Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Since there seems to be quite a bit of "to do" lately, about what legal rights everyone has, and doesn't have, let me make a few things clear. First of all I am not a lawyer so take anything I say with that in mind. My role as a moderator, in my mind, is not to protect ANYONE or ANY company. I don't give a rat's ass if they are an advertiser, a friend, an enemy (I don't think I have too many but who knows?), or anyone else. I will not protect you. I WILL make it my responsibility to make known the names of folks, and contact info (at least an email address and name) of anyone claiming something about someone (or company, of course). I have consulted with numerous attorneys about this issue of liability with respect to myself and NET54. Federal law is very strong, I am told. For the record I am not liable for what others say. So if you say something on this board you CAN be held legally liable for it. I AM liable for what I say. I have been threatened with lawsuits many times, as recent as today, for what others say on the board. I have yet to see a lawsuit but, since I know my rights fairly well, am not too concerned. EVERYONE needs to be aware of the fact you can be held liable for what you say though. If you hurt someone's reputation or business you can be sued....and possibly lose. I have also been told, that as moderator, I shouldn't post. I disagree and was a member of the board for 5-6 yrs before taking it over and enjoy interacting with my fellow collectors. For the record if anyone wants to check the Federal statute you can click below.....it's fairly easy reading....as law goes....best regards<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eff.org/bloggers/lg/faq-230.php" target="_new">http://www.eff.org/bloggers/lg/faq-230.php</a>

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>Well said Leon...and you play the well of moderator well. I on the other hand feel there should be a role for villiage idiots on the board. I hope I contribute in that arena quite well.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I think it has been a rough day on the board today, and on more threads than one!

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>John</b><p>Leon,<br /><br />Perhaps we can reach a settlement before we go to court for these past shots….do I have any cards you need, if so I would like to settle out of court.<br /><br /><img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/junkforumimages/websize/AGIMG_2400%20copy.jpg"> <img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/junkforumimages/Timeless_Art_Of_Seduction_by_L0%20copy.jpg"><br /><br />I will try to follow the below sign....<br /><br /><img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/junkforumimages/policemanper20andper20hacker%20copy.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>That's Leon's head on George Costanza's body! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>I LOL at some of those pics.....If I can throw jabs then I need to take them too. The one in the underwear is almost overboard though.....that's just not right <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>.....have a good one..

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Leon- it's from a Seinfeld episode. You should be proud! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>Barry...I think Leon was hinting to the fact he looks better in his underwear....yikes.

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I don't think Leon wears boxers...I think he is a briefs man!

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>Ewww. That's ugly. Ok, who has a Costanza pic in whitey tighties to attach Leon's head to?? LOL.

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>Barry- TMI!!!

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>Brad Green</b><p><br />Who's the "thug" that Leon's manhandling in the bottom picture???<br />

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Cobby - I'm the worst when it comes to abbreviations. What is TMI?<br /><br />As I've told Leon, the only one I know is MILF.

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Posted By: <b>John</b><p>Briefs huh Barry?<br /><br />From what I've heard Leon only swears by this brand! Well that’s the word on the street…<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/junkforumimages/Fundies.jpg"><br /><br />"The one in the underwear is almost overboard though.....that's just not right"<br /><br />Could be but what’s really overboard Leon, is seeing the above product and then glancing at that pic of you and Rosen….I just passed out from the visual. <img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/smileys/77.gif"><br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>John- I like the little scratching head doohickey. How do you do that?

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Posted By: <b>Glenn</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />I think it's "Too Much Information."

Role of a moderator and my legal responsibility
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thank you. I think I need a dictionary of abbreviations.

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>Those pics are hilarious.....nice work John !!