[haiku-development] Re: Banning Jorge
- From: Nickos V <tonestone57@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <haiku-development@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:36:56 -0600
> I don't want to take any sides, but I just want you all to think
> outside of the box for a second, and think - well what if this were me?
> What if I got in a heated discussion and said things I didn't mean to?
Well, what if you did multiple heated discussions (different times) involving
multiple individuals? Wouldn't that show some type of problem with you if you
were constantly fighting with people? This is not just a one time or one issue
argument but one after another. If you kept fighting over and over with people
then they have the right to ban you from their community because they would
consider you a troublemaker.
> Would you want your personal name and demeanour being analyzed and
> discussed in an open public forum like this? I hear the word liable
> screaming very loudly when I read all of this.
The word is actually libel Karl but does not apply here because I am certain
everything stated regarding Jorge's actions and behaviour was true. Those that
use name calling should be very careful though.
I include a link to it below. Look at defences section. Of interest is the
truth being allowed with no legal stance for a lawsuit. If a statement is
truthful (and a fact) then you can say it even if it ruins or destroys an
individual's reputation.
http://www.canadianlawsite.ca/libel-slander-defamation-of-%20character.htm
> As far as I'm concerned, this should be discussed behing closed doors
> (or virtual closed doors) between the Board of Directors, a decision
> made, and that's it. If banning through the website is administered by
> other people than the Board of Directors, then the Board should have an
> advisory committee. Haiku is a legal entity, I would hate to see its
> resources drained because of something like this...
I agree that out of respect and for privacy this issue should be discussed
behind closed doors and not made public any longer but in any case people
should know the whole story before they comment or make a decision. It
probably is best for Haiku Inc. to make the banning decision themselves rather
than leaving it to the developers anyways. Haiku Inc. controls and maintains
the forums. Right? So why not the Mailing Lists too? Wouldn't moderation and
removal of posts on forum and mailing lists be Haiku Inc.'s responsibility? If
yes, then banning decisions should also be part of Haiku Inc.'s
responsibilities.
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