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user-inactivated  ·  3177 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What freedom of speech isn't

That's libel though, which if I'm not mistaken falls under tort law and not criminal law. So it's not something the cops would come knocking on his door, but it is something that might perk the attention of lawyers.





o11c  ·  3177 days ago  ·  link  ·  

You're probably right, I'm more familiar with takedowns under Copyright law.

But "wait until somebody sues us" is still a terrible plan.

user-inactivated  ·  3177 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I've always worries that sites like Hubski would be the target of SLAPP Lawsuits instead of personal lawsuits, but now I think there might be a real risk for both.