Just as a quick thought, I’ve been wondering whether the anonymous comment I had, on the recent post about the cinema counts as potentially libellous.
Frankly, I don’t know.
Now, I’m all for freedom of speech, expression, religion, what-have-you.
They’re basic rights we take for granted, here in the UK.
And rights seen as fundamental, in the spread of the internet.
However, I’m also aware that the UK has libel laws.
And, to be frank, I’d rather — if someone were to make potentially actionable comments on my blog — see them the subject of legal action, for making them.
Rather than be the subject of legal action, for having them here.
With that in mind, I’ve switched on the basic levels of moderation; one that still allows you to comment anonymously, but only after I’ve viewed the comment, and worked out if it could get me in trouble.
There’s also an option to remove both the ‘Anonymous’, and ‘Name/URL’ buttons. I’d rather you make use of the latter. (If you’ve a Googlemail account, Blogspot can log you in, with that.)
But I’ve left myself plenty of room to tighten up moderation, should I feel the need.
I’m fully behind your right to say what you feel is the right thing.
I rather not get sued as a result, though …
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I love it when someone comments. But, having had anonymous comments I feel may be libellous, actionable or just plain offensive, over the years?
I’d appreciate you* leaving your name — with a link to your website or social-media profile†, for preference — before you post a comment.
Should you choose to use a pseudonym/name, I’d appreciate it if that name were to be polite and inoffensive. I’d rather you kept it clean, and relatively grown up. Comments left with a pseudonym will be posted at my discretion: I really prefer a link.
Contentious, actionable or abusive posts left anonymously will not be posted. Nor will comments using offensive pseudonyms or language, or that are abusive of other commenters.
Thank you.
* I know many value their online privacy. I respect that. But hope you respect my wish to see who’s commenting on my blog: and my wish for you to introduce your self to me, and to your fellow commentors.
† Your Facebook, X/Twitter, Blogger, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn profile are acceptable. I also like seeing folks webpages.