Enough is enough.

Written by Matt B · first published 04/09/2009

I have officially had enough of Dr Moores veiled accusations about me and am seeking legal advice.

The straw that broke the camels back came after flicking through the local paper I saw that Dr Moores is once more accusing me of being "politically motivated" to make matters worse he states that I had infered that any of the content was untrue. I must insist that Dr Moores prove this and should I choose to take things further this will be required before the courts. Stick to the facts Councillor - truth was never in question.

I shall say this only once: politics has nothing to do with it! Moores simply happens to be acting in a way I don't approve of in the domain in which I consider myself well informed. A domain in which I do business and must spend considerable time. One could almost say it is my "home" - a place where I will not stand for harrasment.

Any suggestion that anything going on within the Wikipedia is something I am in control of shows a total lack of understanding of the workings of the site. The voting page that decided the fate of Moores pet article shows that it continued to exist by flying under the radar. All I did was state my view of the rules and leave it to people I don't know to make up their mind. I didn't even vote on the subject.

I understand that Simon feels angry because he didn't get his own way but that is no reason to insult me in the local press. I can understand that Moores feels a little silly after failing to read the guidelines (and then expressing his ignorance on what Wikipedia finds notable) but not only did I not write them I also took the time to read them. When unsure I asked questions. If Moores was unable for some reason to do likewise how exactly does he claim to understand the web - and be a government advising expert? He does not even understand the Wikipedia's explicit policy on notability.

These personal attacks must end now. His wrists were slapped - it happens to us all. It is not important to those still able to see the bigger picture. Thanet is no richer or poorer for it.

Moores has chosen to make this personal and so this is my reply: I'm going to talk to a legal expert, if Moores has anything more to say he would be wise to run it past his own legal council before he does.

Readers will be pleased to note that this notice marks the end of all comment or reference to Councillor Moores prior to completion of all legal advice, consideration and potential actions. Moores is recommended to consult his solicitor.

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Peter Checksfield wrote:

"Readers will be pleased to note that this notice marks the end of all comment or reference to Councillor Moores..."

Hooray!!! Now perhaps you (& others) can get back to doing what you do best, blogging about both the good & bad aspects of Thanet.

04/09/2009 06:32:44 AM

Richard Card wrote:

If the local paper published then your case would also be against them. Before you can take people to Court you have to write to them setting out your grievance and what you expect them to do about it. If there is no resolution it can be a good idea to proffer alternative dispute resolution (if the other party refuses then later costs can be awarded against them even if say they win the case in court)

You will need to show that what was said is untrue, that it is capable of belief by reasonable persons, that it damaged your reputation.

Would a reasonable person believe Simon Moores at a time he appears not to be answering public interest questions for him to clarify his doctorate and Royal Marines Service claims.

He may well be able to answer the questions. The point is that he appears to want to be believable at a time he appears to be avoiding establishing his credibility to the public as a person in public office.

I would have thought a letter to the editor is your first move. Requiring that they retract or qualify the report or seek to establish Moores' credibility by insisting on answers (which they will publish) to the public domain questions about his wiki entry, his doctorate and his RMR Service.

If he refuses to establish bona fides then your remedy from the editor is that they publish the fact he was invited to establish credibility and declined.

Either that or start paying a solicitor �150 per hour and get priced out of justice.

If I can be of help in bringing the answers (the full truth after all that is what reasonable people seek not a vendetta) to public domain please do not hesitate to contact me (by email or by my business site contact form or via my blog)

04/09/2009 09:06:42 AM

Jon wrote:

You have my support!

06/09/2009 12:06:35 PM

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