Reminder about Libel etc (1 Viewer)

[Nick]

Just a gentle reminder, could you think before you post personal insults, accusations and everything else against other members, organisations and individuals.

People DO read these forums so can see what you put and it possibly could come back to haunt you with legal action so just to save any hassle could you think before you post or if you see something a bit borderline could you report it so we can deal with it?

Thanks

 

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[SkyBlueScottie]

Is this is response to a certain media personality and another board?

 

[Nick]

No it isn't it is something totally separate but that is also to be taken into consideration

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Whoever it concerns, will they be told privately?

 

[Nick]

There is nobody in particular at the minute

 

[scroobiustom]

There is nobody in particular at the minute

If you did name them publicly are you at risk of Libel retribution?

 

[Nick]

I'm not allowed to publish that info!

 

[sky blue john]

..................................... gagged response!!!!
smiley smiley

 

[WillieStanley]

Is this is response to a certain media personality and another board?

Who was that?

 

[skybluesam66]

if somebody has said something that is proved to be untrue - you are ok however

so for example - if an executive said we are debt free as all debt had been converted to equity - and that is proved to be untrue, as the debt still exists . Then saying that person has been dishonest, and has abused his position of trust and responsibility is fine

If that same person says that the owner has committed funding for 3 more years - and that proves to actually be for 6 months, then the same applies

so we can attack these people enough just by sticking to actual fact

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

Got to be honest, some of the responses to the thread about is this Joy were pretty vile. If I was TF or his Mrs I would be extremely upset and I would definitely be threatening legal action.

If someone mismanages the club then fine you don't have to like them, if someone is the wife of someone that mismanges the club then it's a bit harsh to abuse that person.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

if somebody has said something that is proved to be untrue - you are ok however

so for example - if an executive said we are debt free as all debt had been converted to equity - and that is proved to be untrue, as the debt still exists . Then saying that person has been dishonest, and has abused his position of trust and responsibility is fine

If that same person says that the owner has committed funding for 3 more years - and that proves to actually be for 6 months, then the same applies

so we can attack these people enough just by sticking to actual fact

Pretty much

 

[Nick]

Got to be honest, some of the responses to the thread about is this Joy were pretty vile. If I was TF or his Mrs I would be extremely upset and I would definitely be threatening legal action.

If someone mismanages the club then fine you don't have to like them, if someone is the wife of someone that mismanges the club then it's a bit harsh to abuse that person.

Exactly my point. There is disagreeing with people and there is being personal. I don't agree with donzo about Thorn but it doesn't mean I would want to shout abuse at him.

 

[procdoc]

what if I called Tim Fisher a f*%$£*g c*%t?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Exactly my point. There is disagreeing with people and there is being personal. I don't agree with donzo about Thorn but it doesn't mean I would want to shout abuse at him.

Wouldn't be libel though? Take the point though

 

[Nick]

Wouldn't be libel though? Take the point though

It would be if the abuse language and accusations werent true.

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

what if I called Tim Fisher a f*%$£*g c*%t?

I think you may take the view that this is not offensive, so you should be ok. Not sure why you would call him a flaming Croat

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

The forum, and therefore Nick, could get in legal trouble if things posted on here got out of hand and were seen by the people they're aimed at-which isn't really what we need at the moment.

 

[Sky Blues]

if somebody has said something that is proved to be untrue - you are ok however

so for example - if an executive said we are debt free as all debt had been converted to equity - and that is proved to be untrue, as the debt still exists . Then saying that person has been dishonest, and has abused his position of trust and responsibility is fine

If that same person says that the owner has committed funding for 3 more years - and that proves to actually be for 6 months, then the same applies

so we can attack these people enough just by sticking to actual fact

One of the defences to a libel action is to prove your words are substantially true, but the court would look to you to prove it. You might need deep pockets to do that.

 

[Nick]

One of the defences to a libel action is to prove your words are substantially true, but the court would look to you to prove it. You might need deep pockets to do that.

Exactly. Yes you probably could fight it if you wanted to and go to court etc but can anybody seriously be arsed to try and challenge a group of millionaires and lawyers in court?

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

You been given a prod, Nick? I hate gagging orders. They make me act incredibly immaturely. It's like those "wet paint-do not touch" signs. I just have to!

I trust I'm OK to still call Gruffy whatever I want still? You know I'd win the court case

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

And seriously-has anyone aver been successfully sued for libel based on what they've said on an internet forum? Really?

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

Got to be honest, some of the responses to the thread about is this Joy were pretty vile. If I was TF or his Mrs I would be extremely upset and I would definitely be threatening legal action.

If someone mismanages the club then fine you don't have to like them, if someone is the wife of someone that mismanges the club then it's a bit harsh to abuse that person.

And if Joy came out of hiding and addressed the fans, it wouldn't have happened, would it?

 

[torchomatic]

Does that mean I can't "shout down" anyone who disagrees with me?

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

Does that mean I can't "shout down" anyone who disagrees with me?

Henceforth it's a duel at dawn with pistols or polite conversation only!

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

So keep buying the milk or else!

 

[torchomatic]

you what!?

henceforth it's a duel at dawn with pistols or polite conversation only!

 

[torchomatic]

Yessir! .

So keep buying the milk or else!

 

[Nick]

Does that mean I can't "shout down" anyone who disagrees with me?

You can, as long as you don't make accusations you can't prove

 

[Big_Ben]

The forum, and therefore Nick, could get in legal trouble if things posted on here got out of hand and were seen by the people they're aimed at-which isn't really what we need at the moment.

To be honest, it's been out of hand for quite some time, so all it's going to take is a few zealous investigators to trawl back over the threads for the past month and they'd have a field day with some posters. Just remember what Lord MacAlpine did with all of those Twitter warriors in court.

 

[Sick Boy]

Got to be honest, some of the responses to the thread about is this Joy were pretty vile. If I was TF or his Mrs I would be extremely upset and I would definitely be threatening legal action.

If someone mismanages the club then fine you don't have to like them, if someone is the wife of someone that mismanges the club then it's a bit harsh to abuse that person.

Agreed, it was disgusting and a few characters certainly showed their true colours.

 

[dongonzalos]

Exactly my point. There is disagreeing with people and there is being personal. I don't agree with donzo about Thorn but it doesn't mean I would want to shout abuse at him.

You privately send me loads of threatening abuse over the Thorn matter and pretend to everyone else that you are a mellow fellow

 

[LoyalSupporters]

Everyone is allowed there own opinion so let them say what they feel and don't be so corrupt, I'm sure you staff admins/mods have an opinion about all the bullsh*t us fans are being faced with!

 

[Nick]

Everyone is allowed there own opinion so let them say what they feel and don't be so corrupt, I'm sure you staff admins/mods have an opinion about all the bullsh*t us fans are being faced with!

They can say their opinion, not accusations and personal remarks without being able to prove them

 

[dongonzalos]

Has this thread gone, I never even clapped eyes on it?