Randy: Have you considered the legal ramifications of moderating Flyertalk internally?

While the case law is still clearly evolving, last I heard self-moderation of an internet bulliten board by the company that owns it raises the likelihood of losing a civil lawsuit over what people post on that board. While some cases have been lost by sponsors of unmoderated boards as well, the legal wisdom seems to be that moderation equals consent to things that are left on the board by the company that is moderating.

Admittedly, this info is from the last time I attended a seminar on this issue which was six months ago, but you ought to check into it just to cover your rear.

And for those of you moaning to yourselves about my raising this point, it just goes to once again prove what the plaque on my wall says in bright pink:

NEVER ASK A LAWYER OR AN ACCOUNTANT FOR BUSINESS ADVICE. THEY ARE TRAINED TO FIND PROBLEMS, NOT SOLUTIONS.

Full discolsure: I am not a lawyer but I play one at work

[This message has been edited by kokonutz (edited 10-12-2000).]