O/T California High Court: Yelp Can't Be Ordered To Take Down Posts

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

And just how do you propose to define those situations? IMO you start down a slippery slope and who knows where it ends. Not to make this political but I would hate to see courts in the position to censor ordinary libelous posts, short of some national security concern.

I agree. What seems is being forgotten, is people CAN still be held LEGALLY liable and pay a high price for writing false information publicly (committing libel). Anything you write on this chatboard you can be held legally accountable for, trust me.
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[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Leon

I agree. What seems is being forgotten, is people CAN still be held LEGALLY liable and pay a high price for writing false information publicly (committing libel). Anything you write on this chatboard you can be held legally accountable for, trust me.
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The woman who made the false, defamatory post in the Yelp case was sued personally and didn't respond. She had no concern about a 7 figure default judgement being entered against her as she has no money. This leaves the aggrieved party with no recourse and is why I think the ruling stinks.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by calvindog

The woman who made the false, defamatory post in the Yelp case was sued personally and didn't respond. She had no concern about a 7 figure default judgement being entered against her as she has no money. This leaves the aggrieved party with no recourse and is why I think the ruling stinks.

There should be some way to make her criminally liable. Then she could be thrown in jail and the punishment would fit the offense. Separating the two aspects of the situation, I see your point.

For the record, posts have been modified or taken down on this board because of blatantly false information. So i do agree with the premise that someone shouldn't be able to trash someone else (or company), falsely, with no real consequences. I have no problem taking care of common sense situations on our board.

Btw, for those that sent a kind word on how this board is managed, thanks. It's appreciated. I can't imagine running it any other way than having people be accountable for what they write/say by having their names next to their posts.