RE: Well well well3 Aug 2021 21:26
I think you will find there has already been a case that was taken to court around some of the antics on advfn.
Another said: "I do not believe any of [another poster's] posts have been defamatory and Nigel Smith has behaved in an appalling manner. NS has discredited himself by his own actions".
Mr Justice Eady said that these comments were likely to be protected as fair comment, which means that they cannot count as defamation as long as they are posted without malice and represent the poster's honest views.
"I referred to common themes in the postings, such as that of 'bullying' other users and making 'threatening demands' for money. That is classic fair comment territory and, in the light of the modern authorities, it is inconceivable that a jury would find any of those who expressed such a view 'malicious' – let alone all of them," he said. "Opinions may be expressed in exaggerated and strident terms; the only requirement is that they be honestly held. It is fanciful to suppose that any of these people did not believe what they were saying. Even if they reached their conclusions in haste, or on incomplete information, or irrationally, the defence would still avail them."
You guys are acting like this board is some sort of financial advisor. It’s a discussion board. Take a look at some of the stuff going on any number of boards rofl.
It is a place to air and share views. You would not come to lse and solely base your investment decisions on what people are saying on a public chat board! Also there is the ability to report posts here if you think some of them are so ‘wild’ but I don’t see many getting removed…
Look at the point the share price decline kicked in. Oh it exactly coincides with the board dumping free warrants on the market! But oh no. That’s not what’s caused the fall. It’s them peel hunt employees!
Do you have any idea how ridiculous some of this sounds!