Mo Gets Twitter

[grizzle]

TFC fans can be assured that Real Madrid is contractually obliged to have their No. 1 WAGs in the stands for 45 min Aug 7.7 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2120418869) from web
I must admit, I do like grass.28 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2120166537) from web
Are you happy now Red Patch?42 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2120003740) from web
Who is Ali Gerba anyway?about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2119633959) from web
Rohan told me to sign up. How's this thing work?about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2119423015) from web

http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC

Legit or not?

[billyfly]

Mo don't know Twitter

[Shway]

made by grizzle

[Pachuco]

hahaha, funny shit, but it's obviously not him

[Wagner]

Baseball Manager Tony LaRussa Sues Twitter

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gqd0f6CoYrMnmbQdeH0zrqdIVpFgD98KHBQ01

The lawsuit claims that someone created a false account under La Russa's name and posted updates, known as "tweets," that gave the false impression that the comments came from La Russa. The suit said the comments were "derogatory and demeaning" and damaged La Russa's trademark rights.

[grizzle]

made by grizzle

I can guarantee you I did not make this... I first found it from re-tweets by http://twitter.com/callitfootball who is the writer for TFC stuff in metronews.ca, but nice try.

[rocker]

the old Rosie Dimanno fake twitter was hilarious.. I like this one too.. the anchor from City TV News:

http://twitter.com/AMroczkowski

[Jay P]

this along with "brian burke" tweeting should make for some funny shit

[Steve]

If this is a fake, it was probably someone from these boards (hence the red patch comment). Just as a word of warning, if someone did this, you may get more than you bargained for (MLSE probably has a few lawyers in their employ).

[Roogsy]

:lol:

Still funny though...

[Wagner]

If this is a fake, it was probably someone from these boards (hence the red patch comment). Just as a word of warning, if someone did this, you may get more than you bargained for (MLSE probably has a few lawyers in their employ).

That's why i posted the la russa story.
he's going to set the precedent.

It could be any supporters group...NEE, Usector, RPB...

[Steve]

:lol:

Still funny though...

Oh, I agree it's funny, I'm just glad I'm not the one who did it. As Wagner said, there is precedent, and when dealing with a company (or the representative of that company) and saying things that can impact real financials (talking about a revenue generating event with false information) you can get SCREWED financially. Canada might not be big on punitive damages, but we seem to do fine with compensatory damages (and a good arguement could be made here).

[nascarguy]

maybe we can get mo to get us Cesc Fabregas ...

[grizzle]

When I first read it I thought his last update said that they would be on the FIELD, not the stands... That is why I questioned the legitimacy of it (because the other updates weren't all that bad), but yea, it's obviously fake.

[nascarguy]

That's why i posted the la russa story.
he's going to set the precedent.

It could be any supporters group...NEE, Usector, RPB...
it could be anyone it does not have to be a supporter of tfc

[grizzle]

it could be anyone it does not have to be a supporter of tfc

The "Are you happy now Red Patch?" comment seems to point to someone that reads these boards though.

[Suds]

The "Are you happy now Red Patch?" comment seems to point to someone that reads these boards though.

and someone who wants to take a shot at us ... so it's not likely an RPB member .. but then again, it could be anyone

[nascarguy]

and someone who wants to take a shot at us ... so it's not likely an RPB member .. but then again, it could be anyone
it could be the columbus crew, or the limpact

[Carts]

If you're someone famous or someone in the public eye (pro sports, on air talent) - its probably a good idea to make a bunch of twitter accounts with your name, and variations of it (using all your e-mail addresses), to avoid things like this happening...

Carts...

[Damien]

Maybe paul can find out if it's legit...

[daner90]

I would also hope that if our GM actually realizes how many pressing issues he has within the team right, that he wouldn't be on twitter posting updates allday...

[English Rachel]

lol :)

[Parkdale]

hahahaha.... WAGS>!

[FluSH]

LMAO

[elvis]

That's why i posted the la russa story.
he's going to set the precedent.

It could be any supporters group...NEE, Usector, RPB...

Yah, great move for La Russa to sue a company that doesn't make any money. What a douche bag.

There is no case to be made against Twitter or the person who posts as another individual. It's a publicity stunt by La Russa because the poster made comments about the Cardinals player that died earlier this year.

[Beach_Red]

Yah, great move for La Russa to sue a company that doesn't make any money. What a douche bag.

There is no case to be made against Twitter or the person who posts as another individual. It's a publicity stunt by La Russa because the poster made comments about the Cardinals player that died earlier this year.


What do you mean by publicity "stunt?" It is possible that because LaRussa knew the player who died he thought the phony twitter was in bad taste - and, of course, done anonymously.

LaRussa would have preferred to punch the little twat who did it the face.

[DangerRed]

Obviously not Mo. And lame. To whoever created that fake Twitter account: be funnier!

:rolleyes5:

[sully]

Bio Toronto FC Director of Soccer; first player to suit up for Rangers and Celtic

"suit up" - whoever wrote that has more of a north american sports experience..

[Suds]

Bio Toronto FC Director of Soccer; first player to suit up for Rangers and Celtic

"suit up" - whoever wrote that has more of a north american sports experience..


yeah, and I think Mo would know he played for Celtic then Rangers ... it may seem minor but I think you'd name the teams in order

geeez ... a least this person could do a little research before attempting a prank

[Raging Reggie]

45 mins of the #1'st team WAGS? You put it that way maybe the high price for these tickets is worth it. But now that Ronaldo is comming its may end up looking like a gay pride parade in the section

[sully]

45 mins of the #1'st team WAGS? You put it that way maybe the high price for these tickets is worth it. But now that Ronaldo is comming its may end up looking like a gay pride parade in the section

what's WAGS?

[AL-MO]

Wives And Girlfriends..

[Torcida]

Yah, great move for La Russa to sue a company that doesn't make any money. What a douche bag.

There is no case to be made against Twitter or the person who posts as another individual. It's a publicity stunt by La Russa because the poster made comments about the Cardinals player that died earlier this year.
Are you really that foolish?!

[elvis]

Twitter does not have a revenue source (yet) - they do NOT make any money. Do some research - you'll be surprised.

Here's one of many articles you can find on the subjet: http://weakonomics.com/2009/04/07/how-twitter-makes-money/

[elvis]

What do you mean by publicity "stunt?" It is possible that because LaRussa knew the player who died he thought the phony twitter was in bad taste - and, of course, done anonymously.

LaRussa would have preferred to punch the little twat who did it the face.

You hit the nail on the head - he filed the lawsuit not to win but to make sure everyone out there knew it wasn't him.

[nascarguy]

3:30pm - Time to call it a day. If anyone knows of a good CB tweet me. We'll get it done!about 18 hours ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2120994094) from web

[Kevvv]

10:30am - "Scouting" for grass - at Glen Abbey ;-) @TomMLSE j/k - checking prospects for TFC Academy. @mlsintoronto (as if!) about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2120994094) from web

[FluSH]

haha this is hilarious1

[Southender]

Some people have too much time on their hands.

[nascarguy]

3:30pm - Time to call it a day. If anyone knows of a good CB tweet me. We'll get it done!about 18 hours ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2120994094) from web
i told him to get kenny cooper

[Kevvv]

2:30pm - Where the hell's the server? Need to settle up, can't be late!!1! about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC/status/2120994094) from web