what has happened to the forum

carl20 · 22-03-2007, 10:32 PM

just been checking it out lately and it appears that we are no longer allowed to slate certain dealers anymore, ive noticed some edits???? why is this?

Lilacarchie · 22-03-2007, 10:45 PM

Simply, such comments can be construed as being libellous.

In law, there have been a number of cases relating to internet forums, where opinions and comments have been published as false and defamatory written statements which have been proven to have damaged a person's reputation.

Libel is the act or crime of actually publishing defamatory statements and as such someone i.e. a dealer could in effect bring a charge against the author or the forum owners.

Perhaps one of the moderators could comment

23-03-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilacarchie

Simply, such comments can be construed as being libellous.

In law, there have been a number of cases relating to internet forums, where opinions and comments have been published as false and defamatory written statements which have been proven to have damaged a person's reputation.

Libel is the act or crime of actually publishing defamatory statements and as such someone i.e. a dealer could in effect bring a charge against the author or the forum owners.

Perhaps one of the moderators could comment

well thank you

very well explained

in addition certain dealers / establishments are being investigated as we speak

so as not confuse the delicate balance of the law

we ask for a no naming policy on the forum

Becks · 23-03-2007, 08:28 AM

i need add no more these are the reasons why carl

lilacarchie and aprilinda have explained all

luv becks xxxxxxxxxxxxx

carl20 · 23-03-2007, 09:35 AM

ok but y now and not b4???

all the time i used to post regular we could slate them all, did sarah get into trouble?

piglet · 23-03-2007, 10:20 AM

No one has got in trouble Carl, but we are not taking chances though.

Were have you been for the last few months and hope the leopards are thriving well

Darren

**sarah** · 23-03-2007, 10:47 AM

Hi Carl, no i didn't get into touble. Its just safer this way.

carl20 · 23-03-2007, 11:52 AM

ok, fair enuf.

been swamped with uni work darren, now ive just broke up for easter. the leos are all doing well, they just look a bit miserable at the moment as their trex bulb blew last week and they just have a reptiglo 5 and spot bulb, but i have a new one in the post from dazza

22-03-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	what has happened to the forum just been checking it out lately and it appears that we are no longer allowed to slate certain dealers anymore, ive noticed some edits???? why is this? __________________

23-03-2007, 08:28 AM	#4
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	i need add no more these are the reasons why carl lilacarchie and aprilinda have explained all luv becks xxxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

23-03-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	ok but y now and not b4??? all the time i used to post regular we could slate them all, did sarah get into trouble? __________________

23-03-2007, 10:20 AM	#6
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	No one has got in trouble Carl, but we are not taking chances though. Were have you been for the last few months and hope the leopards are thriving well Darren __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

23-03-2007, 10:47 AM	#7
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Hi Carl, no i didn't get into touble. Its just safer this way. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

22-03-2007, 10:45 PM	#2
Lilacarchie Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 106	Simply, such comments can be construed as being libellous. In law, there have been a number of cases relating to internet forums, where opinions and comments have been published as false and defamatory written statements which have been proven to have damaged a person's reputation. Libel is the act or crime of actually publishing defamatory statements and as such someone i.e. a dealer could in effect bring a charge against the author or the forum owners. Perhaps one of the moderators could comment

23-03-2007, 11:52 AM	#8
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	ok, fair enuf. been swamped with uni work darren, now ive just broke up for easter. the leos are all doing well, they just look a bit miserable at the moment as their trex bulb blew last week and they just have a reptiglo 5 and spot bulb, but i have a new one in the post from dazza __________________

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