I watched a few years back the saga unfold on the 'Thread" titled.."I want my Cobra before I die" or similiar.
This 'Thread" went on for dozens of pages. In fact I think there was over 300 posts on the "Thread".
Yes, the company was named and some very high profile identities became involved. This "Thread": certainly did little to help the supplier - I will not name the supplier.
However, I think that some "Threads" travel a fine line, but others and possibly this one, went straight for the throat - my words. The little I saw of it was that the person who "posted" apparently named the company.
To this end, I think there is a danger - both legally and morally - if this is discussed openly. Even worse, as I said if the named person was not a "Forum' member and constant monitor of this site.
I think the 'Forum' is above this.
I made the innitial 'Thread' after talking with a few owners at the cycle shop on the weekend. I was asked why moderators were so quick to jump on top of this 'Thread"..
My response then and is still.."The moderators are simply that "moderators" and if they in their wisdom want to shut down a 'Thread" it's their call.
In this case I must say I agree with them as I could see this getting out of hand.
Again, I am not saying the original 'Thread" poster has a case or not - Mmmm perhaps I should have been a Politician
Again, just my thoughts.
However, I think we all need to be mindful that this particular 'Thread' I started does not end up a revisit of what has been stopped/ended..
Have a good break guys.
Bernie