Amiga.org Vs Amigaworld.net........Give us your views!

[bhoggett]

Paradox wrote:
I personly think A.org is miles better than amigaworld.net becuase you can get away with much more and poeple dont ban you all the time.

You mean it's more troll friendly? I wouldn't bet on it if I was you...

[bhoggett]

koaftder wrote:
If I said something off the wall at the pub with my friends, you better beleive its going to get repeated.

Permission is not needed to quote something from IRC, usenet, this forum, etc.

I understand that by your personal rules this is considered impolite, but also understand that for many (probably most) of us it's completely unecessary.

We are not talking about a private message or email here.

Actually, there's aren't any special rights assigning forums and IRC channels as public places. In both cases you are expected to agree to the T&C when you register/log in.

I don't know if in this case there is such a stated condition that things said in the channel remain confined to the channel, but it's a perfectly reasonable condition if clearly stated.

[bhoggett]

koaftder wrote:
I have never seen a rule in an IRC channel asking people not to repost stuff in the channel.

It may not exist, in which case those in charge of the channel should make sure it does before asking people to comply.

That would be completely unenforcable

It's a question of manners and respect. I suspect that not having either would result in not being welcome on said channel.

and retarded.

Why? Participation on forums and IRC channels isn't something people are entitled to. It's customary to have T&C or a set of rules one has to agree to when registering on a forum and you can ask people to abide by house rules on an IRC channel too. If you don't like those rules don't go there. What you think of the rules and whether they are enforceable or not is irrelevant really.

I'm not defending Paradox here as I think he's been sailing close to the wind on this forum already, regardless of anything he might have said on IRC, but people are entitled to make their own rules and expect you to observe them when visiting their home ground. If you don't like their rules regarding the IRC channel you can always start an alternative one without such rules.

[bhoggett]

I hate to point out the obvious but all this talk of "national" and "international" sites and local laws influencing moderation in any way is just absolute bunkum, certainly in respect to Amiga forums.

And since we're O/T anyway, you chaps over the pond shouldn't believe everything you read you know. Free speech is doing fine in Europe too. The laws which do govern certain subjects cover incitement to attitudes and actions that are contrary to the laws of the countries concerned.