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LarryCoon
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 Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 8:01 am Post subject: Announcement: LakersGround Terms of Use change |
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LakersGround maintains a "Terms of Use" document which sets forth the rules and conditions that apply to the use of the site. You are encouraged to read this document HERE.
From time to time we may make changes to these Terms of Use. Any such changes go into effect immediately upon our giving notice. This post shall serve as notice that we have modified the LakersGround Terms of Use, effective today -- May 28, 2013.
The modified sections are as follows:
NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR POSTINGS
To the extent that portions of LakersGround (such as Forums) provide Users an opportunity to post and exchange information, ideas and opinions ("Postings"), BE ADVISED THAT LAKERSGROUND DOES NOT SCREEN, EDIT, OR REVIEW POSTINGS PRIOR TO THEIR APPEARANCE ON LAKERSGROUND. LakersGround neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice or statement made on LakersGround by anyone other than owners, operators, moderators and Web site staff of LakersGround acting in their official capacities. Furthermore, LakersGround cannot reasonably monitor all of the Postings, or content provided therein, of its users. Thus, LakersGround shall in no event have any liability for the Postings of its users or for any claims, damages, or losses resulting from users' use of, appearance on and/or content provided to LakersGround. However, where properly notified of any potential violation(s) of privacy and/or intellectual property, LakersGround shall make reasonable efforts to respond.
PRIVACY AND COOPERATION
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LakersGround shall make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries or other communications which attempt to notify LakersGround of any potential violations of privacy, intellectual property or any relevant law. LakersGround can be contacted at admin [ at ] lakersground.net.
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As a further reminder, keep in mind that LakersGround respects copyright laws, and does not permit the posting of any material that is protected by copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights, without the express permission of the owner of those rights. It is YOUR duty to ensure that the material you post is not protected, and YOU are responsible for any damages that result from your posting of protected material. |
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lakerjoshua
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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| someone must have read my entire post history... |
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yinoma2001
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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LG = Lawyer's Ground.
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City_Dawg
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Somebody done ran they mouth to the wrong person.
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revgen
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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This rule change is officially called the James Worthy Whole Foods Act. 
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cmonkee
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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| revgen wrote: | | This rule change is officially called the James Worthy Whole Foods Act. |
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Cha*n
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| yinoma2001 wrote: | | LG = Lawyer's Ground. |
"Paranoia strikes deep." Let's hope the Chinese don't steal the secrets of LG!
Or maybe the Ruskies!  |
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lakez34
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Did LG get called out by a media publication for copyright violations? |
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LakerSanity
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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| lakez34 wrote: | | Did LG get called out by a media publication for copyright violations? |
In recent history, more and more news media are transitioning from paid hard copy to paid digital services. Much like ESPN Insider, such publications often seek to ensure that their intellectual property is not freely distributed. These amendments to our TOS simply reflect an appropriate clarification of the rules and terms already in place.
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ElginBaylor
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| Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 4:51 am Post subject: |
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| LakerSanity wrote: | | lakez34 wrote: | | Did LG get called out by a media publication for copyright violations? |
In recent history, more and more news media are transitioning from paid hard copy to paid digital services. Much like ESPN Insider, such publications often seek to ensure that their intellectual property is not freely distributed. These amendments to our TOS simply reflect an appropriate clarification of the rules and terms already in place. |
LS, that law degree was worth every penny.
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LakerSanity
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| Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:06 am Post subject: |
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| ElginBaylor wrote: | | LakerSanity wrote: | | lakez34 wrote: | | Did LG get called out by a media publication for copyright violations? |
In recent history, more and more news media are transitioning from paid hard copy to paid digital services. Much like ESPN Insider, such publications often seek to ensure that their intellectual property is not freely distributed. These amendments to our TOS simply reflect an appropriate clarification of the rules and terms already in place. |
LS, that law degree was worth every penny. |
I appreciate the compliment. However, so there is no confusion, I want to make it clear that I have not, and will not, make any statements here within my capacity as an attorney or as a legal professional. Any statements I make here or have made here, including those in this thread, I make only as one of the moderators or posters of this website. Thus, nothing I post on this website should ever be taken as legal advice.
.... yes, it was worth every penny.
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LarryCoon
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| Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 11:28 am Post subject: |
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| LakerSanity wrote: | | Thus, nothing I post on this website should ever be taken as legal advice. |
Including this statement? |
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LakerSanity
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| Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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| LarryCoon wrote: | | LakerSanity wrote: | | Thus, nothing I post on this website should ever be taken as legal advice. |
Including this statement? |
Lol, yes.
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lakez34
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| Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| ElginBaylor wrote: | | LakerSanity wrote: | | lakez34 wrote: | | Did LG get called out by a media publication for copyright violations? |
In recent history, more and more news media are transitioning from paid hard copy to paid digital services. Much like ESPN Insider, such publications often seek to ensure that their intellectual property is not freely distributed. These amendments to our TOS simply reflect an appropriate clarification of the rules and terms already in place. |
LS, that law degree was worth every penny. |
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Born89FanIn95
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| Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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| LakerSanity wrote: | | LarryCoon wrote: | | LakerSanity wrote: | | Thus, nothing I post on this website should ever be taken as legal advice. |
Including this statement? |
Lol, yes. |
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jodeke
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I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits?
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LakerSanity
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| Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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| jodeke wrote: | I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits? |
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/LawyerReferralServicesLRS.aspx
You are welcome.
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Cha*n
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| Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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| LakerSanity wrote: | | jodeke wrote: | I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits? |
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/LawyerReferralServicesLRS.aspx
You are welcome. |
All law is based on what a "reasonable person" would think is right.
Anyone think it's right for site ownership to be held responsible for user posts?
The Kardashians are as public as figures as it gets and thus are fair game for any criticism permitted by the 1st amendment.
I type this as I sit beside a JAG lawyer who has nodded approval. She suggests this site for the site owners. Forum sites are protected in California additionally by the State laws.
http://toxictopix.webs.com/internetlaw.htm
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Omar Little
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| Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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| jodeke wrote: | I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits? |
Are you by chance meaning libel?
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angrypuppy
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| Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 4:19 am Post subject: |
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| 24 wrote: | | jodeke wrote: | I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits? |
Are you by chance meaning libel? |
He means liability suits. They're made of polyester. |
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yinoma2001
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| Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:34 am Post subject: |
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| 24 wrote: | | jodeke wrote: | I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits? |
Are you by chance meaning libel? |
Who is liable for libel? Liberals or libations?
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| Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:43 am Post subject: |
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| yinoma2001 wrote: | | 24 wrote: | | jodeke wrote: | I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits? |
Are you by chance meaning libel? |
Who is liable for libel? Liberals or libations? |
Liberace.
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jodeke
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| 24 wrote: | | jodeke wrote: | I was debating with a poster some time ago about the Kardashians. I informed the poster that what he was posting was liable.
I told him I thought if the Kardashians were to read the posts not only he but LG ownership was open to a law suit.
I was not posting in surety. I was posting from pseudo knowledge. Thanks for the announcement.
I see some posts that I think are subject to liable. Does this disclaimer remove LG from possible liable suits? |
Are you by chance meaning libel? |
Yes, thanks 24. I'm going to have to do a better job of proof reading.
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SuperboyReformed
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| Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Larry, can I ask how such a development occurred? Motivations, a response to anything, dealing with more volume of posters? A little history would be appreciated for those of us interested in such things. |
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dood23
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This is where I scroll all the way to the bottom and click "I Agree" without reading a damn thing  |
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