Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

A certain member has the following link to another web page in his signature:-

Forgive me if I'm wrong but aren't such links supposed to reciprocate and put a link to accyweb for them to remain?
If I'm wrong then I apologise, however, accyweb isn't an advertising area for political views, we have enough problems with day to day threads without someone pushing forward their political beliefs on the rest of us.


I would say the same if it was Labour or the Liberals please leave accyweb alone, you have your beliefs others have theirs let's try our best to keep accyweb neutral ground!
:o

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

You'd expect a moderator would know the rules.:D

I hope it's removed, because if it was reciprocated, and Accy Web had a link on the other site, I don't think I could cope if we were invaded.:eek::D

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

if theres a doubt? then this thread question should be sent to the mods, i reckon.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

If nothing else, it is at least "Net Etiquette" to reciprocate the link! :)

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

If its in your signature it doesn't count as advertising on accyeweb (even though it is) so long as its a link to your own website..

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I've had a look to see where the link takes you and I wouldn't worry Less, there's not going to be floods of people heading our way - there's only two people on there.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

fair enough if thats the case, its put to bed.:D;)

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

On second thoughts.:rolleyes:

It might be fun to toy with David Davis.:D

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I am pretty sure I asked permission before putting my web address in, anyway, I will be corrected if I am wrong, having 2 businesses, I have 2 websites, but there is only a section to put one in, so if I am not told otherwise, I may change about! :D

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

Providing there is a link back to accyweb there is no problem

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Just had a look Mick, and dont see one, but will have when I get in monday! :D

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

No cashy I think it's something we should all be able to debate about, what happens when someone from one of the obnoxious loony party's puts a link in their signature?
All reasonably minded people may object to such a link but how could that be removed if in all fairness a link to other political sites is allowed?
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Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I don't personally think it matters whether the link is 'political' or not. Everyone has views. The world would be a pretty dull place without peoples opinions.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

Fair enough and when someone does put another link in how are you going to decide that it should be removed?

I have no problem with your political views however, I do think this particular link leaves the site open to abuse from fringe politics, better to have no such links than you being accused of bias later, when the inevitable happens.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I think the problem there is 'where do you stop'. I mean, my personal blog is quite political, should that also be removed?

I think what you propose is really interesting though. My University Union had a 'No Platform' policy, which expired this year, and the executive decided not to keep it. Essentially what it did was removed the right of the BNP, Hizb ut-Tahrir and some other extreme political organisations from speaking, leafleting and existing within the union building.

There were lots of arguments put up on both sides, and I think it would make a really interesting thread in general chat if you wanted to start it. :)

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I've already started a thread here thanks.

I will await the time when someone does post such a link and how you will deal with it and the inevitable flak that will come with it.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

As I say, do you think its right to have my personal blog linked?

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I'll allow you to debate that one with your conscience at the moment I'm discussing your signature and the fact that the site should at least appear unbiased.

Or perhaps you could add something such as:-

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I certainly won't be hand holding to peoples political beliefs, I'm not the BBC. :P

I own both sites, and both are just a series of opinions. Is it just the title that bothers you? :D

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I think that should give you a clue as to what I think, if you don't agree fair enough but, just remember this could come back on you sometime in the future when you have to deal with someone that puts a link in and then objects when you remove it.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I wasn't referring to if you cared that 'Conservative' was in the title. I meant both links in my sig contain political material so I am just wondering why it is one rather than the other that you are concerned about.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I chose the one I mentioned, if you think the blog is just as bad then maybe you should remove both so that you can attempt to be neutral.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I will always be neutral if I had to moderate anything. The more experienced moderators would have me hung drawn and quartered if not. :p

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I mentioned this before .....and nowt was done about it ...

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I can see Less's point, and think it very valid.

What would happen if a member linked an extremist website to their signature? It doesn't really matter if they own the site, or if it's someone elses.

There must be some rules, otherwise the system will be too open to abuse.

Perhaps the blog link could be kept on a member's profile page, as long as the rules about reciprocation are followed?

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I think it is terrible to link to a site in your sig without there being a link back ;)

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

after much thought, i come down on the Less side of this.we all got political or religious views, which are argued/ discussed on here, but radical political views could be linked on here if this remained, its a problem that is NOT needed.

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Mountains Molehills :)








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Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

I bet there were people saying similar things in 1933.;)

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

K-P I agree but extracting the urine of a moderator is something that should be looked at.
Does Andrewb have to ask permission?
If you are testing him then go for it.
I don't think Mick would tolerate this behavour.
An extemist website...I don't think so.
Supporters are one thing.....bigots are quite something else. :)

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

Hello Royboy, my word doesn't time fly? My turn again? I thought you were busy having a go at rindy and a few others didn't expect to hear from you for a while, still, we should be used to it by now with your short attention span we never know where you will turn up next, we only know it won't be a pleasant experience!

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Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

Suirely you don't expect a 'I am better that thou' free passage all the time.
Having a go at Rindy is fine, he is a big lad and can stand it.
The few others seem to jump on the skirts or threads of the ones that you are involved in.
I communicate with members as I find them without problems.
:rolleyes:

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

yer lookin at this all wrong i reckon, if you don't think so then that is naive, i never say never, also nothing to do with bigotry as was said earlier " any political party" perhaps you are being the bigot here? i wonder.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

The funny thing is you seem to find them worthy only of your scorn.

Which is very tiresome for quite a few of us, Still, looking at the time another long night on the rum so, I'll let you get back to it.

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Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

Socialist Workers Party.

Animal Liberation Front.

B.N.P.

Any one of the many militant religious groups.

If you allow one, then I'm afraid you'll have to allow them all.

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

agree but thats bigotry to some.:rolleyes:

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

More like blinkered to me.:(

Re: Isn't this a bit of a no, no?
 

Can we get back off thread?
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