Paul
06-03-2006, 09:02
Without going into too much detail, we have had a few problems with the site over the weekend as a result of a local official taking offence at postings made about him.
Irrespective of people's opinions, the postings WERE unreasonable, given that opinions were presented on here as factual statements ......... and opinions must be voiced as anything but !
If you have a big downer on any individual and feel the need to voice an opinion that is likely to cause offence then STOP ........... THINK !!!
Get it wrong and I could end up in court ........ not you but me !
The law will side with you if (a) the opinion is REASONABLE and (b) the opinion is portrayed as an OPINION and not a statement of fact.
Please tread very carefully as the site's current existance is hanging by a slender thread as a result of these incidents.
Irrespective of people's opinions, the postings WERE unreasonable, given that opinions were presented on here as factual statements ......... and opinions must be voiced as anything but !
If you have a big downer on any individual and feel the need to voice an opinion that is likely to cause offence then STOP ........... THINK !!!
Get it wrong and I could end up in court ........ not you but me !
The law will side with you if (a) the opinion is REASONABLE and (b) the opinion is portrayed as an OPINION and not a statement of fact.
Please tread very carefully as the site's current existance is hanging by a slender thread as a result of these incidents.