MattMattMatt Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'd almost bet Blackpool contacted them repeatedly to cleanup the site and get whatever patently false information is on the site off and the webmaster is just too bothered or uninterested to comply so they'd rather just dump it. I don't pretend to be an expert of libel or slander laws, especially not in the UK, but I'd assume simply being critical of the park's operations would be a difficult card for the park to play in getting the site shut down. I mean you can find millions upon millions of harsh words written about every park under the sun online. I just can't help but think the park has an interest pushing on the site to disappear and from the sounds of it, it was very difficult at all. Always keep a positive tone - disappointment can be expressed, but you simply must watch yourself should you actually harm the park's reputation. Remember that damage to reputation is grounds for legal action. Always point out the sunny side of whatever situation. Don't allow forum members to run the park down too far. You are responsible for what goes on in your forum. Of course you want free speech, but its your responsibility to make sure the park's reputation isn't trashed and that erroneous information isn't passed off as official info. Related note, these both seem really excessive to me. Always keeping a positive tone means your site is treading on fan boy-ism. I don't see what the issue is if you attempt to be as objective as possible in your coverage of whatever park, as they seem to do a pretty good job of here at TPR. If a park is doing really well in some areas, that's great, hype it up and express your happiness but always being positive when operations are garbage or trash is piling up in the midways - I don't really see the point of having a site if you just ignore that sort of thing completely, especially in forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^A positive tone doesn't necessary mean you agree with every decision a park makes. There's always ways of saying things. Both of these statements say about the same thing: 1) I don't really agree with XXX's decision to make you put your loose articles in a locker. 2) I think XXX making you put your stuff in a locker before riding sucks. Which one sounds better? It's all about the tone of the writing. Although you may not agree, you can always make a statement without sounding negative or mean. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I think Terrance's reply sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I don't really agree with Matt's decision to respond to Terrance's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^Robb, can you say it the 'not so nice way' to him? I think I need a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I need a spanking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^Yes you do. I'm not offering either! Oh and I need to eat. Lunchtime! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ This is a *MUCH* better discussion than talking about some poorly written BPB fansite! Anyone else agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^Are we talking about needs or spankings? I'll give you spanking if it's ok with the wifey. I don't homewreck (anymore), you know. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I've only kind of been paying attention. So BPB spanked some guy's fan site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ And now there's legal action. I believe it's for sexual harassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I love the irony of the admin of this site going totally, nay, INSANELY off-topic in a serious discussion.... ... But at the same time, sexual harrassment rocks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ This is a *MUCH* better discussion than talking about some poorly written BPB fansite! Anyone else agree? This has been most entertaining. More, please! dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I love the irony of the admin of this site going totally, nay, INSANELY off-topic in a serious discussion.... And that's why TPR's so fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I love the irony of the admin of this site going totally, nay, INSANELY off-topic in a serious discussion.... And that's why TPR's so fun! Hell yeeah Although.... BPB have a bit of reputation of being a-holes with the GP and lying through their teeth to gain publicity (such as when they claim PMBO to be 235 feet tall, which is measured from sea-level, when it is actually 213. Wtf?).... but at the same time that article is gosh darn PAINFULLY written, like a 13 year old wrote it! How the hell is BPB not going to be pissed at them for it? bah Anyway, back off-topic we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^Are we talking about needs or spankings? As in I need a spanking. Or I need to do some spanking. Or, spankings really suck. Or, I disagree with spankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Anyway, back off-topic we go! Technically we aren't "off topic" we are just choosing a more visually appealing and entertaining way of expressing our thoughts. BPBguide got a.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 More, please! That's what the last guy said! Skills, I tells ya! Terry "Thank you sir, may I please have another?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Anyway, back off-topic we go! Technically we aren't "off topic" we are just choosing a more visually appealing and entertaining way of expressing our thoughts. Aahh very shrewd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 More, please! That's what the last guy said! Skills, I tells ya! Terry Post Of The Day! dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Austin Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 in a serious discussion.... I think the discussion was serious for about 4 posts before people realised that they didn't actually really care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just to keep the new topic going... A picture is really worth a thousand words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 OMG, I think I've inadvertedly created a cult thread here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ Only if we start discussing spankings on the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMattMatt Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Although you may not agree, you can always make a statement without sounding negative or mean. Still, the only reason I wrote the previous post wasn't because of negativity or mean-ness, or whatever, it was more just in response to the idea that there were legal implications, specifically that "damage to reputation is grounds for legal action" which isn't really all that it takes, at least not in the US. There are statements made every day on this website which could be construed as damaging to whatever park's reputation but that doesn't mean they're grounds for a law suit. I just think "Always keep a positive tone" is a fine hallmark of fanboy-ism and if that's your goal go for it but I think some semblance of objectivity is a much more lofty goal to shoot for. I think there's also something to be said for not allowing your forums to turn into constant 24/7 bitch-fests but there's a way to balance that and still be constructively critical. Anyway I am now being wayyyyyyy too serious for this thread, has anyone broken out the cat-o-nine tails yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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