Dublin man arrested for spamming WWE.com's message board...

[KingofOldSchool]

Man arrested following malicious attack on pro wrestling website

A Dublin man has been detained in accordance with the Communications Regulation Act 2002 after an alleged malicious attack on the website of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the leading professional wrestling company based in the US.

The attacks are reported to have taken place over a period of two days last weekend. The newly created WWE Fan Nation Forum was the subject of the attack.

A WWE spokesman told RTÉ that the attacks on the forum consisted of "lewd and vile diatribes" aimed at WWE and its global fanbase. It is understood that many users were involved in the attacks but so far only one person has been charged.

AdvertisementWWE spokesman Gary Davis said, "certain postings made on the WWE Fan Nation Forum were unacceptable and against the rules set down by WWE. The users who made these postings have been traced and their information has been forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agencies."

Mr Davis also added that WWE believe that although many of the rogue users acted independently, a certain number of them coordinated their attacks through a rival wrestling fan forum, believed to be Figure Four Online. Some form of legal action is expected to take place before the end of the week.

The postings that have created this controversy are understood to have been pornographic in nature. This is a huge concern to WWE, whose fanbase largely consists of young children.

The man arrested, known only as Dave Anchorking, is believed to be a resident of the Blanchardstown area of Dublin. Efforts made to contact the man's family were unsuccessful.

http://rteie.runhost.net/news/2008/internet.html

:rofl: THAT DAMN HORNSWOGGLE!

[Blitz]

Lot of TPWW posters looking over their shoulders rite now, I'd bet.

[Kane Knight]

Was he a member of al Qaholic?

[owenbrown]

There are killers, rapists, thieves, and drug dealers out there that should be locked up, AND THEY ARE ARRESTING PEOPLE FOR SPAMMING AN INTERNET MESSAGE BOARD?! ARE THEY FUCKING KIDDING ME?! GET WITH THE FUCKING PROGRAM! NO WONDER WWE IS HATED SO MUCH! GROW UP VINCE MCMAHON! :foc::foc::foc::wtf::wtf::wtf:

[Loose Cannon]

lol, didn't know there were such rules. good to know I guess

[Innovator]

You can get arrested for spamming?...hmmmm

[KingofOldSchool]

I think most members here would be wanted if all message boards reacted the way WWE did.

[DarKCentaur]

Actually, no, you can't get arrested for that. This guy must have either hacked the website, or posted child porn or something.

[KingofOldSchool]

Actually, no, you can't get arrested for that. This guy must have either hacked the website, or posted child porn or something.

He posted porn I think and WWE.com is frequented by children.

[owenbrown]

GRANTED I DIDN'T DO WHAT THIS GUY DID BY MASS POSTING THE SAME VIDEO, OR ANOTHER GUY POSTING A PICTURE OF A NAKED GUY WITH HIS DICK CENSORED OR HACKED THE HTML...ALL I DID WAS MAKE A FEW OFF-COLOR COMMENTS AND PISSED OFF THE CENA MARKS AND MARKS IN GENERAL! BUT THIS IS A WASTE OF TAX DOLLARS AND MISUSE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FAVOR OF A COMPANY THAT DEALS IN SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT! FUCK THE WWE! YOU JUST LOST ANOTHER VIEWER IN ME AND POSSIBLY MUCH MORE VIEWERS AFTER THIS! NOT TO MENTION THE VIEWERS YOU POSSIBLY LOST FOR THAT ABYSMAL ATTEMPT IN INVOLVING YOURSELF IN POLITICS! GET A LIFE!

[owenbrown]

He posted porn I think and WWE.com is frequented by children.

He was the one actually who posted a video from youtube repeatedly saying "WWE.com can suck my dick".

[owenbrown]

...and if they have me arrested for posting a thread on their message board (jokingly) about Cena being released, then I am gonna sue their asses.

[El Fangel]

I made a few remarks about wrestlers in general, which I believe fall under freedom of speech.

[owenbrown]

I have officially boycotted all WWE programming because of their lack of ability in some cases to take a joke.

[DarKCentaur]

He posted porn I think and WWE.com is frequented by children.

The burden of responsibility falls on the WWE for the posts on its messageboard, not the poster.

[Ruien]

HAHAHAHA, so that was the point of the forums. Lure people in, say there are no mods, and poof we got ourselves a lawsuit. If the ppv's are not bought, money will be taken with other methods.

[KingofOldSchool]

The burden of responsibility falls on the WWE for the posts on its messageboard, not the poster.

How so?

[Jeritron]

I made the comment "Why isn't Randy Savage on TV? I thought sleeping with the bosses daughter got you tons of tv time."
Only made 5 or 6 posts total on that place tho, and posted no attacks or porn

[Jeritron]

OH NO

[DarKCentaur]

How so?

If they are presenting a message board that contains pornographic posts, the WWE is at fault for either a) not censoring/moderating their board, or b) not posting a content warning or age verifier prior to logging in. Since they claim to market towards children and that kids are seeing these images, then they are guilty of A. The poster cannot be arrested for exercising free speech. Banned or censored, yes. But again, that falls under A.

