Forum owner being sued for posts made by members

[lucky123]

Check it out. I'm gonna be watching this one close! I think he should have gone after the posters only.


http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/ne...06-678077.html

[Freesteyelz]

Interesting. I do think that (public) site owners have the responsibility to know what type of content is posted and regulate accordingly. I also think content that targets people on a personal level, in a negative manner, such as the site in question is pushing the boundaries of freedom of speech. Words do hurt and can cause incredible amount of damages.

However, being that the site is not a professional service I wonder if the lawsuit against the site's owner will even reach court.

[PennylessZ28]

Rather interesting subject matter. A lot of sites hold to the "We are not responisble for the postings of our members"

However I read a short while ago a man was put in jail who ran a forum that helped people who wanted to end their own life.

[COBRAws]

This is something that needs to be reviewed with local laws. For example i currently live in Argentina, So far, the law here states that all information provided by within my boards is MY responsability.

There are a lot of workarounds, just depends on how good your attourney is. There is always a work around, law is like that.

[Paul M]

Given the subject of the site it's not really a great surprise that it's got into trouble.

[Shazz]

Lmao what nerds.
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[Freesteyelz]

Originally Posted by HR3rdGen

However I read a short while ago a man was put in jail who ran a forum that helped people who wanted to end their own life.

It's probably because assisted suicide and euthanasia is nearly 100% illegal in the U.S.

[PennylessZ28]

Originally Posted by Freesteyelz

It's probably because assisted suicide and euthanasia is nearly 100% illegal in the U.S.

Thats true, but they where trying to claim discussion as thier "Right To Free Speach."

[The Phantom]

Hmm, I'd hate to have my name slandered but still, if these guys were lame enough to cheat then maybe they should have thought about that. But I'd say that the women have free speech to do what they want... though slandering isn't good either.

[hotwheels]

I bet it get's thrown out of court......Not the site owner's fault that the lady said b.s. about her x.