[IMC-bristol] newswire abuse

[ian i-contact]

hello

There seems to be alot of anti-Bristolian pre-election drivel being posted 
up on to the newswire.  Its motivation seems to be political and an attack 
on the Bristolian party in the run up to the Mayday elections. In my 
opinion this is neither news and seems a blatant abuse of the news wires 
intended function...  To the extent that BIMC's  reputation & integrity 
could be jeopardized if this continual  hijacking and monopolizing of the 
newswire continues.

There seems to be two main offenders, both anonymous - one called 
'arealbristolian' and 'aspidistra' .   So should we do something about it ?

I propose to start hiding this stuff as I believe it contravenes the 
current editorial guidelines.  The following articles are good 
examples...These were posted up on wednesday

http://www.bristol.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=5134&group=webcast 
http://www.bristol.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=5124&group=webcast

Today we had another 
one 
http://www.bristol.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=5166&group=webcast 
i've already taken the liberty & hidden this one..I'm gonna write something 
to this effect on the newswire explaining why ...


Your opinion is needed on this matter so please post a reply


cheers
ian