[U-Warrior]

God I fucking hate wwe.

No wonder BDC loves them, they're both nazis.

[DarKCentaur]

Another example: let's say a girl flashes on live TV, during the Today Show or something. She can't be arrested for exposing herself on TV. However, the Today Show can get into trouble for allowing that to air. See what I'm getting at?

[KingofOldSchool]

That's not true, the person doing that is legally liable for doing such act. The website/show/whatever is only responsible if they knew what was happening and/or did not do anything to stop it.

So if someone posts child porn on TPWW, Triple A would be held responsible for it and not the poster who posted it? Yeah I don't see that flying.

[Jeritron]

This dude probably did something really bad. On the day they closed posting, I recalled seeing like every thread spammed with like 100 posts from the same dude

[DarKCentaur]

That's not true, the person doing that is legally liable for doing such act. The website/show/whatever is only responsible if they knew what was happening and/or did not do anything to stop it.

So if someone posts child porn on TPWW, Triple A would be held responsible for it and not the poster who posted it? Yeah I don't see that flying.

You're changing the facts.

Pornography, in and of itself, is NOT illegal. Therefore, it falls under free speech. Child porn most certainly is, and yes, the poster would be held liable then. Although Triple A would probably want to censor and report that as fast as he could.

However, merely posting porn on a public website is not a criminal charge. I'm surprised the authorities actually detained this guy (perhaps the law is different in Dublin?) The burden falls on the website to either moderate their board, or properly warn visitors about offensive content. WWE did neither, and are trying to force liability on this guy.

[KingofOldSchool]

You're changing the facts.

Pornography, in and of itself, is NOT illegal. Therefore, it falls under free speech. Child porn most certainly is, and yes, the poster would be held liable then. Although Triple A would probably want to censor and report that as fast as he could.

However, merely posting porn on a public website is not a criminal charge. I'm surprised the authorities actually detained this guy (perhaps the law is different in Dublin?) The burden falls on the website to either moderate their board, or properly warn visitors about offensive content. WWE did neither, and are trying to force liability on this guy.

No, DarKCentaur posted an example where a girl flashing on live TV would not get her in trouble. Last time I check that would be violating public decency laws. Not to mention if someone under the age of 18 views said pornography then that is illegal as well.

[DarKCentaur]

This dude probably did something really bad. On the day they closed posting, I recalled seeing like every thread spammed with like 100 posts from the same dude

I'm thinking the same thing, because that story wasn't clear at all.

[KingofOldSchool]

Not to mention Pornography is probably against the WWE Fan Nations TOS which probably has a line in the user agreement where they can prosecute if they break any of them.

[DarKCentaur]

Not to mention if someone under the age of 18 views said pornography then that is illegal as well.

That's what I'm getting at. It's illegal for the TV station to AIR that. That's why we have the FCC. She would get in trouble for public indecency, yes, but there is no burden of responsibility on her for any minors that might see it. That falls on the network.

[rob11]

That Dave Anchorking made like 100 threads in a row saying the same thing. I'm suprised he got arrested for it.

[TerranRich]

I agree wholeheartedly with DarKCentaur. There is nothing wrong with posting porn. It's perfectly legal. So what if WWE's major fanbase is children? That doesn't matter. If they want to get so bent out of shape over this shit, then moderate the fucking boards from the get-go. Don't leave it open. WWE are a bunch of fucktards for thinking only 12 year olds would post pro-Cena threads and discuss shit rationally. PFFT.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

In other news, Frank Trigg has been arrested for posting naked pictures of himself. :shifty:

[Impact!]

Rofllllllll

[Jura]

Anchorking sounds like a pokemon or something. Anchorking, I choose you!

[Indifferent Clox]

WTF! OMG. This is fucking bullshit.

[Kane Knight]

I made a few remarks about wrestlers in general, which I believe fall under freedom of speech.

Ummm...Freedom of speech doesn't apply anywhere on the internet where you sign up and agree to the Terms of Use.

[Kane Knight]

I agree wholeheartedly with DarKCentaur. There is nothing wrong with posting porn. It's perfectly legal. So what if WWE's major fanbase is children? That doesn't matter. If they want to get so bent out of shape over this shit, then moderate the fucking boards from the get-go. Don't leave it open. WWE are a bunch of fucktards for thinking only 12 year olds would post pro-Cena threads and discuss shit rationally. PFFT.

This is even funnier considering your views on pedophilia.

[NoRoolz]

Is the guy who got arrested the one who kept posting that video?

'WWE.COM CAN SUCK.MY.DICK. SUCK.MY.DICK'

Also someone was posting scat porn on there lol and I think the thread was called 'Petition to have John Cena fired' or something :lol:

[NoRoolz]

Did anyone on TPWW post porn and stuff?

