Another case of a pilot’s licence “irregularity” has arisen: Readers will note no problem with the culprit being named, just as PPRuNe accepted naming the former Westjet ATPL forger.
Both of these well respected forums do not impose any censorship when guilty parties are named. This really shows up Avcanada’s selective censorship and refusal to allow the identification of certain wrongdoers, including those who have pleaded guilty and been sentenced! Note that there is no possibility of defamation where the party has pleaded guilty in court and such a plea is part of the court records and is common knowledge in the media. In such circumstances the threat of defamation and lawyers’ letters mentioned by an Avcanada moderator is a red herring or simple bluff that Avcanada’s mods have been taken in by.
As mentioned previously, Avcanada has destroyed its own credibility. It has some good topics and some wise and experienced posters. People post questions on Avcanada and receive useful answers. There is no doubt it adds some knowledge and enjoyment to Canadian aviation but Avcanada could be of far more value if it would correct its failings. It is to be hoped that the operators of Avcanada will review their moderation policy to introduce some consistency in what is allowed and to permit the identification of all wrongdoers.