I think this goes here, sabatoge of site after sale

[c_programmer]

Hi, I was recently sold a site (forums) for a considerable ammount of money, soon after the former owner has resigned form staff and is doing little but posting stuff on how bad the site is now. I am fairly sure this is illegal, if it is what laws and such and what do I do about it.

 

[Zigner]

Hi, I recently sold a site (forums) for a considerable ammount of money, soon after the former owner has resigned form staff and is doing little but posting stuff on how bad the site is now. I am fairly sure this is illegal, if it is what laws and such and what do I do about it.

1) What makes you think it's illegal?

2) What do you care?

 

[c_programmer]

I am laughing at myself so hard right now, I meant to say I WAS sold a foum....

 

[Zigner]

I am laughing at myself so hard right now, I meant to say I WAS sold a foum....

Ahh, that makes it a bit more clear

 

[dsotmoon]

first off, i have no legal background, i do have a background in buying and selling websites, the former owner posting his opinion (whether true or not) is just that and I dont think its illegal, if its your forum now just ask him to leave or ban him

 

[kayak99]

Yep, it's your site, ban his ip number and delete his posts. You can file a civil complaint aginast him but you'll need to prove damages. If nothing else you can get his butt in front of a magistrate.