Silence or Applause as a mark of respect?

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  1. Geo

    GeorgeRobledo Well-Known Member

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    #1 GeorgeRobledo, Nov 17, 2011
    Personally still prefer the minutes silence..
     
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    #2 RichK, Nov 17, 2011
    I prefer silence too.
     
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    #3 Gordon Owen, Nov 17, 2011
    Depends, military people killed in battles then it should be silence. Former players, managers of the club then applause for their time at Oakwell.
     
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    #4 Jack Tatty, Nov 17, 2011
    Silence is more respectful but it should be down to the family of another fallen hero.
     
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    #5 Sheriff, Nov 17, 2011
    I prefer silence, but I also prefer applause to a silence that would have a high chance of being ruined by a few mindless idiots for whatever reason (e.g. a rival club's fans,etc).


    The only exception to this is if they actually go ahead with the minute's silence when Thatcher dies, in which case I hope it's the loudest and most abusive 60seconds in history.
     
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    #6 RichK, Nov 17, 2011
    They wouldn't dare at Oakwell. Would they?
     
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    #7 MarioKempes, Nov 17, 2011
    It would be the worst minutes silence in history if they did.
     
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    #8 Archey, Nov 17, 2011
    The only trouble with a minute's silence is

    that you get some idiot shouting, then someone else telling them to 'shut the fúck up', then someone's phone goes off, and before you know it, you've got a chorus of boo's like we did before the Chelsea game when we had a minutes silence for something (wasn't it Derek Dooley's passing).

    With a minute's applause, all the idiots get drowned out.
     
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    #9 DanT, Nov 17, 2011
    It will definitely be a minutes applause at Oakwell when Thatcher dies, though i'm not sure there'll be much sadness felt
     
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    #10 dreamboy3000, Nov 17, 2011
    So do I. It's much more respectful. You get an applause everywhere from players coming out of the tunnel, a goal being scored, to going to the theatre or a concert. At least with a minute silence it stands out more.
     
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    #11 MrsHallsToffeerolls, Nov 17, 2011
    Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
     
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    #12 Dyson, Nov 17, 2011
    Minutes silence, purely for the 'UUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS' when it finishes. Still get a tingle down mi spine whenever it happens.
     
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    #13 Xerxes, Nov 17, 2011
    Silence. Full Stop
     
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    #14 Tyketanic, Nov 17, 2011
    I always think that a minutes applause is used when a club doesn't expect opposition fans to respect a silence. Thus I always find it a little derogatory and false compared to setting aside a minute to contemplating someone's passing.
    It's like saying, this persons passing should be respected but we know you won't agree...
     
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    #15 Eaststand Lower, Nov 17, 2011
    Silence
     
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    #16 Dragon Tyke, Nov 17, 2011
    you have hit the nail on the head mate... silence is THE only way to show respect

    when I pass away I want all the BBS to honor me by having a minutes showing of the Arse on the town hall steps.
     
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    #17 RLRed, Nov 17, 2011
    this ^^^^^^
     
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    #18 pilleyphil 2u, Nov 17, 2011
    Silence shows respect did at Brighton.
     
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    #19 Jack Tatty, Nov 17, 2011
    Anyone who heckles during a minutes silence should be ejected from the ground

    Especially when remembering those killed whilst serving for our armed forces.
     
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    #20 Marlon, Nov 17, 2011
    fancy dress, party poppers. vuvazela conga, bring it on
     
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