Crash,

I didn't see the original post but maybe the difference here is, to use your analogy, the difference between saying:

"Coke is cra##y"

and

"Mr XYZ (CEO of Coca-Cola) is a *#&$%!"

The first is your opinion on the product and would not generally be classed as defamation. The second is implying something about an individual and would be defamation. Obviously as this forum is run by a business they could be sued for anything appearing on the forum so therefore they have to ensure it is not defamatory or illegal.

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