onya steve, I vote we kick norrish off the list, there is nothing whatsoever
that this man could say that I would be interested in listening to.

Vic

Skeeve Stevens [skeeve§skeeve.org] wrote:
> 
> How amusing.
> 
> Brad has decided to threaten me with legal action unless I publish an
> apology within 24 hours. He thinks that a post that I refer to his lack of
> business ethics and morals was untruthful and damaging to his reputation.
> 
> I state now, my defence of my post.
> 
> Firstly under 'Fair Comment'
> 
> A) It was comment/opinion
> B) The facts of your activities are widely documented (and thanks to Josh
> and others, VERY detailed) and as such known by the participants in the
> forum.
> C) The communication was of public interest to the list. (Debatable, but was
> of interest to me... Anyone else found my comment 'interesting' ;-)
> 
> For clarification.  It is in my OPINION, and having that opinion, I
> COMMENTED on what I perceived to be your failings.
> 
> Next under 'Truth'
> 
> For something to be found defamatory, the law must presume it is false. My
> OPINION, based on your business activities that are well documented, would
> constitute a form of Truth.
> 
> In QLD, Tas, ACT and NSW, should you choose to prosecute there, it is also
> required that the publication was for public benefit.  Considering the
> context of the forum involved, I don't think that is an issue.
> 
> So.. Brad is it all clear for you?
> 
> More explanation?
> 
> I could give you more examples of my opinions regarding your misleading
> business practices. But I really don't want to waste any more time on a fool
> such as yourself.  Oh.. No.. Is that defamation? Oops, wrong again, it is
> just my opinion, or is name calling to be considered defamation now.
> 
> Oh, and lastly... Since your replied to the offending post, there by
> re-publishing it, it would suggest that you don't actually disagree with the
> posting since you are happy to again pass it on to the people on the list
> ;-)
> 
> ...Skeeve
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Norrish [mailto:brad§brad.com.au] 
> Sent: Monday, 15 March 2004 1:56 PM
> To: dns§lists.auda.org.au
> Subject: Re: [DNS] Brad Norrish's auDA
> 
> Skeve
> 
> Brave Words. Please clarify the first line.
> 
> This kind of  "don't question anything, especially our crew, don't rock the
> boat anyone, things are travelling fine ... anybody who talks about a change
> in things should be silenced" is exactly the kind of reaction we would
> expect from a cartel type arrangement, not capitalist industry.
> 
> I also notice your 2nd line backs up what I have said about people taking
> this list as if it's an Auda list.
> 
> Brad
> 
> 
> 
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