Naming & Shaming
Discussion
I am aware we are not permitted to name and shame on PH, and I don't have a problem with that, but can anyone point me the direction of the legislation that governs this.
As I understand it, it appears to come from concerns that a statement maybe libellous or hearsay, but if statement is true and there is evidence to confirm this are you committing an offence for which either you or the site owners can be prosecuted?
As I understand it, it appears to come from concerns that a statement maybe libellous or hearsay, but if statement is true and there is evidence to confirm this are you committing an offence for which either you or the site owners can be prosecuted?
Basically you can't name and shame an advertiser on PH ... !
That's how it works ... but British Gas and sundry other multi-nationals and banks etc are fair game ...
Sky used to get a lot of criticism on here but even they advertise now ...
It all started with the TVR dealers ... blame them.
The ad at the top of this page is for kerridges - so don't slag them off etc etc...
But if HSBC are a bunch of
fire away ...
That's how it works ... but British Gas and sundry other multi-nationals and banks etc are fair game ...
Sky used to get a lot of criticism on here but even they advertise now ...
It all started with the TVR dealers ... blame them.
The ad at the top of this page is for kerridges - so don't slag them off etc etc...
But if HSBC are a bunch of
fire away ...Edited by MikeyT on Monday 8th October 13:36
Hiya, not sure if you have read this, but hopefully this will help
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
PH wouldn't be prosecuted per se, but as a broadcaster of some defamatory message they could be named as defendant in a court case which the defamed party could bring against them, they can go on for ages and so the resulting costs can be huge, so even if there is little merit to a case PH could be stuck with a huge legal bill, is I guess the reason naming and shaming is frowned upon.
David Godfrey said:
Hiya, not sure if you have read this, but hopefully this will help
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
It was that which led me to my question as it would appear that if a statement is true then no offence has been committed.http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
High Octane said:
David Godfrey said:
Hiya, not sure if you have read this, but hopefully this will help
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
It was that which led me to my question as it would appear that if a statement is true then no offence has been committed.http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
Surely the problem is how are Pistonheads (or more accurately) the Moderators going to know that the person doing the naming and shaming is telling the truth?
There are invariably two sides to every story and without knowing them both Pistonheads would be in a difficult position should someone decide to take action against them. Mainly as mentioned above due to the costs of the case.
There are invariably two sides to every story and without knowing them both Pistonheads would be in a difficult position should someone decide to take action against them. Mainly as mentioned above due to the costs of the case.
High Octane said:
David Godfrey said:
Hiya, not sure if you have read this, but hopefully this will help
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
It was that which led me to my question as it would appear that if a statement is true then no offence has been committed.http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Rules set are done for this reason.
So you say that XYZ is a bad company/service etc - that does it achieve apart from offer the single solitary opinion of one individual. It's not right and it's not fair on the company and one sure fire way of destroying the credibility of this forum in no time at all.
publication and communicating of a untrue comment,statement which causes damage in one form or another to a living person or business is the offence.
each and every time it is 'published' its a new offence. Pistonheads would be equally liable for publishing a false statement as well as the original poster.
each and every time it is 'published' its a new offence. Pistonheads would be equally liable for publishing a false statement as well as the original poster.
superlightr said:
publication and communicating of a untrue comment,statement which causes damage in one form or another to a living person or business is the offence.
each and every time it is 'published' its a new offence. Pistonheads would be equally liable for publishing a false statement as well as the original poster.
And a true comment? Or a statement of facts, or indeed an open letter asking a company to respond how does that sit?each and every time it is 'published' its a new offence. Pistonheads would be equally liable for publishing a false statement as well as the original poster.
drivin_me_nuts said:
So you say that XYZ is a bad company/service etc - that does it achieve apart from offer the single solitary opinion of one individual. It's not right and it's not fair on the company and one sure fire way of destroying the credibility of this forum in no time at all.
Does the position change if it were to be more than one individual?High Octane said:
superlightr said:
publication and communicating of a untrue comment,statement which causes damage in one form or another to a living person or business is the offence.
each and every time it is 'published' its a new offence. Pistonheads would be equally liable for publishing a false statement as well as the original poster.
And a true comment? Or a statement of facts, or indeed an open letter asking a company to respond how does that sit?each and every time it is 'published' its a new offence. Pistonheads would be equally liable for publishing a false statement as well as the original poster.
High Octane said:
drivin_me_nuts said:
but why choose a public forum to do so? Sorry, but it begs the question - what's your agenda?
No agenda, just curious to know if there was a specific piece of legislation which pertains to this and so far it appears there isn't.
I would suggest that simply the rules of the forum have been set, please follow them and everyone will be happy 
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