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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (14777)	6/12/2002 5:28:47 PM
From: Constant Reader	Read Replies (2) of 21057

I ran across someone mentioning New York Times v. Sullivan the other day and it raised some questions in my mind: In this era of instantaneous mass communication via the internet, when is a person considered a public figure? Anyone posting on a site like this knows that thousands may read his or her words. They are, in effect self-publishing, aren't they? If the content of these threads is the property of go2net, do authors have any claim to copyright? Most people post using a pseudonym to protect their anonymity. Are their unique on-line personalities public figures? A pseudonym can't be libeled, can it? Are those who choose to use their real name, knowing full-well that their comments and behavior will be viewed by hundreds if not thousands (and potentially millions) public figures? Is there a distinction to be made between those who post details about their life (education, training, experience, family, occupation and or location) and those who don't?

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