Do You Worry About The Stuff You Post On The Boards?

[Lee]

As an adult webmaster, are you concerned about the stuff that you post on message boards in that, generally speaking, no matter what you post, its going to be around pretty much forever?

I must admit, i only tend to post stuff that i dont mind the whole world knowing about based on the assumption that whatever i post is going to become archived on the internet indefinately, im just wondering, how many of you folks think about the stuff that you post on GWW and on other message boards in terms of what possible 'harm' it could do you weeks, months, years in to the future?

Are there things that you just dont feel comfortable posting about on the various industry boards?

Regards,

Lee

[gaystoryman]

Absolutely I do. I take time to consider what is posted, or try to. While sometimes in the heat of debate, it becomes necessary to simply withdraw, to avoid posting comments that would harm the business (mine that is) or perception of same.

It isn't just webmasters who read forums, it can be seen by all who stumble across what is written, so it should always be a concern. It can at times be troublesome, in that you really want to say something, but know that it could adversly effect your business, so you shut up. WIsh it wasn't that way, but it is, and not so much either of what might be said, but how some will respond to it. I mean by that, that if they respond in a personal attack, or with scurlious accusations, it can result in wasting time defending it, to avoid the casual observer from getting a wrong impression.

Long winded today, but bottom line is yes, I do worry about what is posted, and try to insure it is something that isn't going to impact my business adversly.

three cents worth this time.. :kickcan:

[chadknowslaw]

A little over a year ago an attorney on the other side of a case, and a client who was willing to pay him for foolishness, read every post I had ever made on GWW. He found this one:

http://forums.gaywidewebmasters.com/...t=%24100+spent

and sent a letter complaining to the Arizona Bar association. The only purpose was to harass me.

I had to respond to the complaint but I did stand my ground. What I said was in jest. I had to explain to the Bar examiner that actually called me on the phone that (1) l know this is a gay website (2) I am gay (3) I am not ashamed of that (4) I did not actually hire 3 prostitutes at the same time in Bangkok for $100 (5) I did not deduct any money from my tax returns for the renting of prostitutes (6) prostitution is legal in many countries as well as the State of Nevada, and I advocate the legalization everywhere (7) nothing I wrote, taken in the context of that thread, violated any ethical rule of the Bar (8) I would defend myself against any filed complaint based on that thread. The Bar examiner decided I had not broken any rules, although he hated me for being gay and advocating legalizing prostitution. I honestly think his total disgust for me factored into his determination to drop any further investigation. I say I broke no ethical rules with that post, and nothing came about from it.

However, it still took me time to respond to the baseless accusations. It also put me on notice how far the opposing side would go to find dirt on me or harass me. I can honestly say I am more careful since then as what I write really WILL be around forever. I have no delusions of political office again so it is unlikely that what I write, what I say, and what I believe can really be used against me so long as I speak my own mind and be honest. There are always going to be nosy fuckers that try to dig up dirt on other people, twist words, and make all attempts to paint me or whoever their target is in a bad light. For that reason, I am a bit more careful of what I say.

[SPACE GLIDER]

A little over a year ago an attorney on the other side of a case, and a client who was willing to pay him for foolishness, read every post I had ever made on GWW. He found this one:

http://forums.gaywidewebmasters.com/...t=%24100+spent

and sent a letter complaining to the Arizona Bar association. The only purpose was to harass me.

I had to respond to the complaint but I did stand my ground. What I said was in jest. I had to explain to the Bar examiner that actually called me on the phone that (1) l know this is a gay website (2) I am gay (3) I am not ashamed of that (4) I did not actually hire 3 prostitutes at the same time in Bangkok for $100 (5) I did not deduct any money from my tax returns for the renting of prostitutes (6) prostitution is legal in many countries as well as the State of Nevada, and I advocate the legalization everywhere (7) nothing I wrote, taken in the context of that thread, violated any ethical rule of the Bar (8) I would defend myself against any filed complaint based on that thread. The Bar examiner decided I had not broken any rules, although he hated me for being gay and advocating legalizing prostitution. I honestly think his total disgust for me factored into his determination to drop any further investigation. I say I broke no ethical rules with that post, and nothing came about from it.

However, it still took me time to respond to the baseless accusations. It also put me on notice how far the opposing side would go to find dirt on me or harass me. I can honestly say I am more careful since then as what I write really WILL be around forever. I have no delusions of political office again so it is unlikely that what I write, what I say, and what I believe can really be used against me so long as I speak my own mind and be honest. There are always going to be nosy fuckers that try to dig up dirt on other people, twist words, and make all attempts to paint me or whoever their target is in a bad light. For that reason, I am a bit more careful of what I say.

Well that guy was a complete prick.

[padabum]

that dear Lee is EXACTLY the reason i do not have any of our projects postet in the signature. I used to have that years ago, but there are so many people out there in the web and a lot of them aren´t really that friendly. They tend to get jealous. since we do not need this forum to promote our work, i can just sit here and read and also give my honest opinion to things (which might not always make me a lot of friends). but since we are not dependant upon doing direct business here, we dont have to write what people want to read, just to be popular.

and knowing, that the web never really forgets i would advise everyone not to post anything that isnt meant for the public.

[Madame0120]

I am always mindful of what I write and what images are floating around CyberTown.

Assuming Family members could be reading it, I am most attentive to what I publish on my blog. It's not like I've changed that much in 50+ years, porn shouldn't be that much of a shock to them, and keeping it NC 17 for the general public, is just being respectful of others.

[Dilbertdidporn]

A little over a year ago an attorney on the other side of a case, and a client who was willing to pay him for foolishness, read every post I had ever made on GWW. He found this one:


and sent a letter complaining to the Arizona Bar association. The only purpose was to harass me.

Ha Ha I think I can guess who it was too Chad! He was a Snake! The OTHER client!

[Lena_DCB]

We should care what we post because it will be a reflection of our business. I think we are all here to make some good friends and contacts along the way. Let us help each other out.