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To: Jeffrey S. Mitchell who wrote (102)	1/4/2000 5:44:00 PM
From: PatiBob	Respond to of 12465

PatiBob, I'm pretty sure when you said: "If it's true that a executive at VISA (or any other VISA employee) was posting these messages then VISA's in deep doo-doo." You meant to say: "If it's true that a executive at VISA (or any other VISA employee) on company time was posting these messages that a court found to be libelous then VISA's in deep doo-doo." Knowing you and knowing Barb I think you both were thinking the same thing but it didn't come across that way. BINGO!! I'm glad you could understand what is was I's trying to say. <g> PB

To: Jeffrey S. Mitchell who wrote (102)	1/4/2000 5:45:00 PM
From: PatiBob	Respond to of 12465

P.S. Should I create another thread to discuss items posted here? Up until now I've pretty much used this for reference. I find the whole area of cyberlaw to be unchartered and quite compelling-- especially given some of our friends here on SI are involved... and you never know if you're next! Sounds like a good idea. PB

To: Jeffrey S. Mitchell who wrote (102)	1/5/2000 1:23:00 AM
From: Mighty_Mezz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12465

re: I think it obvious that VISA could be held liable for anything an employee did on company time. No matter what a court might say, I don't think a company should be held liable for the unforeseeable actions of an employee. He was misusing company time, in effect, stealing from his employer, using company time and resources to pursue his own personal agenda. Of course, in civil law things get weird. Remember the shootings at the Atlanta daytrading firms? Relative of one of the victims is suing one of the firms, claiming they shouldn't have let the guy trade - they should have foreseen he'd freak out if he lost his money. ...Mezz - When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.