At the expense of legal liability?? A discussion worth having, perhaps... Take it national then. What happens if you disagree with what the owners ultimately decide, then what? Perhaps start your own site... Or cry censorship??
Originally Posted by Netx9
I don't believe that Redbook would have been taken down simply as a result of minors being found there. I think that is effective headline grabbing. Redbook was taken down because of money and that is what will determine their ultimate disposition. If the owners here are handling their finances above board I doubt there is any new risk here that has not always existed. The same positions they have in regards to prostitution will cover them if minors were to be found. They don't get held liable for what members use this place for. Just what they do themselves.
I've thought of bringing this discussion to the National Forums. In the beginning though it could have easily been dismissed as being a local issue. There was nothing to support it as possibly having any effect on the board on a National Level.
In regards to what I do when I disagree with the Guidelines posted on the board...... I have a long standing track record of adhering to the guidelines.
There are some I do not agree with already.... In some cases I can get a message across pushing the boundaries of guidelines.... But for the most part I acknowledge that the owner has the right to run the site as he chooses. I either adapt to stay within the guidelines or face the consequences others may.
Start a new Board? Why? This one does a good job.
They allow us to voice our concerns as well as question them. With a couple of exceptions it's damn great site for what it's stated purpose is.
I don't understand your willingness to live within a more restrictive environment myself where you blindly accept what you are told. But if you find comfort in that by all means live that way.