The thread is locked, but the material is still available. Does this then not defeat the purpose? Wouldn't it be better to remove the link/thread? Or, isn't it possible to leave the thread running and post a moderator message on it stating that the SIDC does not condone it? Wouldn't that cover the club legally?
I think mods do get it in the neck partly because of their dual role: Member-come-mod. It's difficult to respect "authority" when that authority comes from within (one of us telling one of us what and what not to do). Perhaps mods should be have a private logon, save all the personal grief.
Anyway, that's my tuppence worth.
John