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To: Claudia Benson who wrote (1213)	6/14/1999 10:16:00 PM
From: Madeleine Harrison	Respond to of 13724

Aww, too bad. And I was just coming here to post this: 'JOHN DOE' SUITS THREATEN INTERNET USERS' ANONYMITY An increasing number of 'John Doe' lawsuits are being filed by companies that have been the targets of anonymous defamatory opinions posted on the Internet. These lawsuits force ISPs to reveal the identities of the online critics. The companies say that lawsuits are one of their few options in the fight against defamation, but critics contend that the tactic jeopardizes online anonymity. A 'John Doe' case in Southern California features a defendant who has decided to take on his accusers. Computer modem maker Xircom is attempting to unveil the identity of a man known only by his online moniker, "A View From Within;" the man's lawyers are fighting to keep his identity a secret. Internet companies are also being subpoenaed for electronic records relating to divorce proceedings and other legal matters. More than 110 warrants have been served to AOL this year for investigations of its members. (Los Angeles Times 06/14/99)