Hey guys,
I wanted to post this as its own thread so everyone can see it. And if any of the staff can pin it, that would be great.
After meeting with the representatives from the team, they were adamant about NO cursing in chants or songs. It is a league mandate and not a club or Yankee Stadium mandate. They will be training their security guards to allow individuals to curse. Can't really stop that at a soccer match, but the league comes down hard on the club and the supporters club for group chants that include cursing, i.e. "You Suck Asshole" chants and the like. It is an issue with TV broadcasts and sponsorship opportunities.
I wanted to say this explicitly so when people are thinking about song/chant ideas, we have to keep this on the forefront of our planning. I am with you all in being disappointed with this mandate, but this is the world in which we live.
I wanted to post this as its own thread so everyone can see it. And if any of the staff can pin it, that would be great.
After meeting with the representatives from the team, they were adamant about NO cursing in chants or songs. It is a league mandate and not a club or Yankee Stadium mandate. They will be training their security guards to allow individuals to curse. Can't really stop that at a soccer match, but the league comes down hard on the club and the supporters club for group chants that include cursing, i.e. "You Suck Asshole" chants and the like. It is an issue with TV broadcasts and sponsorship opportunities.
I wanted to say this explicitly so when people are thinking about song/chant ideas, we have to keep this on the forefront of our planning. I am with you all in being disappointed with this mandate, but this is the world in which we live.