Posted on 06-Apr-2004 07:24 GMT by Christian Kemp (Edited on 2004-04-06 10:09:44 GMT by Christian Kemp) | 1057 comments View flat View list |
I am currently being threatened by my former employer (they are "compelled [to] take action against [me]") for the way I am running ANN, and how this allegedly violates my employment contract with them ("interfere _in any manner_ with any business relationship between the Company and any of its customers or business partners"). This might entail drastic changes to the relative freedom of speech ANN has always allowed its visitors, or ANN might close down altogether. Updated 10:00 CET.
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Legal threats? : Comment 42 of 1057 | ANN.lu |
Posted by Gareth Knight on 06-Apr-2004 06:36 GMT | I had noticed the disclaimer that appeared at the bottom of the main page - "All comments and news items are the responsibility of their respective posters." Ann.lu is on shaky ground and there are legal precedents where the site is held responsible for individual comments. If Ann.lu is to survive it must minimise the legal risl by following the Slashdot model, i.e. ensure all copyright and responsibility for individual posts resides with the author and notice is provided that it is not the responsibility of the site.
I doubt there is anyone who would want ann.lu to close. If the legal threats refer to Christian's relationship with ann.lu it may be wise to consider taking a back-seat on moderation or step down altogether. |
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