Legal Question in Technology Law in Pennsylvania

Sueing for conduct on public forums

Hey guys, I've recently disobeyed the Terms of Use on a public forum. I decided to keep making new accounts and getting banned.

I recently received a ''cease and desist'' order from the Webmaster which said: ''I am sending you a cease and desist order. You are no longer welcomed on Debate.org, and are not allowed to create any more accounts. You are now costing me money, and are causing me damages by continuing to create multiple accounts and posting prohibited content. If you continue to down this road, I will be forced to litigate this matter in order to be reimbursed for the time and money you are causing me to lose.

Regards,

Webmaster''

I do not see how I am causing him to lose any money as no one has left the site because of my actions, and he makes his money primarily on ad revenue. I am not profiting in anyway from my conduct, nor trying to get people to leave the site etc.

Does he have a case or is he just blowing smoke?


Asked on 5/09/09, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Traversa Arjont Group (Law Office of Roger Traversa)

Re: Sueing for conduct on public forums

You asked about spamming or trolling on a message board.

You lose. The current state of the law is that even a deminimis loss is actionable. Egregious conduct could cause the recovery of costs, expenses and attorney fees also.

Regards,

Roger

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Answered on 5/09/09, 9:14 pm


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