Sky Blues Trust Guardian link (5 Viewers)

[lordsummerisle]

Or at least explain why you are so familiar with trust affairs "Schmeee"

I think he's mentioned that his uncle is on the board or something previously?

 

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[Sky Blues]

If an article offends, and is libellous, you go after the publisher first to remove it, way before you threaten people for sharing the information.

Then again...

very little that people have done in this mess has made much sense, so maybe they have suggested legal action.

Or...

they could have asked nicely for someone to remove the link to foster goodwill, but then here I go over thinking possible reasons for something.

Only thing I do know for sure is...

Sometimes things happen for no reason.

Humanity as a rule tends to suffer from the need to identify correlations, and see patterns in things that are random.

You're right in that a simple cock-up is often overlooked as a reason for something happening. It isn't helped because people often don't like to admit mistakes and sometimes try to hide them - thereby adding fuel to the conspiracy theory. I'm talking in general terms and I'm not saying that has or hasn't happened in this case.

Again talking generalities and not the subject of this thread, if an article offends someone their lawyers might go after the little guy as well as the big guy. The little guy is more likely to act on the letter from the big shot London lawyers than the big guy as the latter may be used to defending them and have the money to do so.

 

[wingy]

I've had a few of those DCMA warnings on my blog.

where do we find that Torch?

 

[shmmeee]

Or at least explain why you are so familiar with trust affairs "Schmeee"

Been over this. Check my posting history. I have never hid that I have family on the board.

If it was up to me the board of the SBT would be transparent an we'd all know what happened. However it's not up to me an I respect that. Doesn't mean I won't sail as close to that line as I think I can in the hope that people catch on.

 

[torchomatic]

http://loungetastic.blogspot.com

where do we find that Torch?

 

[Snozz_is_god]

Just had a look at the Trust site seems that the link to the Guardian article has been removed:thinking about:Anybody from the Trust care to tell me why?

[h=1]Why We Took Down The "Guardian" Link[/h] Thursday, 05 December 2013 21:56



We have removed the link we posted to The Guardian's article on the Club of 2nd December. This is because we received a letter from the Club's lawyers informing us that if we did not do so and the Club takes legal action against The Guardian, the Club would take legal action against the Trust too

And there you have it, me thinks that David Conn and The Guardian got a little too close to the truth.

 

[James Smith]

[h=1]Why We Took Down The "Guardian" Link[/h] Thursday, 05 December 2013 21:56



We have removed the link we posted to The Guardian's article on the Club of 2nd December. This is because we received a letter from the Club's lawyers informing us that if we did not do so and the Club takes legal action against The Guardian, the Club would take legal action against the Trust too

And there you have it, me thinks that David Conn and The Guardian got a little too close to the truth.

To quote Charlie Brown "Good Grief".

 

[DazzleTommyDazzle]

[h=1]Why We Took Down The "Guardian" Link[/h] Thursday, 05 December 2013 21:56



We have removed the link we posted to The Guardian's article on the Club of 2nd December. This is because we received a letter from the Club's lawyers informing us that if we did not do so and the Club takes legal action against The Guardian, the Club would take legal action against the Trust too

And there you have it, me thinks that David Conn and The Guardian got a little too close to the truth.

And some people say they can't communicate with the supporters.......

 

[gary_ccfcforever]

Unfortunately, yes it is true

 

[Snozz_is_god]

Unfortunately, yes it is true

Gary, have they ever threatened you (SBT) with legal action before, or is this the first time?

 

[gary_ccfcforever]

This is the 1st

 

[Snozz_is_god]

Sorry it's taken a day or so to get this out. We've been taking legal advise.

And so you should, but well done for letting us know.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

And so you should, but well done for letting us know.

We do our best!

 

[James Smith]

Having just re read the article I can't see anything in there that I can think of that is actionable - although I'm not a lawyer.

 

[DazzleTommyDazzle]

The real point is that the Trust operate in a complete knee jerk way with their communications, there is no planned campaign, just a spewing out of any random stuff that appears at face value to be interesting. The Conn article (like the Private Eye ones) is no more than a retelling of the situation for a non Coventry audience and adds nothing new to our understanding or debate.

So why the legal threats then?

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

When i started this thread it was because wanted to show a guy at work the article i just wondered why the Trust removed the link. I must say I'm trully shocked at this revelation I'm all for conspiracy theories but this

 

[Snozz_is_god]

here it is:

http://www.theguardian.com/football...entry-city-owners-northampton-league-one-sisu

 

[bigfatronssba]

Lets get this article trending on Twitter

 

[James Smith]

So why the legal threats then?

Agree with that, the only thing we didn't know was the offer from ACL the rest is just a repeating of the story of our plight so far to a wider audience.

 

[covmark]

Completely beyond the pale. To threaten your own fans with legal action is a disgrace.

 

[skybluetony176]

have i had a really long sleep, missed xmas and woke up on April fools day? sure even sh1tsu wouldn't?

 

[James Smith]

When i started this thread it was because wanted to show a guy at work the article i just wondered why the Trust removed the link. I must say I'm trully shocked at this revelation I'm all for conspiracy theories but this

Maybe there is a reason why sisu are so concerned about this article. A thought and it's just a thought but maybe after the NSA revalations more people internationally are taking notice of the Guardian. People like European and Asian pension funds, and American universities' endowment funds etc. As I say just a thought.

 

[bigfatronssba]

Unfortunately, yes it is true

Gary, will the Trust be sending an email out about it?

I think its important that as many fans as possible know about this. As long as you word it exactly how it is there is nothing they can do. They've sent you a letter so you have proof.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

have i had a really long sleep, missed xmas and woke up on April fools day? sure even sh1tsu wouldn't?

No its Panto season ohhh yes they would

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Maybe there is a reason why sisu are so concerned about this article. A thought and it's just a thought but maybe after the NSA revalations more people internationally are taking notice of the Guardian. People like European and Asian pension funds, and American universities' endowment funds etc. As I say just a thought.

I wonder if the Guardian know about this:thinking about:

 

[James Smith]

Gary, will the Trust be sending an email out about it?

I think its important that as many fans as possible know about this. As long as you word it exactly how it is there is nothing they can do. They've sent you a letter so you have proof.

Let the Guardian (and every other newspaper) know.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

I wonder if the Guardian know about this:thinking about:

Yes they do

 

[Snozz_is_god]

Yes.

Have you spoken with David Conn ?

 

[Grendel]

Maybe there is a reason why sisu are so concerned about this article. A thought and it's just a thought but maybe after the NSA revalations more people internationally are taking notice of the Guardian. People like European and Asian pension funds, and American universities' endowment funds etc. As I say just a thought.

Great thought. It's up there with Elvis is in a double decker bus on the moon.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

Have you spoken with David Conn ?

Yes we have.

 

[Florence1898]

I should imagine there is a queue

 

[CJ_covblaze]

Sorry if we're being a bit vague btw. Hopefully you can understand why.

 

[Snozz_is_god]

Yes we have.

I'd love to know what his take on it is?

 

[bigfatronssba]

Sorry if we're being a bit vague btw. Hopefully you can understand why.

I understand why, and don't expect you to broadcast your next move on here, but I hope the trust aren't going to take this lying down?

We need the trust to be strong and stand up for the fans, and the truth, now more than ever.

 

[lifelongcityfan]

If the club do sue the trust, just put it into administration!!!