[ILUG] RE: list trivia: disclaimers

[Proinnsias Breathnach]

On Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 12:43:35PM +0100, paul at clubi.ie wrote:
> On Wed, 6 Aug 2008, Brian O'Mahony wrote:
> 
> >So basically what you are saying is because we are not a small 
> >company, and because the mail admins wont remove this for me, and I 
> >don't have access to a different mail account while at work, I 
> >should get off the list? I see that as a bit harsh.
> 
> I didn't say that at all. There are plenty of email providers out 
> there from which you can post to the list.
> 
Er, if someone is barred from using non-work email addresses during work
hours, and this is enforced by both HR and IT / firewall policies, how
is one meant to post from an alternate provider ? 

As for having his company change their email footer - good luck, legal
opinion varies on their validity etc, but most lawyers I've met agree
they at least form the basis of a CYA defence if needed.

P