April Fools

[Ian Rust]

Following ATFC's rather limp Spring Water prank this morning, I felt suitably enthused (don't worry it won't last long) to pass on a rather good April Fool I saw this morning on Twatter.

It was from Andrew Bridgen - you know, the former Conservative MP that turned into a foaming at the mouth anti-vaxxer - well, he's re-twatted a twat this morning like he often does with a bit of grift saying "The truth is slowly emerging! Where are the Legacy Media?" Thing is the twat he's forwarded is a 'news' article with the headline "WHO admits that Monkeypox is a side effect of CV mRNA Vaccines"

As this knob Bridgen passes on misinformation on a daily basis, the conundrum is;
Did he re-twat it to his followers to continue the joke?
OR
Did he forwarded it because he'd swallowed the bait, hook an all?

Link
https://x.com/ABridgen/status/1906625203842552188

[Aldershot]

Following ATFC's rather limp Spring Water prank this morning, I felt suitably enthused (don't worry it won't last long) to pass on a rather good April Fool I saw this morning on Twatter.

It was from Andrew Bridgen - you know, the former Conservative MP that turned into a foaming at the mouth anti-vaxxer - well, he's re-twatted a twat this morning like he often does with a bit of grift saying "The truth is slowly emerging! Where are the Legacy Media?" Thing is the twat he's forwarded is a 'news' article with the headline "WHO admits that Monkeypox is a side effect of CV mRNA Vaccines"

As this knob Bridgen passes on misinformation on a daily basis, the conundrum is;
Did he re-twat it to his followers to continue the joke?
OR
Did he forwarded it because he'd swallowed the bait, hook an all?

This isn't a dig at you Ian, but I'm surprised you'd be on Twitter/X in that case, as it's known to be an echo chamber for right-wing beliefs.

[redandbluescb]

I thought the Aldershot one was funny, good work from our media team.

[Mytshot]

Following ATFC's rather limp Spring Water prank this morning, I felt suitably enthused (don't worry it won't last long) to pass on a rather good April Fool I saw this morning on Twatter.

It was from Andrew Bridgen - you know, the former Conservative MP that turned into a foaming at the mouth anti-vaxxer - well, he's re-twatted a twat this morning like he often does with a bit of grift saying "The truth is slowly emerging! Where are the Legacy Media?" Thing is the twat he's forwarded is a 'news' article with the headline "WHO admits that Monkeypox is a side effect of CV mRNA Vaccines"

As this knob Bridgen passes on misinformation on a daily basis, the conundrum is;
Did he re-twat it to his followers to continue the joke?
OR
Did he forwarded it because he'd swallowed the bait, hook an all?

Link
https://x.com/ABridgen/status/1906625203842552188

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/who- ... 024-10-30/

The internet has been a godsend for the thick and gullible.

[Ian Rust]

Following ATFC's rather limp Spring Water prank this morning, I felt suitably enthused (don't worry it won't last long) to pass on a rather good April Fool I saw this morning on Twatter.

It was from Andrew Bridgen - you know, the former Conservative MP that turned into a foaming at the mouth anti-vaxxer - well, he's re-twatted a twat this morning like he often does with a bit of grift saying "The truth is slowly emerging! Where are the Legacy Media?" Thing is the twat he's forwarded is a 'news' article with the headline "WHO admits that Monkeypox is a side effect of CV mRNA Vaccines"

As this knob Bridgen passes on misinformation on a daily basis, the conundrum is;
Did he re-twat it to his followers to continue the joke?
OR
Did he forwarded it because he'd swallowed the bait, hook an all?

This isn't a dig at you Ian, but I'm surprised you'd be on Twitter/X in that case, as it's known to be an echo chamber for right-wing beliefs.

Yes its a dreadful place, full of neo-nazi's and conspiracy theorists and read by Reform voting Daily Mail readers thinking nasty thoughts whilst being polite to everybody.
I just keep an account open because I find it the fastest way to get Shots match updates when I'm not at the game and unable to listen to the commentary. That's all, no participation in the sewer.

[Ian Rust]

Following ATFC's rather limp Spring Water prank this morning, I felt suitably enthused (don't worry it won't last long) to pass on a rather good April Fool I saw this morning on Twatter.

It was from Andrew Bridgen - you know, the former Conservative MP that turned into a foaming at the mouth anti-vaxxer - well, he's re-twatted a twat this morning like he often does with a bit of grift saying "The truth is slowly emerging! Where are the Legacy Media?" Thing is the twat he's forwarded is a 'news' article with the headline "WHO admits that Monkeypox is a side effect of CV mRNA Vaccines"

As this knob Bridgen passes on misinformation on a daily basis, the conundrum is;
Did he re-twat it to his followers to continue the joke?
OR
Did he forwarded it because he'd swallowed the bait, hook an all?

Link
https://x.com/ABridgen/status/1906625203842552188

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/who- ... 024-10-30/

The internet has been a godsend for the thick and gullible.

???????????????? Are you sure you followed the thrust of my post Myshot. Perhaps you should read my post again?

[Aldershot]

Following ATFC's rather limp Spring Water prank this morning, I felt suitably enthused (don't worry it won't last long) to pass on a rather good April Fool I saw this morning on Twatter.

