Misogyny

[chicoazul]

I can’t directly access or crawl GrandOldTeam.com, but I can help you assess whether misogyny might be present based on:

• Observable patterns in forums like GrandOldTeam
• Known issues in online football communities
• A method for spotting misogynistic culture in digital spaces
• What you can do if you’re encountering misogyny there

If you have examples or threads you’re concerned about, you can paste anonymised excerpts and I’ll help you interpret them.

















Context: Football Forums & Misogyny








Football forums — especially those historically dominated by male voices — can develop subcultures that:

• Marginalise or mock female perspectives
• Use sexist humour or dismissive language about women in football
• Attack female journalists, pundits, referees, or fans more harshly than male counterparts
• Uphold gender stereotypes (e.g. “women don’t get football,” “she’s only there for attention,” etc.)

These patterns aren’t unique to GrandOldTeam — they appear on forums like RedCafe, RAWK, TalkSport comments, and many club-specific sites.














Signs a Forum Has a Misogyny Problem








If you’re investigating GrandOldTeam, here are red flags to look for:








1.


Disproportionate Criticism of Women

• Are female journalists, referees, or players singled out more harshly than men?
• Example: “She only got that job because she’s a woman” vs. reasoned footballing critique.

2.


Sexualised or Dismissive Language

• Posts referring to women in sexual terms, or as “birds,” “bints,” “doris,” etc.
• Jokes that reduce women to appearance, relationship to men, or emotional irrationality.

3.


Hostility Toward Female Fans

• Claims that women “ruin the atmosphere” at matches.
• Dismissive attitudes toward women posting football opinions.

4.


Exclusion or Gatekeeping

• Replies implying women shouldn’t or can’t understand the game.
• Rejection of “inclusive” club campaigns (e.g. Women’s Football Weekend or anti-abuse initiatives).

5.


Echo Chamber Defence

• Users downplaying or defending sexist content: “it’s just banter,” “snowflakes,” “PC gone mad.”

How to Check a Forum Like GrandOldTeam








You can search the forum using keywords:

• Try terms like: “female pundit,” “Alex Scott,” “women’s football,” “women at the game,” “woman ref,” “bird,” “doris,” “feminist,” “Woke,” etc.
• Look at reaction posts to Sky Sports female presenters or controversial moments involving women.

If discussions quickly turn from football analysis to gender-based criticism or mockery, that’s revealing.














What If You Spot Misogyny on GrandOldTeam?

• If you’re a member: report the post (most forums have a mod system)
• If it’s a persistent cultural issue: consider raising it with a mod/admin or via feedback
• If it’s widespread and tolerated: that’s a reflection of the moderation culture, not just users

You could also counter it constructively — share thoughtful posts that show insight and quietly challenge sexist assumptions without escalating conflict (which rarely works in forums).











If you send over some quotes you’re unsure about, I can help you break down whether they’re just sarcastic football chat or something more problematic.





Would you like to do that?

 

[Rita_Poon]

That format is painful. Well played.

 

[trueblue84]

I can’t directly access or crawl GrandOldTeam.com, but I can help you assess whether misogyny might be present based on:

• Observable patterns in forums like GrandOldTeam
• Known issues in online football communities
• A method for spotting misogynistic culture in digital spaces
• What you can do if you’re encountering misogyny there

If you have examples or threads you’re concerned about, you can paste anonymised excerpts and I’ll help you interpret them.

















Context: Football Forums & Misogyny








Football forums — especially those historically dominated by male voices — can develop subcultures that:

• Marginalise or mock female perspectives
• Use sexist humour or dismissive language about women in football
• Attack female journalists, pundits, referees, or fans more harshly than male counterparts
• Uphold gender stereotypes (e.g. “women don’t get football,” “she’s only there for attention,” etc.)

These patterns aren’t unique to GrandOldTeam — they appear on forums like RedCafe, RAWK, TalkSport comments, and many club-specific sites.














Signs a Forum Has a Misogyny Problem








If you’re investigating GrandOldTeam, here are red flags to look for:








1.


Disproportionate Criticism of Women

• Are female journalists, referees, or players singled out more harshly than men?
• Example: “She only got that job because she’s a woman” vs. reasoned footballing critique.

2.


Sexualised or Dismissive Language

• Posts referring to women in sexual terms, or as “birds,” “bints,” “doris,” etc.
• Jokes that reduce women to appearance, relationship to men, or emotional irrationality.

3.


Hostility Toward Female Fans

• Claims that women “ruin the atmosphere” at matches.
• Dismissive attitudes toward women posting football opinions.

4.


Exclusion or Gatekeeping

• Replies implying women shouldn’t or can’t understand the game.
• Rejection of “inclusive” club campaigns (e.g. Women’s Football Weekend or anti-abuse initiatives).

5.


Echo Chamber Defence

• Users downplaying or defending sexist content: “it’s just banter,” “snowflakes,” “PC gone mad.”

How to Check a Forum Like GrandOldTeam








You can search the forum using keywords:

• Try terms like: “female pundit,” “Alex Scott,” “women’s football,” “women at the game,” “woman ref,” “bird,” “doris,” “feminist,” “Woke,” etc.
• Look at reaction posts to Sky Sports female presenters or controversial moments involving women.

If discussions quickly turn from football analysis to gender-based criticism or mockery, that’s revealing.














