As I started this subject I may as well attempt to finsish it,
Richard has indicated that the official line here is that he and others on the committee would be liable for any slanderous type of statements posted on the forum, should the person on the recieving end wish to pursue such a matter, that clearly is a concern, one which I wouldnt want hanging over me either.
HOWEVER,
The rules we all agree on when clicking "enter forum", clearly states that offenders will be for want of a better description "banned" from using the forum.
i wholeheartedly agree with Zeberdee, Richard and others on their side of this, but it seems to me to be quite simple. If as you are saying there is always a moderator viewing the topics on the forum, and presumably you have the power to, press the appropriate BLOCK button on anyone you see getting over the top, or indeed down right abusive to another person, company or whatever the case may be. PRESS THAT BUTTON and ask questions later.
The rules are clear, they simply are not beng beng practiced accurately at present.
You know, I dont think this is such an major issue, as Rovering man says posts are put up fairly quickly in any case, im just making a point by saying (a) its not really a fair situation to other users, and (b) its easily fixed.
It would also be worth considering adding a disclaimer to those rules stating that every attempt will be made to block and delete anyone breaking the rule, however the moderators and the club will not be held responsible for any such remarks made by persons using this forum.
honestly I dont envy your jobs as moderators, but thses issues go with that job, and if that isnt to your taste, then leave the kitchen so to speak. This isnt meant as an insult just factual stuff. honest.
Lets not just put this on the back burner for another time, cos we would have to go over it all again. Lets get it sorted. eh.
Don.