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Anon. members - Forums open to court action??

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justasking111 · 10/04/2019 13:47

Was quite shocked to see this. Will this be a test case? Mumsnet is such a tame well run site compared to the comments I see in the online press. Is the writing on the wall for free (cough) speech or is it a culling of trolling. Personally I think that something needs to be done, some folk have no filter or are just plain nasty.

news.yahoo.com/transgender-activist-wins-court-ruling-forcing-parenting-website-reveal-identity-alleged-online-abuser-121317596.html

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rightreckoner · 14/04/2019 18:13

Definitions are the basis of law though. Sorry if you think it’s boring.

LimeKiwi · 14/04/2019 18:13

For the lurkers?

I often post for the lurkers

So do I. People can make up their own mind

sackrifice · 14/04/2019 18:14

Yes, because as I have said, you're only happy with one answer, you won't see what others post, so what is the point when you can't or won't see it?
Even if I did link, you'd refuse to accept anything that isn't your "right" answer.

You can't link to something that doesn't exist.

For the lurkers. Always for the lurkers.

LimeKiwi · 14/04/2019 18:15

You can't link to something that doesn't exist

You have been on threads where people have given definitions, you know full well you have.

For the lurkers, you say? Yes, so's mine.

sackrifice · 14/04/2019 18:16

Definitions are the basis of law though. Sorry if you think it’s boring

And identification documents, erm...IDENTIFY people.

That's why there is no much £ in fake passports etc.

They may as well cease to exist if Self Id comes in.

Anyway - back to the question pertinent to this thread.

Is it defamation to state the birth name of a trans activist?

sackrifice · 14/04/2019 18:19

You have been on threads where people have given definitions, you know full well you have.

I've only ever seen them when they say 'a woman is anyone who identifies as a woman' but as we know, you cannot include in a definition, the thing that you are defining as it is then, by definition, not a definition.

'A splongtat is anything that resembles a splongtat' begs the question, what is a splongtat in the first place.

Anyway back to the question...Is it defamation to state the birth name of a trans activist?

sackrifice · 14/04/2019 18:22

For the lurkers, you say? Yes, so's mine.

I'm sure they will be totally impressed with your lack of ability to define anything, link to anything or to answer any of the questions put.

Top work there. If your case is for the opposition. Star

werideatdawn · 14/04/2019 18:23

Thank you sackrifice I will read that. It seems like an uphill struggle to get information without the cloak and dagger business and it's really uncomfortable. It's frustrating to want to be informed and feel like people almost don't want you to be!

PencilsInSpace · 14/04/2019 18:26

People can make up their own mind

As I am sure they are Smile

BarbieJellyBabyBrain · 14/04/2019 18:29

LimeKiwi gave some crappy definition of 'woman' about 3 usernames ago, and has been referring to that ever since 😂

PencilsInSpace · 14/04/2019 18:30

Is it defamation to state the birth name of a trans activist?

I believe the defamation case in the OP is to do with 'spent' convictions.

LimeKiwi · 14/04/2019 18:32

As I am sure they are

All good then, as I said they can make their own minds up.

LimeKiwi gave some crappy definition of 'woman' about 3 usernames ago, and has been referring to that ever since

Confused

See, not much point anyone giving anything else apart from the woman = adult human female/biology mantra is there, as that's the level of response you get.
Demonstrated perfectly

TalkinPaece · 14/04/2019 18:34

Pencils
But the civil matters are there for ever on the records of companies house

and for the purposes of an enhanced DBS
would you be happy knowing that they could pretend that part of their life never happened if they were working with your child ?

Women cannot wipe their criminal record when they marry
why should a GRC effectively give that right?

BarbieJellyBabyBrain · 14/04/2019 18:36

Come on then Lime let's have your definition then. Show everyone what happens when you give your definition.

sackrifice · 14/04/2019 18:37

would you be happy knowing that they could pretend that part of their life never happened if they were working with your child?

'Hey why is Ian Huntley working in school'
'That's not Ian, that's Nicola, and her DBS was clear, don't be such a bigot'
'erm...wot???'

It beggars belief that people cannot see this for what it is.

HelenaDove · 14/04/2019 18:38

i take it this will also apply to the libellous post about the Grenfell residents ive just seen on another thread. Not for the first time either.

LimeKiwi · 14/04/2019 18:38

Come on then Lime let's have your definition then. Show everyone what happens when you give your definition

Can you not see your post upthread? Your random comment and cry laughter emoticon shows it perfectly.

sackrifice · 14/04/2019 18:41

Lol.

LimeKiwi · 14/04/2019 18:41

Lol.

Indeed.

BarbieJellyBabyBrain · 14/04/2019 18:42

Can you not see your post upthread? Your random comment and cry laughter emoticon shows it perfectly.

Shows what? That you are unable to define 'woman'? Well yes.

OK, if you won't give a definition then can you at least answer why the 'adult human female definition' is unacceptable in your opinion?

LimeKiwi · 14/04/2019 18:45

Shows what?

This - your words

Show everyone what happens when you give your definition

Your random comment and cry laughter emoticon shows what happens if people engage or say anything else outside "woman = biology nothing else

Are you reading your own words, or being deliberately obtuse?

PencilsInSpace · 14/04/2019 18:46

Ah right, this defamation case Talkin?

www.rollonfriday.com/news-content/exclusive-transgender-lawyer-calls-police-transexual-solicitor-harassment

I knew this individual had reported Boudica10 to the police for harassment and malicious communication. I had somehow missed there was also a civil defamation case.

I've just noticed that this individual's (now dropped) case against Graham Linehan also included a claim of defamation. I hadn't noticed this connection before.

www.rollonfriday.com/news-content/exclusive-transgender-lawyer-sues-father-ted-writer-graham-linehan

TalkinPaece · 14/04/2019 18:52

Pencils
I have to careful what I type so I cannot be reported
I was merely referring to the Defamation case linked in the opening post
where MNHQ handed over the person's details
it interests me as I was one of the people targeted by QE years ago.

But
the issue is much less about any definitions of gender
and much more about how the GRA interacts with other pieces of legislation like DBS and MLR and KYC

BarbieJellyBabyBrain · 14/04/2019 18:53

Your random comment and cry laughter emoticon shows what happens if people engage or say anything else outside "woman = biology nothing else

No it doesn't because you haven't given a definition of this thread have you? Or have I missed it? If you are 'here for the lurkers' then this is a perfect opportunity to put across your argument isn't it?

OK, if you won't answer the question 'what is the definition of woman? ' and you won't answer the question 'what is wrong with the adult human female definition? ' then will you answer the other question you have been asked:

Is it defamation to state the birth name of a trans activist?

Or are you just going to prove once again that you have nothing of substance to say and you are only here to derail yet another thread?

LimeKiwi · 14/04/2019 18:59

No it doesn't because you haven't given a definition of this thread have you? Or have I missed it? If you are 'here for the lurkers' then this is a perfect opportunity to put across your argument isn't it?

OK, you seem to be completely missing the fact that I am saying you have absolutely no intention of "listening" to other points of view.
Your comment upthread demonstrated perfectly.
Posting for the lurkers just like others have said they were before me.

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