LOL. I just think it's a bit unfair. We all should have a right to print our opinion on our clubs. Granted, some fans go to far with their comments but really, the web is supposed to be a "free" media.
I suppose it all depends on what is written, if someone os blatantly telling lies which could damage peoples lives or work well them i think they should be accountable for thier actions, I suppose there is a fine line but there are too many people out there that think they can put whatever they want on the internet or forums and get away with it !
I think they were allegedly saying about him using hookers. What next though sued for singing something inflamatory at a game. Gary Nev allegedly sues for lies about his relationship with his mum!!!
Thank god this forum is fair enough regarding abusive behaviour but some of the other forums are terrible. Some people on the betfair forum have got solicitors letters for making derogitory comments about a few bookmakers, I dont know if its going to go further though.
No such thing as a 'free' media,even on the web not in Ireland anyway.Sure even in everyday life we don't have absolute free speech in Ireland, if you were to publically libel someone, then they could sue you. Even in the U.S., where the whole free speech thing is huge, yes you are free to say what you want without censorship, but "Freedom of speech" doesn't protect you from the consequences of what you say. Declaring, "I like little boys" in public will lead to the police smashing down your door. Calling someone a raping murderer without any proof, will lead to you being dragged into court and sued. But thats in general terms,Online this kind of thing gets to me.If there was one thing I would ask a politician to do, it would be to clarify the law in Ireland to ensure it is the AUTHOR of the words who is held responsible for them, not the owner of the automated distribution method. Holding me responsible for what is written on IrishKop is like holding a builder responsible for what is graffitied on his wall.Bring it to our attention and we will do something about it, if not then fine, sue us too. But you can't just wake up the morning after something like a concert (for example which has happened on another format) or something, see fair criticism's of the event and then go after the entire platform. Thats ridiculous. If we allow the site owners to be held responsible for what is written on their site then who in their right minds would run a forum? No-one.Thats a very convenient control mechanism to stiffle free speech and on line congregation. Well thats my rant over for today.
What a crazy sitauation,all this comes when they are also planning more legal action a lifelong fan for displaying the Owls badge outside his business.