Classifieds idiots
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dva99999

Original Poster:

8 posts

221 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Is someone allowed to send derogatory remarks via the classified ads, and if so is the receiver allowed to retaliate.

rejn

2,020 posts

252 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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dva99999 said:
Is someone allowed to send derogatory remarks via the classified ads, and if so is the receiver allowed to retaliate.
No - it's illegal under the 2011 Misuse of internet act. You may send slightly sarcastic responses, but it's always at the risk of looking like a bit of an idiot.

Lunablack

3,494 posts

192 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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dva99999 said:
Is someone allowed to send derogatory remarks via the classified ads, and if so is the receiver allowed to retaliate.
Some people get their rocks off by trying to be a smart arse....... If you react they've had a result..... If you ignore, they'll go and bother someone else..smile

750turbo

6,164 posts

254 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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rejn said:
dva99999 said:
Is someone allowed to send derogatory remarks via the classified ads, and if so is the receiver allowed to retaliate.
No - it's illegal under the 2011 Misuse of internet act. You may send slightly sarcastic responses, but it's always at the risk of looking like a bit of an idiot.
Full story please OP, and top lurking!

simoid

19,774 posts

188 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Give him a reaction!

NSFW because it says "fanny" and "shat" smile

dva99999

Original Poster:

8 posts

221 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Just put an ad up for my MG ZS and have had 3 emails from some idiots making silly comments about it, yes it got a reaction, but on a positive note I like this forum and would not have found it had I not had something to react to....

The Nur

9,168 posts

215 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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simoid said:
Give him a reaction!

NSFW because it says "fanny" and "shat" smile
rofl

Neither of which are censored by PH.

Mashedpotatoes

1,344 posts

178 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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[quote=The Nur]


rofl

Neither of which are censored by PH.
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Nad you plonker it probably has equivelant words to fanny and shat.... rolleyes