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: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:38 pm  

J. Willard Gibbs wrote:

Because it suits them to do so in this case.

It has little to no bearing on whether they'd come knocking if it were rlfans doing so.

It's not a question of 'whether'. And putting this site at potential legal jeopardy isn't really up for debate either.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:44 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

There is no threat to posting links to youtube. It's youtube that would get into trouble, not RLFANS. Embedding the video is probably another matter, but links are fine. No one is going to get sued for posting links to youtube.

Oh look, it's another tough-talking keyboard legal warrior - posting from a position of anonymity and zero risk to himself.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:54 pm  

J. Willard Gibbs wrote:

Oh look, it's another tough-talking keyboard legal warrior - posting from a position of anonymity and zero risk to himself.

and of course your name is J Willard Gibbs.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:58 pm  

Chris28 wrote:

and of course your name is J Willard Gibbs.

I'm not the one proffering legal advice encouraging other to do things that will land them in hot water, and telling them they'll be fine.

If the poster in question were to sell and mortgage everything he owned, put the money into an escrow account and sign a contract to underwrite any legal costs rlfans will incur, I'd take him seriously.

Until then, he's a set of flapping gums talking big about other people's financial peril, secure in his own anonymity and lack of risk.

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: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:59 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

There is no threat to posting links to youtube. It's youtube that would get into trouble, not RLFANS. Embedding the video is probably another matter, but links are fine. No one is going to get sued for posting links to youtube.

Our experience suggests otherwise. And as I said: it's not a matter for debate.

The AUP wrote:

1.2b. Copyrighted materials
* Linking to sites carrying content without the permission of the copyright owner, or mentioning how to access such material, is forbidden.
* This also includes posting links to, or explaining how to access, unauthorized video or audio of copyrighted broadcasts and recordings.

...

The Acceptable Usage Policy is non-negotiable, and all decisions of the Admin Team are final.

All of us involved in RLFANS - the Admin Team, forum moderators, site editors, and other contributors - take this site seriously and are proud of how popular it has become.

This site costs several thousands of pounds per year to run and these rules have been developed over several years in order to protect both the site and its members. Nobody makes any money from RLFANS, we are all just volunteers who give up our time and energy for nothing other than to support our game.

There are two options for anyone using the site: either follow the rules, whether you like them or not, or stay away.

And that is the last word on the subject.

edit: emphasis added for those of you who had difficulty understanding it.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:00 pm  

big eorl will smash him

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: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:05 pm  

brearley84 wrote:

big eorl will smash him

back on topic

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:28 pm  

I must admit that I did see Burgess make a few mistakes in the first two games which negated the over the top hype surrounding him here in Oz. He is classy, big and skillful as described though.

Poor fella. With all that hype, if he's not perfect the media here have built him up to shoot him down.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:56 pm  

Moi Moi is a far, far better player now than he was two years ago. Then he was Paleasina (sp) Mk 2. Now he has the engine to keep going and not be a defensive liability.

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:00 am  

brearley84 wrote:

big eorl will smash him

I hope so, but imo, for his size, Crabtree doesn't put in enough big hits.