It was from Andrew Bridgen - you know, the former Conservative MP that turned into a foaming at the mouth anti-vaxxer - well, he's re-twatted a twat this morning like he often does with a bit of grift saying "The truth is slowly emerging! Where are the Legacy Media?" Thing is the twat he's forwarded is a 'news' article with the headline "WHO admits that Monkeypox is a side effect of CV mRNA Vaccines"

As this knob Bridgen passes on misinformation on a daily basis, the conundrum is;
Did he re-twat it to his followers to continue the joke?
OR
Did he forwarded it because he'd swallowed the bait, hook an all?

This isn't a dig at you Ian, but I'm surprised you'd be on Twitter/X in that case, as it's known to be an echo chamber for right-wing beliefs.

Yes its a dreadful place, full of neo-nazi's and conspiracy theorists and read by Reform voting Daily Mail readers thinking nasty thoughts whilst being polite to everybody.
I just keep an account open because I find it the fastest way to get Shots match updates when I'm not at the game and unable to listen to the commentary. That's all, no participation in the sewer.

I don't use social media but I'm surprised the club doesn't post on BlueSky which was considered to be a Twitter/X alternative. Apparently they have an account but haven't used it in four months. I'd assume they'd have the ability to post directly to multiple social media feeds at the same time. Perhaps something our social media team could look into improving?

[Ian Rust]

This isn't a dig at you Ian, but I'm surprised you'd be on Twitter/X in that case, as it's known to be an echo chamber for right-wing beliefs.

Yes its a dreadful place, full of neo-nazi's and conspiracy theorists and read by Reform voting Daily Mail readers thinking nasty thoughts whilst being polite to everybody.
I just keep an account open because I find it the fastest way to get Shots match updates when I'm not at the game and unable to listen to the commentary. That's all, no participation in the sewer.

I don't use social media but I'm surprised the club doesn't post on BlueSky which was considered to be a Twitter/X alternative. Apparently they have an account but haven't used it in four months. I'd assume they'd have the ability to post directly to multiple social media feeds at the same time. Perhaps something our social media team could look into improving?

Good idea Aldershot, I'd support that if proposed. Club should really get itself off of twatter.

[Turnkey]

Yes its a dreadful place, full of neo-nazi's and conspiracy theorists and read by Reform voting Daily Mail readers thinking nasty thoughts whilst being polite to everybody.
I just keep an account open because I find it the fastest way to get Shots match updates when I'm not at the game and unable to listen to the commentary. That's all, no participation in the sewer.

Actually, it’s not. With judicious use of filters and the block facilities there are loads of decent, informed accounts out there. I study military history and there are plenty of historians out there willing to engage with their followers, which is a godsend for amateurs like me. I found that blocking the words ‘Reform’ and ‘Trump’ cleaned my feed up amazingly well, yes the ads are annoying but if they vex you enough you have the option of paying to remove them. All in all, I still find it one of the most informative sources on the internet.

[Ian Rust]

Thank you Turnkey, I didn’t realise you could do this. I will try, as even though I only use for Shots updates I still get junk like posts from Bridgen and Musk.

[Tices Shot]

I thought the Aldershot one was funny, good work from our media team.

I really liked the bit about heavy snow fall at the top of Redan Hill a few weeks ago

https://x.com/OfficialShots/status/1906 ... gr%5Etweet

[supershots]

Reminds me of the one Graham Brook land posted not long after the Afterton laburnum rovers defeat about signing the long haired hypo!

[Weybourne Shot]

I thought the Aldershot one was funny, good work from our media team.

I really liked the bit about heavy snow fall at the top of Redan Hill a few weeks ago

https://x.com/OfficialShots/status/1906 ... gr%5Etweet

Let's hope AFC Fylde see the funny side of it ....

[Graham Stovold]

Following ATFC's rather limp Spring Water prank this morning, I felt suitably enthused (don't worry it won't last long) to pass on a rather good April Fool I saw this morning on Twatter.

It was from Andrew Bridgen - you know, the former Conservative MP that turned into a foaming at the mouth anti-vaxxer - well, he's re-twatted a twat this morning like he often does with a bit of grift saying "The truth is slowly emerging! Where are the Legacy Media?" Thing is the twat he's forwarded is a 'news' article with the headline "WHO admits that Monkeypox is a side effect of CV mRNA Vaccines"

As this knob Bridgen passes on misinformation on a daily basis, the conundrum is;
Did he re-twat it to his followers to continue the joke?
OR
Did he forwarded it because he'd swallowed the bait, hook an all?

Link
https://x.com/ABridgen/status/1906625203842552188

A simple google search would have told him not to post it

[Dom Sterlings Left Leg]

This isn't a dig at you Ian, but I'm surprised you'd be on Twitter/X in that case, as it's known to be an echo chamber for right-wing beliefs.

Yes its a dreadful place, full of neo-nazi's and conspiracy theorists and read by Reform voting Daily Mail readers thinking nasty thoughts whilst being polite to everybody.
I just keep an account open because I find it the fastest way to get Shots match updates when I'm not at the game and unable to listen to the commentary. That's all, no participation in the sewer.

I don't use social media but I'm surprised the club doesn't post on BlueSky which was considered to be a Twitter/X alternative. Apparently they have an account but haven't used it in four months. I'd assume they'd have the ability to post directly to multiple social media feeds at the same time. Perhaps something our social media team could look into improving?

Isn't Bluesky just twitter for ws?