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After reading the Election Rule 10 and the Volunteer Code of Conduct I think they have disqualified him because they have been unhappy at some of his social media posts and are maybe worried about what he might post if he did get elected. In short, they do not like him so have found a way not to invite him to the party. This is easier for them than to engage with his opinions at the Hustings.

12th Sep 2025 12:09:46
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Any member of the ESG or the DTB has the absolute right to post hear on the DT website to refute these claims.

Cheers OI.

12th Sep 2025 12:07:52
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

As a proposer to Shane's candidacy, I can confirm that his latest post is correct, as I have seen copies of this correspondence complete with date stamps etc.

12th Sep 2025 12:03:02
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

Yes you can Meadow and it is short unless you want to write a lot

12th Sep 2025 11:58:19
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

Before I start the ST survey, can anyone tell me whether I can give opinions? Of is it just ticking boxes?

12th Sep 2025 11:54:50
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

“Hello, Thank you for your nomination papers for the forthcoming DTB election. We can now confirm that, following a detailed review, your nomination has been rejected because of issues in relation to Election Rule 10. This decision does not preclude you from standing in future elections. Kind regards Matthew Breach (Elections Steering Group)“

12th Sep 2025 11:54:04
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For Silk - this is what I received. No other detail, information or explanation. No hearing, no right of reply. It’s shocking treatment of a Dons Trust Member - especially one that has been working towards reconciliation for many months now and recently wrote to Matt, Angus and Michele with a note of reconciliation. None of them even acknowledged this despite it being brokered by more than one currently standing board member. This was the route they had suggested I take and I took it seriously.

There comes a time when you have to walk away from either a person or society that does not engage the way you expect they should do. If you think that the Dons Trust is doing that then walk away. Cancel your membership, ask for a refund, do not vote in the elections. The DT are very quick to crow about increasing numbers so they would also have to report and explain if the paying DT members are choosing not to renew and the reasons why.

12th Sep 2025 11:47:54
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I have not been a DT member for a number of years despite being a founder member. Whilst I sympathise about their inability to fix our financial problems they are bad at doing what they can do.

If the ESG are ethical then they would tell any disqualified candidate the reason why and to explain what can be done to ensure they will not be disqualified in the future. Whilst they can report a member has been disqualified they shouldn't disclose the reason publicly without the consent of the disqualified candidate. From his comment below I believe Shane B has not been told of why he has been disqualified. Is that correct?

12th Sep 2025 11:42:36
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

Thanks WJ - that's the point that people should be comfortable with. You don't have to like any given candidate in order to accept that they have the right to stand. Let the members decide who gets on the board, not unelected volunteers with an axe to grind. They are denying members their vote.

12th Sep 2025 11:42:27
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Rule 10 contravenes the Dons Trust Constitution.

Good luck WJ. The ESG Chair has not replied to my last email asking them to provide evidence of what PPI was shared with them, by whom and whether it's stored on Dons Trust servers. " I have evidence to confirm you made the statements and that they were untrue" GDPR naughtiness is the least of the concerns here.

12th Sep 2025 11:39:23
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I think we can start to understand just how personal the blocking of my nomination might be. For the ESG to create their own rule giving one man the power to veto a candidate because they disliked something that was posted online (not abusive or offensive, just in their opinion untrue) is something that members should be aware of and fully against.

It looks like many of us in here have a duty to be stood outside the DT hut tomorrow

12th Sep 2025 11:33:29
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

Shane, you have my guaranteed support to be able to stand for election whether I'd vote for you or not.

12th Sep 2025 11:27:30
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

The ESG has frequently in the past appealed for volunteers. If you have the time (minimal for at least 9 months of the year) and an interest in well run elections, volunteering is easy.

12th Sep 2025 11:27:08
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

BTW, don't forget that I am currently moderator in chief with the ability to close down the GB in a moment if deemed necessary.

12th Sep 2025 11:25:55
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Not a warning, just a statement of fact

Agreed Swin - no evidence has been presented to me, no right of reply or hearing was offered. Now no response or replies to emails. It's not right and needs to be resolved before the elections go ahead.

12th Sep 2025 11:25:08
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If a candidate has been blocked from standing for election using a rule which does not exist then this is a serious breach of the constitution. Those responsible need to be held accountable.

email of disappointment thrown towards the ESG Chair & Vice Chair - not that I expect to hear back from them

12th Sep 2025 11:23:57
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Planning to make myself heard at the DT hut tomorrow, but I'll probably get ejected if too persistant.

RK - I have but very rarely, since I'm surprisingly healthy (touch wood). I've always already been lying down with bigger needles, so no prospect of me reaching that condition involuntarily.

12th Sep 2025 11:20:30
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

Stuart D I agree with your moral. I have always been proudly fan owned but this iniquitous situation has changed my view. It seems there are people who have forgotten they are there to serve us. As for rule 10 - are we to assume the ESG have done a thorough background search on each and every nominee, including their social media output? I wait to see published evidence of the introduction of this rule having been correct and proper.

12th Sep 2025 11:16:07
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To block someone from one election for the reason given was daft. To have not resolved that appeal is sloppy in the least. But to carry it on, without seeking reconciliation and to try to block those who disagree is reprehensible. Not what I expect from those voted in to represent me.

OI, if at your age, you haven't had blood taken, well I'm amazed

12th Sep 2025 11:15:40
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Surrey Bob named me Dead Kite after my 2018 hospital stay. Lovely man!

Back to hospital on the 1 ST for pre op so hopefully part 2 on the cards soon

12th Sep 2025 11:14:31
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

Shhhhhhhh RK I'm cured. Don't make me relapse ;)

12th Sep 2025 11:09:25
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

Postman, they didn't have the heart to tell you that you were elected to be the Nigal Farage voodoo doll of the week

12th Sep 2025 11:08:39
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And talking of being elected "Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be." - Sydney J. Harris

You lose any fear if you become an inpatient where they take blood EVERY morning. As I can only have blood taken from one arm (fistula) my right arm resembled the Somme battlefield after my 70 days

12th Sep 2025 11:06:40
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Covis & flu jabs are a bit different from blood. They are relatively easy injection INTO the top of the arm and you can barely feel it

Rob after having at least 15 needles in me the other week in hospital don’t worry when they put it in just think of the wombles scoring another goal with franchise and clinch your fist with pride

12th Sep 2025 11:05:30
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU

REPD, as a blood donor for many years, I have no fear of needles. I still have a scar on the back of my hand from a blood donation when I was six.

12th Sep 2025 11:00:01
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU