Satankid writes:

I totally disagree. For a start there is no way of proving that the person's name is real, as Phil pointed out.
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Thats true, Gareth, but generally the ones with the monkey ass nicknames are the most shameless and unrestained about libel and slander.

But Take away the so called "humorus" names and it takes some of the deranged glee from these slaggers and trollers. Also, if only e-mails that bear that name of the persons verifable ISP are permitted, then Brian can lodge a complaint with their ISP and get their ISP service discontinued.I have done that on another message board and it stopped the guy...

By the way, This isnt about guys like you who never slag people and who are not ashamed of their real name...
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Second of all, it is not relevant to what people say. When I post something I like people to judge what is written not to judge me.
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Agree with you on that part-thats why I dont really care about the profiles, because I have seen some dumb posts from guys with impressive profiles. Besides a fan shouldnt be dismissed just becasue he/she never stepped into the ring.

A forum that is fan friendly where fans who supprt our support by buying tickets and videos arent afraid of being ridicled for not being a fighter, will help the popularity oif the sport.

So like you said, Judge what they say in its own merits. I dont think I would be particularly swayed by something on here just becasue Mike Tyson posted it. nuff said on that.|
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Thirdly, everyone has the right to privacy.
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When you make public libelous remarks you forfeit your right to privacy.
under English, or American law anyway. Plus, its morally questionable to shield cowards and slanderers. Brian can keep their privacy once he has verified their identity, and only reveal it if they break the axd rules,or slander someone.
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True, and its usally not a good idea to make general rules based on the exceptional situation. BUT... the problem is getting out of hand.
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Occasionally someone appears with an alias and slags others off and that is all that some notice.
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The problem as I see it is its more than just occasional.
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On the other hand there are some people without aliases who are offensive at times. Does it make it OK just because they dont use an a alias
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no, of course not, but in such cases, Brian has a viable remedy and so do YOU and I if they slander you and we know their true identity-also
they are making their identity known and thus making themselves accountable to their peers. Plus, i think even the obnoxious posts by people who identify themselves pale in comparison to the totally put of control crap from the anynomous trollers.

take care Mate, I appreciate the info you furnish me from time to time on the Japanese scene.

I respect you enpormously as you know,

dan