EVERYONE NEEDS TO STOP AND READ THIS CAREFULLY
We only discuss information that is given to us either through mainstream media, the police, or people who are considered insiders.
Even then we do our best to discuss by using initials only.
When a murder is committed most often the ripples of the crime go far and wide. Meaning, the murder affects so many people connected to the victim and the perp.
We do our best to allow a lively discussion within reason.
Let me remind you what I wrote a few days ago:
Here is a hypothetical for you: Say you were face to face with the person you are getting ready to post about. This person also knows your real name. Would you say what you are getting ready to post to this persons face? Please think before you post.
*We have an unfair advantage. We are anonymous. Your words are very powerful and they will be on the internet forever. You will own those words when the truth is found out about Missy's murder.
Before you start posting about anyone you need to be sure what you post is something you will stand behind when the truth finally comes out.
As far as my guest on my radio show or any guest I interview you have to right to believe or not to believe what the person is saying. End of story.
We have heard from two different media sources that the police are looking closely at a woman and that an arrest is coming soon.
Do you believe it or not? Up to you.
For members who get upset that we allow discussions about persons who may or may not be guilty please keep in mind the very tight rules we have at Websleuths. Tighter than any other forum, moderated or not, that I know of on the Internet.
There is a reason their names have been brought up. It's because the police or mainstream media brought the names to our attention. That doesn't mean every single name we can sleuth their whole life and put it on the Internet. Not at all.
What if the name brought up is someone who's only connection is they found the body? The last thing you want to do is post their life story on the Internet.
Then again, what if a name brought up can be connected to the victim? We need to allow discussions that include theories and speculation within reason.
Let me stress again, the rules are mostly fluid. We can change them depending on what is best for the situation. What works for one discussion does not work for others.
Please. be respectful of other people's opinions.
Don't hesitate to alert on a post you feel violates our rules.
Finally, if you do speculate that someone is a killer you do have to be ready to take responsibility for your post. Whether you are right or wrong. If you are wrong you can assume the person you posted about knows what you said about them. Your words about them will stay on the Internet forever. Even though we do use initials you words are very powerful. Powerful enough people.
Please be careful when you post.
Tricia