OT? Probably but you be the judge.

by LowcountryJoe on Mar 8, 2006 6:18 AM PST

Warning: clear violation of the community guidlines ensues.

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30096

Law would make ISPs responsible for posters
Sue the messenger

By INQUIRER staff: Tuesday 07 March 2006, 08:54

THE STATE of New Jersey is planning a law which makes ISPs liable for any false or defamatory messages posted on public forums they may operate.
The law, which is sponsored by Assemblyman Peter Biondi would require an ISP to "establish, maintain and enforce" a policy requiring posters on "a public forum website... to be identified by legal name and address".

If someone posts something libellous, then the ISP will have to provide a legal name and address of the poster. If it doesn't then the person defamed can sue the ISP instead.

You can read the fine print here.

Absolutely sickening. Biondi is a Republican - you know, the party that claims to believe in a limited government!

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LCJ

Not really off-topic, but might I suggest that you delete the portion after "absolutely sickening?" Your point will still stand, and other users are far less likely to see this as a violation of community guidelines.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 8, 2006 6:25 AM PST reply actions

Would it help...

...if these "other users" knew that lowcountryjoe ain't exactly one of dem hippy liberals, either?

by sarchasmic on Mar 8, 2006 6:51 AM PST up reply actions

Shouldn't matter.

Anger directed at a political party can be seen as a CGV, regardless of the poster's political beliefs. Anyway, I still contend that LCJ's post is not off-topic, but that his point is effectively made without the remarks following "absolutely sickening."

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 8, 2006 6:55 AM PST up reply actions

I think that's a little nit-picky.

If a guy who has battled others (like myself) in defense of the Republican cause finds it alarming that a Republican wants to end free speech online, I think you'd struggle to find anyone who would object.

by Ozzz on Mar 8, 2006 1:13 PM PST up reply actions

I disagree ...

LCJ isn't directing anger at the Republican Party. He's nothing the 'irony' that someone from the "party of small government" would make such a move. Of course I think we all realize that LCJ is far too bright to find it ironic that anyone from today's Republican Party ... or any party that includes our President ... would not be actively promoting small government ... but now I'm the one asking for a CGV.

Check out the future Mrs. Devo's campaign ...

by devo on Mar 8, 2006 1:28 PM PST up reply actions

This is a great idea!

We should do something like that here! I think that after an AN member posts 3 community guidelines violations, Blez should be banned.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Mar 8, 2006 6:58 AM PST reply actions

Let's test the system...

Rashad is 5'8".

by Nico on Mar 8, 2006 8:18 AM PST up reply actions

Dude, you are like 5'6" tops

And that is with Sketchers on (Ohad)

by easyraider on Mar 8, 2006 9:53 AM PST up reply actions

Agree 100%

The logical extension: next time a Congressperson says something insulting, mean-spirited, or just plain stupid, the Congressional Record should be <bAn'D!>

Defeat d'Anaheim!

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Mar 8, 2006 8:37 AM PST up reply actions

wow

The designation "something libellous" sounds like, in practice, it would have as much interpretive grey area as "sexual harrassment"... :/

I've seen the error of my ways... MaElLuvR

by Poppy on Mar 8, 2006 6:59 AM PST reply actions

"I don't know what it is...

...but I know it when I see it."

"All the years I lived in the Bay Area, just hearing Bill's voice alone, that was the signal that baseball was here again."--Ken Korach.

by jeepers on Mar 8, 2006 5:49 PM PST up reply actions

What a terible idea

The "libel" part of it sounds like a great way to make ISPs reluctant to host community-based websites such as these. This actually sounds like the kind of hare-brained scheme that might pass, too.

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on Mar 8, 2006 7:28 AM PST reply actions

kaweahkaweah sells blackmarket puppy meat

uh oh...

I've seen the error of my ways... MaElLuvR

by Poppy on Mar 8, 2006 7:43 AM PST up reply actions

Poppy has a fatwallet.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 8, 2006 7:58 AM PST up reply actions

salb918 is a lobstershaver

I've seen the error of my ways... MaElLuvR

by Poppy on Mar 8, 2006 8:42 AM PST up reply actions

Poppy waves at Snowzilla

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 8, 2006 8:46 AM PST up reply actions

sal has all of "Full House" on DVD

I've seen the error of my ways... MaElLuvR

by Poppy on Mar 8, 2006 8:58 AM PST up reply actions

WHO TOLD YOU?

That Jodie Sweetin - yum!

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 8, 2006 9:01 AM PST up reply actions

Jodie Sweetin?

Meth Head?

by Jennifer on Mar 8, 2006 9:06 AM PST up reply actions

Wow.

Did you hear what happened to Jaimee Foxworth of Family Matters Fame?

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 8, 2006 9:10 AM PST up reply actions

No.

by Jennifer on Mar 8, 2006 9:13 AM PST up reply actions

Check the link

(especially the "Trivia" section). She apparently became an adult film actress by the name of Crave.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Mar 8, 2006 9:16 AM PST up reply actions

Bocachica Wow-Wow!

by Jennifer on Mar 8, 2006 9:18 AM PST up reply actions

I'd like to slide a puppy casserole in her oven!

No poetry any more. I've moved on to more scary things. -- Miguel Batista @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 8, 2006 10:10 AM PST up reply actions

does that happen...

...before or after you go to obedience school?

I've seen the error of my ways... MaElLuvR

by Poppy on Mar 8, 2006 10:36 AM PST up reply actions

Except that wouldn't be an example of libel

because it's the truth.

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on Mar 8, 2006 8:01 AM PST up reply actions

The law must be passed,

in this post 9/11 world, based on evidence that cannot be revealed at this time but which is compelling. Any post containing the words "evolution," "gay," or "impeach" shall be considered libellous. Thank you for understanding because you love America and value your safety.

by Nico on Mar 8, 2006 8:16 AM PST reply actions

Gays impeach evolution.

Come and get me, Big Brother.

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on Mar 8, 2006 8:20 AM PST up reply actions

Carl Everett doesn't believe in gay impeachment

I've seen the error of my ways... MaElLuvR

by Poppy on Mar 8, 2006 8:43 AM PST up reply actions

Come on, now

Evolution Impeaches Gays

by H3liCat on Mar 8, 2006 5:09 PM PST up reply actions

Wow

Possible another legal teet for lawyers to suckle on. When will it end?

The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Mar 8, 2006 10:29 AM PST reply actions

Question for the forum's legal scholars...

...in the unlikely [?] event that this asshat's proposal becomes New Jersey law: if the Internet message board is run out of a state other than New Jersey when one of its addicted members posts libelous content, isn't there a clear doubt as to the jurisdiction that can be used raised as a defense?

Now, if this thing gets legs and walks and keeps walking throughout the appeals processes (after a suit is brought on by someone who has been snared, of course) then everybody who enjoys such freedoms as these boards have offered, better start cringing and actively planning your revolution with a higher intensity the longer it goes on.

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by LowcountryJoe on Mar 8, 2006 6:28 PM PST reply actions