22nd October 2014, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 1,764
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In case some folks aren't aware, the following wording from the Terms of Use about defamatory posts was included on legal advice.
"Potentially defamatory or libellous. This especially relates to the identifying of businesses, racing products, racing personalities or other individuals in a context that could harm reputations, even if justified."
In the past we have had to settle with a significant five figure payment for defamation when what was "defamed" was a racing get rich quick promotion aimed at battlers.
Legal action can also be taken against the poster.
If we allowed the sorts of public comment that some folks believe should be published here, sight unseen by the owners, we would be inundated with defamation claims and there would most likely be no Forum.
Hope this helps you understand why we are taking, what seems to some, to be an unreasonable stance on expressing your opinions.
Management.
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