I mean EVERYONE was spamming but most people were just being stupid like pretending to be Super Eric :lol:

[Londoner]

Whoever said in the other thread 'this is a disaster waiting to happen' was spot on.

[BigDaddyCool]

So...i can get arrested for spamming?

[owenbrown]

This is a disaster waiting to happen.

[owenbrown]

So...i can get arrested for spamming?

Apparently, you can. :roll:

[Londoner]

Ah so it was DrA who said it.

[Kane Knight]

So...i can get arrested for spamming?

Shit, I'm fucked.

[Kane Knight]

...+1 :shifty:

[Londoner]

Shit, me too.

[Kane Knight]

Really?

[Kane Knight]

I mean, really?

[Londoner]

Looks like it.

[Londoner]

I think.

[NoRoolz]

You're not ACTUALLY worried are you?

[Londoner]

Yes, i am very worried.

[Londoner]

Nah not really.

[NoRoolz]

:naughty:

[Fabien Barthez]

Lol! Imagine being the guy arrested. Imagine having to mix with prisoners, and telling them your doing hard time for spamming a wrestling message board!

Something tells me this guy is somebody's bitch already!

[Fabien Barthez]

Oh, and if theres spam involved....

[Fabien Barthez]

Ill Take a healthy portion:D

[Fabien Barthez]

+1

[weather vane]

This story is about as fake as wrestling.

[TerranRich]

This is even funnier considering your views on pedophilia.

Go take a bath.

[Anybody Thrilla]

owenbrown, settle the fuck down.

I think this is pretty hilarious. People thought they were all hilarious and cool by being dickheads on the WWE's message board and they got punked. Arrested is a bit harsh, but it's still *ahem* "Pretty ROFL".

[TerranRich]

It is quite ROFL.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I really hope owenbrown gets arrested through all this.

[El Fangel]

I wonder what the person with 5k posts is going to get, 25 years to life?

[Lara Emily]

So did anyone one else actually click the link?

[NoRoolz]

Apparently not.

[DaVe]

Owned. Probably a little harsh but if you suck enough to spam like hell and like a moron, then you suck enough to get arrested.

[Kane Knight]

Go take a bath.

I'd think I was a little old for you to be fapping to thoughts of me bathing.

[TerranRich]

Never too old for that raunchy odor and disheveled appearance ;)

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So did anyone one else actually click the link?

It used to be a full news website, with other stories on it that were actually real.

[Londoner]

So did anyone one else actually click the link?

Nah.So this isn't a real story?:lol:

[Avenger]

Yeah has anybody actually followed this story up to check authenticity.

I doubt it's real. I mean come on.

[Avenger]

Come on, no-one is carrying the story apart from one wrestling site.

[Avenger]

.

[Avenger]

Also theres the fact that you can't be arrested for stuff you say on forums unless you're Joey Radd.

[Avenger]

Was he a member of al Qaholic?Are you a member of Fat Qaholic? :shifty:

[Londoner]

Stop blatantly spamming the thread you cunt.

[Londoner]

Seriously.

[Londoner]

:shifty:

[Avenger]

Can't believe anyone bought this in all seriousness.

[Londoner]

If i checked the link, i probably wouldn't have. I kinda had doubts, though wasnt sure.

[Kane Knight]

Never too old for that raunchy odor and disheveled appearance ;)

No wonder you're so fixated.

I'm sorry I can't be what you want me to be. 12 or raunchy. At least you still have your daughter....Well, until that Dateline airs.

[Blue Demon]

I

[Blue Demon]

dare you

[Blue Demon]

to try and

[Blue Demon]

arrest me.

[Kane Knight]

Sascha will surrender before the papers are even drafted up.

[KingofOldSchool]

Sascha will surrender before the papers are even drafted up.

Nah, he'll fall for one of those "FREE BOAT AT THE POLICE STATION!" deals.

[NeanderCarl]

Anyone seen Ogen lately?

[NeanderCarl]

By the way, didn't believe that for a second, but somebody has gone to great lengths to make it seem legit. Did you write that yourself KoOS?

[Avenger]

If i checked the link, i probably wouldn't have. I kinda had doubts, though wasnt sure.:roll:

you were all duped

especially KK

:p

[Kane Knight]

It's still reall to me, dammit!

[Kane Knight]

It's still spam to me, dammit!

[NeanderCarl]

It's still real to me, spammit!

?

[Kane Knight]

It's spam reall to me, dammit!

[NeanderCarl]

It's spam spam to spam, spammit!

[NeanderCarl]

http://www.seolto.nl/mainpage/data/upimages/1559606_340_1116081430036-spam.jpg

[Kane Knight]

Monty Python must be rolling over in his grave.

[Kane Knight]

How much you wanna bet Noid corrects that statement?

[Avenger]

:roll:

Monty Python is walking around as healthy as ever KK.

I heard hes going to be on the next series of Dancing in the Stars.

[Avenger]

..with the Stars

[#BROKEN Hasney]

...on the stars graves