Here’s a different twist that is “close to home” for me … this is more involving potential copyright infringement here in Canada:
http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2015/03/defending-privacy-doesnt-pay-federal-court-issues-ruling-in-voltage-teksavvy-costs/ -p From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ken Hohhof Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 9:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Interesting article on finding an anonymous poster That’s an interesting read. I find it hard to take a position. I don’t like the court orders to reveal the poster’s identity, but I don’t like anonymous defamatory posts either. Anonymity is both the best and worst thing about the Internet. As Rory says, legal situation may need to be clarified. Oh great, more laws. From: Rory Conaway <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 7:30 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [AFMUG] Interesting article on finding an anonymous poster http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/23/9772824/commenter-defamation-lawsuit-identity-revealed It’s political but it shows the costs and effort involved. It definitely demonstrates that we may need new laws for this issue. Rory Conaway • Triad Wireless • CEO 4226 S. 37th Street • Phoenix • AZ 85040 602-426-0542 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> www.triadwireless.net <http://www.triadwireless.net/> “If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off. — Bill Veeck, former owner of the Chicago White Sox
