What laws are they threatening you with?
And why do they think the disclaimer on the front doesn't apply to them?
( SuperMatt, Wed 22 Jul 2009, 14:07, archived)

no, they think the legal disclaimer on the front has no legal merit whatsoever
and they're right

defamatory comments on b3ta are ultimately rob's responsibility to remove
( Gilgamesh gazed in wonder as Frampton came alive, Wed 22 Jul 2009, 14:09, archived)

yes - basically members of /talk have libeled this band
the bands representatives have asked for the libel to be removed and I have to comply because otherwise I might as well be making these accusations myself, loudly, out side their office whilst masturbating.

Removing it on request is called post moderation and isn't really enshrined in law but being seen to do the obviously right thing will both likely calm down the laywers and could be part of a strong defence should the legal threats be taken to court.

But mostly I just want this to go away - I'm literally trying to work on another job and sitting here and hand editing peoples posts is using my time that I actually need for other things.
( rob, Wed 22 Jul 2009, 14:23, archived)