Just a FYI about the "report" feature... It's mostly for the administration's amusement. Unless we get emailed a scanned court document that is signed by a judge with appropriate jurisdiction, nothing gets taken down (unless you were the original author and make a request).
See why here (among other reasons):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_23 ... ecency_Act
No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.If we moderate at all in unmoderated sections of the forum (everywhere unless explicitly stated), by removing information, we're implying that the information that is
not removed and still remains is accurate (which cannot be guaranteed). It's also not reasonable to expect fair moderation considering the size of the forum and the fact that decisions are made on the basis of what is basically one person's opinion of what you can and cannot say. By remaining neutral and relying on the courts, Fornits (service provider) itself remains immune to claims such as defamation arising from those of the users (speakers / content providers). It also fits nicely with a philosophy of personal responsibility: you said it, and you're responsible for it (and nobody else). If you have an issue with something that is said in a thread, take it up with the courts, file a lawsuit, win it, get a judge's order, and only then will anything get taken down. No amount of begging or asking nicely will work. If we make an exception for one, not only is it not fair to everybody else, as I said, we also lose immunity. <-- not legal advice bla bla bla...
Edit:
Also, lawsuits against survivors can turn out badly for the plaintiffs. Just ask Benchmark Young Adult School... but hey.. if you want the court to rule your case frivilous and then you end up with a judgement against you.... go right ahead.
