Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Drewy26

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Here is the official tidefans.com stance on rumors and information:

* We will provide the best available content by assembling outstanding and knowledgeable staff, writers, and editors.

* We will provide the most accurate content by ensuring that no unsubstantiated rumor is posted by any staff member. ALL unsubstantiated rumors posted by registered users will be rebuffed with facts or removed from the site.

* We will provide the most current content by maintaining contact with various sources inside and outside The University who provide reliable and current information. No information will be bought, bribed, blackmailed, or otherwise obtained in any manner except at the sole discretion of the provider of such information.

As stated not all rumors are immediately removed, some are rebuffed. It is a judgement call which would be the most productive.

If only all message boards had these same standards of ethics.

Makes me proud to be a member here and redoubles the good feeling I have regarding the substantive information in this thread.
 

chris

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Yeah,I've the same feeling........kinda of a warm-fuzzy I get every time I send in my "dues fees" for my TideFans subscription! :biggrin:
 

BAMAHD

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Can anything legally be done to hold the individuals and websites responsible for their actions? I know the individuals called out can file suit for slander and defamation of character but what about the Public Universities paying hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to investigate?
 

TIDE-HSV

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Generally, suits against websites for libels haven't succeeded. However, I feel that, taking one AU site for an example, one moderator there has published libel, as a poster. If it were possible to tie the site to him as an agent, and participating in the libel, the suit might come out differently. I've never heard of a public entity suing for libel as such - not saying it hasn't happened - it's just not my field...
 

Redwood Forrest

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

The holier than thou attitude is what i don't get. Forget about SACS and the sociology scandal that is far worse than giving a friend a textbook. The AU program spent five straight decades on probation and the only reason they got off this decade is because no one would listen to Terry Bowden and Paul Davis.



The history books say AU is the dirtiest program in the SEC yet they stand there with a rock in one hand and hundred dollar bills in the other.
O.K. Facts mean nothing to Aubie. He has a chip on his shoulder. He wants to be ALABAMA so bad he can taste it. But, alas, it is never to be. So all he has left is his hate of all things Crimson. Thus, the irrational behavior.
 
Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

If only all message boards had these same standards of ethics.

Makes me proud to be a member here and redoubles the good feeling I have regarding the substantive information in this thread.
Doesn't even bother me to click on a few ads!:):biggrin::eek::cool2::biggrin2::biggrin:

Notice ah've ben coming here fer a while, just ain't had mech tuh say!
 
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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Just wanted to chime in has a lurker here on this site, and I post from time to time. The reason I love coming here is I don't have to fight through the trash to read real things about Bama football & other things.........

All involved with binging this site to us Bama fans, I thank you for this.........:)


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bayoutider

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Just wanted to chime in has a lurker here on this site, and I post from time to time. The reason I love coming here is I don't have to fight through the trash to read real things about Bama football & other things.........

All involved with binging this site to us Bama fans, I thank you for this.........:)


:BigA: ROLL TIDE :BigA:
Thank you. We take that as a compliment. :)
 

LCN

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Generally, suits against websites for libels haven't succeeded. However, I feel that, taking one AU site for an example, one moderator there has published libel, as a poster. If it were possible to tie the site to him as an agent, and participating in the libel, the suit might come out differently. I've never heard of a public entity suing for libel as such - not saying it hasn't happened - it's just not my field...
Does this mean we can resume our open conversation about Herb Winches ? :wink:
 

bama_belle

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

If only all message boards had these same standards of ethics.

Makes me proud to be a member here and redoubles the good feeling I have regarding the substantive information in this thread.
I agree with you. If you want real information, then read this board. If you want to delve into the mind of the truly crazy and obsessed read itat.
Just make sure you shower afterwards.........don't say I didn't warn you. :biggrin2:
 

tortfeasor

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Here is the official tidefans.com stance on rumors and information:

* We will provide the best available content by assembling outstanding and knowledgeable staff, writers, and editors.

* We will provide the most accurate content by ensuring that no unsubstantiated rumor is posted by any staff member. ALL unsubstantiated rumors posted by registered users will be rebuffed with facts or removed from the site.

* We will provide the most current content by maintaining contact with various sources inside and outside The University who provide reliable and current information. No information will be bought, bribed, blackmailed, or otherwise obtained in any manner except at the sole discretion of the provider of such information.

As stated not all rumors are immediately removed, some are rebuffed. It is a judgement call which would be the most productive.

Wow... I had no idea that a message board with ethics existed.

I joined over a year ago but I bounced around on other boards never spending any great length of time on any one board before (except maybe a vile board or two because the trainwreck over the past year or so has been fun to watch). Anyway, one reason I bounced around was because I had no faith in what was being posted on other boards. What I have read over the past month or so on this board is credible. Thank you.

I think that I have found a sports board home.
 

Ttown13

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Some of the individuals who were libeled are presently considering legal action, and have been for some time. I'd say that the possibility of that eventuality is better than 50-50. I hope they carry through with it...
I hope they carry through with it, too. It's the only way this kind of thing is going to stop.
 

GrandBayTider

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

I would normally be suspicous since the story almost sounds too good to be true from my POV. However, considering the orginal poster, I totally believe it, and am now curious to see what the NCAA comes out with. I fully expect to see some stories in various media outlets this fall/spring as details began to make the rounds. Thank you for the information Earle! :BigA:

This is why this is the ONLY UA website I go to period.
 

Drewy26

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

I would normally be suspicous since the story almost sounds too good to be true from my POV. However, considering the orginal poster, I totally believe it, and am now curious to see what the NCAA comes out with. I fully expect to see some stories in various media outlets this fall/spring as details began to make the rounds. Thank you for the information Earle! :BigA:

This is why this is the ONLY UA website I go to period.
Wouldn't it be poetic justice if the NCAA rumors began to really get legs just before NSD like with us in 2001/2002?
 

Bama-fo-life

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Wouldn't it be poetic justice if the NCAA rumors began to really get legs just before NSD like with us in 2001/2002?
No not really. You see we had recruits to loose during that time period. That is what makes what CNS has done so awesome because it does not matter whether or not the NCAA is coming or not, the boogs will have terrible recruiting classes.

On a different note, I can say that I have been reading posts on this board for six years and I can tell you that they do not allow any rumors. I appreciate that for several reasons. 1. I will never be spouting off false information in a conversation thus looking like a Jack hole. 2. I know that when I see mods talking about this kind of stuff that it has real legs. I love tide fans and I appreciate all those who help to keep her healthy and sane.
 

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Hey everyone,I'm new here. I've been lurking and reading posts from this site for about 5 years. After lurking other various chat rooms TideFans is a site to be proud of. I now feel very priviledged to be a member.
 

bayoutider

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

Hey everyone,I'm new here. I've been lurking and reading posts from this site for about 5 years. After lurking other various chat rooms TideFans is a site to be proud of. I now feel very priviledged to be a member.
And we are proud to have you.
 

rolltide7854

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

I lurk at autigers and it is funny that there are no threads discussing the "Gadsden situation" now. There used to be at least 5 on the front page.:conf2: Where they go?
 

Hamilton

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Re: Let's get something straight about "Gadsden..." (read edit to opening post)

They've still got at least one thread on the board that is calling names of "involved" individuals. I can't find the one that was listing the name(s) of a doctor(s). I usually just read the different boards and don't post, but it will be interesting to see if one of the individuals who was libeled pursues civil recourse. I do know he's seriously considering it.
 

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