Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I apologise for neglecting to remove the offending link from the previous message in my response. That is a very good example of why we should all be mindful. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ Pick up your camera and make the best photo you can. -----Original Message----- Subject: RE: Re[2]: [Leica] A REAL LEICA OR A COUNTERFIT? BWs Gordon, Philippe was explaining that linking to a site with Nazi symbology is an offence in (at least) some countries in Europe. Perhaps all of it?? If Philippe for example was to respond with a post that still included the provided link he would have offended under French law. Certainly under German law as well. I don't know about other European nations specifically. No spittoon involved. A legality IS however. I'm sure that we would all prefer that there be no implication that the LUG distributes offensive material. I don't mean to imply that the poster intended to cause offence or was aware of the issue, only that there is potential for a legal difficulty. What is acceptable legally in USA is not always acceptable elsewhere. No doubt there are reciprocal situations on other issues. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ Pick up your camera and make the best photo you can. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of lindnich@tesco.net Sent: Monday, 12 January 2009 19:05 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re[2]: [Leica] A REAL LEICA OR A COUNTERFIT? So of course I had to exercise my liberty.... Is that an ashtray or a spittoon? BWs Gordon Sunday, January 11, 2009, 7:07:27 PM, you wrote: PA> Bob, PA> FYI : in some countries such as mine, circulating PA> information/pictures such as what I suspect is at the other end of PA> the link you posted is strictly forbidden and may bring you to the PA> courts ... I know it may be felt as harsh in other countries but PA> pointing to such sites on the list may be the cause of unwanted, PA> albeit unvoluntary, trouble. PA> Thanks for your understanding. PA> Philippe PA>