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06-30-2010, 01:37 PM

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Forum Issued a subpoena

Ok, so I have a really HUGE question. Another local forum (it is a vbulletin) in our area, has been issued a subpoena by our local police department to disclose the names of it's posters. I just received a call myself that stated that one was also being issued for my forum. The reason; several posters at the other forum have allowed a LOT of slanderous accusations. Although they haven't EVER done that on my forum (because I won't allow it), they still want to confirm identites. My question is: Can they legally do that? Do I have to disclose the names? This would indeed violate a big Privacy Issue, and I'm afraid it could open myself up for a big lawsuit.

Not really wanting any "legal opinions" here. Just wondering if anyone has any insight on the issue.

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