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.... on online message board.
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Barber wouldn't do the same, he's a decent chap. I've always liked Barber.
Was just about to say that the example seems to be similar to what has been threatened here based on that headline. No defined amount may have been expressed here but litigation was threatened preemptively to a fans forum/board. Very sad to see any similarity between what's happening at Blackpool and at our club given the mess that they are in and the state of their owners
There was no need for this to go to court, was there?
I reckon most Football fans on a message board, probably dont even realise when they are breaking the law.
That is why at worse, a final written WARNING should have been given, imo.
Details here: http://fansonline.net/blackpool/mb/view.php?id=2045406
Whilst not having in-depth knowledge of the specific situation going on at Blackpool, something like this has been coming for a while now, which is why I (and the moderating team) try to ensure NSCers stay on the right side of possible libel litigation. That we then get accused of censorship is somewhat frustrating.
I can totally understand that and the frustration.
It is depressing that football clubs are taking such action though and in a very selective way and this causes confusion with fans as expressed on the Blackpool message board. Looking through this board there are numerous comments about players ability and attitude, some of which could be argued to be libelous. However, these are still seen to be the norm and part of the football fans basic rights to critique their club; this is why people get so confused I feel. It currently seems OK to criticise players, managers, coaches, heads of recruitment but when it comes to a CEO or chairman then it gets all American.
Perhaps we are all in for a shock when a club decides to extend their protection of their suits to the football based staff too.
Does money gained through legal action count towards FFP?
It currently seems OK to criticise players, managers, coaches, heads of recruitment but when it comes to a CEO or chairman then it gets all American.
Perhaps we are all in for a shock when a club decides to extend their protection of their suits to the football based staff too.
and that Paul Barber eats puppies for breakfast