Mkerr decided to call me insane, for some reason, on his blog.
He also doesn't seem to understand why I cannot edit comments in blog comment systems.
Seems like everyone does not have a lawyer or talk to one, ever.
So, a couple things, why can't I do things like 'edit comments'? Like here, it'd be nice if I could just go in and delete all that extra text, right?
Reposting of your message, I can't edit your posts I can only delete them. Mkerr didn't seem to grasp why I can't edit what you say, simple really--you own what you say here, not me. I am only responsible for making sure you don't say "bad" things that can get me sued. Unlike most major forums, I don't really care what people say and won't do stupid shit like edit what you say--you can sue for that. Most people won't bother,
See, when you edit or delete posts--you go from being a common carrier to a publisher. As an example, BOLS is no longer a common carrier--they are a publisher. This means THEY are responsible for everything their users say about me.
Meaning if I was actually a douchebag, tossing out a lawsuit over the nonsense being posted there would be something to consider.
That's why I don't allow people here to cross the line, because *I* too am a publisher, and I am responsible for your comments.
Thankfully, nobody ever really has crossed that line.
See, you can call me a motherfucker all day long.
You can't call me insane, because that is actually false (being I am not actually insane).
I can call you a dickhead, because it's an opinion not a statement of fact.
Note: I have no intention to sue, I'm just pointing out that what you (Mkerr) say on your blog which is published by Bols makes you and Bols liable for what you say--and your comment system which you control makes you liable for what is said there.
It helps to know these things.
The reason you cannot edit comments in blog posts is you, as the blog owner, do not OWN the comments--the people making them do. That's why the only options are delete. See, it's a common thing for forums to allow moderation but you usually see smart moderators simply delete the entire post--because you can (and will be) sued for putting words in other peoples mouths, because you can get them sued for putting words in their mouth.
That said, you might consider an apology.
Doubt I'll get one, but hey, if you want to know the "legal" reasons why I say what I say, you are allowed to post here.
So is Bushido, and Jwolf, and the rest.
I welcome dissenting opinions, even if I do tend to frag them if they can't make a good argument.
Note the best stuff on my blog is, in my view, that generated by my regular readers--they are an intelligent bunch who aren't afraid to challenge me, and that's something I value greatly (and thank you fellas for doing it).
All because I allow dissent, I get great content--for free? Wow, what a concept.
I also limit my legal liability.
Funny how that works.