On Tuesday, 8 October 2013 at 22:27:27 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
On 10/8/2013 1:38 PM, Chris wrote:
Was just wondering if anyone on this forum has any experience
with these things.
After a little bit of research I've come to the conclusion
that it's a
minefield. The old Windows slogan applies: Click and pray!
PS Ask a lawyer? You're kidding. Seriously.
The bottom line is anyone can sue you for anything, at least in
the US, regardless of any merits of the case. There is nothing
you can do to guarantee this will not happen.
But I do suggest you get business liability insurance. That's
what it's for, and ask your agent the hard questions as to what
it does / does not cover, and be sure and get that in writing.
This makes perfect sense. Thanks for the advice.
I also suggest that you, as a forum operator, make a reasonable
effort to remove libelous/abusive/illegal posts. It's the right
thing to do, regardless of whether you'd get sued or not. And
while everyone in the US has free speech rights, as a
non-government forum operator, you are under no obligation to
provide anyone with a forum to say things you don't agree with
on your nickel.
The question always remains what is libelous or abusive?
As for legal advice, such advice on the internet is worth what
you paid for it - nothing. Brad's right in that if you want
real legal advice, hire a lawyer.
You're right. But where I live it is sometimes better to read the
whole legislation and court rulings yourself than to ask a
lawyer. I've heard of cases where lawyers knew less about the
current legislation than their clients.
