Personally, for years now i have simply ignored reading these threads as i find some of your views abhorrent yet seemingly in the majority. It is not a forum dedicated to my views alone and therefore i have left it be, and for the most part the posts have been confined to the chat section where i don't have to delve as this is a RUGBY FORUM first and foremost. Many of you would do well to remember that.

Comments have now begun creep into the rugby sections of this forum and while i've turned a blind eye previously, I'm sick to the guts of seeing political comments now when i want to read about squad makeup or simply the kits for next season.

Any further political led comments (regardless of what "side" you're on) are going to result in a 3 day suspension.
Further comments within Scarlets General or General Rugby will result in a ban.

Go join a political forum if you want to discuss your views so badly.

The forum used to be a family affair (or that's what some of us thought , perhaps foolishly ) but obviously the strong arm tactics by yourself in the latest post , seems to contradict that point .

I'm not sure as to your tactics but debate and sometimes passionate debate is not a bad thing , but within 24 hrs the passion as subsided and all posters are friends again .

As Mr Chips said there is nothing going on with welsh rugby currently , so posting can encompass all types of topic .

Your Draconian response to many posters on here is so so disappointing , and I'm sure that a lot of posters will be confused by it ....Maybe you have been privately messaged by certain posters , but again your that's your business not ours ....

So what does the future hold for ordinary members , a potential ban for talking about certain topics , the sword of Damocles hanging over everyone , will ensure the end of this site , which would be a shame ......

Perhaps more frightingly you have taken it apon yourself to be become Llanelli's version of Elon musk , where political views that don't align with yours are censored......

Will we be seeing a new name ,if so can I suggest not using the title of 'X' but use 'Y' because I sense that is what most of the posters will be asking is the reason behind this strange behaviour ...

What a start for a Monday morning 

do agree with mended, if you want to talk about politics go to a politics message board.

I would think the majority of people visit this forum for news, rumours and opinions on the rugby team they support.

As stated, happy for politics threads to be kept it in the Chat Room section where people have the option to read if they choose, I certainly won't be, but if people are coming on a rugby forum to mainly post about politics then it might be best they go off to the actual Elon Musk and his platform.

Really , bilge ...I don't think so , just facts and nothing more , and by the way no one appreciates your derogatory 'chap ' statement ..cheap shots may be the norm in Kenya but they just make your comments even more innate 

To paint him as some dictator sitting on high dispensing summary judgments is farcical. 

Your example is valid and quite happy for that to be debated and people to say how they feel about it as it directly relates to the club and us as supporters.

In the 2023-24 Squad thread there's been comments about Saudi money, brexit, immigrants etc., what does any of that have to do with our squad?

I enjoy reading political content but when I want too, not when I come for rugby stuff.

Sometimes things just naturally mix and there will be instances where rugby and politics do mix.

It’s not as if you’re going to get a ban for making an odd comment. I believe these ‘bans’ will be for those who try to purposefully turn things political.

I’m hoping that posts like “I hate the oil4wales logo because of the monarchy and what it represents” will still be accepted.

It’s when you start going into detail and segwaying the thread that things need addressing.

Unlesss you had another user name before, you joined less than a year ago.

This forum is a family affair and a rather polite one exactly because no politics or swearing are allowed.

I'd refer you to Gwlad if you want to give (and receive) a dosis of either. Which is fine, just not what this site has ever been (or the last 15 years at least)

It’s oil for Wales logo if you disagree with it I suggest you protest outside their offices-and the offices of the WRU. It’s a local company supporting a local team, I bet they chose the logo not because as you say it highlights English suppression of the Welsh but because it is an emblem used by the Welsh rugby team. 

Why does everything have to have an agenda to it. 

You are like a politician,  where did I say that, you really can be quite silly at times. 

Dai - I think we can all understand your anti Oil4Wales logo stance & in my opinion you were perfectly entitled to make your comments on the new kit thread. Unfortunately Oracle - my old sparring partner - took the issue a little too far for which, let us all agree, he has some previous.

