Until now members have had free reign when it comes to criticising politicians. We will now restrict this in some circumstances.

It is no longer permitted to make accusations of pedophilia and similar acts (eg rape, bestiality) against specific politicians, religious leaders etc without corroboration from the mainstream media or claims of personal knowledge (we would expect police involvement in this case).

The point of this is to try to raise the tone of political debate here. I am not aware of any legal consequences arising from accusations against well known politicians etc.

Note that accusing other members, either directly or indirectly, is also not on, as is the case with any personal attack on other members.

Note also that this is not intended to restrict criticism of any organisation or people that fail to make adequate effort to bring pedophiles to justice.

Sounds fair!

Im with the program

Works for me!

Good, about time.

as one who doesnt do that I wont have any problems.. however what about those who constantly accuse anyone, but pollies in particular GAY...

its usually done in spite..and in some cases can be demeaning..and really doesnt have a whole lot to do with content.

there are a lot of gays on the boards..and I dont think its anyones business to be honest..

a paedophile is different.. its evil but to use it as a weapon is bad.

Bob Brown is gay.

I'm Mellie

Interesting to see how the next religion debate goes considering Bobby and Nail are quick to jump on the pedo line.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I forgot about this thread. This is the reason for 52's post. Now it makes sense.

SOB

Well, that went stupid pretty quickly, didn't it?

Freediver and the mods are correct.

Pull it in, we tolerate a lot, but there are limits...

freediver wrote on May 16^th, 2012 at 7:17pm:

Until now members have had free reign when it comes to criticising politicians. We will now restrict this in some circumstances. It is no longer permitted to make accusations of pedophilia and similar acts (eg rape, bestiality) against specific politicians, religious leaders etc without corroboration from the mainstream media or claims of personal knowledge (we would expect police involvement in this case). The point of this is to try to raise the tone of political debate here. I am not aware of any legal consequences arising from accusations against well known politicians etc. Note that accusing other members, either directly or indirectly, is also not on, as is the case with any personal attack on other members. Note also that this is not intended to restrict criticism of any organisation or people that fail to make adequate effort to bring pedophiles to justice.

Are you going to do anything about this slur freediver?


Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Aug 21^st, 2012 at 7:27am:

They are. Some private Catholic schools can't even afford to cover up the paedophilia claims.

Verge wrote on Aug 21^st, 2012 at 9:58am:

freediver wrote on May 16th, 2012 at 7:17pm: Until now members have had free reign when it comes to criticising politicians. We will now restrict this in some circumstances. It is no longer permitted to make accusations of pedophilia and similar acts (eg rape, bestiality) against specific politicians, religious leaders etc without corroboration from the mainstream media or claims of personal knowledge (we would expect police involvement in this case). The point of this is to try to raise the tone of political debate here. I am not aware of any legal consequences arising from accusations against well known politicians etc. Note that accusing other members, either directly or indirectly, is also not on, as is the case with any personal attack on other members. Note also that this is not intended to restrict criticism of any organisation or people that fail to make adequate effort to bring pedophiles to justice. Are you going to do anything about this slur freediver? Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Aug 21st, 2012 at 7:27am: They are. Some private Catholic schools can't even afford to cover up the paedophilia claims.

Truly revolting comment.

Shane B wrote on Aug 21^st, 2012 at 10:20am:

Verge wrote on Aug 21st, 2012 at 9:58am: freediver wrote on May 16th, 2012 at 7:17pm: Until now members have had free reign when it comes to criticising politicians. We will now restrict this in some circumstances. It is no longer permitted to make accusations of pedophilia and similar acts (eg rape, bestiality) against specific politicians, religious leaders etc without corroboration from the mainstream media or claims of personal knowledge (we would expect police involvement in this case). The point of this is to try to raise the tone of political debate here. I am not aware of any legal consequences arising from accusations against well known politicians etc. Note that accusing other members, either directly or indirectly, is also not on, as is the case with any personal attack on other members. Note also that this is not intended to restrict criticism of any organisation or people that fail to make adequate effort to bring pedophiles to justice. Are you going to do anything about this slur freediver? Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Aug 21st, 2012 at 7:27am: They are. Some private Catholic schools can't even afford to cover up the paedophilia claims. Truly revolting comment.

How is that a slur?

SOB

The posts on here have long since not related to the topic heading!