Defamation can be a dirty word.

You probably know that safe harbor provisions of the DCMA offer ISP’s a layer of protection from lawsuits resulting from their subscriber’s infringing conduct.

However, did you know that website operators have almost absolute immunity from defamation claims (arising from third-party posts), even if the operator knows the posted information is defamatory?

Section 230 of the Communciations Decency Act offers this protection.  Dang!  Not good for persons being defamed.

Here is a recent case applying this law.  An application for appeal to the US Supreme Court is pending.

Jane Doe v. MySpace

Ever wonder why people hate politicians?

Read this article about a Nebraska legislator who has nothing better to do than file stupid lawsuits:

stupidity incarnate

Off topic.

I enjoyed watching Travis Henry run over people when he played for the Titans.  That’s a far cry from being tackled by the police while carrying a duffle bag of dope.

Read the affidavit of the DEA agent:DEA Affidavit