Personally I will be sad to see him go as overall I have enjoyed my banter with him. However his leaving has nothing to do with unfair or dictatorial rules just good common sense application of the rules by which we all abide. 

Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time...

I can't quite reconcile one poster with the other mind, but each to their own. I hardly post anymore and people change. The forum, for the most part, has not. I prefer it that way.

Do you actually read what is written and what you reply. 

For other politics, there is a thread in the chat room.

I don't quite agree with Steve about choosing another forum, because people sort of know each other on here and might want to chat politics. I'm a massive political anorak, but try not to bore Scarlets General with my ranting

Now I have starting posting the last few years, my view is YES, its a rugby forum, and that's why most of us joined. Despite my frustration with occasional negativity( everyone is entitled to opinion), I hugely enjoy the 2matchday experience on SF, with dissection of the game, tactics. selection, officials etc.

I will say this however, the subsidiary strands , on politics, other sports, cooking and gardening and growing are fascinating. I contribute to most of these, and have learnt a hell of a lot from other contributors here.It adds colour and brings another dimension to the forum

I think the relationship between politics and sport can become blurred  at times, particularly when there emotive issues at stake , apartheid historically was one, and playing the world cup in Qatar, another. 

Regarding "Scarlets General" however, I think its fair that we just normally stick to issues regarding Scarlets , and goodness knows we normally have enough to discuss. A "political" element on here might involve a discussion on WRU, and their handling of the game in Wales.

Finally, my final point(to divert slightly) is this. 

I totally understand when scarlets are playing emotions are sometimes at a fever pith. together with frustration.

Scarlet fever is a wonderful thing, and through it I have made friends.

Long may it continue

All those against 

All those in favour of an autocratic admin leadership (dictatorship) 
All those who don't give a stuff and are able to choose which posts they ignore / interact with 

Other voting options also available.....

Which option do you support or is the answer in the term autocratic admin leadership (dictatorship) comment. All social media sites require rules and therefore some level of policing those rules. If you ever want to see the danger of a free for all tune into Twitter sometime. In my opinion this whole issue has been blown out of all proportion and it is high time the forum returned to some form of normality. 

I'm hoping, perhaps foolishly, that the away strip will feature Owens Transport on the front!

Exactly so.....

I'm surprised that, as our main sponsor is apparently changing their name and their ethos, that our shirts do not carry their new name Green for Wales.

Having met Colin a couple of times, you couldn’t wish to meet a more fervent supporter of Wales and appreciation of Welsh qualities, having immigrated some time ago. Lovely chap.

Re Owens, every time I see an Owens vehicle whether in East Anglia, France or closer to their HQ, it is clean and being driven courteously. Not many can say the same.

Goods have to be transported and best that be done in the Owens style. iirc, they have their plans to reduce their carbon footprint and it would be highly surprising if this conscientious business didn’t deliver that on time or early, as well.

That's a very thoughtful , well scripted post Will, providing us with the conundrum regarding "association" through sponsorship.

The Saudi thing sickens me, and  therefore, has affected my appetite for premiership football.

Regarding Scarlets however, I speak as a very keen environmentalist who realises that our dependency on fossil fuels has to eliminated as soon as practically possible. 

I am happy that a future Labour government would not issue new north sea off shore oil licences.

ATM however , we are still using oil and will do, until we generate green energy alternatives,  which could take a while. In the above context I am very grateful therefore, to Oil for Wales, to remain our sponsor, until , as Will says, their contract expires. Scarlets are already battling to survive in this challenging financial climate. We have already seen three teams in England, one of which was a European champion, disappear , and I don't want Scarlets to join that number.

In west Wales, we are economically disadvantaged, so we luckily are supported by a band of loyal local sponsors,  die hard supporters and a board , that have dug deep in these pockets.

between us we are surviving, and at present, that s all that matters, so we can continue developing young players for the future .

Will die working class.

I follow and love my town which is the Scarlets. 

If you don't like this post you know the two words.

Thanks, never went away just don't post as I'm disconnected from the club down here.

The Sal.......we will win everything now x