An icq message is NOT A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT... nor is a message board post.
Sure, they're proof that you may have said something, but it's not a contract. It's not an oral contract, it's not written, there is no signature.
For anyone who doesn't know this, they shouldn't be in business, for anyone who has a lawyer and still doesn't know this.... find a new lawyer.
Just a friendly reminder for those who have forgotten 