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To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (5)12/13/1998 12:19:00 AM
From: Estimated Prophet  Read Replies (2) of 242
 
Are you accusing that law firm ofhaving used those tactics before? Maybe I don't understand your post.

There is no doubt whatsoever that irresponsible posting can be subject to civil liability for libel. All of the elements of the cause of action can be met by the posting of false information with knowledge of the falsity or reckless disregard of the truth of the statement.

The threat of civil liability cannot be avoided by anonymous posting. I know of no good legal reason why the people at SI would not have to reveal the name of a poster when subjected to a subpoena to produce the information.

This would seem to be good for the responsiblity of posts on SI so I view it as a positive development.
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