"Reliable sources"

[mystic megson 0]

Recently a couple of occasional posters have come on here with so-called inside information, aka rumour-mongering.  "Reliable source", "my uncle is an employee (say no more)", etc. etc.

I shall have to watch what I say, because my previous post on this subject was deleted for unparliamentary language.

In a nutshell, it makes me sick.

Whether it''s all true, partly true or a pack of lies is beside the point.  Claims that it comes from a "reliable source" is bound to give it legs. 

As you all know, I''m not a great fan of our board of directors, but I have to admit some sympathy if their own employees feel able to breach confidentiality in this way.  Very unprofessional.