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[FYI] Anonymity on the net
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- Subject: [FYI] Anonymity on the net
- From: "Axel H Horns" <horns@ipjur.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:19:00 +0200
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Anonymity on the net
A new form of lawsuit called a "CyberSLAPP" suit is threatening to
overturn the promise of anonymous online speech and chill the freedom
of expression that is central to the online world. CyberSLAPP cases
typically involve a person who has posted anonymous criticisms of a
corporation or public figure on the Internet. The target of the
criticism then files a frivolous lawsuit just so they can issue a
subpoena to the Web site or Internet Service Provider (ISP) involved,
discover the identity of their anonymous critic, and intimidate or
silence them.
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