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[Emanuel]

Why is the staff so adamant against discussions of items that are for sale, particularly in auctions: This policy is intended to deter the possibility of a legal claim that a discussion on the forums soured a transaction or otherwise spoiled the auction process resulting in financial loss to third parties.

Reason for everything

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Emanuel

Reason for everything

(1. Discussion of items currently in the process of being offered for sale, especially active auctions, is strictly prohibited. This prohibition also includes posting of links or other identifying clues (such as auction numbers) and calling attention that a previously discussed item is now for sale.

Why is the staff so adamant against discussions of items that are for sale, particularly in auctions: This policy is intended to deter the possibility of a legal claim that a discussion on the forums soured a transaction or otherwise spoiled the auction process resulting in financial loss to third parties.)

If these are the rules then this post should be deleted immediately before the attornies get involved, Ken might decide NOT do buy the bulova he posted and the owner may blame the forum........oh my!!!!!!

It this supposed threat of legal action was so imminent than why do so many other forums have no problem discussing items that are currently for sale, including discussions of items being auctioned by the worlds largest auction houses? Rules need to be reevaluated from time to time.

Here are a from examples from other forums.
http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewto...=asc&start=968
http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/forum...es-or-sellers/
http://nihon-no-katchu.proboards.com.../buying-advice
http://nihon-no-katchu.proboards.com...7/nyc-auctions
https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/t...aginata?page=1
http://www.swordforum.com/forums/sho...ndo-or-Aoi-art