Web Team - Pat

It''s as Arthur says. Please end it here - it''s getting nowhere and it''s obviously annoying both parties. The thread will simply be removed otherwise.

I used Pete''s sign-on to try and speed things up. Meanwhile, I am assured that work is underway to investigate the reported issues and we hope to restore normal service soon.

I don''t suppose it''s free.

I too am having problems - I have alerted our IS people to check why we are running so slow.

No simple solution on the current set-up. Proposals are in hand about non moderation, though. Just waiting for technical details.

What do you think?

Not in the immediate future. I think, somewhere in the distant past on this board, we explained that there was a technical hurdle using this message board format. If and when we change over, we will definitely look to going unmoderated.

OK, watch this space - or go to the EN24 site. Can''t promise anything though.

Thanks for that. For clarity, go to: http://www.pinkun.com/terms.aspx

You''ll have to buy the paper!

We would only do the same search as you would - and our search function isn''t the best in the world.

Cureton was PinkUn MoM < http://www.pinkun.com/content/NCFC/Stats/2007-2008/matches/071229Wolves.aspx >

I''m not aware of why it was removed - but we do not delete posts without good cause.

Cityangel, see previous post by Celia and go to Hollman position unclear

Vince has gone for a lie down after a long day at the interface. PinkUn circulation, like nearly every publication, has been on a gradual decline, but this is not necessarily to do with the internet. There are so many platforms out there now that it all adds up. However, while circulation may have dropped, the audience - and that includes the online visitors - has risen. Hope this helps.

The EEN along with the EDP websites do not post the letters online. We feel the message boards are the online equivalent of the letters pages.

It''s not the football club stopping e-mails being posted here - it''s us at Archant. So, same rules apply.

Arthur, There has been no pressure from the club. However, the clamour by fans for changes at the club has shifted the emphasis from the usual banter to calls for a protest.and has changed the mood.  While there may not be anything illegal in the publication of the e-mail correspondence, it is ethically unacceptable to publish private correspondence, especially when it carries the disclaimer. In this current mood of anger and frustration, the temptation to create mischief or something more serious by claiming an e-mail correspondence could end in a messy legal wrangle. Please look at the Sheff Wednesday ruling < http://www.out-law.com/page-8566 > which, while it seems to offer identity protection to you, the posters, has interesting side issues concerning privacy. I hope this helps.

We''ll keep your name on file.

Seems a good opportunity to say that I''ll be off in a minute for a pint and a pie from the market.

It''s enough trying to keep up with all the messages let alone change of threads. I take your point, but I would ask posters to follow the conventions and stick with the relevant thread.

I''m unclear about your sexism allegation. Could you identify the relevant post please.

Jas, As you say it''s a very grey area. For example, we are, in fact, advised not to moderate as this implies an intervention which means we are liable if we make an error of judgement. If we didnt moderate - no error! Funny oldworld.

It''s been fun - goodnight.

If Mutley chooses to tell friends and family, that''s up to him. If any third party then decides to cause mischief as a result, it will be Mutley who cops it. Ultimately, it''s his call - he will have to take the consequences.  That''s why you read all these disclaimers at the bottom of e-mails. The problem we have as a newspaper/website is publishing unsubstabtiated reports (eg Doncaster''s reply which could be a hoax or fabricated; who would check?) and being accused of possible defamation (I refer my learned friend to a previous post of mine).