Comparing this web site’s “comment” section to those on Facebook is like comparing apples and oranges. In the case of this cheerleader’s lawsuit, I think the judge got it “Rah-Rah-Right”!!
“Since Richie screened the comments before posting, he made himself liable for the content.”
Incorrect. The Good Samaritan section of the CDA says the exact opposite, that exercise of editorial oversight does not compromise the immunity. The Judge got it dead wrong and it will be reversed on appeal. The court merely offered itself up as a temporary bully pulpit for the plaintiff, and only the lawyers will win once its dismissed reversed and dismissed.
Comparing this web site’s “comment” section to those on Facebook is like comparing apples and oranges. In the case of this cheerleader’s lawsuit, I think the judge got it “Rah-Rah-Right”!!
How will the plaintiff celebrate?
Maybe live up to the reputation the defendant alleged in the first place?
Since Richie screened the comments before posting, he made himself liable for the content.
“Since Richie screened the comments before posting, he made himself liable for the content.”
Incorrect. The Good Samaritan section of the CDA says the exact opposite, that exercise of editorial oversight does not compromise the immunity. The Judge got it dead wrong and it will be reversed on appeal. The court merely offered itself up as a temporary bully pulpit for the plaintiff, and only the lawyers will win once its dismissed reversed and dismissed.