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online libel and responcabilty of website owner

I have a website that allows people to post whatever they want. Right now I have about 80 posters. The purpose of the website is gathering of Mastiff Fanciers and Breeders. Some of the comments are objected to by other dog breeders and fanciers. As the provider of the soapbox am I shielded from liability for the posted comments on my website made by a third-party? The main arguments being advance at this time by the person threaten to sue is because I have taken down posts that makes me an editor of sorts for the one I let stay up and as such I am libel for the content.


Asked on 2/03/07, 7:57 pm

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Johm Smith tom's

Re: online libel and responcabilty of website owner

You need to have Terms of Service that will allow you to take action and not lose your protection from liability. My firm focuses on Internet law and I can assist you with this problem and to avoid future similar ones.

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Answered on 2/04/07, 6:28 pm


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