Kathleen, as I understand your post, it sounds as though mentioning a brand
name is not *forbidden* but certainly discouraged if the generic will
suffice.

If the generic does not suffice--i.e., the writer needs to specify the
brand in order to have a specific discussion, then it seems that the writer
must be willing to accept complete responsibility for any negative remarks
about a particular product.

Right?


>
>AVOID INJUDICIOUS MENTION OF  BRAND NAMES: Please refrain from the
>injudicious use of brand names. In most cases, a generic term, such as
>cylinder pump, bottle liner, rubber/silicone teat or pacifier/dummy,
>semi-electric breast pump, fully automatic intermittent electric breast
>pump, etc. will suffice to get your point across. If you wish to discuss or
>obtain specific information about particular products, please USE PRIVATE
>EMAIL.
>
>The key word here, folks, is "injudicious." If you are referring to a
>particular brand, and are making injudicious comments, then you are
>responsible for those comments.  We don't need to do A%$(t as that does make
>people nuts.  Just watch what you say, in terms of slamming products.  I am
>no expert on the legalities,  folks, but I am *not*  reviewing these
>comments before they appear on Lactnet.  So, in essence, all of your
>comments are just that, ..."yours."  If you can substitue "semi-electric
>breastpump" and it makes your point, fine. If you mention a brand, keep it
>civil, and know that you own your remarks.  We, as listowners, merely make
>the mechanics of the list run, as volunteers, and we are not responsible for
>any slurs that are dealt out.  We probably don't need to be cryptic. Like I
>said, I am not a lawyer.  Just be polite folks. Say "This is my opinion. I
>think that the bla bla bla SuperDuper Boobometer is a great device, or a
>terrible device, etc. My opinion only."
>
>Kathleen
>


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Marie Biancuzzo, Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
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