitely a few members on here so be interesting to see if they comment

I to would welcome their view. Back to work but thanks for the comments.

 

[robinthehood]

Post no longer makes sense.

 

[Neil Grice]

Jeez... lighten up.... if its in court it's public info.

I most certainly don't want to upset anyone and really was just trying to get a sense of quantum on the length of suspension. I will leave it here and post no more

 

[robinthehood]

I most certainly don't want to upset anyone and really was just trying to get a sense of quantum on the length of suspension. I will leave it here and post no more

I was talking to DRW, you crack on mate.

 

[fundy]

I most certainly don't want to upset anyone and really was just trying to get a sense of quantum on the length of suspension. I will leave it here and post no more

No reason for you not to post anymore, just expect plenty of judgemental views at the extremes

 

[Orikoru]

I most certainly don't want to upset anyone and really was just trying to get a sense of quantum on the length of suspension. I will leave it here and post no more

You can't leave it there I'm afraid, I now have to know how the whole thing turns out. Please give us regular weekly updates until the case is concluded.

 

[Liverbirdie]

JOG on.

I think most clubs have lots of "offences" as arbitary, and never seen a list saying this offence is 1 month, this offence 3 months, this offence lifetime ban etc.

It can all differ within a club depending on who offends, friends in high places (or not), length of membership, previous behaviour etc.

 

[robinthehood]

No reason for you not to post anymore, just expect plenty of judgemental views at the extremes

Post no longer makes sense.

 

[Mandofred]

That degree of severity - can only be a dress code violation

I would "like" this comment more than once if I could.....

 

[Deleted member 21258]

I most certainly don't want to upset anyone and really was just trying to get a sense of quantum on the length of suspension. I will leave it here and post no more

I certainly wasn't suggesting that. You crack on, as me personally I couldn't careless if you say the club name or not.

Was thinking more about the fact you said you don't wish to leave the club.

 

[Rlburnside]

Nothing quite so fun alas... Was told that the club had a legal letter saying fees must be paid during lock down, I asked as a member to see the letter was told it was private and it was not being shown to members.. Ended up in a private email to the President with me suggesting that he hadn't told the truth and was now hiding (a little more colorful to be fair).

So you basically called the president a lair and used colorful language in the e- mail, not very tactful, but that length of ban seems excessive and the club would have been better to call you in again and try to resolve the matter.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

From the little bit of information that has been disclosed, I'm inclined to side with the OP., I was briefly a member there and it is a private members club and as such the OP is fully entitled to question the actions taken by the GM/Committee. We don't know the content of that exchange but assuming it was civil then the club is in the wrong to ban a member for questioning club policy.

If there is more (sinister) information about the spat that has not been disclosed then that could put a different perspective on the situation.

 

[Rlburnside]

From the little bit of information that has been disclosed, I'm inclined to side with the OP. I know JOG, I was briefly a member there and it is a private members club and as such the OP is fully entitled to question the actions taken by the GM/Committee. We don't know the content of that exchange but assuming it was civil then the club is in the wrong to ban a member for questioning club policy.

If there is more (sinister) information about the spat that has not been disclosed then that could put a different perspective on the situation.

But the op said he called the president a lair and used colorful language so why would you assume it was civil?

 

[Mandofred]

I certainly wasn't suggesting that. You crack on, as me personally I couldn't careless if you say the club name or not.

Was thinking more about the fact you said you don't wish to leave the club.

So obviously not leaving the thread.....

 

[clubchamp98]

Let’s be honest there won’t be anyone on the committee that isn’t known to the President.
If it’s about fees during lockdown that’s fine , we all have our own opinion.
But you must pick your battles and insulting the president is not wise.
But if the club are citing a legal document as justification for their actions then they should let members see it imo.
If you asked and was refused that’s poor.
Three months for a coulerful email is just ott.
But there is no excuse for your bad mouthing someone in a email.
The ban though?
They are charging you for a service that they are stopping you using, I would be surprised if that’s legal.

 

[jim8flog]

I would also go with the comment from Lord Tyrion about naming the club.

Where I play bringing the club's name in to disrepute on any form of social media would get a ban. It is in our club's rules and regulations.