Free Speech

I see that this forum has joined Red China, Burma, Russia and others as a protector of free speech,

T

Whatever caused the "Moderation"?

More like Industrial Clash of Interest - "I do that and dont want you to do it"

Censorship oops moderation - not sure, I think HomeUse is right.

I didn't see anything wrong with the posts which I read but I don't know how many I didn't see.

Moderation on every other forum or comment column I have ever used is applied to individual posts which break the rules of the forum, usually they are: Spam, Pornographic, extremely abusive or libellous, not for curtailing free discussion. I have never seen more than one or two posts moderated, never in all of many years of using the internet, a whole thread.

Whatever happened to the of quoted maxim:

"I do not agree with what you say but I will defend your right to say it"

I thought the internet was all about freedom of speech. Says a lot about this forum, I think I'll stick to MadModder etc in future. At least posts only get moderated according to the rules and not the whims of the moderator.

T

Edited By Terryd on 18/01/2013 12:25:14

Why not go to a forum where you can speak freely on the subject

We don't want MHS being sued for making it snow as I could not see anything wrong with the thread and I was the last to post.

J

I intend to, it appeares that David is making up new rules as he didn't want to hear "bad comments" (? - who decides 'bad' about the show.

T

I can't comment as it will cause trouble.

However, if someone posts about the bad weather and not being able to go somewhere which relies on public participation by visitors, we could get sued when the public don't support the particular place being visited because we posted about the snow.

What I have done is the correct course of action.

regards David

Edited By David Clark 1 on 18/01/2013 12:41:53

Every place is privately owned and has its own policies concerning various subject matter

This is something you have to learn to deal with on the netty

David,

Your silence speaks volumes.

MichaelG.

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P.S. For the avoidance of doubt: I did not insert any text, above. I simply used the "Quote" button.

Sorry folks; it's difficult to keep track ... David's middle paragraph must have been inserted whilst I was in the process of commenting!

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 18/01/2013 12:53:43

What a load of Tosh (politely put notice), who gave you the legal advice on that one, I suggest you get a new solicitor.

Next thing is that the Met Office, BBC et. al who are reporting the bad weather around London and the police, the RAC and the AA who are recommending not to travel will all get sued. Whatever next - goodbye, see you all on MEM, nobody seems to be worried about weather reports there.

T

Edited By Terryd on 18/01/2013 13:35:39

Please tell me this is a joke!!

Martin.

Hi Martin

No it is not a joke.

regards David

Hi Terry

I speak from past experience.

regards David

My bit of free speech:

"Wish I could be there. The trans-atlantic flights, and the time taken, make it difficult. Mind you, to find a model engineering show in North America means 8 hours minimum of driving each way for me.

Having been to the show twice in my life, I'd love (and expect to get there) sometime in the next few years.

Good luck to the organizers, the vendors, the participants and anyone else involved. You are indeed fortunate to have shows such as this on your doorstep"

How's that?

Another JohnS, this one in freezing Ottawa. - currently -24c (-11f) on this beautiful Friday morning.

Hi Chris

Nobody knows what has gone on in the past.

regards David

Hi There

You can all post what you like when the show is over.

Then I will unmoderate the thread.

Until then, only positive posts.

regards David

Edited By David Clark 1 on 18/01/2013 14:05:31

Well in that case then, it must either be a wind-up or a severe case of panophobia.

Carol Kirkwood must be brickin' herself!

Just so I understand the logic here, if I were to say on this forum that I thought the admission price was too high, or it was too hot to travel, and it put off someone from going, then you're saying you could be sued for that too?

Martin.

Edited By blowlamp on 18/01/2013 14:18:05