[Crimson Dynamo]

British pub chain JD Wetherspoon has deleted all of its social media profiles, with chairman Tim Martin citing the "current bad publicity surrounding social media, including the trolling of MPs and others" as one of the reasons behind the move.

He added that recent concerns regarding the misuse of personal data following the Facebook scandal and the addictive nature of social media, had influenced its decision.

The outspoken pub boss said he did not believe that closing down the Twitter and Facebook accounts, which had 44,000 and 100,000 followers, respectively, would have any affect on the business "whatsoever".




https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business...sinesses-call/

[Nicky91]

''thank you for being a loyal wetherspoon customer- we hope to see you in your local pub soon''

[Crimson Dynamo]

Good for Spoons and i think more companies will follow

pointless non-core activity

[MB.]

Given his vocal Brexit stance, Tim Martin wanting his company to go back to the Dark Ages isn't a massive surprise

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by MB.

Given his vocal Brexit stance, Tim Martin wanting his company to go back to the Dark Ages isn't a massive surprise

i am sure when he looks at his bank balance later today he will give a little smile and not give a fck

can you do that?

[Babayaro.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

i am sure when he looks at his bank balance later today he will give a little smile and not give a fck

can you do that?

I hate it when you're like this

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Babayaro.

I hate it when you're like this

Its easy to take cheap shots at shots at someone who employs thousands and works twice as hard as you ever will



dead easy

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Its easy to take cheap shots at shots at someone who employs thousands and works twice as hard as you ever will



dead easy

Yeah but he has the wrong opinion about a country's involvement in a trade agreement, so he's obviously nasty and evil.

[Tom4784]

He's an idiot if he doesn't think ignoring Social Media won't affect his business. Most companies don't create profiles on those sites for funsies, they do it because they have a proven positive affect on businesses when used well.

He just sounds like a remnant of a bygone era screaming at the tide of change and expecting it to stop.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

He's an idiot if he doesn't think ignoring Social Media won't affect his business. Most companies don't create profiles on those sites for funsies, they do it because they have a proven positive affect on businesses when used well.

He just sounds like a remnant of a bygone era screaming at the tide of change and expecting it to stop.

Basically this, a business that doesn't promote themselves on the Internet (especially on Social Media) will find it harder to get their name out to the general public nowadays as people will just go with the latest trends off Social Media.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Basically this, a business that doesn't promote themselves on the Internet (especially on Social Media) will find it harder to get their name out to the general public nowadays as people will just go with the latest trends off Social Media.

Yeah, everyone I knew discovered Wetherspoons when its cheap food was trending on Twitter.

[bots]

it's a business decision, who honestly gives a fig. A pub chain as a business doesn't need social media to succeed.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

it's a business decision, who honestly gives a fig. A pub chain as a business doesn't need social media to succeed.

yep and he is right to be wary about security

he has shown he knows a lot more than most about business and most likely will do so again

[Beso]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

it's a business decision, who honestly gives a fig. A pub chain as a business doesn't need social media to succeed.

Cheap booze, horsemeat and tattered carpets is all weatherspoons needs

[Oliver_W]

"It's becoming increasingly obvious that people spend too much time on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and struggle to control the compulsion.

Thank goodness Wetherspoon don't provide anything which causes people to waste time, and may struggle to control their need for.

[Withano]

Why we all acting like they wont be back lol?

[Denver]

Surely they will be out of pocket? People are not gonna pop in each morning to see if they have any special offers

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Adam.

Surely they will be out of pocket? People are not gonna pop in each morning to see if they have any special offers

Aren't there usually boards outside? Anyway, it's not like anything there is particularly expensive; if I went in there thinking there was a deal on chilli nachos and beer, but it was actually tomorrow and full price today, I wouldn't be too out of pocket. Either way the drinks and their cooking would give me a hangover and dire rear.

[James]

I doubt social media helps businesses like Wetherspoon very much, or at all.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by James

I doubt social media helps businesses like Wetherspoon very much, or at all.

x2

[Gstar]

I thought the thread title said dishing instead of ditching, which would of still worked

[Saph]

no offense but who even follows wetherspoons on social media lmao

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Saph

no offense but who even follows wetherspoons on social media lmao

Ant McPartlin

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Saph

no offense but who even follows wetherspoons on social media lmao

well exactly

[Kizzy]

My guess is they've had more negative than positive feedback via social media.