ian1964 10,724 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 EX-MP George Galloway is threatening to sue a Rangers fans' website over allegations punters made defamatory claims that he is anti-Jewish. The politician, 56, has told the Follow Follow messageboard to apologise, give an undertaking the comments will not be repeated and pay his lawyers' bill - or he'll sue. Yesterday letters warning of the threat were delivered. Mr Galloway's spokesman Ron McKay said: "Unless they do this a writ will be issued. He's successfully sued in the past for this. He is anti-Israeli, not anti-Jewish." In 2008 a Jewish radio station in London went bust after being forced to pay the then Respect MP �£15,000 for a similar slur. Mr Galloway, who is standing in next week's Scottish election, is also suing the Canadian government for �£1million over a travel ban in 2009 that was later overturned. Follow Follow operators Footy Mad declined to comment. Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/3548833/Galloway-threat-to-sue-Gers-fans-site.html#ixzz1KiLPF9Ur 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,562 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Probably no more than a publicity stunt but with the kind of traffic FF has it must be very difficult (almost impossible in fact) to moderate such a forum effectively. This means we all need to take responsibility for what we post. *Goes to consult lawyer* Edited April 27, 2011 by Frankie 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Can you not put an disclaimer on the forum along the lines of "This forum and it's moderators do not necessarily agree or disagree with any comments made by it's participants, all views and comments expressed and or made are the express view of the individual poster" not being legalese there might be loopholes. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,562 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Can you not put an disclaimer on the forum along the lines of "This forum and it's moderators do not necessarily agree or disagree with any comments made by it's participants, all views and comments expressed and or made are the express view of the individual poster" not being legalese there might be loopholes. We've had terms and conditions on our main site now for several years but fortunately our membership is sensible enough to ensure what they post is relevant and, erm, legal. http://www.gersnetonline.co.uk/2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110&Itemid=85 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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