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Is the moderator a solicitor

  • 30-07-2018 10:11AM
    #1
    tommyit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    Is the moderator of this legal discussion forum a solicitor because I have seen a lot of interesting discussion either shut down by the moderator or advised to see a solicitor and don’t tolerate putting down a solicitor


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  • #2
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,902 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Which one are you referring to?


  • #3
    NUTLEY BOY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭NUTLEY BOY


    tommyit wrote: »
    Is the moderator of this legal discussion forum a solicitor because I have seen a lot of interesting discussion either shut down by the moderator or advised to see a solicitor and don’t tolerate putting down a solicitor

    I believe the moderator is a moderator who administers the forum rules as per charter....:rolleyes:


  • #4
    tommyit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭tommyit


    [font=Open Sans, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]how many moderators are there on legal discussion forum they don't give user id [/font]


  • #5
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,595 ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    tommyit wrote: »
    [font=Open Sans, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]how many moderators are there on legal discussion forum they don't give user id [/font]

    all moderators post using an account with their name attached to it.

    there are a few of them.


  • #6
    BrokenArrows
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,548 ✭✭✭BrokenArrows


    tommyit wrote: »
    [font=Open Sans, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]how many moderators are there on legal discussion forum they don't give user id [/font]

    On every forum at the bottom of the page there is a list of moderators.

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  • #7
    Glass fused light
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭Glass fused light


    tommyit wrote: »
    Is the moderator of this legal discussion forum a solicitor because I have seen a lot of interesting discussion either shut down by the moderator or advised to see a solicitor and don’t tolerate putting down a solicitor

    Some people post looking for real life legal advice and need to be directed to a solicitor to get real life advice from someone who can extract the full details and give proper advice specific to the details supplied.

    Posters here can offer opinions but who is to say which opinion is the correct choice for the poster.


  • #8
    Mr. Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    Read the charter.

    Legal advice is banned. Thats why most are shut down. People looking for legal advice on the internet off strangers.

    People need to be protected from themselves


  • #9
    tommyit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭tommyit


    My question was “is the moderator of this legal discussion forum a solicitor” yes or no is the simple answer and thanks to some revaluate replies my I would like to simple add are any of the moderators of this legal discussion forum  solicitors


  • #10
    looksee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 31,111 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    tommyit wrote: »
    My question was “is the moderator of this legal discussion forum a solicitor” yes or no is the simple answer and thanks to some revaluate replies my I would like to simple add are any of the moderators of this legal discussion forum  solicitors

    You are not going to get a simple yes or no, as, firstly, as has been pointed out, there is more than one moderator, and secondly no moderator is appointed on the basis of their job - or age or sex or any other descriptor. One, or some of them may be, but unless one of them wishes to volunteer the information there is no way of knowing.


  • #11
    tommyit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭tommyit


    As a member no problem as a moderator with a lot of influence over the forum I would consider that a conflict of interest
     What has age and sex got to do with the question other that to deviate from the question
    are any of the moderators of this legal discussion forum  solicitors yes or no


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  • #12
    Duck Soup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,996 ✭✭✭Duck Soup


    tommyit wrote: »
    As a member no problem as a moderator with a lot of influence over the forum I would consider that a conflict of interest
     What has age and sex got to do with the question other that to deviate from the question
    are any of the moderators of this legal discussion forum  solicitors yes or no

    Suppose some are and some aren't. Unless you know which are which, how is this information any use to you?

    In fact, even if you knew which mods were legally qualified and which weren't, how would this information be of use to you?


  • #13
    splinter65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭splinter65


    tommyit wrote: »
    As a member no problem as a moderator with a lot of influence over the forum I would consider that a conflict of interest
     What has age and sex got to do with the question other that to deviate from the question
    are any of the moderators of this legal discussion forum  solicitors yes or no

    If you want simple legal advice and information for free then you should find your nearest CIC and find out if they have a FLAC night. If they don’t then they’ll refer you to a center that does.
    This forum is not for people looking for specific legal advice so it’s of no benefit to you to know if a mod is a solicitor or a cobbler. Your still not going to get legal advice.


  • #14
    sexmag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭sexmag


    tommyit wrote: »
    As a member no problem as a moderator with a lot of influence over the forum I would consider that a conflict of interest

    Please tell how it would be a conflict of interest if a mod for a legal DISCUSSION forum was a solicitor?

    No legal advice is given and as such all threads like that are shut down, this leaves only threads for open discussion of laws and practices, most of which are articles of current or past court rulings or made up scenarios for people to give their opinion on how they think it would play out or be influnenced by a praticular law.


  • #15
    partyguinness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,202 ✭✭✭partyguinness


    I suspect that any solicitor worth their salt is far too busy to be moderating on an online forum.

