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Donation sent to @govanblue

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I used RM Wrongshapedballs. I'm sure I saw another RM name on there last night that has disappeared as well, but I can't remember who it was.

There is something weird going on with the GoFundMe page. I made a donation last night (after Thomas Smith and before Irene Barber), at the time there were 811 donations. It took ages to appear, but it was there last night. This morning it has disappeared, there are two new donations but the number is still 811. I have checked my Paypal account and the payment has definitely gone to Mark, which is what matters, of course. It's a daunting total to be trying to raise.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/418696/CSMC-_April_2015.pdf 4.2.4 Civil servants must not take part in any activities or make any public statement which might involve the disclosure of official information or draw upon experience gained in their official capacity without the prior approval of their department or agency. They must clear in advance material for publication, broadcasts or other public discussion which draws on official information or experience. All contacts with the media should be authorised in advance by the relevant Minister unless a specific delegation or dispensation has been agreed which may be for blocks of posts or areas of activities. The Civil Service Code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code) applies to all such contacts. Civil Servants must at all times observe discretion and express comment with moderation, avoiding personal attacks.

This covers HMRC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-media-guidance-for-civil-servants/social-media-guidance-for-civil-servants#propriety-and-ethics "The simple rule to remember is that the principles covering the use of social and other digital media by civil servants in both a work and personal capacity are the same as those that apply for any other activity. Social media is a public forum and the same considerations would apply as, say, to speaking in public or writing for a publication either officially or out of work. In social media the boundaries between professional and personal are often more blurred – so it’s important to be particularly careful." "We should avoid commenting altogether on politically controversial issues and avoid making any kind of personal attack or tasteless or offensive remarks to individuals or groups."

It's worth pointing out that CalRecycle have something of a vested interest in this and that they are also funding the current study which aims to fill in the "data gaps" in the one referenced above. http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/14206717/how-safe-fields-where-play

People keep saying this but it's not true. The SPFL is the SPL, same company registration number and so on. it's the SFL that is gone, taken over by the SPL who were then re-named.

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Sorry for your loss, Gogzy. RIP

It's not a lot because things are a bit tight, but donation made.

He's a member of the RFC Ltd board, and I would imagine that they are Ally's employers.

I don't think BDO will be interested in that as it is not an oldco issue. As I understand it, the prize money was part of the assets transferred to the newco, and was given up as part of the 5 way stitch up agreement.

No it isn't. The SPFL is the same legal entity as the SPL. It took over the SFL and changed its name.

The CC facility was only withdrawn for ST purchases. There is no real risk for the provider with one-off games.