adnoid
07-08-2008, 11:06 PM
Here's the situation on posting information on the minors/victims in this case:
This is a very sensitive case as we have people involved that are minors, victims of sexual assault, and often both.
DO NOT post information that will reveal the names of minors UNLESS those names have already been reported by mainstream media (i.e. not on some other message board or blog, but by professional journalists).
DO NOT post information that will reveal the names of victims of sexual assault UNLESS those names have already been reported by mainstream media (i.e. not on some other message board or blog, but by professional journalists).
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NOW - on the subject of "A.R." Websleuths is dedicated to justice for the victims of crime and the prosecution of criminals. Based on the information available SO FAR it is clear that "A.R." IS a victim of crime and MAY BE a perpetrator as well. She is also, at 14, a minor. SO - until more information comes out, here's the deal:
--She will NOT have her real name revealed here (following the rules for minors above);
--She will NOT be attacked as a criminal perpetrator due to the undisputed circumstances of her sexual abuse at the hands of the real criminals here (following the rules for victims of sexual assault above)
Should circumstances change we'll change the rule, but after reading the above explanation the staff here is sure will agree with this policy.
Some of you may not agree with this conclusion and policy. If so, see below:
--Don't do it because we're telling you not to. Don't PM us and ask us to change our minds. Don't post about how much you disagree. This is how it will be.
This is a very sensitive case as we have people involved that are minors, victims of sexual assault, and often both.
DO NOT post information that will reveal the names of minors UNLESS those names have already been reported by mainstream media (i.e. not on some other message board or blog, but by professional journalists).
DO NOT post information that will reveal the names of victims of sexual assault UNLESS those names have already been reported by mainstream media (i.e. not on some other message board or blog, but by professional journalists).
---
NOW - on the subject of "A.R." Websleuths is dedicated to justice for the victims of crime and the prosecution of criminals. Based on the information available SO FAR it is clear that "A.R." IS a victim of crime and MAY BE a perpetrator as well. She is also, at 14, a minor. SO - until more information comes out, here's the deal:
--She will NOT have her real name revealed here (following the rules for minors above);
--She will NOT be attacked as a criminal perpetrator due to the undisputed circumstances of her sexual abuse at the hands of the real criminals here (following the rules for victims of sexual assault above)
Should circumstances change we'll change the rule, but after reading the above explanation the staff here is sure will agree with this policy.
Some of you may not agree with this conclusion and policy. If so, see below:
--Don't do it because we're telling you not to. Don't PM us and ask us to change our minds. Don't post about how much you disagree. This is how it will be.