What If You Spot Misogyny on GrandOldTeam?

• If you’re a member: report the post (most forums have a mod system)
• If it’s a persistent cultural issue: consider raising it with a mod/admin or via feedback
• If it’s widespread and tolerated: that’s a reflection of the moderation culture, not just users

You could also counter it constructively — share thoughtful posts that show insight and quietly challenge sexist assumptions without escalating conflict (which rarely works in forums).











If you send over some quotes you’re unsure about, I can help you break down whether they’re just sarcastic football chat or something more problematic.





Would you like to do that?

Current Affairs

A dedicated forum to discuss current affairs

www.grandoldteam.com

That'd be a good start. might turn chatgpt into Jordan Peterson, though.

 

[Littlesue]

I don't mind jokes but The Fit Girls thread was bad, possibly the most sexist thing I've seen on the Internet for years

 

[NeilMorepies]

While the question is valid, I think the true answer can only be determined once we find out for sure the gender and sexual bias of prominent Transfer Thread Virgins who can be the worst offenders.

 

[LostLegend]

Doris? Who the f’ is Doris?

 

[trueblue84]

We need @Sassy Colombian back. She has first-hand experience on this. She also has a directory of users' flaccid micropenises as well.

You all know who you are!

 

[chrismpw]

@chrismpw thoughts?

I'm told by the missus not to have thoughts anymore.

 

[chicoazul]

I don't mind jokes but The Fit Girls thread was bad, possibly the most sexist thing I've seen on the Internet for years

Thank you for leading the discussion and providing evidence of GOT’s misogyny.

It’s time to be better lads.

 

[Eggs]

….some of the macho discussions on here at times remind me a little of the all male Met Police WhatsApp groups published in recent investigations. Think it’s right to call them out at times.

 

[NeilMorepies]

It’s not Misogyny, it’s YOURsogyny if you have a problem with it.

 

[Kurt.]

I can’t directly access or crawl GrandOldTeam.com, but I can help you assess whether misogyny might be present based on:

• Observable patterns in forums like GrandOldTeam
• Known issues in online football communities
• A method for spotting misogynistic culture in digital spaces
• What you can do if you’re encountering misogyny there

If you have examples or threads you’re concerned about, you can paste anonymised excerpts and I’ll help you interpret them.

















Context: Football Forums & Misogyny








Football forums — especially those historically dominated by male voices — can develop subcultures that:

• Marginalise or mock female perspectives
• Use sexist humour or dismissive language about women in football
• Attack female journalists, pundits, referees, or fans more harshly than male counterparts
• Uphold gender stereotypes (e.g. “women don’t get football,” “she’s only there for attention,” etc.)

These patterns aren’t unique to GrandOldTeam — they appear on forums like RedCafe, RAWK, TalkSport comments, and many club-specific sites.














Signs a Forum Has a Misogyny Problem








If you’re investigating GrandOldTeam, here are red flags to look for:








1.


Disproportionate Criticism of Women

• Are female journalists, referees, or players singled out more harshly than men?
• Example: “She only got that job because she’s a woman” vs. reasoned footballing critique.

2.


Sexualised or Dismissive Language

• Posts referring to women in sexual terms, or as “birds,” “bints,” “doris,” etc.
• Jokes that reduce women to appearance, relationship to men, or emotional irrationality.

3.


Hostility Toward Female Fans

• Claims that women “ruin the atmosphere” at matches.
• Dismissive attitudes toward women posting football opinions.

4.


Exclusion or Gatekeeping

• Replies implying women shouldn’t or can’t understand the game.
• Rejection of “inclusive” club campaigns (e.g. Women’s Football Weekend or anti-abuse initiatives).

5.


Echo Chamber Defence

• Users downplaying or defending sexist content: “it’s just banter,” “snowflakes,” “PC gone mad.”

How to Check a Forum Like GrandOldTeam








You can search the forum using keywords:

• Try terms like: “female pundit,” “Alex Scott,” “women’s football,” “women at the game,” “woman ref,” “bird,” “doris,” “feminist,” “Woke,” etc.
• Look at reaction posts to Sky Sports female presenters or controversial moments involving women.

If discussions quickly turn from football analysis to gender-based criticism or mockery, that’s revealing.














What If You Spot Misogyny on GrandOldTeam?

• If you’re a member: report the post (most forums have a mod system)
• If it’s a persistent cultural issue: consider raising it with a mod/admin or via feedback
• If it’s widespread and tolerated: that’s a reflection of the moderation culture, not just users

You could also counter it constructively — share thoughtful posts that show insight and quietly challenge sexist assumptions without escalating conflict (which rarely works in forums).











If you send over some quotes you’re unsure about, I can help you break down whether they’re just sarcastic football chat or something more problematic.





Would you like to do that?

TLDR.

And reported

 

[Kurt.]

I don't mind jokes but The Fit Girls thread was possibly the sexiest thing I've seen on the Internet for years

Can’t argue with that

 

[Bedfordblue]

I can’t directly access or crawl GrandOldTeam.com, but I can help you assess whether misogyny might be present based on:

If you send over some quotes you’re unsure about, I can help you break down whether they’re just sarcastic football chat or something more problematic.


Would you like to do that?

Do it, do it, do it…..

 

[chicoazul]

Do it, do it, do it…..

Please sir be my guest.