Bad/Good Trader Category ???

[Cazador]

Sorry. That sentence should have been removed when I deleted another paragraph that used to follow that statement. Your suggestion was clear and right on target, James.

Rick

[KITKAT]

Originally Posted by mikm

hello all ... Not sure if there are any legal ramifications involved but I was thinking that perhaps a seperate grouping within this forum for our various Trader experiences might be appropriate.

I would caution the forum about this type of thread. A well known dog email list called HOFLIN was sued for this type of thing... successfully, I believe. visitors to a forum can post about their own experience, but when you make it a recommendation against someone, that can lead to litigation.

I would suggest that IF such a thread were started, the thread would have to be restricted to GOOD comments about traders only.

And yes, we should be donating to support this site!

[drache]

like could "Bob" sue us?
And what about the BOI at Fauna classifieds - isn't that sort of the kind of thing we want to do?

[KITKAT]

Originally Posted by drache

like could "Bob" sue us?
And what about the BOI at Fauna classifieds - isn't that sort of the kind of thing we want to do?

So far, only one person has posted negatively about Bob, and has given it as his personal opinion. I am not sure how far that would go... but it does pay to be cautious when posting negative feedback on public forums. If you have proof of what you say, and can afford to defend it, then fine...

[adamanteus]

I thought that, when I was following the thread. But to be honest from what I've read this guy might be best waiting till it blows over. It would [probably do his business more harm than good to highlight this kind of negative publicity.

[mikm]

So the suggestion is to either abandon the idea totally for fear of retribution based on what may or may not have happened to a Publishing Company or limit it to positive comments only ??? Or am I clearly not understanding these concerns ??

much thanks,
marian

[KITKAT]

Originally Posted by mikm

So the suggestion is to either abandon the idea totally for fear of retribution based on what may or may not have happened to a Publishing Company or limit it to positive comments only ??? Or am I clearly not understanding these concerns ??

much thanks,
marian

The Hoflin lists are not a publishing company. They are DOG FANCY email lists on the internet. And I don't understand your choice of the words "may or may not". I was a member of the Hoflin lists, and can tell you that this DID happen.

[mikm]

First and foremost my sincere apologies if I offended you as that was not my intent. I believe it is important to keep things in perspective. Anyone can sue anyone for just about anything. Silly and sad IMO. Fear of retribution or "fear of" ... (again, IMHO) should not be a dictating factor in ones actions. My suggestion of a "Trader Category" was very raw conceptually and I thought perhaps folks with greater knowledge of such issues & implications (such as yourself ??) could help set the guidelines. In regards to your questions the pastes below are what I was referring to.

Again my apologies if you were personally offended ... best wishes, marian

Hoflin's Dogs OnlinePublisher of breed specific magazines, books, annuals, and prints. Features breed show stats and reviews and home pages.
www.hoflin.com/Default.html - 3k -

" ... sued for this type of thing... successfully, I believe."

[GarterGuy]

Originally Posted by KITKAT

So far, only one person has posted negatively about Bob, and has given it as his personal opinion. I am not sure how far that would go... but it does pay to be cautious when posting negative feedback on public forums. If you have proof of what you say, and can afford to defend it, then fine...

I have three dead snakes in my freezer.....figure that's proof enough. I personally don't fear any retribution from "Bob".....I've simply given an account of what happened with my dealings with him and conclusions as to the quality of his animals from my own personal experiance dealing with him. It's up to everyone else to make of it what they will.
Roy

[drache]

I need to ask this again:
does anyone know whether there's ever been an issue with the BOI (board of inquiry) at Fauna classifieds?
If they can do it, why not us? Maybe there's just a particular format to follow.
I wonder whether Consumer Reports gets sued a lot (or bribed sometimes).
We're just having conversations here, with accounts of personal experiences, right?