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Looks like I am the only person online.

I'd like to be the first to say a big thanks to Bozza - he doesn't have to run this website, but he does. I, for one, am grateful. :thumbsup:

Seconded, in the words of Joni Mitchell (who I believe occasionally posts on this board) "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone".
 


Tim Over Whelmed

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 24, 2007
10,658
Arundel
Looks like I am the only person online.

I'd like to be the first to say a big thanks to Bozza - he doesn't have to run this website, but he does. I, for one, am grateful. :thumbsup:

Here, here ... thanks
 


Notters

Well-known member
Oct 20, 2003
24,889
Guiseley
Just one query I have... Where does being libellous begin. I mean, say there was a chap called Bavid Dellotti that you didn't like, is it acceptable to call him a wanker?
 




Albumen

Don't wait for me!
Jan 19, 2010
11,495
Brighton - In your face
I still think there should be two boards, one football, one non football. Different mods for each. It's easier to control then. Not that I'm having a go, NSC is the only place to come for Seagull football gossip.
 


jordanseagull

Well-known member
Feb 11, 2009
4,151
Bozza.

Surely someone can't file legal action against you, financial or otherwise?

A board is to share opinions. Sure, some are totally innapropriate - as I'm sure this one was - but surely this is to be expected by some individuals, and we have moderators to filter such things. Someone can't threat legal action/suing on that basis?

Not having a go, we just need to stand up to these people more.

Keep up the good work, you do a terrific job :thumbsup:
 


Easy 10

Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Jul 5, 2003
62,403
Location Location
I traded insults and snide remarks with some deadbeat on the Argus wesbite.
 






Papa Lazarou

Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
Jul 7, 2003
19,357
Worthing
Bozza.

Surely someone can't file legal action against you, financial or otherwise?

A board is to share opinions. Sure, some are totally innapropriate - as I'm sure this one was - but surely this is to be expected by some individuals, and we have moderators to filter such things. Someone can't threat legal action/suing on that basis?

Not having a go, we just need to stand up to these people more.

Keep up the good work, you do a terrific job :thumbsup:

I believe the legal position is that as the owner, Bozza is responsible for the content of the site, irrespective of how out of date that law is.
 


Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy
Jul 5, 2003
72,315
Living In a Box
I feel good
 




SULLY COULDNT SHOOT

Loyal2Family+Albion!
Sep 28, 2004
11,344
Izmir, Southern Turkey
Thanks Bozza.
 


jordanseagull

Well-known member
Feb 11, 2009
4,151
I believe the legal position is that as the owner, Bozza is responsible for the content of the site, irrespective of how out of date that law is.

I understand he is responsible for it, but what sort of legal action could possibly be taken from a libellous post - or was this matter brought up by another member who had been 'abused'?
 


Dave the OAP

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
46,761
at home
I understand he is responsible for it, but what sort of legal action could possibly be taken from a libellous post - or was this matter brought up by another member who had been 'abused'?


assuming bozza has his reasons and has stated that the matter is now closed, what part of that statement did you not understand?
 




Hatterlovesbrighton

something clever
Jul 28, 2003
4,543
Not Luton! Thank God
I believe the legal position is that as the owner, Bozza is responsible for the content of the site, irrespective of how out of date that law is.

Legally I think actually it would be the person who posted that content but I don't think there has been a test case yet relating to libel on message boards.

Practically though, Bozza is most at risk.

Here's an interesting question. Could you (and would it be worth it) get libel insurance for NSC
 


pasty

A different kind of pasty
Jul 5, 2003
31,024
West, West, West Sussex
Can't libel be avoided by the simple expident of adding IMHO? A bit like Ian Hislop uses the word "allegedly" quite a lot on HIGNFW?

For example is "pasty is a cockjugglingthundercnut" more libelious than "pasty is a cockjugglingthundercnut IMHO" ?
 




Stoo82

GEEZUS!
Jul 8, 2008
7,530
Hove
Can't libel be avoided by the simple expident of adding IMHO? A bit like Ian Hislop uses the word "allegedly" quite a lot on HIGNFW?

For example is "pasty is a cockjugglingthundercnut" more libelious than "pasty is a cockjugglingthundercnut IMHO" ?

As Mr Hislop says himself. That is EXACTLY how the liable laws work".
 




clippedgull

Hotdogs, extra onions
Aug 11, 2003
20,789
Near Ducks, Geese, and Seagulls
Legally I think actually it would be the person who posted that content but I don't think there has been a test case yet relating to libel on message boards.

Actually there has http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/695596.stm

But assuming Bozza acts when notified (if proven) then NSC itself and Bozza are protected. It only becomes a problem when the site owner ignores a legitimate complaint. As in the case above.
 


Dave the OAP

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
46,761
at home
Chill out darling, I was only interested! Bozza and all the others on this board do a sterling job, I'm not questioning that!


course you were sweetie pie
 


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