    On the other hand, there are quite a few young barristers out there with spare time on their hands.


  • #16
    tommyit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭tommyit


    my question was very simple and very easy to answer just a simple yes or no


  • #17
    sexmag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭sexmag


    tommyit wrote: »
    my question was very simple and very easy to answer just a simple yes or no

    Would it have anything to do with these?
    tommyit wrote: »
    This is a discussion forum people should be free to post their experiences and options within reason just the same as any other forum.Dealing with solicitors is midfield you won’t get unbiased advise about a solicitor or solicitor profession from a solicitor and I defiantly think the moderator should not be a solicitor we are deviating so this should be a post so I will start a new post
    tommyit wrote: »
    Hi there is in theory a complaints structure for reporting a solicitor but anybody who has actually used it would agree it is only a box ticking exercise self-regulation is no regulation

    The government spent the full last term bringing in a new legal regulator authority they actually done the launch and  past the final bill on this in 2015 and it is still not up and running self-regulation is no regulation

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=106540674
    tommyit wrote: »
    If you appeal a decision of Disciplinary tribunal against a solicitor to the high court are Appealing purely against Disciplinary tribunal or are you also bringing a case against the solicitor to the high court.


  • #18
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    maybe


  • #19
    alchemist33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,969 ✭✭✭✭alchemist33


    The simple answer is "none of your business." It's a discussion forum, not a solicitor's office.


  • #20
    tommyit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭tommyit


    sorry I can’t deviate I have already got a warning from the moderator so my question remain unanswered


  • #21
    sexmag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭sexmag


    alchemist33 wrote: »
    The simple answer is "none of your business." It's a discussion forum, not a solicitor's office.

    but op stated they believe it would be a conflict of interest is a mod was a solicitor. I think its fair if we find out how or why the believe this


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  • #22
    Rubber_Soul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭Rubber_Soul


    tommyit wrote: »
    my question was very simple and very easy to answer just a simple yes or no

    Why do you think you're entitled to an answer?


  • #23
    brian_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,176 ✭✭✭brian_t


    Would there be any demand in the forum for a new sticky thread called "Rate Your Moderator".


  • #24
    knipex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭knipex


    tommyit wrote: »
    my question was very simple and very easy to answer just a simple yes or no

    Simple answer.

    It is absolutely none of your business and has no impact on their ability to moderate a form. The form rules are there for all to see.


  • #25
    Grolschevik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭Grolschevik


    tommyit wrote: »
    my question was very simple and very easy to answer just a simple yes or no

    Nobody knows, except each moderator themself.


  • #26
    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    tommyit wrote: »
    my question was very simple and very easy to answer just a simple yes or no

    Sure even if all the mods said yes or no how would you know if they were telling the truth.

    I mod 2 forums with about 15 other mods total and I couldn't tell you anything about them. Not even are they men or women.


  • #27
    tommyit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭tommyit


    [font=Open Sans, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]my original question and why i asked it [/font]
    Is the moderator of this legal discussion forum a solicitor because I have seen a lot of interesting discussion either shut down by the moderator or advised to see a solicitor and don’t tolerate putting down a solicitor


  • #28
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,173 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    The premise of the OP is that the legal profession is one big scam that solicitors, barristers and judges keep going to make loads of money under the pretense of the law. And that anyone who dares question this is automatically shouted down by solicitors using confusing technical jargon to protect their own interests. You see this same conspiracy stuff appear on AH all the time.

    Ironically if there's one profession that enjoys undermining and suing eachother, it's legal professionals. It's practically a game for them. Like a debating society or something.


  • #29
    brian_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,176 ✭✭✭brian_t


    tommyit wrote: »
    [font=Open Sans, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]my original question and why i asked it [/font]
    Is the moderator of this legal discussion forum a solicitor because I have seen a lot of interesting discussion either shut down by the moderator or advised to see a solicitor and don’t tolerate putting down a solicitor

    Why should Anonymous posters be allowed to put down a solicitor.

    How do we know that you are not a solicitor in a competing practice.


  • #30
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,810 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    tommyit wrote: »
    As a member no problem as a moderator with a lot of influence over the forum I would consider that a conflict of interest
     What has age and sex got to do with the question other that to deviate from the question
    are any of the moderators of this legal discussion forum  solicitors yes or no

    You want the truth?
    You can't handle the truth..


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  • #31
    sexmag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭sexmag


    tommyit wrote: »
    [font=Open Sans, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]my original question and why i asked it [/font]
    I have seen a lot of interesting discussion either shut down by the moderator or advised to see a solicitor

    Shut down because they are either asking for legal advice or the thread isnt having a legal discussion.

    Would you like to point out any threads you are referring too?


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