Keep 606 going!

The bad news just keeps on rolling for the footballing world. Today it was announced that the BBC would be cutting its online budget by 25%, and hence, will be cutting 200 websites to help it reach this target. Unfortunately the sporting forum service 606, from which information can be so easily shared and discussed, will be one of the major websites cut in BBC's attempt to save over £34 million. The following link is BBC's explanation for the cuts of such services: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12265173

The news has come as a real shock to myself, as 606 is a vital tool that helps me follow my team and keep me updated whenever I need to know something. A lot of unrest has already been shown at the decision to discard 606 by most of the 606 users who also deem it a helpful, and educational tool. 606 allows followers of all football league clubs to communicate with other fans, write article or create polls. It consequently allows people to comment and debate those articles creating a real sense of community in an online form. There are already campaigns up and running in an attempt to save the fantastic forum site and I urge you to involve yourself in one of these campaigns and help to save a resource which at the end of the day is incredibly enjoyable. 606 gives ordinary people a chance to exchange views on their own club or other clubs and has thousands of users, surely making it a far more important resource than some of the other rubbish the BBC posts online or on television. For me it has handed out the opportunity to get involved in lively banter and debate and advertise my SWFC blog to anybody who is interested in what I have to say, making this issue incredibly aggravating for myself. The following link is an article explaining the value of 606 and opposing its cut from the BBC budget: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A80161733

If we didn't have 606 we would be extremely limited in our ability to grumble about our beloved club and for once this isn't just an issue for Sheffield Wednesday but an issue for all football and sports fans that wanted to get involved in a different way and share their views. There may be other forums available to comment on, but none have the same footballing community feel as 606 and therefore it must be saved! keep battling to save our sports forum, and sign the petition! http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-bbc-606-sports-forum.html